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TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1002.057. Recruitment of Staff and Employees

Sec. 1002.057.  RECRUITMENT OF 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;  and(3)  providing a loan or scholarship to a physician, or a person currently enrolled in health care education courses at an institution of higher education, who contractually agrees to become a medical staff member or district employee.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1002.058. Office Facilities

Sec. 1002.058.  OFFICE FACILITIES.  (a)  In this section, "licensed health care professional" means any individual who is licensed or certified by or registered in this state to provide health care.(b)  The board shall determine the type, number, and location of buildings necessary to establish and maintain office facilities for staff physicians, physicians employed under Section 1002.061, and other licensed health care professionals to provide adequate health care services for the district within the licensed health care professionals' scope of license.(c)  The board may:(1)  acquire property and equipment and construct facilities for the district for use by staff physicians, physicians employed under Section 1002.061, and other licensed health care professionals; and(2)  mortgage or pledge the property, equipment, or facilities as security for the payment of the purchase price or construction cost.(d)  The board may lease the office facilities and equipment to staff physicians, physicians employed under Section 1002.061, and other licensed health care professionals or may sell or otherwise dispose of the property, facilities, and equipment.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 826 (S.B. 1861), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1119 (H.B. 3905), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1002.059. Health Education Programs for Staff and Employees

Sec. 1002.059.  HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.  The board may spend district money, enter into agreements, and take other necessary action to conduct, participate in, or otherwise assist in providing health care educational programs for current or prospective medical staff members or district employees.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1002.060. Retirement of Benefits

Sec. 1002.060.  RETIREMENT OF 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.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1002.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1002.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy residents.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1002.102. Limitation on Certain Political Subdivisions

Sec. 1002.102.  LIMITATION ON CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.  A political subdivision other than the district in Brazoria County may not impose taxes or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care for district residents.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1002.103. Powers of Board

Sec. 1002.103.  POWERS OF BOARD.  (a)  The board has all powers necessary, convenient, or incidental to carry out the purposes for which the district was created.(b)  The board has the complete management and control of all the business of the district, including the power to negotiate and contract with any person to purchase or lease land, to construct and equip a hospital system, to operate and maintain a hospital or hospitals, and to negotiate and contract with other political subdivisions of the state or private individuals, associations, or corporations for those purposes, all as may be determined to be necessary or desirable for the district by the board.(c)  This section is not a limitation on the powers of the board.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1002.104. Hospital System

Sec. 1002.104.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  (a)  The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital or hospital system within the district's boundaries to provide health care services to persons residing in the district by:(1)  purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and improvements;(2)  equipping the buildings and improvements;  and(3)  administering the buildings and improvements for hospital purposes.(b)  The hospital system may include any facility or equipment the board considers necessary or appropriate for providing health care services, including:(1)  domiciliary care and treatment of sick, injured, or geriatric patients;(2)  outpatient clinics;(3)  rural health clinics;(4)  convalescent home facilities;(5)  assisted living or personal care facilities;(6)  physicians' offices;(7)  home health care services;(8)  durable medical equipment;(9)  long-term care;(10)  skilled and intermediate nursing care;(11)  preventive care services;(12)  ancillary support;(13)  pharmacies;(14)  hospice care;(15)  community mental health centers;  and(16)  alcohol or chemical dependency centers.(c)  The district may operate or assist in the operation of a mobile emergency medical service as part of the hospital system.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1002.105. Operating, Management, or Consulting Contracts

Sec. 1002.105.  OPERATING, MANAGEMENT, OR CONSULTING CONTRACTS.  (a)  The board may enter into an operating, management, or consulting contract to obtain management or consulting services for the district or for any portion of the district.  The contract must provide that the board retains responsibility for and control of the district's operation.(b)  A company providing services to the district under the contract, and the officers, directors, and employees of the company, while performing services under the contract for the benefit of the district:(1)  are solely employees of the district for purposes of any determination regarding the immunity or liability of the company or its officers, directors, and employees;  and(2)  have immunity or limited liability under laws applicable to district employees, whether statutory or common law, to the extent a district employee would be entitled under the same circumstances.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1002.106. Provision of Services Outside District

Sec. 1002.106.  PROVISION OF SERVICES OUTSIDE DISTRICT.  Subject to the approval of the board, the district may provide primary care, emergency services, preventive medical services, and other health-related services outside the district if the services serve the purpose of the district as established by this chapter.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1002.107. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1002.107.  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 the territory of the district if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise the rights, powers, privileges, or functions conferred by this chapter.(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, but 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 bond or other security for costs in the trial court;(2)  provide bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction;  or(3)  provide bond for cost or supersedeas on an appeal or writ of error.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1002.108. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1002.108.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  (a)  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.(b)  This section is not a limitation on the authority of the board.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1002.109. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1002.109.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  As a government agency, the district may sue and be sued in its own name in any court of this state.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1002.110. Public Works Contracts

Sec. 1002.110.  PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS.  With respect to the construction of public works, the district has all of the powers and duties conferred on a municipality under Chapter 2269, Government Code, with respect to the construction of a facility.  To the extent of any conflict, this section prevails over any other law relating to the construction of public works engaged in by the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 18.001(a), eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 628), Sec. 4.05, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.002(31), eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries|Section 1002.151. Petition to Expand District Territory

Sec. 1002.151.  PETITION TO EXPAND DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  Territory may be added to the district on a petition for annexation signed by the owners of a majority in value of the land sought to be annexed, as shown by the county tax rolls.(b)  The petition must be filed with the secretary of the board.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries|Section 1002.152. Notice of Hearing

Sec. 1002.152.  NOTICE OF HEARING.  (a)  The board shall pass an order fixing a time and place at which the petition shall be heard.(b)  The secretary shall issue notice of the time and place of the hearing.  The notice must describe the territory proposed to be annexed by metes and bounds or by lot and block number, if there is a recorded map or plat and survey of the land.(c)  Notice of the hearing shall be given by publication of a copy of the notice in a newspaper of general circulation in Brazoria County at least one time, the date of the first publication to be at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries|Section 1002.153. Order of Annexation

Sec. 1002.153.  ORDER OF ANNEXATION.  If, after hearing the petition, the board finds that the proposed annexation is to the advantage of the district and to the territory to be annexed, the board may by order annex the territory to the district.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries|Section 1002.154. Ratification Election

Sec. 1002.154.  RATIFICATION ELECTION.  (a)  Annexation of the territory does not become final until ratified by a majority vote at a separate election held within the boundaries of the district and by a majority vote at a separate election held within the territory to be annexed.(b)  The election must be called by the board on its own motion.  The order calling the election shall specify the date, the place or places where the election shall be held, and the presiding election officers.(c)  Notice of the election shall be given by publishing a substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper of general circulation in Brazoria County once a week for two consecutive weeks, the date of the first publication to be at least 14 days before the date set for the election.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries|Section 1002.155. Assumption of Debts and Taxes

Sec. 1002.155.  ASSUMPTION OF DEBTS AND TAXES.  If the district has outstanding debts or taxes, the proposition for assumption of its proportion of the debts or taxes by the territory if annexed shall also be submitted at the election.  The annexed territory shall bear its pro rata part of all indebtedness or taxes that may be owed, contracted, or authorized by the district.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter E. Dissolution|Section 1002.201. Dissolution; Election

Sec. 1002.201.  DISSOLUTION;  ELECTION.  (a)  The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the voters voting in an election held for that purpose.(b)  The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the district and disposing of the district's assets and obligations.(c)  The board shall order an election on the question of dissolution of the district if the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by a number of residents of the district equal to at least 15 percent of the registered voters in the district.(d)  The election shall be held not later than the 60th day after the date the election is ordered.(e)  The order calling the election must state:(1)  the nature of the election, including the proposition that is to appear on the ballot;(2)  the date of the election;(3)  the hours during which the polls will be open;  and(4)  the location of the polling places.(f)  Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter E. Dissolution|Section 1002.202. Notice of Election

Sec. 1002.202.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  (a)  The board shall give notice of the election by publishing a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks.(b)  The first publication must appear at least 35 days before the date set for election.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter E. Dissolution|Section 1002.203. Ballot

Sec. 1002.203.  BALLOT.  The ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The dissolution of the Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas."|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter E. Dissolution|Section 1002.204. Election Results

Sec. 1002.204.  ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  If a majority of the votes in the election favor dissolution, the board shall find that the district is dissolved.(b)  If a majority of the votes in the election do not favor dissolution, the board shall continue to administer the district and another election on the question of dissolution may not be held before the first anniversary of the date of the most recent election to dissolve the district.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter E. Dissolution|Section 1002.205. Transfer or Administration of Assets

Sec. 1002.205.  TRANSFER OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS.  (a)  If a majority of the votes in the election held under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall:(1)  transfer the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and other assets that belong to the district to Brazoria County or another governmental agency in Brazoria County;  or(2)  administer the property, assets, and debts until all funds have been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.(b)  If the board makes the transfer under Subsection (a)(1), the county or agency assumes all debts and obligations of the district at the time of the transfer, and the district is dissolved.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1002.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas|Subchapter E. Dissolution|Section 1002.206. Sale or Transfer of Assets and Liabilities

Sec. 1002.206.  SALE OR TRANSFER OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the district may not be dissolved unless the board provides for the sale or transfer of the district's assets and liabilities to another person or entity.(b)  The dissolution of the district and the sale or transfer of the district's assets or liabilities may not contravene a trust indenture or bond resolution relating to the outstanding bonds of the district.  The dissolution and sale or transfer does not diminish or impair the rights of a holder of an outstanding bond, warrant, or other obligation of the district.(c)  The sale or transfer of the district's assets and liabilities must satisfy the debt and bond obligations of the district in a manner that protects the interests of the residents of the district, including the residents' collective property rights in the district's assets.  The district may not transfer or dispose of the district's assets except for due compensation unless the transfer is made to another governmental agency that serves the district and the transferred assets are to be used for the benefit of the residents of the district.(d)  A grant from federal funds is an obligation to be repaid in satisfaction.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|