Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1024.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds authorized by an election in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements; (2) equip building…

Sec. 1024.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1024.201, 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. 1024.203. 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 a bond election. (c) The order calling t…

Sec. 1024.204. REVENUE BONDS. (a) The board may issue revenue bonds to: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; (2) acquire sites to be used for hospital purposes; or (3) acquire and operate a mobile emergency …

Sec. 1024.205. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The board may 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 outstanding indebtedness; or …

Sec. 1024.206. MATURITY OF BONDS. District bonds must mature not later than 50 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. 1024.207. EXECUTION OF BONDS. (a) The board president shall execute the district's 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. 316…

Sec. 1024.208. 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) any transaction relating to the bonds; and (3) profits made in the sale of the bonds. Added by Acts 2007…

Sec. 1024.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX. (a) The board may impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation. (b) The tax may be used to pay: (1) indebtedness issued or assumed by the district; and (2) the maintenance and operating expenses of the dist…

Sec. 1024.252. TAX RATE. (a) The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax. (b) The tax rate for all purposes may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in th…

Sec. 1024.253. ELECTION TO INCREASE MAXIMUM TAX RATE. (a) The board may order an election to increase the district's maximum ad valorem tax rate. The board shall order the election if the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by at least 50 registered vo…

Sec. 1024.254. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. The board may provide for the appointment of a tax assessor-collector for the district or may contract for the assessment and collection of taxes as provided by the Tax Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.0…

Sec. 1025.001. 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 Electra Hospital District. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1…

Sec. 1025.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION. The district operates and is administered and financed 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. 1025.003. 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. 1025.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 4 of Wichita County, Texas, as those boundaries existed on June 14, 1973. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02…

Sec. 1025.005. 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. 1025.006. 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. 1025.007. 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. 1025.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. The district is governed by a board of seven directors elected at large by place for staggered three-year terms. A director's election shall be held each year on the May uniform election date prescribed by Section 41.001, Election Code. Added …

Sec. 1025.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION. Notice of an election of directors shall be published one time in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation in the district in accordance with Section 4.003, Election Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg.…

Sec. 1025.053. BALLOT APPLICATION. A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file an application with the board secretary in accordance with Chapter 144, Election Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 31…

Sec. 1025.054. 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 qualified voter; and (3) a freeholder. (b) A person is not eligible to serve as a director if the person is: (1) the district …

Sec. 1025.055. 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. 1025.056. 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. 1025.057. 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. 1025.058. QUORUM. Any four directors constitute a quorum. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.007, eff. September 1, 2009.

Sec. 1025.059. 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. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. …

Sec. 1025.060. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board shall appoint a qualified person as district administrator. (b) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87, Sec. 21.009(b), eff. September 1, 2009. (c) The district administrator serves at the will …

Sec. 1025.061. 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. 1025.062. EMPLOYEES; APPOINTMENT OF STAFF. (a) The board may appoint to 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 employ fiscal agents, accountants, a…

Sec. 1025.101. 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. 1025.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT. A political subdivision located wholly or partly within the district may not impose a tax on district residents or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care for district…

Sec. 1025.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION. The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the district's money and resources. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1025.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM. (a) The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital system by: (1) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and equipment; (2) equipping the buildings; and (3) administering the buildings and equipment …

Sec. 1025.105. RULES. The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the hospital, the hospital system, and the district's staff and employees. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1025.106. 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. 1025.107. DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT. (a) The board shall determine the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system. (b) The board may lease all or part of the district's buildings and other facilities on terms c…

Sec. 1025.108. 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 or convenient for the district to exercise a power, right, or priv…

Sec. 1025.109. 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. 1025.110. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. A construction contract that involves an expenditure of more than the amount provided by Section 271.024, Local Government Code, may be made only after competitive bidding as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code. Adde…

Sec. 1025.111. 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. 1025.112. 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 …

Sec. 1025.113. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR INVESTIGATORY OR OTHER SERVICES. The board may contract with a political subdivision or governmental agency for the district to provide investigatory or other services regarding the medical, hospital, or welfare needs of dis…

Sec. 1025.114. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES. (a) When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the circumstances of: (1) the patient; and (2) the patient's relatives who are legally lia…

Sec. 1025.1145. NONPROFIT CORPORATION. (a) The district may create and sponsor a nonprofit corporation under the Business Organizations Code and may contribute money to or solicit money for the corporation. (b) The corporation may use money contributed by the district only to pro…