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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1086.114. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1086.114.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the financial circumstances of:
(1)  the patient; or
(2)  a relative of the patient legally responsible for the patient's support.
(b)  The district without charge shall provide to a patient who resides in the district the care and treatment that the patient or a relative of the patient legally responsible for the patient's support cannot pay.
(c)  On determining that the patient or a relative legally responsible for the patient's support can pay for all or part of the care and treatment provided by the district, the district administrator shall report that determination to the board, and the board shall issue an order directing the patient or the relative to pay the district a specified amount each week.  The amount must be based on the individual's ability to pay.
(d)  The district administrator may collect money owed to the district from the patient's estate or from that of a relative legally responsible for the patient's support in the manner provided by law for collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.
(e)  If there is a dispute relating to an individual's ability to pay or if the district administrator has any doubt concerning an individual's ability to pay, the board shall:
(1)  call witnesses;
(2)  hear and resolve the question; and
(3)  issue a final order.
(f)  The final order of the board may be appealed to a district court in Crosby County.  The substantial evidence rule applies to the appeal.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1086.115. Reimbursement for Services

Sec. 1086.115.  REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES.  (a)  The board shall require a county, municipality, or public hospital located outside the district to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county, municipality, or public hospital as provided by Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code.
(b)  The board shall require the sheriff of Crosby County or the police chief of the City of Crosbyton, Ralls, or Lorenzo, as appropriate, to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a person confined in a jail facility of Crosby County or the City of Crosbyton, Ralls, or Lorenzo, as appropriate, who is not a district resident.
(c)  The board may contract with the state or federal government for that government to reimburse the district for treatment of a sick or injured person.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1086.116. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1086.116.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  The board may sue and be sued on behalf of the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1086.151. Budget

Sec. 1086.151.  BUDGET.  (a)  The district administrator shall prepare a proposed annual budget for the district.
(b)  The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a statement of:
(1)  the outstanding obligations of the district;
(2)  the amount of cash on hand to the credit of each district fund;
(3)  the amount of money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;
(4)  the amount of money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;
(5)  the amount of the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;
(6)  the estimated amount of revenue and balances available to cover the proposed budget; and
(7)  the estimated tax rate to be required.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1086.152. Notice; Hearing; Adoption of Budget

Sec. 1086.152.  NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget.
(b)  The board shall publish notice of the hearing 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 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.
(e)  The budget is effective only after adoption by the board.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
Sec. 1086.153.  AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.  After the annual budget is adopted, the budget may be amended on the board's approval.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1086.154. Restriction on Expenditures

Sec. 1086.154.  RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.  Money may be spent only for an expense included in the annual budget or an amendment to the budget.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1086.155. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1086.155.  FISCAL YEAR.  (a)  The district operates according to a fiscal year established by the board.
(b)  The fiscal year may not be changed:
(1)  during a period that revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or
(2)  more than once in a 24-month period.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1086.156. Annual Audit

Sec. 1086.156.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  The board annually shall have an audit made of the district's financial condition.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1086.157. Inspection of Annual Audit and District Records

Sec. 1086.157.  INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.  The annual audit and other district records are open to inspection during regular business hours at the district's principal office.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1086.158. Financial Report

Sec. 1086.158.  FINANCIAL REPORT.  As soon as practicable after the close of the fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board:
(1)  a sworn statement of the amount of district money; and
(2)  an account of the disbursements of that money.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1086.159. Depository

Sec. 1086.159.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select at least one bank to serve as a depository for district money.
(b)  District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1086.160(b) and money transmitted to a bank of payment as a trustee for bonds or obligations issued or assumed by the district, shall be deposited as received with the depository bank and shall remain on deposit.  This subsection does not limit the power of the board to:
(1)  place a portion of district money on time deposit; or
(2)  purchase certificates of deposit.
(c)  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1086.160. Spending and Investment Restrictions

Sec. 1086.160.  SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.  (a)  Except as provided by Sections 1086.111, 1086.201, 1086.204, and 1086.205, the district may not incur a debt payable from district revenue other than the revenue on hand or to be on hand in the current and immediately 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1086.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1086.201.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  If authorized by an election, the board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements;
(2)  equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; or
(3)  acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical service.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1086.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1086.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the bonds mature.
(b)  The tax required by this section together with any other ad valorem tax the district imposes may not in any year exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1086.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1086.203.  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 a bond election.
(c)  The order calling the election must specify:
(1)  the nature and date of the election;
(2)  the hours during which the polls will be open;
(3)  the location of the polling places;
(4)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized; and
(5)  the maximum maturity of the bonds.
(d)  Notice of a bond election shall be given as provided by Section 1251.003, Government Code.
(e)  The board shall declare the results of the election.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1086.204. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1086.204.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue revenue bonds to:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, equip, or renovate buildings or improvements for hospital purposes;
(2)  acquire sites to be used for hospital purposes; or
(3)  acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical service to assist the district in carrying out its 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 hospital system.
(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 provided 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1086.205. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1086.205.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  District refunding bonds may be issued 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1086.206. Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 1086.206.  MATURITY OF BONDS.  District bonds must mature not later than 50 years after the date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1086.207. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1086.207.  EXECUTION OF BONDS.  The board president shall execute the district's bonds in the district's name, and the board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1086.208. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1086.208.  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)  any transaction relating to the bonds; and
(3)  profits made in the sale of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1086.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1086.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The board may impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.
(b)  The tax may be used to pay:
(1)  indebtedness issued or assumed by the district; and
(2)  district maintenance and operating expenses.
(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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1086.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1086.252.  TAX RATE.  (a)  The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.
(b)  The tax rate for all purposes may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
(c)  In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider the income of the district from sources other than taxation.
(d)  An appointed director may not vote on the adoption of the tax rate to be set by the board.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1086 - Crosby County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1086.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1086.253.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The board may provide for the appointment of a tax assessor-collector for the district or may contract for the assessment and collection of taxes as provided by the Tax Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1087.001. Definitions

Sec. 1087.001.  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 Rankin County Hospital District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1087.002. Authority for Creation

Sec. 1087.002.  AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.  The Rankin County Hospital District is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and has the rights, powers, and duties prescribed by this chapter.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1087.003. Political Subdivision

Sec. 1087.003.  POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.  The district is a political subdivision of this state.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1087.004. District Territory

Sec. 1087.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of the Rankin Independent School District, as those boundaries existed on January 1, 1967.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1087.005. Consolidation of District and Mccamey County Hospital District

Sec. 1087.005.  CONSOLIDATION OF DISTRICT AND MCCAMEY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT.  (a)  The McCamey County Hospital District may be consolidated into the Rankin County Hospital District as provided by this section.
(b)  On the request of 25 percent or more of the taxpaying voters of each hospital district, the Upton County Commissioners Court shall submit the consolidation proposal for vote.
(c)  Consolidation of the district and the McCamey County Hospital District must be separately approved by a two-thirds majority of the voters voting in each hospital district at an election ordered and held for that purpose.
(d)  At the consolidation election, five directors shall be elected to serve the consolidated district.
(e)  Not more than one consolidation election may be held after each general election.
(f)  Refunding bonds may be issued by the consolidated district to refund any outstanding bonds, including bonds issued by the district on consolidation, original bonds, and refunding bonds.  Additional funding may be provided as authorized by this chapter.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1087.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1087.051.  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.
(c)  An election shall be held annually on the May uniform election date or another date authorized by law.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1087.052. Notice of Election

Sec. 1087.052.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  Notice of a directors' election shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Upton County in accordance with Section 4.003, Election Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1087.053. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1087.053.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A person may not be elected or appointed a director unless the person is:
(1)  a resident of the district; and
(2)  at least 18 years of age.
(b)  A district employee may not serve as director.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1087.054. Bond; Record of Bond

Sec. 1087.054.  BOND; RECORD OF BOND.  (a)  Before assuming the duties of office, each director must execute a bond for $1,000 that is:
(1)  payable to the district; and
(2)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The district shall pay for a director's bond.
(c)  Each director's bond shall be deposited with a depository bank of the district for safekeeping.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1087.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1087.055.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director.
(b)  A director appointed under this section serves until the next election for directors.  A director elected under this subsection serves only for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1087.056. Officers

Sec. 1087.056.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect from among its members a president and a vice president.
(b)  The board shall appoint a secretary, who need not be a director.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1087.057. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1087.057.  VOTING REQUIREMENT.  A concurrence of three directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1087.058. District Administrator

Sec. 1087.058.  DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The board may appoint a qualified person as district administrator.
(b)  The district administrator serves at the will of the board and receives the compensation determined by the board.
(c)  The board may remove the district administrator at any time.
(d)  Before assuming the duties of district administrator, the administrator must execute a bond payable to the district in an amount of not less than $10,000 that:
(1)  is conditioned on the administrator performing well and faithfully the administrator's required duties; and
(2)  contains any other condition the board may require.
(e)  The board may pay for the bond with district money.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1087.059. General Duties of District Administrator

Sec. 1087.059.  GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  Subject to any limitation prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall:
(1)  perform the duties required by the board;
(2)  supervise the work and activities of the district; and
(3)  direct the affairs of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1087.060. Assistant to District Administrator

Sec. 1087.060.  ASSISTANT TO DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The board may designate an assistant to the district administrator to discharge a duty or function of the administrator in the event of the administrator's incapacity, absence, or inability to discharge the duty or function.
(b)  The assistant shall post the bond required by board order.
(c)  The assistant is subject to any limitation prescribed by board order.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1087.061. Legal Counsel

Sec. 1087.061.  LEGAL COUNSEL.  The board may employ legal counsel to represent the district in all legal matters.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1087.062. Retirement Program

Sec. 1087.062.  RETIREMENT PROGRAM.  (a)  With the approval of the Upton County Commissioners Court, the board may contract with this state and the federal government as necessary to establish or continue a retirement program for the benefit of district employees.
(b)  The board may establish other retirement programs for the benefit of district employees as the board considers necessary and advisable.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1087.063. Maintenance of Records; Public Inspection

Sec. 1087.063.  MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.  Except as provided by Section 1087.054, 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1087.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1087.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy and indigent residents.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1087.102. Restriction on County or Municipality Taxation

Sec. 1087.102.  RESTRICTION ON COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TAXATION.  A county or a municipality in the district may not impose any tax for hospital purposes.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1087.103. Purchasing and Accounting

Sec. 1087.103.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING.  The board may prescribe:
(1)  the method of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and
(2)  accounting and control procedures for the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1087.104. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1087.104.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property, real, personal, or mixed, located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a right, power, privilege, or function conferred on the district by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.
(c)  In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:
(1)  pay in advance or provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or
(2)  provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or petition for review.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1087.105. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1087.105.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, and provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1087.106. Construction Contracts

Sec. 1087.106.  CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.  (a)  The board may enter into purchase or construction contracts for the district.
(b)  The board may enter into a construction contract that involves the expenditure of more than the amount provided by Section 271.024, Local Government Code, only after advertising as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1087.107. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Care and Treatment

Sec. 1087.107.  CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT.  The board, with the approval of the Upton County Commissioners Court, may contract with:
(1)  a county, other than Upton County, for the care and treatment of a person of that county; and
(2)  this state or a federal agency for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person for whom the state or agency is responsible.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1087.108. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1087.108.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When a patient from the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator shall have an inquiry made into the circumstances of:
(1)  the patient; and
(2)  the patient's relatives legally liable for the patient's support.
(b)  If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives cannot pay all or part of the patient's care and treatment in the hospital, the amount that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.
(c)  If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives are liable to pay for all or part of the patient's care and treatment, the patient or those relatives shall be ordered to pay to the district's treasurer a specified amount each week for the patient's support.  The amount ordered must be proportionate to the financial ability and may not exceed the actual per capita cost of maintenance.
(d)  The district administrator may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from those relatives legally liable for the patient's support, in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.
(e)  If there is a dispute, or doubt in the district administrator's mind, as to the ability to pay, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:
(1)  resolve the dispute or doubt; and
(2)  issue any appropriate order.
(f)  Either party to the dispute may appeal the order to the district court.  The appeal is de novo as that term is used in an appeal from a justice court to a county court.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1087.109. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1087.109.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1087.151. Budget

Sec. 1087.151.  BUDGET.  The board annually shall have a budget 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1087.152. Proposed Budget: Notice and Hearing

Sec. 1087.152.  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 Upton 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1087.153. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1087.153.  FISCAL YEAR.  The district's fiscal year begins on October 1 and ends on September 30.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1087.154. Annual Audit

Sec. 1087.154.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  (a)  The board annually shall have an independent audit made of the district's books and records for the preceding fiscal year.
(b)  Not later than December 31 of each year, the audit shall be filed:
(1)  with the county clerk of Upton County; and
(2)  at the district's office.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1087.155. Financial Report

Sec. 1087.155.  FINANCIAL REPORT.  (a)  The board and the district administrator shall annually prepare a report under oath that includes:
(1)  a complete statement of:
(A)  all money and choses in action; and
(B)  how the money and choses in action were disbursed or otherwise disposed;
(2)  the details of district operation during the preceding fiscal year; and
(3)  a full and complete list of all delinquent accounts owing and due the district, including names and addresses of delinquent debtors.
(b)  The report shall be filed in:
(1)  the district office; and
(2)  the office of the county clerk of Upton County.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1087.156. Depository

Sec. 1087.156.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select one or more banks to serve as a depository for district money.
(b)  To the extent that money in a depository bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.
(c)  Membership on the district's board of an officer or director of a bank does not disqualify the bank from being designated as depository.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1087.157. Investment Restrictions

Sec. 1087.157.  INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.  The board may invest  operating, depreciation, or building reserves only in funds or securities specified by Chapter  2256, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1087.158. Authority to Borrow Money; Security

Sec. 1087.158.  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)  tax revenue to be collected 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1087.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1087.201.  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 and improvements; and
(2)  equipping buildings and improvements for hospital purposes.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1087.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1087.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund 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 imposed for the district may not in any year exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1087.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1087.203.  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 call the election on the board's 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;
(5)  the maximum interest rate of the bonds; and
(6)  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 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1087.204. Maturity of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1087.204.  MATURITY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  District general obligation bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1087.205. Execution of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1087.205.  EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  The board's presiding officer shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name, and the board secretary shall countersign the bonds.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1087.206. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1087.206.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a) The board may issue revenue bonds to:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements;
(2)  equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; or
(3)  acquire real property 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 hospital system.
(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 provided 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.