Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1009.110. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS. The board may accept on behalf of the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for a purpose and under a written direction, limitation, or provision prescribed by the donor that is not inconsistent with th…

Sec. 1009.111. CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES TO CERTAIN PERSONS. (a) The board may contract with a county or a municipality located outside Cochran County for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality. (b) The board may contract with this state or…

Sec. 1009.112. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES. (a) When an indigent patient has been 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 liable for th…

Sec. 1009.113. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED. The district, through the board, may sue and be sued. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007. SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 1009.151. BUDGET; NOTICE OF HEARING. (a) The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board. The budget must be for the fiscal year prescribed by Section 1009.152. (b) Not later than August 31 of each year, the board shall give notice of a pu…

Sec. 1009.152. FISCAL YEAR. The district operates on a fiscal year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1009.153. ANNUAL AUDIT. (a) The district annually 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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. Ap…

Sec. 1009.154. 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 disbursement of that money. Added by Acts 2…

Sec. 1009.155. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall select one or more banks in Cochran County to serve as a depository for district money. (b) All district money shall be immediately deposited on receipt with a depository bank, except that sufficient money must be remitted to the app…

Sec. 1009.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings and improvements and to equip the buildings and improvements for a…

Sec. 1009.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1009.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax in an amount sufficient to: (1) create an interest and sinking fund; and (2) pay the principal …

Sec. 1009.203. 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 in an election held for that purpose. (b) The board shall call the election. The election must be held in accor…

Sec. 1009.204. 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 attest the bonds as provided by Chapter 618, Government Code. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B…

Sec. 1009.205. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding general obligation 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…

Sec. 1009.206. 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 of the bonds; and (3) the bond revenues and profits made in the sale of the bonds. Added by…

Sec. 1009.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX. The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation in the manner provided by law for county taxes. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1009.252. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. (a) The tax assessor-collector of Cochran County shall collect taxes imposed by the district and promptly transfer the money collected to a district depository. (b) The assessor-collector shall receive the compensation provided for by contra…

Sec. 1010.001. 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 Burleson County Hospital District. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff.…

Sec. 1010.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION. The district operates under and has the rights, powers, and duties provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and this chapter. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1010.003. ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION. The district is a governmental agency performing an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1010.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Burleson County. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1010.005. 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 board by resolution or order may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution. Adde…

Sec. 1010.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The district is governed by a board of 11 elected directors. (b) Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code: (1) directors serve two-year terms; and (2) the terms of the five directors elected to e…

Sec. 1010.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. To serve as a director, a person must be: (1) at least 21 years of age; and (2) a qualified voter of the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1010.053. BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE. (a) As soon as practicable after a director is elected or appointed, the director shall execute a bond for $5,000 that is: (1) approved by the board; (2) payable to the district; and (3) conditioned on the fai…

Sec. 1010.054. BOARD VACANCY. If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the board shall promptly appoint a director for the unexpired term. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1010.055. OFFICERS. (a) The board shall elect from its membership a president, a vice president, a secretary, a treasurer, and any other officers the board considers necessary. The district's depository bank may be designated as district treasurer. (b) The president is the d…

Sec. 1010.056. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. A director serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for travel or other expenses incurred on the district's behalf if: (1) the director presents a verified statement; and (2) the board approves the expenses. Added by Acts 2007, 80th…

Sec. 1010.057. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of six directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1010.058. MEETINGS. (a) The board: (1) shall hold the board's meetings at the board's designated meeting place; (2) may establish a schedule of regular meetings to conduct district business; and (3) may hold special meetings at other times as district business requires. (b) …

Sec. 1010.059. PERSONNEL. (a) The board shall employ or contract with all persons the board considers necessary or advisable to conduct district affairs, including doctors, nurses, medical technicians, engineers, architects, attorneys, financial advisors, a hospital administrator…

Sec. 1010.060. DUTIES OF MANAGER. The district may delegate to the manager the power to: (1) manage and operate the district hospital or hospital system or a portion of the district hospital or hospital system; and (2) employ and discharge employees or appoint and remove doctors …

Sec. 1010.061. RETIREMENT, DISABILITY, AND DEATH COMPENSATION FUND. (a) The board may: (1) provide for and administer a retirement, disability, and death compensation fund for district officers and employees; and (2) adopt a plan to effectuate the purpose of this section, includi…

Sec. 1010.062. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION. (a) The district shall maintain records and accounts in which full and proper entries are made of: (1) all dealings, transactions, and business matters that in any way affect or relate to the district; and (2) the allocati…

Sec. 1010.063. SEAL. The board shall adopt a seal for the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES

Sec. 1010.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1010.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT. A political subdivision other than the district may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care in the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., C…

Sec. 1010.103. MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL. The board shall manage and control all district affairs. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1010.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM. (a) The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital or hospital system in the district by: (1) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and improvements for hospital and medical care purposes; and (2) e…

Sec. 1010.105. DISTRICT ELECTIONS. (a) Each district election shall be called by resolution or order of the board. The order or resolution must specify: (1) the date of the election; (2) the proposition to be submitted and voted on; (3) the polling place; and (4) any other matter…

Sec. 1010.106. BYLAWS. The board may adopt bylaws to govern: (1) the time, place, and manner of conducting board meetings; (2) the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the board's officers and employees; (3) the disbursement of money by check, draft, or warrant; (4) the appoin…

Sec. 1010.107. 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 located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a right, power, or priv…

Sec. 1010.108. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY. In exercising the power of eminent domain, if the board requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of any railroad, electric transmission, telegraph or telephone li…

Sec. 1010.109. 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. 1010.110. OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS. The district may enter into an operating or management contract with any person regarding any district hospital or any part of the district hospital system. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff…

Sec. 1010.111. CONTRACT IN NAME OF DISTRICT. The district shall contract in the name of the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.