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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1122.109. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1122.109.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in property located in district territory if the interest is necessary for the district to exercise the rights or authority conferred by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except that the district is not required to deposit with the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.
(c)  In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:
(1)  pay in advance or provide bond or other security for costs in the trial court;
(2)  provide bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or
(3)  provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or petition for review.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1122.110. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 1122.110.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  In exercising the power of eminent domain, if the board requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction of any railroad, highway, pipeline, or electric transmission and electric distribution, telegraph, or telephone line, conduit, pole, or facility, the district shall pay the actual cost of that activity to provide a comparable replacement, without enhancement of facilities, after deducting the net salvage value derived from the old facility.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1122.111. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1122.111.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust for any purpose and under any direction, limitation, or provision in writing by the donor that is consistent with the proper management of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1122.112. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1122.112.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When a person who resides in the district is admitted as a patient to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the financial circumstances of:
(1)  the patient; and
(2)  a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support.
(b)  To the extent that the patient or a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support cannot pay for care and treatment provided by the district, the district shall supply the care and treatment without charging the patient or the patient's relative.
(c)  On determining that the patient or a relative legally responsible for the patient's support can pay for all or part of the care and treatment provided by the district, the district administrator shall report that determination to the board, and the board shall issue an order directing the patient or the relative to pay the district a specified amount each week.  The amount must be based on the person's ability to pay.
(d)  The district administrator may collect money owed to the district from the patient's estate or from that of a relative legally responsible for the patient's support in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses in the last illness of a deceased person.
(e)  If there is a dispute relating to a person's ability to pay or if the district administrator has any doubt concerning a person's ability to pay, the board shall call witnesses, hear and resolve the question, and issue a final order.  The order may be appealed to a district court in any county in which the district is located.  The substantial evidence rule applies to an appeal under this subsection.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1122.113. Reimbursement for Services

Sec. 1122.113.  REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES.  (a)  The board shall require a county, municipality, or public hospital located outside of the district to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county, municipality, or hospital, as provided by Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code.
(b)  The board shall require the sheriff of Hidalgo County to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a person who is confined in a jail facility of Hidalgo 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1122.114. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 1122.114.  NONPROFIT CORPORATION.  (a)  The district may create and sponsor a nonprofit corporation under the Business Organizations Code and may contribute money to or solicit money for the corporation.
(b)  A corporation created under this section may use money contributed by the district only to provide health care or other services the district is authorized to provide under this chapter.
(c)  The corporation may invest the corporation's money in any manner in which the district may invest the district's money, including investing money as authorized by Chapter 2256, Government Code.
(d)  The board shall establish controls to ensure that the corporation uses its money as required by this section.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1122.115. Loans and Grants for Economic Development Purposes

Sec. 1122.115.  LOANS AND GRANTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES.  Under the authority granted by Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may loan or grant money to any person for the development of medical education and research in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1122.116. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1122.116.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  The board may sue and be sued on behalf of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1122.117. Construction Contracts; Advertising for Certain Construction Contracts

Sec. 1122.117.  CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS; ADVERTISING FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.  (a)  The board may enter into a construction contract on the district's behalf.
(b)  The board may enter into a construction contract only after competitive bidding as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code, if the amount of the contract is greater than the amount provided by Section 271.024 of that code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1122.151. Budget

Sec. 1122.151.  BUDGET.  (a)  The board and the district administrator shall jointly prepare a proposed annual budget for the district.
(b)  The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a statement of:
(1)  the outstanding obligations of the district;
(2)  the amount of cash on hand to the credit of each fund of the district;
(3)  the amount of money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;
(4)  the amount of money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;
(5)  the amount of the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;
(6)  the estimated amount of revenues and balances available to cover the proposed budget; and
(7)  the estimated tax rate required.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 9, eff. June 10, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1122.152. Notice; Hearing; Adoption of Budget

Sec. 1122.152.  NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed 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 proposed budget.  The board may make a change in the proposed budget that the board determines to be in the interests of the taxpayers.
(e)  The budget is effective only after:
(1)  adoption by the board; and
(2)  approval by the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 10, eff. June 10, 2015.
Sec. 1122.153.  AMENDMENT OF BUDGET.  After the budget is adopted, the budget may be amended if the proposed amendment is:
(1)  adopted by the board; and
(2)  approved by the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 11, eff. June 10, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1122.154. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1122.154.  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 in which revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or
(2)  more than once in a 24-month period.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1122.155. Annual Audit

Sec. 1122.155.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  The board shall have an annual audit made of the financial condition of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1122.156. Inspection of Annual Audit and District Records

Sec. 1122.156.  INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.  The annual audit and other district records are open to inspection during regular business hours at the principal office of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1122.157. Financial Report

Sec. 1122.157.  FINANCIAL REPORT.  As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board a sworn statement of the amount of district money and an account of the disbursement of that money.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1122.158. Short-Term Financing

Sec. 1122.158.  SHORT-TERM FINANCING.  The district may borrow money through short-term financing.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1122.159. Debt Limitation

Sec. 1122.159.  DEBT LIMITATION.  Except as provided by this chapter and Chapter 1207, Government Code, the district may not incur a debt payable from district revenue other than revenue available in the current fiscal year and the immediately following fiscal year of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1122.160. Depository

Sec. 1122.160.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select at least one bank to serve as a depository for district money.
(b)  The board may solicit bids from local financial institutions to determine which institution may serve as a depository for district money.
(c)  District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1122.161 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 board's power to place part of the district's money on time deposit or to purchase certificates of deposit.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1122.161. Restriction on Investment

Sec. 1122.161.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1122.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1122.201.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  If authorized by an election, the board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements;
(2)  equip buildings or improvements for district purposes; or
(3)  acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical service.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 12, eff. June 10, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1122.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1122.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1122.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax in an amount 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 taxes.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1122.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1122.203.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting in an election held for that purpose.
(b)  The board may order a bond election.  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 polling places;
(4)  the amounts of the bonds to be authorized; and
(5)  the maximum maturity of the bonds.
(c)  Notice of a bond election must be given as provided by Chapter 1251, Government Code.
(d)  The board shall declare the results of the election.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1122.204. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1122.204.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue revenue bonds to:
(1)  acquire, purchase, construct, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for district purposes;
(2)  acquire sites to be used for district purposes; or
(3)  acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical service to assist the district in carrying out its 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.
(c)  The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of the district property.
(d)  The bonds must be issued in the manner provided by Sections 264.042, 264.043, 264.046, 264.047, 264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by county hospital authorities.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 13, eff. June 10, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1122.205. Maturity

Sec. 1122.205.  MATURITY.  District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of their issuance.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1122.206. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1122.206.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1122.207. Bonds Not Subject to Taxation

Sec. 1122.207.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax › Section 1122.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1122.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to taxation by the district.
(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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 14, eff. June 10, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax › Section 1122.252. Limitation on Tax Rate

Sec. 1122.252.  LIMITATION ON TAX RATE.  (a)  Unless a higher rate is approved at an election held as provided by Section 1122.2521, the tax rate on all taxable property in the district for all purposes may not exceed 25 cents on each $100 valuation of the property according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll of the district.
(b)  In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider district income from sources other than taxation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 15, eff. June 10, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 16, eff. June 10, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax › Section 1122.2521. Election Required to Increase Tax Rate

Sec. 1122.2521.  ELECTION REQUIRED TO INCREASE TAX RATE.  (a)  The board may order an election to increase the district's maximum ad valorem tax rate to a rate greater than the maximum rate provided by Section 1122.252.
(b)  The ballot for an election held under this section must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The imposition of taxes by the Hidalgo County Healthcare District for district purposes at a rate not to exceed ____ (insert amount) cents on the $100 valuation of all property in the district."
(c)  The board may impose taxes at the rate authorized by the proposition if a majority of voters voting at an election held under this section favor the proposition.
(d)  This section does not authorize the board to impose taxes at a rate that exceeds the maximum ad valorem tax rate authorized by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.
(e)  Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 17, eff. June 10, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax › Section 1122.2522. Voter-Approval Tax Rate Provisions Applicable

Sec. 1122.2522.  VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE.  If in any year the board adopts a tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate calculated as provided by Chapter 26, Tax Code, an election under Section 26.07 of that code must be held to determine whether or not to approve the tax rate adopted by the board for that year.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 17, eff. June 10, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (S.B. 2), Sec. 84, eff. January 1, 2020.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax › Section 1122.2523. Residence Homestead Tax Provisions Applicable

Sec. 1122.2523.  RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD TAX PROVISIONS APPLICABLE.  (a)  The board shall ensure that all district residents receive all ad valorem tax exemptions and limitations that the residents are entitled to receive under the constitution and the Tax Code, including the exemption of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a fully disabled veteran or the disabled veteran's surviving spouse required by Section 11.131, Tax Code.
(b)  The board shall adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the district of a portion of the appraised value of a district resident's residence homestead as provided by Section 11.13(d), Tax Code.  Unless the board specifies a larger amount as provided by Section 11.13(e), Tax Code, the amount of the exemption required to be adopted by the board under this subsection is $3,000 of the appraised value of a district resident's residence homestead.  Section 11.13(f), Tax Code, applies to an exemption adopted by the board under this subsection.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 17, eff. June 10, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax › Section 1122.2524. Prohibition on Participation in Tax Increment Fund

Sec. 1122.2524.  PROHIBITION ON PARTICIPATION IN TAX INCREMENT FUND.  The district may not enter into an agreement to participate in a reinvestment zone designated by a municipality or a county under Chapter 311, Tax Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 17, eff. June 10, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax › Section 1122.2525. Reduction in Ad Valorem Tax Rate by County

Sec. 1122.2525.  REDUCTION IN AD VALOREM TAX RATE BY COUNTY.  The Hidalgo County Commissioners Court, in determining the county ad valorem tax rate for the first year in which the district imposes ad valorem taxes on property in the district, shall:
(1)  take into account the decrease in the amount the county will spend for health care purposes in that year because the district is providing health care services previously provided or paid for by the county; and
(2)  reduce the county's ad valorem tax rate in accordance with the decreased amount of required spending described by Subdivision (1).
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 17, eff. June 10, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter F. Ad Valorem Tax › Section 1122.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1122.253.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The board may provide for the appointment of a tax assessor-collector for the district or may contract for the assessment and collection of taxes as provided by the Tax Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1122.301. Dissolution; Election

Sec. 1122.301.  DISSOLUTION; ELECTION.  (a)  The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the voters voting in an election held for that purpose.
(b)  The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the district and disposing of the district's assets and obligations.
(c)  The board shall order an election if the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by at least 15 percent of the district's registered voters.
(d)  The order calling the election must state:
(1)  the nature of the election, including the proposition that is to appear on the ballot;
(2)  the date of the election;
(3)  the hours during which the polls will be open; and
(4)  the location of the polling places.
(e)  Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1122.302. Notice of Election

Sec. 1122.302.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  (a)  The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter by publishing a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks.
(b)  The first publication must appear not later than the 30th day before the date set for the election.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1122.303. Ballot

Sec. 1122.303.  BALLOT.  The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the Hidalgo County Healthcare District."
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 1596), Sec. 18, eff. June 10, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1122.304. Election Results

Sec. 1122.304.  ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor  dissolution, the board shall order that the district be dissolved.
(b)  If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter do not favor dissolution, the board shall continue to administer the district, and another election on the question of dissolution may not be held before the first anniversary of the date of the most recent election to dissolve the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1122.305. Transfer or Administration of Assets

Sec. 1122.305.  TRANSFER OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS.  (a)  If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall:
(1)  transfer the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and other assets belonging to the district to Hidalgo County or another governmental entity in Hidalgo County; or
(2)  administer the property, assets, and debts of the district until all money has been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.
(b)  If the board makes the transfer under Subsection (a)(1), the county or entity assumes all debts and obligations of the district at the time of the transfer and the district is dissolved.
(c)  If Subsection (a)(1) does not apply and the board administers the property, assets, and debts of the district under Subsection (a)(2), the district is dissolved when all money has been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1122.306. Imposition of Tax and Return of Surplus Taxes

Sec. 1122.306.  IMPOSITION OF TAX AND RETURN OF SURPLUS TAXES.  (a)  After the board determines that the district is dissolved, the board shall:
(1)  determine the debt owed by the district; and
(2)  impose on the property included in the district's tax rolls a tax that is in proportion of the debt to the property value.
(b)  On the payment of all outstanding debts and  obligations of the district, the board shall order the secretary to return to each district taxpayer the taxpayer's pro rata share of all unused tax money.
(c)  A taxpayer may request that the taxpayer's share of surplus tax money be credited to the taxpayer's county taxes.  If a taxpayer requests the credit, the board shall direct the secretary to transmit the funds to the tax assessor-collector for Hidalgo County.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1122 - Hidalgo County Healthcare District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1122.307. Report; Dissolution Order

Sec. 1122.307.  REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER.  (a)  After the district has paid all its debts and has disposed of all its money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.
(b)  Not later than the 10th day after the date the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order dissolving the district and releasing the board from any further duty or obligation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle A - Agriculture › Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3001.001. Definitions

Sec. 3001.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Assessment" includes a reassessment or supplemental assessment.
(2)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District.
(5)  "Obligation" means an obligation issued by the district under this chapter, including a bond, certificate, note, or other evidence of indebtedness.
(6)  "Project" means an agricultural project designated under Section 3001.110.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle A - Agriculture › Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3001.002. Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District

Sec. 3001.002.  SOUTHEAST TEXAS AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.  (a)  The Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District is created as a special district.
(b)  The board by resolution may change the district's name.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle A - Agriculture › Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3001.003. Purpose and Nature of District

Sec. 3001.003.  PURPOSE AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district is created as a conservation and reclamation district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, to:
(1)  conserve and develop the natural resources of this state, including certain agricultural resources;
(2)  conserve the soil for certain agricultural uses;
(3)  reclaim or drain overflowed lands or provide necessary irrigation for certain natural agricultural resources;  and
(4)  provide credit, grants, or other things of value to aid persons as provided by Section 52(a), Article III, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district exercises public and essential governmental functions.
(c)  The creation of the district is a program essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle A - Agriculture › Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3001.004. District Territory

Sec. 3001.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district includes all of the territory of Chambers County that is east of the center line of the Trinity River and north of the center line of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, other than property located inside the municipal boundaries of an incorporated municipality as of January 1, 1999, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Section 3001.116, or its predecessor statute, former Section 384.052, Local Government Code;  or
(2)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the description of the boundaries or in copying the description in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment;  or
(4)  legality or operation.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle A - Agriculture › Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3001.005. Applicability of and Relation to Other Law

Sec. 3001.005.  APPLICABILITY OF AND RELATION TO OTHER LAW.  (a)  Chapter 49, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
(b)  The district's authority under this chapter is not intended to duplicate the authority granted to the Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District or to limit the authority or jurisdiction of the navigation district.  To the extent the laws of this chapter conflict with the laws of that navigation district, the laws of the navigation district control over this chapter.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle A - Agriculture › Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3001.051. Board of Directors

Sec. 3001.051.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of nine directors.
(b)  The board by resolution may increase or decrease the number of directors on the board if the board determines that to do so is in the best interest of the district.  The board may not have more than 15 directors.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle A - Agriculture › Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3001.052. Qualifications

Sec. 3001.052.  QUALIFICATIONS.  (a)  To serve as a director, a person must be at least 18 years old and:
(1)  reside in the district;
(2)  own property in the district;  or
(3)  be an agent, employee, or tenant of a person who owns property in the district.
(b)  At least five directors must reside in or own property in Chambers County.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle A - Agriculture › Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3001.053. Terms

Sec. 3001.053.  TERMS.  The county commissioners court shall appoint the directors to serve staggered four-year terms with as near as possible to one-half of the directors' terms expiring on June 1 of each odd-numbered year.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle A - Agriculture › Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3001.054. Director's Bond

Sec. 3001.054.  DIRECTOR'S BOND.  (a)  As soon as practicable after a director is appointed, the director shall execute a $10,000 bond payable to the district and conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  Each director's bond must be approved by the board.
(c)  The bond shall be filed with and retained by the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle A - Agriculture › Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3001.055. Removal; Vacancy

Sec. 3001.055.  REMOVAL;  VACANCY.  (a)  The county commissioners court may remove a director for misconduct or failure to carry out the director's duties on petition by a majority of the other directors and after notice and hearing.
(b)  If a vacancy occurs on the board, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle A - Agriculture › Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3001.056. Officers

Sec. 3001.056.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect from its directors a president, vice president, and secretary.
(b)  The board by rule may provide for the election of other officers.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle A - Agriculture › Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3001.057. Meetings

Sec. 3001.057.  MEETINGS.  The board shall meet at least once every three months and at the call of the presiding officer or a majority of the directors.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle A - Agriculture › Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3001.058. Compensation; Reimbursement

Sec. 3001.058.  COMPENSATION;  REIMBURSEMENT.  A director serves without compensation but shall be reimbursed for a reasonable and necessary expense incurred in performing an official duty.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle A - Agriculture › Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3001.059. Conflict of Interest; Disclosure Required

Sec. 3001.059.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST;  DISCLOSURE REQUIRED.  (a)  Except as provided by this section:
(1)  a director may participate in all board votes and decisions;  and
(2)  Chapter 171, Local Government Code, governs conflicts of interest for directors.
(b)  Section 171.004, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.  A director who has a substantial interest in a business or charitable entity that will receive a pecuniary benefit from a board action shall file an affidavit with the board secretary declaring the interest.  Another affidavit is not required if the director's interest changes.
(c)  After the affidavit is filed, the director may participate in a discussion or vote on that action if:
(1)  a majority of the directors have similar interests in the same entity;  or
(2)  all similar business or charitable entities in the district will receive a similar pecuniary benefit.
(d)  A director who is an officer or employee of a public entity may not participate in a discussion of or vote on a matter regarding a contract with the public entity.
(e)  For purposes of this section, a director has a substantial interest in a charitable entity in the same manner that a person would have a substantial interest in a business entity under Section 171.002, Local Government Code.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle A - Agriculture › Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3001.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3001.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The district has the powers and duties that are necessary or desirable to carry out a power or duty expressly or implicitly granted under this chapter.
(b)  The district may perform acts necessary to perform the purposes of this chapter.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle A - Agriculture › Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3001.102. Limitation on District Powers

Sec. 3001.102.  LIMITATION ON DISTRICT POWERS.  The district may not exercise a power unless it furthers the purposes of this chapter.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle A - Agriculture › Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3001.103. Exercise of Powers Outside District

Sec. 3001.103.  EXERCISE OF POWERS OUTSIDE DISTRICT.  The district may exercise any of its powers outside the district territory if the board determines that there is a benefit to the district in exercising that power.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle A - Agriculture › Chapter 3001 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3001.104. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax Prohibited

Sec. 3001.104.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX PROHIBITED.  The district may not impose an ad valorem tax.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.