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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1010.119. Reimbursement for Services to Nonresidents

Sec. 1010.119.  REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES TO NONRESIDENTS.  If a welfare patient, who is not a district resident, is admitted to a district facility, the district may:
(1)  seek reimbursement from the patient's county of residence; and
(2)  sue for reimbursement.
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 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1010.120. Authority to Sue and Be Sued; Service of Process

Sec. 1010.120.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED; SERVICE OF PROCESS.  (a)  The district, through its directors, may sue and be sued in the district's own name in any court of this state.
(b)  Service of process in any suit may be made by serving any two 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 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1010.151. Budget

Sec. 1010.151.  BUDGET.  An annual budget for each fiscal year shall be prepared as directed by, and for approval of, the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1010.152. Amendments to Budget

Sec. 1010.152.  AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.  The board may amend the budget as the board considers necessary.
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 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1010.153. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1010.153.  FISCAL YEAR.  The district's fiscal year ends on the last day of April.  The board may change the fiscal year.
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 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1010.154. Annual Audit

Sec. 1010.154.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  (a)  The board shall have an independent certified public accountant audit all transactions relating to the district for each fiscal year.
(b)  The accountant's audit report shall be submitted to the board not later than the 90th day after the date the fiscal year ends.
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 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1010.155. Depository

Sec. 1010.155.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select one or more banks to serve as the district's depository.
(b)  District money shall be deposited as received with the district's depository bank.
(c)  All deposits shall be secured in the manner provided for securing county funds.  Deposits may be placed on time deposit or used to purchase certificates of deposit.
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 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1010.156. Investment of District Money

Sec. 1010.156.  INVESTMENT OF DISTRICT MONEY.  The board may invest district money in:
(1)  bonds of the United States, this state, or any political subdivision of this state; or
(2)  bonds issued by any agency of the United States if the payment of the principal and interest is guaranteed by the United States.
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 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1010.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1010.201.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district for any purpose relating to:
(1)  the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings and improvements for hospital purposes; and
(2)  equipping buildings or improvements for those 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 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1010.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1010.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued under Section 1010.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation at a rate sufficient to:
(1)  pay the interest on the bonds as the interest comes due; and
(2)  provide and maintain a sinking fund adequate to pay the principal on the bonds as the principal matures.
(b)  The tax required by this section together with any other ad valorem tax the district imposes may not in any year exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of 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 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1010.203. Revenue and Special Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1010.203.  REVENUE AND SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue revenue or special obligation bonds as authorized by the laws of this state relating to the issuance of revenue or special obligation bonds, including Sections 264.042-264.049 and 284.031, Health and Safety Code.
(b)  Bonds issued under this section may be payable from and secured by revenue, encumbrances, and mortgages as authorized by law.  Any maintenance and operating expense of the system that is charged against the revenue of the system may include only items set forth and defined in the proceedings authorizing the bond 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 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1010.204. Bond Election

Sec. 1010.204.  BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The district may not issue bonds unless the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A proposition to authorize the issuance of district bonds may be submitted at any district 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 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1010.205. Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 1010.205.  MATURITY OF BONDS.  District bonds, including revenue 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 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1010.206. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1010.206.  EXECUTION OF BONDS.  Bonds shall be signed and executed as provided by the board in the resolution or order authorizing the issuance of 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 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1010.207. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1010.207.  BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state:
(1)  bonds issued or assumed by the district;
(2)  the transfer and issuance of the bonds; and
(3)  profits made in the sale of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1010.208. Refunding or Funding and Retiring Certain Older Bonds

Sec. 1010.208.  REFUNDING OR FUNDING AND RETIRING CERTAIN OLDER BONDS.  (a)  This section applies only to bonds approved in an election held before May 31, 1991.
(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (c) and notwithstanding any legal defect in the incurrence, issuance, or assumption of the obligation or indebtedness, the board may issue and sell bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to refund or fund and retire any outstanding obligation or other indebtedness the district has incurred, issued, or assumed.
(c)  The board may not use the power granted by this section to convert Farmers Home Administration bonds to tax 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 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1010.251. Tax Election

Sec. 1010.251.  TAX ELECTION.  The district may impose a tax only if authorized by a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose.
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 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1010.252. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1010.252.  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 shall be imposed for and may be pledged to:
(1)  meet the requirements of district bonds;
(2)  provide for the district's maintenance and operating expenses, including the cost of contract payments for hospital care for needy district inhabitants;
(3)  make improvements and additions to the district's hospitals or hospital system; and
(4)  acquire necessary sites for hospitals or the hospital system by gift, purchase, lease, or condemnation.
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 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1010.253. Tax Rate

Sec. 1010.253.  TAX RATE.  (a)  The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.
(b)  In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider all district income, including income from sources other than taxation that are available for the purposes described by Section 1010.252(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 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1010.254. Assessment and Collection by County Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1010.254.  ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  This section applies unless the board elects to have taxes assessed and collected under Section 1010.255 or 1010.256.
(b)  The tax assessor-collector of Burleson County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1010.255. Assessment and Collection by District Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1010.255.  ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  The board may elect to have district taxes assessed and collected by a tax assessor-collector appointed by the board.  An election under this subsection must be made by December 1 and governs the manner in which taxes are assessed and collected, until changed by the board.
(b)  The district tax assessor-collector must:
(1)  reside in the district; and
(2)  own real property subject to district taxation.
(c)  The board shall set for the district tax assessor-collector:
(1)  the terms of employment; and
(2)  compensation.
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 1010 - Burleson County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1010.256. Assessment and Collection by Tax Assessor-Collector of Another Political Subdivision

Sec. 1010.256.  ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR OF ANOTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.  (a)  The board may elect to have all or part of the district's taxes assessed and collected by a political subdivision in which any part of the district is located.  An election under this subsection must be made by December 1 and governs the manner in which taxes are assessed and collected, until changed by the board.
(b)  The tax assessor or collector of the political subdivision shall assess or collect the appropriate district taxes in accordance with the board's election under Subsection (a) and for the compensation agreed on by the board and the governing body of the political subdivision.
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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1011.001. Definitions

Sec. 1011.001.  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 Schleicher County 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1011.002. Authority for Operation

Sec. 1011.002.  AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.  The Schleicher County Hospital District operates in accordance with and has the powers and responsibilities provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.
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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1011.003. Political Subdivision

Sec. 1011.003.  POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.  The district is a political subdivision 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1011.004. District Territory

Sec. 1011.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Schleicher County.
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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1011.005. Correction of Invalid Procedures

Sec. 1011.005.  CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES.  If  a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the constitution of this state or of the United States, the district by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution.
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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1011.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1011.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 1011.064, the board consists of seven directors elected from the district at large.
(b)  Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code:
(1)  directors serve staggered two-year terms; and
(2)  a directors' election shall be held annually on a date authorized by Chapter 41, Election 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1011.052. Notice of Election

Sec. 1011.052.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  At least 10 days before the date of a directors' election, notice of the election must be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in Schleicher County.
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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1011.053. Ballot Petition

Sec. 1011.053.  BALLOT PETITION.  (a)  A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file with the board secretary a petition requesting that action.  The petition must be signed by not fewer than 10 registered voters.
(b)  The petition and an application for a place on the ballot that meets the requirements of the Election Code must be filed in the manner provided by Chapter 144, Election 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1011.054. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1011.054.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  A person may not be appointed or elected as a director unless the person is:
(1)  a resident of the district; and
(2)  at least 18 years of age at the time of the appointment or 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1011.055. Bond; Record of Bond and Oath

Sec. 1011.055.  BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH.  (a)  Each director shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $1,000 that is:
(1)  payable to the district; and
(2)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  Each director's bond and constitutional oath of office shall be deposited with the district's depository bank for safekeeping.
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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1011.056. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1011.056.  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, a district court, on application of a district voter or taxpayer, may order the directors to hold 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1011.057. Officers

Sec. 1011.057.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among its members a 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1011.058. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1011.058.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A director serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties on approval of the expenses 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1011.059. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1011.059.  VOTING REQUIREMENT.  A concurrence of a majority of 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1011.060. Meetings

Sec. 1011.060.  MEETINGS.  (a)  A board meeting may be called by the president or a majority of the directors.
(b)  Notice of the time and place of a board meeting must be given to each director not later than the seventh day before the time of the meeting.
(c)  This section does not prevent the board from establishing by resolution a regular time and place for meetings for which special notice is not 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1011.061. Employees

Sec. 1011.061.  EMPLOYEES.  The board may employ a general manager and other necessary professional and clerical personnel.
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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1011.062. Maintenance of Records; Public Inspection

Sec. 1011.062.  MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.Except as provided by Section 1011.055, all district records, including books, accounts, notices, and minutes, and all other matters of the district and the operation of its facilities shall be:
(1)  maintained at the district office; and
(2)  open to public inspection at the district office at all reasonable hours.
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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1011.063. Seal

Sec. 1011.063.  SEAL.  The board may adopt a seal 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1011.064. Alternative Election of Directors by Precinct

Sec. 1011.064.  ALTERNATIVE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BY PRECINCT.  (a)  The board may adopt an order to elect directors from five districts according to the commissioners precinct method.
(b)  If the board adopts an order under Subsection (a), one director is elected by the voters of the district at large and one director is elected from each county commissioners precinct by the voters of that precinct.
(c)  Except as provided by Subsection (e), a person must be:
(1)  a resident of the district to be eligible to be a candidate for or to serve as a director at large; and
(2)  a resident of the precinct to be a candidate for or to serve as a director from that precinct.
(d)  A person shall indicate on the application for a place on the ballot:
(1)  that the person seeks to represent the district at large; or
(2)  the precinct that the person seeks to represent.
(e)  When the boundaries of the county commissioners precincts are redrawn to reflect population changes after each federal decennial census, a director in office on the effective date of the change, or elected or appointed before the effective date of the change to a term of office beginning on or after the effective date of the change, shall serve the term or the remainder of the term in the precinct to which elected or appointed even if the change in boundaries places the director's residence outside the precinct for which the director was elected or appointed.
(f)  At the first directors' election after the adoption of an order under Subsection (a), five new directors shall be elected.  After the canvass of the returns of the election, the terms of all directors serving at the time of the election expire.
(g)  At the first meeting of the directors elected under this section, the directors shall draw lots to determine which three directors serve two-year terms and which two directors serve one-year terms.  After the terms of the initial directors elected under this section expire, each director serves a two-year term.
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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1011.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1011.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for providing medical and hospital care for the district's residents, including the district's needy and indigent 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1011.102. Restriction on County or Municipal Taxation

Sec. 1011.102.  RESTRICTION ON COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL TAXATION.  Schleicher County or a municipality in Schleicher County may not impose a tax 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1011.103. Management and Control of District

Sec. 1011.103.  MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF DISTRICT.  The management and control of the district is vested in 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1011.104. Rules

Sec. 1011.104.  RULES.  (a)  The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the district and district facilities.
(b)  The rules, on approval by the board, may be published in booklet form at district expense and may be made available to any taxpayer on request.
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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1011.105. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1011.105.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES. (a) The board may prescribe the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district.
(b)  The board shall prescribe:
(1)  all accounting and control procedures; and
(2)  the method of purchasing necessary supplies, materials, and equipment.
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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1011.106. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1011.106.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property located in district territory, if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a right, power, privilege, or function 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 brought by the district, the district is not required to:
(1)  pay in advance or provide bond or other security for costs in the trial court;
(2)  provide bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or
(3)  provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or petition for review.
Added by Acts 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1011.107. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1011.107.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
Added by Acts 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1011.108. Provision of Services Outside District

Sec. 1011.108.  PROVISION OF SERVICES OUTSIDE DISTRICT.  On approval of the board, the district may provide primary care, emergency services, preventive medical services, and other health-related services outside the district if the services serve the district's purpose.
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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1011.109. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1011.109.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When a patient who claims to be indigent is admitted to a district facility, the board shall have an inquiry made into the circumstances of:
(1)  the patient; and
(2)  the patient's relatives legally liable for the patient's support.
(b)  If an agent designated by the district to handle the inquiry determines that the patient or those relatives cannot pay for all or part of the patient's care and treatment in the hospital, the amount that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.
(c)  If it is determined that the patient or those relatives are liable to pay for all or part of the patient's care and treatment, the patient or those relatives shall be ordered to pay to the district's treasurer a specified amount each week for the patient's support.  The amount ordered must be proportionate to their financial ability and may not exceed the actual per capita cost of maintenance.
(d)  The district may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from those relatives legally liable for the patient's support, in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.
(e)  If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay or doubt in the mind of the district's designated agent, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:
(1)  resolve the dispute or doubt; and
(2)  issue any appropriate order.
(f)  The order may be appealed to the district court.
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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1011.110. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1011.110.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  As a governmental agency, the district may sue and be sued in its own name in any court in 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1011.151. Budget

Sec. 1011.151.  BUDGET.  The board annually shall have a budget prepared for the next fiscal year that includes:
(1)  proposed expenditures and disbursements;
(2)  estimated receipts and collections; and
(3)  the amount of taxes required to be imposed for the year.
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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1011.152. Proposed Budget: Notice and Hearing

Sec. 1011.152.  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 Schleicher County not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.
(c)  Any district taxpayer is entitled to:
(1)  appear at the time and place designated in the notice; and
(2)  be heard regarding any item included in the proposed 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1011.153. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1011.153.  FISCAL YEAR.  The district's fiscal year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31.
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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1011.154. Annual Audit

Sec. 1011.154.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  (a)  The board annually shall have an independent audit made of the district's books and records for the preceding fiscal year.
(b)  Not later than March 31 each year, the audit shall be filed:
(1)  with the comptroller; and
(2)  at 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1011.155. Depository or Treasurer

Sec. 1011.155.  DEPOSITORY OR TREASURER.  (a)  The board by resolution shall designate a bank or banks in Schleicher County as the district's depository or treasurer.  A designated bank serves for two years and until a successor is designated.
(b)  All income received by the district shall be deposited with the district depository.
(c)  All district money shall be secured in the manner provided for securing county funds.
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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1011.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1011.201.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district for any purpose relating to the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings or improvements and equipping buildings and 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1011.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1011.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  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 general obligation bonds issued under Section 1011.201 as the bonds mature.
(b)  The tax required by this section together with any maintenance and operations tax the district imposes may not in any year exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1011.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1011.203.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  The board may order a bond election on its own motion.
(c)  The order must specify:
(1)  the location of the polling places;
(2)  the presiding election officers;
(3)  the purpose for which the bonds are to be issued;
(4)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized;
(5)  the maximum interest rate of the bonds; and
(6)  the maximum maturity date of the bonds.
(d)  Notice of a bond election shall be given by publishing a substantial copy of the order in a newspaper of general circulation in Schleicher County once each week for two consecutive weeks before the date of the election. The first publication must occur at least 14 days before the date 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1011.204. Maturity of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1011.204.  MATURITY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  District general obligation bonds must mature not later than 40 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1011.205. Execution of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1011.205.  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 countersign 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1011.206. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1011.206.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  District refunding bonds may be issued without an election and in the manner provided by this subchapter to refund outstanding bonds 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 outstanding bonds; or
(2)  exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar amount of the outstanding bonds and the unpaid matured interest on those 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1011.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1011.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  On final approval of the budget, the board shall impose a tax on all taxable property in the district subject to district taxation.
(b)  The board shall impose the tax to:
(1)  pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds issued by the district for hospital purposes as provided by this chapter;
(2)  provide for the maintenance and operations of the hospital, hospital system, or related facilities;
(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 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1011.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1011.252.  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 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 1011 - Schleicher County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1011.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1011.253.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The tax assessor-collector of Schleicher County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by 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 1012 - Childress County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1012.001. Definitions

Sec. 1012.001.  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 Childress County 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 1012 - Childress County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1012.002. Authority for Creation

Sec. 1012.002.  AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.  The district is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and has the rights, powers, and duties prescribed by this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1012 - Childress County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1012.003. Essential Public Function

Sec. 1012.003.  ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.  The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1012 - Childress County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1012.004. District Territory

Sec. 1012.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Childress County, Texas.
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 1012 - Childress County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1012.005. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1012.005.  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 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 1012 - Childress County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1012.006. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1012.006.  RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.  The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1012 - Childress County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1012.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1012.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of seven directors elected from the district at large.
(b)  Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code:
(1)  directors serve staggered two-year terms, with three directors elected in even-numbered years and four directors elected in odd-numbered years; and
(2)  a director's election shall be held each year on the May uniform election date prescribed by Section 41.001, Election Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.