Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1117.204. ANNUAL AUDIT. Promptly after the close of each fiscal year, the board shall have an annual audit made of the district's books and records by an independent public accountant. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1117.205. FINANCIAL REPORT. 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 all disbursements of that money. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., …

Sec. 1117.206. INSPECTION OF DISTRICT RECORDS AND REPORTS. The district's financial books and records, annual audit reports, district administrator's statement, and annual budget shall be open to reasonable inspection at the district's principal office. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd L…

Sec. 1117.207. DEPOSITORY OR TREASURER. (a) The board shall designate one or more banks in the district to serve as depository or treasurer for district money. (b) District money shall be immediately deposited on receipt with a depository bank, except that sufficient money must b…

Sec. 1117.251. 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. 1117.252. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued under Section 1117.251, 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 bon…

Sec. 1117.253. 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. 1117.254. 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 as provided by Chapter 618, Government Code. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S…

Sec. 1117.255. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The district may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund any bond 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 pa…

Sec. 1117.256. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION. The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state: (1) bonds issued by the district; (2) the transfer and issuance of the bonds; and (3) any profits made in the sale of the bonds. Added by Acts…

Sec. 1117.301. 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 board shall impose the tax to: (1) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds issued or assumed by the district…

Sec. 1117.302. 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.

Sec. 1117.303. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. The tax assessor-collector of: (1) DeWitt County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district on all taxable property in DeWitt County; (2) Lavaca County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district on all taxable propert…

Sec. 1118.001. 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 Maverick County Hospital District. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff…

Sec. 1118.002. AUTHORITY FOR CREATION. The Maverick County Hospital District is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011. Redesignated from Special District L…

Sec. 1118.003. ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION. The district is a public entity performing an essential public function. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011. Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.003 by Act…

Sec. 1118.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Maverick County. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011. Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.004…

Sec. 1118.005. DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION. The support and maintenance of the district's hospital system and any indebtedness incurred by the district under this chapter may not become a charge against or obligation of this state. Added by Acts 2009, 81…

Sec. 1118.006. 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011. Redesi…

Sec. 1118.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERMS. (a) The board consists of five directors elected by district voters. (b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms. (c) An election shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each year to elect the appropriate nu…

Sec. 1118.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) To qualify for election to the board, a person must be: (1) a district resident; and (2) a qualified voter. (b) A person may not serve on the board if the person is: (1) a party to a contract with the district to perform services for …

Sec. 1118.053. BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE. (a) Each director shall qualify for office by executing a good and sufficient commercial bond for $1,000 that is: (1) payable to the district; and (2) conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's …

Sec. 1118.054. BOARD VACANCY. (a) If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors by majority vote shall appoint a director for the unexpired term. (b) The appointed director must have the qualifications required by Section 1118.052. (c) If the number of di…

Sec. 1118.055. OFFICERS. The board shall elect from among its members a chairman, a vice-chairman, a secretary, and a treasurer at the first meeting after each directors' election. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011. Redesigna…

Sec. 1118.056. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. A director is not entitled to compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011. Rede…

Sec. 1118.057. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of a majority of the directors voting is sufficient in any matter relating to the business of the district. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 172, Sec. 5(g) (part).) Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, ef…

Sec. 1118.058. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR. (a) The board may authorize the appointment, engagement, or employment of a district administrator to manage the operations of the district. (b) The district administrator serves at the will of the board and is subject to rules adopted by th…

Sec. 1118.059. EMPLOYMENT OF MEDICAL STAFF AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. (a) The board may employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers as the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district. (b) This section does not authorize the board to…

Sec. 1118.060. APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEDICAL STAFF. (a) The board may appoint a physician to or remove a physician from the staff of any hospital or hospital system that is a component of the district's operations as the board considers necessary for the efficient operation …

Sec. 1118.061. RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF MEDICAL STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL. The board may, consistent with applicable federal and state laws, recruit and retain physicians, nurses, technicians, and other professional personnel through: (1) scholarship programs; (2) agre…

Sec. 1118.062. OTHER DISTRICT EMPLOYEES. (a) The board may authorize the employment of persons necessary for the efficient operation of the district. (b) An employee serves at the will of the board and is subject to rules adopted by the board. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S.,…

Sec. 1118.063. 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. 1118.064. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION. The board shall: (1) maintain all district records, including books, accounts, notices, minutes, and other matters of the district and its operation, at the district office; and (2) make those records available for public …

Sec. 1118.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. (a) The district has the responsibility of undertaking any measure, consistent with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and this chapter, that the board determines is necessary to provide hospital and medical care to the district's n…

Sec. 1118.102. ANNUAL DETERMINATION OF CARE. The board, based on the estimated amount of revenue and balances available to cover the proposed annual budget for the district, may annually determine the type and extent of hospital and medical care services offered by the district. …

Sec. 1118.103. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT. A political subdivision of this state, other than the district, may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations to provide hospital service or medical care in the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Le…

Sec. 1118.104. MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF DISTRICT. The management and control of the district is vested in the board, and the board has full power to manage and control the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011. Redesig…

Sec. 1118.105. RULES. (a) The board shall adopt rules for the efficient operation of the district, including district facilities. (b) The board shall: (1) publish the rules in book form; and (2) provide copies to interested persons on request at district expense. Added by Acts 20…

Sec. 1118.106. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES. The board may prescribe the method of making purchases and expenditures and the manner of accounting and control used by the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011. Re…

Sec. 1118.107. DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT. (a) The board may: (1) lease or acquire property, including facilities and equipment, for the use of the district; and (2) mortgage or pledge the property as security for the payment of the purchase price. (b) The board…

Sec. 1118.108. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in real, personal, or mixed property located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a power or…

Sec. 1118.109. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS. The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper man…

Sec. 1118.110. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. (a) The board may enter into construction contracts for the district. (b) A construction contract awarded by the district that involves the expenditure of more than the amount provided by Section 271.024, Local Government Code, must be compe…

Sec. 1118.111. OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS. The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to hospital services or medical care the district is authorized to provide. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1,…

Sec. 1118.112. CONTRACTS WITH POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FOR HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CARE. The board may contract with a municipality or other political subdivision or a state or federal agency to provide hospital and medical care for needy persons who reside outs…

Sec. 1118.113. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES. (a) A person who resides in the district is entitled to receive necessary medical and hospital care regardless of whether the person has the ability to pay for the care and may apply to receive this care without cost. (b) The boar…