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TX Spec Dist Code § 1122.207 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1122.207. Bonds Not Subject to Taxation

Sec. 1122.207.  BONDS NOT SUBJECT TO TAXATION.  The following are not subject to taxation by the state or by a political subdivision of the 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1122.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District|Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax|Section 1122.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1122.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to taxation by the district.(b)  The tax may be used to pay:(1)  indebtedness issued or assumed by the district; and(2)  the maintenance and operating expenses of the district.(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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 14, eff. June 10, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1122.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District|Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax|Section 1122.252. Limitation on Tax Rate

Sec. 1122.252.  LIMITATION ON TAX RATE.  (a)  Unless a higher rate is approved at an election held as provided by Section 1122.2521, the tax rate on all taxable property in the district for all purposes may not exceed 25 cents on each $100 valuation of the property according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll of the district.(b)  In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider district income from sources other than taxation.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 15, eff. June 10, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 16, eff. June 10, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1122.2521 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District|Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax|Section 1122.2521. Election Required to Increase Tax Rate

Sec. 1122.2521.  ELECTION REQUIRED TO INCREASE TAX RATE.  (a)  The board may order an election to increase the district's maximum ad valorem tax rate to a rate greater than the maximum rate provided by Section 1122.252.(b)  The ballot for an election held under this section must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The imposition of taxes by the Hidalgo County Healthcare District for district purposes at a rate not to exceed ____ (insert amount) cents on the $100 valuation of all property in the district."(c)  The board may impose taxes at the rate authorized by the proposition if a majority of voters voting at an election held under this section favor the proposition.(d)  This section does not authorize the board to impose taxes at a rate that exceeds the maximum ad valorem tax rate authorized by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.(e)  Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 17, eff. June 10, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1122.2522 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District|Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax|Section 1122.2522. Voter-Approval Tax Rate Provisions Applicable

Sec. 1122.2522.  VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE.  If in any year the board adopts a tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate calculated as provided by Chapter 26, Tax Code, an election under Section 26.07 of that code must be held to determine whether or not to approve the tax rate adopted by the board for that year.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 17, eff. June 10, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (S.B. 2), Sec. 84, eff. January 1, 2020.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1122.2523 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District|Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax|Section 1122.2523. Residence Homestead Tax Provisions Applicable

Sec. 1122.2523.  RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD TAX PROVISIONS APPLICABLE.  (a)  The board shall ensure that all district residents receive all ad valorem tax exemptions and limitations that the residents are entitled to receive under the constitution and the Tax Code, including the exemption of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a fully disabled veteran or the disabled veteran's surviving spouse required by Section 11.131, Tax Code.(b)  The board shall adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the district of a portion of the appraised value of a district resident's residence homestead as provided by Section 11.13(d), Tax Code.  Unless the board specifies a larger amount as provided by Section 11.13(e), Tax Code, the amount of the exemption required to be adopted by the board under this subsection is $3,000 of the appraised value of a district resident's residence homestead.  Section 11.13(f), Tax Code, applies to an exemption adopted by the board under this subsection.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 17, eff. June 10, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1122.2524 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District|Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax|Section 1122.2524. Prohibition on Participation in Tax Increment Fund

Sec. 1122.2524.  PROHIBITION ON PARTICIPATION IN TAX INCREMENT FUND.  The district may not enter into an agreement to participate in a reinvestment zone designated by a municipality or a county under Chapter 311, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 17, eff. June 10, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1122.2525 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District|Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax|Section 1122.2525. Reduction in Ad Valorem Tax Rate by County

Sec. 1122.2525.  REDUCTION IN AD VALOREM TAX RATE BY COUNTY.  The Hidalgo County Commissioners Court, in determining the county ad valorem tax rate for the first year in which the district imposes ad valorem taxes on property in the district, shall:(1)  take into account the decrease in the amount the county will spend for health care purposes in that year because the district is providing health care services previously provided or paid for by the county; and(2)  reduce the county's ad valorem tax rate in accordance with the decreased amount of required spending described by Subdivision (1).|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 17, eff. June 10, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1122.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District|Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax|Section 1122.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1122.253.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1122.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District|Subchapter G. Dissolution|Section 1122.301. Dissolution; Election

Sec. 1122.301.  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 if the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by at least 15 percent of the district's registered voters.(d)  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.(e)  Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1122.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District|Subchapter G. Dissolution|Section 1122.302. Notice of Election

Sec. 1122.302.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  (a)  The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter 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 not later than the 30th day before the date set for the election.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1122.303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District|Subchapter G. Dissolution|Section 1122.303. Ballot

Sec. 1122.303.  BALLOT.  The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the Hidalgo County Healthcare District."|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 18, eff. June 10, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1122.304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District|Subchapter G. Dissolution|Section 1122.304. Election Results

Sec. 1122.304.  ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor  dissolution, the board shall order that the district be dissolved.(b)  If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter 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.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1122.305 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District|Subchapter G. Dissolution|Section 1122.305. Transfer or Administration of Assets

Sec. 1122.305.  TRANSFER OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS.  (a)  If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall:(1)  transfer the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and other assets belonging to the district to Hidalgo County or another governmental entity in Hidalgo County; or(2)  administer the property, assets, and debts of the district until all money has 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 entity assumes all debts and obligations of the district at the time of the transfer and the district is dissolved.(c)  If Subsection (a)(1) does not apply and the board administers the property, assets, and debts of the district under Subsection (a)(2), the district is dissolved when all money has been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1122.306 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District|Subchapter G. Dissolution|Section 1122.306. Imposition of Tax and Return of Surplus Taxes

Sec. 1122.306.  IMPOSITION OF TAX AND RETURN OF SURPLUS TAXES.  (a)  After the board determines that the district is dissolved, the board shall:(1)  determine the debt owed by the district; and(2)  impose on the property included in the district's tax rolls a tax that is in proportion of the debt to the property value.(b)  On the payment of all outstanding debts and  obligations of the district, the board shall order the secretary to return to each district taxpayer the taxpayer's pro rata share of all unused tax money.(c)  A taxpayer may request that the taxpayer's share of surplus tax money be credited to the taxpayer's county taxes.  If a taxpayer requests the credit, the board shall direct the secretary to transmit the funds to the tax assessor-collector for Hidalgo County.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1122.307 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District|Subchapter G. Dissolution|Section 1122.307. Report; Dissolution Order

Sec. 1122.307.  REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER.  (a)  After the district has paid all its debts and has disposed of all its money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.(b)  Not later than the 10th day after the date the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order dissolving the district and releasing the board from any further duty or obligation.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3001.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle A - Agriculture|Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3001.001. Definitions

Sec. 3001.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Assessment" includes a reassessment or supplemental assessment.(2)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.(3)  "Director" means a board member.(4)  "District" means the Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District.(5)  "Obligation" means an obligation issued by the district under this chapter, including a bond, certificate, note, or other evidence of indebtedness.(6)  "Project" means an agricultural project designated under Section 3001.110.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3001.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle A - Agriculture|Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3001.002. Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District

Sec. 3001.002.  SOUTHEAST TEXAS AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.  (a)  The Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District is created as a special district.(b)  The board by resolution may change the district's name.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3001.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle A - Agriculture|Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3001.003. Purpose and Nature of District

Sec. 3001.003.  PURPOSE AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district is created as a conservation and reclamation district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, to:(1)  conserve and develop the natural resources of this state, including certain agricultural resources;(2)  conserve the soil for certain agricultural uses;(3)  reclaim or drain overflowed lands or provide necessary irrigation for certain natural agricultural resources;  and(4)  provide credit, grants, or other things of value to aid persons as provided by Section 52(a), Article III, Texas Constitution.(b)  The district exercises public and essential governmental functions.(c)  The creation of the district is a program essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3001.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle A - Agriculture|Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3001.004. District Territory

Sec. 3001.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district includes all of the territory of Chambers County that is east of the center line of the Trinity River and north of the center line of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, other than property located inside the municipal boundaries of an incorporated municipality as of January 1, 1999, as that territory may have been modified under:(1)  Section 3001.116, or its predecessor statute, former Section 384.052, Local Government Code;  or(2)  other law.(b)  The boundaries of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the description of the boundaries or in copying the description in the legislative process does not affect the district's:(1)  organization, existence, or validity;(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment;  or(4)  legality or operation.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3001.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle A - Agriculture|Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3001.005. Applicability of and Relation to Other Law

Sec. 3001.005.  APPLICABILITY OF AND RELATION TO OTHER LAW.  (a)  Chapter 49, Water Code, does not apply to the district.(b)  The district's authority under this chapter is not intended to duplicate the authority granted to the Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District or to limit the authority or jurisdiction of the navigation district.  To the extent the laws of this chapter conflict with the laws of that navigation district, the laws of the navigation district control over this chapter.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3001.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle A - Agriculture|Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3001.051. Board of Directors

Sec. 3001.051.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of nine directors.(b)  The board by resolution may increase or decrease the number of directors on the board if the board determines that to do so is in the best interest of the district.  The board may not have more than 15 directors.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3001.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle A - Agriculture|Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3001.052. Qualifications

Sec. 3001.052.  QUALIFICATIONS.  (a)  To serve as a director, a person must be at least 18 years old and:(1)  reside in the district;(2)  own property in the district;  or(3)  be an agent, employee, or tenant of a person who owns property in the district.(b)  At least five directors must reside in or own property in Chambers County.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3001.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle A - Agriculture|Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3001.053. Terms

Sec. 3001.053.  TERMS.  The county commissioners court shall appoint the directors to serve staggered four-year terms with as near as possible to one-half of the directors' terms expiring on June 1 of each odd-numbered year.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3001.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle A - Agriculture|Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3001.054. Director's Bond

Sec. 3001.054.  DIRECTOR'S BOND.  (a)  As soon as practicable after a director is appointed, the director shall execute a $10,000 bond payable to the district and conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.(b)  Each director's bond must be approved by the board.(c)  The bond shall be filed with and retained by the district.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3001.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle A - Agriculture|Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3001.055. Removal; Vacancy

Sec. 3001.055.  REMOVAL;  VACANCY.  (a)  The county commissioners court may remove a director for misconduct or failure to carry out the director's duties on petition by a majority of the other directors and after notice and hearing.(b)  If a vacancy occurs on the board, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the remainder of the unexpired term.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3001.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle A - Agriculture|Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3001.056. Officers

Sec. 3001.056.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect from its directors a president, vice president, and secretary.(b)  The board by rule may provide for the election of other officers.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3001.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle A - Agriculture|Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3001.057. Meetings

Sec. 3001.057.  MEETINGS.  The board shall meet at least once every three months and at the call of the presiding officer or a majority of the directors.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|