Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1116.253. ELECTION TO INCREASE MAXIMUM TAX RATE; ORDER; NOTICE; BALLOT. (a) The board may order an election to increase the district's maximum tax rate to a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all property in the district subject to district taxation. (b) T…

Sec. 1116.254. TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR. The Wood County tax assessor-collector shall collect taxes for the district. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015. SUBCHAPTER G. EXPANSION OF DISTRICT TERRITORY TO INCLUDE MINEOLA INDEPE…

Sec. 1116.301. PETITION TO EXPAND DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) Registered voters of a defined territory composed of all territory within the boundaries of the Mineola Independent School District may file a petition with the board secretary requesting inclusion of the territory in the …

Sec. 1116.302. NOTICE OF HEARING. (a) The board shall set a time and place to hold a hearing on the petition. (b) The hearing shall be held not earlier than the 31st day after the date the board issues the order. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01…

Sec. 1116.303. ORDER OF ANNEXATION. If, after the hearing, the board determines that annexation of the territory into the district would be feasible and would benefit the district, the board may approve the annexation by a resolution entered in its minutes. Added by Acts 2013, 83…

Sec. 1116.304. RATIFICATION ELECTION. (a) Annexation of territory is final when approved by a majority of the voters at: (1) an election held in the district; and (2) a separate election held on the same date in the territory to be annexed. (b) Section 41.001(a), Election Code, d…

Sec. 1116.305. ASSUMPTION OF DEBT AND TAXES. If the district has outstanding debts or taxes, the voters in the elections to approve annexation must determine whether the annexed territory will assume its portion of the debts or taxes on annexation. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., …

Sec. 1116.306. BALLOT. The ballot for the elections shall be printed to permit voting for or against the following, as applicable: (1) "Adding the territory within the boundaries of the Mineola Independent School District to the Wood County Central Hospital District of Wood Count…

Sec. 1116.307. COMPOSITION AND ELECTION OF BOARD FOLLOWING ANNEXATION; TERMS. (a) If annexation is approved, the board shall appoint a resident of the Mineola Independent School District to serve as a temporary director until the date of the next regular election of directors. (b…

Sec. 1116.351. ELECTION ON EXPANSION OF DISTRICT; ORDER; NOTICE. (a) The board may order one or more elections in the area of one or more of the following independent school districts, as they were constituted on May 15, 1979, on the question of whether that area shall be include…

Sec. 1116.352. BALLOT. The ballot for an election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The inclusion of the area of the (name of district) Independent School District in the Wood County Central Hospital District; providing for the imposition of annua…

Sec. 1116.353. COMPOSITION OF BOARD AFTER ANNEXATION OF ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT; TERMS; VOTING REQUIREMENT. (a) If a majority of the voters in the area of only one of the school districts approve annexation, the board shall appoint a resident of that area to serve as a director until…

Sec. 1116.354. COMPOSITION OF BOARD AFTER ANNEXATION OF MORE THAN ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT; TERMS; VOTING REQUIREMENT. (a) If a majority of the voters in the area of more than one school district approve annexation, the board may appoint two directors who are residents of the annexed …

Sec. 1117.001. 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 Yoakum Hospital District. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1,…

Sec. 1117.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION. The Yoakum Hospital District operates in accordance with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and has the powers and responsibilities provided by that section and this chapter. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026),…

Sec. 1117.003. 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. 1117.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. Unless modified under Subchapter D, the district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 317, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. Apr…

Sec. 1117.005. 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. 1117.006. 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. 1117.007. 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. 1117.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The district is governed by a board of seven elected directors. (b) Directors serve staggered three-year terms, with the terms of two or three directors expiring each year, as appropriate. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B.…

Sec. 1117.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION. (a) 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. (b) The notice and order must specify the last day for filing. Added by Acts …

Sec. 1117.053. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person: (1) is a resident of the district; (2) owns property in the district subject to taxation; and (3) is at least 18 years of age at the time of election or appointment…

Sec. 1117.054. 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. 1117.055. BOARD VACANCY. If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors 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. 1117.056. OFFICERS. The board shall annually 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. 1117.057. 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 entire board. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1…

Sec. 1117.058. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of four 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. 1117.059. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board may appoint a qualified person as district administrator. (b) The district administrator serves at the will of the board and receives the compensation determined by the board. (c) The tenure of the district administrator's cont…

Sec. 1117.060. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) Subject to the direct control and responsibility of the board and any limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall: (1) supervise the work and activities of the district; and (2) direct the affa…

Sec. 1117.061. EMPLOYEES. (a) The board may employ employees, including doctors, technicians, nurses, bookkeepers, financial advisors, architects, lawyers, and clerks, as considered necessary or convenient for the efficient operation of the district or a district hospital or hosp…

Sec. 1117.062. MEDICAL DIRECTOR. (a) The board shall appoint a medical director. (b) To be qualified for appointment as the medical director, a person must: (1) be a doctor of medicine; and (2) actively practice medicine in the district. (c) The medical director is in charge of a…

Sec. 1117.063. RETIREMENT PROGRAM; INSURANCE OR MEDICAL PROTECTION PROGRAM. The board may enter into any contract as required to establish or continue a retirement program or insurance or medical protection program for the benefit of the district's employees. Added by Acts 2013, …

Sec. 1117.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility for: (1) providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants; and (2) operating all hospital facilities for providing medical and hospital care for needy or indigent persons in the d…

Sec. 1117.102. RESTRICTION ON COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL TAXATION. A county, any part of which is in the district, or a municipality in the district may not issue bonds or other obligations or impose a tax on property in the district for hospital purposes for medical treatment of needy …

Sec. 1117.103. MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL. (a) The management and control of the district is vested in the board. (b) The district, through the board, has every power, right, and privilege incident to the ownership of land, buildings, and personal property and the complete operation,…

Sec. 1117.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM. 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 hospital sy…

Sec. 1117.105. RULES. The district, through the board, may adopt rules for the operation of the district. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1117.106. 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. 1117.107. 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 to a power, right, or privilege conferred by this chapter. (b) The…

Sec. 1117.108. 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 any directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsisten…

Sec. 1117.109. 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. 1117.110. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES. (a) When a patient who resides in the district has been 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 patie…

Sec. 1117.111. 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. CHANGE IN BOUNDARIES

Sec. 1117.151. ANNEXATION; TERRITORY SUBJECT TO ANNEXATION. The board may adopt an order to annex territory that is adjacent to the district if an election is called by the board in accordance with this subchapter. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.…

Sec. 1117.152. ELECTION. An election described by Section 1117.151 must be confined to the territory proposed to be annexed to the district. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.