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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1072.063. Recruitment of Medical Staff and Employees

Sec. 1072.063.  RECRUITMENT OF MEDICAL STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.  The board may spend district money, enter into agreements, and take other necessary actions to recruit physicians and other persons to serve as medical staff members or district employees.  The actions may include:
(1)  advertising and marketing;
(2)  paying travel, recruitment, and relocation expenses;
(3)  providing a loan or scholarship to a physician or a person currently enrolled in health care education courses at an institution of higher education who contracts to become a medical staff member or district employee; or
(4)  contracting with a full-time medical student or other student in a health occupation who is enrolled in and in good standing at an accredited medical school, college, or university to pay the student's tuition or other expenses for the consideration of the student agreeing to serve as an employee or independent contractor for the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1072.064. Appointment and Removal of Medical Staff

Sec. 1072.064.  APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEDICAL STAFF.  The board may:
(1)  appoint to the medical staff any doctor the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district;
(2)  remove any doctor from the medical staff, after due process, if the board considers the doctor's removal necessary for the efficient operation of the district; and
(3)  make temporary appointments to the medical staff as the board considers necessary.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1072.065. Retirement Benefits

Sec. 1072.065.  RETIREMENT BENEFITS.  The board may provide retirement benefits for district employees by:
(1)  establishing or administering a retirement program; or
(2)  participating in:
(A)  the Texas County and District Retirement System; or
(B)  another statewide retirement system in which the district is eligible to participate.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1072.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1072.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for operating hospital facilities and providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy residents.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1072.102. Management, Control, and Administration

Sec. 1072.102.  MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.  The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the money and resources of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1072.103. Rules

Sec. 1072.103.  RULES.  The board may adopt rules governing:
(1)  the operation of the hospital and hospital system; and
(2)  the duties, functions, and responsibilities of district staff and employees.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1072.104. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1072.104.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  The board may prescribe:
(1)  the method of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and
(2)  accounting and control procedures for the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1072.105. Provision of Certain Health Services

Sec. 1072.105.  PROVISION OF CERTAIN HEALTH SERVICES.  (a)  The district may operate or provide for the operation of a mobile emergency medical service.
(b)  The district may operate or provide for home health services, long-term care, skilled nursing care, intermediate nursing care, or hospice care.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1072.106. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment

Sec. 1072.106.  DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The board shall determine:
(1)  the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system; and
(2)  the type of equipment necessary for hospital care.
(b)  The board may:
(1)  acquire property, facilities, and equipment for the district for use in the hospital system;
(2)  mortgage or pledge the property, facilities, or equipment as security for payment of the purchase price;
(3)  sell or otherwise dispose of property, facilities, or equipment for the district; or
(4)  lease hospital facilities for the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1072.107. Operating and Management Contracts

Sec. 1072.107.  OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.  The board may enter into operating or management contracts relating to hospital facilities for the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1072.108. Service Contracts

Sec. 1072.108.  SERVICE CONTRACTS.  (a)  The board may contract with a public or private hospital, a political subdivision of the state, or a state or federal agency for the district to provide a mobile emergency medical service or other health care services needed to provide for the investigatory or welfare needs of residents of the district.
(b)  The board may contract with a person to receive or supply the services the board considers necessary for the effective operation of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1072.109. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1072.109.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in property located in district territory if the interest is necessary for the district to exercise the rights or authority conferred by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except that the district is not required to deposit with the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.
(c)  In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:
(1)  pay in advance or provide bond or other security for costs in the trial court;
(2)  provide bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or
(3)  provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or writ of error.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1072.110. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 1072.110.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  In exercising the power of eminent domain, if the board requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction of any railroad, highway, pipeline, or electric transmission and electric distribution, telegraph, or telephone line, conduit, pole, or facility, the district shall pay the actual cost of that activity to provide a comparable replacement, without enhancement of facilities, after deducting the net salvage value derived from the old facility.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1072.111. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1072.111.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust for any purpose and under any direction, limitation, or provision in writing by the donor that is consistent with the proper management of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1072.112. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1072.112.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When a person who resides in the district is admitted as a patient to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the financial circumstances of:
(1)  the patient; and
(2)  a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support.
(b)  To the extent that the patient or a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support cannot pay for care and treatment provided by the district, the district shall supply the care and treatment without charging the patient or the patient's relative.
(c)  On determining that the patient or a relative legally responsible for the patient's support can pay for all or part of the care and treatment provided by the district, the district administrator shall report that determination to the board, and the board shall issue an order directing the patient or the relative to pay the district a specified amount each week.  The amount must be based on the person's ability to pay.
(d)  The district administrator may collect money owed to the district from the patient's estate or from that of a relative legally responsible for the patient's support in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses in the last illness of a deceased person.
(e)  If there is a dispute relating to a person's ability to pay or if the district administrator has any doubt concerning a person's ability to pay, the board shall call witnesses, hear and resolve the question, and issue a final order.  The order may be appealed to a district court in the county in which the district is located.  The substantial evidence rule applies to an appeal under this subsection.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1072.113. Reimbursement for Services

Sec. 1072.113.  REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES.  (a)  The board shall require a county, municipality, or public hospital located outside of the district to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county, municipality, or hospital, as provided by Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code.
(b)  The board shall require the sheriff of Runnels County to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a person who is confined in a jail facility of Runnels County and is not a resident of the district.
(c)  On behalf of the district, the board may contract with the state or federal government for that government to reimburse the district for treatment of a sick or injured person.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1072.114. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 1072.114.  NONPROFIT CORPORATION.  (a)   The district may create and sponsor a nonprofit corporation under the Business Organizations Code and may contribute money to or solicit money for the corporation.
(b)  A corporation created under this section may use money contributed by the district only to provide health care or other services the district is authorized to provide under this chapter.
(c)  The corporation may invest the corporation's money in any manner in which the district may invest the district's money, including investing money as authorized by Chapter 2256, Government Code.
(d)  The board shall establish controls to ensure that the corporation uses its money as required by this section.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1072.115. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1072.115.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  The board may sue and be sued on behalf of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1072.116. Construction Contracts; Advertising for Certain Construction Contracts

Sec. 1072.116.  CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS; ADVERTISING FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.  (a)  The board may enter into a construction contract on the district's behalf.
(b)  The board may enter into a construction contract only after competitive bidding as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code, if the amount of the contract is greater than the amount provided by Section 271.024 of that code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1072.151. Budget

Sec. 1072.151.  BUDGET.  (a)  The district administrator shall prepare a proposed annual budget for the district.
(b)  The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a statement of:
(1)  the outstanding obligations of the district;
(2)  the amount of cash on hand to the credit of each fund of the district;
(3)  the amount of money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;
(4)  the amount of money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;
(5)  the amount of the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;
(6)  the estimated amount of revenues and balances available to cover the proposed budget; and
(7)  the estimated tax rate required.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1072.152. Notice; Hearing; Adoption of Budget

Sec. 1072.152.  NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget.
(b)  The board shall publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper with general circulation in the district not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.
(c)  Any district resident is entitled to be present and participate at the hearing.
(d)  At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall adopt a budget by acting on the budget proposed by the district administrator.  The board may make a change in the proposed budget that the board determines to be in the interests of the taxpayers.
(e)  The budget is effective only after adoption by the board.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
Sec. 1072.153.  AMENDMENT OF BUDGET.  After the budget is adopted, the budget may be amended on the board's approval.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1072.154. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1072.154.  FISCAL YEAR.  (a)  The district operates according to a fiscal year established by the board.
(b)  The fiscal year may not be changed:
(1)  during a period in which revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or
(2)  more than once in a 24-month period.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1072.155. Annual Audit

Sec. 1072.155.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  The board shall have an annual audit made of the financial condition of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1072.156. Inspection of Annual Audit and District Records

Sec. 1072.156.  INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.  The annual audit and other district records are open to inspection during regular business hours at the principal office of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1072.157. Financial Report

Sec. 1072.157.  FINANCIAL REPORT.  As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board a sworn statement of the amount of district money and an account of the disbursement of that money.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1072.158. Short-Term Financing

Sec. 1072.158.  SHORT-TERM FINANCING.  The district may borrow money through short-term financing.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1072.159. Debt Limitation

Sec. 1072.159.  DEBT LIMITATION.  Except as provided by Chapter 1207, Government Code, and Sections 1072.116, 1072.201, and 1072.204, the district may not incur a debt payable from district revenue other than revenue available in the current fiscal year and the immediately following fiscal year of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1072.160. Depository

Sec. 1072.160.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select at least one bank to serve as a depository for district money.
(b)  The board may solicit bids from local financial institutions to determine which institution may serve as a depository for district money.
(c)  District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1072.161 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.  This subsection does not limit the board's power to place part of the district's money on time deposit or to purchase certificates of deposit.
(d)  The district may deposit money with a bank in an amount that exceeds the maximum amount secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation only if the bank first executes a bond or other security in an amount sufficient to secure from loss the district money that exceeds the amount secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1072.161. Restriction on Investment

Sec. 1072.161.  RESTRICTION ON INVESTMENT.  The board may invest operating, depreciation, or building reserves only in funds or securities specified by Chapter 2256, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1072.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1072.201.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  If authorized by an election, the board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements;
(2)  equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; or
(3)  acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical service.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1072.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1072.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1072.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax in an amount 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 tax the district imposes in any year may not exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of taxes.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1072.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1072.203.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting in an election held for that purpose.
(b)  The board may order a bond election.  The order calling the election must specify:
(1)  the nature and date of the election;
(2)  the hours during which the polls will be open;
(3)  the location of polling places;
(4)  the amounts of the bonds to be authorized; and
(5)  the maximum maturity of the bonds.
(c)  Notice of a bond election must be given as provided by Chapter 1251, Government Code.
(d)  The board shall declare the results of the election.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1072.204. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1072.204.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue revenue bonds to:
(1)  acquire, purchase, construct, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes;
(2)  acquire sites to be used for hospital purposes; or
(3)  acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical service to assist the district in carrying out its hospital purposes.
(b)  The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenues derived from the operation of the district's hospital system.
(c)  The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of the district property.
(d)  The bonds must be issued in the manner provided by Sections 264.042, 264.043, 264.046, 264.047, 264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by county hospital authorities.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1072.205. Maturity

Sec. 1072.205.  MATURITY.  District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of their issuance.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1072.206. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1072.206.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1072.207. Bonds Not Subject to Taxation

Sec. 1072.207.  BONDS NOT SUBJECT TO TAXATION.  The following are not subject to taxation by the state or by a political subdivision of the state:
(1)  bonds issued by the district;
(2)  any transaction relating to the bonds; and
(3)  profits made in the sale of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax › Section 1072.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1072.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to hospital district taxation.
(b)  The tax may be used to pay:
(1)  indebtedness issued or assumed by the district; and
(2)  the maintenance and operating expenses of the district.
(c)  The district may not impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on revenue bonds issued under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax › Section 1072.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1072.252.  TAX RATE.  (a)  The board may impose an annual tax at a rate not to exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of a tax.
(b)  The tax rate on all taxable property in the district for all purposes may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of the property according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll of the district.
(c)  In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider district income from sources other than taxation.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax › Section 1072.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1072.253.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The board may provide for the appointment of a tax assessor-collector for the district or may contract for the assessment and collection of taxes as provided by the Tax Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1072.301. Dissolution; Election

Sec. 1072.301.  DISSOLUTION; ELECTION.  (a)  The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the voters voting in an election held for that purpose.
(b)  The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the district and disposing of the district's assets and obligations.
(c)  The board shall order an election if the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by at least 15 percent of the district's registered voters.
(d)  The order calling the election must state:
(1)  the nature of the election, including the proposition that is to appear on the ballot;
(2)  the date of the election;
(3)  the hours during which the polls will be open; and
(4)  the location of the polling places.
(e)  Section 41.001, Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1072.302. Notice of Election

Sec. 1072.302.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  (a)  The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter by publishing a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks.
(b)  The first publication must appear not later than the 35th day before the date set for the election.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1072.303. Ballot

Sec. 1072.303.  BALLOT.  The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The dissolution of the North Runnels County Hospital District."
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1072.304. Election Results

Sec. 1072.304.  ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall order that the district be dissolved.
(b)  If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter do not favor dissolution, the board shall continue to administer the district, and another election on the question of dissolution may not be held before the first anniversary of the date of the most recent election to dissolve the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1072.305. Transfer or Administration of Assets

Sec. 1072.305.  TRANSFER OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS.  (a)  If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall:
(1)  transfer the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and other assets belonging to the district to Runnels County or another governmental entity in Runnels County; or
(2)  administer the property, assets, and debts of the district until all money has been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.
(b)  If the district makes a transfer under Subsection (a)(1), the county or governmental entity assumes all debts and obligations of the district at the time of the transfer.  The district is dissolved at the time of the transfer.
(c)  If the district administers the property, assets, and debts of the district under Subsection (a)(2), the district is dissolved when all money has been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1072.306. Imposition of Tax and Return of Surplus Taxes

Sec. 1072.306.  IMPOSITION OF TAX AND RETURN OF SURPLUS TAXES.  (a)  After the board determines that the district is dissolved, the board shall:
(1)  determine the debt owed by the district; and
(2)  impose on the property included in the district's tax rolls a tax that is in proportion of the debt to the property value.
(b)  On the payment of all outstanding debts and obligations of the district, the board shall order the secretary to return to each district taxpayer the taxpayer's pro rata share of all unused tax money.
(c)  A taxpayer may request that the taxpayer's share of surplus tax money be credited to the taxpayer's county taxes.  If a taxpayer requests the credit, the board shall direct the secretary to transmit the funds to the county tax assessor-collector.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1072.307. Report; Dissolution Order

Sec. 1072.307.  REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER.  (a)  After the district has paid all its debts and has disposed of all its money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Commissioners Court of Runnels County summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.
(b)  Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners Court of Runnels County receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order dissolving the district and releasing the board from any further duty or obligation.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1073 - North Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1073.001. Definitions

Sec. 1073.001.  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 North Runnels 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 1073 - North Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1073.002. Authority for Creation

Sec. 1073.002.  AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.  The North Runnels County Hospital District is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and has the rights, powers, and duties provided 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 1073 - North Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1073.003. Essential Public Function

Sec. 1073.003.  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 1073 - North Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1073.004. District Territory

Sec. 1073.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of County Commissioners Precincts 2 and 3 of Runnels County as those boundaries existed on January 1, 1969.
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 1073 - North Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1073.005. Correction of Invalid Procedures

Sec. 1073.005.  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 1073 - North Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1073.006. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1073.006.  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 1073 - North Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1073.007. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1073.007.  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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1073 - North Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1073.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1073.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The board consists of seven directors elected from the district.
(b)  Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code:
(1)  directors serve two-year terms; and
(2)  a directors' election shall be held on the uniform election date in May of each year.
(c)  The election order must state the time, place, and purpose of the 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 1073 - North Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1073.052. Notice of Election

Sec. 1073.052.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  Not earlier than the 30th day or later than the 10th day before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation 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 1073 - North Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1073.053. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1073.053.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A person may not be appointed as a director unless the person is:
(1)  a resident of the district; and
(2)  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 1073 - North Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1073.054. Bond

Sec. 1073.054.  BOND.  (a)  The board may require all district officers and employees charged with handling money to furnish a good bond for not less than $5,000 that is:
(1)  payable to the district;
(2)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the officer's or employee's duties; and
(3)  signed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state.
(b)  The board may pay for the bond with district money.
(c)  The district shall pay the premiums on the bond.
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 1073 - North Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1073.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1073.055.  BOARD VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining 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 1073 - North Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1073.056. Officers

Sec. 1073.056.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect a president and a vice president from among its members.
(b)  The board shall appoint a secretary, who need not be a director.
(c)  Each officer of the board serves for a term of one year.
(d)  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 1073 - North Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1073.057. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1073.057.  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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1073 - North Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1073.058. District Administrator; Assistant Administrator

Sec. 1073.058.  DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The board may appoint a qualified person as 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)  Before assuming the duties of district administrator, the board may require the administrator to 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 faithful performance of the administrator's duties; and
(2)  contains other conditions the board may require.
(e)  The board may pay for the bond with district money.
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 1073 - North Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1073.059. General Duties of District Administrator

Sec. 1073.059.  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 1073 - North Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1073.060. Appointment, Dismissal, and Recruitment of Staff and Employees

Sec. 1073.060.  APPOINTMENT, DISMISSAL, AND RECRUITMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The board, with the district administrator, may appoint doctors to or dismiss doctors from the staff as considered 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.
(d)  The board may spend district money to recruit physicians, nurses, and other trained medical personnel. The board may pay the tuition or other expenses of a full-time medical student or other student in a health occupation who:
(1)  is enrolled in and is in good standing at an accredited medical school, college, or university; and
(2)  contractually agrees to become a district employee or independent contractor in return for that assistance.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.