Tex. Health & Safety Code § 244.003 · Chapter 244. BIRTHING CENTERS
LICENSE REQUIRED.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) Except as provided by Section 244.004, a person may not establish or operate a birthing center in this state without an appropriate license issued under this chapter.
(b) Each birthing center must have a separate license.
(c) A license is not transferable or assignable.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.244.htm
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