Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1070.051. BOARD; TERM. (a) The board consists of six directors appointed by the Commissioners Court of Hansford County unless the method for selecting directors is changed under Section 1070.052. (b) Directors serve staggered two-year terms. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.…

Sec. 1070.052. PETITION TO CHANGE METHOD FOR SELECTING DIRECTORS; ELECTION. (a) The Commissioners Court of Hansford County shall order an election on the question of electing directors if the court receives a petition requesting that action signed by at least 250 registered distr…

Sec. 1070.053. DIRECTORS' ELECTION. (a) If a majority of the votes in an election under Section 1070.052 favor electing the directors, an election shall be held on the uniform election date in May of each year. (b) The order calling a directors' election must specify the time, pl…

Sec. 1070.054. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) A person may not serve 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 (2) a district emp…

Sec. 1070.055. BOARD VACANCY. (a) If a vacancy occurs in the office of an appointed director, the commissioners court shall appoint a director for the unexpired term. (b) If a vacancy occurs in the office of an elected director, the remaining directors by majority vote shall appo…

Sec. 1070.056. 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. 1070.057. 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. 1070.058. 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.

Sec. 1070.059. ADMINISTRATORS; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATORS. (a) The board shall appoint qualified persons as administrators of the district or the ancillary health care facilities. (b) The board may appoint assistant administrators. (c) The administrators and any assistant administr…

Sec. 1070.060. 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; (2) direct the affairs of the district; and (3) have overall management responsibi…

Sec. 1070.061. EMPLOYEES; APPOINTMENT OF STAFF. (a) The board may appoint to the staff any doctors and allied health personnel the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments as necessary. (b) The district may employ f…

Sec. 1070.062. RECRUITMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES. The board may spend district money, enter into agreements, and take other necessary action to recruit physicians, ancillary and allied health professionals, and other persons to serve on the district's medical staff or to be empl…

Sec. 1070.063. HEALTH CARE AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. The board may spend district money, enter into agreements, and take other necessary action to conduct, participate in, or otherwise assist in providing health care and professional educational, development, or retr…

Sec. 1070.064. DAY-CARE SERVICES. (a) The board may take any action to provide day-care services for the district's medical staff members, allied health professionals, officers, directors, and employees, including: (1) spending district money; (2) entering into agreements; and (3…

Sec. 1070.065. 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. 1070.066. LIABILITY INSURANCE; INDEMNIFICATION. (a) The board may defend or indemnify an officer, director, board appointee, medical staff member, or district employee against or from a claim, expense, or liability arising from duties performed in that capacity, including a …

Sec. 1070.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. (a) The district has full responsibility for providing hospital services for the district's indigent residents. (b) The district may assume full responsibility for providing ancillary health care services for the district's indigent residen…

Sec. 1070.102. 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B.…

Sec. 1070.103. 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. 1070.104. 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. 1070.105. RULES. The board may adopt rules governing: (1) the operation of the hospital, ancillary health care facilities, hospital system, and ancillary health care system; and (2) the duties, functions, and responsibilities of district staff, employees, contractors, or age…

Sec. 1070.106. 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. 1070.107. MOBILE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE. The district may operate or provide for the operation of a mobile emergency medical service. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1070.108. DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT. (a) The board shall determine the type, number, and location, either inside or outside the district, of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system and ancillary health care services system. (b) The board…

Sec. 1070.109. 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 for the district to exercise a power, right, or privilege conferre…

Sec. 1070.110. 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. 1070.111. 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 Chapter 252, Local Government Code, or Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code. Added by Acts 20…

Sec. 1070.112. OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS. The board may enter into an operating or management contract with a public or private entity relating to the district's facilities, equipment, or services. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff.…

Sec. 1070.113. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR TREATMENT. The board may contract with this state, another state, a political subdivision of this or another state, or a federal agency for the treatment of a sick or injured person. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. …

Sec. 1070.114. 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 for the hospital, ancillary health care, or welfare need…

Sec. 1070.115. PROVISION OF SERVICES OUTSIDE DISTRICT. The board may provide health care services outside the district for the care and treatment of the sick or injured persons of any jurisdiction. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1,…

Sec. 1070.116. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES. (a) When a patient 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 liable for the patient's suppor…

Sec. 1070.117. 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 performing only governmental functions are entitled. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg.…

Sec. 1070.151. TERRITORY THAT MAY BE ANNEXED. (a) The district may annex territory that is not located in: (1) Hansford County; (2) the boundaries of another hospital district; or (3) the proposed boundaries of another hospital district authorized by the legislature under Section…

Sec. 1070.152. 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. 1070.153. ELECTION ORDER. (a) If, on receipt of a petition, 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 annexation of the territory described in the petition; and (2) o…

Sec. 1070.154. BALLOT. The ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The establishment of the Hansford County Hospital District with extended boundaries and establishment of a hospital district tax at a rate not to exceed 50 cents …

Sec. 1070.155. 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. 1070.156. 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. 1070.157. 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S…

Sec. 1070.201. 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. 1070.202. 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. 1070.203. AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET. The annual budget may be amended as required by circumstances. The board must approve all amendments. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1070.204. 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. 1070.205. FISCAL YEAR. (a) The district operates on a fiscal year established by the board. (b) The fiscal year may not be changed more than once in a 24-month period. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1070.206. AUDIT. (a) The board shall have an independent audit made of the district's financial condition for the fiscal year. (b) As soon as the audit is completed, the audit shall be filed at the district's office. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), …