Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1104.062. 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. 1104.063. 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. 1104.064. 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. 1104.101. 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. 1104.102. RESTRICTION ON MUNICIPAL TAXATION AND DEBT. The City of Teague may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care for district residents. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff.…

Sec. 1104.103. 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. 1104.104. 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. 1104.105. 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. 1104.106. 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. 1104.107. 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. 1104.108. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY. In exercising the power of eminent domain, if the board requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction of any railroad, highway, pipeline, or electric transmission, telegr…

Sec. 1104.109. 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. 1104.110. 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…

Sec. 1104.111. OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS. The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a hospital facility for the district. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1104.112. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR SERVICES. The board may contract with a political subdivision of this state or with a state or federal agency for the district to: (1) furnish a mobile emergency medical service; or (2) provide for the investigatory or welfa…

Sec. 1104.113. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES. (a) When an individual who resides in the district is admitted as a patient to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the financial circumstances of: (1) the patient; and (2) a relative of th…

Sec. 1104.114. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES. (a) The board shall require a county or municipality located outside the district to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality. (b) On behalf of the district, …

Sec. 1104.115. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED. The board may sue and be sued on behalf of the district. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013. SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 1104.151. BUDGET. (a) The district administrator shall prepare a proposed annual budget for the district. (b) The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a statement of: (1) the outstanding obligations of the district; (2) the amount of cash on…

Sec. 1104.152. NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET. (a) The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget. (b) The board shall publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the district not later than the 10th day before the date of the …

Sec. 1104.153. AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET. After the annual budget is adopted, the budget may be amended on the board's approval. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1104.154. 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. 1104.155. 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 201…

Sec. 1104.156. ANNUAL AUDIT. The board annually 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. 1104.157. INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS. The annual audit and other district records shall be open to inspection during regular business hours at the district's principal office. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April…

Sec. 1104.158. FINANCIAL REPORT. As soon as practicable after the close of the fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board: (1) a sworn statement of the amount of district money; and (2) an account of the disbursements of that money. Added by Acts 2011, 82…

Sec. 1104.159. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall select at least one bank to serve as a depository for district money. (b) District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1104.160(b) and money transmitted to a bank for payment of bonds or obligations issued or assu…

Sec. 1104.160. SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS. (a) Except as provided by Sections 1104.110, 1104.201, 1104.204, and 1104.205, the district may not incur a debt payable from district revenue other than the revenue on hand or to be on hand in the current and immediately follo…

Sec. 1104.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. If authorized by an election, the board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements; or (2) equip b…

Sec. 1104.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district, 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 interest on the bonds as the b…

Sec. 1104.203. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION. (a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters. (b) The board may order a bond election. (c) The order calling the election must specify: (1) the nature and…

Sec. 1104.204. REVENUE BONDS. (a) The board may issue revenue bonds to: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, equip, or renovate 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. 1104.205. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) District refunding bonds may be issued 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 outstanding indebtedness; or (…

Sec. 1104.206. MATURITY OF BONDS. District bonds must mature not later than 50 years after the date of issuance. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1104.207. EXECUTION OF BONDS. The board president shall execute the district's bonds in the district's name, and the board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), S…

Sec. 1104.208. 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) any transaction relating to the bonds; and (3) profits made in the sale of the bonds. Added by Acts 2011…

Sec. 1104.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX. (a) The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation. (b) The tax may be used to pay: (1) the general obligation bonds issued and the indebtedness assumed by the district; and (2) district maint…

Sec. 1104.252. 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) Unless the rate is increased as provided by Section 1104.253, the tax rate for all purposes may not exceed…

Sec. 1104.253. ELECTION TO INCREASE MAXIMUM TAX RATE. (a) The board may order an election to increase the district's maximum tax rate to 12 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district. The board shall order the election if the board receives a petition reques…

Sec. 1104.254. 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01…

Sec. 1104.301. DISSOLUTION; ELECTION. (a) The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose. (b) A majority of the board may order that a dissolution election be held. (c) If the board receives a petiti…

Sec. 1104.302. NOTICE OF ELECTION. (a) The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter by publishing once a week for two consecutive weeks a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district. (b) The first publication …

Sec. 1104.303. BALLOT. The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the Teague Hospital District." Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1104.304. ELECTION RESULTS. (a) If the board finds that the election results favor the proposition to dissolve the district, the board shall: (1) issue an order declaring the district be dissolved; and (2) specify in the order the date the dissolution takes effect. (b) If th…

Sec. 1104.305. DIRECTORS IN OFFICE AFTER DISSOLUTION. The directors in office on the date of the dissolution shall continue in office, without further election, until: (1) the affairs of the district are effectively concluded; and (2) all duties or acts required of the board are …

Sec. 1104.306. IMPOSITION OF TAX; TRANSFER OF DEBTS. After issuing the dissolution order, the board shall determine the debt owed by the district and shall: (1) impose on property subject to taxation in the district a tax in proportion of the debt to the property value and use th…