Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1057.005. CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES. If a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the constitution of this state or of the United States, the district by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution. Added by A…

Sec. 1057.006. DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION. The support and maintenance of the district's hospital system may not become a charge against or obligation of this state. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009…

Sec. 1057.051. BOARD APPOINTMENT; TERM. (a) The board consists of not fewer than five and not more than seven managers appointed by the Matagorda County Commissioners Court. (b) Managers serve two-year terms. The terms may overlap. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.…

Sec. 1057.052. OFFICERS. (a) The board shall select from among the managers a presiding officer who shall preside over the board. (b) A presiding officer pro tem shall preside in the absence of the presiding officer. (c) The district administrator or any manager may be appointed …

Sec. 1057.053. COMPENSATION. A manager serves without pay. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1057.054. RECORDS OF PROCEEDINGS. (a) The secretary shall keep suitable records of all proceedings of each board meeting. (b) After each meeting: (1) the manager presiding at the meeting shall read and sign the record; and (2) the secretary shall attest the record. Added by …

Sec. 1057.055. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board shall appoint a general manager as the district administrator. (b) The district administrator serves for a term not to exceed two years and is entitled to receive the compensation determined by the board. (c) The board may remo…

Sec. 1057.056. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR. Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall: (1) perform the duties required by the board; (2) supervise the work and activities of the district; and (3) direct the affairs of the di…

Sec. 1057.057. EMPLOYEES. (a) The board may employ doctors, technicians, nurses, and other employees considered advisable for the efficient operation of the hospital or hospital system. (b) A contract or term of employment under Subsection (a) may not exceed two years. Added by A…

Sec. 1057.058. RETIREMENT PROGRAM. With the approval of the Matagorda County Commissioners Court, the board may contract with this state or the federal government as necessary to establish or continue a retirement program for the benefit of district employees. Added by Acts 2007,…

Sec. 1057.059. SEAL. The board shall have a seal engraved with the district's name to authenticate the acts of the board. The secretary of the board shall keep the seal. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS …

Sec. 1057.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1057.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT. A political subdivision in Matagorda County, other than the district, may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care in the district. Added by Acts 20…

Sec. 1057.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION. The board shall manage, control, and administer the district's hospital or hospital system. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1057.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM. The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital or hospital system in the district to furnish medical and hospital care to district residents by: (1) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and improve…

Sec. 1057.105. RULES. The board may adopt rules for the operation of the hospital or hospital system. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1057.106. LEASES. (a) The board may lease district property, including facilities or equipment, to individuals, companies, corporations, or other legal entities on terms the board determines further the district's purposes. (b) The term of a lease under this section may not …

Sec. 1057.107. 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, real, personal, or mixed, located in district territory, if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exer…

Sec. 1057.108. 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. 1057.109. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT. The board, with the approval of the Matagorda County Commissioners Court, may contract with: (1) a county for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county; and (2) this state or a fed…

Sec. 1057.110. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED. As a governmental agency, the district may sue and be sued in its own name in any court of this state. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 1057.151. AUDITOR. (a) The Matagorda County auditor is the auditor for the district. (b) The auditor shall make any report and perform any accounting service reasonably incident or necessary to the proper conduct of the district's business. (c) The auditor shall receive the …

Sec. 1057.152. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board by resolution shall designate a bank in the county as the district's depository. A designated bank serves for two years and until a successor is designated. (b) All income received by the district shall be deposited with the district depos…

Sec. 1057.153. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY. (a) The board may borrow money at a rate the board determines is reasonable. (b) To secure a loan, the board may pledge: (1) district revenue that is not pledged to pay the district's bonded indebtedness; (2) tax revenue to be c…

Sec. 1057.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district for any purpose relating to: (1) the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings or improvements; and…

Sec. 1057.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) An ad valorem tax shall be imposed at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on general obligation bonds issued under Section 1057.201 as the bonds mature. (b) The tax r…

Sec. 1057.203. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION. (a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose. (b) The board may order the election on its own motion. (c) The …

Sec. 1057.204. MATURITY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. District general obligation bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1057.205. EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) The board's presiding officer shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name. (b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff…

Sec. 1057.206. INVESTMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROCEEDS. Until the proceeds from the sale of general obligation bonds are needed to carry out the bond purpose, the proceeds may be: (1) invested in direct obligations of the United States; or (2) placed on time deposit. Added…

Sec. 1057.207. REVENUE BONDS. (a) The board may issue revenue bonds to: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; or (2) acquire sites to be used for hospital purposes. (b) The bonds must be payable from and secu…

Sec. 1057.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX. (a) The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation. (b) The board shall impose the tax to: (1) meet the requirements of district bonds and indebtedness assumed by the district; (2) provide for…

Sec. 1057.252. TAX RATE. The board shall impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1057.253. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. The tax assessor-collector of Matagorda County shall collect taxes imposed by the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.