Bill

HB 2847

87(R) - 2021
House County Affairs
Senate Local Government
House County Affairs
Senate Local Government
Science and Technology
Hospitals
Special Districts
Tarrant County

Companion Bill

SB 385

Contact the Author

Charlie Geren

Phone:

512-463-0610

Capitol Office:

Room GW.15

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Charlie Geren

Sponsor(s)

Beverly Powell

Bill Caption

Relating to the authority of the Tarrant County Hospital District or a nonprofit corporation formed by the district regarding certain technology or intellectual property owned by or licensed to the district or corporation.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 2847 would grant the Tarrant County Hospital District the authority to sell or license technology or intellectual property that is owned by or licensed to the district or a nonprofit corporation formed by the district, enter into a contract to provide services related to such technology or intellectual property, and to take necessary action to protect or benefit from the exclusivity of the technology and intellectual property owned by the district. The bill would exempt from public disclosure any information prepared for or compiled by this district relating to the development of technology or intellectual property. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral toward HB 2847.

Contact the Author

Charlie Geren

Phone:

512-463-0610

Capitol Office:

Room GW.15

Email: