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TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1036.114. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1036.114.  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 individual's ability to pay.(d)  The district administrator may collect the money owed to the district from the patient's estate or from that of a relative who was legally responsible for the patient's support in the manner provided by law for 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:(1)  call witnesses;(2)  hear and resolve the question; and(3)  issue a final order.(f)  The final order of the board may be appealed to a district court in Hamilton County.  The substantial evidence rule applies to the appeal.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.115 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1036.115. Reimbursement for Services

Sec. 1036.115.  REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES.  (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 Hamilton County  to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a person who is confined in a jail facility of Hamilton County and is not a district resident.(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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.116 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1036.116. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1036.116.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  The board may sue and be sued on behalf 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 § 1036.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1036.151. Budget

Sec. 1036.151.  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 in each district fund;(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 revenue and balances available to cover the proposed budget; and(7)  the estimated tax rate required.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1036.152. Notice; Hearing; Adoption of Budget

Sec. 1036.152.  NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual 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 any changes in the proposed budget that the board judges to be in the interests of the taxpayers.(e)  The budget is effective only after adoption by the board.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|Sec. 1036.153.  AMENDMENT OF BUDGET.  After adoption, the annual budget may be amended on the board's approval.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1036.154. Restriction on Expenditures

Sec. 1036.154.  RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.  Money may be spent only for an expense included in the budget or an amendment to the budget.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1036.155. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1036.155.  FISCAL YEAR.  (a)  The district operates on a fiscal year established by the board.(b)  The fiscal year may not be changed:(1)  during a period that revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or(2)  more than once in a 24-month period.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1036.156. Annual Audit

Sec. 1036.156.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  The board annually shall have an audit made of the district's financial condition.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1036.157. Inspection of Annual Audit and District Records

Sec. 1036.157.  INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.  The annual audit and other district records shall be open to inspection during regular business hours at the district's principal office.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1036.158. Financial Report

Sec. 1036.158.  FINANCIAL REPORT.  As soon as practicable after the close of the fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board:(1)  a sworn statement of the amount of district money; and(2)  an account of the disbursements of that money.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1036.159. Depository

Sec. 1036.159.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select at least one bank to serve as a depository for district money.(b)  District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1036.160(b) 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 must remain on deposit.  This subsection does not limit the power of the board to place a part of district money on time deposit or to purchase certificates of deposit.(c)  The district may not deposit money with a bank in an amount that exceeds the maximum amount secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation unless 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1036.160. Spending and Investment Restrictions

Sec. 1036.160.  SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.  (a)  Except as provided by Sections 1036.111, 1036.161, 1036.201, 1036.204, 1036.205, and 1036.210, the district may not incur a debt payable from district revenue other than the revenue on hand or to be on hand in the current and the immediately following district fiscal years.(b)  The board may invest operating, depreciation, or building reserves only in funds or securities specified by Chapter 2256, Government Code.|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. 610 (S.B. 490), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1036.161. Authority to Borrow Money; Security

Sec. 1036.161.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY.  (a)  The board may borrow money at a rate not to exceed the maximum annual percentage rate allowed by law for district obligations at the time the loan is made.(b)  To secure a loan, the board may pledge:(1)  district revenue that is not pledged to pay the district's bonded indebtedness;(2)  a district tax to be imposed by the district during the 12-month period following the date of the pledge that is not pledged to pay the principal of or interest on district bonds; or(3)  district bonds that have been authorized but not sold.(c)  A loan for which taxes or bonds are pledged must mature not later than the first anniversary of the date the loan is made.  A loan for which district revenue is pledged must mature not later than the fifth anniversary of the date the loan is made.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 610 (S.B. 490), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1036.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1036.201.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1036.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1036.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1036.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate 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 ad valorem tax the district imposes may not in any year exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1036.203. Bond Election

Sec. 1036.203.  BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The district may issue general obligation bonds or other bonds secured wholly or partly by an ad valorem tax, other than refunding bonds, only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting at an election held for that purpose.(b)  The board may order a bond election.(c)  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 the polling places;(4)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized; and(5)  the maximum maturity of the bonds.(d)  Notice of a bond election shall be given as provided by Section 1251.003, Government Code.(e)  The board shall declare the results of 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 § 1036.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1036.204. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1036.204.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue revenue bonds to:(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, 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 revenue 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 district property.(d)  The bonds must be issued in the manner provided by Sections 264.042, 264.043, and 264.046-264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1036.205. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1036.205.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue refunding bonds to refund an outstanding indebtedness issued or assumed by the district.(b)  Refunding bonds may be:(1)  sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bonds applied to the payment of the outstanding indebtedness; or(2)  exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar principal amount of outstanding indebtedness.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1036.206. Additional Means of Securing Repayment of Bonds

Sec. 1036.206.  ADDITIONAL MEANS OF SECURING REPAYMENT OF BONDS.  In addition to the authority to issue general obligation bonds and revenue bonds under this subchapter, the board may provide for the security and payment of district bonds from a pledge of a combination of ad valorem taxes as authorized by Section 1036.202 and revenue and other sources authorized by Section 1036.204.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.207 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1036.207. Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 1036.207.  MATURITY OF BONDS.  District bonds must mature not later than 50 years after the date of issuance.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.208 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1036.208. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1036.208.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.209 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1036.209. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1036.209.  BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.210 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1036.210. Use of Bond Proceeds

Sec. 1036.210.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.  The district may use the proceeds of bonds issued under this subchapter to pay:(1)  any expense the board determines is reasonable and necessary to issue, sell, and deliver the bonds;(2)  interest payments on the bonds during a period of acquisition or construction of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds, not to exceed five years;(3)  costs related to the operation and maintenance of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds:(A)  during an estimated period of acquisition or construction, not to exceed five years; and(B)  for one year after the project or facility is acquired or constructed;(4)  costs related to the financing of the bond funds, including debt service reserve and contingency funds;(5)  costs related to the bond issuance;(6)  costs related to the acquisition of land or interests in land for a project or facility to be provided through the bonds; and(7)  construction costs of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds, including the payment of related professional services and expenses.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 610 (S.B. 490), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Taxes|Section 1036.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1036.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The board may impose a tax on all property in the district subject to 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Taxes|Section 1036.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1036.252.  TAX RATE.  (a)  The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.(b)  The tax rate for all purposes may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.(c)  In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider the income of the district from sources other than taxation.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Taxes|Section 1036.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1036.253.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter G. Expansion of District Territory|Section 1036.301. Expansion of District Territory to Entire County

Sec. 1036.301.  EXPANSION OF DISTRICT TERRITORY TO ENTIRE COUNTY.  The district may expand its territory boundaries to be coextensive with the boundaries of the county in the manner provided by Section 286.101, Health and Safety Code, for the expansion of the territory of a hospital district created under Chapter 286, Health and Safety Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 610 (S.B. 490), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1036.401 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1036 - Hamilton County Hospital District|Subchapter H. Dissolution|Section 1036.401. Dissolution; Election

Sec. 1036.401.  DISSOLUTION; ELECTION.  (a)  The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the district 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 registered voters in the district.(d)  The order calling the election must state:(1)  the nature of the election, including the proposition 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 610 (S.B. 490), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2011.|