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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1065.207. Charges for Services Rendered

Sec. 1065.207.  CHARGES FOR SERVICES RENDERED.  If the board issues revenue bonds, the board shall charge and collect rates for services rendered by the hospital system that are sufficient to:
(1)  pay the maintenance and operating expenses described by Section 1065.206;
(2)  pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as each becomes due; and
(3)  create and maintain a bond reserve fund and other funds as provided in the bond resolution or trust indenture.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1065.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1065.251.  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 by the district for hospital purposes; and
(2)  provide for the maintenance and operation of the district and hospital system.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1065.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1065.252.  TAX RATE.  The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1065 - Motley County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1065.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1065.253.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The tax assessor-collector of Motley County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1066.001. Definitions

Sec. 1066.001.  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 Moulton Community Medical Clinic District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1066.002. Authority for Operation

Sec. 1066.002.  AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.  The district operates and is financed as provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and by this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1066.003. Essential Public Function

Sec. 1066.003.  ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.  The district is a public entity performing an essential public function.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1066.004. District Territory

Sec. 1066.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Moulton Independent School District of Lavaca County, Texas, as those boundaries existed on August 28, 1989.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1066.005. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1066.005.  DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.  The state may not become obligated for the support or maintenance of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1066.006. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1066.006.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1066.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1066.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of nine directors elected from the district at large.
(b)  Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code:
(1)  directors serve staggered two-year terms; and
(2)  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1066.052. Notice of Election

Sec. 1066.052.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  At least 35 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper with general circulation in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1066.053. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1066.053.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  To be eligible to be a candidate for or to serve as a director, a person must be:
(1)  a district resident; and
(2)  a qualified voter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1066.054. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1066.054.  BOARD VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1066.055. Officers

Sec. 1066.055.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect a president, vice president, and treasurer from among its members.
(b)  The board shall appoint a secretary, who need not be a director.
(c)  Each officer of the board serves for a term of one year.
(d)  The board shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1066.056. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1066.056.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A director or officer serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.  The expenses must be:
(1)  reported in the district's records; and
(2)  approved by the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1066.057. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1066.057.  VOTING REQUIREMENT.  A concurrence of a majority of the directors voting is necessary in any matter relating to district business.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1066.058. District Administrator

Sec. 1066.058.  DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The board may appoint a qualified person as district administrator.
(b)  The district administrator serves at the will of the board and is entitled to compensation determined by the board.
(c)  Before assuming the duties of district administrator, the administrator must execute a bond in the amount determined by the board of not less than $5,000 that is:
(1)  payable to the district; and
(2)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the administrator's duties under this chapter.
(d)  The board may pay for the bond with district money.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1066.059. General Duties of District Administrator

Sec. 1066.059.  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 general affairs of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1066.060. Assistant District Administrator; Attorney

Sec. 1066.060.  ASSISTANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ATTORNEY.  (a)  The board may appoint qualified persons as:
(1)  the assistant district administrator; and
(2)  the attorney for the district.
(b)  The attorney for the district and the assistant district administrator serve at the will of the board and are entitled to the compensation determined by the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1066.061. Employees; Appointment of Staff

Sec. 1066.061.  EMPLOYEES; APPOINTMENT OF STAFF.  (a)  The board may appoint to the staff any doctors the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments as necessary.
(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 employ district employees.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1066.062. Retirement Benefits

Sec. 1066.062.  RETIREMENT BENEFITS.  The board may provide retirement benefits for district employees by:
(1)  establishing or administering a retirement program; or
(2)  participating in:
(A)  the Texas County and District Retirement System; or
(B)  another statewide retirement system in which the district is eligible to participate.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1066.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1066.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for:
(1)  operating hospital facilities; and
(2)  providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1066.102. Restriction on County and Municipality Taxation and Debt

Sec. 1066.102.  RESTRICTION ON COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITY TAXATION AND DEBT.  Lavaca County and the City of Moulton may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care for district residents.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1066.103. Management, Control, and Administration

Sec. 1066.103.  MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.  The board shall manage, control, and administer the clinic or a hospital system and the district's money and resources.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1066.104. Rules

Sec. 1066.104.  RULES.  The board may adopt rules governing:
(1)  the operation of the clinic or a hospital and hospital system; and
(2)  the duties, functions, and responsibilities of district staff and employees.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1066.105. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1066.105.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  The board may prescribe:
(1)  the method of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and
(2)  accounting and control procedures for the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1066.106. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment

Sec. 1066.106.  DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The board shall determine:
(1)  the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain the clinic or an adequate hospital system; and
(2)  the type of equipment necessary for medical care.
(b)  The board may:
(1)  acquire property, including facilities and equipment, for the district for the clinic or the hospital system; and
(2)  mortgage or pledge the property as security for the payment of the purchase price.
(c)  The board may lease district facilities for the district.
(d)  The board may sell or otherwise dispose of property, including facilities or equipment, for the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1066.107. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1066.107.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in property located in district territory if the interest is necessary for the district to exercise a right 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 the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.
(c)  In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:
(1)  pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;
(2)  provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or
(3)  provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or writ of error.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1066.108. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 1066.108.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  In exercising the power of eminent domain, if the board requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of any railroad, highway, pipeline, or electric transmission and electric distribution, telegraph, or telephone line, conduit, pole, or facility, the district must bear the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction to provide comparable replacement, without enhancement of facilities, after deducting the net salvage value derived from the old facility.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1066.109. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1066.109.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust for any purpose and under any direction, limitation, or other provision prescribed in writing by the donor that is consistent with the proper management of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1066.110. Construction Contracts

Sec. 1066.110.  CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.  (a)  The board may enter into construction contracts for the district.
(b)  The board may enter into a construction contract that involves the expenditure of more than the amount provided by Section 271.024, Local Government Code, only after competitive bidding as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1066.111. Operating and Management Contracts

Sec. 1066.111.  OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.  The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a district facility for the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1066.112. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Services

Sec. 1066.112.  CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR SERVICES.  The board may contract with a political subdivision of this state or with a state or federal agency for the district to:
(1)  furnish a mobile emergency medical service; or
(2)  provide for the investigatory or welfare needs of district inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1066.113. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1066.113.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When a patient who resides in the district is admitted 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)  The district without charge shall provide to a patient who resides in the district the care and treatment that the patient or a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support cannot pay.
(c)  On determining that the patient or a relative legally responsible for the patient's support can pay for all or part of the care and treatment provided by the district, the district administrator shall report that determination to the board, and the board shall issue an order directing the patient or the relative to pay the district a specified amount each week.  The amount must be based on the individual's ability to pay.
(d)  The district administrator may collect money owed to the district from the patient's estate or from that of a relative who was legally responsible for the patient's support in the manner provided by law for collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.
(e)  If there is a dispute relating to an individual's ability to pay or if the district administrator has any doubt concerning an individual's ability to pay, the board shall:
(1)  call witnesses;
(2)  hear and resolve the question; and
(3)  issue a final order.
(f)  A final order of the board may be appealed to a district court in Lavaca County.  The substantial evidence rule applies to the appeal.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1066.114. Reimbursement for Services

Sec. 1066.114.  REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES.  (a)  The board shall require a county, municipality, or public hospital located outside the district to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county, municipality, or public hospital as provided by Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code.
(b)  The board shall require the sheriff of Lavaca County or the police chief of the City of Moulton to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a person who is confined in a jail facility of Lavaca County or the City of Moulton and is not a district resident.
(c)  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1066.115. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1066.115.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  The board may sue and be sued on behalf of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1066.151. Budget

Sec. 1066.151.  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 revenue and balances available to cover the proposed budget; and
(7)  the estimated tax rate required.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1066.152. Notice; Hearing; Adoption of Budget

Sec. 1066.152.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
Sec. 1066.153.  AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.  After the annual budget is adopted, the budget may be amended on the board's approval.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1066.154. Restriction on Expenditures

Sec. 1066.154.  RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.  Money may be spent only for an expense included in the budget or an amendment to the budget.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1066.155. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1066.155.  FISCAL YEAR.  (a)  The district operates on a fiscal year established by the board.
(b)  The fiscal year may not be changed:
(1)  when revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or
(2)  more than once in a 24-month period.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1066.156. Annual Audit

Sec. 1066.156.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  The board annually shall have an audit made of the district's financial condition.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1066.157. Inspection of Annual Audit and District Records

Sec. 1066.157.  INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.  The annual audit and other district records are open to inspection during regular business hours at the district's principal office.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1066.158. Financial Report

Sec. 1066.158.  FINANCIAL REPORT.  As soon as practicable after the close of the fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board:
(1)  a sworn statement of the amount of district money; and
(2)  an account of the disbursements of that money.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1066.159. Depository

Sec. 1066.159.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select at least one bank to serve as a depository for district money.
(b)  District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1066.160(b) 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 must remain on deposit.  This subsection does not limit the power of the board to place a portion 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 first executes 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1066.160. Spending and Investment Restrictions

Sec. 1066.160.  SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.  (a)  Except as provided by Sections 1066.110, 1066.201, 1066.204, and 1066.205, the district may not incur a debt payable from district revenue other than the revenue on hand or to be on hand in the current and immediately following district fiscal years.
(b)  The board may invest operating, depreciation, or building reserves only in funds or securities specified by Chapter 2256, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1066.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1066.201.  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)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements; or
(2)  equip buildings or improvements for clinic or hospital purposes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1066.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1066.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1066.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the bonds mature.
(b)  The tax required by this section together with any other ad valorem tax the district imposes may not in any year exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1066.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1066.203.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  The board may order a bond election.
(c)  The order calling the election must specify:
(1)  the nature and date of the election;
(2)  the hours during which the polls will 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.
(d)  Notice of a bond election shall be given as provided by Section 1251.003, Government Code.
(e)  The board shall declare the results of the election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1066.204. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1066.204.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue revenue bonds to:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for clinic or hospital purposes; or
(2)  acquire sites to be used for clinic or hospital purposes.
(b)  The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenue derived from the operation of the clinic or 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1066.205. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1066.205.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding indebtedness issued or assumed by the district.
(b)  A refunding bond may be:
(1)  sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of the outstanding indebtedness; or
(2)  exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar principal amount of outstanding indebtedness.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1066.206. Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 1066.206.  MATURITY OF BONDS.  District bonds must mature not later than 50 years after the date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1066.207. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1066.207.  EXECUTION OF BONDS.  (a)  The board president shall execute the district's bonds in the district's name.
(b)  The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1066.208. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1066.208.  BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state:
(1)  bonds issued by the district;
(2)  any transaction relating to the bonds; and
(3)  profits made in the sale of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1066.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1066.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The board may impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.
(b)  The tax may be used to pay:
(1)  indebtedness issued or assumed by the district; and
(2)  the maintenance and operating expenses of the district.
(c)  The district may not impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on revenue bonds issued under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1066.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1066.252.  TAX RATE.  (a)  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 the tax.
(b)  The tax rate for all purposes may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1066 - Moulton Community Medical Clinic District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1066.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1066.253.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1067 - Muenster Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1067.001. Definitions

Sec. 1067.001.  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 Muenster 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 1067 - Muenster Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1067.002. Authority for Creation

Sec. 1067.002.  AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.  The Muenster Hospital District is created under the authority of 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 1067 - Muenster Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1067.003. Essential Public Function

Sec. 1067.003.  ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.  The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of 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 1067 - Muenster Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1067.004. District Territory

Sec. 1067.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2a, Chapter 477, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965.
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 1067 - Muenster Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1067.005. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1067.005.  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 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 1067 - Muenster Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1067.006. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1067.006.  RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.  The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 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 1067 - Muenster Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1067.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1067.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The district consists of seven elected 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.
(d)  The election order must state the time, place, and purpose of the election.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 221 (H.B. 886), Sec. 1, eff. May 25, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1067 - Muenster Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1067.052. Notice of Election

Sec. 1067.052.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  Notice of an election of directors shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the district in accordance with Section 4.003(a)(1), 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 1067 - Muenster Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1067.053. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1067.053.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  To be eligible to serve as a director, a person must be:
(1)  a resident of the district; and
(2)  a qualified voter.
(b)  A district employee may not serve as a director.
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 1067 - Muenster Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1067.054. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1067.054.  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 1067 - Muenster Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1067.055. Officers

Sec. 1067.055.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect one of the directors as president and one director as vice president-secretary.
(b)  The vice president-secretary shall act as a secretary of the board.
(c)  Each officer serves for a term of one year.
(d)  The president has the same right to vote as any other director.
(e)  If the president is absent or fails and declines to act, the vice president-secretary shall perform the president's duties and exercise the president's powers under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 221 (H.B. 886), Sec. 2, eff. May 25, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1067 - Muenster Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1067.056. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1067.056.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A director is not entitled to compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in attending to district business.  The expenses must be:
(1)  reported in the district's records; and
(2)  approved 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 1067 - Muenster Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1067.057. Chief Executive Officer; Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Sec. 1067.057.  CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; ASSISTANT TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.  (a)  The board shall appoint a qualified person to be known as the chief executive officer of the district.
(b)  The board may appoint an assistant to the chief executive officer.
(c)  The chief executive officer and any assistant to the chief executive officer serve at the will of the board and are entitled to the compensation determined by the board.
(d)  The board may require the chief executive officer, before assuming the chief executive officer's duties, to 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 faithful performance of the chief executive officer'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.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 221 (H.B. 886), Sec. 3, eff. May 25, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 221 (H.B. 886), Sec. 4, eff. May 25, 2019.