Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1084.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX. (a) The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation. (b) The board shall impose the tax to: (1) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds or other obligations issued or assumed by…

Sec. 1084.252. TAX RATE. The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all 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. 1084.253. 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.…

Sec. 1084.301. DISSOLUTION; ELECTION. (a) The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose. (b) The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the district and disposing of the district'…

Sec. 1084.302. NOTICE OF ELECTION. (a) The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter by publishing once a week for two consecutive weeks a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district. (b) The first publication …

Sec. 1084.303. BALLOT. The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the Palo Pinto County Hospital District." Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April …

Sec. 1084.304. ELECTION RESULTS. (a) If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall find that the district is dissolved. (b) If a majority of the votes in the election do not favor dissolution, the board shall continue to admini…

Sec. 1084.305. TRANSFER, SALE, OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS. (a) If a majority of the votes in an election held under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall: (1) transfer the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and other assets that belong to the district to a co…

Sec. 1084.306. SALE OR TRANSFER OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES. (a) The dissolution of the district and the sale or transfer of the district's assets and liabilities to another person may not contravene a trust indenture or bond resolution relating to the district's outstanding bonds.…

Sec. 1084.307. IMPOSITION OF TAX AND RETURN OF SURPLUS TAXES. (a) After the board finds that the district is dissolved, the board shall: (1) determine the debt owed by the district; and (2) impose on the property included on the district's tax rolls a tax that is in proportion of…

Sec. 1084.308. REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER. (a) After the district has paid all district debts and has disposed of all district money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Commissioners Court of Palo Pinto County summarizi…

Sec. 1085.001. 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 Parker County Hospital District. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. …

Sec. 1085.002. AUTHORITY FOR CREATION. The Parker County Hospital District is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and has the rights, powers, and duties prescribed by this chapter. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Se…

Sec. 1085.003. ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION. The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1085.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Parker County, Texas. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1085.005. 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. 1085.006. 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. 1085.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The board consists of seven directors elected as follows: (1) one director elected from each commissioners precinct of Parker County; and (2) three directors elected from the district at large. (b) The board shall declare the results of th…

Sec. 1085.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION. At least 60 days before the date of an election of directors, the board shall publish notice of the election one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the district. The notice must state the purpose of the election and the election date.…

Sec. 1085.053. BALLOT PETITION. 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 at least 10 registered voters who reside in the…

Sec. 1085.054. BOARD VACANCY. If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1085.055. 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. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1085.056. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board may appoint and employ a qualified person as district administrator. (b) The board may appoint and employ an assistant administrator. (c) The district administrator and any assistant administrator serve…

Sec. 1085.057. 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. 1085.058. APPOINTMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES. (a) The board may appoint to the staff any physicians and employ any technicians, nurses, and other employees the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district. (b) The board may provide that the district …

Sec. 1085.0585. EMPLOYMENT OF PHYSICIANS. (a) The board may employ physicians as the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district. (b) The board shall adopt and maintain policies to ensure that a physician employed under this section exercises independent…

Sec. 1085.059. RETIREMENT PROGRAM. The board may enter into a contract or agreement with this state or the federal government as 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. 1139 (H.B.…

Sec. 1085.060. LEGAL COUNSEL. (a) The appropriate county, district, or criminal district attorney charged with representing Parker County in civil matters shall represent the district in all legal matters. (b) The district shall contribute sufficient money to the Parker County ge…

Sec. 1085.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility for: (1) operating all hospital facilities for providing medical and hospital care of indigent persons in the district; and (2) providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants. A…

Sec. 1085.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT. Parker County or a municipality in Parker County may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or for medical treatment of indigent persons in the district. Added by Acts 2009,…

Sec. 1085.103. 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. 1085.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM. The district shall provide for: (1) the establishment of a hospital system by: (A) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and equipment; and (B) equipping the buildings; and (2) the administration of the hospital sy…

Sec. 1085.105. RULES. The board may adopt rules 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. 1085.106. 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. 1085.107. DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT. (a) The board shall determine the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system. (b) The board may construct, purchase, acquire, lease, add to, maintain, operate, develop, regu…

Sec. 1085.108. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The district may: (1) condemn and purchase all land, property, property rights, equipment, hospital facilities, and systems for the maintenance of hospitals, buildings, clinics, structures, and any other facilities; and (2) exercise the power of…

Sec. 1085.109. 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. 1085.110. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT. (a) The board may contract with a county or a 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 ma…

Sec. 1085.111. 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. 1085.151. 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. 1085.152. NOTICE; HEARING; APPROVAL OF BUDGET. (a) The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget. (b) Notice of the hearing must be published one time at least 10 days before the date of the hearing. (c) The board must approve the annual budget. Added b…

Sec. 1085.153. AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET. The budget may be amended as required by circumstances. The board must approve all amendments. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1085.154. RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES. Money may be spent only for an expense included in the budget or an amendment to the budget. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1085.155. FISCAL YEAR. The district operates according to a fiscal year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 1085.156. 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. 1085.157. 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 …