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TX Spec Dist Code § 1031.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1031.054. Bond; Record of Bond and Oath or Affirmation of Office

Sec. 1031.054.  BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE.  (a)  Each director may be required to execute 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 board may pay for a director's bond 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.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1031.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1031.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1031.055.  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 § 1031.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1031.056. Officers

Sec. 1031.056.  OFFICERS.  The board shall:(1)  elect a president from among its members; and(2)  appoint a secretary from among its 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 § 1031.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1031.057. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1031.057.  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 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 § 1031.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1031.058. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1031.058.  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 § 1031.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1031.059. Meetings

Sec. 1031.059.  MEETINGS.  (a)  A board meeting may be called by the president or any three directors.(b)  Notice of the time and place of a board meeting must be given to each director at least 72 hours before the time of the meeting.(c)  This section does not prevent the board by resolution from establishing a regular time and place for meetings for which special notice is not required.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1031.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1031.060. District Administrator

Sec. 1031.060.  DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The board shall appoint a district administrator.(b)  The district administrator may not receive an employment contract for a specified term and may be terminated at any time by the board.(c)  The district administrator may be required to execute a good and sufficient bond for $10,000 that is:(1)  payable to the district; and(2)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the administrator's duties.(d)  The district administrator's bond shall be deposited with the district's depository bank for safekeeping.(e)  The board may pay for the bond with district 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 § 1031.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1031.061. Employment and Recruitment of Staff and Employees

Sec. 1031.061.  EMPLOYMENT AND RECRUITMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The board may employ a general manager and other necessary professional and clerical personnel.(b)  The board may spend district money to recruit physicians, nurses, and other trained medical personnel. The board may pay the tuition or other expenses of a full-time medical student or other student in a health occupation who:(1)  is enrolled in and is in good standing at an accredited medical school, college, or university; and(2)  contractually agrees to become a district employee or independent contractor in return for that assistance.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1031.062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1031.062. Personnel Contracts

Sec. 1031.062.  PERSONNEL CONTRACTS.  (a)  The board may contract to provide administrative and other personnel for the operation of the health care facilities.(b)  The term of the contract may not exceed five years.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1031.063 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1031.063. Retirement Benefits

Sec. 1031.063.  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 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 § 1031.064 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1031.064. Maintenance of Records; Public Inspection

Sec. 1031.064.  MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.  Except as provided by Sections 1031.054 and 1031.060, 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 § 1031.065 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1031.065. Seal

Sec. 1031.065.  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 § 1031.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1031.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1031.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for providing medical, hospital, and health 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 § 1031.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1031.102. Restriction on County or Municipality Taxation

Sec. 1031.102.  RESTRICTION ON COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TAXATION.  Garza County or a municipality in Garza County may not impose a tax for health care 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 § 1031.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1031.103. Management and Control

Sec. 1031.103.  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 § 1031.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1031.104. Rules

Sec. 1031.104.  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 § 1031.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1031.105. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1031.105.  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 § 1031.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1031.106. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment

Sec. 1031.106.  DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The board may:(1)  purchase or lease property, including facilities or equipment, for the district to use in the health care system; and(2)  mortgage or pledge the property as security for the payment of the purchase price.(b)  The board may lease district health care facilities to individuals, corporations, or other legal entities for a term not to exceed 20 years.(c)  The board may sell or otherwise dispose of the district's property, including facilities or 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 § 1031.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1031.107. Competitive Bidding

Sec. 1031.107.  COMPETITIVE BIDDING.  The district may not enter into a contract that requires the district to spend at least $15,000 and creates or imposes any type of obligation or liability on the district, unless the district first submits the contract to competitive bids.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1031.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1031.108. Emergency Medical Services

Sec. 1031.108.  EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.  The board may spend district money to support emergency medical services in Garza 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 § 1031.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1031.109. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1031.109.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or other 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 § 1031.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1031.110. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1031.110.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When a patient who claims to be indigent is admitted to a district facility, the board shall 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 an agent designated by the district to handle the inquiry determines that the patient or those relatives cannot pay all or part of the costs of the care and treatment in the health care facility, the amount of the costs that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.(c)  If it is determined that the patient or those relatives are liable to 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 to the district's depository or treasurer a specified amount each week for the patient's support.  The amount ordered must be proportionate to the person's financial ability and may not exceed the actual per capita cost of maintenance.(d)  The district 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 designated district agent, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:(1)  resolve the dispute or doubt; and(2)  issue an appropriate order.(f)  The order may be appealed to the district court.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1031.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1031.111. Nonindigent Residents

Sec. 1031.111.  NONINDIGENT RESIDENTS.  The board may provide access to medical care to a nonindigent resident of Garza County if the nonindigent resident is charged the reasonable and customary cost of services.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1031.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1031.112. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1031.112.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.As a governmental agency, the district may sue and be sued in its own name in any court 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 § 1031.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1031.151. Budget

Sec. 1031.151.  BUDGET.  The board annually shall require a budget to be prepared for the next fiscal year that includes:(1)  proposed expenditures and disbursements;(2)  estimated receipts and collections; and(3)  the amount of taxes required to be imposed for the 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 § 1031.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1031.152. Proposed Budget: Notice and Hearing

Sec. 1031.152.  PROPOSED BUDGET:  NOTICE AND HEARING.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget.(b)  Notice of the hearing must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Garza County in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code.(c)  Any district resident is entitled to:(1)  appear at the time and place designated in the notice; and(2)  be heard regarding any item included in the proposed 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 § 1031.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1031.153. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1031.153.  FISCAL YEAR.  The district operates on a fiscal year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 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 § 1031.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1031.154. Annual Audit

Sec. 1031.154.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  The board annually shall have an independent audit made of the district's books and records for the 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 § 1031.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1031.155. Depository or Treasurer

Sec. 1031.155.  DEPOSITORY OR TREASURER.  (a)  The board by resolution shall designate a bank or banks as the district's depository or treasurer.  A designated bank serves for two years and until a successor is designated.(b)  All district money shall be secured in the manner provided for securing county funds.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1031.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1031.156. Authority to Borrow Money; Security

Sec. 1031.156.  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 revenue that is not pledged to pay the district's bonded indebtedness;(2)  a district tax to be imposed by the district during the 12-month period following the date of the pledge that is not pledged to pay the principal of or interest on district bonds; or(3)  district bonds that have been authorized but not sold.(c)  A loan for which taxes or bonds are pledged must mature not later than the first anniversary of the date the loan is made.  A loan for which district revenue is pledged must mature not later than the fifth anniversary of the date the loan is made.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1031.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1031.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1031.201.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  The board may issue general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to:(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements;(2)  equip buildings or improvements for health care purposes; or(3)  acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical or air ambulance service.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1031.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1031.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1031.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1031.201, 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 maintenance and operation tax the district imposes may not 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 § 1031.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1031 - Garza County Health Care District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1031.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1031.203.  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 board may order a bond election. The election shall be conducted as provided by Chapter 1251, Government Code.(c)  The board shall declare the results of the election.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|