Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1006.005. DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION. The support and maintenance of the district may not become a charge against or obligation of this state. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1006.006. RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007. SUBCHAPTER B.…

Sec. 1006.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The board consists of five directors elected from the district at large. (b) Directors serve two-year staggered terms unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. …

Sec. 1006.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION. At least 10 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in Floyd County. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, …

Sec. 1006.053. BALLOT PETITION. A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file with the board's secretary a petition requesting that action. The petition must be: (1) signed by at least 25 qualified voters; and (2) filed a…

Sec. 1006.054. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. To be eligible to be elected or appointed as a director, a person must: (1) be a resident of the district; and (2) own land in the district subject to taxation. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, …

Sec. 1006.055. DIRECTOR'S BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION. (a) Each director shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $1,000 that is: (1) payable to the district; and (2) conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties. (b) The bond and the const…

Sec. 1006.056. BOARD VACANCY. (a) If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term. (b) If the number of directors is reduced to fewer than three for any reason, the remaining directors shall immediately call a…

Sec. 1006.057. OFFICERS. The board shall elect from among its members a president and a secretary. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1006.058. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of three directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1006.059. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board shall appoint a qualified person as a district administrator. (b) The board may appoint an assistant to the district administrator. (c) The district administrator and any assistant district administrato…

Sec. 1006.060. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR. The district administrator shall supervise the work and activities of the district subject to any limitation the board may prescribe. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1006.061. EMPLOYEES. The board may employ technicians, nurses, and other employees considered necessary for the efficient operation of the district or may delegate that authority to the district administrator. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, ef…

Sec. 1006.062. RETIREMENT PROGRAM. The board may enter into a contract or agreement with this state or the federal government to establish or continue a retirement program for the benefit of the district's employees. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, …

Sec. 1006.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility for: (1) operating all hospital facilities for providing medical and hospital care to indigent persons in the district; and (2) providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy residents. Add…

Sec. 1006.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT. A political subdivision located in the district may not impose taxes or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes for medical treatment of indigent persons. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 …

Sec. 1006.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION. The board shall manage, control, and administer the district's hospitals and hospital system. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1006.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM. The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital or hospital system in the district by: (1) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and improvements; (2) equipping the buildings and improvements; and (3…

Sec. 1006.105. RULES. The board may adopt rules for the operation of the district and as required to administer this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1006.106. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES. The board may prescribe: (1) the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and (2) all accounting and control procedures. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff.…

Sec. 1006.107. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a power, right, or priv…

Sec. 1006.108. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS. The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsisten…

Sec. 1006.109. CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES TO CERTAIN PERSONS. (a) The board may contract with a county or a municipality located outside the district for the care and treatment of sick or injured persons of that county or municipality. (b) The board may contract with this state or a …

Sec. 1006.110. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES. (a) When an individual who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator shall have an inquiry made into the circumstances of: (1) the patient; and (2) the patient's relatives who are legal…

Sec. 1006.111. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED. The district, through the board, may sue and be sued. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007. SUBCHAPTER D. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION OF DISTRICT

Sec. 1006.151. BUDGET. (a) The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board. The budget must be for the fiscal year prescribed by Section 1006.152. (b) Not later than August 31 of each year, the board shall publish notice of a public hearing on …

Sec. 1006.152. FISCAL YEAR. The district operates on a fiscal year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1006.153. AUDIT. (a) The district shall have an audit made of the district's financial condition. (b) The audit shall be open to inspection at all times at the district's principal office. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1006.154. FINANCIAL REPORT. As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board: (1) a complete sworn statement of all district money; and (2) a complete account of the disbursements of that money. Added by Acts …

Sec. 1006.155. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall select one or more banks in the district to serve as a depository for district money. (b) All district money shall be immediately deposited on receipt with a depository bank, except that sufficient money must be remitted to the appro…

Sec. 1006.156. BORROWING MONEY IN EMERGENCY; SECURITY. (a) The board may borrow money at a rate not to exceed the maximum annual percentage rate allowed by law for district obligations at the time the loan is made if the board declares that: (1) money is not available to meet aut…

Sec. 1006.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements and to equip buildings and improvements for a …

Sec. 1006.202. TAXES TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued under Section 1006.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to: (1) create an interest and sinking fund; and (2) pay the principal of and interest o…

Sec. 1006.203. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION. (a) The board may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting in an election held for that purpose. (b) The board shall call the election. The election must be held in accordan…

Sec. 1006.204. EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name. (b) The board secretary shall attest the bonds as provided by Chapter 618, Government Code. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B…

Sec. 1006.205. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The board may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding general obligation bonds or other refundable indebtedness issued by the district. (b) A refunding bond may be: (1) sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of…

Sec. 1006.206. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION. The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state: (1) bonds issued by the district; (2) the transfer and issuance of the bonds; and (3) the profit made in the sale of the bonds. Added by Acts …

Sec. 1006.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX. (a) The board shall impose a tax on all property subject to district taxation in the manner provided by law for county taxes. (b) The board shall impose the tax to: (1) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds issued by …

Sec. 1006.252. TAX RATE. The tax rate may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 assessed value of all taxable property. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1006.253. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. (a) The tax assessor-collector of Floyd County shall collect taxes imposed by the district and promptly transfer the money collected to the district depository. (b) The assessor-collector shall receive the compensation provided for by contra…