Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1021.151. BUDGET. (a) The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board. (b) The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement of: (1) the outstanding obligations of the district; (2) the cash on hand in each district fund; (3)…

Sec. 1021.152. NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET. (a) The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget. (b) At least 10 days before the date of the hearing, notice of the hearing shall be published one time in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or co…

Sec. 1021.153. AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET. The budget may be amended as required by circumstances. The board must approve all amendments. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1021.154. RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES. Money may be spent only for an expense included in the budget or an amendment to the budget. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1021.155. FISCAL YEAR. The district operates on a fiscal year that begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1021.156. AUDIT. (a) The district shall have an independent audit made of the district's financial condition for the fiscal year. (b) As soon as the audit is completed, the audit shall be filed at the district's office. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166…

Sec. 1021.157. INSPECTION OF AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS. The audit and other district records, including records described by Section 1021.063, shall be open to public inspection at the district's principal office. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.…

Sec. 1021.158. 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. 1021.159. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall select one or more banks in the district to serve as a depository for district money. (b) District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1021.160(b) and money transmitted to a bank for payment of bonds or obligation…

Sec. 1021.160. SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS. (a) Except as provided by Section 1021.107(c) and by Subchapter E, the district may not incur an obligation payable from district revenue other than the revenue on hand or to be on hand in the current and following district fis…

Sec. 1021.161. GENERAL AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY. (a) Notwithstanding Section 1021.160, 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. (b) To secure a loan, the …

Sec. 1021.162. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY IN EMERGENCY; SECURITY. (a) Notwithstanding Section 1021.160, 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 …

Sec. 1021.201. 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; (2)…

Sec. 1021.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1021.201, 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 interes…

Sec. 1021.203. 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 order calling the election shall provide for clerks as i…

Sec. 1021.204. 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. 1021.205. 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 in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Le…

Sec. 1021.206. REVENUE BONDS. (a) The board may issue revenue bonds to: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for the district's hospital system facilities; or (2) acquire sites to be used for the district's hospital system facilit…

Sec. 1021.207. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding indebtedness issued or assumed by the district. (b) Refunding bonds may be: (1) sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bonds applied to the payment of the outstan…

Sec. 1021.208. 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. 1021.251. 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) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds and other obligations issued or assumed b…

Sec. 1021.252. TAX RATE. (a) The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district. (b) In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider the income of the district from sources other than taxation. Added by Acts …

Sec. 1021.253. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. (a) This section applies unless the board elects to have taxes assessed and collected under Section 1021.254. (b) The tax assessor-collector of Donley County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the d…

Sec. 1021.254. 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. 1022.001. 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 East Coke County Hospital District. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff…

Sec. 1022.002. AUTHORITY FOR CREATION. The district is created under the authority of 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. 1022.003. 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. 1022.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of County Commissioners Precincts 2 and 4 of Coke County, Texas, as those boundaries existed on April 16, 1969. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.0…

Sec. 1022.005. 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. 1022.006. 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. 1022.007. 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. 1022.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The board consists of five directors elected from the district at large. (b) Directors serve staggered two-year terms unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S.…

Sec. 1022.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION. At least 30 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation in the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Le…

Sec. 1022.053. 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 secretary a petition requesting that action. The petition must be: (1) signed by at least 10 qualified property taxpaying voters…

Sec. 1022.054. 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. 1022.055. BOND. (a) Each director shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $10,000 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, 80t…

Sec. 1022.056. 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. 1022.057. 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. 1022.058. 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. 1022.059. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of three 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. 1022.060. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board may appoint a qualified person as a district administrator. (b) The board may appoint one or more assistant administrators. (c) The district administrator and any assistant administrator serve at the wi…

Sec. 1022.061. 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. 1022.062. EMPLOYEES; APPOINTMENT AND DISMISSAL OF STAFF; CONTRACT WITH DOCTORS. (a) The board may appoint to or dismiss from the staff or contract with any doctors the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments a…

Sec. 1022.063. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTS. For any purpose permitted by applicable state law, the board may enter into an independent contract with: (1) a person licensed to practice medicine in this state; (2) a professional association that is organized under the Texas Professional …

Sec. 1022.064. SENIORITY; RETIREMENT BENEFITS.The board may adopt rules relating to the seniority of district employees, including rules for a retirement plan based on seniority. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER C…

Sec. 1022.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. (a) The district has full responsibility for providing hospital care for the district's indigent residents. (b) The district shall provide all necessary hospital and medical care for the district's needy inhabitants. Added by Acts 2007, 80t…