Charles L. Cotton wrote:warnmar10 wrote:Why is HB14 needed? What is the deficiency in existing law HB14 will correct?
In addition to what Liberty posted, no state hospitals are licensed. Therefore, the prohibition in TPC §46.035(b)(4) that applies only to licensed hospitals does not apply to state hospitals, including state mental hospitals. This means those hospitals cannot post TPC §30.06 signs without violating "Fines for Signs." HB14, unlike other versions, applies only to the ten specific state mental hospitals.
Remember, private hospitals, whether mental hospitals or otherwise, are not subject to "Fines for Signs," so HB14 will have no impact.
Chas.
Thank you for that explanation. I was wondering too......a hospital is a hospital, right? I didn't realize that this applied specifically to state-owned facilities.