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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1087.207. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 1087.207.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding bonds issued or assumed by the district.
(b)  A refunding bond may be:
(1)  sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of the bonds to be refunded; or
(2)  exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar amount of outstanding bonds and the unpaid matured interest on the bonds.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1087.208. Additional Means of Securing Repayment of Bonds

Sec. 1087.208.  ADDITIONAL MEANS OF SECURING REPAYMENT OF BONDS.  In addition to the authority to issue general obligation and revenue bonds under this subchapter, the board may provide for the security  and  payment  of district  bonds  from a  pledge of a combination of ad valorem taxes as authorized by Section 1087.202 and revenue and other sources as authorized by Section 1087.206.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1087.209. Use of Bond Proceeds

Sec. 1087.209.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.  The district may use the proceeds of bonds issued under this subchapter to pay:
(1)  any expense the board determines is reasonable and necessary to issue, sell, and deliver the bonds;
(2)  interest payments on the bonds during a period of acquisition or construction of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds, not to exceed five years;
(3)  costs related to the operation and maintenance of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds:
(A)  during an estimated period of acquisition or construction, not to exceed five years; and
(B)  for one year after the project or facility is acquired or constructed;
(4)  costs related to the financing of the bond funds, including debt service reserve and contingency funds;
(5)  costs related to the bond issuance;
(6)  costs related to the acquisition of land or interests in land for a project or facility to be provided through the bonds; and
(7)  construction costs of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds, including the payment of related professional services and expenses.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1087.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1087.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  On final approval of the annual budget, the board shall impose a tax on all 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 or assumed by the district for hospital purposes as provided by this chapter;
(2)  provide for the operation and maintenance of the hospital or hospital system;
(3)  make improvements and additions to the district's hospital system; and
(4)  acquire necessary sites for improvements or additions by purchase, lease, or condemnation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1087.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1087.252.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1087.253. Assessment and Collection by County Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1087.253.  ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  This section applies unless an election is held under Section 1087.254.
(b)  The tax assessor-collector of Upton County shall collect the taxes imposed on all property subject to district taxation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1087.254. Election for Separate Tax Assessor and Separate Tax Collector

Sec. 1087.254.  ELECTION FOR SEPARATE TAX ASSESSOR AND SEPARATE TAX COLLECTOR.  (a)  On receipt of a petition signed by at least five percent of the taxpaying voters in the district, the court may order an election to determine whether the district shall have a separate tax assessor and separate tax collector for the assessment and collection of district taxes.
(b)  Notice of the election shall be given as required by Section 1087.052.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1087 - Rankin County Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1087.255. Appointment of Separate Tax Assessor and Separate Tax Collector

Sec. 1087.255.  APPOINTMENT OF SEPARATE TAX ASSESSOR AND SEPARATE TAX COLLECTOR.  If the appointment of a separate tax assessor and separate tax collector is approved by a two-thirds majority vote of the district voters voting at an election held under Section 1087.254, the board shall appoint:
(1)  a suitable person as tax assessor; and
(2)  a suitable person as tax collector.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1088.001. Definitions

Sec. 1088.001.  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 Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1088.002. Authority for Creation

Sec. 1088.002.  AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.  The Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas, is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1088.003. Essential Public Function

Sec. 1088.003.  ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.  The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1088.004. District Territory

Sec. 1088.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of the Reagan County Independent School District of Reagan County, as those boundaries existed on March 24, 1977.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1088.005. Correction of Invalid Procedures

Sec. 1088.005.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1088.006. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1088.006.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1088.007. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1088.007.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1088.051. Board Election; Terms

Sec. 1088.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERMS.  (a)  The board consists  of six directors elected as follows:
(1)  one director elected from each commissioners precinct of Reagan County; and
(2)  two directors elected from the district at large.
(b)  A redistricting or other change in the boundaries of the commissioners precincts of Reagan County does not affect the service or term of a director in office when the change occurs.  The change in the commissioners precincts applies to each election of directors occurring after the change takes effect as the terms of directors then in office expire.
(c)  Directors serve staggered three-year terms.
(d)  An election shall be held on the uniform election date in May of each year to elect the appropriate number of directors.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1088.052. Notice of Election

Sec. 1088.052.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  Notice of an election of directors shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the district in accordance with Chapter 4, Election Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1088.053. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1088.053.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is:
(1)  a resident of the district; and
(2)  a qualified voter.
(b)  A director elected from a commissioners precinct is not required to be a resident of that commissioners precinct.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1088.054. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1088.054.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director to hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(b)  If the number of directors is reduced to fewer than five, 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 resident, shall order the election.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1088.055. Officers

Sec. 1088.055.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect:
(1)  a president and a vice president from among its members; and
(2)  a secretary, who need not be a director.
(b)  Each officer of the board serves for a term of one year.
(c)  The board by vote shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1088.056. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1088.056.  VOTING REQUIREMENT.  A concurrence of four  directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1088.057. Director Participation in Group Health Insurance

Sec. 1088.057.  DIRECTOR PARTICIPATION IN GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE.  The directors may participate in any group health insurance plan sponsored by the district for district employees.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1088.058. District Administrator; Assistant District Administrators

Sec. 1088.058.  DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS.  (a)  The board may appoint a qualified person as district administrator.
(b)  The board may appoint assistant administrators.
(c)  The district administrator and any assistant administrator serve at the will of the board and are entitled to the compensation determined by the board.
(d)  On assuming the duties of district administrator, the administrator shall execute a bond payable to the district in an amount set by the board of not less than $5,000 that:
(1)  is conditioned on the administrator performing the administrator's duties; and
(2)  contains other conditions the board may require.
(e)  The board may pay for the bond with district money.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1088.059. General Duties of District Administrator

Sec. 1088.059.  GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall:
(1)  supervise the work and activities of the district; and
(2)  direct the affairs of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1088.060. Appointment and Dismissal of Staff and Employees; Contract With Doctors

Sec. 1088.060.  APPOINTMENT AND DISMISSAL OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES; CONTRACT WITH DOCTORS.  (a)  The board may appoint to or dismiss from the staff or contract with any doctors the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments as necessary.
(b)  The district may employ fiscal agents, accountants, architects, and attorneys the board considers proper.
(c)  The board may delegate to the district administrator the authority to hire district employees, including technicians and nurses.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1088.061. Recruitment of Medical Staff and Employees

Sec. 1088.061.  RECRUITMENT OF MEDICAL 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;
(3)  providing a loan or scholarship to a physician or a person who:
(A)  is currently enrolled in health care education courses at an institution of higher education; and
(B)  contractually agrees to become a district employee or medical staff member; or
(4)  paying the tuition or other expenses of a full-time medical student or other student in a health occupation who:
(A)  is enrolled in and is in good standing at an accredited medical school, college, or university; and
(B)  contractually agrees to become a district employee or independent contractor in return for that assistance.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1088.062. Educational Programs; Courses

Sec. 1088.062.  EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; COURSES.  The board may provide or contract for the provision of educational programs or courses for district employees and medical staff.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1088.063. Seniority; Retirement Benefits

Sec. 1088.063.  SENIORITY; RETIREMENT BENEFITS.  (a)  The board may:
(1)  adopt rules related to the seniority of district employees; and
(2)  establish or administer a retirement program or elect to participate in any statewide retirement program in which the district is eligible to participate.
(b)  The district may give effect to previous years of service for district employees continuously employed in the operation or management of the hospital facilities acquired from the county or a municipality when the district was created.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1088.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1088.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  (a)  The district has full responsibility for providing hospital care for the district's indigent residents.
(b)  The district shall provide all necessary hospital and medical care for the district's needy inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1088.102. Restriction on Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt

Sec. 1088.102.  RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT.  A political subdivision of this state, other than the district, may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide hospital service or medical care in the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1088.103. Management, Control, and Administration

Sec. 1088.103.  MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.  The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the district's money and resources.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1088.104. Hospital System

Sec. 1088.104.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  (a)  The district has the responsibility to establish a hospital or hospital system within its boundaries to provide hospital and medical care to the district's residents.
(b)  The district shall provide for:
(1)  the establishment of a hospital system by:
(A)  purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and equipment; and
(B)  equipping the buildings; and
(2)  the administration of the hospital system for hospital purposes and medical purposes.
(c)  The hospital system may include:
(1)  facilities for domiciliary care of the sick, injured, or geriatric;
(2)  outpatient clinics;
(3)  dispensaries;
(4)  convalescent home facilities;
(5)  necessary nurses;
(6)  domiciliaries and training centers;
(7)  blood banks;
(8)  community mental health centers;
(9)  research centers or laboratories; and
(10)  any other facilities the board considers necessary for medical care, hospital care, and public safety and health.
(d)  A facility for public safety and health described by Subsection (c)(10) may only be:
(1)  constructed by the district using private money; and
(2)  used by the district, or any governmental entity to which the district leases the facility, for public safety and health purposes.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 560 (S.B. 1621), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 812 (H.B. 2318), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1088.105. Rules

Sec. 1088.105.  RULES.  The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the hospital, the hospital system, and the district's staff and employees.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1088.106. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1088.106.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  The board may prescribe:
(1)  the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and
(2)  all accounting and control procedures.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1088.107. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment

Sec. 1088.107.  DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The board shall determine the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system.
(b)  The board may:
(1)  purchase or lease property, including facilities or equipment, for the district to use in the hospital system; and
(2)  mortgage or pledge the property as security for the payment of the purchase price.
(c)  The board may lease all or part of the district's buildings and other facilities on terms considered to be in the best interest of the district's inhabitants.  The term of the lease may not exceed 25 years.
(d)  The district may acquire equipment for use in the district's hospital system and mortgage or pledge the property as security for the payment of the purchase price.  A contract entered into under this subsection must provide that the entire obligation be retired not later than the fifth anniversary of the date of the contract.
(e)  The district may sell or otherwise dispose of any property, including equipment, on terms the board finds are in the best interest of the district's inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1088.108. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1088.108.  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 power, right, or privilege conferred by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021, Property Code.
(c)  In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:
(1)  pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;
(2)  provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or
(3)  provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or petition for review.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1088.109. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 1088.109.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  In exercising the power of eminent domain, if the board requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of any railroad, electric transmission and distribution, telegraph or telephone line, conduit, pole, or facility, or pipeline, the district must bear the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction to provide comparable replacement without enhancement of facilities, after deducting the net salvage value derived from the old facility.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1088.110. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1088.110.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1088.111. Construction Contracts

Sec. 1088.111.  CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.  A construction contract in excess of the amount provided by Section 271.024, Local Government Code, may be made only after competitive bidding as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1088.112. Operating and Management Contracts

Sec. 1088.112.  OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.  The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a district facility.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1088.113. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Hospital Treatment

Sec. 1088.113.  CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR HOSPITAL TREATMENT.  (a)  The board may contract with a county or municipality located outside the district's boundaries for the hospitalization and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality.
(b)  The board may contract with this state or a federal agency for the hospital treatment of a sick or injured person.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1088.114. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Investigatory or Other Services

Sec. 1088.114.  CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR INVESTIGATORY OR OTHER SERVICES.  The board may contract with a political subdivision or governmental agency for the district to provide investigatory or other services for the medical, hospital, or welfare needs of district inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1088.115. Payment for Treatment; Procedures

Sec. 1088.115.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.  (a)  When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district hospital facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the financial circumstances of:
(1)  the patient; and
(2)  relatives of the patient who are legally liable for the patient's support.
(b)  If the district administrator determines that the patient or relatives cannot pay all or part of the costs of the patient's care and treatment in the hospital, the amount of the costs that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.
(c)  If the district administrator determines that the patient or relatives can pay for all or part of the costs of the care and treatment, as determined by the district's indigent health care policy, the patient or relatives shall be ordered to pay the district a specified amount each week for the patient's care and support.  The amount ordered must be proportionate to the person's financial ability.
(d)  The district administrator may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from any relative who is 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)  The board may institute a suit to collect an amount owed to the district by a patient who has not been determined to be unable to pay under this section.
(f)  If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in the mind of the district administrator concerning the ability to pay, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall determine the issue.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1088.116. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 1088.116.  NONPROFIT CORPORATION.  (a)  The district may create and sponsor a nonprofit corporation under the Business Organizations Code and may contribute money to or solicit money for the corporation.
(b)  The corporation may use its money only to provide health care or other services the district is authorized to provide under this chapter.
(c)  The corporation may invest the corporation's money in any manner in which the district may invest the district's money, including investing money as authorized by Chapter 2256, Government Code.
(d)  The board shall establish controls to ensure that the corporation uses its money as required by this section.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1088.117. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 1088.117.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  The district, through the board, may sue and be sued.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1088.151. Budget

Sec. 1088.151.  BUDGET.  (a)  The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board.
(b)  The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement of:
(1)  the outstanding obligations of the district;
(2)  the cash on hand in each district fund;
(3)  the money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;
(4)  the money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;
(5)  the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;
(6)  the estimated revenue and balances available to cover the proposed budget;
(7)  the estimated tax rate required; and
(8)  the proposed expenditures and disbursements and the estimated receipts and collections for the following fiscal year.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1088.152. Notice; Hearing; Adoption of Budget

Sec. 1088.152.  NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget.
(b)  At least 10 days before the date of the hearing, notice of the hearing shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the district.
(c)  Any district resident is entitled to be present and participate at the hearing.
(d)  At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall adopt a budget by acting on the budget proposed by the district administrator.  The board may make any changes in the proposed budget that the board judges to be in the interest of the taxpayers and that the law warrants.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Sec. 1088.153.  AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.  The budget may be amended as required by circumstances.  The board must approve all amendments.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1088.154. Restriction on Expenditures

Sec. 1088.154.  RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.  Money may be spent only for an expense included in the budget or an amendment to the budget.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1088.155. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1088.155.  FISCAL YEAR.  (a)  The district operates according to a fiscal year established by the board.
(b)  The fiscal year may not be changed:
(1)  during a period that revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or
(2)  more than once in a 24-month period.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1088.156. Annual Audit

Sec. 1088.156.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  The board annually shall have an independent audit made of the district's books and records.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1088.157. Inspection of Audit and District Records

Sec. 1088.157.  INSPECTION OF AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.  The annual audit and other district records shall be open to inspection at the district's principal office.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1088.158. Financial Report

Sec. 1088.158.  FINANCIAL REPORT.  As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board:
(1)  a complete sworn statement of all district money; and
(2)  a complete account of the disbursements of that money.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1088.159. Depository

Sec. 1088.159.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select one or more banks to serve as a depository for district money.
(b)  District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1088.160(b) and money transmitted to a bank for payment of bonds or obligations issued by the district, shall be deposited as received with the depository bank and shall remain on deposit.
(c)  This chapter, including Subsection (b), does not limit the power of the board to place a part of district money on time deposit or to purchase certificates of deposit.
(d)  The district may not deposit money with a bank in an amount that exceeds the maximum amount secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation unless the bank first executes treasury bonds in an amount sufficient to secure from loss the district money that exceeds the amount secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1088.160. Spending and Investment Restrictions

Sec. 1088.160.  SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district may not incur an obligation payable from district revenue other than the revenue on hand or to be on hand in the current and following district fiscal years.
(b)  The board may invest operating, depreciation, or building reserves only in funds or securities specified by Chapter 2256, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1088.161. Authority to Borrow Money; Security

Sec. 1088.161.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY.  (a)  The board may borrow money at a rate not to exceed the maximum annual percentage rate allowed by law for district obligations at the time the loan is made.
(b)  To secure a loan, the board may pledge:
(1)  district revenue that is not pledged to pay the district's bonded indebtedness;
(2)  a district tax to be imposed by the district during the 12-month period following the date of the pledge that is not pledged to pay the principal of or interest on district bonds; or
(3)  a district bond that has been authorized but not sold.
(c)  A loan for which taxes or bonds are pledged must mature not later than the first anniversary of the date the loan is made.  A loan for which district revenue is pledged must mature not later than the fifth anniversary of the date the loan is made.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 22.016(a), eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1088.201. General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1088.201.  GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  The board may issue and sell general obligation 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;
(2)  equip the buildings or improvements; and
(3)  acquire sites to be used for district purposes.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1088.202. Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1088.202.  TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1088.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the bonds mature.
(b)  The tax required by this section together with any other ad valorem tax the district imposes may not in any year exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1088.203. General Obligation Bond Election

Sec. 1088.203.  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 called for that purpose.
(b)  The election shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 1251, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1088.204. Maturity of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1088.204.  MATURITY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1088.205. Execution of General Obligation Bonds

Sec. 1088.205.  EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  (a)  The board president shall execute the district's bonds in the district's name.
(b)  The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1088.206. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1088.206.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue revenue bonds to:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, equip, or renovate buildings or improvements for district purposes; or
(2)  acquire sites for those buildings or improvements.
(b)  The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of district revenue derived from the operation of the district's hospital system.
(c)  The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of district property.
(d)  The bonds must be issued in the manner and in accordance with the procedures and requirements prescribed by Sections 264.042, 264.043, 264.044, 264.046, 264.047, 264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1088 - Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1088.207. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 1088.207.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.