| Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
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| Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
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.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
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.
Texas Action is neutral toward HB 2847.