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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1118 - Maverick County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1118.151. Budget

Sec. 1118.151.  BUDGET.  The district administrator shall prepare a proposed budget that includes:
(1)  proposed expenditures and disbursements;
(2)  estimated receipts and collections for the next fiscal year; and
(3)  the amount of taxes required to be imposed to meet the proposed budget.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.151 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(53), eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1118 - Maverick County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1118.152. Adoption of Proposed Budget: Notice and Hearing

Sec. 1118.152.  ADOPTION OF 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 the district not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.
(c)  Any district resident is entitled to:
(1)  appear at the hearing; and
(2)  be heard regarding any item in the proposed budget.
(d)  At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall adopt a budget for the district that includes any changes to the proposed budget that the board determines are in the best interest of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.152 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(53), eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1118 - Maverick County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1118.153. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1118.153.  FISCAL YEAR.  The district's fiscal year is from September 1 through August 31.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.153 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(53), eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1118 - Maverick County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1118.154. Annual Audit

Sec. 1118.154.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  (a)  The board annually shall require an independent audit of the district's books and records.
(b)  On or before March 1 of each year, the board shall:
(1)  file a copy of the audit with the district; and
(2)  provide a copy of the audit at each public library located in the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.154 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(53), eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 103 (H.B. 2410), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1118 - Maverick County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1118.155. Depository

Sec. 1118.155.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board by resolution shall designate a bank in Maverick County as the district's depository.  A designated bank serves for two years and until a successor is designated.
(b)  All district money shall be deposited in the depository and secured in the manner provided for securing county funds.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.155 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(53), eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1118 - Maverick County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1118.156. Authority to Borrow Money; Security

Sec. 1118.156.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY.  (a)  The board may borrow money at a rate of not more than 10 percent a year on district notes to pay the obligations if the board declares that money is not available to meet authorized district obligations, which creates an emergency.
(b)  To secure a loan, the board may pledge:
(1)  district revenue that is not pledged to pay the district's bonded indebtedness;
(2)  a district tax to be imposed by the district in the next 12-month period 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.
(d)  Money obtained from a loan under this section may be spent only for:
(1)  a purpose for which the board declared an emergency; and
(2)  if district taxes or bonds are pledged to pay the loan, the purposes for which the taxes were imposed or the bonds were authorized.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.156 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(53), eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1118 - Maverick County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1118.201. Bonds

Sec. 1118.201.  BONDS.  The district may issue bonds to:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements; and
(2)  equip buildings for hospital purposes.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.201 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(53), eff. September 2, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1118 - Maverick County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1118.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1118.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  The board may issue general obligation bonds only if the board imposes 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.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.202 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(53), eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1118 - Maverick County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1118.203. Bond Election

Sec. 1118.203.  BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The board may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of district voters voting in an election held for that purpose.
(b)  The board may order a bond election at any time.
(c)  The order calling an election must include:
(1)  the time of the election;
(2)  the location of the polling places;
(3)  the form of the ballot;
(4)  the presiding judge for each polling place;
(5)  the purpose of the bond issuance;
(6)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized;
(7)  the maximum interest rate of the bonds; and
(8)  the maximum maturity of the bonds.
(d)  A substantial copy of the election order shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks before the date of the election.  The first notice must be published at least 14 days before the date of the election.
(e)  A copy of the election results must be filed with the county clerk and become a public record.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.203 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(53), eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1118 - Maverick County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1118.204. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1118.204.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue revenue bonds to:
(1)  acquire, construct, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; or
(2)  acquire real property for district 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 must be issued in the manner provided by Sections 264.042, 264.043, 264.044, 264.045, 264.046, 264.047, 264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.204 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(53), eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1118 - Maverick County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1118.205. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1118.205.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The board may 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.205 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(53), eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1118 - Maverick County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1118.206. Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 1118.206.  MATURITY OF BONDS.  District bonds must mature not later than 50 years after the date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.206 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(53), eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1118 - Maverick County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1118.207. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1118.207.  EXECUTION OF BONDS.  (a)  The board chairman shall execute the district's bonds in the district's name.
(b)  The board secretary shall countersign the bonds.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.207 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(53), eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 27 (S.B. 881), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1118 - Maverick County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1118.208. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1118.208.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.208 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(53), eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1118 - Maverick County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1118.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1118.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.
(b)  The tax may be used only to:
(1)  pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds issued under this chapter;
(2)  provide for the operation and maintenance of the district and hospital system;
(3)  make improvements and additions to the hospital system;
(4)  acquire sites for additions to the hospital system; and
(5)  pay the indebtedness issued or assumed by the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.251 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(53), eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1118 - Maverick County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1118.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1118.252.  TAX RATE.  The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 50 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.252 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(53), eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1118 - Maverick County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1118.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1118.253.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The tax assessor-collector for Maverick County shall collect taxes for the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Section 1072.253 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(53), eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1119 - Scurry County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1119.001. Definitions

Sec. 1119.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "District" means the Scurry County Hospital District.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (H.B. 811), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1119 - Scurry County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1119.051. Employment of Health Care Providers

Sec. 1119.051.  EMPLOYMENT OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.  (a)  The board may employ health care providers other than physicians as the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district.
(b)  The board may delegate to the administrator of the district the authority to employ health care providers under Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (H.B. 811), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1119 - Scurry County Hospital District › Subchapter C. General Financial Provisions › Section 1119.101. General Authority to Borrow Money; Security

Sec. 1119.101.  GENERAL AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY.  (a)  The board may borrow money at a rate not to exceed the maximum annual percentage rate allowed by law for district obligations at the time the loan is made.
(b)  To secure a loan, the board may pledge:
(1)  district revenue that is not pledged to pay the district's bonded indebtedness;
(2)  a district tax to be imposed by the district during the 12-month period following the date of the pledge that is not pledged to pay the principal of or interest on district bonds; or
(3)  district bonds that have been authorized but not sold.
(c)  A loan for which taxes or bonds are pledged must mature not later than the first anniversary of the date the loan is made.  A loan for which district revenue is pledged must mature not later than the fifth anniversary of the date the loan is made.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (H.B. 811), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1119 - Scurry County Hospital District › Subchapter D. Bonds › Section 1119.151. Additional Means of Securing Repayment of Bonds

Sec. 1119.151.  ADDITIONAL MEANS OF SECURING REPAYMENT OF BONDS.  In addition to the authority to issue general obligation bonds and revenue bonds under Subchapter G, Chapter 286, Health and Safety Code, the board may provide for the security and repayment of district bonds from a pledge of a combination of taxes as authorized by Section 286.142, Health and Safety Code, and revenue and other sources as authorized by Section 286.144, Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (H.B. 811), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1119 - Scurry County Hospital District › Subchapter D. Bonds › Section 1119.152. Use of Bond Proceeds

Sec. 1119.152.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.  The district may use the proceeds of bonds issued under Chapter 286, Health and Safety Code, to pay:
(1)  any expense the board determines is reasonable and necessary to issue, sell, and deliver the bonds;
(2)  interest payments on the bonds during a period of acquisition or construction of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds, not to exceed five years;
(3)  costs related to the operation and maintenance of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds:
(A)  during an estimated period of acquisition or construction, not to exceed five years; and
(B)  for one year after the project or facility is acquired or constructed;
(4)  costs related to the financing of the bond funds, including debt service reserve and contingency funds;
(5)  costs related to the bond issuance;
(6)  costs related to the acquisition of land or interests in land for a project or facility to be provided through the bonds; and
(7)  costs of construction of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds, including the payment of related professional services and expenses.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (H.B. 811), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1120.001. Definitions

Sec. 1120.001.  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 Mineola Area Medical District.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1120.002. District Authorization

Sec. 1120.002.  DISTRICT AUTHORIZATION.  The Mineola Area Medical District may be created and, if created, operates and is financed as a hospital district as provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and by this chapter.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1120.003. Essential Public Function

Sec. 1120.003.  ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.  The district is a public entity performing an essential public function.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1120.004. District Territory

Sec. 1120.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of the Mineola Independent School District.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1120.005. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1120.005.  DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.  The state may not be obligated for the support or maintenance of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1120.006. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1120.006.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 1120.021. Creation Election; Ordering Election

Sec. 1120.021.  CREATION ELECTION; ORDERING ELECTION.  (a)  The district may be created and a tax may be authorized only if the creation and the tax are approved by a majority of the registered voters of the territory of the proposed district voting at an election called and held for that purpose.
(b)  The Wood County Commissioners Court shall order an election for the registered voters of the territory of the proposed district on the question of creation of the Mineola Area Medical District if the commissioners court receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by at least 50 registered voters who are residents of the territory of the proposed district.
(c)  The order calling an election under this section must state:
(1)  the nature of the election, including the proposition that is to appear on the ballot;
(2)  the date of the election;
(3)  the hours during which the polls will be open; and
(4)  the location of the polling places.
(d)  Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
(e)  The Wood County Commissioners Court shall give notice of an election under this section by publishing a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in Wood County once a week for two consecutive weeks.  The first publication must appear not later than the 30th day before the date set for the election.
(f)  The ballot for an election under this section must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The creation of the Mineola Area Medical District, providing for the imposition of an ad valorem tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation on all taxable property in the district."
(g)  The Wood County Commissioners Court shall find that the Mineola Area Medical District is created if a majority of the voters voting in the election held under this section favor the creation of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 1120.022. Temporary Directors

Sec. 1120.022.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  If the creation of the district is approved at the election held under Section 1120.021, the Wood County Commissioners Court shall appoint nine temporary directors to represent the district at large.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the date of the next regular election of directors that occurs after the date of the election held under Section 1120.021 and that allows sufficient time to comply with other requirements of law.
(c)  A vacancy on the temporary board of directors shall be filled by appointment by the Wood County Commissioners Court.
(d)  A person must be a qualified voter of the district to serve as a temporary director.
(e)  An employee of the district may not serve as a temporary director.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 1120.023. Temporary Officers

Sec. 1120.023.  TEMPORARY OFFICERS.  (a)  The temporary board shall elect a president and a vice president from among the temporary directors.
(b)  The temporary board shall appoint a secretary, who need not be a temporary director.
(c)  The temporary board shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1120.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1120.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The board consists of nine directors elected at large.
(b)  An election shall be held each year on an authorized uniform election date to elect the appropriate number of directors.
(c)  Directors serve staggered two-year terms.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1120.052. Notice

Sec. 1120.052.  NOTICE.  Notice of the directors' election shall be published at least once in a newspaper with general circulation in the district in accordance with Section 4.003(a), Election Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1120.053. Qualification for Office

Sec. 1120.053.  QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE.  (a)  To be eligible to hold office on the board, a person must be:
(1)  a resident of the district; and
(2)  a qualified voter.
(b)  An administrator or an employee of the district may not serve as a director.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1120.054. Director's Bond

Sec. 1120.054.  DIRECTOR'S BOND.  (a)  Before assuming the duties of office, each director must execute a bond in the amount of $5,000 payable to the district and conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The bond shall be kept in the permanent records of the district.
(c)  The board may pay for a director's bond with district money.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1120.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1120.055.  BOARD VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1120.056. Officers

Sec. 1120.056.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect a president and a vice president from among the directors.
(b)  The board shall appoint a secretary, who need not be a director.
(c)  Each officer of the board serves a one-year term.
(d)  The board shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1120.057. Compensation; Reimbursement

Sec. 1120.057.  COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1120.058. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1120.058.  VOTING REQUIREMENT.  A concurrence of a majority of the directors voting is necessary in matters relating to district business.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1120.059. District Administrator; Administrator's Bond

Sec. 1120.059.  DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ADMINISTRATOR'S BOND.  (a)  The board may appoint a qualified person as district administrator.
(b)  The district administrator serves at the will of the board.
(c)  The district administrator is entitled to compensation determined by the board.
(d)  Before assuming the duties of district administrator, the administrator must execute a bond payable to the district in an amount not less than $5,000, as determined by the board, conditioned on the faithful performance of the administrator's duties.
(e)  The board may pay for the bond with district money.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1120.060. General Duties of District Administrator

Sec. 1120.060.  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 general affairs of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1120.061. Assistant District Administrator; Attorney

Sec. 1120.061.  ASSISTANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ATTORNEY.  (a)  The board may appoint qualified persons as assistant district administrator and attorney for the district.
(b)  The assistant district administrator and attorney for the district serve at the will of the board.
(c)  The assistant district administrator and attorney for the district are entitled to compensation determined by the board.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1120.062. Employees

Sec. 1120.062.  EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The district may employ nurses, technicians, fiscal agents, accountants, architects, additional attorneys, and other necessary employees.
(b)  The board may delegate to the district administrator the authority to employ persons for the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1120.063. Appointment and Removal of Medical Staff

Sec. 1120.063.  APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEDICAL STAFF.  The board may:
(1)  appoint to the medical staff any doctor the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district;
(2)  remove any doctor from the medical staff, after due process, if the board considers the doctor's removal necessary for the efficient operation of the district; and
(3)  make temporary appointments to the medical staff as the board considers necessary.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1120.064. Retirement Benefits

Sec. 1120.064.  RETIREMENT BENEFITS.  The board may provide retirement benefits for district employees by:
(1)  establishing or administering a retirement program; or
(2)  participating in:
(A)  the Texas County and District Retirement System; or
(B)  another statewide retirement system in which the district is eligible to participate.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1120.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1120.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for operating hospital facilities and providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy residents.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1120.102. Management, Control, and Administration

Sec. 1120.102.  MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.  The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the money and resources of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1120.103. Rules

Sec. 1120.103.  RULES.  The board may adopt rules governing:
(1)  the operation of the hospital and hospital system; and
(2)  the duties, functions, and responsibilities of district staff and employees.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1120.104. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1120.104.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1120.105. Provision of Certain Health Services

Sec. 1120.105.  PROVISION OF CERTAIN HEALTH SERVICES.  (a)  The district may operate or provide for the operation of a mobile emergency medical service.
(b)  The district may operate or provide for home health services, long-term care, skilled nursing care, intermediate nursing care, or hospice care.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1120.106. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment

Sec. 1120.106.  DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The board shall determine:
(1)  the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system; and
(2)  the type of equipment necessary for hospital care.
(b)  The board may:
(1)  acquire property, facilities, and equipment for the district for use in the hospital system;
(2)  mortgage or pledge the property, facilities, or equipment as security for payment of the purchase price;
(3)  sell or otherwise dispose of property, facilities, or equipment for the district; or
(4)  lease hospital facilities for the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1120.107. Operating and Management Contracts

Sec. 1120.107.  OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.  The board may enter into operating or management contracts relating to hospital facilities for the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1120.108. Service Contracts

Sec. 1120.108.  SERVICE CONTRACTS.  (a)  The board may contract with a public or private hospital, a political subdivision of the state, or a state or federal agency for the district to provide a mobile emergency medical service or other health care services needed to provide for the investigatory or welfare needs of residents of the district.
(b)  The board may contract with a person to receive or supply the services the board considers necessary for the effective operation of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1120.109. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1120.109.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in property located in district territory if the interest is necessary for the district to exercise the rights or authority conferred by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except that the district is not required to deposit with 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 bond or other security for costs in the trial court;
(2)  provide 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 petition for review.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1120.110. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 1120.110.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  In exercising the power of eminent domain, if the board requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction of any railroad, highway, pipeline, or electric transmission and electric distribution, telegraph, or telephone line, conduit, pole, or facility, the district shall pay the actual cost of that activity to provide a comparable replacement, without enhancement of facilities, after deducting the net salvage value derived from the old facility.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1120.111. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1120.111.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust for any purpose and under any direction, limitation, or provision in writing by the donor that is consistent with the proper management of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1120.112. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1120.112.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When a person who resides in the district is admitted as a patient to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the financial circumstances of:
(1)  the patient; and
(2)  a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support.
(b)  To the extent that the patient or a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support cannot pay for care and treatment provided by the district, the district shall supply the care and treatment without charging the patient or the patient's relative.
(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 person'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 the collection of expenses in the last illness of a deceased person.
(e)  If there is a dispute relating to a person's ability to pay or if the district administrator has any doubt concerning a person's ability to pay, the board shall call witnesses, hear and resolve the question, and issue a final order.  The order may be appealed to a district court in any county in which the district is located.  The substantial evidence rule applies to an appeal under this subsection.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1120.113. Reimbursement for Services

Sec. 1120.113.  REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES.  (a)  The board shall require a county, municipality, or public hospital located outside of the district to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county, municipality, or hospital, as provided by Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code.
(b)  The board shall require the sheriff of Wood County to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a person who is confined in a jail facility of Wood County and is not a resident of the district.
(c)  On behalf of the district, 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1120.114. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1120.114.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  The board may sue and be sued on behalf of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1120.115. Construction Contracts; Advertising for Certain Construction Contracts

Sec. 1120.115.  CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS; ADVERTISING FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.  (a)  The board may enter into a construction contract on the district's behalf.
(b)  The board may enter into a construction contract only after competitive bidding as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code, if the amount of the contract is greater than the amount provided by Section 271.024 of that code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1120 - Mineola Area Medical District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1120.151. Budget

Sec. 1120.151.  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 fund of the district;
(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 revenues and balances available to cover the proposed budget; and
(7)  the estimated tax rate required.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 4212), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.