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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1071.063. Recruitment of Medical Staff and Employees

Sec. 1071.063.  RECRUITMENT OF MEDICAL STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.  The board may spend district money, enter into agreements, and take other necessary action to recruit physicians and other persons to serve as medical staff members or district employees, including:
(1)  advertising and marketing;
(2)  paying travel, recruitment, and relocation expenses;
(3)  providing a loan or scholarship to a physician or a person who:
(A)  is currently enrolled in health care education courses at an institution of higher education; and
(B)  contractually agrees to become a district employee or medical staff member; and
(4)  providing on a rent-free basis or subsidizing the cost of office space or other facilities for a health care professional, including a physician.
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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1071.064. Appointment and Removal of Medical Staff

Sec. 1071.064.  APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEDICAL STAFF.  (a)  The board may appoint to or remove from the medical staff any doctors as necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments as necessary.
(b)  The board may adopt policies relating to the appointment and removal of medical staff members.
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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1071.065. Health Care Educational Programs

Sec. 1071.065.  HEALTH CARE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.  The board may spend district money, enter into agreements, or take other necessary action to conduct, participate in, or assist in providing health care educational programs for current or prospective medical staff members or employees 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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1071.066. Retirement Benefits

Sec. 1071.066.  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 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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1071.067. Liability Insurance; Indemnification

Sec. 1071.067.  LIABILITY INSURANCE; INDEMNIFICATION.  (a)  The board may defend or indemnify an officer, director, board appointee, medical staff member, or district employee against or from a claim, expense, or liability arising from duties performed in that capacity.
(b)  The board may purchase liability insurance coverage or establish a self-insurance program to fund an indemnity obligation under 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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1071.068. Maintenance of Records; Public Inspection

Sec. 1071.068.  MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.  Except as provided by Section 1071.055, all district records, including books, accounts, notices, minutes, and all other matters of the district and the operation of its facilities, shall be:
(1)  maintained at the district office; and
(2)  open to public inspection at the district office at all reasonable hours.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1071.069. Seal

Sec. 1071.069.  SEAL.  The board may adopt a seal for the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1071.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1071.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy and indigent residents.
Added by Acts 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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1071.102. Restriction on County or Municipality Taxation

Sec. 1071.102.  RESTRICTION ON COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TAXATION.  Ochiltree County or a municipality in Ochiltree County may not impose a tax for hospital purposes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1071.103. Management and Control

Sec. 1071.103.  MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL.  The management and control of the district is vested in the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1071.104. Hospital System

Sec. 1071.104.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  (a)  The district may provide for the establishment of a hospital or hospital system to provide medical and hospital care to the district's needy residents.
(b)  The hospital system may include:
(1)  facilities and equipment for domiciliary care and treatment of sick, injured, or geriatric patients;
(2)  outpatient clinics;
(3)  rural health clinics;
(4)  convalescent home facilities;
(5)  assisted living or personal care facilities;
(6)  physicians' offices;
(7)  home health care services;
(8)  durable medical equipment;
(9)  long-term care;
(10)  skilled nursing care;
(11)  intermediate nursing care;
(12)  hospice care;
(13)  community mental health centers;
(14)  alcohol or chemical dependency centers; and
(15)  any other facilities or equipment the board considers necessary for hospital purposes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1071.105. Rules

Sec. 1071.105.  RULES.  (a)  The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the district, including district facilities.
(b)  On approval by the board, the rules may be published in booklet form at district expense and made available to any taxpayer on request.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1071.106. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1071.106.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  (a)  The board may prescribe the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district.
(b)  The board shall prescribe:
(1)  all accounting and control procedures; and
(2)  the method of purchasing necessary supplies, materials, and equipment.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1071.107. Mobile Emergency Medical Service

Sec. 1071.107.  MOBILE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE.  The district may operate or assist in the operation of a mobile emergency medical service as part of the 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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1071.108. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment

Sec. 1071.108.  DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The board shall determine:
(1)  the type, number, and location of facilities required to maintain an adequate hospital system; and
(2)  the type of equipment necessary for hospital care.
(b)  The board may:
(1)  acquire by lease, purchase, or lease to purchase or may construct, repair, or renovate property, including facilities or equipment, for use in the district's hospital system; and
(2)  mortgage or pledge the property as security for the payment of the purchase price.
(c)  The board may lease hospital facilities for the district.
(d)  The board may lease, sell, or otherwise dispose of all or part of the district's property for the district, including facilities or equipment, to a public or private entity.
(e)  The district may operate any facility covered by this section or contract with any person to manage or operate the 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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1071.109. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1071.109.  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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1071.110. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1071.110.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1071.111. Contracts for Care and Treatment

Sec. 1071.111.  CONTRACTS FOR CARE AND TREATMENT.  (a)  The board may contract with a hospital, hospital authority, or political subdivision of this state located outside the district's boundaries to reimburse the district for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that entity.
(b)  The board may contract with this state or a federal agency for the state or agency to reimburse the district for the treatment of a sick or injured person.
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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1071.112. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Investigatory or Other Services

Sec. 1071.112.  CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR INVESTIGATORY OR OTHER SERVICES.  The board may contract with a political subdivision or governmental agency to provide investigatory or other services related to facilities for the medical care, hospital, or welfare needs of district inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1071.113. Provision of Services Outside District

Sec. 1071.113.  PROVISION OF SERVICES OUTSIDE DISTRICT.  Subject to board approval the district may provide primary care, emergency services, preventative medical services, and other health-related services outside the district, provided that the services serve the purpose of the district as established by this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1071.114. Joint Administration or Delivery of Health Care Services

Sec. 1071.114.  JOINT ADMINISTRATION OR DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES.  (a)  To provide joint administration or delivery of health care services, the district may contract with, affiliate with, or enter into another arrangement with:
(1)  a managed care system;
(2)  a preferred provider organization;
(3)  a health maintenance organization;
(4)  another provider of an alternative health care or delivery system; or
(5)  a private hospital.
(b)  The district may spend district money to establish and maintain a partnership, corporation, or other entity involved in the delivery of health care services.
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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1071.115. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1071.115.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When a patient who resides in Ochiltree County is admitted to a district facility, the board shall have an inquiry made into the circumstances of:
(1)  the patient; and
(2)  the patient's relatives who are legally liable for the patient's support.
(b)  If an agent designated by the district to handle the inquiry determines that the patient or those relatives cannot pay all or part of the costs of the patient's care and treatment in the hospital, the amount of the costs that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.
(c)  If it is determined that the patient or those relatives are liable to pay for all or part of the costs of the patient's care and treatment, the patient or those relatives shall be ordered to pay to the district's treasurer a specified amount each week for the patient's support.  The amount ordered must be proportionate to the person's financial ability and may not exceed the actual per capita cost of maintenance.
(d)  The district may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from any relative who is legally liable for the patient's support, in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.
(e)  If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in the mind of the district's designated agent, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:
(1)  resolve the dispute or doubt; and
(2)  issue an appropriate order.
(f)  Either party to the dispute may appeal the order to the district court.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1071.116. Reimbursement for Services

Sec. 1071.116.  REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES.  (a)  The board shall require a county, municipality, or public hospital located outside the district to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a sick or injured person for whom that county, municipality, or public hospital has an obligation to provide care, as provided by Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code.
(b)  The board shall seek reimbursement under Article 104.002, Code of Criminal Procedure, for the district's care and treatment of a person who is confined in an Ochiltree County jail facility and is not a district resident.
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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1071.117. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 1071.117.  NONPROFIT CORPORATION.  (a)  The district may create and sponsor a nonprofit corporation under the Business Organizations Code and may contribute money to or solicit money for the corporation.
(a-1)  Expired.
(b)  The corporation may use money, other than money the corporation pays to the district, only to provide health care or other services the district is authorized to provide under this chapter.
(c)  The corporation may invest the corporation's money in any manner in which the district may invest the district's money, including investing money as authorized by Chapter 2256, Government Code.
(d)  The board shall establish controls to ensure that the corporation uses its money as required by this section.
(e)  Expired.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1071.118. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1071.118.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  As a governmental agency, the district may sue and be sued in its own name in any court of this state.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1071.151. Budget

Sec. 1071.151.  BUDGET.  The board annually shall require a budget to be prepared for the next fiscal year that includes:
(1)  proposed expenditures and disbursements;
(2)  estimated receipts and collections; and
(3)  the amount of taxes required to be imposed for the year.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1071.152. Proposed Budget: Notice and Hearing

Sec. 1071.152.  PROPOSED BUDGET: NOTICE AND HEARING.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget.
(b)  Notice of the hearing must be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in Ochiltree County not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.
(c)  Any district taxpayer is entitled to:
(1)  appear at the time and place designated in the notice; and
(2)  be heard regarding any item included in the proposed budget.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1071.153. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1071.153.  FISCAL YEAR.The district operates on a fiscal year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1071.154. Annual Audit

Sec. 1071.154.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  (a)  The board annually shall have an independent audit made of the district's books and records for the fiscal year.
(b)  Not later than December 31 each year, the audit shall be filed:
(1)  with the comptroller; and
(2)  at the district office.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1071.155. Depository or Treasurer

Sec. 1071.155.  DEPOSITORY OR TREASURER.  (a)  The board by resolution shall designate a bank or banks in Ochiltree County as the district's depository or treasurer.  A designated bank serves for three years and until a successor is designated.
(b)  All income received by the district shall be deposited in the district depository.
(c)  All district money shall be secured in the manner provided for securing county funds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1071.156. Authority to Borrow Money

Sec. 1071.156.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY.  The board may borrow money for district purposes on district credit or secured by district revenue.
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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1071.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1071.201.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district for health care purposes and for any purpose relating to:
(1)  the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings or improvements; and
(2)  equipping buildings or improvements for hospital purposes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1071.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1071.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1071.201, 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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1071.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1071.203.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  The board may order the election on its own motion.
(c)  The order calling the election must specify:
(1)  the location of the polling places;
(2)  the presiding election officers;
(3)  the purpose of the bond issuance;
(4)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized;
(5)  the maximum interest rate of the bonds; and
(6)  the maximum maturity of the bonds.
(d)  Notice of a bond election shall be given by publishing a substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper of general circulation in Ochiltree County once a week for two consecutive weeks before the date of the election.  The first publication must occur at least 14 days before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1071.204. Maturity of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1071.204.  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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1071.205. Execution of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1071.205.  EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name.
(b)  The board secretary shall countersign the bonds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1071.206. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1071.206.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue revenue bonds to:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital or health care purposes; or
(2)  acquire sites for hospital or health care 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 facilities.
(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 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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1071.207. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1071.207.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding bonds issued or assumed by the district.
(b)  A refunding bond may be:
(1)  sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of the bonds to be refunded; or
(2)  exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar amount of outstanding bonds and the unpaid matured interest on 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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1071.208. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1071.208.  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 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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1071.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1071.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  On final approval of the annual budget, the board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.
(b)  The board shall impose the tax to:
(1)  pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds issued or assumed by the district for hospital purposes;
(2)  provide for operation and maintenance of the hospital and hospital system;
(3)  make improvements and additions to the hospital system; and
(4)  acquire necessary sites for the hospital system by purchase, lease, or condemnation.
Added by Acts 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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1071.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1071.252.  TAX RATE.  The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
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 1071 - Ochiltree County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1071.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1071.253.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The tax assessor-collector of Ochiltree 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 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1072.001. Definitions

Sec. 1072.001.  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 Runnels County Hospital District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1072.002. Authority for Operation

Sec. 1072.002.  AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.  The Runnels County Hospital District operates and is financed as provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and by this chapter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1072.003. Essential Public Function

Sec. 1072.003.  ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.  The district is a public entity performing an essential public function.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1072.004. District Territory

Sec. 1072.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Runnels County, Texas.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1072.005. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1072.005.  DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.  The state may not be obligated for the support or maintenance of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1072.006. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1072.006.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 1072.022. Temporary Directors

Sec. 1072.022.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  If the creation of the district is approved at the elections held under Subchapter D-1, Chapter 1004, Section 20c, Chapter 206, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969, and Section 1072.021, the following persons shall serve as temporary directors of the Runnels County Hospital District:
(1)  Lewis Bergman;
(2)  Charles Brown;
(3)  Mike Dankworth;
(4)  Rodney Flanagan;
(5)  Bill Hunter;
(6)  Paul Sklenarik;
(7)  Dewey Whitfield.
(b)  The temporary board shall serve as the temporary directors of the district until the initial elected directors take office under Section 1072.025.
(c)  A vacancy on the temporary board of directors shall be filled by the Commissioners Court of Runnels County.
(d)  To serve as a temporary director, a person must be:
(1)  a resident of the district; and
(2)  a qualified voter.
(e)  An employee of the district may not serve as a temporary director.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 1072.023. Temporary Officers

Sec. 1072.023.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 1072.024. Election of Initial Elected Directors

Sec. 1072.024.  ELECTION OF INITIAL ELECTED DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary directors shall hold an election to elect seven initial directors on the first uniform election date in May that occurs after the date the district is created.  One initial director shall be elected from each commissioners precinct of Runnels County and three initial directors shall be elected from the district at large.
(b)  The temporary directors may postpone the election under Subsection (a) for not more than one year or until the next uniform election date if the temporary directors determine that there is not sufficient time to comply with the requirements of this section or if the temporary directors determine that it is in the best interests of the district to maintain the temporary directors for another year.
(c)  Notice of the election of the initial directors shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district in accordance with Section 4.003(a), Election Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 1072.025. Initial Elected Directors

Sec. 1072.025.  INITIAL ELECTED DIRECTORS.  (a)  The candidate receiving the highest number of votes from each commissioners precinct of Runnels County is the initial elected director for that precinct, and the three candidates receiving the highest number of votes from the district at large are the initial elected directors for the district at large.
(b)  Initial elected directors serve three-year terms.
(c)  To be a candidate for or to serve as an initial elected director, a person must be:
(1)  a resident of the district; and
(2)  a qualified voter.
(d)  An employee of the district may not serve as an initial elected director.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 1072.026. Initial Elected Officers

Sec. 1072.026.  INITIAL ELECTED OFFICERS.  (a)  The initial elected board shall elect a president and a vice president from among the initial elected directors.
(b)  The initial elected board shall appoint a secretary, who need not be an initial elected director.
(c)  The initial elected board shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 1072.027. Procedure for Election of Permanent Directors

Sec. 1072.027.  PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION OF PERMANENT DIRECTORS.  Not later than the date the terms of the initial elected directors expire, the initial elected board shall adopt a procedure for the election of directors under Section 1072.051.  The procedure must provide for appropriate representation of the residents of the district and must provide for the first election of permanent directors to occur on the first uniform election date in May that occurs at the end of the initial directors' terms.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1072.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1072.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The board consists of seven directors elected in the manner prescribed by the initial directors under Section 1072.026.
(b)  An election shall be held each year on the uniform election date in May to elect the appropriate number of directors.
(c)  Directors serve staggered three-year terms.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1072.052. Notice

Sec. 1072.052.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1072.053. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1072.053.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  To be a candidate for or to serve as a director, 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1072.054. Director's Bond

Sec. 1072.054.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1072.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1072.055.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1072.056. Officers

Sec. 1072.056.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1072.057. Compensation; Reimbursement

Sec. 1072.057.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1072.058. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1072.058.  VOTING REQUIREMENT.  A concurrence of a majority of the directors voting is necessary in matters relating to district business.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1072.059. District Administrator; Administrator's Bond

Sec. 1072.059.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1072.060. General Duties of District Administrator

Sec. 1072.060.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1072.061. Assistant District Administrator; Attorney

Sec. 1072.061.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1072 - Runnels County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1072.062. Employees

Sec. 1072.062.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (S.B. 2517), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 19, 2009.