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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1001 - City of Amarillo Hospital District › Subchapter H. Bonds › Section 1001.359. Charge for Occupancy or Use of Hospital Facility

Sec. 1001.359.  CHARGE FOR OCCUPANCY OR USE OF HOSPITAL FACILITY.  The governing body and the board shall establish and collect charges for the occupancy or use of a hospital facility and for related services in the amounts and manner determined by the board.  The charges shall be set and collected in amounts at least sufficient with any other pledged resources to:
(1)  pay the principal of, interest on, and any other amounts required in relation to the bonds issued by the district; and
(2)  to the extent required by the bond ordinance, pay all or any part of the operation, maintenance, and other expenses of the hospital 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 1001 - City of Amarillo Hospital District › Subchapter H. Bonds › Section 1001.360. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1001.360.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding general obligation bonds issued or assumed by the district.
(b)  Refunding bonds may be:
(1)  sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bonds applied to the payment of the bonds to be refunded; or
(2)  exchanged in whole or in part for not less than a like amount of bonds to be refunded and the matured but unpaid interest on those bonds.
(c)  The refunding bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
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 1001 - City of Amarillo Hospital District › Subchapter H. Bonds › Section 1001.361. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1001.361.  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)  a transaction relating to the bonds; and
(3)  profits 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 1001 - City of Amarillo Hospital District › Subchapter I. Taxes › Section 1001.401. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1001.401.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The governing body shall impose on all taxable property in the district, for the benefit of the district, a tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of the property.
(b)  The governing body shall impose the tax at the same time taxes are imposed for municipal purposes, using the municipal appraisal roll.
(c)  The tax may be used to:
(1)  pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds assumed or issued by the district for hospital purposes as provided by this chapter;
(2)  provide for the operation and maintenance of the hospital or hospital system; and
(3)  when requested by the board and approved by the governing body, make improvements and additions to the hospital system and acquire necessary sites 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 1001 - City of Amarillo Hospital District › Subchapter I. Taxes › Section 1001.402. Duty to Impose Tax

Sec. 1001.402.  DUTY TO IMPOSE TAX.  (a)  The ordinance authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds may pledge the proceeds of an annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the district's operation and maintenance expenses.
(b)  If the annual ad valorem tax is pledged, the governing body shall, during each year during which the bonds are outstanding, compute a tax rate sufficient to pay the operation and maintenance expenses.  The tax rate shall be based on the most recent certified appraisal roll of the district.
(c)  The ad valorem tax shall be imposed on all taxable property in the district for each year the bonds are outstanding.  The tax shall be assessed and collected each year and used for the purpose prescribed by this section to the extent required.
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 1001 - City of Amarillo Hospital District › Subchapter I. Taxes › Section 1001.403. Potter County Tax

Sec. 1001.403.  POTTER COUNTY TAX.  (a)  The Potter County Commissioners Court may impose an ad valorem tax on all property inside the county and outside the boundaries of the City of Amarillo to provide financial aid to the district.
(b)  The tax may not exceed 10 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property described by Subsection (a).
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 1001 - City of Amarillo Hospital District › Subchapter I. Taxes › Section 1001.404. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1001.404.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  The tax assessor and collector for the City of Amarillo shall collect taxes imposed on all property subject to district taxation in the same manner and under the same conditions as for city taxes.
(b)  From payments to the district, the tax assessor and collector shall deduct fees for assessing and collecting the tax.  The fee may not exceed 1-1/2 percent of the amount collected as determined by the governing body.  The collected fees shall be deposited in the City of Amarillo's general fund.
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 1001 - City of Amarillo Hospital District › Subchapter I. Taxes › Section 1001.405. Interest, Penalties, and Discounts

Sec. 1001.405.  INTEREST, PENALTIES, AND DISCOUNTS.  Interest, penalties, and discounts on taxes paid to the district shall be the same as those on taxes paid to the city.
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 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1002.001. Definitions

Sec. 1002.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "District" means the Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas.
(3)  "Director" means a member of the board.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1002.002. Authority for Creation

Sec. 1002.002.  AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.  The Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas, is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1002.003. Political Subdivision

Sec. 1002.003.  POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.  The district is a political subdivision of this state.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1002.004. District Territory

Sec. 1002.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 120, Acts of the 60th Legislature, Regular Session, 1967, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter D or its predecessor statute, Section 4a, Chapter 120, Acts of the 60th Legislature, Regular Session, 1967;  or
(2)  other law.
(b)  The legislature finds that the boundaries and field notes of the district contained in Section 1, Chapter 120, Acts of the 60th Legislature, Regular Session, 1967, form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to issue bonds;
(3)  the right of the district to impose taxes;  or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district in any other manner.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1002.005. Correction of Invalid Procedures

Sec. 1002.005.  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.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1002.006. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1002.006.  DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.  The support and maintenance of the district's hospital system may not become a charge against or obligation of this state.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1002.051. Board of Directors; Election

Sec. 1002.051.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS;  ELECTION.  (a)  The board consists of nine persons elected as provided by this section.
(b)  For the purpose of electing a board, the district is divided into three areas:
(1)  Area Angleton, composed of:
(A)  all territory within Brazoria County election precincts Nos. 1, 2, and 5 that is within the boundaries of the Angleton Independent School District, as those precincts and those boundaries existed on January 1, 1967;  and
(B)  that part of Brazoria County election precinct No. 6 that is west of Chocolate Bayou and within the boundaries of the Angleton Independent School District, as that precinct and those boundaries existed on January 1, 1967;
(2)  Area Danbury, composed of all territory within the boundaries of the Danbury Independent School District, as those boundaries existed on January 1, 1967;  and
(3)  Area Rosharon, composed of:
(A)  all territory within Brazoria County election precinct No. 9 that is not within the boundaries of the Danbury Independent School District, as that precinct and those boundaries existed on January 1, 1967;  and
(B)  all territory within Brazoria County election precinct No. 21 that is not within the boundaries of the Manvel Independent School District, as that precinct and those boundaries existed on January 1, 1967.
(c)  A change in the boundaries of an election precinct or a school district does not affect or change the boundaries of an area prescribed by Subsection (b).
(d)  Eight directors are elected by position and one director is elected at large.  The persons elected for Director, Position Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 must be residents of Area Angleton.  The persons elected for Director, Position Nos. 6 and 7 must be residents of Area Danbury.  The person elected for Director, Position No. 8 must be a resident of Area Rosharon.  The director elected for Position No. 9 must be a resident of the district at large.
(e)  At each directors' election, all qualified voters of the district may vote for directors.  The candidate for a position receiving the highest number of votes for election to that position is a director for the district.
(f)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.  The district shall hold an election each odd-numbered year to elect the appropriate number of directors.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 826 (S.B. 1861), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1119 (H.B. 3905), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1002.052. Bond; Record of Bond and Oath of Office

Sec. 1002.052.  BOND;  RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OF OFFICE.  (a)  Each director shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $5,000 that is:
(1)  approved by the Commissioners Court of Brazoria County and the board;
(2)  payable to the district;  and
(3)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The bond and the constitutional oath of office shall be kept in the permanent records of the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1002.053. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1002.053.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(b)  If the number of directors is reduced to less than five, the remaining directors shall immediately call a special election to fill the vacancies.  On application of any voter or taxpayer of the district when the board fails to call an election, a district court may order the directors to hold the election.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1002.054. Officers

Sec. 1002.054.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect a president and a secretary from among the directors to serve until the next directors election.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1002.055. Compensation; Reimbursement

Sec. 1002.055.  COMPENSATION;  REIMBURSEMENT.  A director serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by the director in the performance of official duties on the approval of the expenses by the board.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1002.056. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1002.056.  VOTING REQUIREMENT.  A concurrence of five directors is sufficient in any matter relating to the business of the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1002.057. Recruitment of Staff and Employees

Sec. 1002.057.  RECRUITMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.  The board may spend district money, enter into agreements, and take other necessary action to recruit physicians and other persons to serve as medical staff members or district employees, including:
(1)  advertising and marketing;
(2)  paying travel, recruitment, and relocation expenses;  and
(3)  providing a loan or scholarship to a physician, or a person currently enrolled in health care education courses at an institution of higher education, who contractually agrees to become a medical staff member or district employee.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1002.058. Office Facilities

Sec. 1002.058.  OFFICE FACILITIES.  (a)  In this section, "licensed health care professional" means any individual who is licensed or certified by or registered in this state to provide health care.
(b)  The board shall determine the type, number, and location of buildings necessary to establish and maintain office facilities for staff physicians, physicians employed under Section 1002.061, and other licensed health care professionals to provide adequate health care services for the district within the licensed health care professionals' scope of license.
(c)  The board may:
(1)  acquire property and equipment and construct facilities for the district for use by staff physicians, physicians employed under Section 1002.061, and other licensed health care professionals; and
(2)  mortgage or pledge the property, equipment, or facilities as security for the payment of the purchase price or construction cost.
(d)  The board may lease the office facilities and equipment to staff physicians, physicians employed under Section 1002.061, and other licensed health care professionals or may sell or otherwise dispose of the property, facilities, and equipment.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 826 (S.B. 1861), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1119 (H.B. 3905), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1002.059. Health Education Programs for Staff and Employees

Sec. 1002.059.  HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.  The board may spend district money, enter into agreements, and take other necessary action to conduct, participate in, or otherwise assist in providing health care educational programs for current or prospective medical staff members or district employees.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1002.060. Retirement of Benefits

Sec. 1002.060.  RETIREMENT OF 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.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1002.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1002.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy residents.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1002.102. Limitation on Certain Political Subdivisions

Sec. 1002.102.  LIMITATION ON CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.  A political subdivision other than the district in Brazoria County may not impose taxes or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care for district residents.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1002.103. Powers of Board

Sec. 1002.103.  POWERS OF BOARD.  (a)  The board has all powers necessary, convenient, or incidental to carry out the purposes for which the district was created.
(b)  The board has the complete management and control of all the business of the district, including the power to negotiate and contract with any person to purchase or lease land, to construct and equip a hospital system, to operate and maintain a hospital or hospitals, and to negotiate and contract with other political subdivisions of the state or private individuals, associations, or corporations for those purposes, all as may be determined to be necessary or desirable for the district by the board.
(c)  This section is not a limitation on the powers of the board.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1002.104. Hospital System

Sec. 1002.104.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  (a)  The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital or hospital system within the district's boundaries to provide health care services to persons residing in the district by:
(1)  purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and improvements;
(2)  equipping the buildings and improvements;  and
(3)  administering the buildings and improvements for hospital purposes.
(b)  The hospital system may include any facility or equipment the board considers necessary or appropriate for providing health care services, including:
(1)  domiciliary care and treatment of sick, injured, or geriatric patients;
(2)  outpatient clinics;
(3)  rural health clinics;
(4)  convalescent home facilities;
(5)  assisted living or personal care facilities;
(6)  physicians' offices;
(7)  home health care services;
(8)  durable medical equipment;
(9)  long-term care;
(10)  skilled and intermediate nursing care;
(11)  preventive care services;
(12)  ancillary support;
(13)  pharmacies;
(14)  hospice care;
(15)  community mental health centers;  and
(16)  alcohol or chemical dependency centers.
(c)  The district may operate or assist in the operation of a mobile emergency medical service as part of the hospital system.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1002.105. Operating, Management, or Consulting Contracts

Sec. 1002.105.  OPERATING, MANAGEMENT, OR CONSULTING CONTRACTS.  (a)  The board may enter into an operating, management, or consulting contract to obtain management or consulting services for the district or for any portion of the district.  The contract must provide that the board retains responsibility for and control of the district's operation.
(b)  A company providing services to the district under the contract, and the officers, directors, and employees of the company, while performing services under the contract for the benefit of the district:
(1)  are solely employees of the district for purposes of any determination regarding the immunity or liability of the company or its officers, directors, and employees;  and
(2)  have immunity or limited liability under laws applicable to district employees, whether statutory or common law, to the extent a district employee would be entitled under the same circumstances.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1002.106. Provision of Services Outside District

Sec. 1002.106.  PROVISION OF SERVICES OUTSIDE DISTRICT.  Subject to the 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 purpose of the district as established by this chapter.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1002.107. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1002.107.  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, real, personal, or mixed, located in the territory of the district if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise the rights, powers, privileges, or functions conferred by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, but 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 bond for cost or supersedeas on an appeal or writ of error.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1002.108. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1002.108.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  (a)  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 provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
(b)  This section is not a limitation on the authority of the board.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1002.109. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1002.109.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  As a government agency, the district may sue and be sued in its own name in any court of this state.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1002.110. Public Works Contracts

Sec. 1002.110.  PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS.  With respect to the construction of public works, the district has all of the powers and duties conferred on a municipality under Chapter 2269, Government Code, with respect to the construction of a facility.  To the extent of any conflict, this section prevails over any other law relating to the construction of public works engaged in by the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 18.001(a), eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 628), Sec. 4.05, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.002(31), eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries › Section 1002.151. Petition to Expand District Territory

Sec. 1002.151.  PETITION TO EXPAND DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  Territory may be added to the district on a petition for annexation signed by the owners of a majority in value of the land sought to be annexed, as shown by the county tax rolls.
(b)  The petition must be filed with the secretary of the board.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries › Section 1002.152. Notice of Hearing

Sec. 1002.152.  NOTICE OF HEARING.  (a)  The board shall pass an order fixing a time and place at which the petition shall be heard.
(b)  The secretary shall issue notice of the time and place of the hearing.  The notice must describe the territory proposed to be annexed by metes and bounds or by lot and block number, if there is a recorded map or plat and survey of the land.
(c)  Notice of the hearing shall be given by publication of a copy of the notice in a newspaper of general circulation in Brazoria County at least one time, the date of the first publication to be at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries › Section 1002.153. Order of Annexation

Sec. 1002.153.  ORDER OF ANNEXATION.  If, after hearing the petition, the board finds that the proposed annexation is to the advantage of the district and to the territory to be annexed, the board may by order annex the territory to the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries › Section 1002.154. Ratification Election

Sec. 1002.154.  RATIFICATION ELECTION.  (a)  Annexation of the territory does not become final until ratified by a majority vote at a separate election held within the boundaries of the district and by a majority vote at a separate election held within the territory to be annexed.
(b)  The election must be called by the board on its own motion.  The order calling the election shall specify the date, the place or places where the election shall be held, and the presiding election officers.
(c)  Notice of the election shall be given by publishing a substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper of general circulation in Brazoria County once a week for two consecutive weeks, the date of the first publication to be at least 14 days before the date set for the election.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter D. Change in Boundaries › Section 1002.155. Assumption of Debts and Taxes

Sec. 1002.155.  ASSUMPTION OF DEBTS AND TAXES.  If the district has outstanding debts or taxes, the proposition for assumption of its proportion of the debts or taxes by the territory if annexed shall also be submitted at the election.  The annexed territory shall bear its pro rata part of all indebtedness or taxes that may be owed, contracted, or authorized by the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter E. Dissolution › Section 1002.201. Dissolution; Election

Sec. 1002.201.  DISSOLUTION;  ELECTION.  (a)  The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the voters voting in an election held for that purpose.
(b)  The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the district and disposing of the district's assets and obligations.
(c)  The board shall order an election on the question of dissolution of the district if the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by a number of residents of the district equal to at least 15 percent of the registered voters in the district.
(d)  The election shall be held not later than the 60th day after the date the election is ordered.
(e)  The order calling the election must state:
(1)  the nature of the election, including the proposition that is to appear on the ballot;
(2)  the date of the election;
(3)  the hours during which the polls will be open;  and
(4)  the location of the polling places.
(f)  Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter E. Dissolution › Section 1002.202. Notice of Election

Sec. 1002.202.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  (a)  The board shall give notice of the election by publishing a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks.
(b)  The first publication must appear at least 35 days before the date set for election.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter E. Dissolution › Section 1002.203. Ballot

Sec. 1002.203.  BALLOT.  The ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The dissolution of the Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas."
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter E. Dissolution › Section 1002.204. Election Results

Sec. 1002.204.  ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  If a majority of the votes in the election favor dissolution, the board shall find that the district is dissolved.
(b)  If a majority of the votes in the election do not favor dissolution, the board shall continue to administer the district and another election on the question of dissolution may not be held before the first anniversary of the date of the most recent election to dissolve the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter E. Dissolution › Section 1002.205. Transfer or Administration of Assets

Sec. 1002.205.  TRANSFER OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS.  (a)  If a majority of the votes in the election held under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall:
(1)  transfer the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and other assets that belong to the district to Brazoria County or another governmental agency in Brazoria County;  or
(2)  administer the property, assets, and debts until all funds have been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.
(b)  If the board makes the transfer under Subsection (a)(1), the county or agency assumes all debts and obligations of the district at the time of the transfer, and the district is dissolved.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter E. Dissolution › Section 1002.206. Sale or Transfer of Assets and Liabilities

Sec. 1002.206.  SALE OR TRANSFER OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the district may not be dissolved unless the board provides for the sale or transfer of the district's assets and liabilities to another person or entity.
(b)  The dissolution of the district and the sale or transfer of the district's assets or liabilities may not contravene a trust indenture or bond resolution relating to the outstanding bonds of the district.  The dissolution and sale or transfer does not diminish or impair the rights of a holder of an outstanding bond, warrant, or other obligation of the district.
(c)  The sale or transfer of the district's assets and liabilities must satisfy the debt and bond obligations of the district in a manner that protects the interests of the residents of the district, including the residents' collective property rights in the district's assets.  The district may not transfer or dispose of the district's assets except for due compensation unless the transfer is made to another governmental agency that serves the district and the transferred assets are to be used for the benefit of the residents of the district.
(d)  A grant from federal funds is an obligation to be repaid in satisfaction.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter E. Dissolution › Section 1002.207. Imposition of Tax and Return of Surplus Taxes

Sec. 1002.207.  IMPOSITION OF TAX AND RETURN OF SURPLUS TAXES.  (a)  After the board finds that the district is dissolved, the board shall:
(1)  determine the debt owed by the district;  and
(2)  impose on the property included in the district's tax rolls a tax that is in proportion of the debt to the property value.
(b)  When all outstanding debts and obligations of the district are paid, the board shall order the secretary to return the pro rata share of all unused tax money to each district taxpayer.
(c)  A taxpayer may request that the taxpayer's share of surplus tax money be credited to the taxpayer's county taxes.  If a taxpayer requests the credit, the board shall direct the secretary to transmit the funds to the county tax assessor-collector.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter E. Dissolution › Section 1002.208. Report; Dissolution Order

Sec. 1002.208.  REPORT;  DISSOLUTION ORDER.  (a)  After the district has paid all its debts and has disposed of all its assets and funds as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Commissioners Court of Brazoria County summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.
(b)  Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners Court of Brazoria County receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order dissolving the district and releasing the board from any further duty or obligation.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter F. District Funds › Section 1002.251. Depository

Sec. 1002.251.  DEPOSITORY.  The board shall by resolution designate a bank within the county as the district's depository, and all funds of the district shall be secured in the manner provided for the security of county funds.  Such depository shall serve for a period of five years and until a successor has been selected.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 826 (S.B. 1861), Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1119 (H.B. 3905), Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter F. District Funds › Section 1002.252. Authority to Borrow Money; Security

Sec. 1002.252.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY;  SECURITY.  (a)  The board may borrow money for district obligations.
(b)  To secure a loan or line of credit, the board may pledge:
(1)  revenue of the district that is not pledged to pay the district's bonded indebtedness;
(2)  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 on which the loan is made.  A loan for which district revenues are pledged must mature not later than the fifth anniversary of the date on which the loan is made.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 826 (S.B. 1861), Sec. 5, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1119 (H.B. 3905), Sec. 5, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter G. Bonds › Section 1002.301. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1002.301.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue and sell bonds authorized by an election in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements;  and
(2)  equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes.
(b)  The bonds shall be sold at the time, in the manner, and under the terms determined by the board.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter G. Bonds › Section 1002.302. Taxes to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1002.302.  TAXES TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  The board shall impose an annual ad valorem tax in an amount sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the general obligation bonds as they 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 the $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter G. Bonds › Section 1002.303. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1002.303.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting in an election held for that purpose.
(b)  The board may call the election on its own motion.  The order calling the election must specify:
(1)  the date of the election;
(2)  the place or places where the election will be held;
(3)  the names of the presiding election officers;
(4)  the purpose for which the bonds are to be issued;
(5)  the amount of the bonds;
(6)  the maximum interest rate of the bonds;  and
(7)  the maximum maturity of the bonds, which may not exceed 40 years from the date of issuance.
(c)  Notice of a bond election shall be given by publishing a substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the district as provided by Section 4.003(a)(1), Election Code.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter G. Bonds › Section 1002.304. Execution of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1002.304.  EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the name of the district.  The board secretary shall countersign the bonds.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter G. Bonds › Section 1002.305. Investment of General Obligation Bond Proceeds

Sec. 1002.305.  INVESTMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROCEEDS.  Any part of the proceeds of general obligation bonds, until they are needed for the purpose for which the bonds were issued, may be invested in securities of the United States or placed on time deposit or in certificates of deposit.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1002 - Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas › Subchapter G. Bonds › Section 1002.306. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1002.306.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue revenue bonds to:
(1)  purchase, construct, repair, renovate, or acquire buildings, sites, or improvements and equip buildings, sites, or improvements for hospitals and the hospital system;  and
(2)  establish and maintain office facilities for staff physicians under Section 1002.058.
(b)  The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenues derived from the operation of the district's hospital system, including district facilities.
(c)  Bonds issued under Subsection (a)(1) may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of the district property.
(d)  Bonds issued under Subsection (a)(1) must be issued in the manner provided by Sections 264.042, 264.043, 264.046, 264.047, 264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code.
(e)  Bonds issued under Subsection (a)(2) must be issued in the manner provided by Sections 264.042-264.047(a), 264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.