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TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1022.111. Operating and Management Contracts

Sec. 1022.111.  OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.  The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a district facility.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1022.112. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Care and Treatment

Sec. 1022.112.  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 hospitalization of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality.(b)  The board may contract with this state or a federal agency for the hospital treatment of a sick or injured person.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1022.113. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Investigatory or Other Services

Sec. 1022.113.  CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR INVESTIGATORY OR OTHER SERVICES.  The board may contract with a political subdivision or governmental agency for the district to  provide investigatory or other services for the hospital or welfare needs of district inhabitants.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1022.114. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1022.114.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the circumstances of:(1)  the patient; and(2)  the patient's relatives who are legally liable for the patient's support.(b)  If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives cannot pay all or part of the costs of the care and treatment in the hospital, the amount of the costs that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.(c)  If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives can pay for all or part of the costs of the patient's care and treatment, the patient or those relatives shall be ordered to pay the district a specified amount each week for the patient's care and support.  The amount ordered must be proportionate to the person's financial ability.(d)  The district administrator may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from any relative who is legally liable for the patient's support, in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.(e)  If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in the mind of the district administrator, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:(1)  resolve the dispute or doubt; and(2)  issue any appropriate orders.(f)  A final order of the board may be appealed to the district court.  The substantial evidence rule applies to the appeal.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.115 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1022.115. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1022.115.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  (a)  The district, through the board, may sue and be sued.(b)  The district is entitled to all causes of action and defenses to which similar authorities are entitled.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1022.151. Budget

Sec. 1022.151.  BUDGET.  (a)  The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board.(b)  The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement of:(1)  the outstanding obligations of the district;(2)  the cash on hand in each district fund;(3)  the money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;(4)  the money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;(5)  the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;(6)  the estimated revenue and balances available to cover the proposed budget;(7)  the estimated tax rate required; and(8)  the proposed expenditures and disbursements and the estimated receipts and collections for the following fiscal year.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1022.152. Notice; Hearing; Adoption of Budget

Sec. 1022.152.  NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget.(b)  At least 10 days before the date of the hearing, notice of the hearing shall be published one time in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation in the district.(c)  Any property taxpayer of the district is entitled to be present and participate at the hearing.(d)  At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall adopt a budget by acting on the budget proposed by the district administrator.  The board may make any changes in the proposed budget that the board judges to be in the interests of the taxpayers and that the law warrants.  |Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|Sec. 1022.153.  AMENDMENTS TO 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.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1022.154. Restriction on Expenditures

Sec. 1022.154.  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.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1022.155. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1022.155.  FISCAL YEAR.  The district operates on a fiscal year that begins on July 1 and ends on June 30.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1022.156. Audit

Sec. 1022.156.  AUDIT.  (a)  The district shall have an independent audit made of the district's financial condition for the fiscal year.(b)  As soon as the audit is completed, the audit shall be filed at the district's office.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1022.157. Inspection of Audit and District Records

Sec. 1022.157.  INSPECTION OF AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.  The audit and other district records shall be open to inspection at the district's principal office.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1022.158. Financial Report

Sec. 1022.158.  FINANCIAL REPORT.  As soon as practicable 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 the disbursements of that money.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1022.159. Depository

Sec. 1022.159.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select one or more banks in the district to serve as a depository for district money.(b)  District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1022.160(b), and money transmitted to a bank for payment of bonds or obligations issued by the district, shall be deposited as received with the depository bank and shall remain on deposit.(c)  This chapter, including Subsection (b), does not limit the power of the board to place a part of district money on time deposit or to purchase certificates of deposit.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1022.160. Spending and Investment Restrictions

Sec. 1022.160.  SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by Section 1022.107(c) and by Subchapter E, the district may not incur an obligation payable from district revenue other than the revenue on hand or to be on hand in the current and following district fiscal years.(b)  The board may invest operating, depreciation, or building reserves only in funds or securities specified by Chapter 2256, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1022.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1022.201.  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:(1)  the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings or improvements; and(2)  equipping buildings or improvements for hospital purposes.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1022.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1022.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued under Section 1022.201, 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 the bonds as the bonds mature.(b)  The tax required by this section together with any other ad valorem tax the district imposes may not  in any year exceed the tax rate approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1022.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1022.203.  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 order calling the election shall provide for clerks as in county elections and must specify:(1)  the date of the election;(2)  the location of the polling places;(3)  the presiding and alternate election judges for each polling place;(4)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized; and(5)  the maximum interest rate of the bonds.(c)  Notice of a bond election shall be given as provided by Section 1251.003, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1022.204. Maturity of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1022.204.  MATURITY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  District general obligation bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1022.205. Execution of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1022.205.  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 in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1022.206. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1022.206.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue revenue bonds to:(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; or(2)  acquire sites to be used for hospital purposes.(b)  The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenue derived from the operation of the district's hospitals.(c)  The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of district property.(d)  The bonds must be issued in the manner and in accordance with the procedures and requirements prescribed by Sections 264.042, 264.043, and 264.046-264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.207 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1022.207. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1022.207.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The board may, without an election, 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 refunding bond applied to the payment of the indebtedness to be refunded; or(2)  exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar principal amount of outstanding indebtedness.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.208 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1022.208. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1022.208.  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)  the transfer and issuance of the bonds; and(3)  profits made in the sale of the bonds.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Taxes|Section 1022.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1022.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.(b)  The board shall impose the tax to:(1)  pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds or other obligations issued or assumed by the district for hospital purposes;(2)  provide for the operation and maintenance of the district and hospital system;(3)  make improvements and additions to the hospital system; and(4)  acquire necessary sites for the hospital system by purchase, lease, or condemnation.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Taxes|Section 1022.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1022.252.  TAX RATE.  (a)  The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.(b)  In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider the income of the district from sources other than taxation.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Taxes|Section 1022.253. Assessment and Collection by County Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1022.253.  ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  This section applies unless the board elects to have taxes assessed and collected under Section 1022.254.(b)  The tax assessor-collector of Coke County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1022.254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1022 - East Coke County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Taxes|Section 1022.254. Assessment and Collection by District Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1022.254.  ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  The board may elect to have district taxes assessed and collected by a tax assessor-collector appointed by the board.  An election under this subsection must be made by December 1 and governs the manner in which taxes are assessed and collected, until changed by a similar resolution.(b)  The district tax assessor-collector must:(1)  reside in the district; and(2)  own real property subject to district taxation.(c)  The board shall set for the district tax assessor-collector:(1)  the terms of employment; and(2)  compensation.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1023.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1023 - Eastland Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1023.001. Definitions

Sec. 1023.001.  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 Eastland Memorial Hospital District.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1023.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1023 - Eastland Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1023.002. Authority for Operation

Sec. 1023.002.  AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.  The district operates and is financed as provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and by this chapter.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1023.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1023 - Eastland Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1023.003. Essential Public Function

Sec. 1023.003.  ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.  The district is a public entity performing an essential public function.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1023.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1023 - Eastland Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1023.004. District Territory

Sec. 1023.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1.03, Chapter 221, Acts of the 71st Legislature, Regular Session, 1989, unless the boundaries of the district are expanded under Subchapter H or other applicable law.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 291 (H.B. 1237), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1023.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1023 - Eastland Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1023.005. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1023.005.  DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.  The state may not be obligated for the support or maintenance of the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1023.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1023 - Eastland Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1023.006. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1023.006.  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.|