Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1010.116. PURCHASING. The board may purchase any material, supply, equipment, or vehicle needed by the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1010.117. DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY. The district may sell or otherwise dispose of any type of property, including equipment, on terms the board finds are in the best interest of the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2…

Sec. 1010.118. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES. (a) When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the board or a board representative may have an inquiry made into the financial circumstances of: (1) the patient; and (2) the patient's relatives …

Sec. 1010.119. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES TO NONRESIDENTS. If a welfare patient, who is not a district resident, is admitted to a district facility, the district may: (1) seek reimbursement from the patient's county of residence; and (2) sue for reimbursement. Added by Acts 2007,…

Sec. 1010.120. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED; SERVICE OF PROCESS. (a) The district, through its directors, may sue and be sued in the district's own name in any court of this state. (b) Service of process in any suit may be made by serving any two directors. Added by Acts 2007, 80…

Sec. 1010.151. BUDGET. An annual budget for each fiscal year shall be prepared as directed by, and for approval of, the board. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1010.152. AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET. The board may amend the budget as the board considers necessary. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1010.153. FISCAL YEAR. The district's fiscal year ends on the last day of April. The board may change the fiscal year. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1010.154. ANNUAL AUDIT. (a) The board shall have an independent certified public accountant audit all transactions relating to the district for each fiscal year. (b) The accountant's audit report shall be submitted to the board not later than the 90th day after the date the …

Sec. 1010.155. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall select one or more banks to serve as the district's depository. (b) District money shall be deposited as received with the district's depository bank. (c) All deposits shall be secured in the manner provided for securing county funds…

Sec. 1010.156. INVESTMENT OF DISTRICT MONEY. The board may invest district money in: (1) bonds of the United States, this state, or any political subdivision of this state; or (2) bonds issued by any agency of the United States if the payment of the principal and interest is guar…

Sec. 1010.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district for any purpose relating to: (1) the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings and improvements for…

Sec. 1010.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued under Section 1010.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation at a rate sufficient to: (1) pay the interest on t…

Sec. 1010.203. REVENUE AND SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) The district may issue revenue or special obligation bonds as authorized by the laws of this state relating to the issuance of revenue or special obligation bonds, including Sections 264.042-264.049 and 284.031, Health and …

Sec. 1010.204. BOND ELECTION. (a) The district may not issue bonds unless the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose. (b) A proposition to authorize the issuance of district bonds may be submitted at any district elec…

Sec. 1010.205. MATURITY OF BONDS. District bonds, including revenue bonds, must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1010.206. EXECUTION OF BONDS. Bonds shall be signed and executed as provided by the board in the resolution or order authorizing the issuance of bonds. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1010.207. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION. The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state: (1) bonds issued or assumed by the district; (2) the transfer and issuance of the bonds; and (3) profits made in the sale of the bonds. Added …

Sec. 1010.208. REFUNDING OR FUNDING AND RETIRING CERTAIN OLDER BONDS. (a) This section applies only to bonds approved in an election held before May 31, 1991. (b) Except as provided by Subsection (c) and notwithstanding any legal defect in the incurrence, issuance, or assumption …

Sec. 1010.251. TAX ELECTION. The district may impose a tax only if authorized by a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1010.252. 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 shall be imposed for and may be pledged to: (1) meet the requirements of district bonds; (2) provide for the district's maintena…

Sec. 1010.253. TAX RATE. (a) The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district. (b) In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider all district income, including income from sources other than taxation that…

Sec. 1010.254. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. (a) This section applies unless the board elects to have taxes assessed and collected under Section 1010.255 or 1010.256. (b) The tax assessor-collector of Burleson County shall assess and collect taxes im…

Sec. 1010.255. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. (a) The board may elect to have district taxes assessed and collected by a tax assessor-collector appointed by the board. An election under this subsection must be made by December 1 and governs the mann…

Sec. 1010.256. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR OF ANOTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. (a) The board may elect to have all or part of the district's taxes assessed and collected by a political subdivision in which any part of the district is located. An election und…

Sec. 1011.001. 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 Schleicher County Hospital District. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff…

Sec. 1011.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION. The Schleicher County Hospital District operates in accordance with and has the powers and responsibilities provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. Apri…

Sec. 1011.003. POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. The district is a political subdivision of this state. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1011.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Schleicher County. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1011.005. 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. 1011.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) Except as provided by Section 1011.064, the board consists of seven directors elected from the district at large. (b) Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code: (1) directors serve staggered two-y…

Sec. 1011.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION. At least 10 days before the date of a directors' election, notice of the election must be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in Schleicher County. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. Apr…

Sec. 1011.053. BALLOT PETITION. (a) 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 signed by not fewer than 10 registered voters. (b) The pet…

Sec. 1011.054. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. A person may not be appointed or elected as a director unless the person is: (1) a resident of the district; and (2) at least 18 years of age at the time of the appointment or election. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 11…

Sec. 1011.055. BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH. (a) Each director shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $1,000 that is: (1) payable to the district; and (2) conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties. (b) Each director's bond and constitutional oath of …

Sec. 1011.056. 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 four for any reason, the remaining directors shall immediately call a …

Sec. 1011.057. OFFICERS. The board shall elect from among its members a president and a secretary. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1011.058. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. A director serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties on approval of the expenses by the board. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff…

Sec. 1011.059. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of a majority of 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. 1011.060. MEETINGS. (a) A board meeting may be called by the president or a majority of the directors. (b) Notice of the time and place of a board meeting must be given to each director not later than the seventh day before the time of the meeting. (c) This section does not …

Sec. 1011.061. EMPLOYEES. The board may employ a general manager and other necessary professional and clerical personnel. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1011.062. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.Except as provided by Section 1011.055, all district records, including books, accounts, notices, and minutes, and all other matters of the district and the operation of its facilities shall be: (1) maintained at the distri…

Sec. 1011.063. SEAL. The board may adopt a seal for the district. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1011.064. ALTERNATIVE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BY PRECINCT. (a) The board may adopt an order to elect directors from five districts according to the commissioners precinct method. (b) If the board adopts an order under Subsection (a), one director is elected by the voters of th…

Sec. 1011.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility for providing medical and hospital care for the district's residents, including the district's needy and indigent residents. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April…

Sec. 1011.102. RESTRICTION ON COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL TAXATION. Schleicher County or a municipality in Schleicher County may not impose a tax for hospital purposes. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.