Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1031.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1031.201, 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. 1031.203. 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. The election shall be c…

Sec. 1031.204. REVENUE BONDS. (a) The district may issue revenue bonds for any health care purpose, including a purpose described by Section 1031.201, only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose. (b) The bonds …

Sec. 1031.205. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds in the manner provided by this subchapter to refund outstanding bonds issued by the district. (b) A refunding bond may be: (1) sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to th…

Sec. 1031.206. MATURITY OF BONDS. District bonds must mature not later than the 40th anniversary of 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. 1031.207. 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. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER F. TAXES

Sec. 1031.251. 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 tax may be used to: (1) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for warrants issued by…

Sec. 1031.252. 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. 1031.253. ELECTION TO INCREASE MAXIMUM TAX RATE. The board may call an election to increase the maximum tax rate of the district to a specified rate allowed by law on each $100 valuation of the taxable property in the district if the board determines that an increase is nece…

Sec. 1031.254. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. (a) 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. (b) The tax assessor-collector shall assess and collect taxes …

Sec. 1031.301. DISSOLUTION; ELECTION. (a) The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose. (b) The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the district and disposing of the district'…

Sec. 1031.302. NOTICE OF ELECTION. (a) The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter by publishing once a week for two consecutive weeks a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district. (b) The first publication …

Sec. 1031.303. BALLOT.The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the Garza County Health Care District." Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2…

Sec. 1031.304. 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. 1031.305. TRANSFER, SALE, OR 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 Gar…

Sec. 1031.306. SALE OR TRANSFER OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES. (a) The dissolution of the district and the sale or transfer of the district's assets and liabilities to another person may not contravene a trust indenture or bond resolution relating to the district's outstanding bonds.…

Sec. 1031.307. 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. 1031.308. 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 Court of Garza County summarizing th…

Sec. 1032.001. 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 Gonzales Healthcare Systems. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, …

Sec. 1032.002. 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. 1032.003. 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. 1032.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Gonzales County except the district does not include the territory of the following districts that lie within the county as those districts existed on January 1, 1975: (1) Nix…

Sec. 1032.005. 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. 1032.006. 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. 1032.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The board consists of nine directors elected as follows: (1) four directors, each of whom is elected from the county commissioners precinct represented by the director; and (2) five directors from the district at large. (b) Directors serve…

Sec. 1032.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION. Notice of an election of directors shall be published in accordance with Section 4.003, Election Code, in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation in the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., …

Sec. 1032.054. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is: (1) a district resident; and (2) a qualified voter. (b) A person is not eligible to serve as a director if the person is: (1) the district administrator; or …

Sec. 1032.055. 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. 1032.056. 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. 1032.057. 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. 1032.058. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of five 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. 1032.059. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board shall appoint a qualified person as district administrator. (b) The board may appoint an assistant administrator. (c) The district administrator and any assistant administrator serve at the will of the …

Sec. 1032.060. 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. 1032.061. 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. 1032.101. 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. 1032.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT. A political subdivision located wholly or partly within the district may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care for district residents. Added by A…

Sec. 1032.103. 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. 1032.104. 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. 1032.105. 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. 1032.106. 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. 1032.107. 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. 1032.108. 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. 1032.109. 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. 1032.110. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. A construction contract that involves the expenditure of more than the amount provided by Section 271.024, Local Government Code, may be made only after competitive bidding in the manner provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Governmen…

Sec. 1032.111. 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. 1032.112. 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 …