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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1076.158. Authority to Borrow Money; Security

Sec. 1076.158.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY.  (a)  The board may borrow money at a rate not to exceed the maximum annual percentage rate allowed by law for district obligations at the time the loan is made.
(b)  To secure a loan, the board may pledge:
(1)  district revenue that is not pledged to pay the district's bonded indebtedness;
(2)  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)  a district bond that has been authorized but not sold.
(c)  A loan for which taxes or bonds are pledged must mature not later than the first anniversary of the date the loan is made.  A loan for which district revenue is pledged must mature not later than the fifth anniversary of the date the loan is made.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1076.159. Investment of District Money

Sec. 1076.159.  INVESTMENT OF DISTRICT MONEY.  (a)  The law applicable to municipalities with respect to security for and investment of money governs, as applicable, the investment of district money.  The bond order, resolution, or trust indenture may further restrict the investment.
(b)  To the extent authorized in the bond order, resolution, or trust indenture and until the money is needed, the district may invest the proceeds of district bonds in direct obligations of or obligations unconditionally guaranteed by the United States.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1076.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1076.201.  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 the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings and improvements and equipping the buildings and improvements for district purposes or any combination of those purposes.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1076.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1076.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the bonds mature.
(b)  The tax required by this section together with any other ad valorem tax the district imposes may not in any year exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1076.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1076.203.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.  (a) The district may issue general obligation bonds or other bonds secured wholly or partly by an ad valorem tax, other than refunding bonds, only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  The order and publication of notice for the bond election must be provided in accordance with Chapter 1251, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1076.204. Execution of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1076.204.  EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  The board president shall execute district general obligation bonds in the district's name, and the board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1076.205. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1076.205.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue revenue bonds to:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, equip, or renovate buildings and improvements for district purposes; or
(2)  acquire sites for district purposes.
(b)  The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of district revenue derived from the operation of the district's hospital or health care 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 the manner and in accordance with the procedures and requirements prescribed by Sections 264.042, 264.043, 264.046, 264.047, 264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1076.206. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1076.206.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue refunding bonds to refund any outstanding indebtedness issued or assumed by the district.
(b)  A refunding bond may be sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of outstanding indebtedness.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1076.207. Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 1076.207.  MATURITY OF BONDS.  District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1076.208. Additional Means of Securing Repayment of Bonds

Sec. 1076.208.  ADDITIONAL MEANS OF SECURING REPAYMENT OF BONDS.  In addition to the authority to issue general obligation bonds and revenue bonds under this subchapter, the board may provide for the security and payment of district bonds from a pledge of a combination of ad valorem taxes as authorized by Section 1076.202 and revenue and other sources as authorized by Section 1076.205.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1076.209. Use of Bond Proceeds

Sec. 1076.209.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.  The district may use the proceeds of bonds issued under this subchapter to pay:
(1)  any expense the board determines is reasonable and necessary to issue, sell, and deliver the bonds;
(2)  interest payments on the bonds during a period of acquisition or construction of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds, not to exceed five years;
(3)  costs related to the operation and maintenance of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds:
(A)  during an estimated period of acquisition or construction, not to exceed five years; and
(B)  for one year after the project or facility is acquired or constructed;
(4)  costs related to the financing of the bond funds, including debt service reserve and contingency funds;
(5)  costs related to the bond issuance;
(6)  costs related to the acquisition of land or interests in land for a project or facility to be provided through the bonds; and
(7)  construction costs of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds, including the payment of related professional services and expenses.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1076.210. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1076.210.  BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  The following are exempt from taxation by this state:
(1)  bonds issued by the district;
(2)  the transfer of the bonds; and
(3)  the income from the bonds, including profits made on the sale of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1076.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1076.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  The board may impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1076.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1076.252.  TAX RATE.  The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of taxes, which may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1076.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1076.253.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The board may provide for the appointment of a tax assessor-collector for the district or may contract for the assessment and collection of taxes as provided by the Tax Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1076.301. Dissolution; Election

Sec. 1076.301.  DISSOLUTION; ELECTION.  (a)  The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose.
(b)  The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the district and disposing of the district's assets.
(c)  The board shall order an election if the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by at least 15 percent of the registered district voters.
(d)  The order calling the election must state:
(1)  the nature of the election, including the proposition to appear on the ballot;
(2)  the date of the election;
(3)  the hours during which the polls will be open; and
(4)  the location of the polling places.
(e)  Section 41.001, Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1076.302. Notice of Election

Sec. 1076.302.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  (a)  The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter by publishing once a week for two consecutive weeks a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district.
(b)  The first publication of notice must appear not later than the 35th day before the date set for the election.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1076.303. Ballot

Sec. 1076.303.  BALLOT.  The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The dissolution of the Starr County Hospital District."
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1076.304. Election Results

Sec. 1076.304.  ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall order that the district be dissolved.
(b)  If a majority of the votes in the election do not favor dissolution, the board shall continue to administer the district and another election on the question of dissolution may not be held before the first anniversary of the date of the most recent election to dissolve the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1076.305. Transfer or Administration of Assets

Sec. 1076.305.  TRANSFER OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS.  (a)  If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall:
(1)  transfer the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and other assets that belong to the district to Starr County or another governmental entity in Starr County; or
(2)  administer the property, assets, and debts until all money has been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.
(b)  If the district makes the transfer under Subsection (a)(1), the county or entity assumes all debts and obligations of the district at the time of the transfer, and the district is dissolved.
(c)  If the district does not make the transfer under Subsection (a)(1) and the board administers the property, assets, and debts of the district under Subsection (a)(2), the district is dissolved when all the money has been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1076.306. Imposition of Tax and Return of Surplus Taxes

Sec. 1076.306.  IMPOSITION OF TAX AND RETURN OF SURPLUS TAXES.  (a)  After the board finds that the district is dissolved, the board shall:
(1)  determine any debt owed by the district; and
(2)  impose on the property included on the district's tax roll a tax that is in proportion of any debt to the property value.
(b)  On the payment of all outstanding debts and obligations of the district, the board shall order the board secretary to return to each district taxpayer the taxpayer's pro rata share of all unused tax money.
(c)  A taxpayer may request that the taxpayer's share of surplus tax money be credited to the taxpayer's county taxes.  If a taxpayer requests the credit, the board shall direct the board secretary to transmit the money to the county tax assessor-collector.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1076 - Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1076.307. Report; Dissolution Order

Sec. 1076.307.  REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER.  (a)  After the district has paid all district debts and has disposed of all district money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Commissioners Court of Starr County summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.
(b)  Not later than the 10th day after the date the commissioners court receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order:
(1)  dissolving the district; and
(2)  releasing the board from any further duty or obligation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1077.001. Definitions

Sec. 1077.001.  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 Gainesville Hospital District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1077.002. Authority for Operation

Sec. 1077.002.  AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.  The Gainesville Hospital District operates in accordance with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1077.003. Political Subdivision

Sec. 1077.003.  POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.  The district is a political subdivision of this state.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1077.004. District Territory

Sec. 1077.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Cooke County, Texas, except that the district does not include territory located in the Muenster Hospital District on the date the election to approve the creation of the Gainesville Hospital District was called.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1077.005. Public Purpose; Tax Exemption

Sec. 1077.005.  PUBLIC PURPOSE; TAX EXEMPTION.  All property owned by the district:
(1)  shall be held for public purposes; and
(2)  is exempt from taxation of every character by this state or a political subdivision of this state.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1077.006. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1077.006.  DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.  The support and maintenance of the district may not become a charge against or obligation of this state.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1077.007. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1077.007.  RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.  The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1077.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1077.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of nine directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered three-year terms.
(c)  An election shall be held on the uniform election date in May of each year to elect the appropriate number of directors.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1077.052. Notice of Election

Sec. 1077.052.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  Notice of an election of directors shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the district in accordance with Section 4.003, Election Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1077.053. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1077.053.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  To be qualified to hold office as a director, a person must be:
(1)  a resident of the district; and
(2)  a registered voter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1077.054. Meeting Attendance Requirement

Sec. 1077.054.  MEETING ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT.  (a)  A director who fails to attend at least four regular meetings in any 12-month period is considered to have resigned the director's position, effective immediately on the date of the fourth absence.  Further action is not required by the director or the board to effectuate a vacancy under this subsection.
(b)  A vacancy created by a resignation under this section shall be filled as provided by Section 1077.055.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1077.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1077.055.  BOARD VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors by majority vote shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1077.056. Officers

Sec. 1077.056.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among its members a president, vice president, secretary, and other officers as in the judgment of the board are necessary.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1077.057. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1077.057.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A director is not entitled to compensation but is entitled to receive actual expenses incurred in attending to district business on approval of the expenses by the remainder of the board.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1077.058. District Administrator; Assistant Administrator

Sec. 1077.058.  DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The board shall appoint a qualified person as district administrator.
(b)  The board may appoint an assistant administrator.
(c)  The district administrator and any assistant administrator serve at the will of the board and are entitled to the compensation determined by the board.
(d)  On assuming the duties of district administrator, the administrator shall execute a bond payable to the district in an amount set by the board of not less than $5,000 that:
(1)  is conditioned on the administrator performing the administrator's duties; and
(2)  contains other conditions the board may require.
(e)  The board may pay for the bond with district money.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1077.059. General Duties of District Administrator

Sec. 1077.059.  GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall:
(1)  supervise the work and activities of the district; and
(2)  direct the affairs of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1077.060. Appointment and Dismissal of Staff and Employees

Sec. 1077.060.  APPOINTMENT AND DISMISSAL OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The board may appoint to or dismiss from the medical staff the physicians, dentists, and podiatrists the board determines necessary for the efficient operation of the district.
(b)  The district may employ technicians, nurses, fiscal agents, accountants, architects, additional attorneys, and other necessary employees.
(c)  The board may delegate to the district administrator the authority to hire district employees.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1077.061. Personnel Contracts

Sec. 1077.061.  PERSONNEL CONTRACTS.  (a)  The board may contract with a nonprofit corporation for the corporation to provide administrative and other personnel for the operation of the hospital facilities.
(b)  The term of the contract may not exceed 25 years from the date the contract is executed.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1077.062. Retirement Benefits

Sec. 1077.062.  RETIREMENT BENEFITS.  The board may enter into any contract or agreement with this state or the federal government that is required to establish or continue a retirement program for the benefit of the district's employees.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1077.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1077.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  (a)  The district has full responsibility for operating all hospital facilities for providing medical and hospital care of the indigent persons in the district.
(b)  The district shall provide medical and hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1077.102. Restriction on Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt

Sec. 1077.102.  RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT.  A political subdivision in the district, other than the district, may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes for medical treatment of indigent persons in the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1077.103. Management, Control, and Administration

Sec. 1077.103.  MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.  The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the district's money and resources.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1077.104. Rules

Sec. 1077.104.  RULES.  The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the district and as required to administer this chapter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1077.105. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1077.105.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  The board may prescribe:
(1)  the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and
(2)  all accounting and control procedures.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1077.106. District Property, Facilities, Equipment, and Services

Sec. 1077.106.  DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES.  (a)  The board has exclusive authority to determine the type, character, and use of facilities in the hospital system.
(b)  The district may:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings and improvements;
(2)  mortgage or pledge the buildings and improvements as security for the payment of the purchase price, subject to Subsection (c); and
(3)  equip buildings and improvements for hospital purposes.
(c)  The total amount of debt secured by the district's buildings and improvements may not exceed $2.5 million.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 863 (H.B. 1307), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1077.107. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1077.107.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a power, right, or privilege conferred by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1077.108. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1077.108.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1077.109. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Care and Treatment

Sec. 1077.109.  CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT.  (a)  The board may contract with a county or municipality located outside the district for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality.
(b)  The board may contract with this state or a federal agency for the treatment of a sick or injured person for whom this state or the agency is responsible.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1077.110. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1077.110.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When an indigent patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility or a person who does not reside in the district is admitted as an emergency patient to a district facility, the district administrator shall have an inquiry made into the circumstances of:
(1)  the patient; and
(2)  the patient's relatives who are legally liable for the patient's support.
(b)  If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives cannot pay all or part of the costs of the care and treatment in the hospital, the amount of the costs that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district as care for indigents.
(c)  If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives can pay for all or part of the costs of the patient's care and treatment, the patient or those relatives shall be ordered to pay the district 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 administrator may collect the amount from the estate of the patient, 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 administrator, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:
(1)  resolve the dispute or doubt; and
(2)  issue any appropriate orders.
(f)  A final order of the board may be appealed to the district court. The substantial evidence rule applies to the appeal.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1077.111. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1077.111.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  As a governmental entity, the district, through the board, may sue and be sued in its own name in any court of this state.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1077.151. Budget

Sec. 1077.151.  BUDGET.  (a)  The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board.
(b)  The budget must be for the next fiscal year and must include:
(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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1077.152. Proposed Budget; Notice and Hearing

Sec. 1077.152.  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 Cooke 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1077.153. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1077.153.  FISCAL YEAR.  (a)  The district operates according to a fiscal year established by the board.
(b)  The fiscal year may not be changed more than once in a 36-month period.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1077.154. Audit

Sec. 1077.154.  AUDIT.  (a)  The district shall have an audit made of the district's financial condition.
(b)  The audit shall be open to inspection at all times at the district's principal office.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1077.155. Financial Report

Sec. 1077.155.  FINANCIAL REPORT.  As soon as practical after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board:
(1)  a complete sworn statement of all district money; and
(2)  a complete account of the disbursements of that money.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1077.156. Depository

Sec. 1077.156.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select one or more banks in the district to serve as a depository for district money.
(b)  District money shall be immediately deposited on receipt with a depository bank to pay the principal of and interest on the district's outstanding bonds on or before the maturity date of the principal and interest.
(c)  To the extent that money in a depository bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.
(d)  Membership on the district's board of an officer or director of a bank does not disqualify the bank from being designated as a depository bank.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1077.201. Bonds

Sec. 1077.201.  BONDS.  The board may issue and sell bonds to:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings and improvements; and
(2)  equip buildings and improvements for hospital purposes.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1077.202. Tax to Pay Bonds

Sec. 1077.202.  TAX TO PAY BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue bonds under Section 1077.201 payable from ad valorem taxes.  If the bonds are payable from ad valorem taxes, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax to create an interest and sinking fund sufficient 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1077.203. Bond Election

Sec. 1077.203.  BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The district may issue bonds under Section 1077.201 that are payable from taxes 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 date of the election;
(2)  the location of the polling places;
(3)  the presiding election officers;
(4)  the purpose of the bond issuance;
(5)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized; and
(6)  the maximum maturity of the bonds.
(d)  Notice of a bond election shall be given by publishing a substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the district once each week for two consecutive weeks before the date of the election.  The first publication must occur at least 14 days before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1077.204. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1077.204.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue bonds under Section 1077.201 payable from the district's revenue.  The board may issue the revenue bonds without an election.
(b)  The bonds must be payable from all or part of the revenue derived from the operation of the district's hospitals.
(c)  The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of district property.
(d)  The bonds must be issued in the manner and in accordance with the procedures and requirements prescribed by Sections 264.042, 264.043, 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1077.205. Maturity of Tax Bonds

Sec. 1077.205.  MATURITY OF TAX BONDS.  District bonds payable from taxes must mature not later than 40 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1077.206. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1077.206.  EXECUTION OF BONDS.  (a)  The board president shall execute the district 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1077.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1077.251.  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; and
(2)  care for indigents.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1077.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1077.252.  TAX RATE.  (a)  The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
(b)  Not more than 65 cents of the rate authorized by Subsection (a) may be imposed in any year to pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds issued or assumed by the district for hospital purposes.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1077 - Gainesville Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1077.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1077.253.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the tax assessor-collector of Cooke County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district.
(b)  The board may appoint a district tax assessor-collector under Section 285.041, Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.