An applicant for an abortion facility license shall meet the
following requirements.
(1) If the applicant for a license is an individual,
the applicant shall be at least 18 years of age.
(2) An abortion facility is required to apply for a
separate license for each place of business.
(3) An abortion facility may not admit a patient for
an abortion procedure until it has received an initial license.
(4) The licensed location shall be in Texas.
(5) The licensee of the abortion facility is responsible
for ensuring the facility's compliance with the Act and this chapter.
(6) Renewal licenses shall expire in two years.
(7) An abortion facility shall prominently and conspicuously
post the license issued under the Act for display in a public area
of the facility that is readily accessible to patients, employees,
and visitors.
(8) An abortion facility license shall not be transferred
or assigned from one person to another person or from one physical
location to another physical location.
(9) A licensed abortion facility shall have the financial
ability to carry out its functions under the Act and this chapter.
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