Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1100.003. ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION. The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1100.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. Unless the district's boundaries are expanded under Subchapter D, the boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of County Commissioners Precinct Number 3 of Randall County, Texas, as the boundaries of that precinct existed o…

Sec. 1100.005. 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 district by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution. Added by A…

Sec. 1100.006. 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1100.007. 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. 1100.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) Unless the number of directors is increased or decreased in accordance with Section 1100.060, the board consists of seven directors elected from the district at large. (b) Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Healt…

Sec. 1100.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION. At least 30 days before the date of a directors' election, notice of the election must be published one time in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation in the district. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., …

Sec. 1100.053. 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 be: (1) signed by at least 10 registered taxpaying voters; and (2…

Sec. 1100.054. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is: (1) a resident of the district; and (2) a qualified voter. (b) A person is not eligible to serve as a director if the person is: (1) the district administrat…

Sec. 1100.055. BOARD VACANCY. If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall fill the vacancy 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. 1100.056. OFFICERS. (a) The board shall elect: (1) a president and a vice president from among its members; and (2) a secretary, who need not be a director. (b) Each officer of the board serves a one-year term. (c) The board shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the une…

Sec. 1100.057. QUORUM; VOTING REQUIREMENT. (a) Any four directors constitute a quorum. (b) A concurrence of four directors is sufficient 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. 1100.058. EXPENSES. A director or officer 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 Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147…

Sec. 1100.059. PAYMENT FOR ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS. The board may establish a system of payments set at a reasonable amount determined by the board for attending board or committee meetings related to the performance of official duties. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 …

Sec. 1100.060. PETITION TO CHANGE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. (a) A petition to increase or decrease the number of directors by one or two directors may be presented to the board at any time. (b) A petition to increase or decrease the number of directors must: (1) be executed by at leas…

Sec. 1100.061. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board shall appoint a qualified person as district administrator. (b) The district administrator may appoint an assistant administrator. (c) The district administrator shall serve at the will of the board and…

Sec. 1100.062. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR. Subject to any limitation 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch…

Sec. 1100.063. 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 if warranted. (b) The district may employ fiscal agents, accountants…

Sec. 1100.064. RECRUITMENT OF MEDICAL STAFF. (a) The district may spend district money to recruit physicians, nurses, or other trained medical personnel. (b) The district may pay the tuition or other costs or expenses of a full-time medical or nursing student who: (1) is enrolled…

Sec. 1100.065. CONTINUING EDUCATION; RETRAINING. The board may spend district money for continuing education and retraining of employees. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES

Sec. 1100.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility for operating all hospital facilities for providing 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. 1100.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT. A political subdivision located within the district may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care for district inhabitants. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd …

Sec. 1100.103. 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. 1100.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM. (a) 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 hospita…

Sec. 1100.105. RULES. The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the hospital, the hospital system, and the district's staff and employees. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1100.106. 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01,…

Sec. 1100.107. 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 lease all or part of the district's buildings and other facilities on terms c…

Sec. 1100.108. 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 to a power, right, or privilege conferred by this ch…

Sec. 1100.109. 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. 1100.110. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. A construction contract that involves the expenditure of more than $15,000 may be made only after advertising in the manner provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147)…

Sec. 1100.111. OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS. The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a district facility. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1100.112. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT. (a) The board may contract with a county or 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 may …

Sec. 1100.113. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR INVESTIGATORY OR OTHER SERVICES. The board may contract with another political subdivision or governmental agency for the district to provide investigatory or other services for the medical, hospital, or welfare needs of dis…

Sec. 1100.114. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES. (a) When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the circumstances of: (1) the patient; and (2) the patient's relatives legally liable for …

Sec. 1100.115. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES. (a) The board shall require the sheriff of Randall County or the police chief of a municipality located in Randall County, as appropriate, to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a person confined in a jail fac…

Sec. 1100.116. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED. The district, through the board, may sue and be sued. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013. SUBCHAPTER D. CHANGE IN BOUNDARIES

Sec. 1100.151. EXPANSION OF TERRITORY; ELECTION. (a) The board may order an election on the question of: (1) expanding the district's boundaries to include all of the territory in Randall County that is not included in the City of Amarillo Hospital District; (2) the assumption by…

Sec. 1100.152. BALLOT. The ballot for the election must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "Expanding the South Randall County Hospital District to include all of the territory in Randall County that is not included in the City of Amarillo Hospital Distri…

Sec. 1100.201. BUDGET. (a) The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board. (b) The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement of: (1) the outstanding obligations of the district; (2) the cash on hand to the credit of each dist…

Sec. 1100.202. NOTICE; HEARING; APPROVAL OF BUDGET. (a) The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget. (b) At least 10 days before the date of the hearing, notice of the hearing shall be published one time. (c) Any district taxpayer is entitled to be present…

Sec. 1100.203. AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET. The annual budget may be amended as required by circumstances. The board must approve all amendments. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1100.204. RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES. Money may be spent only for an expense included in the annual budget or an amendment to the budget. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1100.205. FISCAL YEAR. (a) The district operates according to a fiscal year established by the board. (b) The fiscal year may not be changed more than once in a 24-month period. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1100.206. AUDIT. The board shall have an audit made of the district's financial condition. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1100.207. INSPECTION OF AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS. The audit and other district records shall be open to inspection at the district's principal office. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1100.208. 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 …