Opinion No.

Honorable Temple Dickson Chairman Senate Economic Development Committee P. O. Box 12068 Austin, Texas 78711

Re: Whether a municipal industrial development corporation may use funds generated by a sales tax for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, and operating a "for profit" hospital or clinic (RQ-101)

Dear Mr. Dickson:

You ask whether a for-profit hospital or clinic may be considered an "industrial facility" pursuant to the Development Corporation Act of 1979, as amended, article 5190.6, V.T.C.S.1 The Development Corporation Act permits the creation of nonprofit industrial development…