Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 21.301. ACQUISITION OF EXISTING FACILITIES. If the district acquires existing works, improvements, and waste disposal, treatment, and other facilities, plants, pipelines, equipment, and appliances that are completed, partially completed, or under construction, the district m…

Sec. 21.302. SOLID WASTE RECOVERY FACILITY. The district may construct or acquire and operate a facility used to store, handle, sort, bail, recycle, process, and recover solid waste. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 21.303. STANDARDS FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING. (a) The district shall establish minimum standards of operation for all aspects of solid waste handling, including: (1) storage; (2) collection; (3) incineration; (4) recycling; (5) sanitary landfill; and (6) composting. (b) Before…

Sec. 21.304. MANAGEMENT OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE. (a) The district may assume the exclusive authority to exercise the powers granted to a county under Section 361.165, Health and Safety Code, including the power to issue licenses and exercise municipal solid waste management auth…

Sec. 21.305. ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS. (a) The district may apply to the commission for designation as an authorized agent to implement and enforce on-site sewage disposal rules under Chapter 366, Health and Safety Code. (b) If the district finds that due to the nature of …

Sec. 21.306. ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF DISPOSAL SYSTEMS. The district may: (1) acquire and provide by purchase, gift, or lease a disposal system in the district or in a county adjacent to the district; (2) construct and provide a disposal system in the district …

Sec. 21.307. WASTE DISPOSAL CONTRACTS. (a) The district may contract to receive and to treat or dispose of waste from a person in the district. (b) The district shall set fees in the contract after considering: (1) the quality of the waste; (2) the quantity of the waste; (3) the …

Sec. 21.351. ACCOUNTING. The district shall keep complete and accurate accounts of its business transactions in accordance with generally accepted methods of accounting. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 21.352. ANNUAL BUDGET. (a) The district's annual budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a statement of: (1) the outstanding district obligations; (2) the amount of cash on hand to the credit of each district fund; (3) the amount of money received by th…

Sec. 21.353. SWORN STATEMENT REGARDING MONEY AND DISBURSEMENTS. As soon as practicable after the close of the fiscal year, the district treasurer shall prepare for the board a sworn statement of: (1) the amount of money that belongs to the district; and (2) an account of the disb…

Sec. 21.354. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall name one or more banks to serve as depository for the district's money. (b) District money, other than money transmitted to a bank for payment of bonds issued by the district, shall be deposited as received with the depository bank and…

Sec. 21.355. INVESTMENTS. (a) The board may place district money in a certificate of deposit of a state or national bank or a state or federal savings and loan association in this state if the money is secured in the manner required for the security of county funds. (b) The board…

Sec. 21.356. PAYMENT OF EXPENSES. (a) The board may pay: (1) costs and expenses necessarily incurred in the district's operation; (2) legal fees; and (3) other incidental expenses. (b) The board may reimburse a person for money advanced for a payment described by Subsection (a). …

Sec. 21.357. BORROWING MONEY. The district may borrow money for any purpose authorized by this chapter. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 21.358. PAYMENT OF JUDGMENTS. A court of this state that renders a money judgment against the district may require the board to pay the judgment from money in the district depository that is not dedicated to the payment of any district debt. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.…

Sec. 21.401. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS. The board may issue and sell bonds in the district's name to acquire land and construct works, improvements, and waste disposal, treatment, and other facilities, plants, pipelines, equipment, and appliances as provided by this chapter. Added…

Sec. 21.402. BOND PAYMENT. The board may provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds: (1) from the imposition of property taxes on all taxable property in the district; (2) by pledging all or part of the designated revenue from the ownership or operation…

Sec. 21.403. BOND ELECTION. (a) The district may not issue bonds until the issuance is approved by a majority of voters voting in the district at an election held for that purpose. (b) The board may order a bond election. The order calling the election must state: (1) the hours d…

Sec. 21.404. MATURITY OF BONDS. District bonds may mature not more than 50 years after the date of issuance. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 21.405. SIGNATURE. District bonds must be signed and executed as provided by the board in the resolution or order authorizing the bonds. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 21.406. BOND PROVISIONS. (a) In an order or resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds, including refunding bonds, the board may: (1) provide for the flow of money; (2) provide for the establishment and maintenance of an interest and sinking fund, a reserve fund, and other…

Sec. 21.407. MANDAMUS BY BONDHOLDERS. A holder of a district bond is entitled, in addition to any other right or remedy provided by law, to a writ of mandamus requiring the district and its officials to observe and perform any covenant, condition, or obligation provided by the or…

Sec. 21.408. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The board may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding indebtedness 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 the bonds to be refunded; or (2) ex…

Sec. 21.409. TAX EXEMPTION. District bonds, transactions relating to the bonds, and profits made in the sale of the bonds are exempt from state taxation or taxation by a municipality, county, special district, or other political subdivision of the state. Added by Acts 2007, 80th …

Sec. 21.451. AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE PROPERTY TAXES. The board annually may impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 21.452. AMOUNT OF TAX. (a) The amount of tax imposed by the board must be in an amount necessary to pay: (1) the principal of and interest on district bonds; and (2) the expense of assessing and collecting taxes. (b) The district may impose a maintenance and operating tax in…

Sec. 21.453. TAX RATE. In setting the tax rate, the board shall take into consideration the income of the district from sources other than taxation. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 21.454. TAX COLLECTOR. The board may: (1) provide for the appointment of a tax collector for the district; or (2) contract for the collection of taxes as provided by the Tax Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1001.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of hospital managers of the district. (2) "District" means the City of Amarillo Hospital District. (3) "Governing body" means the governing body of the City of Amarillo. (4) "Manager" means a member of the b…

Sec. 1001.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. (a) The district is: (1) a public entity performing an essential public function; and (2) a body politic and corporate. (b) The functions of the district are governmental and public. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01,…

Sec. 1001.003. DUTY TO NAME DISTRICT. The governing body shall specify the name of the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1001.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of the City of Amarillo unless the district territory is expanded under: (1) Subchapter D; or (2) other law. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. A…

Sec. 1001.051. BOARD; TERM. (a) The board consists of not fewer than five and not more than seven managers appointed by the governing body. (b) Managers serve two-year terms unless four-year elected terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code. The terms ma…

Sec. 1001.052. MANAGER REMOVAL. By majority vote, the governing body may remove a manager with or without cause. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1001.053. OFFICERS. (a) The board shall select from among the managers a presiding officer. (b) The presiding officer shall preside over the board. A presiding officer pro tem shall preside in the absence of the presiding officer. (c) The district administrator or any manage…

Sec. 1001.054. COMPENSATION. A manager serves without pay. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1001.055. RECORDS OF PROCEEDINGS. (a) The secretary shall keep suitable records of all proceedings of each board meeting. (b) After each meeting: (1) the presiding officer or the presiding officer pro tem shall read and sign the record; and (2) the secretary shall attest the…

Sec. 1001.056. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board shall: (1) appoint a person qualified by training and experience as district administrator; and (2) determine the administrator's compensation. (b) The board may remove the district administrator at any time. (c) Before assumin…

Sec. 1001.057. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR. Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall: (1) perform the duties required by the board; (2) supervise the work and activities of the district; and (3) direct the affairs of the di…

Sec. 1001.058. ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board may designate an assistant administrator to discharge a duty or function of the district administrator in the event of the administrator's incapacity, absence, or inability to discharge the duty or function. (b) The assistant …

Sec. 1001.059. LEGAL COUNSEL. (a) The attorneys who represent the City of Amarillo in civil matters may represent the board in all legal matters. (b) The district shall contribute sufficient money to the City of Amarillo's account designated for the attorneys of the city to pay a…

Sec. 1001.060. EMPLOYEES. (a) The board may employ doctors, nurses, technicians, and other employees considered advisable for the efficient operation of the hospital or hospital system. (b) The board may delegate to the district administrator the authority to hire district employ…

Sec. 1001.061. PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION. The board may use district money to ensure the initial and continued qualification of physicians and other personnel. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1001.062. HEALTH CARE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. (a) The board may spend district money, enter into an agreement, or take other necessary action to conduct, participate in, or assist in providing health care educational programs for: (1) the public; or (2) current or potential me…

Sec. 1001.063. RETIREMENT PROGRAM. The board may establish or continue a retirement program for the benefit of the district's employees or contract with this state or the federal government for that purpose. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. Apri…

Sec. 1001.064. LIABILITY INSURANCE. The board may purchase insurance to protect the managers from any liability that results from service on the board. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.