Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1008.203. AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET. The budget may be amended as required by circumstances. The board must approve all amendments. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1008.204. RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES. Money may be spent only for an expense included in the budget or an amendment to the budget. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1008.205. 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. 1008.206. ANNUAL AUDIT. The board annually shall have an audit made of the district's financial condition. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1008.207. INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS. The annual audit and other district records shall be open to inspection at the district's principal office. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1008.208. 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. 1008.209. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall select one or more banks inside or outside the district to serve as a depository for district money. (b) District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1008.210, and money transmitted to a bank for payment of bonds …

Sec. 1008.210. SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS. (a) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district may not incur an obligation payable from district revenues other than the revenues on hand or to be on hand in the current and following district fiscal years. (b) …

Sec. 1008.211. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY. (a) The board may borrow money for district obligations at the time the loan is made. (b) To secure a loan, the board may pledge: (1) district revenue that is not pledged to pay the district's bonded indebtedness; (2) a district…

Sec. 1008.251. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. The board may issue and sell general obligations bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district for any purpose relating to: (1) the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings or improvements; an…

Sec. 1008.252. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1008.251, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interes…

Sec. 1008.253. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION. (a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting at an election held for that purpose. (b) The board must specify in the order calling the election: (1) the dat…

Sec. 1008.254. MATURITY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. District general obligation bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1008.255. EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name. (b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Le…

Sec. 1008.256. REVENUE BONDS. (a) The board may issue revenue bonds to: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; or (2) acquire sites to be used for hospital purposes. (b) The bonds must be payable from and secu…

Sec. 1008.257. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding bonds issued or assumed by the district. (b) A refunding bond may be: (1) sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bonds applied to the payment of the bonds to be r…

Sec. 1008.258. 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; or (3) profits made in the sale of the bonds. Added by Acts 2005…

Sec. 1008.301. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX. (a) The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation. (b) The tax may be used to pay: (1) indebtedness issued or assumed by the district; and (2) the maintenance and operating expenses of the di…

Sec. 1008.302. TAX RATE. (a) The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax. (b) The tax rate on all taxable property in the district for all purposes may not exceed 75 cents on each $100…

Sec. 1008.303. 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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff…

Sec. 1009.001. 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 Cochran Memorial Hospital District. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. Apri…

Sec. 1009.002. AUTHORITY FOR CREATION. The Cochran Memorial Hospital District is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1009.003. ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION. The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1009.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Cochran County, Texas. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1009.005. 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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1009.006. 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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007. SUBCHAPTER B.…

Sec. 1009.051. BOARD; ELECTION. (a) The board consists of five elected directors. (b) One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct and one director is elected from the district at large. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April …

Sec. 1009.052. TERM. Directors serve staggered two-year terms unless a four-year term is established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1009.053. NOTICE OF ELECTION. At least 10 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in Cochran County. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1…

Sec. 1009.054. BALLOT PETITION. (a) A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file a petition requesting that action. (b) The petition must be: (1) signed by at least 10 qualified voters; and (2) filed at least 25 days bef…

Sec. 1009.055. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. To qualify for election to the board, a person must: (1) be a resident of Cochran County; and (2) own property in Cochran County subject to taxation. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1009.056. FILING OF OATH. The constitutional oath of office executed by a director must be filed in the district's office. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1009.057. 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. 1009.058. OFFICERS. The board shall elect from among its members a president, vice president, and secretary. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1009.059. COMPENSATION. A director is entitled to compensation at a rate determined by the board. The rate may not exceed $10 for each board meeting. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1009.060. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of three directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1009.061. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION. (a) The board shall: (1) keep an account of all board meetings and proceedings; and (2) maintain at the district's principal office all district records and accounts, including all contracts, notices, duplicate vouchers, a…

Sec. 1009.062. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board shall appoint a qualified person as district administrator. (b) The board may appoint an assistant to the district administrator. (c) The district administrator and any assistant administrator serves at…

Sec. 1009.063. 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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729…

Sec. 1009.064. EMPLOYEES. The board may employ nurses, technicians, and other lay personnel considered necessary for the efficient operation of the district or may delegate that authority to the district administrator. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01…

Sec. 1009.065. RETIREMENT PROGRAM. The board may enter into a contract or agreement with this state or the federal government to establish or continue a retirement program for the benefit of the district's employees. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, …

Sec. 1009.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility for: (1) operating all hospital facilities for providing medical and hospital care of indigent patients; and (2) providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy and indigent residents. Added…

Sec. 1009.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT. Cochran County or a municipality in Cochran County may not levy taxes or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or medical care. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, e…

Sec. 1009.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION. The board shall manage, control, and administer the district and the district's hospitals and hospital system. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1009.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM. The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital system by: (1) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and equipment; (2) equipping the buildings; and (3) administering the buildings and equipment for …

Sec. 1009.105. RULES. The board may adopt rules for the operation of the district and as required to administer this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.