Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1045.207. 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. 1045.208. 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. 1045.251. 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. 1045.252. 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. 1045.253. ELECTION TO INCREASE MAXIMUM TAX RATE. (a) The board may order an election to increase the district's maximum ad valorem tax rate to a rate of not more than 75 cents on each $100 valuation of the taxable property in the district. The board shall order an election i…

Sec. 1045.254. 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. 1046.001. 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 Jackson County Hospital District. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. …

Sec. 1046.002. 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. 1046.003. 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. 1046.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Jackson County. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1046.005. 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. 1046.006. 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.

Sec. 1046.007. ELECTION DATE. Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election held under this chapter. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

Sec. 1046.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The board consists of nine directors elected from the district by position as follows: (1) two directors from each commissioners precinct; and (2) one director from the district at large. (b) To be elected, a candidate must receive a major…

Sec. 1046.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), at least 30 days before the date of an election of directors, the board shall publish notice of the election one time in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulati…

Sec. 1046.053. FORM OF BALLOT AT RUNOFF ELECTION. Of the names printed on the ballot at a runoff election, the name of the candidate who received the higher number of votes at the general election of directors must be printed first on the ballot. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.…

Sec. 1046.054. MODIFICATION OF TERM. (a) Notwithstanding Section 1046.051, the board, on its own motion, may order that directors serve staggered three-year or four-year terms. After an initial change under this section from staggered two-year terms, the board may not change the …

Sec. 1046.055. 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 director elected or appointed to represent a commissioners precinct must be a resident of that comm…

Sec. 1046.056. BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE. (a) As soon as practicable after a director is elected or appointed, the director shall execute a bond for $5,000 that is: (1) approved by the board; (2) payable to the district; and (3) conditioned on the fai…

Sec. 1046.057. 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. 1046.058. OFFICERS. (a) The board shall elect a president, vice president, and secretary from among its members. (b) Each officer of the board serves for a term of one year. (c) The board may require an officer to execute a bond that is payable to the district and conditione…

Sec. 1046.059. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. A director serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for travel or other expenses incurred on the district's behalf if: (1) the director presents a verified statement; and (2) the board approves the expenses. Added by Acts 2007, 80th…

Sec. 1046.060. VOTING REQUIREMENT. Except as provided by Sections 1046.119 and 1046.122, a concurrence of five directors is required 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. 1046.061. ADMINISTRATOR FOR EACH DISTRICT HOSPITAL. (a) The board may appoint a qualified administrator for each district hospital. (b) An administrator serves at the will of the board and is entitled to the compensation determined by the board. (c) On assuming the duties of…

Sec. 1046.062. APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES. (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 board shall employ or contract wit…

Sec. 1046.063. ATTORNEY; ASSISTANT HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board may appoint: (1) an attorney for the district; and (2) a qualified assistant administrator for each district hospital. (b) The attorney for the district and an assistant hospital administrator serve at the w…

Sec. 1046.064. GENERAL DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board may delegate to the administrator for the district or the administrators for each district hospital the power to manage and operate all or any part of the hospital system. (b) Subject to the limitations prescribed by t…

Sec. 1046.065. RETIREMENT BENEFITS. The district may provide retirement benefits for district employees by: (1) creating and administering a public retirement system for the district; (2) participating in the Texas County and District Retirement System; or (3) purchasing annuity …

Sec. 1046.066. SEAL. The board shall 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. 1046.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility 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. 1046.102. BOARD RESPONSIBILITY. The board shall provide for the administration, maintenance, and operation of a hospital transferred to the district to furnish adequate medical and hospital care in the district and to ensure that the hospital is provided with sufficient mone…

Sec. 1046.103. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT. A political subdivision other than the district may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care in the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., C…

Sec. 1046.104. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION. The board shall: (1) manage and control all district affairs; and (2) 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.…

Sec. 1046.105. 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 for hospital and medical care purposes; and (3) administering the…

Sec. 1046.106. RULES. (a) The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the hospital, the hospital system, and the district's staff and employees. (b) The board shall adopt reasonable and necessary rules and bylaws to govern: (1) the board's proceedings and activities; and…

Sec. 1046.107. 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. 1046.108. 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 purchase all necessary materials, supplies, equipment, and vehicles. (c) The …

Sec. 1046.109. 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. 1046.110. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY. In exercising the power of eminent domain, if the board requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of any railroad, electric transmission, telegraph or telephone li…

Sec. 1046.111. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS. The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are consistent with the proper management and obj…

Sec. 1046.112. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. A construction contract that involves the expenditure of more than $10,000 may be made only after advertising in the manner provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166…

Sec. 1046.113. OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS. The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a district hospital or the hospital system. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1046.114. CONTRACT IN NAME OF DISTRICT. The district shall contract in the name of the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1046.115. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT. (a) The board may contract with a county or municipality located outside the district's boundaries to reimburse the district for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or munici…

Sec. 1046.116. PROVISION OF SERVICES OUTSIDE DISTRICT. The district may provide health care services outside the district's boundaries provided that the services serve the purposes of the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1,…

Sec. 1046.117. 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 as to facilities for the medical care, hospital, or welf…