Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 241.028. Transfer Agreements

(1) transfers be accomplished in a medically appropriate manner and comply with Sections 241.027(b)(2) through (5) and Section 241.027(c);

(2) the transfer or receipt of patients in need of emergency care not be based on the individual's inability to pay for the services rendered by the transferring or receiving hospital;

(3) multiple transfer agreements be entered into by a hospital based on the type or level of medical services available at other hospitals;

(4) the hospitals recognize the right of an individual to request transfer to the care of a physician and hospital of the individual's choice;

(5) the hospitals recognize and comply with the requirements of Chapter 61 (Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act) relating to the transfer of patients to mandated providers; and

(6) consideration be given to availability of appropriate facilities, services, and staff for providing care to the patient.