Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1063.309. TRANSFER, SALE, OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS IF ELECTION INITIATED BY DISTRICT PETITION. (a) This section applies to an election called under Section 1063.301(b). (b) If a majority of the votes in the election favor dissolution, the board shall transfer the land, bu…

Sec. 1064.001. 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 Moore County Hospital District. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. A…

Sec. 1064.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION. The Moore County Hospital District operates in accordance with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and has the rights, powers, and duties provided by this chapter. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01,…

Sec. 1064.003. ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION. The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1064.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Moore County, Texas, unless the boundaries are expanded under Subchapter D. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1064.005. 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. 1064.006. 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1064.007. 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011. SUBCHA…

Sec. 1064.051. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "medical staff" means physicians who: (1) are licensed to practice medicine in this state; and (2) hold medical staff privileges granted by the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. Apri…

Sec. 1064.052. BOARD; TERM. (a) The board consists of seven directors, appointed as follows: (1) six directors appointed by the Commissioners Court of Moore County; and (2) one director appointed by the medical staff of the district's hospital in accordance with procedures prescr…

Sec. 1064.053. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) A person may not be appointed as a director unless the person is: (1) a district resident; and (2) a qualified voter. (b) Except as provided by Section 1064.052(a)(2), a person is not eligible to serve as a director if the person is: …

Sec. 1064.054. BOARD VACANCY. If a vacancy occurs in the office of a director, the entity that appointed the vacating director shall appoint a director for the unexpired term. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1064.055. 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. 1064.056. 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. 1064.057. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of four directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1064.058. ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board shall appoint a qualified person as district administrator. (b) The board may appoint an assistant administrator. (c) The administrator and any assistant administrator serve at the will of the board and are enti…

Sec. 1064.059. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR. Subject to any 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., C…

Sec. 1064.060. APPOINTMENT OF STAFF; EMPLOYEES. (a) The board may appoint doctors to the staff as the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments to the staff if warranted. (b) The board may employ physicians or other …

Sec. 1064.061. 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 a district employee continuously employed i…

Sec. 1064.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility for providing hospital care for the district's indigent residents. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1064.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT. A political subdivision located within the district may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B…

Sec. 1064.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION. The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the district's money and resources. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1064.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM; ANCILLARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES 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) adm…

Sec. 1064.105. 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1064.106. 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.0…

Sec. 1064.107. 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. 1064.108. 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. 1064.109. 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. 1064.110. CONSTRUCTION AND PURCHASE CONTRACTS. (a) A construction or purchase contract that involves the expenditure of more than the amount provided by Section 271.024, Local Government Code, may be made only after advertising in the manner provided by Subchapter B, Chapter…

Sec. 1064.111. OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS. The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a district facility. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1064.112. CONTRACTS FOR CERTAIN SERVICES. The board may contract with any state, the United States, an agency or political subdivision of those entities, or a charitable or other private entity inside or outside the district for the district to: (1) furnish a mobile emergenc…

Sec. 1064.113. CONTRACTS FOR HEALTH CARE. The board may contract with any public or private entity, including a charitable organization or a political subdivision, to provide health care or related services inside or outside the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. …

Sec. 1064.114. 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. 1064.115. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES. (a) The board shall require a county, municipality, or public hospital located outside the district to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county, municipality, or public hospi…

Sec. 1064.116. SALE OR LEASE OF HOSPITAL. (a) In this section, "long-term lease" means a lease for a term that exceeds 10 years. (b) The board may not sell a hospital owned and operated by the district, including real property, or lease the hospital under a long-term lease that r…

Sec. 1064.117. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED. (a) The district, through the board, may sue and be sued. (b) The district is entitled to all causes of action and defenses to which similar authorities are entitled. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01…

Sec. 1064.151. TERRITORY THAT MAY BE ANNEXED. (a) The district may annex territory that is not located in: (1) Moore County; (2) the boundaries of another hospital district; or (3) the proposed boundaries of another hospital district authorized by the legislature under Section 9,…

Sec. 1064.152. PETITION TO ANNEX TERRITORY. (a) A petition requesting that territory be annexed to the district may be presented to the board. The petition must: (1) describe the tract or tracts of land to be annexed; and (2) be signed by 100 or a majority of the registered voter…

Sec. 1064.153. ELECTION ORDER. (a) If, on receipt of a petition under Section 1064.152, the board finds that annexing the territory is in the district's best interest, the board shall within 90 days of the board's finding: (1) approve the petition; and (2) order an election on th…

Sec. 1064.154. BALLOT. The ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The establishment of the Moore County Hospital District with extended boundaries and establishment of a hospital district tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on …

Sec. 1064.155. NOTICE OF ELECTION. (a) Notice of the election shall be given by publishing once a week for two consecutive weeks a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation in the county or distr…

Sec. 1064.156. ELECTION RESULTS. (a) Territory may not be annexed to the district unless: (1) an election is held in accordance with this subchapter; and (2) the annexation is approved by a majority of the voters voting in the election in: (A) the district; and (B) the territory …

Sec. 1064.157. EFFECT OF ANNEXATION. (a) Territory annexed to the district is part of the district for all purposes. (b) The annexation of territory to the district does not change the manner in which the board or district officers are selected. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S…

Sec. 1064.201. 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. 1064.202. 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. 1064.203. AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET. The budget may be amended as required by circumstances. The board must approve all amendments. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.