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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1075.061. Employees

Sec. 1075.061.  EMPLOYEES.  The board may employ any doctors, technicians, nurses, and other employees as considered necessary for the efficient operation of the district or may provide that the district administrator has the authority to employ those persons.
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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1075.062. Retirement Program

Sec. 1075.062.  RETIREMENT PROGRAM.  The board may enter into any contract or agreement with this state or the federal government as required to establish or continue a retirement program for the benefit of the district's 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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1075.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1075.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for:
(1)  operating all hospital facilities for providing medical and hospital care of indigent persons in the district; and
(2)  providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy 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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1075.102. Restriction on Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt

Sec. 1075.102.  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 for medical treatment of indigent persons 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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1075.103. Management, Control, and Administration

Sec. 1075.103.  MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.  The board shall manage, control, and administer the district's hospitals and hospital system.
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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1075.104. Hospital System

Sec. 1075.104.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  The district shall provide for:
(1)  the establishment of a hospital or hospital system by:
(A)  purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and improvements; and
(B)  equipping the buildings and improvements; and
(2)  the administration of the hospital or 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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1075.105. Rules

Sec. 1075.105.  RULES.  The board may adopt rules for the operation of the district and as required to administer 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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1075.106. Purchasing and Accounting

Sec. 1075.106.  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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1075.107. Rates and Charges

Sec. 1075.107.  RATES AND CHARGES.  The board shall prescribe the rates and charges for:
(1)  services;
(2)  supplies; and
(3)  the use of hospital facilities.
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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1075.108. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1075.108.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient to a power, right, or privilege conferred by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1075.109. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1075.109.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
Added by Acts 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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1075.110. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Care and Treatment

Sec. 1075.110.  CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT.  The board may contract with:
(1)  any county or municipality located outside the district 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 for whom this state or the federal government is responsible.
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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1075.111. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1075.111.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator shall 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 support.  The amount ordered must be proportionate to their financial ability and may not exceed the actual per capita cost of maintenance.
(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.
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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1075.112. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1075.112.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  The district, through the board, may sue and be sued.
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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1075.151. Budget

Sec. 1075.151.  BUDGET.  (a)  The district administrator shall prepare for approval by the board an annual budget that corresponds to the district's fiscal year.
(b)  Not later than August 31 of each year, the board shall publish notice of a public hearing on the proposed budget.  The notice must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the district one time at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.
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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1075.152. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1075.152.  FISCAL YEAR.  The district shall operate on a fiscal year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30.
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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1075.153. Audit

Sec. 1075.153.  AUDIT.  (a)  The district shall have an audit made of the district's financial condition.
(b)  The audit shall be open to inspection at all times 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1075.154. Financial Report

Sec. 1075.154.  FINANCIAL REPORT.  As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board:
(1)  a complete sworn statement of all district money; and
(2)  a complete account of the disbursements of that money.
Added by Acts 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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1075.155. Depository

Sec. 1075.155.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select one or more banks in the district to serve as a depository for district money.
(b)  All district money shall be immediately deposited on receipt with a depository bank, except that sufficient money must be remitted to an appropriate bank to pay the principal of and interest on the district's outstanding bonds on or before the maturity date of the principal and interest.
(c)  To the extent that money in a depository bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.
(d)  Membership on the district's board of an officer or director of a bank does not disqualify the bank from being designated as depository.
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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1075.156. Authority to Borrow Money; Security

Sec. 1075.156.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY.  (a)  The board may borrow money from a federally insured lending institution or make other financial arrangements for district operating expenses or other authorized obligations.
(b)  The board may borrow money in an amount and subject to a rate of interest and other terms the board finds appropriate.
(c)  To secure a loan, the board may pledge:
(1)  district revenue that is not pledged to pay the district's bonded indebtedness; or
(2)  property acquired with borrowed money that is not pledged to pay the district's bonded indebtedness.
(d)  A loan for which district revenue is pledged must mature not later than the fifth anniversary of the date the loan is made.
(e)  The district must provide for the payment of all district debts and obligations before dissolution.
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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1075.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1075.201.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district for any purpose related to the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings and improvements, and equipping buildings and improvements for a hospital and the hospital system, as determined by the board.
(b)  The board shall issue the bonds in compliance with the applicable provisions of Subtitles A and C, Title 9, 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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1075.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1075.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund and to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the bonds mature.
(b)  The tax required by this section together with any other ad valorem tax the district imposes may not in any year exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of 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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1075.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1075.203.  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 for that purpose.
(b)  The board shall call the election.  The election must be held in accordance with Chapter 1251, Government Code.
(c)  The bond election order must specify:
(1)  the date of the election;
(2)  the location of the polling places;
(3)  the presiding election officers;
(4)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized;
(5)  the maximum maturity of the bonds; and
(6)  the maximum interest rate of the bonds.
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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1075.204. Execution of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1075.204.  EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name, and the board secretary shall attest the bonds as 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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1075.205. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1075.205.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  District refunding bonds may, without an election, be issued to refund any bonds or other refundable indebtedness issued 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 other refundable indebtedness; or
(2)  exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar principal amount of the outstanding bonds or other refundable indebtedness.
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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1075.206. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1075.206.  BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state:
(1)  bonds issued by the district;
(2)  the transfer and issuance of the bonds; and
(3)  any 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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1075.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1075.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The board may impose a tax on all taxable property in the district subject to district taxation.
(b)  The tax may be used to meet the requirements of district bonds and for the district's maintenance and operating expenses.
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 1075 - Stamford Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1075.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1075.252.  TAX RATE.  The district may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1076.001. Definitions

Sec. 1076.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of trustees of the district.
(2)  "District" means the Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas.
(3)  "Trustee" means a member of the board.
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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1076.002. Authority for Creation

Sec. 1076.002.  AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.  The Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas, is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1076.003. Political Subdivision

Sec. 1076.003.  POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.  The district is a political subdivision 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1076.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 1076.004.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a) The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this chapter is for the benefit of the people of this state and for the improvement of their property and industries.
(b)  The district is a governmental agency performing an essential public function under the constitution 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1076.005. District Territory

Sec. 1076.005.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Starr County, Texas, including all "cut over" or "banco" land on the north side of the Rio Grande River.
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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1076.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1076.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) A board of five trustees shall exercise the powers of the district.
(b)  One trustee is elected from each commissioners precinct and one trustee is elected from the district at large by a majority of district voters.
(c)  Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code:
(1)  trustees serve two-year terms;
(2)  trustees who represent odd-numbered precincts and the trustee elected at large are elected in odd-numbered years;
(3)  trustees who represent even-numbered precincts are elected in even-numbered years; and
(4)  a trustee's election shall be held each year on the May uniform election date prescribed by Section 41.001, Election Code, or another date authorized by law.
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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1076.052. Notice of Election

Sec. 1076.052.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  Notice of a trustees' election shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the district in accordance with Section 4.003, 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1076.053. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1076.053.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  To qualify for election as a trustee, a person must:
(1)  be at least 18 years of age;
(2)  have been a resident of the district for at least two years;
(3)  have been a resident of the commissioners precinct from which the person is to be elected for at least two years, unless the person is running at large; and
(4)  be a qualified voter.
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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1076.054. Bond

Sec. 1076.054.  BOND.  (a) Each trustee shall execute a good and sufficient commercial bond for $1,000 that is:
(1)  payable to the district; and
(2)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the trustee's duties.
(b)  The district may pay for a trustee's bond with district money.
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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1076.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1076.055.  BOARD VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs on the board, the majority of remaining trustees shall appoint a trustee for the unexpired term.
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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1076.056. Officers; Duties; Absence of President or Secretary

Sec. 1076.056.  OFFICERS; DUTIES; ABSENCE OF PRESIDENT OR SECRETARY. (a) The board shall elect from among its members a president, vice president, and secretary, and other officers as in the judgment of the board are necessary.
(b)  The president shall preside over district meetings and has the same right to vote as any other trustee.
(c)  If the president is absent or fails or declines to act, the vice president shall perform the president's duties and exercise the president's powers under this chapter.
(d)  The secretary:
(1)  shall keep and sign the minutes of the board meetings; and
(2)  is the custodian of the district's minutes and records.
(e)  If the secretary is absent from a board meeting, the board shall name a secretary pro tem for the meeting who may:
(1)  exercise all the duties and powers of the secretary for the meeting; and
(2)  sign the minutes 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1076.057. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1076.057.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A trustee serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties on approval of the expenses by the board.
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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1076.058. District Administrator; Assistant Administrator

Sec. 1076.058.  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 district administrator and any assistant administrator 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 that:
(1)  is conditioned on the administrator performing the administrator's duties; and
(2)  contains other conditions the board may require.
(e)  On assuming the duties of assistant administrator, the assistant administrator shall execute a bond payable to the district in an amount set by the board that:
(1)  is conditioned on the assistant administrator performing the assistant administrator's duties; and
(2)  contains other conditions the board may require.
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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1076.059. General Duties of District Administrator

Sec. 1076.059.  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 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1076.060. Appointment and Removal of Medical Staff and Employees

Sec. 1076.060.  APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEDICAL STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.  (a) The board may appoint any doctors to its medical staff and employ any technicians, nurses, and other employees as considered necessary for the efficient operation of the district or may provide that the district administrator has the authority to employ those persons.
(b)  The board may make temporary appointments the board considers necessary.
(c)  The board may, after due process, remove from the medical staff any doctor whose removal the board considers necessary for the efficient operation 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1076.061. Recruitment of Medical Staff and Employees

Sec. 1076.061.  RECRUITMENT OF MEDICAL STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.   The board may use district money, enter into agreements, and take other necessary action to recruit or otherwise obtain physicians and other personnel for the district's medical staff or for employment with the district, including:
(1)  advertising and marketing;
(2)  paying recruitment expenses;
(3)  paying travel and relocation expenses;
(4)  providing a guarantee, subsidy, loan, or scholarship;
(5)  sharing personnel; and
(6)  authorizing a physician to use space in a district facility or providing a rent subsidy to a physician.
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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1076.062. Health Care Educational Programs

Sec. 1076.062.  HEALTH CARE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.  The board may use district money, enter into agreements, and take other necessary action to conduct, participate in, or assist health care educational programs for the public and for current or potential medical staff members or 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1076.063. Retirement Benefits

Sec. 1076.063.  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 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1076.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1076.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district shall provide medical and hospital care for the district's needy 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1076.102. Management, Control, and Administration

Sec. 1076.102.  MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION. (a) The district has authority to operate hospital facilities.
(b)  The board shall manage, control, and administer the district's hospital and hospital system and carry out the functions 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1076.103. Hospital System

Sec. 1076.103.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  The district shall provide for:
(1)  the establishment of a hospital or hospital system in the district to provide medical and hospital care and treatment and related services to district residents by:
(A)  purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings, facilities, and improvements; and
(B)  equipping the buildings, facilities, and improvements for hospital purposes; and
(2)  the operation, maintenance, and administration of the hospital or 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1076.104. Rules

Sec. 1076.104.  RULES.  The board may adopt rules for the operation 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1076.105. Purchasing and Accounting

Sec. 1076.105.  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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1076.106. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment

Sec. 1076.106.  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, including facilities and equipment, for the district for use in the hospital system;
(2)  mortgage or pledge the property as security for the payment of the purchase price;
(3)  lease hospital facilities for the district; and
(4)  sell or otherwise dispose of property, including facilities or equipment, for 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1076.107. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1076.107.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property, real, personal, or mixed, located in district territory, if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a right, power, privilege, or function conferred on the district by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.
(c)  In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:
(1)  pay in advance or provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or
(2)  provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or petition for review.
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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1076.108. Gifts, Grants, and Endowments

Sec. 1076.108.  GIFTS, GRANTS, AND ENDOWMENTS. The board may accept for the district a gift, grant, or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
Added by Acts 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1076.109. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Care and Treatment

Sec. 1076.109.  CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT.  The board may contract with this state or a federal agency for the treatment of a sick or injured person for whom this state or the federal government is responsible.
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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1076.110. Contracts for Services

Sec. 1076.110.  CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES.  (a)  The board may contract with any person to obtain or supply the facilities and services the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district.
(b)  The board may contract with a public or private hospital, a political subdivision of this state, or a state or federal agency for the district to provide a mobile emergency medical service or to provide for the investigatory 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1076.111. Provision of Certain Health Services

Sec. 1076.111.  PROVISION OF CERTAIN HEALTH SERVICES.  The district may operate or provide for:
(1)  the operation of a mobile emergency medical or air ambulance service;
(2)  home health services, long-term care, skilled nursing care, intermediate nursing care, or hospice care; and
(3)  any other reasonable or appropriate medical care or medical service.
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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1076.112. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1076.112.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES. (a) When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the board or district administrator shall 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 board or 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 board or district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives are liable to 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.  The amount ordered must be proportionate to their financial ability and may not exceed the usual and customary charges for services.
(d)  The board or district administrator may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from any relative 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 between any party and the board or district administrator, the county court shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:
(1)  resolve the dispute; and
(2)  issue any appropriate orders.
(f)  Either party to the dispute may appeal the order to the district court.
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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1076.113. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 1076.113.  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)  The corporation 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 enter into a joint venture with any public or private entity or individual to provide health care or other services the district is authorized to provide under this chapter.
(d)  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.
(e)  The board shall establish controls to ensure that the corporation uses its money as required by 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1076.151. Budget

Sec. 1076.151.  BUDGET.  The board shall prepare a budget that includes:
(1)  proposed expenditures and disbursements;
(2)  estimated receipts and collections for the next fiscal year; and
(3)  the amount of taxes required to be imposed to meet the proposed budget.
Added by Acts 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1076.152. Proposed Budget: Notice and Hearing

Sec. 1076.152.  PROPOSED BUDGET: NOTICE AND HEARING. (a) The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget.
(b)  Notice of the hearing must be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.
(c)  Any district resident is entitled to:
(1)  appear at the hearing; and
(2)  be heard regarding any item in the proposed 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1076.153. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1076.153.  FISCAL YEAR.  (a) The board shall establish the  district fiscal year.
(b)  The fiscal year may not be changed:
(1)  during a period that revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or
(2)  more than once in a 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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1076.154. Annual Audit

Sec. 1076.154.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the board shall have an annual audit made of the district's books and records by an independent public accountant.
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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1076.155. Financial Report

Sec. 1076.155.  FINANCIAL REPORT.  (a)  As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare a report that includes:
(1)  a complete sworn statement of all district money;
(2)  a complete account of the disbursements of that money during the previous fiscal year; and
(3)  the details of district operation during the previous fiscal year.
(b)  The district administrator shall make the report to the board.
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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1076.156. Projects and Purchases Exempt From Assessment or Taxation

Sec. 1076.156.  PROJECTS AND PURCHASES EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENT OR TAXATION.  The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on:
(1)  a district project or any part of the project; or
(2)  a district purchase.
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 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1076.157. Depository

Sec. 1076.157.  DEPOSITORY.  (a) The board shall select one or more banks in this state to act as a depository of bond proceeds or of revenue derived from the operation of district facilities.
(b)  The depository shall, as determined by the board:
(1)  furnish indemnity bonds;
(2)  pledge securities; or
(3)  meet any other requirement.
(c)  Membership on the district's board of an officer or director of a bank does not disqualify the bank from being selected as depository.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.