Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1006.156. BORROWING MONEY IN EMERGENCY; SECURITY. (a) The board may borrow money at a rate not to exceed the maximum annual percentage rate allowed by law for district obligations at the time the loan is made if the board declares that: (1) money is not available to meet aut…

Sec. 1006.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements and to equip buildings and improvements for a …

Sec. 1006.202. TAXES TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued under Section 1006.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to: (1) create an interest and sinking fund; and (2) pay the principal of and interest o…

Sec. 1006.203. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION. (a) The board may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting in an election held for that purpose. (b) The board shall call the election. The election must be held in accordan…

Sec. 1006.204. EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name. (b) The board secretary shall attest the bonds as provided by Chapter 618, Government Code. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B…

Sec. 1006.205. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The board may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding general obligation bonds or other refundable indebtedness issued by the district. (b) A refunding bond may be: (1) sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of…

Sec. 1006.206. 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) the transfer and issuance of the bonds; and (3) the profit made in the sale of the bonds. Added by Acts …

Sec. 1006.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX. (a) The board shall impose a tax on all property subject to district taxation in the manner provided by law for county taxes. (b) The board shall impose the tax to: (1) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds issued by …

Sec. 1006.252. TAX RATE. The tax rate may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 assessed value of all taxable property. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1006.253. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. (a) The tax assessor-collector of Floyd County shall collect taxes imposed by the district and promptly transfer the money collected to the district depository. (b) The assessor-collector shall receive the compensation provided for by contra…

Sec. 1007.001. 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 Big Bend Regional Hospital District. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, ef…

Sec. 1007.002. AUTHORITY FOR CREATION. The district is created under Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1007.003. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of: (1) Presidio County, including all "cut over" or "banco" land on the north side of the Rio Grande; and (2) Brewster County. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B.…

Sec. 1007.004. DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION. The support and maintenance of the district's hospital system and any indebtedness incurred by the district under this chapter may not become a charge against or obligation of this state. Added by Acts 2007, 80…

Sec. 1007.005. 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. 1007.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The board consists of five directors elected from single-member voting subdistricts established by the board. (b) The board shall revise each single-member subdistrict after each federal decennial census to reflect population changes. At t…

Sec. 1007.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION. At least 35 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election must be published one time in a newspaper with general circulation in the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. Ap…

Sec. 1007.053. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) A person may not be a candidate for or 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) a district employee; (2) a …

Sec. 1007.054. BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE. (a) Each director shall qualify for office by executing a good and sufficient commercial bond for $1,000 that is: (1) payable to the district; and (2) conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's …

Sec. 1007.055. OFFICERS. The board shall elect from among its members a president, secretary, and treasurer at the first meeting of the board after each directors' election. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1007.056. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. A director serves without compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1007.057. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board may employ a district administrator to manage the operations of the hospital system. (b) The district administrator may employ necessary personnel to perform the services provided by the system. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R…

Sec. 1007.058. EMPLOYEES.The board may employ an attorney, general manager, bookkeeper, architect, and other employees necessary for the efficient operation of the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1007.059. RETIREMENT BENEFITS. The board may enter into any contract or agreement with this state or the federal government that is required to establish or continue a retirement program for the benefit of the district's employees. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 92…

Sec. 1007.060. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION. The board shall: (1) maintain all district records, including books, accounts, notices, minutes, and other matters of the district and its operation, at the district office; and (2) make those records available for public …

Sec. 1007.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district shall provide all necessary hospital and medical 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. 1007.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT. A political subdivision of this state, other than the district, may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations to provide hospital service or medical care in the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Le…

Sec. 1007.103. MEDICAL SERVICES FOR PRESIDIO COUNTY. (a) The board shall periodically review the feasibility and desirability of operating a hospital in Presidio County. (b) The district shall operate a facility that provides medical services in Presidio County. At a minimum, the…

Sec. 1007.104. MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF DISTRICT. The management and control of the district is vested in the board, and the board has full power to manage and control the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1007.105. HOSPITAL SYSTEM. The district has the responsibility to establish a hospital or hospital system within its boundaries to provide hospital and medical care to the district's residents. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1…

Sec. 1007.1055. MOBILE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. The district may provide mobile emergency medical services within the district's boundaries. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (S.B. 1526), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.

Sec. 1007.106. RULES. (a) The board shall adopt rules for the efficient operation of the district, including district facilities. (b) The board shall: (1) publish the rules in book form; and (2) provide copies to interested persons on request at district expense. Added by Acts 20…

Sec. 1007.107. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES. The board may prescribe the method of making purchases and expenditures and the manner of accounting and control used by the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1007.108. DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT. The board may sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of property, including facilities or equipment, for the district. The sale or other disposal must be at a public sale and at a price and on terms the board determines are …

Sec. 1007.109. SURPLUS PROPERTY. The board may donate to another governmental entity or to a charitable organization any surplus personal property or equipment if the donation serves a public purpose and is accompanied by adequate consideration. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S…

Sec. 1007.110. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any real, personal, or mixed property located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a powe…

Sec. 1007.111. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS. The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper man…

Sec. 1007.112. CONTRACTS WITH POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CARE. The board may contract with another political subdivision to provide hospital and medical care for needy persons who reside outside the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B.…

Sec. 1007.113. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURE. (a) A person who resides in the district is entitled to receive necessary medical and hospital care regardless of whether the person has the ability to pay for the care. (b) The board by rule shall adopt a procedure for determining…

Sec. 1007.151. BUDGET. The board shall prepare a budget that includes: (1) proposed expenditures and disbursements; (2) estimated receipts and collections for the next fiscal year; and (3) the amount of taxes required to be imposed to meet the proposed budget. Added by Acts 2007,…

Sec. 1007.152. PROPOSED BUDGET: NOTICE AND HEARING. (a) The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget. (b) Notice of the hearing must be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district not later than the 10th day before the date of the…

Sec. 1007.153. FISCAL YEAR. The district's fiscal year is from October 1 to September 30. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1007.154. ANNUAL AUDIT. (a) The board annually shall require an independent audit of the district's books and records. (b) Not later than December 1 each year, the board shall file a copy of the audit with: (1) the comptroller; and (2) the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th …

Sec. 1007.155. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board by resolution shall designate a bank in Brewster or Presidio County as the district's depository. The designated bank serves for two years and until a successor is designated. (b) All district money shall be deposited in the depository and…

Sec. 1007.201. BONDS. The district may issue bonds to: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements; and (2) equip buildings for hospital purposes. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1007.202. TAX TO PAY BONDS. The board may issue bonds under Section 1007.201 only if the board imposes an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the bonds mature. Added by Acts 2007, 80t…