Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1068.112. OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS. The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a hospital facility for the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1068.113. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR SERVICES. The board may contract with a political subdivision of this state or with a state or federal agency for the district to: (1) furnish a mobile emergency medical service; or (2) provide for the investigatory or welfa…

Sec. 1068.114. 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 financial circumstances of: (1) the patient; or (2) a relative of the patient who is l…

Sec. 1068.115. 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. 1068.116. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED. The board may sue and be sued on behalf of the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 1068.151. BUDGET. (a) The district administrator shall prepare a proposed annual budget for the district. (b) The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a statement of: (1) the outstanding obligations of the district; (2) the amount of cash on…

Sec. 1068.152. NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET. (a) The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget. (b) The board shall publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper with general circulation in the district not later than the 10th day before the date of th…

Sec. 1068.153. AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET. After adoption, the annual budget may be amended on the board's approval. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1068.154. 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. 1068.155. FISCAL YEAR. (a) The district operates on a fiscal year established by the board. (b) The fiscal year may not be changed: (1) when revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or (2) more than once in a 24-month period. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 92…

Sec. 1068.156. ANNUAL AUDIT. The board annually shall have an audit made of the district's financial condition. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1068.157. INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS. The annual audit and other district records are open to inspection during regular business hours at the district's principal office. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, …

Sec. 1068.158. FINANCIAL REPORT. As soon as practicable after the close of the fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board: (1) a sworn statement of the amount of district money; and (2) an account of the disbursements of that money. Added by Acts 2007, 80…

Sec. 1068.159. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall select at least one bank to serve as a depository for district money. (b) District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1068.160(b) and money transmitted to a bank for payment of bonds or obligations issued or assu…

Sec. 1068.160. SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS. (a) Except as provided by Sections 1068.111, 1068.201, 1068.204, and 1068.205, the district may not incur a debt payable from district revenue other than the revenue on hand or to be on hand in the current and immediately follo…

Sec. 1068.201. 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. 1068.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1068.201, 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. 1068.203. 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. 1068.204. 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. 1068.205. 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. 1068.206. 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. 1068.207. 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. 1068.208. 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. 1068.251. 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. 1068.252. 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. 1068.253. ELECTION TO INCREASE MAXIMUM TAX RATE. (a) The board may order an election to increase the district's maximum ad valorem tax rate. (b) The order calling the election must state: (1) the nature of the election, including the proposition to appear on the ballot; (2) …

Sec. 1068.254. 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. 1069.001. 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 Nacogdoches County Hospital District. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, ef…

Sec. 1069.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION. The Nacogdoches 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1…

Sec. 1069.003. ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION. The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1069.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. Unless the district's boundaries are expanded under Subchapter D, the boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Nacogdoches County, Texas. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, …

Sec. 1069.005. 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1069.006. 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013. SUBCHAPT…

Sec. 1069.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The board consists of: (1) one director elected from each commissioners precinct; and (2) three directors elected from the district at large. (b) Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code: (1) dir…

Sec. 1069.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION. At least 10 days before the date of a directors' election, notice of the election must be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2…

Sec. 1069.053. BALLOT PETITION. (a) 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: (1) be signed by not fewer than 25 qualified voters; (2) be …

Sec. 1069.054. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) To be eligible to be a candidate for or to serve as a director, a person must be: (1) a resident of the district; and (2) a qualified voter. (b) A director elected or appointed to represent a commissioners precinct must be a resident …

Sec. 1069.055. BOARD VACANCY. (a) If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term. (b) If the number of directors is reduced to fewer than four for any reason, the remaining directors shall immediately call a …

Sec. 1069.056. 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 a one-year term. (c) The board shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the une…

Sec. 1069.057. QUORUM; VOTING REQUIREMENT. (a) Any four directors constitute a quorum. (b) A majority of the directors voting must concur in any matter relating to district business. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1069.058. 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. 1069.059. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR. Subject to any limitation 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch…

Sec. 1069.060. STAFF AND EMPLOYEES. (a) The board may appoint to the staff any doctors and employ any technician, nurse, or other employee the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district. (b) The district may employ fiscal agents, accountants, architects…

Sec. 1069.0605. EMPLOYMENT OF PHYSICIANS. (a) The board may employ a physician and retain all or part of the professional income generated by the physician for medical services provided at a hospital or other health care facility owned or operated by the district if the board sat…

Sec. 1069.061. RETIREMENT BENEFITS. The board may provide retirement benefits for district employees by: (1) establishing or administering a retirement program; or (2) participating in: (A) the Texas County and District Retirement System; or (B) another statewide retirement syste…

Sec. 1069.101. 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.