Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1111.207. REVENUE AND SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) The district may, without an election, 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 an…

Sec. 1111.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX. (a) The board shall impose a tax on all taxable 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 and indebtedness assumed by the …

Sec. 1111.252. TAX RATE. The board shall 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. 1111.253. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. Unless the board elects to have taxes assessed and collected by its own tax assessor-collector under Section 1111.254, the tax assessor-collector of Walker County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by …

Sec. 1111.254. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. (a) The board by majority vote 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 before December 1…

Sec. 1112.001. 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 West Coke County Hospital District. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff…

Sec. 1112.002. AUTHORITY FOR CREATION. The West Coke County Hospital District is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and has the rights, powers, and duties prescribed by this chapter. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), …

Sec. 1112.003. ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION. The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1112.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of County Commissioners Precincts 1 and 3 of Coke County, Texas, as those boundaries existed on January 1, 1963. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.…

Sec. 1112.005. 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1112.006. 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015. SUBCHAP…

Sec. 1112.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The district is governed by a board of five directors elected from the district at large. (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…

Sec. 1112.052. 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 Coke County. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1,…

Sec. 1112.053. BALLOT PETITION. A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file a petition requesting that action. The petition must be: (1) signed by at least 25 registered voters; and (2) filed by the deadline imposed by …

Sec. 1112.054. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. A person must at the time of election or appointment as director: (1) be a resident of the district; (2) own land subject to taxation in the district; and (3) be at least 18 years of age. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B.…

Sec. 1112.055. FILING OF OATH. The constitutional oath of office executed by a director must be filed in the district's office. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1112.056. 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. 1112.057. OFFICERS. The board shall elect from among its members a president, a vice president, and a secretary. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1112.058. COMPENSATION. A director serves without compensation. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1112.059. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of three directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1112.060. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board shall appoint a qualified person as district administrator. (b) The board may appoint an assistant administrator. (c) The district administrator and any assistant administrator serve at the will of the …

Sec. 1112.061. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR. Subject to any limitations 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., C…

Sec. 1112.062. EMPLOYEES. The board may employ any doctors, technicians, nurses, and other employees as considered necessary for the efficient operation of the district or may provide that the district administrator has the authority to employ those persons. Added by Acts 2013, 8…

Sec. 1112.063. RETIREMENT PROGRAM. The board may enter into any contract or agreement with this state or the federal government as required to establish or continue a retirement program for the benefit of the district's employees. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B…

Sec. 1112.064. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION. (a) The board shall: (1) keep an accurate account of board meetings and proceedings; and (2) maintain at the district's principal office all district records and accounts, including contracts, notices, duplicate vouchers, …

Sec. 1112.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility for: (1) operating all hospital facilities for providing medical and hospital care of indigent persons; and (2) providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants. Added by Acts 201…

Sec. 1112.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT. Coke County or another political subdivision, other than the district, may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes for medical treatment of indigent persons in the district. …

Sec. 1112.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION. The board shall manage, control, and administer the district's hospitals and hospital system. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1112.104. 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. 1112.105. RULES. The board may adopt rules for the operation of the district and as required to administer this chapter. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1112.106. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING. 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. Apri…

Sec. 1112.107. 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 to a power, right, or privilege conferred by this ch…

Sec. 1112.108. 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. 1112.109. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT. The board may contract with: (1) any county or municipality located outside the district for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality; and (2) this state or a fede…

Sec. 1112.110. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES. (a) When a patient who resides in the district is 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 legally liable fo…

Sec. 1112.111. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED. The district, through the board, may sue and be sued. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015. SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 1112.151. BUDGET. (a) The district administrator shall prepare for approval by the board an annual budget that corresponds to the district's fiscal year. (b) Not later than August 31 of each year, the board shall publish notice of a public hearing on the proposed budget. The…

Sec. 1112.152. FISCAL YEAR. The district operates on a fiscal year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1112.153. AUDIT. (a) The district 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 201…

Sec. 1112.154. 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 disbursements of that money. Added by Acts …

Sec. 1112.155. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall select one or more banks 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 an appropriate bank to pa…

Sec. 1112.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district for any purpose related to the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings and improvements, and …

Sec. 1112.202. 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 and to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as t…

Sec. 1112.203. 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 at an election held for that purpose. (b) The board shall call the election. The election must be held…

Sec. 1112.204. EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name and the board secretary shall attest the bonds. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1112.205. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) District refunding bonds may, without an election, be issued to refund any bonds or other refundable 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 p…