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TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1013.003. Essential Public Function; Political Subdivision

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.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1013.004. District Territory

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.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1013.005. Correction of Invalid Procedures

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 Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1013.051. Board Election; Term

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 directors.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1013.052. Notice of Election

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.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 1413), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1013.053. Qualifications for Office

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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1013.054. Bond; Record of Bond and Oath or Affirmation of Office

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)  The district may pay for the directors' bonds with district money.(c)  Each director's bond and constitutional oath or affirmation of office shall be deposited with the district's depository bank for safekeeping.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.001, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1013.055. Board Vacancy

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 special election to fill the vacancies.  If the remaining directors do not call the election, a district court, on application of a district voter or taxpayer, may order the directors to hold the election.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1013.056. Officers

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.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1013.057. Compensation; Expenses

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. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1013.058. Voting Requirement

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.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1013.059. District Administrator

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. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1013.060. General Duties of District Administrator

Sec. 1013.060.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1013.061. Employees

Sec. 1013.061.  EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The board may employ a general manager, attorney, bookkeeper, and architect.(b)  The board may employ technicians, nurses, fiscal agents, accountants, and other necessary employees.(c)  The board may delegate to the district administrator the authority to hire employees under Subsection (b).|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1013.062. Recruitment of Medical Staff and Employees

Sec. 1013.062.  RECRUITMENT OF MEDICAL STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.  The board may spend district money, enter into agreements, and take other necessary action to recruit physicians and other persons to serve as medical staff members or district employees, including:(1)  advertising and marketing;(2)  paying travel, recruitment, and relocation expenses;(3)  providing a loan or scholarship to a physician or a person who:(A)  is currently enrolled in health care education courses at an institution of higher education; and(B)  contractually agrees to become a district employee or medical staff member; and(4)  providing on a rent-free basis or subsidizing the cost of office space or other facilities for a health care professional, including a physician.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.063 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1013.063. Appointment and Removal of Medical Staff

Sec. 1013.063.  APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEDICAL STAFF.  (a)  The board may appoint to or remove from the medical staff any doctors as necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments as necessary.(b)  The board may adopt policies relating to the appointment and removal of medical staff members.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.064 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1013.064. Health Care Educational Programs

Sec. 1013.064.  HEALTH CARE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.  The board may spend district money, enter into an agreement, or take other necessary action to conduct, participate in, or assist in providing health care educational programs for current or prospective medical staff members or employees 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 § 1013.065 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1013.065. Retirement Benefits

Sec. 1013.065.  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 system in which the district is eligible to participate.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.066 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1013.066. Liability Insurance; Indemnification

Sec. 1013.066.  LIABILITY INSURANCE; INDEMNIFICATION.  (a)  The board may defend or indemnify an officer, director, board appointee, medical staff member, or district employee against or from a claim, expense, or liability arising from duties performed in that capacity.(b)  The board may purchase liability insurance coverage or establish a self-insurance program to fund an indemnity obligation under this section.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.067 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1013.067. Maintenance of Records; Public Inspection

Sec. 1013.067.  MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.  Except as provided by Section 1013.054, all district records, including books, accounts, notices, minutes, and all other matters of the district and the operation of its facilities, shall be:(1)  maintained at the district office; and(2)  open to public inspection at the district office at all reasonable hours.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.068 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1013.068. Seal

Sec. 1013.068.  SEAL.  The board may adopt a seal for 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 § 1013.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1013.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1013.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy and indigent residents.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1013.102. Restriction on County or Municipality Taxation

Sec. 1013.102.  RESTRICTION ON COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TAXATION.  Castro County or a municipality in Castro County may not impose a tax 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 § 1013.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1013.103. Management and Control

Sec. 1013.103.  MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL.  The management and control of the district is vested in the board.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1013.104. Hospital System

Sec. 1013.104.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  (a)  The district may provide for the establishment of a hospital or hospital system to provide medical and hospital care to the district's needy residents.(b)  The hospital system may include:(1)  facilities and equipment for domiliciary care and treatment of sick, injured, or geriatric patients;(2)  outpatient clinics;(3)  convalescent home facilities;(4)  physicians' offices; and(5)  any other facilities or equipment the board considers necessary 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 § 1013.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1013.105. Rules

Sec. 1013.105.  RULES.  (a)  The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the district, including district facilities.(b)  On approval by the board, the rules may be published in booklet form at district expense and made available to any taxpayer on request.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1013.106. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1013.106.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  (a)  The board may prescribe the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district.(b)  The board shall prescribe:(1)  all accounting and control procedures; and(2)  the method of purchasing necessary supplies, materials, and equipment.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1013.107. Mobile Emergency Medical Service

Sec. 1013.107.  MOBILE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE.  The district may operate or provide for the operation of a mobile emergency medical service as part of the hospital system.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1013.108. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment

Sec. 1013.108.  DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The board shall determine:(1)  the type, number, and location of facilities required to maintain an adequate hospital system; and(2)  the type of equipment necessary for hospital care.(b)  The board may:(1)  acquire, construct, repair, or renovate property, including facilities or equipment, for the district for use in the hospital system; and(2)  mortgage or pledge the property as security for the payment of the purchase price.(c)  The board may lease hospital facilities for the district.(d)  The board may sell or otherwise dispose of property, including facilities or equipment, for the district.(e)  The district may operate any facility covered by this section or contract with any person to operate the 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 § 1013.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1013.109. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1013.109.  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, real, personal, or mixed, located in district territory, if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a right, power, privilege, or function conferred on the district by this chapter.(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.(c)  In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:(1)  pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;(2)  provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or(3)  provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or writ of error.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1013.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1013.110. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1013.110.  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 the directions, limitations, or provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives 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 § 1013.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1013.111. Contracts for Care and Treatment

Sec. 1013.111.  CONTRACTS FOR CARE AND TREATMENT.  (a)  The board may contract with a hospital, hospital authority, or political subdivision of this state located outside the district's boundaries to reimburse the district for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that entity.(b)  The board may contract with this state or a federal agency for the state or agency to reimburse the district for the 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 § 1013.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1013.112. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Investigatory or Other Services

Sec. 1013.112.  CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR INVESTIGATORY OR OTHER SERVICES.  The board may contract with a political subdivision or governmental agency to provide investigatory or other services related to facilities for the medical care, 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 § 1013.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1013.113. Provision of Services Outside District

Sec. 1013.113.  PROVISION OF SERVICES OUTSIDE DISTRICT.  Subject to board approval the district may provide primary care, emergency services, preventative medical services, and other health-related services outside the district, provided that the services serve the purpose of the district as established 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 § 1013.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1013 - Castro County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1013.114. Joint Administration or Delivery of Health Care Services

Sec. 1013.114.  JOINT ADMINISTRATION OR DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES.  (a)  To provide joint administration or delivery of health care services, the district may contract with, affiliate with, or enter into another arrangement with:(1)  a managed care system;(2)  a preferred provider organization;(3)  a health maintenance organization;(4)  another provider of an alternative health care or delivery system; or(5)  a private hospital.(b)  The district may spend district money to establish and maintain a partnership, corporation, or other entity involved in the delivery of health care services.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|