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TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1072.112. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1072.112.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When a person who resides in the district is admitted as a patient to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the financial circumstances of:(1)  the patient; and(2)  a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support.(b)  To the extent that the patient or a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support cannot pay for care and treatment provided by the district, the district shall supply the care and treatment without charging the patient or the patient's relative.(c)  On determining that the patient or a relative legally responsible for the patient's support can pay for all or part of the care and treatment provided by the district, the district administrator shall report that determination to the board, and the board shall issue an order directing the patient or the relative to pay the district a specified amount each week.  The amount must be based on the person's ability to pay.(d)  The district administrator may collect money owed to the district from the patient's estate or from that of a relative legally responsible for the patient's support in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses in the last illness of a deceased person.(e)  If there is a dispute relating to a person's ability to pay or if the district administrator has any doubt concerning a person's ability to pay, the board shall call witnesses, hear and resolve the question, and issue a final order.  The order may be appealed to a district court in the county in which the district is located.  The substantial evidence rule applies to an appeal under this subsection.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1072.113. Reimbursement for Services

Sec. 1072.113.  REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES.  (a)  The board shall require a county, municipality, or public hospital located outside of the district to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county, municipality, or hospital, as provided by Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code.(b)  The board shall require the sheriff of Runnels County to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a person who is confined in a jail facility of Runnels County and is not a resident of the district.(c)  On behalf of the district, the board may contract with the state or federal government for that government to reimburse the district for treatment of a sick or injured person.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1072.114. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 1072.114.  NONPROFIT CORPORATION.  (a)   The district may create and sponsor a nonprofit corporation under the Business Organizations Code and may contribute money to or solicit money for the corporation.(b)  A corporation created under this section may use money contributed by 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 controls to ensure that the corporation uses its money as required by this section.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.115 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1072.115. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1072.115.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  The board may sue and be sued on behalf of the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.116 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1072.116. Construction Contracts; Advertising for Certain Construction Contracts

Sec. 1072.116.  CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS; ADVERTISING FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.  (a)  The board may enter into a construction contract on the district's behalf.(b)  The board may enter into a construction contract only after competitive bidding as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code, if the amount of the contract is greater than the amount provided by Section 271.024 of that code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1072.151. Budget

Sec. 1072.151.  BUDGET.  (a)  The district administrator shall prepare a proposed annual budget for the district.(b)  The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a statement of:(1)  the outstanding obligations of the district;(2)  the amount of cash on hand to the credit of each fund of the district;(3)  the amount of money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;(4)  the amount of money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;(5)  the amount of the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;(6)  the estimated amount of revenues and balances available to cover the proposed budget; and(7)  the estimated tax rate required.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1072.152. Notice; Hearing; Adoption of Budget

Sec. 1072.152.  NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget.(b)  The board shall publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper with general circulation in the district not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.(c)  Any district resident is entitled to be present and participate at the hearing.(d)  At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall adopt a budget by acting on the budget proposed by the district administrator.  The board may make a change in the proposed budget that the board determines to be in the interests of the taxpayers.(e)  The budget is effective only after adoption by the board.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|Sec. 1072.153.  AMENDMENT OF BUDGET.  After the budget is adopted, the budget may be amended on the board's approval.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1072.154. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1072.154.  FISCAL YEAR.  (a)  The district operates according to a fiscal year established by the board.(b)  The fiscal year may not be changed:(1)  during a period in which revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or(2)  more than once in a 24-month period.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1072.155. Annual Audit

Sec. 1072.155.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  The board shall have an annual audit made of the financial condition of the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1072.156. Inspection of Annual Audit and District Records

Sec. 1072.156.  INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.  The annual audit and other district records are open to inspection during regular business hours at the principal office of the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1072.157. Financial Report

Sec. 1072.157.  FINANCIAL REPORT.  As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board a sworn statement of the amount of district money and an account of the disbursement of that money.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1072.158. Short-Term Financing

Sec. 1072.158.  SHORT-TERM FINANCING.  The district may borrow money through short-term financing.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1072.159. Debt Limitation

Sec. 1072.159.  DEBT LIMITATION.  Except as provided by Chapter 1207, Government Code, and Sections 1072.116, 1072.201, and 1072.204, the district may not incur a debt payable from district revenue other than revenue available in the current fiscal year and the immediately following fiscal year of the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1072.160. Depository

Sec. 1072.160.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select at least one bank to serve as a depository for district money.(b)  The board may solicit bids from local financial institutions to determine which institution may serve as a depository for district money.(c)  District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1072.161 and money transmitted to a bank for payment of bonds or obligations issued or assumed by the district, shall be deposited as received with the depository bank and shall remain on deposit.  This subsection does not limit the board's power to place part of the district's money on time deposit or to purchase certificates of deposit.(d)  The district may deposit money with a bank in an amount that exceeds the maximum amount secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation only if the bank first executes a bond or other security in an amount sufficient to secure from loss the district money that exceeds the amount secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1072.161. Restriction on Investment

Sec. 1072.161.  RESTRICTION ON INVESTMENT.  The board may invest operating, depreciation, or building reserves only in funds or securities specified by Chapter 2256, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1072.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1072.201.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  If authorized by an election, the board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to:(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements;(2)  equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; or(3)  acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical service.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1072.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1072.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1072.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax in an amount sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the bonds mature.(b)  The tax required by this section together with any other tax the district imposes in any year may not exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of taxes.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1072.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1072.203.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting in an election held for that purpose.(b)  The board may order a bond election.  The order calling the election must specify:(1)  the nature and date of the election;(2)  the hours during which the polls will be open;(3)  the location of polling places;(4)  the amounts of the bonds to be authorized; and(5)  the maximum maturity of the bonds.(c)  Notice of a bond election must be given as provided by Chapter 1251, Government Code.(d)  The board shall declare the results of the election.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1072.204. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1072.204.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue revenue bonds to:(1)  acquire, purchase, construct, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes;(2)  acquire sites to be used for hospital purposes; or(3)  acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical service to assist the district in carrying out its hospital purposes.(b)  The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenues derived from the operation of the district's hospital system.(c)  The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of the district property.(d)  The bonds must be issued in the manner provided by Sections 264.042, 264.043, 264.046, 264.047, 264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by county hospital authorities.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1072.205. Maturity

Sec. 1072.205.  MATURITY.  District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of their issuance.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1072.206. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1072.206.  EXECUTION OF BONDS.  (a)  The board president shall execute district bonds in the district's name.(b)  The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.207 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1072.207. Bonds Not Subject to Taxation

Sec. 1072.207.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax|Section 1072.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1072.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to hospital district taxation.(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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax|Section 1072.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1072.252.  TAX RATE.  (a)  The board may impose an annual tax at a rate not to exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of a tax.(b)  The tax rate on all taxable property in the district for all purposes may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of the property according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll of the district.(c)  In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider district income from sources other than taxation.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax|Section 1072.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1072.253.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The board may provide for the appointment of a tax assessor-collector for the district or may contract for the assessment and collection of taxes as provided by the Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter G. Dissolution|Section 1072.301. Dissolution; Election

Sec. 1072.301.  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, Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter G. Dissolution|Section 1072.302. Notice of Election

Sec. 1072.302.  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 35th day before the date set for the election.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter G. Dissolution|Section 1072.303. Ballot

Sec. 1072.303.  BALLOT.  The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The dissolution of the North Runnels County Hospital District."|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1072.304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District|Subchapter G. Dissolution|Section 1072.304. Election Results

Sec. 1072.304.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.|