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TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1078.114. Contracts for Care

Sec. 1078.114.  CONTRACTS FOR CARE.  The board may contract with any lessee of the district's hospital facilities or any other person to provide hospital care to needy district inhabitants for payments and under terms that the board considers to be in the district's best interests.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.115 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1078.115. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Services

Sec. 1078.115.  CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR SERVICES.  The board may contract with a political subdivision of the state or with a state or federal agency for the district or for any lessee of the district's hospital facilities to:(1)  furnish a mobile emergency medical service; or(2)  provide for the investigatory or welfare needs of district inhabitants.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.116 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1078.116. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1078.116.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When a person who resides in the district is admitted as a patient to a district facility, the district administrator or a person designated by the board may have an inquiry made into the financial circumstances of:(1)  the patient; and(2)  a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support.(b)  To the extent that a patient or a relative of the patient legally responsible for the patient's support cannot pay for care and treatment provided by the district, the district shall supply the care and treatment without charging the patient or the patient's relative.(c)  On determining that the patient or a relative legally responsible for the patient's support can pay for all or any part of the care and treatment provided by the district, the district administrator or the person designated by the board shall report that determination to the board, and the board shall issue an order directing the patient or the relative to pay the district a specified amount each week.  The amount must be based on the person's ability to pay.(d)  The district administrator or the person designated by the board may collect the amount owed to the district from the patient's estate or from that of a relative legally responsible for the patient's support in the manner provided by law for collection of expenses in the last illness of a deceased person.(e)  If there is a dispute relating to a person's ability to pay or if the district administrator or the person designated by the board has any doubt concerning a person's ability to pay, the board shall:(1)  call witnesses;(2)  hear and resolve the question; and(3)  issue a final order.(f)  The final order of the board may be appealed to a district court in Houston County.  The substantial evidence rule applies to the appeal.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.117 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1078.117. Reimbursement for Service

Sec. 1078.117.  REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICE.  (a)  The board shall require a county or municipality located outside the district to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality.(b)  The board shall require the sheriff of Houston County to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a person who is confined in a jail facility of Houston County and is not a district resident.(c)  On behalf of the district, the board may contract with the state or federal government for that government to reimburse the district for treatment of a sick or injured person.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.118 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1078.118. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1078.118.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  The board may sue and be sued on behalf of the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Finance Provisions|Section 1078.151. Budget

Sec. 1078.151.  BUDGET.  (a)  The district administrator shall prepare a proposed annual budget for the district.(b)  The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a statement of:(1)  the outstanding obligations of the district;(2)  the amount of cash on hand in each district fund;(3)  the amount of money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;(4)  the amount of money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;(5)  the amount of the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;(6)  the estimated amount of revenue and balances available to cover the proposed budget; and(7)  the estimated tax rate required.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Finance Provisions|Section 1078.152. Notice; Hearing; Adoption of Budget

Sec. 1078.152.  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 a newspaper with general circulation in the district not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.(c)  Any district resident 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 determines to be in the interests of the taxpayers.(e)  The budget is effective only after adoption by the board.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|Sec. 1078.153.  AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.  After the annual budget is adopted, the budget may be amended on the board's approval.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Finance Provisions|Section 1078.154. Restriction on Expenditures

Sec. 1078.154.  RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.  Money may be spent only for an expense included in the budget or an amendment to the budget.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Finance Provisions|Section 1078.155. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1078.155.  FISCAL YEAR.  (a)  The district operates according to 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Finance Provisions|Section 1078.156. Annual Audit

Sec. 1078.156.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  The board annually shall have an audit made of the district's financial condition.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Finance Provisions|Section 1078.157. Inspection of Annual Audit and District Records

Sec. 1078.157.  INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.  The annual audit and other district records shall be open to inspection during regular business hours at the district's principal office.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Finance Provisions|Section 1078.158. Financial Report

Sec. 1078.158.  FINANCIAL REPORT.  As soon as practicable after the close of the fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board:(1)  a sworn statement of the amount of district money; and(2)  an account of the disbursements of that money.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Finance Provisions|Section 1078.159. Depository

Sec. 1078.159.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select at least one bank to serve as a depository for district money.(b)  District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1078.160(b) and money transmitted to a bank for payment of bonds or obligations issued or assumed by the district, shall be deposited as received with the depository bank and shall remain on deposit.  This subsection does not limit the power of the board to place a part of district money on time deposit or to purchase certificates of deposit.(c)  The district may not deposit money with a bank in an amount that exceeds the maximum amount secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation unless the bank first executes a bond or other security in an amount sufficient to secure from loss the district money that exceeds the amount secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Finance Provisions|Section 1078.160. Spending and Investment Restrictions

Sec. 1078.160.  SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.  (a)  Except as provided by this section and Sections 1078.112, 1078.201, 1078.204, and 1078.205, the district may not incur a debt payable from district revenue other than the revenue on hand or to be on hand in the current and immediately 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1078.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1078.201.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  If authorized by an election, the board may issue and sell 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 hospital purposes; or(3)  acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical service.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1078.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1078.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1078.201, 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 limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of a tax.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1078.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1078.203.  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.(b)  The board may order a bond election.(c)  The order calling the election must specify:(1)  the nature and date of the election;(2)  the hours during which the polls will be open;(3)  the location of the polling places;(4)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized; and(5)  the maximum maturity of the bonds.(d)  Notice of a bond election shall be given as provided by Section 1251.003, Government Code.(e)  The board shall declare the results of the election.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1078.204. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1078.204.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue revenue bonds to:(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes;(2)  acquire sites to be used for hospital purposes; or(3)  acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical service to assist the district in carrying out its 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 hospital system.(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 provided by Sections 264.042, 264.043, 264.046, 264.047, 264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1078.205. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1078.205.  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 refunding bond applied to the payment of the outstanding indebtedness; or(2)  exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar principal amount of outstanding indebtedness.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1078.206. Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 1078.206.  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.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.207 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1078.207. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1078.207.  EXECUTION OF BONDS.  (a)  The board president shall execute district 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.208 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1078.208. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1078.208.  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, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax|Section 1078.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1078.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The board may impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.(b)  The tax shall be imposed for and may be pledged to:(1)  meet the requirements of district bonds and the indebtedness assumed by the district;(2)  provide for the district's maintenance and operating expenses, including the cost or contract payments for hospital care for needy district inhabitants; and(3)  make improvements and additions to the district's hospital facilities or hospital system and acquire necessary sites for those improvements and additions by gift, purchase, lease, or condemnation.(c)  The district may not impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on revenue bonds issued under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax|Section 1078.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1078.252.  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 all taxable property in the district.(c)  In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider the income of the district from sources other than taxation.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1078.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax|Section 1078.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1078.253.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1079.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1079 - Jack County Hospital District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1079.001. Definitions

Sec. 1079.001.  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 Jack County Hospital District.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1079.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1079 - Jack County Hospital District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1079.002. Authority for Operation

Sec. 1079.002.  AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.  The Jack County Hospital District operates and is financed as provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and by this chapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1079.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1079 - Jack County Hospital District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1079.003. Essential Public Function

Sec. 1079.003.  ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.  The district is a public entity performing an essential public function.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1079.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1079 - Jack County Hospital District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1079.004. District Territory

Sec. 1079.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Jack County, Texas.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1079.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1079 - Jack County Hospital District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1079.005. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1079.005.  DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.  This state may not become obligated for the support or maintenance of the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1079.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1079 - Jack County Hospital District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1079.006. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1079.006.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|