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TX Spec Dist Code § 1020.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries|Section 1020.152. Petition to Annex Territory

Sec. 1020.152.  PETITION TO ANNEX TERRITORY.  (a)  A petition requesting that territory be annexed to the district may be presented to the board.  The petition must:(1)  describe the tract or tracts of land to be annexed; and(2)  be signed by 100 or a majority of the registered voters who:(A)  reside in the territory to be annexed; and(B)  own property that will be subject to district taxation if the territory is annexed.(b)  This chapter does not prohibit simultaneous action on several petitions for annexation.  Each ballot proposition must be submitted for each different territory proposed to be annexed, and an election held in each territory represented by a petition.(c)  If the board receives two or more petitions for annexation that include all or part of the same territory to be annexed to the district, the petition filed first with the board shall be considered and another petition that includes any of the same territory has no effect.(d)  The board may consider all petitions for annexation presented to it and may approve or reject each petition.  The board may not partly approve or partly reject any petition.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1020.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries|Section 1020.153. Election Order

Sec. 1020.153.  ELECTION ORDER.  (a)  If, on receipt of a petition, the board finds that annexing the territory is in the district's best interest, the board shall within 90 days of the board's finding:(1)  approve the annexation of the territory described in the petition; and(2)  order an election on the question of annexing the territory to the district.(b)  The election order shall provide for a separate election:(1)  in the territory proposed to be annexed; and(2)  in the district.(c)  The election order shall provide for clerks as in county elections and must specify:(1)  the date of the election;(2)  the location of the polling places;(3)  the form of ballot; and(4)  the presiding judge and alternate judge for each polling place.(d)  The election order may provide that:(1)  the entire district is one election precinct; or(2)  the county election precincts be combined for 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 § 1020.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries|Section 1020.154. Ballot

Sec. 1020.154.  BALLOT.  The ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting  for or against the proposition:  "The establishment of the Deaf Smith County Hospital District with extended boundaries and establishment of a hospital district tax at a rate not to exceed 50 cents on the $100 valuation on all taxable property in the extended boundaries of the hospital district that is subject to hospital district taxation 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 § 1020.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries|Section 1020.155. Notice of Election

Sec. 1020.155.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  (a)  Notice of the election shall be given by publishing once a week for two consecutive weeks a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation in the county or district.(b)  The first publication must appear at least 30 days before the date 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 § 1020.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries|Section 1020.156. Election Results

Sec. 1020.156.  ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  Territory may not be annexed to the district unless:(1)  an election is held in accordance with this subchapter; and(2)  the annexation is approved by a majority of the voters voting in the election in:(A)  the district; and(B)  the territory proposed to be annexed.(b)  If the territory is annexed to the district, a certified copy of the order canvassing the returns of the election shall be filed and recorded in the deed records of each county in which the district is located following the annexation election. (c)  An election may not be held under this subchapter within six months of an election previously held under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1020.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries|Section 1020.157. Effect of Annexation

Sec. 1020.157.  EFFECT OF ANNEXATION.  (a)  Territory annexed to the district is part of the district for all purposes.(b)  The annexation of territory to the district does not change the manner in which the board or district officers are selected.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1020.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 1020.201. Budget

Sec. 1020.201.  BUDGET.  (a)  The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board.(b)  The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement of:(1)  the outstanding obligations of the district;(2)  the cash on hand in each district fund;(3)  the money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;(4)  the money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;(5)  the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;(6)  the estimated revenue and balances available to cover the proposed budget;(7)  the estimated tax rate required; and(8)  the proposed expenditures and disbursements and the estimated receipts and collections for the following fiscal year.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1020.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 1020.202. Notice; Hearing; Adoption of Budget

Sec. 1020.202.  NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget.(b)  At least 10 days before the date of the hearing, notice of the hearing shall be published one time in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation in the district.(c)  Any property taxpayer of the district is entitled to be present and participate at the hearing in accordance with the rules of decorum and procedures prescribed by the board.(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 interest of the taxpayers and that the law warrants.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|Sec. 1020.203.  AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.  The budget may be amended as required by circumstances.  The board must approve all amendments.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1020.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 1020.204. Restriction on Expenditures

Sec. 1020.204.  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 § 1020.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 1020.205. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1020.205.  FISCAL YEAR.  (a)  The district operates on a fiscal year established by the board.(b)  The fiscal year may not be changed 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 § 1020.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 1020.206. Audit

Sec. 1020.206.  AUDIT.  (a)  The board shall have an independent audit made of the district's financial condition for the fiscal year.(b)  As soon as the audit is completed, the audit shall be filed at the district's 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 § 1020.207 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 1020.207. Inspection of Audit and District Records

Sec. 1020.207.  INSPECTION OF AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.  The audit and other district records shall be open to inspection 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 § 1020.208 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 1020.208. Financial Report

Sec. 1020.208.  FINANCIAL REPORT.  As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board:(1)  a complete sworn statement of all district money; and(2)  a complete 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 § 1020.209 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 1020.209. Depository

Sec. 1020.209.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select one or more banks inside or outside the district to serve as a depository for district money.(b)  District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1020.210, 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.(c)  This chapter, including Subsection (b), does not limit the power of the board to place a part of district money on time deposit or to purchase certificates of deposit.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1020.210 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 1020.210. Spending and Investment Restrictions

Sec. 1020.210.  SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 1020.108(c) and Subchapter F, the district may not incur an obligation payable from district revenue other than the revenue on hand or to be on hand in the current and 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.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1020.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 1020.251. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1020.251.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district for any purpose relating to:(1)  the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings or improvements; and(2)  equipping buildings or improvements for hospital, medical, or health care 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 § 1020.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 1020.252. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1020.252.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1020.251, 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 tax rate 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 § 1020.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 1020.253. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1020.253.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.(b)  The order calling the election shall provide for clerks as in county elections and must specify:(1)  the date of the election;(2)  the location of the polling places;(3)  the presiding and alternate election judges for each polling place;(4)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized;(5)  the maximum maturity of the bonds; and(6)  the maximum interest rate of the bonds.(c)  Notice of a bond election shall be given as provided by Section 1251.003, 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 § 1020.254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 1020.254. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1020.254.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue revenue bonds to:(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital, medical, or health care purposes; or(2)  acquire sites to be used for hospital, medical, or health care 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 or medical or health care facilities.(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 and in accordance with the procedures and requirements prescribed 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 § 1020.255 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 1020.255. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1020.255.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding indebtedness issued or assumed by the district.(b)  A refunding bond may be:(1)  sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of 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 § 1020.256 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 1020.256. Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 1020.256.  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 § 1020.257 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 1020.257. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1020.257.  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 § 1020.258 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 1020.258. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1020.258.  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)  the transfer and issuance of 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 § 1020.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter G. Taxes|Section 1020.301. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1020.301.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.(b)  The board shall impose the tax to:(1)  pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds or other obligations issued or assumed by the district for hospital purposes;(2)  provide for the operation and maintenance of the district and hospital system;(3)  make improvements and additions to the hospital system; and(4)  acquire necessary sites for the hospital system by purchase, lease, or condemnation.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1020.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter G. Taxes|Section 1020.302. Tax Rate

Sec. 1020.302.  TAX RATE.  (a)  The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 50 cents on each $100 valuation of the taxable property in the district, unless the tax rate is increased as provided by Section 1020.303.(b)  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 § 1020.303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter G. Taxes|Section 1020.303. Election to Increase Maximum Tax Rate

Sec. 1020.303.  ELECTION TO INCREASE MAXIMUM TAX RATE.  (a)  The board may order an election to increase the district's maximum tax rate to a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.(b)  The maximum tax rate may not be increased unless the increase is approved by a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose.(c)  An election held under this section must be ordered and notice must be given in the manner provided for a bond election under Subchapter F.(d)  The election order must specify:(1)  the ballot proposition;(2)  the proposed maximum tax rate;(3)  the time of the election;(4)  the location of the polling places; and(5)  the presiding judge for each polling place.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1020.304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter G. Taxes|Section 1020.304. Assessment and Collection by County Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1020.304.  ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  This section applies unless the board elects to have taxes assessed and collected under Section 1020.305.(b)  The tax assessor-collector of Deaf Smith County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by 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 § 1020.305 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter G. Taxes|Section 1020.305. Assessment and Collection by District Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1020.305.  ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  The board may elect to have district taxes assessed and collected by a tax assessor-collector appointed by the board.  An election under this subsection must be made by December 1 and governs the manner in which taxes are assessed and collected, until changed by a similar resolution.(b)  The district tax assessor-collector must:(1)  reside in the district; and(2)  own real property subject to district taxation.(c)  The board shall set for the district tax assessor-collector:(1)  the terms of employment; and(2)  compensation.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 1020.351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 3 - Health|Subtitle A - Hospital Districts|Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District|Subchapter H. Dissolution|Section 1020.351. Dissolution; Election

Sec. 1020.351.  DISSOLUTION; ELECTION.  (a)  The district may be dissolved as provided by this subchapter.(b)  The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the district and transferring the district's assets and obligations to Deaf Smith County.(c)  The board shall order an election if the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by at least 50 registered voters in the district.(d)  Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.|