Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1114.007. 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015. SUBCHAP…

Sec. 1114.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The district is governed by a board of nine directors elected as follows: (1) two directors elected from each commissioners precinct; and (2) one director elected from the district at large. (b) The two candidates receiving the most votes …

Sec. 1114.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION. At least 90 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 provide general circulation in the district. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg…

Sec. 1114.053. 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: (1) be signed by at least 10 registered voters; (2) be filed by …

Sec. 1114.054. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) To qualify for election to the board, a person must be: (1) a resident of the district; and (2) a qualified voter. (b) In addition to the qualifications required by Subsection (a), a person who is elected from a commissioners precinct…

Sec. 1114.055. OATH; BOND; RECORD OF BOND. (a) A person elected to the board shall qualify for office by executing: (1) a written oath; and (2) a good and sufficient surety bond for $5,000 that is: (A) in the form prescribed by the board; (B) payable to the district; and (C) cond…

Sec. 1114.056. BOARD VACANCY. If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors by a majority vote shall appoint a director for the unexpired term. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1114.057. OFFICERS. (a) The board shall elect from among its members a president, a vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer. (b) The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by one person. (c) Each officer of the board serves a one-year term. (d) The board shall f…

Sec. 1114.058. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. A director serves without compensation but 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 2013,…

Sec. 1114.059. MEETINGS. The board shall meet at least once a month on a regular meeting date prescribed by the board. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1114.060. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of five directors is required 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. 1114.061. ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board shall appoint a qualified person as district administrator. (b) The board may appoint an assistant administrator. (c) The administrator and any assistant administrator serve at the will of the board and shall re…

Sec. 1114.062. 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. 1114.063. APPOINTMENT OF STAFF; EMPLOYEES. (a) The board may appoint to or dismiss from the staff any doctor the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments to the staff if warranted. (b) The district may employ f…

Sec. 1114.064. 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. 1114.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. (a) The district shall provide for the medical and hospital care of the district's needy inhabitants, as required by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and this chapter. (b) The district has full responsibility for providing health …

Sec. 1114.102. 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. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B.…

Sec. 1114.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION. The board shall manage, control, and administer the district's services, money, and resources. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1114.104. 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1114.105. 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. 1114.106. DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT. (a) The board may lease all or part of the district's buildings and facilities on terms considered to be in the best interest of the district's inhabitants. The term of the lease may not exceed 25 years. (b) The distric…

Sec. 1114.107. 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 provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with…

Sec. 1114.108. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. A construction contract that involves the expenditure of more than the amount provided by Section 271.024, Local Government Code, may be made only after competitive bidding as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code. Add…

Sec. 1114.109. OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS. The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a district facility. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1114.110. 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. 1114.111. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR INVESTIGATORY OR OTHER SERVICES. The board may contract with another political subdivision or a governmental agency for the district to provide investigatory or other services for the medical, hospital, or welfare needs of d…

Sec. 1114.112. HEALTH CARE SERVICES. (a) The district shall provide the inpatient and outpatient hospital services and physician services a county is required to provide under Section 61.028(a), Health and Safety Code. (b) The district shall provide maternal labor and delivery se…

Sec. 1114.113. HEALTH CARE SERVICES ELIGIBILITY. (a) The district shall provide health care assistance as required by this chapter to each eligible resident of the district. (b) A person is eligible for health care assistance from the district if the person: (1) resides within th…

Sec. 1114.114. MANDATED PROVIDER. The district may select one or more providers of health care services and may require an eligible resident to obtain care from a provider except: (1) in an emergency; (2) when medically inappropriate; or (3) when care is not available. Added by A…

Sec. 1114.115. NOTIFICATION OF PROVISION OF NONEMERGENCY SERVICES. (a) The district may require a mandated provider selected by the district under Section 1114.114 to obtain approval from the district before providing nonemergency health care services to an eligible resident of t…

Sec. 1114.116. NOTIFICATION OF PROVISION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES. (a) If a patient who is eligible for assistance under this chapter requires emergency services from a nonmandated provider, the provider must notify the district as provided by this section. (b) A provider delivering…

Sec. 1114.117. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES. (a) To the extent prescribed by this chapter, the district is liable for health care services provided under this chapter by any provider, including another hospital district or public hospital, to an eligible resident of the district. (b) The…

Sec. 1114.118. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED. (a) The district, through the board, may sue and be sued. (b) The district is entitled to all causes of action and defenses to which similar authorities are entitled. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01,…

Sec. 1114.151. 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 money received by the district from all…

Sec. 1114.152. NOTICE; HEARING; ACTION ON BUDGET. (a) The board shall hold a public hearing each year 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 in a newspaper or newspapers that individual…

Sec. 1114.153. FISCAL YEAR. The district operates according to a fiscal year that begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1114.154. ANNUAL AUDIT. (a) The district shall have an independent annual audit made of the district's financial condition for each fiscal year. (b) After approval by the board, the audit shall be filed at the district's office. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (…

Sec. 1114.155. INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS. The annual audit and other district records shall be open to inspection 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, 2015.

Sec. 1114.156. DEPOSITORY. (a) Every two years, the board shall select one or more banks in the district to serve as a depository for district money. (b) All district money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1114.157(b), and money transmitted to a bank for payment …

Sec. 1114.157. SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS. (a) Except as otherwise provided by Section 1114.106(b) and by Subchapter E, the district may not incur an obligation payable from district revenue other than the revenue on hand or to be on hand in the current and following di…

Sec. 1114.201. 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: (1) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and improvements; (2) equipping buildings and im…

Sec. 1114.202. 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. 1114.203. 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 order calling the election must specify: (1) the date of…

Sec. 1114.204. REVENUE BONDS. (a) The board may issue revenue bonds to: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, equip, or renovate buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; (2) acquire sites to be used for hospital purposes; or (3) acquire and operate a mobile emergency …

Sec. 1114.205. PROMISSORY NOTES. (a) The board may execute and deliver promissory notes to purchase, construct, acquire, repair, equip, or renovate buildings and improvements for hospital purposes. (b) The notes may be secured by: (1) a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or pa…

Sec. 1114.206. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) District refunding bonds may be issued to refund outstanding bonded indebtedness of the district. (b) A refunding bond may be: (1) sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of outstanding bonded indebtedness; or (2) e…