Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 1012.111. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT. (a) The board may contract with a county or municipality located outside the district's boundaries for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality. (b) The board may …

Sec. 1012.112. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES. (a) When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the chief executive officer shall have an inquiry made into the circumstances of: (1) the patient; and (2) the patient's relatives who are legally …

Sec. 1012.113. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED. The district, through the board, may sue and be sued. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1012.114. FACILITIES OR SERVICES FOR PERSONS WHO ARE ELDERLY OR DISABLED. (a) The district may: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, equip, or administer the following types of facilities or services for the care of persons who are elderly or disabled: (A) a n…

Sec. 1012.151. BUDGET. The chief executive officer shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1012.152. NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET. (a) The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget. (b) The board shall publish notice of the hearing in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code. (c) The board must approve the budget. Added by Acts 200…

Sec. 1012.153. AMENDMENT OF BUDGET. The budget may be amended as required by circumstances. The board must approve all amendments. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1012.154. RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES. Money may be spent only for an expense included in the budget or an amendment to the budget. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1012.155. FISCAL YEAR. (a) The district operates on a fiscal year established by the board. (b) The fiscal year may not be changed: (1) during a period that revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or (2) more than once in a 24-month period. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Le…

Sec. 1012.156. ANNUAL AUDIT. (a) The board annually shall have an audit made of the district's financial condition. (b) The audit shall be open to inspection at all times at the district's principal office. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff.…

Sec. 1012.157. FINANCIAL REPORT. As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the chief executive officer shall prepare for the board: (1) a complete sworn statement of all district money; and (2) a complete account of the disbursement of that money. Added by Acts …

Sec. 1012.158. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall select one or more banks to serve as a depository for district money. (b) District money shall be immediately deposited on receipt with a depository bank, except that sufficient money must be remitted to the appropriate bank to pay t…

Sec. 1012.159. 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. 1012.160. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY IN EMERGENCY; 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 if the board declares that: (1) money is not available t…

Sec. 1012.201. 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 hospital or hospital system purposes, to: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements; (…

Sec. 1012.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued under Section 1012.201, 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. 1012.203. 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) Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to a bond e…

Sec. 1012.204. 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 attest the bonds as provided by Chapter 618, Government Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 92…

Sec. 1012.205. REVENUE BONDS. (a) The board may issue and sell revenue bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospitals and the hospital system; or (2) acquire si…

Sec. 1012.206. MATURITY OF BONDS. District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1012.207. 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) profits made in the sale of the bonds. Added by Acts 200…

Sec. 1012.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAXES. (a) The board may impose a tax on property in the district subject to district taxation. (b) The tax may be used to pay: (1) indebtedness issued or assumed by the district; and (2) the maintenance and operating expenses of the distri…

Sec. 1012.252. TAX RATE. (a) The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax. (b) The tax rate for all purposes may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the di…

Sec. 1012.253. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. The board may provide for the appointment of a tax assessor-collector for the district or may contract for the assessment and collection of taxes as provided by the Tax Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.0…

Sec. 1012.301. DISSOLUTION; ELECTION. (a) The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose. (b) The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the district and disposing of the district'…

Sec. 1012.302. NOTICE OF ELECTION. (a) The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter by publishing once a week for two consecutive weeks a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district. (b) The first publication …

Sec. 1012.303. BALLOT. The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the Childress County Hospital District." Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1,…

Sec. 1012.304. ELECTION RESULTS. (a) If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall find that the district is dissolved. (b) If a majority of the votes in the election do not favor dissolution, the board shall continue to admini…

Sec. 1012.305. TRANSFER, SALE, OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS. (a) If a majority of the votes in the election under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall: (1) transfer the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and other assets that belong to the district to Childres…

Sec. 1012.306. SALE OR TRANSFER OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES. (a) The dissolution of the district and the sale or transfer of the district's assets or liabilities to another person may not contravene a trust indenture or bond resolution relating to the district's outstanding bonds. …

Sec. 1012.307. IMPOSITION OF TAX AND RETURN OF SURPLUS TAXES. (a) After the board finds that the district is dissolved, the board shall: (1) determine the debt owed by the district; and (2) impose on the property included in the district's tax rolls a tax that is in proportion of…

Sec. 1012.308. REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER. (a) After the district has paid all district debts and has disposed of all district money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Commissioners Court of Childress County summarizin…

Sec. 1013.001. 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 Castro County Hospital District. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. A…

Sec. 1013.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION. The district operates under the authority of and has the powers and responsibilities provided by Section 11, Article IX, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1013.003. ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION; POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. The district is: (1) a public entity performing an essential public function; and (2) a political subdivision of this state. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1013.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Castro County. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1013.005. 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. 1013.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The board consists of five directors elected from the district at large. (b) Directors serve staggered three-year terms. (c) An election shall be held on the uniform election date in May of each year to elect the appropriate number of dire…

Sec. 1013.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION. Notice of an election of directors shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Castro County in accordance with Section 4.003, Election Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009…

Sec. 1013.053. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is: (1) a district resident; and (2) at least 21 years of age. (b) An employee or medical staff member of the district may not serve as a director. Added by Acts…

Sec. 1013.054. BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE. (a) Each director shall qualify for office by executing 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)…

Sec. 1013.055. BOARD VACANCY. (a) If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term. (b) If the number of directors is reduced to fewer than three for any reason, the remaining directors shall immediately call a…

Sec. 1013.056. OFFICERS. The board shall elect from among its members a president, vice president, and secretary. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1013.057. 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1…

Sec. 1013.058. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of three 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. 1013.059. 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. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. …