Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1085.203. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION. (a) The board 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 in…

Sec. 1085.204. 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 (H…

Sec. 1085.205. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund any bonds issued or assumed by the district. (b) A refunding bond may be: (1) sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of outstanding bonds; or (2) …

Sec. 1085.206. 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. 1085.251. 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 pay: (1) indebtedness issued or assumed by the district; and (2) the maintenance and operating expense…

Sec. 1085.252. TAX RATE. (a) The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed the lesser of: (1) the maximum tax rate approved by district voters; or (2) 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district. (b) In setting the tax rate, the board shall cons…

Sec. 1085.253. ELECTION TO INCREASE MAXIMUM TAX RATE. (a) The board may order an election to increase the district's maximum tax rate to a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district. (b) The maximum tax rate may not be increased unless …

Sec. 1085.254. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. The tax assessor-collector of Parker 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. SALES AND USE TAX

Sec. 1085.301. DEFINITION: TAXABLE ITEM. (a) In this subchapter, "taxable item" includes only an item that is subject to a sales and use tax that might also be imposed by Parker County in the district. The term does not include an item that is not subject to a sales and use tax i…

Sec. 1085.302. SALES AND USE TAX AUTHORIZED. The district may adopt a sales and use tax for the benefit of the district if the tax is approved by a majority of the voters of the district voting at an election held for that purpose. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H…

Sec. 1085.303. SALES TAX. (a) If the district adopts the tax under Section 1085.302, a tax is imposed on the receipts from the sale at retail of taxable items in the district. (b) The rate of the tax imposed under Subsection (a) is one-half of one percent. Added by Acts 2009, 81s…

Sec. 1085.304. USE TAX. (a) If the district adopts the tax under Section 1085.302, an excise tax is imposed on the use, storage, or other consumption in the district of taxable items purchased, leased, or rented from a retailer during the period that the tax is effective in the d…

Sec. 1085.305. CONSIDERATION OF TAX RATE. The rate of the sales and use tax imposed by the district under this subchapter is not counted in determining the limitation prescribed by law on local sales and use taxes imposed by a municipality or county in the district. Added by Acts…

Sec. 1085.306. APPLICABILITY OF TAX CODE. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) and Section 1085.307, Chapter 323, Tax Code, governs: (1) an election to approve the adoption of the sales and use tax under this subchapter; and (2) the imposition, computation, administration, go…

Sec. 1085.307. REPEAL OF TAX. (a) If the district adopts the tax under Section 1085.302, the county clerk of Parker County shall place on the ballot a proposition on the question of repealing the tax if the county clerk receives a petition requesting the repeal that is signed by …

Sec. 1086.001. 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 Crosby County Hospital District. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. Ap…

Sec. 1086.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION. The Crosby County Hospital District operates and is financed as provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and by this chapter. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1086.003. ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION. The district is a public entity performing an essential public function. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1086.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Crosby County, Texas. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1086.005. DISTRICT SUPPORT OR MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION. This state may not become obligated for the support or maintenance of the district. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1086.006. 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013. SUBCHAPT…

Sec. 1086.051. BOARD ELECTION AND APPOINTMENT; TERM. (a) The district is governed by a board of 12 directors as follows: (1) two directors elected from each commissioners precinct; and (2) four directors appointed by the Crosby County Commissioners Court. (b) Directors serve stag…

Sec. 1086.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION. Not later than the 35th day before the date of a directors' election, notice of the election must be published one time in a newspaper with general circulation in the district. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, …

Sec. 1086.053. BALLOT PETITION. A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for a position as an elected director must file with the board secretary a petition requesting that action. The petition must: (1) be signed by at least 10 registered…

Sec. 1086.054. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) To be eligible to be a candidate for an elected position or to serve as an elected director, a person must be: (1) a resident of the district; and (2) a registered voter. (b) To be eligible to serve as an appointed director, a person …

Sec. 1086.055. BOND; RECORD OF BOND. (a) Before assuming the duties of office, each director must execute a bond for $5,000 that is: (1) payable to the district; and (2) conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties. (b) The board may pay for directors' bonds w…

Sec. 1086.056. 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1086.057. OFFICERS. (a) The board shall elect from among its members a president and a vice president. (b) The board shall appoint a secretary, who need not be a director. (c) The president may vote only to break a tie vote. (d) Each officer of the board serves a one-year te…

Sec. 1086.058. 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. 1086.059. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of a majority of the directors voting is necessary in any matter relating to district business. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1086.060. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board may appoint a qualified person as district administrator. (b) The district administrator serves at the will of the board and is entitled to compensation as determined by the board. (c) Before assuming the duties of district adm…

Sec. 1086.061. 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 general affairs of the district. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg.,…

Sec. 1086.062. ASSISTANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ATTORNEY. (a) The board may appoint qualified persons as: (1) the assistant district administrator; and (2) the attorney for the district. (b) The assistant district administrator and the attorney for the district serve at the will…

Sec. 1086.063. APPOINTMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES. (a) The board may appoint to the staff any doctors the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments as considered necessary. (b) The district may employ technicians, nu…

Sec. 1086.064. RETIREMENT BENEFITS. The board may provide retirement benefits for district employees by: (1) establishing or administering a retirement program; or (2) participating in: (A) the Texas County and District Retirement System; or (B) another statewide retirement syste…

Sec. 1086.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility for operating hospital facilities and for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1086.102. RESTRICTION ON GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY TAXATION AND DEBT. Crosby County, the City of Ralls, Crosbyton, or Lorenzo, or any other governmental entity in which the district is located may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to pro…

Sec. 1086.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION. The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the district's money and resources. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1086.104. RULES. The board may adopt rules governing: (1) the operation of the hospital and hospital system; and (2) the duties, functions, and responsibilities of district staff and employees. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1,…

Sec. 1086.105. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES. The board may prescribe: (1) the method of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and (2) accounting and control procedures for the district. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.0…

Sec. 1086.106. MOBILE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE. The district may operate or provide for the operation of a mobile emergency medical service. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1086.107. DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT. (a) The board shall determine: (1) the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system; and (2) the type of equipment necessary for hospital care. (b) The board may: (1) acquire …

Sec. 1086.108. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in property located in district territory if the interest is necessary to exercise a right or authority conferred by this chapter. (b) The district m…

Sec. 1086.109. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY. In exercising the power of eminent domain, if the board requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction of any railroad, highway, pipeline, or electric transmission and ele…

Sec. 1086.110. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS. The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust for any purpose and under any direction, limitation, or other provision prescribed in writing by the donor that is consistent with the proper management of the distr…

Sec. 1086.111. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. (a) The board may enter into construction contracts for the district. (b) The board may enter into a construction contract that involves the expenditure of more than the amount provided by Section 271.024, Local Government Code, only after c…