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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1048.107. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment

Sec. 1048.107.  DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The board shall determine the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system.
(b)  The board may lease all or part of the district's buildings and other facilities on terms considered to be in the best interest of the district's inhabitants.  The term of the lease may not exceed 25 years.
(c)  The district may acquire equipment for use in the district's hospital system and mortgage or pledge the property as security for the payment of the purchase price.  A contract entered into under this subsection must provide that the entire obligation be retired not later than the fifth anniversary of the date of the contract.
(d)  The district may sell or otherwise dispose of any property, including equipment, on terms the board finds are in the best interest of the district's inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1048.108. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1048.108.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property located in district territory if the interest is necessary for the district to exercise a power, right, or privilege conferred by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021, Property Code.
(c)  In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:
(1)  pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;
(2)  provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or
(3)  provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or writ of error.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1048.109. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1048.109.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1048.110. Construction and Purchase Contracts

Sec. 1048.110.  CONSTRUCTION AND PURCHASE CONTRACTS.  A construction or purchase contract that involves an expenditure of more than the amount provided by Section 271.024, Local Government Code, must comply with the competitive bidding requirements provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1048.111. Operating and Management Contracts

Sec. 1048.111.  OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.  The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a district facility.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1048.112. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Hospital Treatment

Sec. 1048.112.  CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR HOSPITAL TREATMENT.  (a)  The board may contract with a county or municipality located outside the district's boundaries for the hospitalization of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality.
(b)  The board may contract with this state or a federal agency for the hospital treatment of a sick or injured person.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1048.113. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Investigatory or Other Services

Sec. 1048.113.  CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR INVESTIGATORY OR OTHER SERVICES.  The board may contract with a political subdivision or governmental agency for the district to provide investigatory or other services as to the hospital or welfare needs of district inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1048.114. Care and Treatment for Indigent

Sec. 1048.114.  CARE AND TREATMENT FOR INDIGENT.  The district shall provide health care and treatment to an individual determined to be indigent in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1048.115. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 1048.115.  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.
(a-1)  Expired.
(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 invest the corporation's money in any manner in which the district may invest the district's money, including investing money as authorized by Chapter 2256, Government Code.
(d)  The board shall establish controls to ensure that the corporation uses its money as required by this section.
(e)  Expired.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1048.116. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1048.116.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  (a)  The district, through the board, may sue and be sued.
(b)  The district is entitled to all causes of action and defenses to which similar authorities are entitled.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1048.151. Budget

Sec. 1048.151.  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 the district, including:
(1)  the outstanding obligations of the district;
(2)  the cash on hand in each district fund;
(3)  the money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;
(4)  the money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year, with the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;
(5)  the estimated revenue and balances available to cover the proposed expenditures and disbursements; and
(6)  the estimated receipts and collections for the following fiscal year.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1048.152. Notice; Hearing; Adoption of Budget

Sec. 1048.152.  NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget.
(b)  Not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing, notice of the hearing shall be published one time in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation in the district.
(c)  Any district resident is entitled to be present and participate at the hearing.
(d)  At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall adopt a budget by acting on the budget proposed by the district administrator.  The board may make any changes in the proposed budget that the board judges to be in the interests of the taxpayers and that the law warrants.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
Sec. 1048.153.  AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.  The budget may be amended as required by circumstances.  The board must approve all amendments.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1048.154. Restriction on Expenditures

Sec. 1048.154.  RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.  Money may be spent only for an expense included in the budget or an amendment to the budget.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1048.155. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1048.155.  FISCAL YEAR.  (a)  The district operates on a fiscal year established by the board.
(b)  The fiscal year may not be changed:
(1)  during a period in which revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or
(2)  more than once in a 24-month period.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1048.156. Annual Audit

Sec. 1048.156.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  The board annually shall have an independent audit made of the district's financial condition.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1048.157. Inspection of Audit and District Records

Sec. 1048.157.  INSPECTION OF AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.  The annual audit and other district records shall be open to inspection at the district's principal office.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1048.158. Financial Report

Sec. 1048.158.  FINANCIAL REPORT.  As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board:
(1)  a complete sworn statement of all district money; and
(2)  a complete account of the disbursements of that money.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1048.159. Depository

Sec. 1048.159.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select one or more banks in the district to serve as a depository for district money.
(b)  District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1048.160(b), and money transmitted to a bank for payment of bonds or obligations issued by the district, shall be deposited as received with the depository bank and shall remain on deposit.
(c)  This chapter, including Subsection (b), does not limit the power of the board to place a part of district money on time deposit or to purchase certificates of deposit.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1048.160. Spending and Investment Restrictions

Sec. 1048.160.  SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by Section 1048.107(c) and by Subchapter E, the district may not incur an obligation payable from district revenue other than the revenue on hand or to be on hand in the current and following district fiscal years.
(b)  The board may invest operating, depreciation, or building reserves only in funds or securities specified by Chapter 2256, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1048.161. General Authority to Borrow Money; Security

Sec. 1048.161.  GENERAL 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.
(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 following the date of the pledge 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.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 691 (H.B. 2708), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1048.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1048.201.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district for any purpose relating to:
(1)  the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings or improvements; and
(2)  equipping buildings or improvements for hospital system purposes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1048.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1048.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1048.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the bonds mature.
(b)  The tax required by this section together with any other ad valorem tax the district imposes may not in any year exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1048.203. Bond Election

Sec. 1048.203.  BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The district may issue bonds, other than refunding bonds, wholly or partly secured by an ad valorem tax only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  The order and publication of notice for the bond election must be provided in accordance with Chapter 1251, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1048.204. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1048.204.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue revenue bonds to:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, equip, or renovate buildings or improvements for hospital system purposes; or
(2)  acquire sites to be used for the hospital system.
(b)  The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of district revenue derived from the operation of the district's hospitals.
(c)  The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of district property.
(d)  The bonds must be issued in the manner and in accordance with the procedures and requirements prescribed by Sections 264.042, 264.043, and 264.046-264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1048.205. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1048.205.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding indebtedness issued or assumed by the district.
(b)  A refunding bond may be:
(1)  sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of the outstanding indebtedness; or
(2)  exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar principal amount of outstanding indebtedness.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1048.206. Additional Means of Securing Repayment of Bonds

Sec. 1048.206.  ADDITIONAL MEANS OF SECURING REPAYMENT OF BONDS.  In addition to the authority to issue general obligation bonds and revenue bonds under this subchapter, the board may provide for the security and payment of district bonds from a pledge of a combination of ad valorem taxes as authorized by Section 1048.202 and revenue and other sources as authorized by Section 1048.204.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1048.207. Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 1048.207.  MATURITY OF BONDS.  District bonds must mature not later than the 40th anniversary of the date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1048.208. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1048.208.  EXECUTION OF BONDS.  (a)  The board president shall execute the district's bonds in the district's name.
(b)  The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1048.209. Use of Bond Proceeds

Sec. 1048.209.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.  The district may use the proceeds of bonds issued under this subchapter to pay:
(1)  any expense the board determines is reasonable and necessary to issue, sell, and deliver the bonds;
(2)  interest payments on the bonds during a period of acquisition or construction of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds, not to exceed five years;
(3)  costs related to the operation and maintenance of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds:
(A)  during an estimated period of acquisition or construction, not to exceed five years; and
(B)  for one year after the project or facility is acquired or constructed;
(4)  costs related to the financing of the bond funds, including debt service reserve and contingency funds;
(5)  costs related to the issuance of the bonds;
(6)  costs related to the acquisition of land or interests in land for a project or facility to be provided through the bonds; and
(7)  costs of construction of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds, including the payment of related professional services and expenses.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1048.210. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1048.210.  BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state:
(1)  bonds issued by the district;
(2)  the transfer and issuance of the bonds; and
(3)  profits made in the sale of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1048.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1048.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.
(b)  The board shall impose the tax to:
(1)  pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds and other obligations issued or assumed by the district for hospital purposes;
(2)  provide for the operation and maintenance of the district and hospital system;
(3)  make improvements and additions to the hospital system; and
(4)  acquire necessary sites for the hospital system by purchase, lease, or condemnation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1048.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1048.252.  TAX RATE.  (a)  The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.
(b)  In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider the income of the district from sources other than taxation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1048.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1048.253.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1048.301. Dissolution; Election

Sec. 1048.301.  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 voters in the district.
(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, Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1048.302. Notice of Election

Sec. 1048.302.  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 substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district.
(b)  The first publication of the notice must appear not later than the 35th day before the date set for the election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1048.303. Ballot

Sec. 1048.303.  BALLOT.  The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the Karnes County Hospital District."
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1048.304. Election Results

Sec. 1048.304.  ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall find that the district is dissolved.
(b)  If a majority of the votes in the election do not favor dissolution, the board shall continue to administer the district and another election on the question of dissolution may not be held before the first anniversary of the date of the most recent election to dissolve the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1048.305. Transfer or Administration of Assets

Sec. 1048.305.  TRANSFER OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS.  (a)  If a majority of the votes in the election held under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall:
(1)  transfer the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and other assets that belong to the district to Karnes County or another governmental entity in Karnes 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 district 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.
(c)  If Subsection (a)(1) does not apply and the board administers the property, assets, and debts of the district under Subsection (a)(2), the district is dissolved when all money has been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1048.306. Imposition of Tax and Return of Surplus Taxes

Sec. 1048.306.  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 rolls a tax that is in proportion of the debt to the property value.
(b)  On the payment of all outstanding debts and obligations of the district, the board shall order the secretary to return to each district taxpayer the taxpayer's pro rata share of all unused tax money.
(c)  A taxpayer may request that the taxpayer's share of surplus tax money be credited to the taxpayer's county taxes.  If a taxpayer requests the credit, the board shall direct the secretary to transmit the money to the county tax assessor-collector.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1048.307. Report; Dissolution Order

Sec. 1048.307.  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 of Karnes County summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.
(b)  Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners Court of Karnes County receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order dissolving the district and releasing the board from any further duty or obligation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1049.001. Definitions

Sec. 1049.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Commissioners court" means the Commissioners Court of Kimble County.
(3)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(4)  "District" means the Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1049.002. Authority for Creation

Sec. 1049.002.  AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.  The district is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1049.003. District Territory

Sec. 1049.003.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Kimble County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1049.004. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1049.004.  DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.  The support and maintenance of the district's hospital system and any indebtedness incurred by the district under this chapter may not become a charge against or obligation of this state.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1049.005. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1049.005.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1049.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1049.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The board consists of seven directors elected from the district at large.
(b)  Directors serve staggered three-year terms.
(c)  An election shall be held each year on the May uniform election day prescribed by Section 41.001, Election Code, to elect the appropriate number of directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1049.052. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1049.052.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  To qualify for election to the board, a person must:
(1)  be at least 18 years of age;
(2)  have been a district resident for at least two years; and
(3)  be a qualified property tax paying voter of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1049.053. Bond; Record of Bond and Oath or Affirmation of Office

Sec. 1049.053.  BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE.  (a)  Each director shall qualify for office by executing a good and sufficient commercial bond for $1,000 that is:
(1)  payable to the district; and
(2)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The district shall pay for a director's bond.
(c)  Each director's bond and constitutional oath or affirmation of office shall be deposited with the district's depository for safekeeping.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.018, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1049.054. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1049.054.  BOARD VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, a majority of the directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1049.055. Officers

Sec. 1049.055.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among its members a president, a secretary, and a treasurer at the first meeting after each director's election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1049.056. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1049.056.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A director serves without compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1049.057. District Administrator

Sec. 1049.057.  DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The board may employ a district administrator to manage the operations of the hospital system.
(b)  The district administrator may employ necessary personnel to perform the services provided by the hospital system.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1049.058. Employees

Sec. 1049.058.  EMPLOYEES.  The board may employ an attorney, a general manager, a bookkeeper, an architect, and other employees necessary for the efficient operation of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1049.059. Maintenance of Records; Public Inspection

Sec. 1049.059.  MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.  The board shall:
(1)  maintain all district records, including books, accounts, notices, minutes, and other matters of the district and its operation, at the district office; and
(2)  make those records available for public inspection at reasonable times.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1049.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1049.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district shall provide all necessary hospital and medical care for the district's needy inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1049.102. Restriction on Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt

Sec. 1049.102.  RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT.  A political subdivision of this state, other than the district, may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations to provide hospital service or medical care in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1049.103. Management and Control of District

Sec. 1049.103.  MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF DISTRICT.  The board has full power to manage and control the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1049.104. Hospital System

Sec. 1049.104.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  The district has the responsibility to establish a hospital or hospital system within its boundaries to provide hospital and medical care to the district's residents.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1049.105. Rules

Sec. 1049.105.  RULES.  (a)  The board shall adopt rules for the efficient operation of the district, including district facilities.
(b)  The board shall:
(1)  publish the rules in book form; and
(2)  provide copies to interested persons on request at district expense.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1049.106. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1049.106.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  The board may prescribe the method of making purchases and expenditures and the manner of accounting and control used by the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1049.107. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1049.107.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in real, personal, or mixed property located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a power or duty conferred on the district by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.
(c)  In a condemnation proceeding, the district is not required to:
(1)  pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court; or
(2)  provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or writ of error.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1049.108. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1049.108.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1049.109. Contracts for Health Care

Sec. 1049.109.  CONTRACTS FOR HEALTH CARE.  The board may contract with any public or private entity, including a charitable organization, the federal government, this state, or any political subdivision, to provide health care or related services inside or outside the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1049.110. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1049.110.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  A person who resides in the district is entitled to receive necessary medical and hospital care regardless of whether the person has the ability to pay for the care and may apply to receive this care without cost.
(b)  The board or the district administrator shall employ a person to investigate the ability of the patient and any relative who is liable for the patient's support to pay for the medical and hospital care received by the patient.
(c)  If the investigator determines that the patient or relative legally liable for the patient's support cannot pay all or part of the costs of the patient's care, the expense of the care becomes a charge against the district.
(d)  If the patient or a relative legally liable for the patient's support can pay for all or part of the costs of the patient's care, the board shall:
(1)  order the patient or relative to pay the district each week an amount specified in the order, which must be proportionate to the person's ability to pay; and
(2)  send a billing statement charging that amount to the person.
(e)  The district may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from any relative who is liable for the patient's support, in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.
(f)  If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in the mind of the investigator, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:
(1)  determine the question; and
(2)  make the proper order based on the board's findings.
(g)  A party to the hearing who is not satisfied with the result of the order may appeal to the district court.  The appeal is de novo.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1049 - Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1049.151. Budget

Sec. 1049.151.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.