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TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1071.005. Correction of Invalid Procedures

Sec. 1071.005.  CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES.  If a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the constitution of this state or of the United States, the district by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1071.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The board consists of five directors elected from the district at large.(b)  Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code:(1)  directors serve staggered two-year terms; and(2)  an election shall be held on the uniform election date in May of each year to elect the appropriate number of directors.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.052. Notice of Election

Sec. 1071.052.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  Not earlier than the 30th day or later than the 10th day before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in Ochiltree 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 § 1071.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.053. Ballot Application

Sec. 1071.053.  BALLOT APPLICATION.  A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file with the board secretary an application in accordance with Chapter 144, Election Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 783 (H.B. 1631), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.054. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1071.054.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is:(1)  a district resident; and(2)  more than 21 years of age.(b)  An employee or medical staff member of the district may not serve as a director.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.055. Bond; Record of Bond and Oath or Affirmation of Office

Sec. 1071.055.  BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE.  (a)  Each director shall 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 district may pay for the directors' bonds with district money.(c)  Each director's bond and constitutional oath or affirmation of office shall be deposited with the district's depository bank for safekeeping.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.056. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1071.056.  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 § 1071.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.057. Officers

Sec. 1071.057.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among its members a president and a secretary.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.058. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1071.058.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A director serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties on approval of the expenses by the entire board.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.059. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1071.059.  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 § 1071.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.060. District Administrator

Sec. 1071.060.  DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The board may appoint a qualified person as district administrator.(b)  The district administrator serves at the will of the board and receives the compensation determined by the board.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.061. General Duties of District Administrator

Sec. 1071.061.  GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall:(1)  supervise the work and activities of the district; and(2)  direct the general affairs of the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.062. Employees

Sec. 1071.062.  EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The board may employ a general manager, attorney, bookkeeper, and architect.(b)  The board may employ technicians, nurses, health care providers other than physicians, fiscal agents, accountants, and other necessary employees.(c)  The board may delegate to the district administrator the authority to hire employees under Subsection (b).(d)  The board may employ physicians, but only as provided by Section 1071.0625.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 379 (S.B. 311), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.0625 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.0625. Employment of Physicians

Sec. 1071.0625.  EMPLOYMENT OF PHYSICIANS.  (a)  The board may employ a physician and retain all or part of the professional income generated by the physician for medical services provided at a hospital owned or operated by the district if the board satisfies the requirements of this section.(b)  The board shall:(1)  appoint a chief medical officer for the district; and(2)  adopt, maintain, and enforce policies to ensure that a physician employed by the district exercises the physician's independent medical judgment in providing care to patients.(c)  The policies adopted under this section must include:(1)  policies relating to:(A)  credentialing;(B)  quality assurance;(C)  utilization review;(D)  peer review; and(E)  medical decision-making; and(2)  the implementation of a complaint mechanism to process and resolve complaints regarding interference or attempted interference with a physician's independent medical judgment.(d)  The policies adopted under this section:(1)  must be approved by the chief medical officer of the district; and(2)  shall prevail over a conflicting policy of the district.(e)  For all matters relating to the practice of medicine, each physician employed by the board shall ultimately report to the chief medical officer of the district.(f)  The chief medical officer will report immediately to the Texas Medical Board any action or event that the chief medical officer reasonably and in good faith believes constitutes a compromise of the independent medical judgment of a physician in caring for a patient.(g)  The board may not delegate to the district administrator the authority to hire a physician.(h)  This section may not be construed as authorizing the board to supervise or control the practice of medicine as prohibited under Subtitle B, Title 3, Occupations Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 379 (S.B. 311), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.063 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.063. Recruitment of Medical Staff and Employees

Sec. 1071.063.  RECRUITMENT OF MEDICAL STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.  The board may spend district money, enter into agreements, and take other necessary action to recruit physicians and other persons to serve as medical staff members or district employees, including:(1)  advertising and marketing;(2)  paying travel, recruitment, and relocation expenses;(3)  providing a loan or scholarship to a physician or a person who:(A)  is currently enrolled in health care education courses at an institution of higher education; and(B)  contractually agrees to become a district employee or medical staff member; and(4)  providing on a rent-free basis or subsidizing the cost of office space or other facilities for a health care professional, including a physician.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.064 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.064. Appointment and Removal of Medical Staff

Sec. 1071.064.  APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEDICAL STAFF.  (a)  The board may appoint to or remove from the medical staff any doctors as necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments as necessary.(b)  The board may adopt policies relating to the appointment and removal of medical staff members.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.065 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.065. Health Care Educational Programs

Sec. 1071.065.  HEALTH CARE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.  The board may spend district money, enter into agreements, or take other necessary action to conduct, participate in, or assist in providing health care educational programs for current or prospective medical staff members or employees of the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.066 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.066. Retirement Benefits

Sec. 1071.066.  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 § 1071.067 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.067. Liability Insurance; Indemnification

Sec. 1071.067.  LIABILITY INSURANCE; INDEMNIFICATION.  (a)  The board may defend or indemnify an officer, director, board appointee, medical staff member, or district employee against or from a claim, expense, or liability arising from duties performed in that capacity.(b)  The board may purchase liability insurance coverage or establish a self-insurance program to fund an indemnity obligation under this section.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.068 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.068. Maintenance of Records; Public Inspection

Sec. 1071.068.  MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.  Except as provided by Section 1071.055, 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 § 1071.069 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1071.069. Seal

Sec. 1071.069.  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 § 1071.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1071.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1071.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy and indigent residents.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1071.102. Restriction on County or Municipality Taxation

Sec. 1071.102.  RESTRICTION ON COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TAXATION.  Ochiltree County or a municipality in Ochiltree County may not impose a tax for hospital purposes.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1071.103. Management and Control

Sec. 1071.103.  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 § 1071.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1071.104. Hospital System

Sec. 1071.104.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  (a)  The district may provide for the establishment of a hospital or hospital system to provide medical and hospital care to the district's needy residents.(b)  The hospital system may include:(1)  facilities and equipment for 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 nursing care;(11)  intermediate nursing care;(12)  hospice care;(13)  community mental health centers;(14)  alcohol or chemical dependency centers; and(15)  any other facilities or equipment the board considers necessary for hospital purposes.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1071.105. Rules

Sec. 1071.105.  RULES.  (a)  The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the district, including district facilities.(b)  On approval by the board, the rules may be published in booklet form at district expense and made available to any taxpayer on request.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1071.106. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1071.106.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  (a)  The board may prescribe the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district.(b)  The board shall prescribe:(1)  all accounting and control procedures; and(2)  the method of purchasing necessary supplies, materials, and equipment.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1071.107. Mobile Emergency Medical Service

Sec. 1071.107.  MOBILE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE.  The district may operate or assist in the operation of a mobile emergency medical service as part of the hospital system.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1071.108. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment

Sec. 1071.108.  DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The board shall determine:(1)  the type, number, and location of facilities required to maintain an adequate hospital system; and(2)  the type of equipment necessary for hospital care.(b)  The board may:(1)  acquire by lease, purchase, or lease to purchase or may construct, repair, or renovate property, including facilities or equipment, for use in the district's hospital system; and(2)  mortgage or pledge the property as security for the payment of the purchase price.(c)  The board may lease hospital facilities for the district.(d)  The board may lease, sell, or otherwise dispose of all or part of the district's property for the district, including facilities or equipment, to a public or private entity.(e)  The district may operate any facility covered by this section or contract with any person to manage or operate the facility.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1071.109. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1071.109.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property, real, personal, or mixed, located in district territory, if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a right, power, privilege, or function conferred on the district by this chapter.(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.(c)  In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:(1)  pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;(2)  provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or(3)  provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or writ of error.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1071.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1071.110. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1071.110.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or 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.|