Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1020.256. MATURITY OF BONDS. District 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. 1020.257. EXECUTION OF BONDS. (a) The board president shall execute district bonds in the district's name. (b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Se…

Sec. 1020.258. 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) profits made in the sale of the bonds. Added by Acts 200…

Sec. 1020.301. 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) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds or other obligations issued or assumed by…

Sec. 1020.302. TAX RATE. (a) The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 50 cents on each $100 valuation of the taxable property in the district, unless the tax rate is increased as provided by Section 1020.303. (b) In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider the i…

Sec. 1020.303. ELECTION TO INCREASE MAXIMUM TAX RATE. (a) The board may order an election to increase the district's maximum tax rate to a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district. (b) The maximum tax rate may not be increased unless …

Sec. 1020.304. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. (a) This section applies unless the board elects to have taxes assessed and collected under Section 1020.305. (b) The tax assessor-collector of Deaf Smith County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by t…

Sec. 1020.305. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. (a) The board may elect to have district taxes assessed and collected by a tax assessor-collector appointed by the board. An election under this subsection must be made by December 1 and governs the mann…

Sec. 1020.351. DISSOLUTION; ELECTION. (a) The district may be dissolved as provided by this subchapter. (b) The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the district and transferring the district's assets and obligations to Deaf Smith County. (c) The board shall …

Sec. 1020.352. BALLOT. The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the Deaf Smith County Hospital District and the transfer of the existing district assets to and the assumption of debts and…

Sec. 1020.353. ELECTION RESULTS. (a) If a majority of the votes in the election favor dissolution and transfer of the district's assets and obligations, the board shall: (1) find that the district is dissolved; and (2) transfer the district's assets and obligations to Deaf Smith …

Sec. 1020.354. TRANSFER OF DISTRICT ASSETS. (a) If a majority of the votes in an election held under this subchapter favor dissolution and transfer of the district's assets and obligations, the board shall transfer to Deaf Smith County the land, buildings, improvements, equipment…

Sec. 1021.001. 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 Donley County Hospital District. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. A…

Sec. 1021.002. 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. 1021.003. 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. 1021.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Donley County, Texas. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1021.005. 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. 1021.006. 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.

Sec. 1021.007. 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009. SUBCHAP…

Sec. 1021.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The board consists of seven directors elected from the district by position. To be elected, a candidate must receive a majority of the votes cast in the election for that position. (b) The official ballot must indicate the position number …

Sec. 1021.052. NOTICE OF RUNOFF ELECTION. At least seven days before the date of a runoff election of directors, notice of the runoff election shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in Donley County. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 31…

Sec. 1021.053. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is: (1) a district resident; (2) a freeholder; and (3) a qualified voter. (b) A person is not eligible to serve as a director if the person is: (1) the district …

Sec. 1021.054. BOND. (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 district shall pay for the directors' bonds. Added by Acts 2007, 80th…

Sec. 1021.055. BOARD VACANCY. If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the board 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. 1021.056. OFFICERS. (a) The board shall elect: (1) a president and a vice president from among its members; and (2) a secretary, who need not be a director. (b) Each officer of the board serves for a term of one year. (c) The board shall fill a vacancy in a board office for …

Sec. 1021.057. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. A director or officer serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. The expenses must be: (1) reported in the district's records; and (2) approved by the board. Added by…

Sec. 1021.058. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of four directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1021.059. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS. (a) The board may appoint a qualified person as district administrator. (b) The board may appoint one or more assistant administrators. (c) The district administrator and any assistant administrator serve a…

Sec. 1021.060. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR. Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall: (1) supervise the work and activities of the district; and (2) direct the affairs of the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., C…

Sec. 1021.061. APPOINTMENT AND DISMISSAL OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES. (a) The board may appoint to or dismiss from the staff any doctors the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments as necessary. (b) The district may emp…

Sec. 1021.062. SENIORITY; RETIREMENT BENEFITS. The board may: (1) adopt rules related to the seniority of district employees, including rules for a retirement plan based on seniority; and (2) give effect to previous years of service for district employees continuously employed in…

Sec. 1021.063. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS. The board shall: (1) keep minutes of all board meetings and proceedings; and (2) maintain at the district's principal office all district records and accounts, including all contracts, notices, duplicate vouchers, and duplicate receipts. Add…

Sec. 1021.064. RECRUITMENT OF MEDICAL PERSONNEL. (a) The board may spend district money to recruit physicians, nurses, and other trained medical personnel. (b) The board may pay the tuition or other expenses of a full-time medical student or other student in a health occupation w…

Sec. 1021.065. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; COURSES. The board may provide or contract for the provision of educational programs or courses for district employees, medical staff, board members, and the public as necessary or beneficial to promote the mission of the district. Added by Ac…

Sec. 1021.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility for operating all hospital facilities 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. 1021.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT. A political subdivision located within the district or that has the same boundaries as the district may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care. Ad…

Sec. 1021.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION. (a) The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the district's money and resources. (b) The board may delegate to the district administrator the authority to manage, control, and administer the ho…

Sec. 1021.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM. (a) The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital or hospital system in the district by: (1) leasing, purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and improvements; (2) equipping the buildings and improve…

Sec. 1021.105. RULES. The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the hospital, the hospital system, and the district's staff and employees and as otherwise required to administer this chapter. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. Apr…

Sec. 1021.106. 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02…

Sec. 1021.107. DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT. (a) The board shall determine the type, number, and location of buildings required for district purposes. The board may purchase or lease buildings, materials, supplies, equipment, and vehicles for district purposes. (b…

Sec. 1021.108. 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 for the district to exercise a power, right, or privilege conferre…

Sec. 1021.109. 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. 1021.110. CONSTRUCTION OR PURCHASE CONTRACTS. A construction or purchase contract that involves the expenditure of more than the amount provided by Section 271.024, Local Government Code, must comply with the competitive procurement requirements provided by Chapter 252, 262,…

Sec. 1021.111. OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS. The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a district facility. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1021.112. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT. (a) The board may contract with a county or municipality located outside the district's boundaries for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality. (b) The board may …