Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1083.307. REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER. (a) After the district has paid all its debts and has disposed of all its assets and money as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Commissioners Court of Wheeler County summarizing the board's acti…

Sec. 1084.001. 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 Palo Pinto County Hospital District. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, e…

Sec. 1084.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION. The Palo Pinto County Hospital District operates in accordance with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1084.003. POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. The district is a political subdivision of this state. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1084.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Palo Pinto County, Texas. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1084.005. 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. 1084.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The district is governed by a board of seven directors as follows: (1) six directors elected by place; and (2) the chief of staff elected by the medical staff under Section 1084.063. (b) Unless four-year terms are established under Section…

Sec. 1084.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION. Notice of each directors' election shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Palo Pinto County in accordance with Chapter 4, Election Code. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 201…

Sec. 1084.053. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) A person may not be elected or appointed to an elected position on the board unless the person is: (1) a resident of the district; and (2) a qualified voter. (b) In addition to the requirements prescribed by Subsection (a), a person i…

Sec. 1084.054. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL. (a) It is a ground for removal from the board that a director violates a prohibition established by Section 1084.053(b). A director may be removed for the violation in accordance with the procedures provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 87, Local G…

Sec. 1084.055. BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION. (a) Each director shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $5,000 that is: (1) payable to the district; and (2) conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties. (b) Each director's bond and the cons…

Sec. 1084.056. BOARD VACANCY. (a) If a vacancy occurs in the office of elected director, the remaining directors by majority vote 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 …

Sec. 1084.057. DIRECTOR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. All directors have the same rights and responsibilities with regard to voting and other matters. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1084.058. OFFICERS. (a) The board shall elect a president, vice president, and secretary from among its members. (b) Each officer of the board serves for a term of one year and may serve successive terms. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, …

Sec. 1084.059. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. A director serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties on approval of the expenses by the entire board as reported in the board minutes. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., …

Sec. 1084.060. 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. 1084.061. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board may 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 bo…

Sec. 1084.062. 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. 1084.063. ELECTION OF CHIEF OF STAFF. At least once every two years, the medical staff of the hospital system owned and operated by the district shall elect a chief of staff. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1084.064. APPOINTMENT AND RECRUITMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES. (a) The board may provide that the district administrator has the authority to employ or appoint to the staff doctors, nurses, technicians, and any other employees as necessary for the efficient operation of the d…

Sec. 1084.065. PERSONNEL CONTRACTS. (a) The board may contract to provide administrative and other personnel for the operation of the hospital facilities. (b) The term of a contract may not exceed 25 years. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff…

Sec. 1084.066. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; COURSES. The board may provide or contract for the provision of educational programs or courses for district employees and medical staff. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1084.067. RETIREMENT BENEFITS. The board may provide retirement benefits for district employees by: (1) establishing or administering a retirement program; or (2) participating in a statewide retirement system in which the district is eligible to participate. Added by Acts 2…

Sec. 1084.068. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION. Except as provided by Section 1084.055, all district records, including books, accounts, notices, minutes, and all other matters of the district and the operation of its facilities, shall be: (1) maintained at the district…

Sec. 1084.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy and indigent residents. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1084.102. RESTRICTION ON COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TAXATION. Palo Pinto County or a municipality in the district may not impose a tax on property in the district for hospital purposes. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1084.103. 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. 1084.104. RULES. (a) The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the district, including district facilities. (b) On approval by the board, the rules may be published in booklet form at district expense and made available to any taxpayer on request. Added by Acts 20…

Sec. 1084.105. DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT. (a) The board may: (1) purchase or lease property, including facilities or equipment, for the district to use in the hospital system; and (2) mortgage or pledge the property as security for the payment of the purchase p…

Sec. 1084.106. 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, real, personal, or mixed, located in district territory, if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exer…

Sec. 1084.107. 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 provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with…

Sec. 1084.108. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT. (a) The board may contract with a county or municipality located outside the district's boundaries for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality. (b) The board may …

Sec. 1084.109. 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. 1084.110. NONPROFIT CORPORATION. (a) The district may create and sponsor a nonprofit corporation under the Business Organizations Code and may contribute money to or solicit money for the corporation. (b) The corporation may use district money, other than money the corporati…

Sec. 1084.111. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED. As a governmental agency, the district, through the board, may sue and be sued in the district's own name in any court of this state. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1084.112. INSPECTIONS. The district is subject to inspection by any authorized representative of this state. A district officer or employee shall: (1) admit the representative into any district facility; and (2) provide the representative with access on demand to any record,…

Sec. 1084.151. BUDGET. The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1084.152. NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET. (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. 1084.153. AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET. After the annual budget is adopted, the budget may be amended on the board's approval. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1084.154. FISCAL YEAR. (a) The district operates according to a fiscal year established by the board. (b) The fiscal year may not be changed: (1) during a period that revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or (2) more than once in a 24-month period. Added by Acts 200…

Sec. 1084.155. ANNUAL AUDIT. The board annually shall have an independent audit made of the district's books and records. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1084.156. INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS. The annual audit and other district records are open to inspection at the district's office. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1084.157. DEPOSITORY OR TREASURER. (a) The board by resolution shall designate a bank to serve as the district's depository or treasurer. (b) All district money shall be secured in the manner provided for securing county funds. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (…

Sec. 1084.158. GENERAL AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; 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. (b) To secure a loan, the board may pledge: (1) district rev…

Sec. 1084.159. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY IN EMERGENCY; SECURITY. (a) If money is not available to meet an authorized obligation of the district, the board shall adopt an order declaring an emergency. After the order is adopted, the board may borrow money on district notes at a ra…

Sec. 1084.201. 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 buildin…