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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter D. Financial Administration of District › Section 1006.156. Borrowing Money in Emergency; Security

Sec. 1006.156.  BORROWING MONEY IN EMERGENCY; SECURITY.  (a)  The board may borrow money at a rate not to exceed the maximum annual percentage rate allowed by law for district obligations at the time the loan is made if the board declares that:
(1)  money is not available to meet authorized obligations of the district; and
(2)  an emergency exists.
(b)  To secure a loan, the board may pledge:
(1)  district revenues that are not pledged to pay bonded indebtedness of the district;
(2)  district taxes to be imposed by the district in the next 12-month period that are not pledged to pay the principal of or interest on district bonds; or
(3)  district bonds that have been authorized but not sold.
(c)  A loan for which taxes or bonds are pledged must mature not later than the first anniversary of the date the loan is made.  A loan for which district revenues are pledged must mature not later than the fifth anniversary of the date the loan is made.
(d)  The board may not spend money obtained from a loan under this section for any purpose other than:
(1)  the purpose for which the board declared an emergency; and
(2)  if district taxes or bonds are pledged to pay the loan, the purpose for which the pledged taxes were imposed or the pledged bonds were authorized.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1006.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1006.201.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements and to equip buildings and improvements for a hospital and the hospital system.
(b)  The board shall issue the bonds in compliance with the applicable provisions of Subtitles A and C, Title 9, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1006.202. Taxes to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1006.202.  TAXES TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued under Section 1006.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to:
(1)  create an interest and sinking fund; and
(2)  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 75 cents on each $100 assessed value of all taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 13.002, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1006.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1006.203.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The board 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 shall call the election.  The election must be held in accordance with Chapter 1251, Government Code.
(c)  The bond election order must specify:
(1)  the date of the election;
(2)  the location of the polling places;
(3)  the presiding election officers;
(4)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized;
(5)  the maximum interest rate of the bonds; and
(6)  the maximum maturity of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1006.204. Execution of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1006.204.  EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name.
(b)  The board secretary shall attest the bonds as provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1006.205. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1006.205.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding general obligation bonds or other refundable indebtedness issued by the district.
(b)  A refunding bond may be:
(1)  sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of the bonds or other refundable indebtedness to be refunded; or
(2)  exchanged in whole or in part for not less than a like principal amount of the bonds or other refundable indebtedness to be refunded.
(c)  If a refunding bond is sold, the bond must be issued and the payments must be made in the manner provided by Subchapters B and C, Chapter 1207, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1006.206. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1006.206.  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)  the transfer and issuance of the bonds; and
(3)  the profit made in the sale of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1006.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1006.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The board shall impose a tax on all property subject to district taxation in the manner provided by law for county taxes.
(b)  The board shall impose the tax to:
(1)  pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds issued by the district for hospital purposes;
(2)  provide for the operation and maintenance of the district and hospital system;
(3)  make improvements and additions to the hospital system; and
(4)  acquire necessary sites for the hospital system by purchase, lease, or condemnation.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1006.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1006.252.  TAX RATE.  The tax rate may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 assessed value of all taxable property.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1006 - Caprock Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1006.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1006.253.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  The tax assessor-collector of Floyd County shall collect taxes imposed by the district and promptly transfer the money collected to the district depository.
(b)  The assessor-collector shall receive the compensation provided for by contract with the district, except the compensation may not exceed the amount allowed for assessment and collection of county taxes.  The compensation shall be deposited in the county's general fund and reported as fees of office of the assessor-collector.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1007.001. Definitions

Sec. 1007.001.  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 Big Bend Regional Hospital District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1007.002. Authority for Creation

Sec. 1007.002.  AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.  The district is created under Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1007.003. District Territory

Sec. 1007.003.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of:
(1)  Presidio County, including all "cut over" or "banco" land on the north side of the Rio Grande; and
(2)  Brewster County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1007.004. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1007.004.  DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.  The support and maintenance of the district's hospital system and any indebtedness incurred by the district under this chapter may not become a charge against or obligation of this state.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1007.005. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1007.005.  RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.  The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1007.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1007.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The board consists of five directors elected from single-member voting subdistricts established by the board.
(b)  The board shall revise each single-member subdistrict after each federal decennial census to reflect population changes.  At the first election after the subdistricts are revised, a new director shall be elected from each subdistrict.  The directors shall draw lots to determine which two directors shall serve two-year terms and which three directors shall serve four-year terms.
(c)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
(d)  An election shall be held on the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year to elect the appropriate number of directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1007.052. Notice of Election

Sec. 1007.052.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  At least 35 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election must be published one time in a newspaper with general circulation in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1007.053. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1007.053.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A person may not be a candidate for or serve as a director unless the person is:
(1)  a district resident; and
(2)  a qualified voter.
(b)  A person is not eligible to serve as a director if the person is:
(1)  a district employee;
(2)  a party to a contract with the district to perform services for compensation; or
(3)  a physician who has staff privileges at a district facility.
(c)  A person who is elected from a single-member subdistrict or who is appointed to fill a vacancy for a single-member subdistrict must reside in that subdistrict.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1007.054. Bond; Record of Bond and Oath or Affirmation of Office

Sec. 1007.054.  BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE.  (a)  Each director shall qualify for office by executing a good and sufficient commercial bond for $1,000 that is:
(1)  payable to the district; and
(2)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The district shall pay for the directors' bonds.
(c)  Each director's bond and constitutional oath or affirmation of office shall be deposited in the district depository for safekeeping.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1007.055. Officers

Sec. 1007.055.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among its members a president, secretary, and treasurer at the first meeting of the board after each directors' election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1007.056. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1007.056.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A director serves without compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1007.057. District Administrator

Sec. 1007.057.  DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The board may employ a district administrator to manage the operations of the hospital system.
(b)  The district administrator may employ necessary personnel to perform the services provided by the system.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1007.058. Employees

Sec. 1007.058.  EMPLOYEES.The board may employ an attorney, general manager, bookkeeper, architect, and other employees necessary for the efficient operation of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1007.059. Retirement Benefits

Sec. 1007.059.  RETIREMENT BENEFITS.  The board may enter into any contract or agreement with this state or the federal government that is required to establish or continue a retirement program for the benefit of the district's employees.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1007.060. Maintenance of Records; Public Inspection

Sec. 1007.060.  MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.  The board shall:
(1)  maintain all district records, including books, accounts, notices, minutes, and other matters of the district and its operation, at the district office; and
(2)  make those records available for public inspection at reasonable times.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1007.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1007.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district shall provide all necessary hospital and medical care for the district's needy inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1007.102. Restriction on Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt

Sec. 1007.102.  RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT.  A political subdivision of this state, other than the district, may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations to provide hospital service or medical care in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1007.103. Medical Services for Presidio County

Sec. 1007.103.  MEDICAL SERVICES FOR PRESIDIO COUNTY.  (a)  The board shall periodically review the feasibility and desirability of operating a hospital in Presidio County.
(b)  The district shall operate a facility that provides medical services in Presidio County.  At a minimum, the facility must provide outpatient medical services to the district's residents.
(c)  The board may contract or otherwise cooperate with another entity to provide the services required by Subsection (b).
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1007.104. Management and Control of District

Sec. 1007.104.  MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF DISTRICT.  The management and control of the district is vested in the board, and the board has full power to manage and control the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1007.105. Hospital System

Sec. 1007.105.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  The district has the responsibility to establish a hospital or hospital system within its boundaries to provide hospital and medical care to the district's residents.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1007.1055. Mobile Emergency Medical Services

Sec. 1007.1055.  MOBILE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.  The district may provide mobile emergency medical services within the district's boundaries.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (S.B. 1526), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1007.106. Rules

Sec. 1007.106.  RULES.  (a)  The board shall adopt rules for the efficient operation of the district, including district facilities.
(b)  The board shall:
(1)  publish the rules in book form; and
(2)  provide copies to interested persons on request at district expense.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1007.107. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1007.107.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  The board may prescribe the method of making purchases and expenditures and the manner of accounting and control used by the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1007.108. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment

Sec. 1007.108.  DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.  The board may sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of property, including facilities or equipment, for the district.  The sale or other disposal must be at a public sale and at a price and on terms the board determines are most advantageous to the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1007.109. Surplus Property

Sec. 1007.109.  SURPLUS PROPERTY.  The board may donate to another governmental entity or to a charitable organization any surplus personal property or equipment if the donation serves a public purpose and is accompanied by adequate consideration.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1007.110. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1007.110.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any real, personal, or mixed property located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a power or duty conferred on the district 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, the district is not required to:
(1)  pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;  or
(2)  provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or writ of error.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1007.111. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1007.111.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1007.112. Contracts With Political Subdivisions for Hospital and Medical Care

Sec. 1007.112.  CONTRACTS WITH POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CARE.  The board may contract with another political subdivision to provide hospital and medical care for needy persons who reside outside the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1007.113. Payment for Treatment; Procedure

Sec. 1007.113.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT;  PROCEDURE.  (a)  A person who resides in the district is entitled to receive necessary medical and hospital care regardless of whether the person has the ability to pay for the care.
(b)  The board by rule shall adopt a procedure for determining:
(1)  the ability of a patient to pay for the patient's medical and hospital care; and
(2)  the amount each patient is required to pay.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1007.151. Budget

Sec. 1007.151.  BUDGET.  The board shall prepare a budget that includes:
(1)  proposed expenditures and disbursements;
(2)  estimated receipts and collections for the next fiscal year; and
(3)  the amount of taxes required to be imposed to meet the proposed budget.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1007.152. Proposed Budget: Notice and Hearing

Sec. 1007.152.  PROPOSED BUDGET:  NOTICE AND HEARING.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget.
(b)  Notice of the hearing must be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.
(c)  Any person who owns taxable property in the district and has rendered that property for taxation is entitled to:
(1)  appear at the hearing; and
(2)  be heard regarding any item in the proposed budget.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1007.153. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1007.153.  FISCAL YEAR.  The district's fiscal year is from October 1 to September 30.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1007.154. Annual Audit

Sec. 1007.154.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  (a)  The board annually shall require an independent audit of the district's books and records.
(b)  Not later than December 1 each year, the board shall file a copy of the audit with:
(1)  the comptroller; and
(2)  the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1007.155. Depository

Sec. 1007.155.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board by resolution shall designate a bank in Brewster or Presidio County as the district's depository.  The designated bank serves for two years and until a successor is designated.
(b)  All district money shall be deposited in the depository and secured in the manner provided for securing county funds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1007.201. Bonds

Sec. 1007.201.  BONDS.  The district may issue bonds to:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements; and
(2)  equip buildings for hospital purposes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1007.202. Tax to Pay Bonds

Sec. 1007.202.  TAX TO PAY BONDS.  The board may issue bonds under Section 1007.201 only if the board imposes 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.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1007.203. Bond Election

Sec. 1007.203.  BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The board may issue bonds under Section 1007.201 only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose.  The total face value of the bonds may not exceed the amount specified in the election order.
(b)  The board may order a bond election at any time.
(c)  The order calling an election must include:
(1)  the time of the election;
(2)  the location of the polling places;
(3)  the form of the ballots;
(4)  the presiding judge for each polling place;
(5)  the purpose of the bond issuance;
(6)  the amount of the proposed bond issuance;
(7)  the maximum interest rate of the bonds; and
(8)  the maximum maturity of the bonds.
(d)  A substantial copy of the election order shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks before the date of the election.  The first notice must be published not later than the 14th day immediately preceding the day of the election.
(e)  A copy of the election results must be filed with the county clerk and become a public record.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1007.204. Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 1007.204.  MATURITY OF BONDS.  District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1007.205. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1007.205.  EXECUTION OF BONDS.  (a)  The board president shall execute the bonds in the district's name.
(b)  The board secretary shall countersign the bonds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1007.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1007.251.  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 only to:
(1)  pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds issued under this chapter;
(2)  provide for the operation and maintenance of the district and hospital system;
(3)  make improvements and additions to the hospital system; and
(4)  acquire sites for additions to the hospital system.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1007.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1007.252.  TAX RATE.  The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1007.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1007.253.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The tax assessor-collector for Brewster or Presidio County shall collect taxes for the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1008.001. Definitions

Sec. 1008.001.  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 Chillicothe Hospital District.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1008.002. Authority for Operation

Sec. 1008.002.  AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.  The Chillicothe Hospital District operates and is administered and financed in accordance with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1008.003. Essential Public Function

Sec. 1008.003.  ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.  The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1008.004. District Territory

Sec. 1008.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of County Commissioners Precinct No. 3 of Hardeman County, Texas, as those boundaries existed on April 26, 1979.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1008.005. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1008.005.  DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.  The support or maintenance of the district may not become a charge against or obligation of this state.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1008.006. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1008.006.  RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.  The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1008.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1008.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The board consists of seven directors elected from the district at large.
(b)  The board shall declare the results of the election.
(c)  Directors serve staggered two-year terms unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1008.052. Notice of Election

Sec. 1008.052.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  At least 30 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation in the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1008.053. Ballot Application

Sec. 1008.053.  BALLOT APPLICATION.  (a)  A person must file an application with the board secretary to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director.
(b)  The application must be filed at least 45 days before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1008.054. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1008.054.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is:
(1)  a resident of the district; and
(2)  a qualified voter.
(b)  A person is not eligible to serve as a director if the person is:
(1)  the district administrator;
(2)  the attorney for the district; or
(3)  a district employee.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1008.055. Bond; Record of Bond and Oath or Affirmation of Office

Sec. 1008.055.  BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE.  (a)  Each director may be required to execute a good and sufficient bond for $5,000 that is:
(1)  approved by the Commissioners Court of Hardeman County;
(2)  payable to the district; and
(3)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The district may pay for the directors' bonds with district money.
(c)  Each director's bond and constitutional oath or affirmation of office shall be kept in the permanent records of the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1008.056. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1008.056.  BOARD VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1008.057. Officers

Sec. 1008.057.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect:
(1)  a president and a vice president from among its members; and
(2)  a secretary, who need not be a director.
(b)  Each officer of the board serves for a term of one year.
(c)  The board shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1008.058. Compensation

Sec. 1008.058.  COMPENSATION.  A director or officer serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.  The expenses must be:
(1)  reported in the district's records; and
(2)  approved by the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1008.059. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1008.059.  VOTING REQUIREMENT.  A concurrence of four  directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1008.060. District Administrator

Sec. 1008.060.  DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The board may appoint a qualified person as district administrator.
(b)  The district administrator serves at the will of the board and is entitled to the compensation determined by the board.
(c)  On assuming the duties of district administrator, the administrator may execute a bond payable to the district in an amount set by the board of not less than $5,000 that:
(1)  is conditioned on the administrator performing the administrator's required duties; and
(2)  contains other conditions the board may require.
(d)  The board may pay for the bond with district money.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1008.061. General Duties of District Administrator

Sec. 1008.061.  GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall:
(1)  supervise the work and activities of the district; and
(2)  direct the affairs of the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1008.062. Attorney; Assistant District Administrator

Sec. 1008.062.  ATTORNEY; ASSISTANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The board may appoint qualified persons as:
(1)  the attorney for the district; and
(2)  the assistant district administrator.
(b)  The attorney for the district and the assistant district administrator serve at the will of the board and are entitled to the compensation determined by the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1008.063. Appointment and Recruitment of Staff and Employees

Sec. 1008.063.  APPOINTMENT AND RECRUITMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The board may appoint to the staff any physicians the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments as necessary.
(b)  The district may employ fiscal agents, accountants, architects, and attorneys the board considers proper.
(c)  The board may delegate to the district administrator the authority to hire district employees, including technicians and nurses.
(d)  The board may spend district money to recruit physicians, nurses, and other trained medical personnel. The board may pay the tuition or other expenses of a full-time medical student or other student in a health occupation who:
(1)  is enrolled in and is in good standing at an accredited medical school, college, or university; and
(2)  contractually agrees to become a district employee or independent contractor in return for that assistance.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1008.064. Personnel Contracts

Sec. 1008.064.  PERSONNEL CONTRACTS.  (a)  The board may contract to provide administrative or other personnel for the operation of the hospital facilities.
(b)  The contract may not have a term of more than 25 years.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1008.065. Retirement Benefits

Sec. 1008.065.  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1008 - Chillicothe Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1008.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1008.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility to:
(1)  operate all hospital facilities; and
(2)  provide medical and hospital care for the district's needy residents.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007.