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TX Spec Dist Code § 1060.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1060 - Menard County Hospital District of Menard County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1060.108. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1060.108.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management 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 § 1060.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1060 - Menard County Hospital District of Menard County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1060.109. Contracts for Hospital and Medical Care

Sec. 1060.109.  CONTRACTS FOR HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CARE.  The board may contract with another political subdivision to provide hospital and medical care for needy persons who reside outside 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 § 1060.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1060 - Menard County Hospital District of Menard County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 1060.110. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1060.110.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  A person who resides in the district is entitled to receive necessary medical and hospital care regardless of whether the person has the ability to pay for the care and may apply to receive this care without cost.(b)  The board or the district administrator shall employ a person to investigate the ability of the patient and any relative who is liable for the patient's support to pay for the medical and hospital care received by the patient.(c)  If the investigator determines that the patient or relative legally liable for the patient's support cannot pay all or part of the costs of the patient's care, the expense of the care becomes a charge against the district.(d)  If the patient or a relative legally liable for the patient's support can pay for all or part of the costs of the patient's care, the board shall order the patient or relative to pay the treasurer each week an amount specified in the order, which must be proportionate to the person's ability to pay.(e)  The district may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from any relative who is 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.(f)  If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in the mind of the investigator, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:(1)  determine the question; and(2)  make the proper order based on the board's findings.(g)  A party to the hearing who is not satisfied with the result of the order may appeal to the district court in 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 § 1060.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1060 - Menard County Hospital District of Menard County, Texas|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1060.151. Budget

Sec. 1060.151.  BUDGET.  The board shall prepare a budget that includes:(1)  proposed expenditures and disbursements;(2)  estimated receipts and collections for the next fiscal year; and(3)  the amount of taxes required to be imposed to meet the proposed 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 § 1060.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1060 - Menard County Hospital District of Menard County, Texas|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1060.152. Proposed Budget: Notice and Hearing

Sec. 1060.152.  PROPOSED BUDGET: NOTICE AND HEARING.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget.(b)  Notice of the hearing must be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district not later than the 11th day before the date of the hearing.(c)  Any person who owns taxable property in the district and has rendered that property for taxation is entitled to:(1)  appear at the hearing; and(2)  be heard regarding any item in the proposed 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 § 1060.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1060 - Menard County Hospital District of Menard County, Texas|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1060.153. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1060.153.  FISCAL YEAR.  The district's fiscal year is from October 1 to September 30.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1060.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1060 - Menard County Hospital District of Menard County, Texas|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1060.154. Annual Audit

Sec. 1060.154.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  (a)  The board annually shall require an independent audit of the district's books and records.(b)  Not later than December 1 of each year, the board shall file a copy of the audit with:(1)  the comptroller; and(2)  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 § 1060.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1060 - Menard County Hospital District of Menard County, Texas|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 1060.155. Depository

Sec. 1060.155.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board by resolution shall designate a bank in Menard County as the district's depository.  A designated bank serves for two years until a successor is designated.(b)  All district money shall be deposited in the district's depository and secured in the manner provided for securing county funds.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1060.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1060 - Menard County Hospital District of Menard County, Texas|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1060.201. Bonds

Sec. 1060.201.  BONDS.  The district may issue bonds to:(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings and improvements; and(2)  equip buildings for hospital purposes.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1060.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1060 - Menard County Hospital District of Menard County, Texas|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1060.202. Tax to Pay Bonds

Sec. 1060.202.  TAX TO PAY BONDS.  The board may issue bonds under Section 1060.201 only if the board imposes 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.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1060.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1060 - Menard County Hospital District of Menard County, Texas|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1060.203. Bond Election

Sec. 1060.203.  BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The board may issue bonds under Section 1060.201 only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of district voters voting in an election held for that purpose.  The total face value of the bonds may not exceed the amount specified in the election order.(b)  The board may order a bond election at any time.(c)  The order calling the election must include:(1)  the time of the election;(2)  the location of the polling places;(3)  the form of the ballots;(4)  the presiding judge for each polling place;(5)  the purpose of the bond issuance;(6)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized;(7)  the maximum interest rate of the bonds; and(8)  the maximum maturity date of the bonds.(d)  A substantial copy of the election order shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks before the date of the election.  The first notice must be published not later than the 15th day before the date of the election.(e)  A copy of the election results must be filed with the county clerk and become a public record.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1060.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1060 - Menard County Hospital District of Menard County, Texas|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1060.204. Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 1060.204.  MATURITY OF BONDS.  District bonds must mature not later than 40 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 § 1060.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1060 - Menard County Hospital District of Menard County, Texas|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 1060.205. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1060.205.  EXECUTION OF BONDS.  (a)  The board president shall execute the district's bonds in the district's name.(b)  The board secretary shall countersign 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 § 1060.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1060 - Menard County Hospital District of Menard County, Texas|Subchapter F. Taxes|Section 1060.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1060.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.(b)  The tax may be used only to:(1)  pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds issued under this chapter;(2)  provide for the operation and maintenance of the district and hospital system;(3)  make improvements and additions to the hospital system; or(4)  acquire sites for additions to the hospital system.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1060.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1060 - Menard County Hospital District of Menard County, Texas|Subchapter F. Taxes|Section 1060.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1060.252.  TAX RATE.  The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in 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 § 1060.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1060 - Menard County Hospital District of Menard County, Texas|Subchapter F. Taxes|Section 1060.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1060.253.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The tax assessor-collector of Menard County shall collect taxes for the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1061.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1061 - Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1061.001. Definitions

Sec. 1061.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.(3)  "District" means the Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1061.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1061 - Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1061.002. Authority for Creation

Sec. 1061.002.  AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.  The Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas, is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1061.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1061 - Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1061.003. Essential Public Function

Sec. 1061.003.  ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.  The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1061.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1061 - Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1061.004. District Territory

Sec. 1061.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Midland County, Texas, as the boundaries existed on May 4, 1977.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1061.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1061 - Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1061.005. Correction of Invalid Procedures

Sec. 1061.005.  CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES.  If a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the constitution of this state or of the United States, the district by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1061.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1061 - Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1061.006. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1061.006.  DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.  The support and maintenance of the district may not become a charge against or obligation of this state.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1061.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1061 - Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1061.007. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1061.007.  RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.  The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1061.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1061 - Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1061.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1061.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The board is governed by a board of seven directors elected from single-member districts.(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.(c)  An election of directors shall be held in each even-numbered year on the November uniform election date under Section 41.001, Election Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1061.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1061 - Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1061.052. Alternative Director Election

Sec. 1061.052.  ALTERNATIVE DIRECTOR ELECTION.  (a)  The board on its own motion may order that not fewer than 50 percent of the directors be elected from single-member districts with the remaining directors elected from the district at large.(b)  Before entering an order under Subsection (a), the board must:(1)  hold a public hearing at which registered district voters may comment on whether they favor electing directors in the manner proposed by the board; and(2)  publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper with general circulation in the district not later than the seventh day before the date of the hearing.(c)  An order adopted under Subsection (a) must be entered not later than the 120th day before the date of the first election at which directors are elected in the manner provided by the order. Not later than the 90th day before the date of the first election at which directors are elected in the manner provided by the order, the board shall:(1)  divide the district into the appropriate number of single-member districts, based on the number of directors to be elected from the single-member districts and number each single-member district; and(2)  determine by lot the order in which the positions will be filled.(d)  The single-member districts must be:(1)  compact and contiguous; and(2)  as nearly as practicable of equal population according to the most recent federal census.(e)  If the data from the most recent federal census indicates that the population of the most populous single-member district exceeds the population of the least populous single-member district by more than 10 percent, the board shall redivide the hospital district into the appropriate number of single-member districts not later than the 90th day before the date of the first regular election at which directors may officially recognize and act on the census.  Redivision of the district must be in the manner provided for division of the district under this section.(f)  If the district adopts a redistricting plan under this section, the board may provide in the plan for the directors in office to serve at large for the remainder of their terms.  The single-member district and at-large positions provided by the district's plan shall be filled as the staggered terms of incumbent directors expire.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1061.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1061 - Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1061.053. Notice of Election

Sec. 1061.053.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  At least 10 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in Midland County.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1061.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1061 - Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1061.054. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1061.054.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is:(1)  a resident of the district; and(2)  more than 18 years of age when elected or appointed.(b)  A person who is elected from a single-member district or is appointed to fill a vacancy for a single-member district must reside in that single-member district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1061.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1061 - Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1061.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1061.055.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.(b)  If the number of directors is reduced to fewer than four, the remaining directors shall immediately call a special election to fill the vacancies.  If the remaining directors do not call the election, a district court, on application of a district voter or taxpayer, shall order the election.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1061.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1061 - Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1061.056. Officers

Sec. 1061.056.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect:(1)  a president and a vice president from among its members; and(2)  a secretary, who need not be a director.(b)  Each officer of the board serves for a term of one year.(c)  The board by vote shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the unexpired term.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1061.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1061 - Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1061.057. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1061.057.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A director or officer serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.  The expenses must be:(1)  reported in the district's records; and(2)  approved by the board.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1061.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1061 - Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 1061.058. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1061.058.  VOTING REQUIREMENT.  A concurrence of four directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.|