Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1011.107. 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 other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsisten…

Sec. 1011.108. PROVISION OF SERVICES OUTSIDE DISTRICT. On approval of the board, the district may provide primary care, emergency services, preventive medical services, and other health-related services outside the district if the services serve the district's purpose. Added by A…

Sec. 1011.109. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES. (a) When a patient who claims to be indigent 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 sup…

Sec. 1011.110. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED. As a governmental agency, the district may sue and be sued in its own name in any court in this state. 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. 1011.151. BUDGET. The board annually shall have a budget 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 Acts 2011,…

Sec. 1011.152. 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 Schleicher County not later than the 10th day before the date o…

Sec. 1011.153. FISCAL YEAR. The district's fiscal year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.

Sec. 1011.154. ANNUAL AUDIT. (a) The board annually shall have an independent audit made of the district's books and records for the preceding fiscal year. (b) Not later than March 31 each year, the audit shall be filed: (1) with the comptroller; and (2) at the district's office.…

Sec. 1011.155. DEPOSITORY OR TREASURER. (a) The board by resolution shall designate a bank or banks in Schleicher County as the district's depository or treasurer. A designated bank serves for two years and until a successor is designated. (b) All income received by the district …

Sec. 1011.201. 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 the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings or improvements and equip…

Sec. 1011.202. 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 1011.201 as the bonds mature. (b) The…

Sec. 1011.203. 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 may order a bond election on its own motion. (c) T…

Sec. 1011.204. 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. 1011.205. 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. 1011.206. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) District refunding bonds may be issued without an election and in the manner provided by this subchapter to refund outstanding bonds issued by the district. (b) A refunding bond may be: (1) sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied …

Sec. 1011.251. 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. 1011.252. 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. 1011.253. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. The tax assessor-collector of Schleicher 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. 1012.001. 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 Childress County Hospital District. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff…

Sec. 1012.002. AUTHORITY FOR CREATION. The 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2…

Sec. 1012.003. ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION. The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1012.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Childress County, Texas. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1012.005. 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1012.006. 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009. SUBCHAP…

Sec. 1012.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The district is governed by a board 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-year terms, with three d…

Sec. 1012.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) To be eligible to hold office as a director, a person must be: (1) a district resident; and (2) a qualified voter. (b) An employee of the district may not serve as a director. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), …

Sec. 1012.053. BOARD VACANCY. If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors by majority vote shall appoint a director for the unexpired term. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1012.054. OFFICERS. (a) The board shall elect a president and vice president from among its members. (b) The board shall appoint a secretary, who need not be a director. (c) The president has the same right to vote as any other director. (d) If the president is absent or fai…

Sec. 1012.055. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. A director serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in attending to district business. The expenses must be: (1) reported in the district's records; and (2) approved by the remainder of the board. Added …

Sec. 1012.056. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of four directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1012.057. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION. (a) The board shall: (1) keep an account of all board meetings and proceedings; and (2) maintain at the district's principal office all district records and accounts, including all contracts, notices, duplicate vouchers, a…

Sec. 1012.058. INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS. A director is individually liable only for the director's individual misapplication of public money. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1012.059. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. (a) The board shall appoint a qualified person to be known as the chief executive officer of the district. (b) The chief executive officer may appoint an assistant to the chief executive officer. (c) The c…

Sec. 1012.060. GENERAL DUTIES OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. The chief executive officer shall: (1) stay informed on the latest methods of hospital administration and the care of hospital patients; and (2) subject to the limitations prescribed by the board: (A) supervise the work an…

Sec. 1012.061. EMPLOYEES. The board shall authorize the chief executive officer to employ nurses, technicians, and other employees for the efficient operation of the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1012.062. LEGAL COUNSEL; OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. The board may employ legal counsel or contract for other professional services as the board considers advisable. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1012.063. RECRUITMENT OF MEDICAL PERSONNEL. (a) The board may spend district money to recruit physicians, nurses, and other trained medical personnel. (b) The board may pay the tuition or other expenses of a full-time medical student or other student in a health occupation w…

Sec. 1012.064. PERSONNEL CONTRACTS. (a) The board may contract to provide administrative and other personnel for the operation of the hospital facilities. (b) The term of the contract may not exceed 25 years. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, ef…

Sec. 1012.065. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; COURSES.The board may provide or contract for the provision of educational programs or courses for district employees and medical staff. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1012.066. RETIREMENT BENEFITS. The board may provide retirement benefits for district employees by: (1) establishing or administering a retirement program; or (2) electing to participate in: (A) the Texas County and District Retirement System; or (B) another statewide retire…

Sec. 1012.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility for: (1) operating all hospital facilities for providing medical and hospital care to indigent persons in the district; and (2) providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants. A…

Sec. 1012.102. RESTRICTION ON COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TAXATION AND DEBT. Childress County or a municipality in Childress County may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or for medical treatment of indigent persons in the district. Added by Act…

Sec. 1012.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION. (a) The board shall manage, control, and administer the district's hospitals and hospital system. (b) The board may delegate to the chief executive officer the authority to manage, control, and administer the hospital, the h…

Sec. 1012.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM. The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital system by: (1) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and equipment; (2) equipping the buildings; and (3) administering the buildings and equipment for …

Sec. 1012.105. RULES. The board may adopt rules for the operation of the district and as required to administer this chapter. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1012.106. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES. The board may prescribe: (1) the method and manner of the making of purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and (2) all accounting and control procedures. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Se…