Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1083.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of County Commissioners Precincts 1 and 2 of Wheeler County, Texas, as those boundaries existed on January 1, 1963. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec…

Sec. 1083.005. 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1083.006. 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011. SUBCHA…

Sec. 1083.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The district is governed by a board of five directors elected as follows: (1) two directors are elected from each commissioners precinct included in the district; and (2) one director is elected from the district at large. (b) Unless four-…

Sec. 1083.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION. Notice of a directors' election shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Wheeler County in accordance with Section 4.003, Election Code. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.…

Sec. 1083.053. BALLOT APPLICATION. A person seeking to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file an application in accordance with Chapter 144, Election Code, with the board secretary. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 26…

Sec. 1083.054. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is: (1) a resident of the district; (2) a registered voter; and (3) more than 18 years of age at the time of election or appointment. (b) A person who is elected…

Sec. 1083.055. BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE. (a) Each director shall execute 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 duties. (b) The district…

Sec. 1083.056. 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 three for any reason, the remaining directors shall immediately call a…

Sec. 1083.057. OFFICERS. The board shall elect from among its members a president, a vice president, and a secretary. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1083.058. COMPENSATION. A director serves without compensation. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1083.059. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of three 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. 1083.060. 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. 1083.061. 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; and (2) direct the affairs of the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., C…

Sec. 1083.062. EMPLOYEES. The board may employ any doctors, technicians, nurses, and other employees as considered necessary for the efficient operation of the district or may provide that the district administrator has the authority to employ those persons. Added by Acts 2009, 8…

Sec. 1083.063. RETIREMENT PROGRAM. 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 113…

Sec. 1083.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility for: (1) operating all hospital facilities for providing medical and hospital care of indigent persons; and (2) providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants. Added by Acts 200…

Sec. 1083.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT. Wheeler County or another political subdivision, other than the district, may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes for medical treatment of indigent persons in the distric…

Sec. 1083.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION. The board shall manage, control, and administer the district's hospitals and hospital system. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1083.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM. The district shall provide for: (1) the establishment of a hospital or hospital system in the district by: (A) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and improvements; and (B) equipping the buildings and improvement…

Sec. 1083.105. RULES. The board may adopt rules for the operation of the district and as required to administer this chapter. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1083.106. 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. 1083.107. 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. 1083.108. 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. 1083.109. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT. (a) The board may contract with a county or municipality located outside Wheeler County for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality. (b) The board may contract wi…

Sec. 1083.110. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES. (a) When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator shall have an inquiry made into the circumstances of: (1) the patient; and (2) the patient's relatives who are legally l…

Sec. 1083.111. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED. The district, through the board, may sue and be sued. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011. SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 1083.151. BUDGET. (a) The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board. The budget must be for the fiscal year prescribed by Section 1083.152. (b) Not later than August 31 of each year, the board shall publish notice of a public hearing on …

Sec. 1083.152. FISCAL YEAR. (a) The district operates on a fiscal year established by the board. (b) The fiscal year may not be changed: (1) if revenue bonds are outstanding; or (2) more than once in a 24-month period. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Se…

Sec. 1083.153. AUDIT. (a) The district shall have an audit made of the district's financial condition. (b) The audit shall be open to inspection at all times at the district's principal office. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 20…

Sec. 1083.154. FINANCIAL REPORT. As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board: (1) a complete sworn statement of all district money; and (2) a complete account of the disbursements of that money. Added by Acts …

Sec. 1083.155. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall select one or more banks in Wheeler County to serve as a depository for district money. (b) District money shall be immediately deposited on receipt with a depository bank, except that sufficient money must be remitted to an appropri…

Sec. 1083.201. 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 for any purpose related to the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings or improvements, and e…

Sec. 1083.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1083.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund and to pay the principal of and int…

Sec. 1083.203. 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 shall call the election. The election must be held…

Sec. 1083.204. EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name, and the board secretary shall attest the bonds as provided by Chapter 618, Government Code. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (…

Sec. 1083.2045. REVENUE BONDS. (a) The board may issue revenue bonds to: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital system purposes; or (2) acquire sites to be used for hospital system purposes. (b) The bonds must be payabl…

Sec. 1083.205. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund any bonds issued by the district. (b) A refunding bond may be: (1) sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of the outstanding bonds; or (2) exchang…

Sec. 1083.206. 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) profits made in the sale of the bonds. Added by Acts 200…

Sec. 1083.207. ADDITIONAL MEANS OF SECURING REPAYMENT OF BONDS. (a) In addition to the authority to issue general obligation bonds and revenue bonds under this subchapter, the board may provide for the security and payment of district bonds from a pledge of a combination of ad va…

Sec. 1083.208. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS. The district may use the proceeds of bonds issued under this subchapter to pay: (1) any expense the board determines is reasonable and necessary to issue, sell, and deliver the bonds; (2) interest payments on the bonds during a period of acqui…

Sec. 1083.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX. (a) The district may impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation. (b) The tax may be used: (1) to meet the requirements of district bonds; and (2) for the district's maintenance and operating expenses. Add…

Sec. 1083.252. TAX RATE. The district may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1083.253. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. The tax assessor-collector of Wheeler County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011. SUBCHAPTER G. DISSOLUTION

Sec. 1083.301. DISSOLUTION; ELECTION. (a) The district may be dissolved only if the dissolution is approved by a majority of the registered voters of the district voting in an election held for that purpose. (b) The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the di…

Sec. 1083.302. NOTICE OF ELECTION. (a) The board shall give notice of the election by publishing a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks. (b) The first publication must appear not later…