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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1046 - Jackson County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1046.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1046.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1046.201, 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 1046 - Jackson County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1046.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1046.203.  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 a bond election, shall provide for clerks as in county elections and must specify:
(1)  the date of the election;
(2)  the location of the polling places;
(3)  the presiding and alternate election judges for each polling place;
(4)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized; 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)  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 1046 - Jackson County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1046.204. Maturity of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1046.204.  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 1046 - Jackson County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1046.205. Execution of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1046.205.  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 1046 - Jackson County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1046.206. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1046.206.  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 1046 - Jackson County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1046.207. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1046.207.  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 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 1046 - Jackson County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1046.208. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1046.208.  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 1046 - Jackson County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1046.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1046.251.  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 maintenance and operating expenses of the district, including improvements to district facilities.
(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 1046 - Jackson County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1046.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1046.252.  TAX RATE.  (a)  The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.
(b)  In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider the income of the district from sources other than taxation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1046 - Jackson County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1046.253. Assessment and Collection by County Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1046.253.  ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  This section applies unless the board elects to have taxes assessed and collected under Section 1046.254.
(b)  The tax assessor-collector of Jackson County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1046 - Jackson County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1046.254. Assessment and Collection by District Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1046.254.  ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  The board may elect to have district taxes assessed and collected by a tax assessor-collector appointed by the board. An election under this subsection must be made 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:
(1)  reside in the district; and
(2)  own real property subject to district taxation.
(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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1047.001. Definitions

Sec. 1047.001.  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 Jasper 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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1047.002. Authority for Creation; Judicial Notice

Sec. 1047.002.  AUTHORITY FOR CREATION; JUDICIAL NOTICE.  (a)  The district is created under Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and this chapter.
(b)  A court shall take judicial notice of the district's establishment.
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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1047.003. Nature of District

Sec. 1047.003.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a governmental agency.
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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1047.004. District Territory

Sec. 1047.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of County Commissioners Precincts 1 and 2 of Jasper County, as those boundaries existed on April 12, 1963.
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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1047.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1047.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The board consists of nine directors elected from the district at large.
(b)  Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code, directors serve two-year terms, with:
(1)  four directors elected in even-numbered years; and
(2)  five directors elected in odd-numbered years.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1047.052. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1047.052.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person:
(1)  is a district resident;
(2)  owns land in the district subject to taxation; and
(3)  is at least 18 years of age at the time 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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1047.053. Oath; Bond; Record of Bond and Oath

Sec. 1047.053.  OATH; BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH.  (a)  Before undertaking any official duties, each director must take an oath to faithfully discharge the duties of office without favor or partiality.
(b)  Each director shall give a good and sufficient bond for $1,000 that is:
(1)  payable to the district; and
(2)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(c)  Each director's oath shall be filed with the district secretary.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1047.054. Board Vacancy; Special Election

Sec. 1047.054.  BOARD VACANCY; SPECIAL ELECTION.  (a)  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
(b)  If the number of directors is reduced to fewer than six, the remaining directors shall call a special election to fill the vacancies.  If the directors do not call the election within 15 days after the vacancies occur, the county judge of Jasper County, on petition of a county voter or creditor, shall:
(1)  order a special election;
(2)  set the election date;
(3)  order a county sheriff to publish notice of the election; and
(4)  name the officers to hold the election.
(c)  For an election ordered by the county judge:
(1)  the election returns shall be made to and filed with the county clerk's office; and
(2)  the county clerk shall declare the results.
(d)  Officers elected under this section shall furnish bond and qualify in the same manner as a director elected in a general election 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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1047.055. Officers

Sec. 1047.055.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect from among its members a president and a secretary.
(b)  Each officer of the board serves until the next directors' election.
(c)  The board shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the unexpired term by appointment.
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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1047.056. Removal From Office

Sec. 1047.056.  REMOVAL FROM OFFICE.  A director may be removed from office in the same manner and for the same causes as county officers under state law.
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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1047.057. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1047.057.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A director serves without compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of the director's duties 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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1047.058. Meetings

Sec. 1047.058.  MEETINGS.  (a)  The board shall:
(1)  meet at least once a month; and
(2)  hold special meetings as the board considers necessary.
(b)  A taxpayer, resident, or interested party:
(1)  may attend a board meeting but may not participate in a meeting without the consent of the board; and
(2)  may present any matter to the board in an orderly manner.
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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1047.059. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1047.059.  VOTING REQUIREMENT.  A concurrence of five  directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1047.060. Maintenance of Records

Sec. 1047.060.  MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS.  (a)  The board shall:
(1)  keep an account of all board meetings and proceedings; and
(2)  maintain in a safe place all district records and accounts, including all contracts, notices, duplicate vouchers, and duplicate receipts.
(b)  The information described by Subsection (a) shall be delivered to the board's successors in 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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1047.061. Employees

Sec. 1047.061.  EMPLOYEES.  The board:
(1)  may employ a general manager or administrator, an attorney, a bookkeeper, and an architect; and
(2)  shall employ all other employees necessary for the proper handling and operation of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1047.101. General Powers

Sec. 1047.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  (a)  The board has full management and control of all district business.  The board may negotiate and contract with any person to purchase or lease land, to construct and equip a hospital system, and to operate and maintain the hospital.
(b)  The district has the powers of government and the authority to exercise the rights, privileges, and functions concerning the purposes for which the district was created that are conferred by this chapter and any other law in this state from which the district is entitled to benefit.
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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1047.102. Hospital System

Sec. 1047.102.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  The district may contract for the purchase of land, for the hospital system, and for the construction of 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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1047.103. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1047.103.  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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1047.104. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1047.104.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust 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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1047.105. Contract in Name of District

Sec. 1047.105.  CONTRACT IN NAME OF DISTRICT.  The district shall contract in the name 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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1047.106. Construction Contracts

Sec. 1047.106.  CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.  (a)  A contract for making and constructing improvements authorized by this chapter and any necessary related work for which the cost exceeds $10,000 shall be awarded:
(1)  to the lowest responsible bidder who furnishes satisfactory evidence that the bidder possesses the equipment and facilities essential to properly perform the contract; and
(2)  after giving notice by:
(A)  advertising once a week for four weeks in one or more newspapers of general circulation in this state; and
(B)  posting a notice for at least 10 days at the courthouse door.
(b)  The contract must be in writing and be signed by the contractors and the directors.  A copy of the signed contract shall be filed with the depository and is subject to inspection by all interested parties.
(c)  The contract shall be fulfilled in accordance with the specifications and under the supervision of the board and district agents.
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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1047.107. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1047.107.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  The district, through the board, may sue and be sued in the district's 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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1047.151. Book of Accounts; Annual Audit

Sec. 1047.151.  BOOK OF ACCOUNTS; ANNUAL AUDIT.  (a)  The board shall have kept a complete book of accounts for the district.
(b)  On June 1 of each year, the board shall select a competent auditor to examine the accounts, books, and reports of the depository, the tax assessor-collector, and the board.
(c)  The auditor shall make a full report and file a copy of the report with the depository, the county clerk, and the board.
(d)  The report must state the purposes for which money from each fund was spent.
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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1047.152. Depository

Sec. 1047.152.  DEPOSITORY.  The board shall select a depository for the district in the manner provided by law for the selection of a county depository.  The depository serves for two years until a successor is selected and qualified.
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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1047.153. Purchasing Authority

Sec. 1047.153.  PURCHASING AUTHORITY.  The board may purchase all necessary supplies, materials, and office equipment to meet the needs 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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1047.154. Payment Vouchers

Sec. 1047.154.  PAYMENT VOUCHERS.  A voucher for the payment of district money shall be signed by at least two 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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1047.201. Bonds

Sec. 1047.201.  BONDS.  The district may issue bonds to:
(1)  purchase a site for, construct, and initially equip a hospital system; and
(2)  purchase, lease, acquire, equip, maintain, and operate a hospital system.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1047.202. Cancellation of Bond

Sec. 1047.202.  CANCELLATION OF BOND.  (a)  On the payment of interest or for the redemption of district bonds, the depository shall receive and cancel any interest coupon paid or bond discharged.
(b)  When the interest coupon or bond is delivered to the board:
(1)  the account of the depository shall be credited with the amount of the coupon or bond; and
(2)  the coupon or bond shall be canceled and destroyed.
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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1047.203. Record of Bond Issuance

Sec. 1047.203.  RECORD OF BOND ISSUANCE.  (a)  When bonds are issued, the board shall procure and deliver to the county treasurer a well-bound book containing a list of the following information for all bonds:
(1)  manner of payment;
(2)  amount of the bonds;
(3)  rate of interest;
(4)  date of issuance;
(5)  due date;
(6)  location where payable;
(7)  amount received for the bonds; and
(8)  the tax imposed to pay the interest on and redeem the bonds.
(b)  The book described by Subsection (a) shall be open to inspection at all times to taxpayers or bondholders.
(c)  On payment of a bond, the county treasurer shall:
(1)  enter the payment in the book described by Subsection (a); and
(2)  receive for services the same fees allowed by law for recording the payment as a county clerk recording deeds.
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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1047.204. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1047.204.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding bonds issued by the district with the consent of the holders of the bonds to be refunded.
(b)  Before issuing refunding bonds, any sum to the credit of any sinking fund account on hand shall be:
(1)  deducted in determining the amount of refunding bonds to be issued; and
(2)  applied to the payment of the outstanding 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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1047.205. Registration of Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1047.205.  REGISTRATION OF REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  After registration of refunding bonds, the comptroller shall:
(1)  cancel the bonds to be refunded and the interest coupons for those bonds; and
(2)  deliver the refunding bonds to the proper party.
(b)  Bonds to be refunded may be presented for cancellation in installments with a corresponding amount of refunding bonds registered and delivered as provided by this section.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1047.206. Tax to Pay Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1047.206.  TAX TO PAY REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  Before refunding bonds authorized by Section 1047.204 are delivered, the board shall impose a sufficient tax to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
(b)  The refunding of any bonds does not affect any taxes already due.
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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1047.207. Bond Proceeds

Sec. 1047.207.  BOND PROCEEDS.  The directors shall promptly pay over the proceeds from the sale of district bonds to the depository to the credit 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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1047.208. Bond Election Expenses

Sec. 1047.208.  BOND ELECTION EXPENSES.  All expenses incident to holding a bond election shall be paid out of any district funds except the interest and sinking funds for 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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1047.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1047.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The district may impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.
(b)  The tax may be used to:
(1)  pay the principal of and interest on bonds authorized by Section 1047.201; and
(2)  maintain and operate a hospital or hospital system.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1047.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1047.252.  TAX RATE.  The district may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1047.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1047.253.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The tax assessor-collector of Jasper County shall assess and collect taxes 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 1047 - Jasper Hospital District › Subchapter G. Merger › Section 1047.301. Merger

Sec. 1047.301.  MERGER.  (a)  If a countywide hospital district is created for Jasper County or if a district is created for the territory in Jasper County that is not included in the Jasper Hospital District, the board may choose to merge with the newly created hospital district if:
(1)  the newly created hospital district assumes all outstanding indebtedness of the Jasper Hospital District; and
(2)  the merger of districts is approved by the majority of the voters voting at an election held by the district.
(b)  Notice of an election under this section must be given in the same manner as provided for an election to elect 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 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1048.001. Definitions

Sec. 1048.001.  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 Karnes County Hospital District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1048.002. Authority for Creation

Sec. 1048.002.  AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.  The district is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1048.003. Essential Public Function

Sec. 1048.003.  ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.  The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of 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 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1048.004. District Territory

Sec. 1048.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Karnes County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1048.005. Correction of Invalid Procedures

Sec. 1048.005.  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 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1048.006. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1048.006.  DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.  The support and maintenance of the district may not become a charge against or obligation of this state.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1048.007. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1048.007.  RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.  The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1048.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1048.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The board is governed by seven directors elected at large by place.
(b)  Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code:
(1)  directors serve two-year terms;
(2)  an election shall be held each year on the May uniform election date under Section 41.001, Election Code; and
(3)  the terms of the directors elected to places one through four expire in odd-numbered years and the terms of the directors elected to places five through seven expire in even-numbered years.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1048.052. Notice of Election

Sec. 1048.052.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  Notice of an election of directors shall be published in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation in the district in accordance with Section 4.003, Election Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1048.053. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1048.053.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is:
(1)  a qualified voter; and
(2)  a resident of the place for which the person is a candidate.
(b)  To be eligible to hold office on the board, a person must be a resident of the place for which the person is elected, as designated by the following political subdivisions:
(1)  for place one, Falls City Common School District;
(2)  for place two, Runge Independent School District and Nordheim Independent School District;
(3)  for places three and four, Karnes City Independent School District and Nixon Independent School District; and
(4)  for places five, six, and seven, Kenedy Independent School District, Pawnee Independent School District, and Pettus Independent School District.
(c)  A person is not eligible to serve as a director if the person is:
(1)  the district administrator;
(2)  a district employee; or
(3)  a hospital medical staff member.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1048.054. Bond

Sec. 1048.054.  BOND.  (a)  Each director shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $5,000 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.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1048.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1048.055.  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 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1048.056. Officers

Sec. 1048.056.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect:
(1)  a president and a vice president from among its members; and
(2)  a secretary, who need not be a director.
(b)  Each officer of the board serves for a term of one year.
(c)  The board shall fill a vacancy in a board office 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 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1048.057. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1048.057.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A director or officer serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.  The expenses must be:
(1)  reported in the district's records; and
(2)  approved by the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1048.058. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1048.058.  VOTING REQUIREMENT.  A concurrence of four  directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1048.059. District Administrator

Sec. 1048.059.  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 is entitled to the compensation determined by the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1048.060. General Duties of District Administrator

Sec. 1048.060.  GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall:
(1)  supervise the work and activities of the district; and
(2)  direct the affairs of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1048.061. Employees; Appointment and Dismissal of Staff

Sec. 1048.061.  EMPLOYEES; APPOINTMENT AND DISMISSAL OF STAFF.  (a)  The board may appoint to or dismiss from the staff the physicians, dentists, and podiatrists the board determines necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments as necessary.
(b)  The district may employ the fiscal agents, accountants, architects, and attorneys the board considers proper.
(c)  The board may delegate to the district administrator the authority to employ district employees, including technicians and nurses.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1048.062. Seniority; Retirement Benefits

Sec. 1048.062.  SENIORITY; RETIREMENT BENEFITS.  The board may:
(1)  adopt rules related to the seniority of district employees, including rules for a retirement plan based on seniority; and
(2)  give effect to previous years of service for district employees continuously employed in the operation or management of hospital facilities acquired or constructed by the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1048.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1048.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  (a)  The district has full responsibility for providing hospital care for the district's indigent residents.
(b)  The district shall provide all necessary hospital and medical care for the district's needy inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1048.102. Restriction on Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt

Sec. 1048.102.  RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT.  A political subdivision of this state, other than the district, may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide hospital service or medical care in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1048.103. Management, Control, and Administration

Sec. 1048.103.  MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.  The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the district's money and resources.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1048.104. Hospital System

Sec. 1048.104.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  (a)  The district has the responsibility to establish a hospital or hospital system within its boundaries to provide hospital and medical care to the district's residents.
(b)  The hospital system may include:
(1)  a hospital, clinic, health facility, extended care facility, outpatient facility, rehabilitation or recreation facility, pharmacy, medical laboratory, dental laboratory, physicians' office building, laundry facility, administrative facility, or other building related to a health facility or system;
(2)  a single or multiunit housing facility for medical staff, nurses, interns, other employees of a health facility or system, patients of a health facility, or relatives of patients admitted for treatment or care in a health facility;
(3)  a support facility related to a hospital project, including an office building, a parking lot or other parking structure, or a maintenance, safety, or utility facility, and any equipment related to the support facility; and
(4)  any other facilities the board determines necessary for hospital or medical care.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1048.105. Rules

Sec. 1048.105.  RULES.  The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the hospital, the hospital system, and the district's staff and employees.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1048 - Karnes County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1048.106. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1048.106.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  The board may prescribe:
(1)  the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and
(2)  all accounting and control procedures.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.