Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1018.304. ELECTION RESULTS. (a) If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall find that the district is dissolved. (b) If a majority of the votes in the election do not favor dissolution, the board shall continue to admini…

Sec. 1018.305. TRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS. (a) If a majority of the votes in the election held under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall: (1) transfer the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and other assets that belong to the district to Dallam Cou…

Sec. 1018.306. IMPOSITION OF TAX AND RETURN OF SURPLUS TAXES. (a) After the board finds that the district is dissolved, the board shall: (1) determine the debt owed by the district; and (2) impose on the property included in the district's tax rolls a tax that is in proportion of…

Sec. 1018.307. REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER. (a) After the district has paid all district debts and has disposed of all district money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Commissioners Courts of Dallam and Hartley Countie…

Sec. 1019.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "Director" means a member of the board. (3) "District" means the Darrouzett Hospital District. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. Apri…

Sec. 1019.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION. The district operates in accordance with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.003. POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. The district is a political subdivision of this state. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district is composed of: (1) the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 539, Acts of the 63rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1973; and (2) all territory in the Darrouzett Independent School District as that territory existed on June 14, 19…

Sec. 1019.005. 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. 1019.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The board consists of six directors elected from the district at large. (b) Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code: (1) directors serve staggered two-year terms; and (2) an election shall be he…

Sec. 1019.052. BOARD VACANCY. If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.053. OFFICERS. (a) The board shall elect a president, vice president, and secretary-treasurer from among its members. (b) Each officer of the board serves until the next directors' election. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April…

Sec. 1019.054. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. A director serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties on approval of the expenses by the entire board. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1…

Sec. 1019.055. EMPLOYEES. The board may employ a general manager, attorneys, financial advisors, bookkeepers, and architects as the board considers necessary. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.056. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION. All district records, including books, accounts, notices, minutes, and all other matters of the district and the operation of its facilities, shall be: (1) maintained at the district office; and (2) open to public inspecti…

Sec. 1019.057. SEAL. The board may adopt a seal for the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES

Sec. 1019.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility for: (1) operating all hospital facilities; and (2) providing 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. 1019.102. RESTRICTION ON TAXATION AND DEBT BY OTHER ENTITY. (a) A political subdivision within the district, other than the district, may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care for district inhabitants. (b) A gov…

Sec. 1019.103. MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL. The board has full management and control of all district business, including the power to: (1) negotiate and contract with any person; (2) purchase or lease land; (3) construct and equip a hospital system; and (4) operate and maintain the h…

Sec. 1019.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM. The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital system to provide medical and hospital care to the district's residents. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.105. RULES. (a) The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the district, including district facilities. (b) On approval by the board, the rules may be published in booklet form at district expense and made available to any resident on request. Added by Acts 20…

Sec. 1019.106. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES. (a) The board may prescribe the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district. (b) The board shall prescribe: (1) all accounting and control procedures; and (2) the method of purchasing necessar…

Sec. 1019.107. 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. 1019.108. 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. 1019.109. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES. (a) When a patient from Lipscomb County is admitted to a district facility, the board shall have an inquiry made into the circumstances of: (1) the patient; and (2) the patient's relatives who are legally liable for the patient's …

Sec. 1019.110. 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. 1019.151. BUDGET. The board annually shall require a budget to be prepared for the next fiscal year that includes: (1) proposed expenditures and disbursements; (2) estimated receipts and collections; and (3) the amount of taxes required to be imposed for the year. Added by A…

Sec. 1019.152. PROPOSED BUDGET: NOTICE AND HEARING. (a) The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget. (b) Notice of the hearing must be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district not later than the 10th day before the date…

Sec. 1019.153. FISCAL YEAR. The district operates on a fiscal year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.154. ANNUAL AUDIT. (a) The board annually shall have an independent audit made of the district's books and records for the fiscal year. (b) Not later than December 31 each year, the audit shall be filed: (1) with the comptroller; and (2) at the district office. Added by…

Sec. 1019.155. DEPOSITORY OR TREASURER. (a) The board by resolution shall designate a bank or banks in the district as the district's depository or treasurer. A designated bank serves for two years and until a successor is designated. (b) All income received by the district shall…

Sec. 1019.201. 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. 1019.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) The board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on general obligation bonds issued by the district under Section 1019.201 as the bonds…

Sec. 1019.203. 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 at an election held for that purpose. (b) The board may order the election on its own motion. (c) The …

Sec. 1019.204. 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. 1019.205. 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 countersign the bonds. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1,…

Sec. 1019.206. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds in the manner provided by this subchapter to refund outstanding bonds issued or assumed by the district. (b) A refunding bond may be: (1) sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond ap…

Sec. 1019.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX. (a) On final approval of the annual budget, 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) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds i…

Sec. 1019.252. TAX RATE. The board may 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. 1019.253. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the tax assessor-collector of Lipscomb County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district. (b) By majority vote the board may appoint a district tax assessor-collector under Section 285.04…

Sec. 1020.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "Director" means a member of the board. (3) "District" means the Deaf Smith County Hospital District. (4) "Hospital system" includes medical or other health care facilities.…

Sec. 1020.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION. The district operates in accordance with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and has the rights, powers, and duties provided by this chapter. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1020.003. ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION. The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1020.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Deaf Smith County, Texas, unless the boundaries are expanded under Subchapter D. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1020.005. 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. 1020.006. 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.