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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1109.157. Depository

Sec. 1109.157.  DEPOSITORY.  Every two years, the board shall select a depository for the district to secure all district money in the manner provided for securing county funds.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1109.158. Investments

Sec. 1109.158.  INVESTMENTS.  The board may purchase, sell, and invest district funds in investments authorized by Chapter 2256, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1109.159. Authority to Borrow Money; Security

Sec. 1109.159.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY.  (a)  The board may borrow money at a rate not to exceed the maximum annual percentage rate allowed by law for district obligations at the time the loan is made if the board declares that:
(1)  money is not available to meet authorized obligations of the district; and
(2)  an emergency exists.
(b)  To secure a loan, the board may pledge:
(1)  district revenue that is not pledged to pay the district's bonded indebtedness;
(2)  a district tax to be imposed by the district in the next 12-month period that is not pledged to pay the principal of or interest on district bonds; or
(3)  a district bond that has been authorized but not sold.
(c)  A loan for which taxes or bonds are pledged must mature not later than the first anniversary of the date the loan is made.  A loan for which district revenue is pledged must mature not later than the fifth anniversary of the date the loan is made.
(d)  The board may not spend money obtained from a loan under this section for any purpose other than:
(1)  the purpose for which the board declared an emergency; and
(2)  if district taxes or bonds are pledged to pay the loan, the purposes for which the taxes were imposed or the bonds were authorized.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1109.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1109.201.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  The commissioners court may issue and sell general obligation bonds of the district for any purpose relating to:
(1)  purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and improvements;
(2)  equipping buildings and improvements;
(3)  acquiring or operating a mobile emergency medical service; and
(4)  hospital purposes.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1109.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1109.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  An ad valorem tax shall be imposed at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on bonds issued under Section 1109.201 as the bonds mature.
(b)  The tax required by this section together with any other ad valorem tax imposed for the district may not in any year exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1109.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1109.203.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1251, Government Code, relating to county bonds.
(b)  The commissioners court:
(1)  may call the election on its own motion; or
(2)  shall call the election at the request of the board.
(c)  The cost of the bond election is a charge on the district, and the district must provide for the payment of the bond election costs before the commissioners court is required to order an election.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1109.204. Execution of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1109.204.  EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  The county judge of Tyler County shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name.
(b)  The county clerk of Tyler County shall countersign the bonds.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1109.205. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1109.205.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue revenue bonds to:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings and improvements;
(2)  equip buildings and improvements for the hospital or hospital system;
(3)  acquire sites to be used for hospital purposes; or
(4)  acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical service to assist the district in carrying out its purposes.
(b)  The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenue derived from the operation of the district's hospital 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 district shall issue revenue bonds in the manner provided by Sections 264.042, 264.043, 264.046, 264.047, 264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1109.206. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1109.206.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The district may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund any bonds issued or assumed by the district.
(b)  A refunding bond may be:
(1)  sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of the outstanding bonds; or
(2)  exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar principal amount of the outstanding bonds.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1109.207. Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 1109.207.  MATURITY OF BONDS.  District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1109.208. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1109.208.  EXECUTION OF BONDS.  The board president shall execute district bonds in the district's name, and the board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1109.209. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1109.209.  BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state:
(1)  bonds issued by the district;
(2)  any transaction relating to the bonds; and
(3)  profits made in the sale of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1109.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1109.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The commissioners court shall impose a tax for the benefit of the district on all property in the district subject to district taxation.
(b)  The commissioners court shall impose the tax to:
(1)  pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for general obligation bonds assumed or issued by the district for hospital purposes as provided by this chapter;
(2)  provide for the operation and maintenance of the hospital or hospital system; and
(3)  when requested by the board and approved by the commissioners court, make improvements and additions to the hospital system, and acquire necessary sites for the hospital system by purchase, lease, or condemnation.
(c)  The district may not impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on revenue bonds.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1109.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1109.252.  TAX RATE.  The commissioners court shall impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1109.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1109.253.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1109.301. Dissolution; Election

Sec. 1109.301.  DISSOLUTION; ELECTION.  (a)  The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the district 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 registered district voters.
(d)  The order calling the election must state:
(1)  the nature of the election, including the proposition 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(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1109.302. Notice of Election

Sec. 1109.302.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  (a)  The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter by publishing once a week for two consecutive weeks a copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district.
(b)  The first publication of notice must appear before the 35th day before the date set for the election.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1109.303. Ballot

Sec. 1109.303.  BALLOT.  The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The dissolution of the Tyler County Hospital District."
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1109.304. Election Results

Sec. 1109.304.  ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  If a majority of the district voters favor dissolution, the board shall find that the district is dissolved.
(b)  If the board finds that the election results do not favor the proposition to dissolve the district, another dissolution election may not be held before the first anniversary of the date of the most recent election to dissolve the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1109.305. Transfer or Administration of Assets

Sec. 1109.305.  TRANSFER OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS.  (a)  If a majority of the district voters favor dissolution, the board shall:
(1)  transfer the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and other assets that belong to the district to Tyler County or another governmental entity in Tyler County; or
(2)  administer the property, assets, and debts until all money has been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.
(b)  If the board makes the transfer under Subsection (a)(1), the county or entity assumes all debts and obligations of the district at the time of the transfer, and the district is dissolved.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1109.306. Sale or Transfer of Assets and Liabilities

Sec. 1109.306.  SALE OR TRANSFER OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the district may not be dissolved unless the board provides for the sale or transfer of the district's assets and liabilities to another person.
(b)  The dissolution of the district and the sale or transfer of the district's assets or liabilities may not:
(1)  contravene a trust indenture or bond resolution relating to the district's outstanding bonds; or
(2)  diminish or impair the rights of a holder of an outstanding bond, warrant, or other obligation of the district.
(c)  The sale or transfer of the district's assets and liabilities must satisfy the debt and bond obligations of the district in a manner that protects the interests of district residents, including the residents' collective property rights in the district's assets.
(d)  The district may transfer or dispose of the district's assets only for due compensation, unless the transfer is made to another governmental agency embracing the district and using the transferred assets for the benefit of residents formerly in the district.
(e)  A grant from federal funds is an obligation to be repaid in satisfaction.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1109.307. Imposition of Tax and Return of Surplus Taxes

Sec. 1109.307.  IMPOSITION OF TAX AND RETURN OF SURPLUS TAXES.  (a)  After the board finds 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 roll 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 board 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 board secretary to transmit the money to the Tyler County tax assessor-collector.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1109 - Tyler County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1109.308. Report; Dissolution Order

Sec. 1109.308.  REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER. (a)  After the district has paid all district debts and has disposed of all district money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the commissioners court summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.
(b)  Not later than the 10th day after the date the commissioners court receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order:
(1)  dissolving the district; and
(2)  disbanding and releasing the board from any further duty or obligation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1110.001. Definitions

Sec. 1110.001.  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 Val Verde County Hospital District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1110.002. Authority for Operation

Sec. 1110.002.  AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.  The Val Verde County Hospital District operates in accordance with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and has the rights, powers, and duties provided by that section and this chapter.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1110.003. Essential Public Function

Sec. 1110.003.  ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.  The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1110.004. District Territory

Sec. 1110.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Val Verde County, Texas.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1110.005. Correction of Invalid Procedures

Sec. 1110.005.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1110.006. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1110.006.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1110.007. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1110.007.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1110.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1110.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The board consists of seven directors elected as follows:
(1)  one director elected from each county commissioners precinct; and
(2)  three directors elected from the district at large.
(b)  A district voter may vote on the directors to be elected at large and on the director to be elected from the precinct in which the voter resides.
(c)  On the May uniform election date of each even-numbered year or another date authorized by law, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
(d)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1110.052. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1110.052.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is:
(1)  at least 18 years of age at the time of the appointment or election;
(2)  a resident of the district; and
(3)  a qualified voter.
(b)  A director who represents a county commissioners precinct must be a resident of that precinct.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1110.053. Ex Officio Director

Sec. 1110.053.  EX OFFICIO DIRECTOR.  The chief of staff may serve as an ex officio director without the right to vote as a director.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1110.054. Ballot Petition

Sec. 1110.054.  BALLOT PETITION.  A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file with the board secretary a petition requesting that action.  The petition must be:
(1)  signed by at least 10 registered voters; and
(2)  filed by the deadline imposed by Section 144.005, Election Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1110.055. Notice of Election

Sec. 1110.055.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  At least 10 days before the date of a directors' election, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in Val Verde County.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1110.056. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1110.056.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
(b)  If the number of directors is reduced to fewer than four for any reason, the remaining directors shall immediately call a special election to fill the vacancies.  If the remaining directors do not call the election, a district court, on application of a district voter or taxpayer, may order the directors to hold the election.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1110.057. Officers

Sec. 1110.057.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among its members a president and secretary.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1110.058. Compensation

Sec. 1110.058.  COMPENSATION.  A director serves without compensation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1110.059. Bond; Record of Bond and Oath

Sec. 1110.059.  BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH. (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)  Each director's bond and constitutional oath of office must be deposited with the district's depository bank for safekeeping.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1110.060. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1110.060.  VOTING REQUIREMENT.  A concurrence of four directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1110.061. Board Meetings

Sec. 1110.061.  BOARD MEETINGS.  (a)  A board meeting may be called by the president or any four directors.
(b)  Notice of the time and place of a board meeting must be given to each director at least 72 hours before the time of the meeting.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1110.062. District Administrator; Assistant Administrator

Sec. 1110.062.  DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The board may appoint a qualified person as district administrator.
(b)  The board may appoint an assistant administrator.
(c)  The administrator and assistant administrator, if any, serve at the will of the board and shall receive 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 any other condition the board requires.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1110.063. General Duties of District Administrator

Sec. 1110.063.  GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  Subject to any 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1110.064. Appointment of Staff and Employees

Sec. 1110.064.  APPOINTMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The board may appoint to 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 as the board considers proper.
(c)  The board may delegate to the district administrator the authority to employ technicians, nurses, and district employees.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1110.065. Seniority; Retirement Benefits

Sec. 1110.065.  SENIORITY; RETIREMENT BENEFITS.  The board may:
(1)  adopt rules relating 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 those 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 because of former Section 2, Chapter 658, Acts of the 64th Legislature, Regular Session, 1975.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1110.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1110.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for providing hospital care for the district's indigent residents.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1110.102. Restriction on Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt

Sec. 1110.102.  RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT.  A political subdivision located within the district may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1110.103. Management, Control, and Administration

Sec. 1110.103.  MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.  The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and all the district's money and resources.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1110.104. Hospital System

Sec. 1110.104.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  The district shall provide for:
(1)  the establishment of a hospital system by:
(A)  purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and equipment; and
(B)  equipping the buildings; and
(2)  the administration of the hospital system for hospital purposes.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1110.105. Rules

Sec. 1110.105.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1110.106. Purchasing and Accounting

Sec. 1110.106.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1110.107. Operating, Management, or Consulting Contracts

Sec. 1110.107.  OPERATING, MANAGEMENT, OR CONSULTING CONTRACTS.  (a)  The board may enter into an operating, management, or consulting contract with respect to all or part of the district's facilities.  The contract must provide that the board retains responsibility for and control of the district's operation.
(b)  A company providing services to the district under the contract, and the officers, directors, and employees of the company, while performing services under the contract for benefit of the district:
(1)  are employees of the district solely for purposes of the immunity or liability of the company and the company's officers, directors, and employees; and
(2)  have immunity or limited liability under laws applicable to district employees, whether statutory or common law, to the extent a district employee would be entitled to immunity or limited liability under the same circumstances.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1110.108. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment

Sec. 1110.108.  DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The board may lease all or part of the district's property, including facilities or equipment, on terms the board considers to be in the best interest of the district's residents.  The term of the lease may not exceed 25 years from the date entered.
(b)  The board may:
(1)  lease or acquire property, including facilities or equipment, for the use of the district; and
(2)  mortgage or pledge the property as security for the payment of the purchase price.
(c)  The board may sell or otherwise dispose of property, including facilities or equipment, for the district.  Sale or other disposal under this subsection must be at a public sale and at a price and on terms the board determines are most advantageous to the district.
(d)  The board may donate to another governmental entity or to a charitable organization any surplus personal property or equipment if the donation serves a public purpose and is accompanied by adequate consideration.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1110.109. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1110.109.  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, and other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1110.110. Construction and Purchase Contracts

Sec. 1110.110.  CONSTRUCTION AND PURCHASE CONTRACTS.  (a)  A construction contract that involves the expenditure of more than $50,000 shall be procured in the manner provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.
(b)  A contract for a purchase that involves the expenditure of more than $50,000, other than a contract subject to Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code, or Chapter 2253, Government Code, shall be procured in the manner provided by Subchapter C, Chapter 262, Local Government Code.
(c)  The provisions of Chapter 2253, Government Code, relating to performance and payment bonds, apply to construction contracts let by the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1110.111. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Care and Treatment

Sec. 1110.111.  CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT.  The board may contract with:
(1)  any county or municipality located outside the district's boundaries for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality; and
(2)  this state or a federal agency for the treatment of a sick or injured person.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1110.112. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Investigatory or Other Services

Sec. 1110.112.  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 as to the hospital or welfare needs of district inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1110.113. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1110.113.  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 legally liable for the patient's support.
(b)  If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives cannot pay for all or part of the patient's care and treatment in the hospital, the amount that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.
(c)  If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives can pay for all or part of the patient's care and treatment, the patient or those relatives shall be ordered to pay the district a specified amount each week for the patient's care and support.  The amount ordered must be proportionate to their financial ability.
(d)  The district administrator may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from those relatives 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.
(e)  If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in the mind of the district administrator, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:
(1)  resolve the dispute or doubt; and
(2)  issue any appropriate orders.
(f)  A final order of the board may be appealed to the district court.  The substantial evidence rule applies to the appeal.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1110.114. Fee Schedule for Out-of-District Residents

Sec. 1110.114.  FEE SCHEDULE FOR OUT-OF-DISTRICT RESIDENTS.  The board may adopt a fee schedule for services rendered to out-of-district residents which may be different from the fee schedule for services rendered to district residents.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1110.115. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1110.115.  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 performing only governmental functions are entitled.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1110.151. Budget

Sec. 1110.151.  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 to the credit of 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1110.152. Proposed Budget: Notice and Hearing; Approval of Budget

Sec. 1110.152.  PROPOSED BUDGET: NOTICE AND HEARING; APPROVAL 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 provide general circulation in the district.
(c)  Any property tax payer of the district is entitled to be present and participate at the hearing in accordance with the rules of decorum and procedures prescribed by the board.
(d)  At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall act on the budget proposed by the district administrator.  The board may make any changes in the proposed budget that the board judges the law warrants and the interests of the taxpayers demand. The board must approve the annual budget.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
Sec. 1110.153.  AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.  The annual budget may be amended as required by circumstances.  The board must approve all amendments.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1110.154. Restriction on Expenditures

Sec. 1110.154.  RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.  Money may be spent only for an expense included in the budget or an amendment to the budget.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1110.155. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1110.155.  FISCAL YEAR.  (a)  The district operates according to a fiscal year established by the board.
(b)  The fiscal year may not be changed more than once in any 24-month period.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1110.156. Annual Audit

Sec. 1110.156.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  (a)  The board annually shall have an independent audit made of the district's financial condition for the fiscal year.
(b)  As soon as the audit is completed, the audit shall be filed at the district's office.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1110 - Val Verde County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1110.157. Inspection of Audit and District Records

Sec. 1110.157.  INSPECTION OF AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.  The audit and other district records shall be open to inspection at the district's principal office.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.