Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1118.152. ADOPTION OF 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 the district not later than the 10th day before the…

Sec. 1118.153. FISCAL YEAR. The district's fiscal year is from September 1 through August 31. 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 1072.153 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.…

Sec. 1118.154. ANNUAL AUDIT. (a) The board annually shall require an independent audit of the district's books and records. (b) On or before March 1 of each year, the board shall: (1) file a copy of the audit with the district; and (2) provide a copy of the audit at each public l…

Sec. 1118.155. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board by resolution shall designate a bank in Maverick County as the district's depository. A designated bank serves for two years and until a successor is designated. (b) All district money shall be deposited in the depository and secured in th…

Sec. 1118.156. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY. (a) The board may borrow money at a rate of not more than 10 percent a year on district notes to pay the obligations if the board declares that money is not available to meet authorized district obligations, which creates an eme…

Sec. 1118.201. BONDS. The district may issue bonds to: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements; and (2) equip buildings for hospital purposes. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011. Redesig…

Sec. 1118.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. The board may issue general obligation bonds only if the board imposes 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 bonds mature. Added by…

Sec. 1118.203. BOND ELECTION. (a) The board may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of district voters voting in an election held for that purpose. (b) The board may order a bond election at any time. (c) The order calling an election mus…

Sec. 1118.204. REVENUE BONDS. (a) The district may issue revenue bonds to: (1) acquire, construct, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; or (2) acquire real property for district purposes. (b) The bonds must be payable from and secured by a p…

Sec. 1118.205. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The board may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding indebtedness issued or assumed by the district. (b) A refunding bond may be: (1) sold, with the proceeds of the bond applied to the payment of the outstanding indebtedness; or (2) exchan…

Sec. 1118.206. MATURITY OF BONDS. District bonds must mature not later than 50 years after the date of issuance. 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 1072.206 by Acts …

Sec. 1118.207. EXECUTION OF BONDS. (a) The board chairman shall execute the district's bonds in the district's name. (b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011. Redesignated from Sp…

Sec. 1118.208. 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) any transaction relating to the bonds; and (3) profits made in the sale of the bonds. Added by Acts 2009…

Sec. 1118.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX. (a) The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation. (b) The tax may be used only to: (1) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds issued under this chapter; (2) provide for the …

Sec. 1118.252. TAX RATE. The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 50 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011. Redesignated from Special District Loca…

Sec. 1118.253. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. The tax assessor-collector for Maverick County shall collect taxes for the district. 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 1072.2…

Sec. 1119.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Scurry County Hospital District. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (H.B. 811), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011. SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRAT…

Sec. 1119.051. EMPLOYMENT OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. (a) The board may employ health care providers other than physicians as the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district. (b) The board may delegate to the administrator of the district the authority to …

Sec. 1119.101. GENERAL AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY. (a) The board may borrow money at a rate not to exceed the maximum annual percentage rate allowed by law for district obligations at the time the loan is made. (b) To secure a loan, the board may pledge: (1) district rev…

Sec. 1119.151. ADDITIONAL MEANS OF SECURING REPAYMENT OF BONDS. In addition to the authority to issue general obligation bonds and revenue bonds under Subchapter G, Chapter 286, Health and Safety Code, the board may provide for the security and repayment of district bonds from a …

Sec. 1119.152. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS. The district may use the proceeds of bonds issued under Chapter 286, Health and Safety Code, to pay: (1) any expense the board determines is reasonable and necessary to issue, sell, and deliver the bonds; (2) interest payments on the bonds dur…

Sec. 1120.001. 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 Mineola Area Medical District. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 1…

Sec. 1120.002. DISTRICT AUTHORIZATION. The Mineola Area Medical District may be created and, if created, operates and is financed as a hospital district as provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and by this chapter. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.…

Sec. 1120.003. ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION. The district is a public entity performing an essential public function. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.

Sec. 1120.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of the Mineola Independent School District. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.

Sec. 1120.005. DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION. The state may not be obligated for the support or maintenance of the district. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.

Sec. 1120.006. 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015. SUBCHAPTER…

Sec. 1120.021. CREATION ELECTION; ORDERING ELECTION. (a) The district may be created and a tax may be authorized only if the creation and the tax are approved by a majority of the registered voters of the territory of the proposed district voting at an election called and held fo…

Sec. 1120.022. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS. (a) If the creation of the district is approved at the election held under Section 1120.021, the Wood County Commissioners Court shall appoint nine temporary directors to represent the district at large. (b) Temporary directors serve until the …

Sec. 1120.023. TEMPORARY OFFICERS. (a) The temporary board shall elect a president and a vice president from among the temporary directors. (b) The temporary board shall appoint a secretary, who need not be a temporary director. (c) The temporary board shall fill a vacancy in a b…

Sec. 1120.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The board consists of nine directors elected at large. (b) An election shall be held each year on an authorized uniform election date to elect the appropriate number of directors. (c) Directors serve staggered two-year terms. Added by Acts…

Sec. 1120.052. NOTICE. Notice of the directors' election shall be published at least once in a newspaper with general circulation in the district in accordance with Section 4.003(a), Election Code. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 20…

Sec. 1120.053. QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE. (a) To be eligible to hold office on the board, a person must be: (1) a resident of the district; and (2) a qualified voter. (b) An administrator or an employee of the district may not serve as a director. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.…

Sec. 1120.054. DIRECTOR'S BOND. (a) Before assuming the duties of office, each director must execute a bond in the amount of $5,000 payable to the district and conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties. (b) The bond shall be kept in the permanent records of…

Sec. 1120.055. BOARD VACANCY. If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the remainder of the unexpired term. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.

Sec. 1120.056. OFFICERS. (a) The board shall elect a president and a vice president from among the directors. (b) The board shall appoint a secretary, who need not be a director. (c) Each officer of the board serves a one-year term. (d) The board shall fill a vacancy in a board o…

Sec. 1120.057. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT. A director or officer 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. Add…

Sec. 1120.058. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of a majority of the directors voting is necessary in matters relating to district business. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.

Sec. 1120.059. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ADMINISTRATOR'S BOND. (a) The board may appoint a qualified person as district administrator. (b) The district administrator serves at the will of the board. (c) The district administrator is entitled to compensation determined by the board.…

Sec. 1120.060. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR. Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall: (1) supervise the work and activities of the district; and (2) direct the general affairs of the district. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg.,…

Sec. 1120.061. ASSISTANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ATTORNEY. (a) The board may appoint qualified persons as assistant district administrator and attorney for the district. (b) The assistant district administrator and attorney for the district serve at the will of the board. (c) The…

Sec. 1120.062. EMPLOYEES. (a) The district may employ nurses, technicians, fiscal agents, accountants, architects, additional attorneys, and other necessary employees. (b) The board may delegate to the district administrator the authority to employ persons for the district. Added…

Sec. 1120.063. APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEDICAL STAFF. The board may: (1) appoint to the medical staff any doctor the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district; (2) remove any doctor from the medical staff, after due process, if the board considers t…

Sec. 1120.064. 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. 1120.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full responsibility for operating hospital facilities and providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy residents. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.

Sec. 1120.102. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION. The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the money and resources of the district. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.