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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1005.103. Management, Control, and Administration

Sec. 1005.103.  MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.  The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the money and resources of the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1005.104. District Rules

Sec. 1005.104.  DISTRICT RULES.  The board may adopt rules governing:
(1)  the operation of the hospital and hospital system; and
(2)  the duties, functions, and responsibilities of the district staff and employees.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1005.105. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1005.105.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  The board may prescribe:
(1)  the method of the making of purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and
(2)  accounting and control procedures for the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1005.106. Mobile Emergency Medical Service

Sec. 1005.106.  MOBILE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE.  The district may operate or provide for the operation of a mobile emergency medical service.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1005.107. Alternative Delivery Systems of Care

Sec. 1005.107.  ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY SYSTEMS OF CARE.  The board may create alternative delivery systems of care, including:
(1)  nursing homes;
(2)  home health care agencies;
(3)  extended care facilities;
(4)  retirement villages; and
(5)  medical office buildings.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1005.108. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment

Sec. 1005.108.  DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The board shall determine:
(1)  the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system; and
(2)  the type of equipment necessary to furnish health care to district residents.
(b)  The board may:
(1)  acquire property, facilities, and equipment for the district for use in the hospital system; and
(2)  mortgage or pledge the property, facilities, or equipment acquired as security for the payment of the purchase price.
(c)  The board may lease the hospital system for the district.
(d)  The board may sell or otherwise dispose of property, facilities, or equipment for the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1005.109. Construction Contracts

Sec. 1005.109.  CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.  (a)  The board may enter into construction contracts for the district.
(b)  The board may enter into a construction contract that involves spending more than $10,000 only after competitive bidding as provided by Chapter 271, Local Government Code.
(c)  Chapter 2253, Government Code, as it relates to performance and payment bonds, applies to a construction contract let by the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1005.110. Operating and Management Contracts

Sec. 1005.110.  OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.  The board on behalf of the district may enter into operating or management contracts relating to the hospital system.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1005.111. Service Contracts

Sec. 1005.111.  SERVICE CONTRACTS.  The board may contract with a political subdivision of the state or with a state or federal agency for the district to:
(1)  provide a mobile emergency medical service; or
(2)  provide for the investigatory or welfare needs of district residents.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1005.112. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1005.112.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in property located in district territory if the property interest is necessary to exercise the rights or authority conferred by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except that the district is not required to deposit 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 bond or other security for costs in the trial court;
(2)  provide bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or
(3)  provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or writ of error.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1005.113. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 1005.113.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  In exercising the power of eminent domain, if the board requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction of any railroad, highway, pipeline, or electric transmission and electric distribution, telegraph, or telephone lines, conduits, poles, or facilities, the district must bear the actual cost of that activity to provide comparable replacement without enhancement of facilities, after deducting the net salvage value derived from the old facility.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1005.114. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1005.114.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust for the purpose and under a written direction, limitation, or provision of the donor that is consistent with the proper management of the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1005.115. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1005.115.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When an individual who resides in the district is admitted as a patient to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the financial circumstances of:
(1)  the patient; or
(2)  a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support.
(b)  On determining that the patient or a relative legally responsible for the patient's support can pay for all or part of the care and treatment provided by the district, the district administrator acting on the board's behalf shall issue an order directing the patient or the relative to pay the district a specified amount each week or month.  The amount must be based on the individual's ability to pay.
(c)  The district administrator may collect money owed to the district from the patient's estate or from that of a relative legally responsible for the patient's support.  The money must be collected in the manner provided by law for collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1005.116. Reimbursement for Services

Sec. 1005.116.  REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES.  (a)  The board shall require a county, municipality, or public hospital located outside the boundaries of the district to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county, municipality, or hospital as provided by Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code.
(b)  The board shall require the sheriff of Baylor County to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a person who is confined in a jail facility of Baylor County and is not a resident of the district.
(c)  On behalf of the district, the board may contract with the state or federal government for that government to reimburse the district for treatment of a sick or injured person.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1005.117. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1005.117.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  The board may sue and be sued on behalf of the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1005.151. Budget

Sec. 1005.151.  BUDGET.  (a)  The district administrator shall prepare a proposed annual budget for the district.
(b)  The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a statement of:
(1)  the outstanding obligations of the district;
(2)  the amount of cash on hand in each district fund;
(3)  the amount of money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;
(4)  the amount of money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;
(5)  the amount of the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;
(6)  the estimated amount of revenues and balances available for the proposed budget; and
(7)  the estimated tax rate required.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1005.152. Notice; Hearing; Adoption of Budget

Sec. 1005.152.  NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget.
(b)  The board shall publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper with general circulation in the district not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.
(c)  Any district resident is entitled to be present and participate at the hearing.
(d)  At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall adopt a budget by acting on the budget proposed by the district administrator.  The board may make any changes in the proposed budget that the board judges to be in the interests of the taxpayers.
(e)  The budget is effective only after adoption by the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
Sec. 1005.153.  AMENDMENT OF BUDGET.  After the budget is adopted, the budget may be amended on the board's approval.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1005.154. Restriction on Expenditures

Sec. 1005.154.  RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.  Money may be spent only for an expense included in the annual budget or an amendment to the budget.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1005.155. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1005.155.  FISCAL YEAR.  (a)  The district operates according to a fiscal year established by the board.
(b)  The fiscal year may not be changed:
(1)  during a period that revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or
(2)  more than once in a 24-month period.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1005.156. Annual Audit

Sec. 1005.156.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  The board annually shall have an audit made of the financial condition of the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1005.157. Inspection of Annual Audit and District Records

Sec. 1005.157.  INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.  The annual audit and other district records shall be open to inspection during regular business hours at the principal office of the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1005.158. Financial Report

Sec. 1005.158.  FINANCIAL REPORT.  As soon as practicable after the close of the fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board a sworn statement of the amount of district money and an account of the disbursements of that money.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1005.159. Depository

Sec. 1005.159.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select one or more banks to serve as depository for district money.
(b)  District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1005.161 and money transmitted to a bank for payment of bonds or obligations issued or assumed by the district, shall be deposited as received with the depository bank and shall remain on deposit.  This subsection does not limit the power of the board to place a part of district money on time deposit or to purchase certificates of deposit.
(c)  The district may not deposit money with a bank in an amount that exceeds the maximum amount secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation unless the bank has first executed a bond or other security in an amount sufficient to secure from loss the district money that exceeds the amount secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1005.160. Authority to Borrow Money; Security

Sec. 1005.160.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY.  (a)  The board may borrow money if the board declares that there is an emergency because money is not available to meet authorized obligations of the district.
(b)  To secure a loan, the board may pledge:
(1)  district revenues that are not pledged to pay any bonded indebtedness of the district;
(2)  a district tax to be imposed by the district in the next 12-month period that is not pledged to pay the principal of or interest on district bonds; or
(3)  a district bond that has been authorized but not sold.
(c)  If a tax or bond is pledged to pay the loan, the loan shall mature not later than the first anniversary of the date the loan is made.  If revenues of the district are pledged for payment of the loan, the loan shall mature not later than the fifth anniversary of the date the loan is made.
(d)  The district may not spend money obtained from a loan under this section for any purpose other than:
(1)  the purpose for which the board declared the emergency; or
(2)  if a tax or bond is pledged to pay the loan, the purpose for which the pledged tax was imposed or the pledged bond was authorized.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1005.161. Restriction on Investment

Sec. 1005.161.  RESTRICTION ON INVESTMENT.  The board may invest operating, depreciation, or building reserves only in funds or securities specified by Chapter 2256, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1005.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1005.201.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds authorized by an election in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to:
(1)  acquire, purchase, construct, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements;
(2)  equip buildings or improvements for hospital system purposes; or
(3)  acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical service.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1005.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1005.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1005.201, 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 tax the district imposes in any year may not exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1005.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1005.203.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  The board may order a general obligation bond election.  The order calling the election must specify:
(1)  the nature and date of the election;
(2)  the hours during which the polls must be open;
(3)  the location of the polling places;
(4)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized; and
(5)  the maximum maturity of the bonds.
(c)  Notice of a bond election shall be given as provided by Section 1251.003, Government Code.
(d)  The board shall declare the results of the election.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1005.204. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1005.204.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue revenue bonds to:
(1)  acquire, purchase, construct, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital system purposes;
(2)  acquire sites to be used for hospital system purposes; or
(3)  acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical service to assist the district in carrying out its hospital purposes.
(b)  The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenues derived from the operation of the district's hospital system.
(c)  The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of district property.
(d)  The bonds must be issued in the manner provided by Sections 264.042, 264.043, and 264.046-264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1005.205. Maturity

Sec. 1005.205.  MATURITY.  District bonds must mature not later than 50 years after the date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1005.206. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1005.206.  EXECUTION OF BONDS.  (a)  The board president shall execute district bonds in the district's name.
(b)  The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1005.207. Bonds Not Subject to Taxation

Sec. 1005.207.  BONDS NOT SUBJECT TO TAXATION.  The following are not subject to taxation by the state or by a political subdivision of the 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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1005.208. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1005.208.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding indebtedness issued or assumed by the district.
(b)  Refunding bonds may be:
(1)  sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bonds applied to the payment of the bonds to be refunded; or
(2)  exchanged in whole or in part for not less than a similar principal amount of outstanding indebtedness.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax › Section 1005.251. Imposition of Tax

Sec. 1005.251.  IMPOSITION OF TAX.  (a)  The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to hospital district taxation.
(b)  The tax may be used to pay:
(1)  indebtedness issued or assumed by the district; and
(2)  the maintenance and operating expenses of the district and the district's hospital system.
(c)  The district may not impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on a revenue bond issued under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax › Section 1005.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1005.252.  TAX RATE.  (a)  The board may impose an annual tax at a rate not to exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.
(b)  The tax rate on all taxable property in the district for all purposes may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 assessed value of the property according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll of the district.
(c)  In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider the income of the district from sources other than taxation.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1005 - Baylor County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax › Section 1005.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1005.253.  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1006.001. Definitions

Sec. 1006.001.  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 Caprock Hospital District.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1006.002. Authority for Creation

Sec. 1006.002.  AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.  The Caprock Hospital District is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1006.003. Essential Public Function

Sec. 1006.003.  ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.  The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1006.004. District Territory

Sec. 1006.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of County Commissioners Precincts 1, 3, and 4 of Floyd County as those boundaries existed on January 1, 1963.
(b)  Territory may not be annexed or added to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1006.005. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1006.005.  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1006.006. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1006.006.  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1006.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1006.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The board consists of five directors elected from the district at large.
(b)  Directors serve two-year staggered terms unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1006.052. Notice of Election

Sec. 1006.052.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  At least 10 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in Floyd County.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1006.053. Ballot Petition

Sec. 1006.053.  BALLOT PETITION.  A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file with the board's secretary a petition requesting that action.  The petition must be:
(1)  signed by at least 25 qualified voters; and
(2)  filed at least 25 days before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1006.054. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1006.054.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  To be eligible to be elected or appointed as a director, a person must:
(1)  be a resident of the district; and
(2)  own land in the district subject to taxation.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1006.055. Director's Bond; Record of Bond and Oath or Affirmation

Sec. 1006.055.  DIRECTOR'S BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION.  (a)  Each director shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $1,000 that is:
(1)  payable to the district; and
(2)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The bond and the constitutional oath or affirmation of office shall be deposited with the depository bank of the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1006.056. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1006.056.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
(b)  If the number of directors is reduced to fewer than three for any reason, the remaining directors shall immediately call a special election to fill the vacancies.  If the remaining directors do not call the election, a district court on application of a district voter or taxpayer may issue an order requiring the directors to call an election.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1006.057. Officers

Sec. 1006.057.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among its members a president and a secretary.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1006.058. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1006.058.  VOTING REQUIREMENT.  A concurrence of three directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1006.059. District Administrator; Assistant Administrator

Sec. 1006.059.  DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The board shall appoint a qualified person as a district administrator.
(b)  The board may appoint an assistant to the district administrator.
(c)  The district administrator and any assistant district administrator serves at the will of the board and is 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 of not less than $10,000 to be set by the board that:
(1)  is conditioned on the administrator performing the administrator's duties; and
(2)  contains any other condition the board may require.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1006.060. General Duties of District Administrator

Sec. 1006.060.  GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  The district administrator shall supervise the work and activities of the district subject to any limitation the board may prescribe.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1006.061. Employees

Sec. 1006.061.  EMPLOYEES.  The board may employ technicians, nurses, and other employees considered necessary for the efficient operation of the district or may delegate that authority to the district administrator.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1006.062. Retirement Program

Sec. 1006.062.  RETIREMENT PROGRAM.  The board may enter into a contract or agreement with this state or the federal government to establish or continue a retirement program for the benefit of the district's employees.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1006.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1006.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for:
(1)  operating all hospital facilities for providing medical and hospital care to indigent persons in the district; and
(2)  providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy residents.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1006.102. Restriction on Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt

Sec. 1006.102.  RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT.  A political subdivision located in the district may not impose taxes or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes for medical treatment of indigent persons.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1006.103. Management, Control, and Administration

Sec. 1006.103.  MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.  The board shall manage, control, and administer the district's hospitals and hospital system.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1006.104. Hospital System

Sec. 1006.104.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital or hospital system in the district by:
(1)  purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and improvements;
(2)  equipping the buildings and improvements; and
(3)  administering the buildings and improvements for hospital purposes.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1006.105. Rules

Sec. 1006.105.  RULES.  The board may adopt rules for the operation of the district and as required to administer this chapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1006.106. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1006.106.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  The board may prescribe:
(1)  the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and
(2)  all accounting and control procedures.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1006.107. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1006.107.  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1006.108. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1006.108.  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1006.109. Contracts for Services to Certain Persons

Sec. 1006.109.  CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES TO CERTAIN PERSONS.  (a)  The board may contract with a county or a municipality located outside the district for the care and treatment of sick or injured persons 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 federal government is responsible.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1006.110. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1006.110.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When an individual who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator shall have an inquiry made into the circumstances of:
(1)  the patient; and
(2)  the patient's relatives 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 patient's care and treatment, the amount of the costs that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.
(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 financial ability and may not exceed the actual per capita cost of maintenance.
(d)  The district administrator may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from a 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 an appropriate order.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1006.111. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1006.111.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  The district, through the board, may sue and be sued.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter D. Financial Administration of District › Section 1006.151. Budget

Sec. 1006.151.  BUDGET.  (a)  The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board.  The budget must be for the fiscal year prescribed by Section 1006.152.
(b)  Not later than August 31 of each year, the board shall publish notice of a public hearing on the proposed budget.  The notice must be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the district at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 13.001, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter D. Financial Administration of District › Section 1006.152. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1006.152.  FISCAL YEAR.  The district operates on a fiscal year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter D. Financial Administration of District › Section 1006.153. Audit

Sec. 1006.153.  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter D. Financial Administration of District › Section 1006.154. Financial Report

Sec. 1006.154.  FINANCIAL REPORT.  As soon as practicable 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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter D. Financial Administration of District › Section 1006.155. Depository

Sec. 1006.155.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select one or more banks in the district to serve as a depository for district money.
(b)  All district money shall be immediately deposited on receipt with a depository bank, except that sufficient money must be remitted to the appropriate 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 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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.