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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1092.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1092.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The board consists of five directors.
(b)  One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct and one director is elected from the district at large.
(c)  Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code:
(1)  directors serve staggered two-year terms;
(2)  a directors' election shall be held each year to elect the appropriate number of directors; and
(3)  the terms of directors elected from county commissioners precincts one and three expire in even-numbered years and the terms of directors elected from county commissioners precincts two and four and from the district at large expire in odd-numbered years.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1092.052. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1092.052.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  To qualify for election to the board, a person must:
(1)  be at least 21 years of age;
(2)  have been a resident of the district for at least two years;
(3)  have been a resident of the county commissioners precinct for at least six months if the person seeks to represent a county commissioners precinct position; and
(4)  be a qualified voter of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1092.053. Bond; Record of Bond and Oath or Affirmation of Office

Sec. 1092.053.  BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE.  (a)  Each director shall qualify for office by executing a good and sufficient commercial bond for $1,000 that is:
(1)  payable to the district; and
(2)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The district shall pay for a director's bond.
(c)  Each director's bond and constitutional oath or affirmation of office shall be deposited with the district's depository for safekeeping.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1092.054. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1092.054.  BOARD VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, a majority of the directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1092.055. Officers

Sec. 1092.055.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among its members a president, a secretary, and a treasurer at the first board meeting held after a directors' election.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1092.056. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1092.056.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A director serves without compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1092.057. District Administrator

Sec. 1092.057.  DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The board may employ a district administrator to manage the operations of the hospital system.
(b)  The district administrator may employ necessary personnel to perform the services provided by the hospital system.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1092.058. Employees

Sec. 1092.058.  EMPLOYEES.  The board may employ an attorney, a general manager, a bookkeeper, an architect, and other employees necessary for the efficient operation of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1092.059. Maintenance of Records; Public Inspection

Sec. 1092.059.  MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.  The board shall:
(1)  maintain all district records, including books, accounts, notices, minutes, and other matters of the district and its operations, at the district office; and
(2)  make those records available for public inspection at reasonable times.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1092.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1092.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district shall provide all necessary hospital and medical care for the district's needy inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1092.102. Restriction on Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt

Sec. 1092.102.  RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT.  A political subdivision of this state, other than the district, may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations to provide hospital service or medical care in the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1092.103. Management and Control of District

Sec. 1092.103.  MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF DISTRICT.  The board has full power to manage and control the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1092.104. Hospital System

Sec. 1092.104.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  The district has the responsibility to establish a hospital or hospital system within its boundaries to provide hospital and medical care to the district's residents.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1092.105. Rules

Sec. 1092.105.  RULES.  (a)  The board shall adopt rules for the efficient operation of the district, including district facilities.
(b)  The board shall:
(1)  publish the rules in book form; and
(2)  provide copies to interested persons on request at district expense.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1092.106. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1092.106.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  The board may prescribe the method of making purchases and expenditures and the manner of accounting and control used by the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1092.107. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1092.107.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in real, personal, or mixed property located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a power or duty conferred on the district by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except 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, the district is not required to:
(1)  pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court; or
(2)  provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or petition for review.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1092.108. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1092.108.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1092.109. Contracts for Hospital and Medical Care

Sec. 1092.109.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1092.110. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1092.110.  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.  The appeal is de novo.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1092.151. Budget

Sec. 1092.151.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1092.152. Proposed Budget: Notice and Hearing

Sec. 1092.152.  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 duly 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1092.153. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1092.153.  FISCAL YEAR.  The district's fiscal year is from January 1 to December 31.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1092.154. Annual Audit

Sec. 1092.154.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1092.155. Depository

Sec. 1092.155.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board by resolution shall designate a bank in Sabine County as the district's depository.  A designated bank serves for two years and until a successor is designated.
(b)  All district money shall be deposited in the depository and secured in the manner provided for securing county funds.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1092.201. Bonds

Sec. 1092.201.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1092.202. Tax to Pay Bonds

Sec. 1092.202.  TAX TO PAY BONDS.  The board may issue bonds under Section 1092.201 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1092.203. Bond Election

Sec. 1092.203.  BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The board may issue bonds under Section 1092.201 only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of qualified 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1092.204. Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 1092.204.  MATURITY OF BONDS.  District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1092.205. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1092.205.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1092.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1092.251.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1092.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1092.252.  TAX RATE.  The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1092 - Sabine County Hospital District of Sabine County, Texas › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1092.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1092.253.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The Sabine County tax assessor-collector shall collect taxes for the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1093.001. Definitions

Sec. 1093.001.  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 San Augustine City-County Hospital District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1093.002. Authority for Operation

Sec. 1093.002.  AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.  The San Augustine City-County Hospital District operates in accordance with and has the rights, powers, and duties provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and by this chapter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1093.003. Essential Public Function

Sec. 1093.003.  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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1093.004. District Territory

Sec. 1093.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of San Augustine County, Texas.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1093.005. Correction of Invalid Procedures

Sec. 1093.005.  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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1093.006. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1093.006.  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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1093.007. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1093.007.  RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.  The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1093.051. Board Appointment; Term

Sec. 1093.051.  BOARD APPOINTMENT; TERM.  (a)  The board consists of seven directors appointed as follows:
(1)  three directors appointed by the governing body of the City of San Augustine;
(2)  three directors appointed by the Commissioners Court of San Augustine County; and
(3)  one director jointly appointed by the City of San Augustine and the Commissioners Court of San Augustine County.
(b)  Directors serve staggered two-year terms.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1093.052. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1093.052.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A person may not be appointed as a director unless the person is:
(1)  a resident of the district;
(2)  a freeholder; and
(3)  a qualified voter.
(b)  A person is not eligible to serve as a director if the person is:
(1)  the district administrator;
(2)  a district employee; or
(3)  a member of the hospital staff.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1093.053. Bond

Sec. 1093.053.  BOND.  (a)  Each director shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $1,000 that is:
(1)  payable to the district; and
(2)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The district shall pay for the directors' bonds.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1093.054. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1093.054.  BOARD VACANCY.  If a director resigns or dies, the body that appointed the resigning or deceased director shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1093.055. Officers

Sec. 1093.055.  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 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1093.056. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1093.056.  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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1093.057. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1093.057.  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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1093.058. District Administrator; Assistant Administrator

Sec. 1093.058.  DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The board may appoint a qualified person as a district administrator.
(b)  The board may appoint one or more assistant administrators.
(c)  The district administrator and any assistant administrator serve at the will of the board and are entitled to the compensation determined by the board.
(d)  On assuming the duties of district administrator, the administrator shall execute a bond payable to the district in an amount set by the board of not less than $5,000 that:
(1)  is conditioned on the administrator performing the administrator's duties; and
(2)  contains other conditions the board may require.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1093.059. General Duties of District Administrator

Sec. 1093.059.  GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall:
(1)  supervise the work and activities of the district; and
(2)  direct the affairs of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1093.060. Appointment and Dismissal of Staff and Employees

Sec. 1093.060.  APPOINTMENT AND DISMISSAL OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The board may appoint to or dismiss from the staff any doctors the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments as warranted.
(b)  The district may employ fiscal agents, accountants, architects, and attorneys the board considers proper.
(c)  The board may delegate to the district administrator the authority to hire district employees, including technicians and nurses.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1093.061. Seniority; Retirement Benefits

Sec. 1093.061.  SENIORITY; RETIREMENT BENEFITS.  The board may:
(1)  adopt rules related to the seniority of district employees, including rules for a retirement plan based on seniority; and
(2)  give effect to previous years of service for district employees continuously employed in the operation or management of hospital facilities:
(A)  constructed by the district; or
(B)  acquired by the district, including facilities acquired when the district was created.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1093.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1093.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for:
(1)  providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy residents; and
(2)  operating all hospital facilities for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1093.102. Restriction on Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt

Sec. 1093.102.  RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT.  A political subdivision located within the district or that has the same boundaries as the district may not impose a tax on district residents or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1093.103. Management, Control, and Administration

Sec. 1093.103.  MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.  The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the district's money and resources.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1093.104. Hospital System

Sec. 1093.104.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  (a)  The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital system by:
(1)  purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and equipment;
(2)  equipping the buildings; and
(3)  administering the buildings and equipment for hospital purposes.
(b)  The hospital system may include:
(1)  facilities for domiciliary care of the sick, injured, or geriatric;
(2)  facilities for outpatient clinics;
(3)  dispensaries;
(4)  convalescent home facilities;
(5)  necessary nurses' domiciliaries and training centers;
(6)  blood banks;
(7)  community mental health centers;
(8)  research centers or laboratories; and
(9)  any other facilities the board considers necessary for hospital care.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1093.105. Rules

Sec. 1093.105.  RULES.  The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the hospital, the hospital system, and the district's staff and employees.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1093.106. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1093.106.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  The board may prescribe:
(1)  the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and
(2)  all accounting and control procedures.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1093.107. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment

Sec. 1093.107.  DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The board shall determine the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system.
(b)  The board may lease all or part of the district's buildings or other facilities on terms considered to be in the best interest of the district's inhabitants.  The term of the lease  may not exceed 25 years.
(c)  The district may acquire equipment for use in the district's hospital system and mortgage or pledge the property as security for the payment of the purchase price.  A contract entered into under this subsection must provide that the entire obligation be retired not later than the fifth anniversary of the date of the contract.
(d)  The district may sell or otherwise dispose of any property, including equipment, on terms the board finds are in the best interest of the district's inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1093.108. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1093.108.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property located in district territory if the interest is necessary for the district to exercise a power, right, or privilege conferred by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except 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 a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;
(2)  provide a 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 petition for review.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1093.109. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1093.109.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1093.110. Construction or Purchase Contracts

Sec. 1093.110.  CONSTRUCTION OR PURCHASE CONTRACTS.  A construction or purchase contract that involves the expenditure of more than $2,000 may be made only after advertising in the manner provided by Chapter 252 and Subchapter C, Chapter 262, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1093.111. Operating and Management Contracts

Sec. 1093.111.  OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.  The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a district facility.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1093.112. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Care and Treatment

Sec. 1093.112.  CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT.  (a)  The board may contract with a county or municipality located outside the district's boundaries for the hospitalization of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality.
(b)  The board may contract with this state or a federal agency for the hospital treatment of a sick or injured person.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1093.113. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Investigatory or Other Services

Sec. 1093.113.  CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR INVESTIGATORY OR OTHER SERVICES.  The board may contract with a political subdivision or governmental agency for the district to  provide investigatory or other services for the hospital or welfare needs of district inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1093.114. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1093.114.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the circumstances of:
(1)  the patient; and
(2)  the patient's relatives who are legally liable for the patient's support.
(b)  If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives can pay for all or part of the costs of the patient's care and treatment, the patient or those relatives shall be ordered to pay the district a specified amount each day or week for the patient's care and support.  The amount ordered must be proportionate to the person's financial ability.
(c)  The district administrator may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from any relative who is legally 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.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1093.115. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1093.115.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  (a)  The district, through the board, may sue and be sued.
(b)  The district is entitled to all causes of action and defenses to which similar authorities are entitled.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1093.151. Budget

Sec. 1093.151.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1093.152. Notice; Hearing; Adoption of Budget

Sec. 1093.152.  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.
(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 and that the law warrants.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Sec. 1093.153.  AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.  The budget may be amended as required by circumstances.  The board must approve all amendments.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1093.154. Restriction on Expenditures

Sec. 1093.154.  RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.  Money may be spent only for an expense included in the budget or an amendment to the budget.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1093 - San Augustine City-County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1093.155. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1093.155.  FISCAL YEAR.  The district operates according to a fiscal year that begins on July 1 and ends on June 30.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.