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TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.063 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1004.063. Recruitment of Medical Staff and Employees

Sec. 1004.063.  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.  The actions may include:(1)  advertising and marketing;(2)  paying travel, recruitment, and relocation expenses;(3)  providing a loan or scholarship to a physician or a person currently enrolled in health care education courses at an institution of higher education who contracts to become a medical staff member or district employee; or(4)  contracting with a full-time medical student or other student in a health occupation who is enrolled in and in good standing at an accredited medical school, college, or university to pay the student's tuition or other expenses for the consideration of the student agreeing to serve as an employee or independent contractor for the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.064 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1004.064. Appointment and Removal of Medical Staff

Sec. 1004.064.  APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEDICAL STAFF.  The board may:(1)  appoint to the medical staff any doctor the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district;(2)  remove any doctor from the medical staff, after due process, if the board considers the doctor's removal necessary for the efficient operation of the district; and(3)  make temporary appointments to the medical staff as the board considers necessary.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.065 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1004.065. Retirement Benefits

Sec. 1004.065.  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1004.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1004.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for operating hospital facilities and providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy residents.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1004.102. Management, Control, and Administration

Sec. 1004.102.  MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.  The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the money and resources of the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1004.103. Rules

Sec. 1004.103.  RULES.  The board may adopt rules governing:(1)  the operation of the hospital and hospital system; and(2)  the duties, functions, and responsibilities of district staff and employees.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1004.104. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1004.104.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  The board may prescribe:(1)  the method of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and(2)  accounting and control procedures for the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1004.105. Provision of Certain Health Services

Sec. 1004.105.  PROVISION OF CERTAIN HEALTH SERVICES.  (a)  The district may operate or provide for the operation of a mobile emergency medical service.(b)  The district may operate or provide for home health services, long-term care, skilled nursing care, intermediate nursing care, or hospice care.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1004.106. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment

Sec. 1004.106.  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 property, facilities, and equipment for the district for use in the hospital system;(2)  mortgage or pledge the property, facilities, or equipment as security for payment of the purchase price;(3)  sell or otherwise dispose of property, facilities, or equipment for the district; or(4)  lease hospital facilities for the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1004.107. Operating and Management Contracts

Sec. 1004.107.  OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.  The board may enter into operating or management contracts relating to hospital facilities for the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1004.108. Service Contracts

Sec. 1004.108.  SERVICE CONTRACTS.  (a)  The board may contract with a public or private hospital, a political subdivision of the state, or a state or federal agency for the district to provide a mobile emergency medical service or other health care services needed to provide for the investigatory or welfare needs of residents of the district.(b)  The board may contract with a person to receive or supply the services the board considers necessary for the effective operation of the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1004.109. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1004.109.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in property located in district territory if the interest is necessary for the district to exercise the rights or authority 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 bond or other security for costs in the trial court;(2)  provide 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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1004.110. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 1004.110.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  In exercising the power of eminent domain, if the board requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction of any railroad, highway, pipeline, or electric transmission and electric distribution, telegraph, or telephone line, conduit, pole, or facility, the district shall pay the actual cost of that activity to provide a comparable replacement, without enhancement of facilities, after deducting the net salvage value derived from the old facility.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1004.111. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1004.111.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust for any purpose and under any direction, limitation, or provision in writing by the donor that is consistent with the proper management of the district. |Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1004.112. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1004.112.  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1004.113. Reimbursement for Services

Sec. 1004.113.  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1004.114. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 1004.114.  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.(a-1)  Expired.(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.(e)  Expired.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.115 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1004.115. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1004.115.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  The board may sue and be sued on behalf of the district. |Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.116 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1004.116. Construction Contracts; Advertising for Certain Construction Contracts

Sec. 1004.116.  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter D. Dissolution|Section 1004.151. Dissolution; Election

Sec. 1004.151.  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 election shall be held not later than the 60th day after the date the election is ordered.(e)  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.(f)  Section 41.001, Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter D. Dissolution|Section 1004.152. Notice of Election

Sec. 1004.152.  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter D. Dissolution|Section 1004.153. Ballot

Sec. 1004.153.  BALLOT.  The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the Ballinger Memorial Hospital District."|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter D. Dissolution|Section 1004.154. Election Results

Sec. 1004.154.  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter D. Dissolution|Section 1004.155. Transfer or Administration of Assets

Sec. 1004.155.  TRANSFER OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS.  (a)  If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall:(1)  transfer the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and other assets belonging to the district to Runnels County or another governmental entity in Runnels County; or(2)  administer the property, assets, and debts of the district until all money has been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.(b)  If the district makes a transfer under Subsection (a)(1),  the county or governmental entity assumes all debts and obligations of the district at the time of the transfer.  The district is dissolved at the time of the transfer.(c)  If the district administers the property, assets, and debts of the district under Subsection (a)(2), the district is dissolved when all money has been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter D. Dissolution|Section 1004.156. Imposition of Tax and Return of Surplus Taxes

Sec. 1004.156.  IMPOSITION OF TAX AND RETURN OF SURPLUS TAXES.  (a)  After the board determines that the district is dissolved, the board shall:(1)  determine the debt owed by the district; and(2)  impose on the property included in the district's tax rolls a tax that is in proportion of the debt to the property value.(b)  On the payment of all outstanding debts and obligations of the district, the board shall order the secretary to return to each district taxpayer the taxpayer's pro rata share of all unused tax money.(c)  A taxpayer may request that the taxpayer's share of surplus tax money be credited to the taxpayer's county taxes.  If a taxpayer requests the credit, the board shall direct the secretary to transmit the funds to the county tax assessor-collector.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1004.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1004 - Ballinger Memorial Hospital District|Subchapter D. Dissolution|Section 1004.157. Report; Dissolution Order

Sec. 1004.157.  REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER.  (a)  After the district has paid all its debts and has disposed of all its money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Commissioners Court of Runnels County summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.(b)  Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners Court of Runnels County receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order dissolving the district and releasing the board from any further duty or obligation.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.|