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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries › Section 1064.152. Petition to Annex Territory

Sec. 1064.152.  PETITION TO ANNEX TERRITORY.  (a)  A petition requesting that territory be annexed to the district may be presented to the board.  The petition must:
(1)  describe the tract or tracts of land to be annexed; and
(2)  be signed by 100 or a majority of the registered voters who:
(A)  reside in the territory to be annexed; and
(B)  own property that will be subject to district taxation.
(b)  This chapter does not prohibit simultaneous action on several petitions for annexation.  Each ballot proposition must be submitted for each different territory proposed to be annexed, and an election held in each territory represented by a petition.
(c)  If the board receives two or more petitions for annexation that include all or part of the same territory to be annexed to the district, the petition filed first with the board shall be considered and another petition that includes any of the same territory has no effect.
(d)  The board may consider all petitions for annexation presented to it and may approve or reject each petition.  The board may not partly approve or partly reject any petition.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries › Section 1064.153. Election Order

Sec. 1064.153.  ELECTION ORDER.  (a)  If, on receipt of a petition under Section 1064.152, the board finds that annexing the territory is in the district's best interest, the board shall within 90 days of the board's finding:
(1)  approve the petition; and
(2)  order an election on the question of annexing the territory to the district.
(b)  The election order shall provide for a separate election:
(1)  in the territory proposed to be annexed; and
(2)  in the district.
(c)  The election order shall provide for clerks as in county elections and must specify:
(1)  the date of the election;
(2)  the location of the polling places;
(3)  the form of ballot; and
(4)  the presiding judge and alternate judge for each polling place.
(d)  The election order may provide that:
(1)  the entire district is one election precinct; or
(2)  the county election precincts be combined for the election.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries › Section 1064.154. Ballot

Sec. 1064.154.  BALLOT.  The ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting  for or against the proposition:  "The establishment of the Moore County Hospital District with extended boundaries and establishment of a hospital district tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on the $100 valuation on all taxable property in the extended boundaries of the hospital district that is subject to hospital district taxation for hospital purposes."
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries › Section 1064.155. Notice of Election

Sec. 1064.155.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  (a)  Notice of the election shall be given by publishing once a week for two consecutive weeks a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation in the county or district.
(b)  The first publication must appear at least 30 days before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries › Section 1064.156. Election Results

Sec. 1064.156.  ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  Territory may not be annexed to the district unless:
(1)  an election is held in accordance with this subchapter; and
(2)  the annexation is approved by a majority of the voters voting in the election in:
(A)  the district; and
(B)  the territory proposed to be annexed.
(b)  If the territory is annexed to the district, a certified copy of the order canvassing the returns of the election shall be filed and recorded in the deed records.
(c)  An election may not be held under this subchapter within 12 months of an election previously held under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries › Section 1064.157. Effect of Annexation

Sec. 1064.157.  EFFECT OF ANNEXATION.  (a)  Territory annexed to the district is part of the district for all purposes.
(b)  The annexation of territory to the district does not change the manner in which the board or district officers are selected.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 1064.201. Budget

Sec. 1064.201.  BUDGET.  (a)  The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board.
(b)  The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement of:
(1)  the outstanding obligations of the district;
(2)  the cash on hand in each district fund;
(3)  the money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;
(4)  the money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;
(5)  the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;
(6)  the estimated revenue and balances available to cover the proposed budget;
(7)  the estimated tax rate required; and
(8)  the proposed expenditures and disbursements and the estimated receipts and collections for the following fiscal year.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 1064.202. Notice; Hearing; Adoption of Budget

Sec. 1064.202.  NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget.
(b)  At least 10 days before the date of the hearing, notice of the hearing shall be published one time in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation in the district.
(c)  Any 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, in the board's sole judgment and discretion:
(1)  applicable federal and state law warrants and allows; and
(2)  the interest of district residents requires in furtherance of hospital purposes.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Sec. 1064.203.  AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.  The budget may be amended as required by circumstances.  The board must approve all amendments.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 1064.204. Restriction on Expenditures

Sec. 1064.204.  RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.  Money may be spent only for an expense included in the budget or an amendment to the budget.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 1064.205. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1064.205.  FISCAL YEAR.  The district operates according to a fiscal year that begins on July 1 and ends on June 30.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 1064.206. Audit

Sec. 1064.206.  AUDIT.  (a)  The district shall have an independent audit made of the district's financial condition for the fiscal year.
(b)  As soon as the audit is completed, the audit shall be filed at the district's office.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 1064.207. Inspection of Audit and District Records

Sec. 1064.207.  INSPECTION OF AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.  The audit and other district records shall be open to inspection at the district's principal office.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 1064.208. Financial Report

Sec. 1064.208.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 1064.209. Depository

Sec. 1064.209.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select one or more depositories for district money.
(b)  District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1064.210(b), and money transmitted to a bank for payment of bonds or obligations issued or assumed by the district, shall be deposited as received with the depository and shall remain on deposit.
(c)  This chapter, including Subsection (b), does not limit the power of the board to:
(1)  place a part of district money on time deposit or other forms of deposit; or
(2)  purchase certificates of deposit.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 1064.210. Spending and Investment Restrictions

Sec. 1064.210.  SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by Section 1064.107(c) and by Subchapter F, 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 fund reserves only in any funds or securities authorized by law, including Chapter 2256, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 1064.251. General Obligation Bonds, Certificates of Obligation, and Other Financing

Sec. 1064.251.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, AND OTHER FINANCING.  The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds, certificates of obligation, or any other type of financing authorized by the laws of this state, including that type of financing authorized by Chapter 271, Local Government Code, 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 purposes.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 1064.252. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1064.252.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued under Section 1064.251, 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 tax rate approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 1064.253. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1064.253.  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 order calling the election shall provide for clerks as in county elections and must specify:
(1)  the date of the election;
(2)  the location of the polling places;
(3)  the presiding and alternate election judges for each polling place;
(4)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized;
(5)  the maximum interest rate of the bonds; and
(6)  the maximum maturity of the bonds.
(c)  Notice of a bond election shall be given as provided by Section 1251.003, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 1064.254. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1064.254.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue revenue bonds to:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; or
(2)  acquire sites to be used for hospital purposes.
(b)  The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenue derived from the operation of the district's 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, 264.046, 264.047, 264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 1064.255. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1064.255.  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 outstanding indebtedness; or
(2)  exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar principal amount of outstanding indebtedness.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 1064.256. Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 1064.256.  MATURITY OF BONDS.  District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 1064.257. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1064.257.  EXECUTION OF BONDS.  (a)  The board president shall execute district bonds in the district's name.
(b)  The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 1064.258. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1064.258.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Taxes › Section 1064.301. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1064.301.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Taxes › Section 1064.302. Tax Rate

Sec. 1064.302.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Taxes › Section 1064.303. Assessment and Collection of Taxes in Same Manner as County

Sec. 1064.303.  ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES IN SAME MANNER AS COUNTY.  (a)  This section applies unless the board elects to have taxes assessed and collected under Section 1064.304.
(b)  District taxes shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as provided by law for the assessment and collection of county taxes.
(c)  The tax assessor-collector shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district.
(d)  The tax assessor-collector shall charge and deduct from payments to the district an amount as fees for assessing and collecting the taxes at a rate determined by the board.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1064 - Moore County Hospital District › Subchapter G. Taxes › Section 1064.304. Assessment and Collection by District Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1064.304.  ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  The board may elect to have district taxes assessed and collected by a tax assessor-collector appointed by the board.  An election under this subsection must be made before December 1 and governs the manner in which taxes are assessed and collected, until changed by a similar resolution.
(b)  The board shall set for the district tax assessor-collector:
(1)  the terms of employment;
(2)  compensation; and
(3)  the requirement for bond to assure the faithful performance of the tax assessor-collector's duties.
(c)  A bond required under Subsection (b)(3) must be set in an amount of not less than $100,000.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1065.001. Definitions

Sec. 1065.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Motley 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1065.002. Authority for Operation

Sec. 1065.002.  AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.  The district operates in accordance with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution. The district has the rights, powers, and duties provided by this chapter.
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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1065.003. Political Subdivision

Sec. 1065.003.  POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.  The district is a political subdivision 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1065.004. District Territory

Sec. 1065.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are identical with the boundaries of Motley 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1065.005. Correction of Invalid Procedures

Sec. 1065.005.  CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES.  If a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the constitution of this state or of the United States, the district by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution.
Added by Acts 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1065.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1065.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The board consists of five directors elected from the district at large.
(b)  Directors serve staggered two-year terms unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1065.052. Notice of Election

Sec. 1065.052.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  At least 10 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in Motley 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1065.053. Ballot Petition

Sec. 1065.053.  BALLOT PETITION.  A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file with the board secretary a petition requesting that action.  The petition must be:
(1)  signed by not less than five registered voters; and
(2)  filed at least 25 days before the date of 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1065.054. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1065.054.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  A director must:
(1)  be a district resident;
(2)  own land in the district subject to taxation; and
(3)  be at least 18 years of age when appointed or elected.
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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1065.055. Bond Not Required

Sec. 1065.055.  BOND NOT REQUIRED.  A director is not required to post a public official's bond.
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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1065.056. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1065.056.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
(b)  If the number of directors is reduced to fewer than three for any reason, the remaining directors shall immediately call a special election to fill the vacancies.  If the remaining directors do not call the election, a district court, on application of a district voter or taxpayer, may order the directors to hold the election.
Added by Acts 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1065.057. Officers

Sec. 1065.057.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among its members a president and a secretary.
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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1065.058. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1065.058.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A director 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 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1065.059. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1065.059.  VOTING REQUIREMENT.  A concurrence of three directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.
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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1065.060. Employees

Sec. 1065.060.  EMPLOYEES.  The board may employ a general manager, attorney, bookkeeper, and architect and any other employees considered 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1065.061. Maintenance of Records; Public Inspection

Sec. 1065.061.  MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.  All district records, including books, accounts, notices, minutes, and all other matters of the district and the operation of its facilities, shall be:
(1)  maintained at the district office; and
(2)  open to public inspection at the district office at all reasonable hours.
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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1065.062. Seal

Sec. 1065.062.  SEAL.  The board may adopt a seal for 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1065.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1065.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants and for the district's needy and indigent 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1065.102. Restriction on County or Municipality Taxation

Sec. 1065.102.  RESTRICTION ON COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TAXATION.  Motley County or a municipality in the district may not impose a tax on property in the district for hospital 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1065.103. Management and Control

Sec. 1065.103.  MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL.  The management and control of the district are vested in 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1065.104. Hospital System

Sec. 1065.104.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital system to provide medical and hospital care to the district's residents by:
(1)  purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and improvements;
(2)  equipping the buildings and improvements; and
(3)  administering the buildings and improvements for hospital 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1065.105. Rules

Sec. 1065.105.  RULES.  (a)  The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the district, including district facilities.
(b)  On approval by the board, the rules may be published in booklet form at district expense and made available to any taxpayer on request.
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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1065.106. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1065.106.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  (a)  The board may prescribe the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district.
(b)  The board shall prescribe:
(1)  all accounting and control procedures; and
(2)  the method of purchasing necessary supplies, materials, and equipment.
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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1065.107. District Property and Facilities

Sec. 1065.107.  DISTRICT PROPERTY AND FACILITIES.  (a)  The board shall determine the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system.  Nothing here prohibits the establishing and equipping of a clinic as part of the 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.
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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1065.108. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1065.108.  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 property 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 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1065.109. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1065.109.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1065.110. Operating and Management Contracts

Sec. 1065.110.  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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1065.111. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1065.111.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the board shall have an inquiry made into the circumstances of:
(1)  the patient; and
(2)  the patient's relatives who are legally liable for the patient's support.
(b)  If an agent designated by the district to handle the inquiry determines that the patient or those relatives cannot pay all or part of the costs of the care and treatment in the hospital, the amount of the costs that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.
(c)  If the board determines that the patient or those relatives are liable to pay for all or part of the costs of the patient's care and treatment, the patient or those relatives shall be ordered to pay to the district's treasurer a specified amount each week for the patient's support.  The amount ordered must be proportionate to the person's financial ability and may not exceed the actual per capita cost of maintenance.
(d)  The district may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from any relative who is legally liable for the patient's support, in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.
(e)  If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in the mind of the district's designated agent, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:
(1)  resolve the dispute or doubt; and
(2)  issue an appropriate order.
(f)  The order may be appealed to the district court.
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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1065.112. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1065.112.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  As a governmental agency, the district may sue and be sued in its own name in any court 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1065.151. Budget

Sec. 1065.151.  BUDGET.  The board annually shall require a budget to be prepared for the next fiscal year that includes:
(1)  proposed expenditures and disbursements;
(2)  estimated receipts and collections; and
(3)  the amount of taxes required to be imposed for the 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1065.152. Proposed Budget: Notice and Hearing

Sec. 1065.152.  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 Motley County not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.
(c)  Any district taxpayer is entitled to:
(1)  appear at the time and place designated in the notice; and
(2)  be heard regarding any item included in the proposed 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1065.153. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1065.153.  FISCAL YEAR.  The district operates on a fiscal year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30.
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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1065.154. Annual Audit

Sec. 1065.154.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  The board annually shall have an independent audit made of the district's books and records.
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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1065.155. Depository or Treasurer

Sec. 1065.155.  DEPOSITORY OR TREASURER.  (a)  The board by resolution shall designate a bank or banks in Motley County as the district's depository or treasurer.  A designated bank serves for two years and until a successor is designated.
(b)  All district money shall be secured in the manner provided for securing county funds.
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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1065.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1065.201.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith 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 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1065.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1065.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  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 general obligation bonds issued under Section 1065.201 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 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1065.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1065.203.  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.
(b)  The board may call the election on its own motion.
(c)  The order calling the election must specify:
(1)  the date of the election;
(2)  the location of the polling places;
(3)  the presiding election officers;
(4)  the purpose of the bond issuance;
(5)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized;
(6)  the maximum interest rate of the bonds; and
(7)  the maximum maturity of the bonds.
(d)  Notice of a bond election shall be given by publishing a substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper of general circulation in Motley County once each week for two consecutive weeks before the date of the election.  The first publication must occur at least 14 days before the date of 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1065.204. Maturity of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1065.204.  MATURITY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  District general obligation bonds must mature not later than 40 years after 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1065.205. Execution of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1065.205.  EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name.
(b)  The board secretary shall countersign 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1065.206. Revenue or Special Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1065.206.  REVENUE OR SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue and sell revenue or special obligation bonds for the purposes provided by Section 1065.201.
(b)  Special obligation bonds must be payable from the revenue of the district's entire hospital system, including that portion originally acquired and all past or future extensions, additions, or replacements, excluding taxes, after deducting the cost of maintaining and operating the system.  For purposes of this subsection, the cost of maintaining and operating the system:
(1)  may include only the items set forth and defined in the resolution authorizing the bond issuance; and
(2)  may not include the cost of providing medical or hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants.
(c)  A cost described by Subsection (b)(2) is a maintenance and operating expense for budget and tax purposes.
(d)  The district may issue revenue bonds without an election.
(e)  Revenue bonds may be additionally secured by:
(1)  a mortgage or deed of trust on real property;
(2)  a chattel mortgage on the district's personal property; or
(3)  both.
(f)  The board may issue bonds that are a junior lien on the district's net revenue or property and additional parity bonds under conditions specified in the bond resolution or trust indenture.
(g)  Money for the payment of not more than two years' interest on the bonds and an amount the board estimates will be required for maintenance and operating expenses during the first two years of operation may be set aside out of the proceeds from the sale of the bonds.
(h)  A revenue bond issued by the district must contain the provision:  "The holder of the bond may not demand payment of this bond or appurtenant coupons out of money raised or to be raised by taxation."
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.