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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1018.119. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 1018.119.  NONPROFIT CORPORATION.  (a)  The district may create, sponsor, and have a membership interest in 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 created may use money, other than money the corporation pays to 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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1018.120. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1018.120.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  The district, through the board, may sue and be sued.
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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1018.151. Budget

Sec. 1018.151.  BUDGET.  (a)  The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board.
(b)  The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement of:
(1)  the outstanding obligations of the district;
(2)  the cash on hand 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; and
(7)  the estimated tax rate required.
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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1018.152. Notice; Hearing; Adoption of Budget

Sec. 1018.152.  NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget.
(b)  Notice of the hearing must be published one time in a newspaper with general circulation in the district at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.
(c)  Any district resident is entitled to be present and participate at the hearing.
(d)  At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall adopt a budget by acting on the budget proposed by the district administrator.  The board may make 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. 1018.153.  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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1018.154. Restriction on Expenditures

Sec. 1018.154.  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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1018.155. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1018.155.  FISCAL YEAR.  (a)  The district operates on a fiscal year established by the board.
(b)  The fiscal year may not be changed  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.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 692 (H.B. 2688), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1018.156. Annual Audit

Sec. 1018.156.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  The board annually shall have an 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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1018.157. Inspection of Annual Audit and District Records

Sec. 1018.157.  INSPECTION OF ANNUAL 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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1018.158. Financial Report

Sec. 1018.158.  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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1018.159. Depository

Sec. 1018.159.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select one or more banks inside or outside the district to serve as a depository for district money.
(b)  District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1018.160(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 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.
(d)  The district may not deposit money with a bank in an amount that exceeds the maximum amount secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation unless the bank first executes a bond or other security in an amount sufficient to secure from loss the district money that exceeds the amount secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Added by Acts 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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1018.160. Spending and Investment Restrictions

Sec. 1018.160.  SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by Sections 1018.107(c) and 1018.161 and 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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1018.161. General Authority to Borrow Money; Security

Sec. 1018.161.  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 during the 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)  district bonds that have 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (S.B. 310), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1018.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1018.201.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  The board may issue and sell general obligations 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 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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1018.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1018.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1018.201, 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 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all 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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1018.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1018.203.  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.
(b)  The board, in ordering the election, shall provide for clerks as in county elections and 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; and
(5)  the maximum maturity of the bonds.
(c)  Notice of a bond election shall be given as provided by Section 1251.003, Government Code.
(d)  Chapter 41, Election Code, does not apply to an election held under this section.
(e)  The board shall declare the results 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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1018.204. Maturity of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1018.204.  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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1018.205. Execution of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1018.205.  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 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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1018.206. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1018.206.  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, 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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1018.207. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1018.207.  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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1018.208. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1018.208.  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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1018.209. Additional Means of Securing Repayment of Bonds

Sec. 1018.209.  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 1018.202 and revenue and other sources authorized by Section 1018.206.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (S.B. 310), Sec. 4, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1018.210. Use of Bond Proceeds

Sec. 1018.210.  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 bond issuance;
(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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (S.B. 310), Sec. 4, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1018.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1018.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The board may impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.
(b)  The board may impose the tax to pay:
(1)  indebtedness issued or assumed by the district; and
(2)  the construction, maintenance, equipment, and operating expenses of the district.
(c)  The district may not impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on revenue bonds issued under this chapter.
Added by Acts 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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1018.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1018.252.  TAX RATE.  (a)  The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all 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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1018.253. Assessment and Collection by County Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1018.253.  ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  This section applies unless the board elects to have taxes assessed and collected under Section 1018.254.
(b)  The tax assessors-collectors of Dallam and Hartley Counties shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district in their respective counties.
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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1018.254. Assessment and Collection by District Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1018.254.  ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY DISTRICT ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  The board, by majority vote, 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 by December 1 and governs the manner in which taxes are assessed and collected, until changed by a similar resolution.
(b)  The district tax assessor-collector must reside in the district.
(c)  The board shall set for the district tax assessor-collector:
(1)  the term of employment; and
(2)  compensation.
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 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1018.301. Dissolution; Election

Sec. 1018.301.  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(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (S.B. 310), Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1018.302. Notice of Election

Sec. 1018.302.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (S.B. 310), Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1018.303. Ballot

Sec. 1018.303.  BALLOT.  The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The dissolution of the Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District."
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (S.B. 310), Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1018.304. Election Results

Sec. 1018.304.  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 on the question of dissolution.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (S.B. 310), Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1018.305. Transfer of Administration of Assets

Sec. 1018.305.  TRANSFER OF 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 Dallam County or Hartley County or another governmental entity in Dallam County or Hartley 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (S.B. 310), Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1018.306. Imposition of Tax and Return of Surplus Taxes

Sec. 1018.306.  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 appropriate county tax assessor-collector.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (S.B. 310), Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1018.307. Report; Dissolution Order

Sec. 1018.307.  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 Courts of Dallam and Hartley Counties summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.
(b)  Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners Court of Dallam County receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order approving dissolution of the district and releasing the board from any further duty or obligation as to Dallam County.
(c)  Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners Court of Hartley County receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order approving dissolution of the district and releasing the board from any further duty or obligation as to Hartley County.
(d)  Dissolution under this section is complete on entry of the later of the two orders described by Subsections (b) and (c).
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (S.B. 310), Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1019.001. Definitions

Sec. 1019.001.  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 Darrouzett 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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1019.002. Authority for Operation

Sec. 1019.002.  AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.  The district operates in accordance with 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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1019.003. Political Subdivision

Sec. 1019.003.  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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1019.004. District Territory

Sec. 1019.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of:
(1)  the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 539, Acts of the 63rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1973; and
(2)  all territory in the Darrouzett Independent School District as that territory existed on June 14, 1973, except the territory in the Booker Hospital District on that date.
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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1019.005. Correction of Invalid Procedures

Sec. 1019.005.  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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1019.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1019.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The board consists of six directors elected from the district at large.
(b)  Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code:
(1)  directors serve staggered two-year terms; and
(2)  an election shall be held on the uniform election date in May of each year 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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1019.052. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1019.052.  BOARD VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1019.053. Officers

Sec. 1019.053.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect a president, vice president, and secretary-treasurer from among its members.
(b)  Each officer of the board serves until the next directors' 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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1019.054. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1019.054.  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 entire 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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1019.055. Employees

Sec. 1019.055.  EMPLOYEES.  The board may employ a general manager, attorneys, financial advisors, bookkeepers, and architects as the board considers necessary.
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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1019.056. Maintenance of Records; Public Inspection

Sec. 1019.056.  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 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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1019.057. Seal

Sec. 1019.057.  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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1019.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1019.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for:
(1)  operating all hospital facilities; and
(2)  providing hospital 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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1019.102. Restriction on Taxation and Debt by Other Entity

Sec. 1019.102.  RESTRICTION ON TAXATION AND DEBT BY OTHER ENTITY.  (a)  A political subdivision within the district, other than the district, may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care for district inhabitants.
(b)  A governmental or other entity inside or outside the district may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations on property in the district for hospital purposes or to provide medical care for 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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1019.103. Management and Control

Sec. 1019.103.  MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL.  The board has full management and control of all district business, including the power to:
(1)  negotiate and contract with any person;
(2)  purchase or lease land;
(3)  construct and equip a hospital system; and
(4)  operate and maintain the hospital.
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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1019.104. Hospital System

Sec. 1019.104.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital system to provide medical and hospital care to the district's residents.
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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1019.105. Rules

Sec. 1019.105.  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 resident 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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1019.106. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1019.106.  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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1019.107. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1019.107.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property, real, personal, or mixed, located in district territory, if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a right, power, privilege, or function conferred on the district by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.
(c)  In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:
(1)  pay in advance or provide a bond 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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1019.108. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1019.108.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board 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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1019.109. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1019.109.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When a patient from Lipscomb County 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 an agent designated by the district 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 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 designated district 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)  Either party to the dispute may appeal the district's determination 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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1019.110. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1019.110.  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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1019.151. Budget

Sec. 1019.151.  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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1019.152. Proposed Budget: Notice and Hearing

Sec. 1019.152.  PROPOSED BUDGET: NOTICE AND HEARING.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget.
(b)  Notice of the hearing must be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.
(c)  Any district resident is entitled to:
(1)  appear at the 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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1019.153. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1019.153.  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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1019.154. Annual Audit

Sec. 1019.154.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  (a)  The board annually shall have an independent audit made of the district's books and records for the fiscal year.
(b)  Not later than December 31 each year, the audit shall be filed:
(1)  with the comptroller; and
(2)  at the district 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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1019.155. Depository or Treasurer

Sec. 1019.155.  DEPOSITORY OR TREASURER.  (a)  The board by resolution shall designate a bank or banks in the district as the district's depository or treasurer.  A designated bank serves for two years and until a successor is designated.
(b)  All income received by the district shall be deposited with the district depository.
(c)  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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1019.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1019.201.  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 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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1019.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1019.202.  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 by the district under Section 1019.201 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 all 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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1019.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1019.203.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  The board may order the election on its own motion.
(c)  The order calling the election must specify:
(1)  the location of the polling places;
(2)  the presiding election officers;
(3)  the purpose of the bond issuance;
(4)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized; and
(5)  the maximum interest rate provided by law.
(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 the district once each week for two consecutive weeks before the date of the election.  The first publication must occur at least 20 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 1019 - Darrouzett Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1019.204. Maturity of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1019.204.  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.