Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1105.253. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. The tax assessor-collector of Terry County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1106.001. 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 Texhoma Memorial Hospital District. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff.…

Sec. 1106.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION. The Texhoma Memorial Hospital District operates in accordance with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1106.003. 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. 1106.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of the Texhoma Independent School District in Sherman County, as those boundaries existed as of January 1, 1967. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.0…

Sec. 1106.051. BOARD; TERM. (a) The board consists of five elected directors. (b) Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code, directors serve staggered two-year terms with the terms of two or three directors expiring each year as appropri…

Sec. 1106.052. 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 the district. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1,…

Sec. 1106.053. 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 not less than 15 registered voters; and (2) fil…

Sec. 1106.054. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. A person may not be appointed or elected a director unless the person: (1) is a resident of the district; (2) owns land in the district subject to taxation; and (3) is at least 18 years of age at the time of the election or appointment. A…

Sec. 1106.055. BOND NOT REQUIRED. A director is not required to post a public official's bond. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1106.056. 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 three for any reason, the remaining directors shall immediately call a…

Sec. 1106.057. 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. 1106.058. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. A director serves without compensation but is entitled to reimbursement 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…

Sec. 1106.059. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of three 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. 1106.060. EMPLOYEES. The board may employ a general manager, attorney, bookkeeper, architect, and any other employee considered necessary for the efficient operation of the district. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1106.061. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION. 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 district office; and (2) open to public insp…

Sec. 1106.062. 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. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES

Sec. 1106.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants and needy and indigent residents. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1106.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION. Sherman County or any other political subdivision in the district may not impose a tax on property in the district for hospital purposes. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1…

Sec. 1106.103. MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF DISTRICT. The management and control of the district are vested in the board. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1106.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM. The district shall provide for: (1) the establishment of a hospital system to provide medical and hospital care to district residents by: (A) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and improvements; and (B) equippin…

Sec. 1106.105. RULES. (a) The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the district and district facilities. (b) The rules may, on approval by the board, be published in booklet form at district expense and made available to any taxpayer on request. Added by Acts 2011, 82…

Sec. 1106.106. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES. (a) The board may prescribe the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district. (b) The board shall prescribe: (1) all accounting and control procedures; and (2) the method of purchasing necessar…

Sec. 1106.107. 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, real, personal, or mixed, located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient to exercise a right, powe…

Sec. 1106.108. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS. The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the…

Sec. 1106.109. CONTRACTS WITH POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CARE. (a) The board may enter into an agreement or contract with another political subdivision of this state that has boundaries contiguous to the district, on terms the board considers reasonable and p…

Sec. 1106.110. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES. (a) When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the board shall have an inquiry made into the circumstances of: (1) the patient; and (2) the patient's relatives legally liable for the patient's s…

Sec. 1106.111. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED. As a governmental agency, the district may sue and be sued in its own name in any court of this state. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013. SUBCHAPTER D. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 1106.151. BUDGET. The board annually shall require a budget to be prepared for the next fiscal year that includes: (1) proposed expenditures and disbursements; (2) estimated receipts and collections; and (3) the amount of taxes required to be imposed for the year. Added by A…

Sec. 1106.152. PROPOSED BUDGET: NOTICE AND HEARING. (a) The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget. (b) Notice of the hearing must be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in Sherman County not later than the 10th day before the date of t…

Sec. 1106.153. FISCAL YEAR. The district's fiscal year begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1106.154. ANNUAL AUDIT. The board annually shall have an independent audit made of the district's books and records. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1106.155. DEPOSITORY OR TREASURER. (a) The board by resolution shall designate a bank or banks in Sherman County as the district's depository or treasurer. A designated bank serves for two years and until a successor is designated. (b) All district money shall be secured in …

Sec. 1106.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith of the district for any purpose relating to the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings or improvements and equipping the bu…

Sec. 1106.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) 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 general obligation bonds issued under Section 1106.201 as the bonds mature. (b) The…

Sec. 1106.203. 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 voting in an election held for that purpose. (b) The board may order a bond election on its own motion. (c) T…

Sec. 1106.204. MATURITY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. District general obligation bonds must mature not later than 40 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. 1106.205. 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. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, …

Sec. 1106.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX. (a) On final approval of the budget, the board shall impose a tax on all taxable property in the district subject to district taxation. (b) The board shall impose the tax to: (1) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds …

Sec. 1106.252. TAX RATE. The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1107.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of hospital managers of the district. (2) "District" means the Titus County Hospital District. (3) "Manager" means a member of the board. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, …

Sec. 1107.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION. The Titus County Hospital District operates in accordance with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and has the powers and responsibilities provided by that section. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01,…

Sec. 1107.003. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Titus County. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015. SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

Sec. 1107.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The board consists of seven voting managers and one nonvoting manager as follows: (1) one voting manager elected from each commissioners precinct of Titus County; (2) three voting managers elected from the district at large; and (3) the ch…

Sec. 1107.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION. (a) The board shall give notice of an election of managers 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 of the not…

Sec. 1107.053. BALLOT PETITION. A person seeking to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for manager must file with the board secretary a petition requesting that action. The petition must: (1) be signed by at least 10 registered voters who reside in the di…