Tex. Health and Safety Code § 314A.055
REVIEW OF APPLICATION BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Texas · Texas Health and Safety Code · Status: effective
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- Tex. Health and Safety Code § 314A.055, REVIEW OF APPLICATION BY ATTORNEY GENERAL, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/671507
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(a) The attorney general shall review an application for a certificate of public advantage and all supporting documents and information provided by the applicants. On completion of the review and subject to Subsection (b), the attorney general shall advise the designated agency whether:
(1) the proposed merger agreement would likely benefit the public by maintaining or improving the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of health care services offered to the public; and
(2) the likely benefits resulting from the proposed merger agreement outweigh any disadvantages attributable to a reduction in competition that may result from the proposed merger.
(b) The attorney general shall review an application for a certificate of public advantage as soon as practicable, taking into consideration the deadline prescribed by Section 314A.054.
(c) If the attorney general advises the designated agency to deny an application, the attorney general shall state the basis and reasons for the recommended denial.