Sec. 251.092. INVOLUNTARY APPOINTMENT. (a) The department may request the attorney general to bring an action in the name and on behalf of the state for the appointment of a temporary manager to manage an end stage renal disease facility if:

(1) the facility is operating without a license;

(2) the department has denied, suspended, or revoked the facility's license but the facility continues to operate;

(3) license denial, suspension, or revocation proceedings against the facility are pending and the department determines that an imminent or reasonably foreseeable threat to the health and safety of a patient of the facility exists;

(4) the department determines that an emergency exists that presents an immediate threat to the health and safety of a patient of the facility;

(5) the facility is closing and arrangements for the care of patients by other licensed facilities have not been made before closure; or

(6) the department determines a level three corrective action plan under Section 251.061 that includes appointment of a temporary manager is necessary to address serious or life-threatening conditions at the facility.

(b) After a hearing, a court shall appoint a temporary manager to manage a facility if the court finds that the appointment of the manager is necessary.

(c) The court order shall address the duties and authority of the temporary manager, which may include management of the facility and the provision of dialysis services to facility patients until specified circumstances occur, such as new ownership of the facility, compliance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter, or closure of the facility.

(d) If possible, the court shall appoint as temporary manager an individual whose background includes administration of end stage renal disease facilities or similar facilities.

(e) Venue for an action under this section is in Travis County.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 608, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.