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TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1069.103. Management, Control, and Administration

Sec. 1069.103.  MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.  The board shall manage, control, and administer the district's hospitals and hospital system.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1069.104. Hospital System

Sec. 1069.104.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  (a)  The district shall provide for:(1)  the establishment of a hospital system by:(A)  purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and equipment; and(B)  equipping the buildings; and(2)  the administration of the hospital system for hospital purposes.(b)  The hospital system may include:(1)  domiciliary care and treatment of the sick, injured, or geriatric;(2)  outpatient clinics;(3)  dispensaries;(4)  convalescent home facilities;(5)  necessary nurses;(6)  domiciliaries and training centers;(7)  blood banks;(8)  community mental health centers;(9)  research centers or laboratories; and(10)  any other facilities the board considers necessary for hospital care.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1069.105. Rules

Sec. 1069.105.  RULES.  The board may adopt rules for the operation of the district, including rules governing:(1)  the operation of the hospital and hospital system;(2)  the duties, functions, and responsibilities of district staff and employees; and(3)  the acquisition of goods or services.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1069.106. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1069.106.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  (a) Except as provided by Section 1069.112, the board may prescribe:(1)  procedures for the acquisition of goods or services, including the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and(2)  all accounting and control procedures.(b)  In making purchases, the board may determine the method of purchase that provides the best value to the district, including:(1)  competitive bidding;(2)  competitive sealed proposals;(3)  catalogue purchase;(4)  a group purchasing program; or(5)  an open market contract.(c)  In determining what is the best value to the district, the board shall consider:(1)  the purchase price;(2)  the reputation of the vendor and of the vendor's goods or services;(3)  the quality of the vendor's goods or services;(4)  the extent to which the goods or services meet the district's needs;(5)  the vendor's past relationship with the district;(6)  the total long-term cost to the district of acquiring the vendor's goods or services; and(7)  any other relevant factor that a private business entity would consider in selecting a vendor.(d)  The state auditor may audit purchases of goods or services by the district.(e)  To the extent of any conflict, this section prevails over any other law relating to the purchasing of goods and services.(f)  Chapters 2151 and 2254, Government Code, do not apply to purchases of goods and services made under this section.(g)  The board may incur an obligation, including a lease or lease-purchase agreement for real property, facilities, or equipment for use in the hospital system, payable from the pledged sales and use tax revenue of the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1069.107. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment

Sec. 1069.107.  DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The board shall determine:(1)  the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system; and(2)  the type of equipment necessary for hospital care.(b)  The board may:(1)  acquire real property, facilities, and equipment for the district for use in the hospital system in the manner determined by the board;(2)  lease to physicians, individuals, companies, corporations, or other legal entities or acquire by lease or by lease-purchase agreement real property, facilities, or equipment for use in the hospital system on terms the board determines are in the best interest of district residents; and(3)  sell or otherwise dispose of district real property, facilities, or equipment on terms the board determines are in the best interest of district residents.(c)  The district may acquire equipment for use in the district's hospital system and mortgage or pledge the acquired property as security for the payment of the purchase price.  A contract entered into under this subsection must provide that the entire obligation be retired not later than the fifth anniversary of the date of the contract.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1069.108. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1069.108.  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 located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient to a power, right, or privilege conferred by this chapter.(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except that 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 petition for review.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1069.109. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1069.109.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under any direction, limitation, or other provision prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1069.110. Charitable Organization

Sec. 1069.110.  CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.  (a)  In this section, "charitable organization" means an organization that is eligible for an exemption from federal income tax under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, by being listed as an exempt organization by Section 501(c)(3) or (4) of that code.(b)  The board may facilitate the achievement of district purposes by creating a charitable organization to:(1)  provide or arrange for hospital and health care services;(2)  develop resources for hospital and health care services; and(3)  provide ancillary support services for the district.(c)  A charitable organization created under this section is a unit of local government for purposes of Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1069.111. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 1069.111.  NONPROFIT CORPORATION.  (a)  The board, on the district's behalf, may create and sponsor a nonprofit corporation under the Business Organizations Code and may contribute money to or solicit money for the corporation.(b)  The corporation may use money, other than money the corporation pays to the district, only to provide health care or other services the district is authorized to provide under this chapter.(c)  The corporation may invest the corporation's money in any manner in which the district may invest the district's money, including investing money as authorized by Chapter 2256, Government Code.(d)  The board shall establish adequate controls to ensure that the corporation uses its money as required by this section.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1069.112. Construction or Equipment Purchase Contracts

Sec. 1069.112.  CONSTRUCTION  OR EQUIPMENT PURCHASE CONTRACTS.  A contract for construction or the purchase of equipment that involves the expenditure of more than $25,000 may be made only after advertising in the manner provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1069.113. Operating and Management Contracts

Sec. 1069.113.  OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.  The district, through its board, may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a district facility.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1069.114. Contracts for Care and Treatment

Sec. 1069.114.  CONTRACTS FOR CARE AND TREATMENT.  (a)  The board may contract with a county or municipality located outside the district's boundaries for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality.(b)  The board may contract with this state or a federal agency for the treatment of a sick or injured person.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.115 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1069.115. Contracts With Political Subdivision for Services

Sec. 1069.115.  CONTRACTS WITH POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FOR SERVICES.  The board may contract with a political subdivision of this state or with a state or federal agency for the district to:(1)  furnish a mobile emergency medical service;(2)  provide for the investigatory or welfare needs of district inhabitants; or(3)  provide a rural health clinic to care for the inhabitants of the contracting political subdivision.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.116 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1069.116. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1069.116.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the financial circumstances of:(1)  the patient; and(2)  the patient's relatives legally liable for the patient's support.(b)  If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives cannot pay for all or part of the patient's care and treatment in the hospital, the amount that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.(c)  If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives can pay for all or part of the patient's care and treatment, the administrator shall issue an order directing the patient or those relatives to pay the district a specified amount during an agreed term for the patient's care and support.  The amount ordered must be proportionate to their financial ability.(d)  The district administrator may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from those relatives legally liable for the patient's support, in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.(e)  If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in the mind of the district administrator, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:(1)  resolve the dispute or doubt; and(2)  issue any appropriate order.(f)  The final order of the board may be appealed to the district court.  The substantial evidence rule applies to the appeal.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.117 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1069.117. Reimbursement for Service

Sec. 1069.117.  REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICE.  (a)  The board shall require a county, municipality, or public hospital located outside the district to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county, municipality, or public hospital as provided by Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code.(b)  The board shall require the sheriff of a county or the police chief of a municipality to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a person confined in a jail facility of the county or municipality who is not a district resident.(c)  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.118 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1069.118. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1069.118.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  The district, through the board, may sue and be sued.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries|Section 1069.151. Petition to Expand District Territory

Sec. 1069.151.  PETITION TO EXPAND DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  Registered voters of a defined territory not included in the district may file a petition with the board secretary requesting inclusion of the territory in the district.(b)  The petition must be signed by at least 50 registered voters of the territory or a majority of those voters, whichever is fewer.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries|Section 1069.152. Hearing

Sec. 1069.152.  HEARING.  (a)  The board by order shall set a time and place to hold a hearing on a petition to include a defined territory in the district.(b)  The board shall set a date for the hearing that is after the 30th day after the date the board issues the order.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries|Section 1069.153. Order of Annexation

Sec. 1069.153.  ORDER OF ANNEXATION.  (a)  If, after a hearing under Section 1069.152, the board finds that annexation of the defined territory into the district would be feasible and would benefit the district, the board may approve the annexation by a resolution entered in its minutes.(b)  The board is not required to include in the annexation all territory described in the petition if the board finds that a modification or change is necessary or desirable.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries|Section 1069.154. Ratification Election

Sec. 1069.154.  RATIFICATION ELECTION.  (a)  Annexation of territory is final when approved by a majority of the voters at:(1)  an election held in the district; and(2)  a separate election held in the territory proposed to be annexed.(b)  The order calling the election shall provide for clerks as in county elections and must specify:(1)  the date of the election;(2)  the location of the polling places;(3)  the form of the ballot; and(4)  the presiding and alternate election judges for each polling place.(c)  Notice of the election shall be given by publishing a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper of general circulation in the county once each week for two consecutive weeks.  The first publication must occur at least 30 days before the date of the election.(d)  Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election held under this section.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries|Section 1069.155. Assumption of Debt and Taxes

Sec. 1069.155.  ASSUMPTION OF DEBT AND TAXES.  If the district has outstanding debts or taxes, the voters in an election to approve annexation under Section 1069.154 must determine whether the annexed territory will assume its portion of the debts or taxes on annexation.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries|Section 1069.156. Ballot

Sec. 1069.156.  BALLOT.  The ballot for an election under Section 1069.154 shall be printed to permit voting for or against the following, as applicable:(1)  "Adding (description of territory to be added) to the Nacogdoches County Hospital District."(2)  "(Description of territory to be added) assuming its proportionate share of the outstanding debts and taxes of the Nacogdoches County Hospital District, if it is added to the district."|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 1069.201. Budget

Sec. 1069.201.  BUDGET.  (a) The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board.(b)  The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement of:(1)  the outstanding obligations of the district;(2)  cash on hand to the credit of each district fund;(3)  money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;(4)  money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;(5)  the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;(6)  the estimated revenue and balances available to cover the proposed budget; and(7)  the estimated tax rate required.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 1069.202. Notice; Hearing; Approval of Budget

Sec. 1069.202.  NOTICE; HEARING; APPROVAL OF BUDGET.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget.(b)  Notice of the hearing must be published one time at least 10 days 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 act on the budget as proposed by the board president.  The board may make any changes in the proposed budget that the board judges to be in the interest of the taxpayers and the law warrants.  The budget must be approved by the board.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|Sec. 1069.203.  AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.  The annual budget may be amended as required by circumstances.  The board must approve all amendments.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 1069.204. Restriction on Expenditures

Sec. 1069.204.  RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.  Money may be spent only for an expense included in the annual budget or an amendment to the budget.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1069.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1069 - Nacogdoches County Hospital District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 1069.205. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1069.205.  FISCAL YEAR.  The district operates according to a fiscal year that begins on July 1 and ends on June 30.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.|