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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1104.062. Assistant District Administrator; Attorney

Sec. 1104.062.  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 assistant district administrator and the attorney for the district serve at the will of the board and are entitled to compensation as determined by the board.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1104.063. Appointment of Staff and Employees

Sec. 1104.063.  APPOINTMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.  (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 considered 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 persons for the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1104.064. Retirement Benefits

Sec. 1104.064.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1104.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1104.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for operating hospital facilities and for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1104.102. Restriction on Municipal Taxation and Debt

Sec. 1104.102.  RESTRICTION ON MUNICIPAL TAXATION AND DEBT.  The City of Teague 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1104.103. Management, Control, and Administration

Sec. 1104.103.  MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.  The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the district's money and resources.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1104.104. Rules

Sec. 1104.104.  RULES.  The board may adopt rules governing:
(1)  the operation of the hospital and hospital system; and
(2)  the duties, functions, and responsibilities of district staff and employees.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1104.105. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1104.105.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1104.106. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment

Sec. 1104.106.  DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The board shall determine:
(1)  the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system; and
(2)  the type of equipment necessary for hospital care.
(b)  The board may:
(1)  acquire property, including facilities and equipment, for the district for use in the hospital system; and
(2)  mortgage or pledge the property as security for payment of the purchase price.
(c)  The board may lease hospital facilities for the district.
(d)  The board may sell or otherwise dispose of property, including facilities or equipment, for the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1104.107. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1104.107.  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 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 petition for review.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1104.108. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 1104.108.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  In exercising the power of eminent domain, if the board requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction of any railroad, highway, pipeline, or electric transmission, 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1104.109. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1104.109.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1104.110. Construction Contracts

Sec. 1104.110.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1104.111. Operating and Management Contracts

Sec. 1104.111.  OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.  The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a hospital facility for the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1104.112. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Services

Sec. 1104.112.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1104.113. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1104.113.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When an individual who resides in the district is admitted as a patient to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the financial circumstances of:
(1)  the patient; and
(2)  a relative of the patient legally responsible for the patient's support.
(b)  To the extent that the patient or a relative of the patient 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 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 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 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)  The final order of the board may be appealed to a district court in the county in which the district is located.  The substantial evidence rule applies to the appeal.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1104.114. Reimbursement for Services

Sec. 1104.114.  REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES.  (a)  The board shall require a county or municipality located outside the district to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality.
(b)  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1104.115. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1104.115.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  The board may sue and be sued on behalf of the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1104.151. Budget

Sec. 1104.151.  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 to the credit of 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1104.152. Notice; Hearing; Adoption of Budget

Sec. 1104.152.  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 of 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
Sec. 1104.153.  AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.  After the annual budget is adopted, the budget may be amended on the board's approval.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1104.154. Restriction on Expenditures

Sec. 1104.154.  RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.  Money may be spent only for an expense included in the annual budget or an amendment to the budget.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1104.155. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1104.155.  FISCAL YEAR.  (a)  The district operates according to a fiscal year established by the board.
(b)  The fiscal year may not be changed:
(1)  during a period that revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or
(2)  more than once in a 24-month period.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1104.156. Annual Audit

Sec. 1104.156.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  The board annually shall have an audit made of the district's financial condition.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1104.157. Inspection of Annual Audit and District Records

Sec. 1104.157.  INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.  The annual audit and other district records shall be open to inspection during regular business hours at the district's principal office.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1104.158. Financial Report

Sec. 1104.158.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1104.159. Depository

Sec. 1104.159.  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 1104.160(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 shall remain on deposit.  This subsection does not limit the power of the board to:
(1)  place a part of district money on time deposit; or
(2)  purchase certificates of deposit.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1104.160. Spending and Investment Restrictions

Sec. 1104.160.  SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.  (a)  Except as provided by Sections 1104.110, 1104.201, 1104.204, and 1104.205, 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1104.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1104.201.  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; or
(2)  equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1104.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1104.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the bonds mature.
(b)  The tax required by this section together with any other ad valorem tax the district imposes may not in any year exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1104.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1104.203.  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.
(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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1104.204. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1104.204.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue revenue bonds to:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, equip, or renovate buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; or
(2)  acquire sites to be used for 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 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, 264.046, 264.047, 264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1104.205. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1104.205.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  District refunding bonds may be issued 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 outstanding indebtedness; or
(2)  exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar principal amount of outstanding indebtedness.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1104.206. Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 1104.206.  MATURITY OF BONDS.  District bonds must mature not later than 50 years after the date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1104.207. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1104.207.  EXECUTION OF BONDS.  The board president shall execute the district's bonds in the district's name, and the board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1104.208. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1104.208.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1104.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1104.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.
(b)  The tax may be used to pay:
(1)  the general obligation bonds issued and the indebtedness assumed by the district; and
(2)  district maintenance and operating expenses.
(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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1104.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1104.252.  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)  Unless the rate is increased as provided by Section 1104.253, the tax rate for all purposes may not exceed five 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1104.253. Election to Increase Maximum Tax Rate

Sec. 1104.253.  ELECTION TO INCREASE MAXIMUM TAX RATE.  (a)  The board may order an election to increase the district's maximum tax rate to 12 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.  The board shall order the election if the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by at least 50 registered voters in the district.
(b)  The ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The imposition of annual taxes by the district for hospital purposes at a rate not to exceed 12 cents on the $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district."
(c)  If the board finds that the election results favor the proposition, the board may impose taxes as authorized by the proposition.  If the board finds that the election results do not favor the proposition, another election on the question of increasing the district's maximum tax rate may not be held before the first anniversary of the date of the most recent election at which voters disapproved the proposition.
(d)  Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1104.254. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1104.254.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1104.301. Dissolution; Election

Sec. 1104.301.  DISSOLUTION; ELECTION.  (a)  The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A majority of the board may order that a dissolution election be held.
(c)  If the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by at least 10 percent of the registered voters of the district, according to the most recent official list of registered voters, the board shall order an election to be held.  The election shall be called not later than the 60th day after the date the petition is presented to the district.
(d)  The order calling the election must state:
(1)  the nature of the election, including the proposition to appear on the ballot;
(2)  the date of the election;
(3)  the hours during which the polls will be open; and
(4)  the location of the polling places.
(e)  Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1104.302. Notice of Election

Sec. 1104.302.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  (a)  The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter by publishing once a week for two consecutive weeks a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district.
(b)  The first publication must appear at least 35 days before the date set for the election.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1104.303. Ballot

Sec. 1104.303.  BALLOT.  The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the Teague Hospital District."
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1104.304. Election Results

Sec. 1104.304.  ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  If the board finds that the election results favor the proposition to dissolve the district, the board shall:
(1)  issue an order declaring the district be dissolved; and
(2)  specify in the order the date the dissolution takes effect.
(b)  If the board finds that the election results do not favor the proposition to dissolve the district, another dissolution election may not be held before the first anniversary of the date of the election at which the voters disapproved the proposition.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1104.305. Directors in Office After Dissolution

Sec. 1104.305.  DIRECTORS IN OFFICE AFTER DISSOLUTION.  The directors in office on the date of the dissolution shall continue in office, without further election, until:
(1)  the affairs of the district are effectively concluded; and
(2)  all duties or acts required of the board are completed.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1104.306. Imposition of Tax; Transfer of Debts

Sec. 1104.306.  IMPOSITION OF TAX; TRANSFER OF DEBTS.  After issuing the dissolution order, the board shall determine the debt owed by the district and shall:
(1)  impose on property subject to taxation in the district a tax in proportion of the debt to the property value and use the tax revenue to pay the district's bonds or satisfy other district debts; or
(2)  transfer the district's debts to any governmental entity assuming responsibility after dissolution of the district for providing hospital care in the territory included in the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1104.307. Disposition or Transfer of Assets and Debts

Sec. 1104.307.  DISPOSITION OR TRANSFER OF ASSETS AND DEBTS.  (a)  The board may not dispose of or transfer the district's assets except for due compensation unless:
(1)  the debts are transferred to another governmental entity embracing the district; and
(2)  the transferred assets are used for the benefit of citizens formerly in the district.
(b)  If the board transfers the district's debts to another governmental entity, the board shall also transfer to that governmental entity:
(1)  title to land, buildings, improvements, and equipment related to the hospital system owned by the district; and
(2)  operating money and reserves for operating expenses and money budgeted by the district to provide medical care for district residents for the remainder of the fiscal year in which the district is dissolved.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1104.308. Spending Restrictions

Sec. 1104.308.  SPENDING RESTRICTIONS.  After the effective date of the district's dissolution, the board may not spend any money except as authorized together with all reasonable dissolution expenses and the district's legal debts incurred before that date.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1104 - Teague Hospital District › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 1104.309. Report; Dissolution Order

Sec. 1104.309.  REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER.  (a)  After the district has paid all district debts and has disposed of all district money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Commissioners Court of Freestone County summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.  The report must include a summary of the district's debts.
(b)  Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners Court of Freestone County receives the report, the commissioners court shall:
(1)  determine whether the board has fulfilled the requirements of this subchapter; and
(2)  if the commissioners court determines the board has fulfilled its duties, enter an order to that effect.
(c)  On entry of an order under Subsection (b)(2), the directors are discharged from liability under their bonds.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1105 - Terry Memorial Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1105.001. Definitions

Sec. 1105.001.  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 Terry Memorial Hospital District.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1105 - Terry Memorial Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1105.002. Authority for Creation

Sec. 1105.002.  AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.  The Terry Memorial Hospital District is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and has the rights, powers, and duties provided by this chapter.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1105 - Terry Memorial Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1105.003. Essential Public Function

Sec. 1105.003.  ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.  The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1105 - Terry Memorial Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1105.004. District Territory

Sec. 1105.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Terry County, Texas.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1105 - Terry Memorial Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1105.005. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1105.005.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1105 - Terry Memorial Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1105.006. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1105.006.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1105 - Terry Memorial Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1105.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1105.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of seven directors elected from the district at large in the manner provided by Section 1105.0515.
(b)  Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code:
(1)  directors serve staggered two-year terms with the terms of three or four directors expiring each year as appropriate; and
(2)  a directors' election shall be held annually on the May uniform election date or another date authorized by law.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 18.101(11), eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 693 (H.B. 1583), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1105 - Terry Memorial Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1105.0515. Election of Directors by Cumulative Voting

Sec. 1105.0515.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BY CUMULATIVE VOTING.  (a)  All directors shall be elected at large using the cumulative voting procedure prescribed by this section.
(b)  All director positions to be filled at the election shall be voted on as one race by all qualified voters of the district.
(c)  Each voter is entitled to cast a number of votes equal to the number of positions to be filled at the election, except that the total number of votes cast by a voter may not exceed four.  A voter may cast one or more of the specified number of votes for any one or more candidates in any combination. Only whole votes may be cast and counted.
(d)  If a voter casts more than the number of votes to which the voter is entitled in the election, none of the voter's votes may be counted in that election.  If a voter casts fewer votes than entitled, all of the voter's votes are counted in that election.
(e)  The candidates who are elected are those, in the number to be elected, receiving the highest numbers of votes.
(f)  The secretary of state shall prescribe any additional procedures necessary for the orderly and proper administration of an election held in accordance with this section.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 693 (H.B. 1583), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1105 - Terry Memorial Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1105.052. Notice of Election

Sec. 1105.052.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  Notice of a directors' election must be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in Terry County in accordance with Section 4.003, Election Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 693 (H.B. 1583), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1105 - Terry Memorial Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1105.053. Ballot Application

Sec. 1105.053.  BALLOT APPLICATION.  A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file an application with the board secretary in accordance with Chapter 144, Election Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 693 (H.B. 1583), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1105 - Terry Memorial Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1105.054. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1105.054.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  A person must at the time of election or appointment as director be:
(1)  registered to vote in the district; and
(2)  at least 18 years of age.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1105 - Terry Memorial Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1105.055. Filing of Oath

Sec. 1105.055.  FILING OF OATH.  The constitutional oath of office executed by a director must be filed in the district's office.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1105 - Terry Memorial Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1105.056. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1105.056.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
(b)  If the number of directors is reduced to fewer than four for any reason, the remaining directors shall immediately call a special election to fill the vacancies.  If the remaining directors do not call the election, the county judge of Terry County may fill the vacancies by appointment.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1105 - Terry Memorial Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1105.057. Officers

Sec. 1105.057.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among its members a president, a vice president, and a secretary.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1105 - Terry Memorial Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1105.058. Compensation

Sec. 1105.058.  COMPENSATION.  A director is entitled to compensation at a rate determined by the board. The rate may not exceed $10 for each board meeting.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1105 - Terry Memorial Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1105.059. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1105.059.  VOTING REQUIREMENT.  A concurrence of four directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1105 - Terry Memorial Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1105.060. District Administrator; Assistant Administrator

Sec. 1105.060.  DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The board shall appoint a qualified person as district administrator.
(b)  The board may appoint an assistant administrator.
(c)  The district administrator and any assistant administrator serve at the will of the board and receive the compensation determined by the board.
(d)  On assuming the duties of district administrator, the administrator shall execute a bond payable to the district in an amount set by the board of not less than $10,000 that:
(1)  is conditioned on the administrator performing the administrator's duties; and
(2)  contains any other condition the board requires.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1105 - Terry Memorial Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1105.061. General Duties of District Administrator

Sec. 1105.061.  GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  Subject to any limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall:
(1)  supervise the work and activities of the district; and
(2)  direct the affairs of the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.