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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1041 - Higgins-Lipscomb Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1041.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1041.251.  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;
(2)  provide for operation and maintenance of the hospital system;
(3)  make improvements and additions to the hospital system; and
(4)  acquire necessary sites by purchase, lease, or condemnation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1041 - Higgins-Lipscomb Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1041.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1041.252.  TAX RATE.  The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1041 - Higgins-Lipscomb Hospital District › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1041.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1041.253.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the tax assessor-collector of Lipscomb County shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district.
(b)  By majority vote the board may appoint a district tax assessor-collector under Section 285.041, Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1042.001. Definitions

Sec. 1042.001.  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 Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1042.002. Authority for Creation

Sec. 1042.002.  AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.  The district of Hood County, Texas, is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1042.003. District Territory

Sec. 1042.003.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Hood County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1042.004. District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation

Sec. 1042.004.  DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.  The support and maintenance of the district's hospital system and any indebtedness incurred by the district under this chapter may not become a charge against or obligation of this state.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1042.005. Restriction on State Financial Assistance

Sec. 1042.005.  RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.  The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1042.051. Board; Terms

Sec. 1042.051.  BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The board consists of:
(1)  the members of the Commissioners Court of Hood County, including the county judge; and
(2)  four persons appointed by the county judge.
(b)  One director appointed by the county judge must be:
(1)  a doctor of medicine; or
(2)  a doctor of osteopathy.
(c)  An appointed director serves a two-year term.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1042.052. Bond; Record of Bond and Oath or Affirmation of Office

Sec. 1042.052.  BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE.  (a)  Each appointed director shall qualify for office by executing a good and sufficient commercial bond for $1,000 that is:
(1)  payable to the district; and
(2)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The district shall pay for a director's bond.
(c)  Each director's bond and constitutional oath or affirmation of office shall be deposited with the district's depository for safekeeping.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.016, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1042.053. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1042.053.  BOARD VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the county judge shall appoint a director.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1042.054. Officers

Sec. 1042.054.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among its members a president, a secretary, and a treasurer at the first meeting after directors are appointed under Section 1042.051.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1042.055. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1042.055.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A director serves without compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1042.056. District Administrator

Sec. 1042.056.  DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The board may employ a district administrator to manage the operations of the hospital system.
(b)  The district administrator may:
(1)  employ necessary personnel to perform the services provided by the hospital system; and
(2)  appoint to the staff any physicians considered advisable for the efficient operation of the hospital system.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1042.057. Employees

Sec. 1042.057.  EMPLOYEES.  The board may employ an attorney, general manager, bookkeeper, architect, and other employees necessary for the efficient operation of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1042.058. Maintenance of Records; Public Inspection

Sec. 1042.058.  MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.  The board shall:
(1)  maintain all district records, including books, accounts, notices, minutes, and all other matters of the district and its operation, at the district office; and
(2)  make those records available for public inspection at reasonable times.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1042.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1042.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district shall provide all necessary hospital and medical care for the district's needy inhabitants.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1042.102. Restriction on Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt

Sec. 1042.102.  RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT.  A political subdivision of this state, other than the district, may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations to provide hospital service or medical care in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1042.103. Management and Control of District

Sec. 1042.103.  MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF DISTRICT.  The management and control of the district is vested in the board, and the board has full power to manage and control the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1042.104. Hospital System

Sec. 1042.104.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  The district has the responsibility to establish a hospital or hospital system within its boundaries to provide hospital and medical care to the district's residents.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1042.105. Rules

Sec. 1042.105.  RULES.  (a)  The board shall adopt rules for the efficient operation of the district, including district facilities.
(b)  The board shall:
(1)  publish the rules in book form; and
(2)  provide copies to interested persons on request at district expense.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1042.106. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1042.106.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  The board may prescribe the method of making purchases and expenditures and the manner of accounting and control used by the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1042.107. Surplus Property

Sec. 1042.107.  SURPLUS PROPERTY.  The board may sell or otherwise dispose of district property if the board finds the property exceeds the district's present and future needs.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1042.108. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1042.108.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in real, personal, or mixed property located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a power or duty conferred on the district by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.
(c)  In a condemnation proceeding, the district is not required to:
(1)  pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court; or
(2)  provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or writ of error.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1042.109. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1042.109.  GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1042.110. Contracts With Political Subdivisions for Hospital and Medical Care

Sec. 1042.110.  CONTRACTS WITH POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CARE.  The board may contract with another political subdivision to provide hospital and medical care for needy persons who reside outside the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1042.111. Payment for Treatment; Procedure

Sec. 1042.111.  PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURE.  (a)  A person who resides in the district is entitled to receive necessary medical and hospital care regardless of whether the person has the ability to pay for the care and may apply to receive this care without cost.
(b)  The board or the district administrator shall employ a person to investigate the ability of the patient and any relative who is liable for the patient's support to pay for the medical and hospital care received by the patient.
(c)  If the investigator determines that the patient or relative legally liable for the patient's support cannot pay all or part of the costs of the patient's care, the expense of the care becomes a charge against the district.
(d)  If the patient or a relative legally liable for the patient's support can pay for all or part of the costs of the patient's care, the board shall order the patient or relative to pay to the treasurer each week an amount specified in the order.  The amount must be proportionate to the person's ability to pay.
(e)  The district may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from any relative who is 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.
(f)  If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in the mind of the investigator, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:
(1)  determine the question; and
(2)  make the proper order based on the board's findings.
(g)  A party to the hearing who is not satisfied with the result of the order may appeal to the district court.  The appeal is de novo.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1042.151. Budget

Sec. 1042.151.  BUDGET.  The board shall prepare a budget that includes:
(1)  proposed expenditures and disbursements;
(2)  estimated receipts and collections for the next fiscal year; and
(3)  the amount of taxes required to be imposed to meet the proposed budget.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1042.152. Proposed Budget: Notice and Hearing

Sec. 1042.152.  PROPOSED BUDGET:  NOTICE AND HEARING.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget.
(b)  Notice of the hearing must be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district not later than the 11th day before the date of the hearing.
(c)  Any person who owns taxable property in the district and has rendered that property for taxation is entitled to:
(1)  appear at the hearing; and
(2)  be heard regarding any item in the proposed budget.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1042.153. Fiscal Year

Sec. 1042.153.  FISCAL YEAR.  The district's fiscal year is from October 1 to September 30.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1042.154. Annual Audit

Sec. 1042.154.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  (a)  The board annually shall require an independent audit of the district's books and records.
(b)  Not later than December 1 of each year, the board shall file a copy of the audit with:
(1)  the comptroller; and
(2)  the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 1042.155. Depository

Sec. 1042.155.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board by resolution shall designate a bank in Hood County as the district's depository.  A designated bank serves for two years and until a successor is designated.
(b)  All district money shall be deposited in the depository and secured in the manner provided for securing county funds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1042.201. Bonds

Sec. 1042.201.  BONDS.  The district may issue bonds to:
(1)  purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements; and
(2)  equip buildings for hospital purposes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1042.202. Tax to Pay Bonds

Sec. 1042.202.  TAX TO PAY BONDS.  The board may issue bonds under Section 1042.201 only if the board imposes an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the bonds mature.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1042.203. Bond Election

Sec. 1042.203.  BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The board may issue bonds under Section 1042.201 only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of district voters voting in an election held for that purpose. The total face value of the bonds may not exceed the amount specified in the election order.
(b)  The board may order a bond election at any time.
(c)  The order calling an election must include:
(1)  the time of the election;
(2)  the location of the polling places;
(3)  the form of the ballots;
(4)  the presiding judge for each polling place;
(5)  the purpose of the bond issuance;
(6)  the amount of the bonds to be authorized;
(7)  the maximum interest rate of the bonds; and
(8)  the maximum maturity of the bonds.
(d)  A substantial copy of the election order shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks before the date of the election.  The first notice must be published not later than the 15th day before the date of the election.
(e)  A copy of the election results must be filed with the county clerk and become a public record.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1042.204. Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 1042.204.  MATURITY OF BONDS.  District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 1042.205. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 1042.205.  EXECUTION OF BONDS.  (a)  The board president shall execute the district's bonds in the district's name.
(b)  The board secretary shall countersign the bonds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1042.251. Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 1042.251.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.
(b)  The tax may be used only to:
(1)  pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds issued under this chapter;
(2)  provide for the operation and maintenance of the district and hospital system;
(3)  make improvements and additions to the hospital system; and
(4)  acquire sites for additions to the hospital system.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1042.252. Tax Rate

Sec. 1042.252.  TAX RATE.  The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1042 - Hood County Hospital District of Hood County, Texas › Subchapter F. Taxes › Section 1042.253. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 1042.253.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The tax assessor-collector for Hood County shall collect taxes for the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1043.001. Definitions

Sec. 1043.001.  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 Hopkins County Hospital District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1043.002. Authority for Operation

Sec. 1043.002.  AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.  The district operates under the authority of and has the powers and responsibilities provided by Section 11, Article IX, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1043.003. Essential Public Function; Political Subdivision

Sec. 1043.003.  ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION; POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.  The district is:
(1)  a public entity performing an essential public function; and
(2)  a political subdivision of this state.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1043.004. District Territory

Sec. 1043.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Hopkins County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1043.005. Correction of Invalid Procedures

Sec. 1043.005.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1043.051. Board Election; Term

Sec. 1043.051.  BOARD ELECTION; TERM.  (a)  The board consists of seven elected directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered three-year terms.
(c)  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1043.052. Notice of Election

Sec. 1043.052.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  Notice of an election of directors shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the district in accordance with Section 4.003, Election Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1011 (H.B. 4139), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1043.053. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1043.053.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is:
(1)  a district resident;
(2)  a qualified voter of the district; and
(3)  more than 21 years of age at the time of election or appointment.
(b)  A district employee may not serve as a director.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1043.0535. Grounds for Removal

Sec. 1043.0535.  GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL.  (a)  It is a ground for removal from the board that a director is absent from at least four regularly scheduled board meetings that the director is eligible to attend in any 12-month period without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the board.
(b)  The validity of an action of the board is not affected by the fact that the action is taken when a ground for removal of a director exists.
(c)  A director may be removed for a ground provided by this section using the procedures provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 87, Local Government Code, for removing a county official.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 743 (H.B. 1144), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1043.054. Bond; Record of Bond and Oath or Affirmation of Office

Sec. 1043.054.  BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE.  (a)  Each director shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $1,000 that is:
(1)  payable to the district; and
(2)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  Each director's bond and constitutional oath or affirmation of office shall be deposited with the district's depository bank for safekeeping.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1043.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 1043.055.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
(b)  If the number of directors is reduced to less than the number that constitutes a majority for any reason, the remaining directors shall immediately call a special election to fill the vacancies.  If the remaining directors do not call the election, a district court, on application of a district voter or taxpayer, may order the directors to hold the election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1043.056. Officers

Sec. 1043.056.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect a president, vice president, and secretary.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1043.057. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 1043.057.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A director serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties on approval of the expenses by the entire board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1043.058. Voting Requirement

Sec. 1043.058.  VOTING REQUIREMENT.  A concurrence of a majority of the directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1043.059. Appointment and Recruitment of Staff and Employees

Sec. 1043.059.  APPOINTMENT AND RECRUITMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The board may employ an attorney, bookkeeper, and architect.
(a-1)  The board may delegate to the chief executive officer the authority to hire, terminate, and make all other personnel decisions relating to district employees.
(b)  The board may spend district money to recruit physicians, nurses, or other trained medical personnel to the hospital staff.
(c)  The board may agree to pay all or part of the tuition or other costs of a medical technician or nursing student who:
(1)  is enrolled and in good standing in an accredited hospital, school, or college; and
(2)  contractually agrees to serve as a district employee on terms prescribed by the board.
(d)  Subject to Subsection (e), the board may provide financial inducements to a full-time medical intern or physician who contractually agrees to:
(1)  reside and practice in Hopkins County; and
(2)  provide care and treatment to its needy residents.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1011, Sec. 6, eff. June 19, 2009.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1011 (H.B. 4139), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1011 (H.B. 4139), Sec. 6, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 795 (S.B. 1473), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1043.060. Maintenance of Records; Public Inspection

Sec. 1043.060.  MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.  Except as provided by Section 1043.054, all district records, including books, accounts, notices, minutes, and all other matters of the district and the operation of its facilities, shall be:
(1)  maintained at the district office; and
(2)  open to public inspection at the district office at all reasonable hours.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1043.061. Seal

Sec. 1043.061.  SEAL.  The board may adopt a seal for the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 1043.062. Chief Executive Officer

Sec. 1043.062.  CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.  (a)  The board shall appoint a qualified person as the chief executive officer of the district.
(b)  The chief executive officer serves at the will of the board and is entitled to the compensation determined by the board.
(c)  Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the chief executive officer shall:
(1)  supervise the work and activities of the district; and
(2)  direct the affairs of the district.
(d)  If the board delegates to the chief executive officer the authority to hire, terminate, and make all other personnel decisions relating to district employees, the chief executive officer has exclusive authority over personnel matters and the board may not participate in or make any decisions regarding the employment of district employees other than the chief executive officer.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 795 (S.B. 1473), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1043.101. District Responsibility

Sec. 1043.101.  DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.  The district has full responsibility for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy and indigent residents.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1043.102. Restriction on County or Municipality Taxation

Sec. 1043.102.  RESTRICTION ON COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TAXATION.  Hopkins County or a municipality in Hopkins County may not impose a tax for hospital purposes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1043.103. Management and Control

Sec. 1043.103.  MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL.  The management and control of the district is vested in the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1043.104. Hospital System

Sec. 1043.104.  HOSPITAL SYSTEM.  The district may provide for the establishment of a hospital or hospital system to provide medical and hospital care to the district's needy residents.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1043.105. Rules

Sec. 1043.105.  RULES.  (a)  The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the district, including district facilities.
(b)  On approval by the board, the rules may be published in booklet form at district expense and made available to any taxpayer on request.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1043.106. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures

Sec. 1043.106.  PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.  (a)  The board may prescribe the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district.
(b)  The board shall prescribe:
(1)  all accounting and control procedures; and
(2)  the method of purchasing necessary supplies, materials, and equipment.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1043.107. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment

Sec. 1043.107.  DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The board shall determine the type, number, and location, either inside or outside the district, of facilities required to maintain an adequate hospital system and ancillary health care system and  the type of equipment necessary for hospital care and ancillary health care services, including:
(1)  domiciliary care and treatment of sick or injured patients;
(2)  geriatric services;
(3)  outpatient clinics;
(4)  rural health clinics;
(5)  convalescent home facilities;
(6)  physician's offices;
(7)  home health services;
(8)  durable medical equipment;
(9)  long-term care;
(10)  skilled nursing care;
(11)  intermediate nursing care;
(12)  hospice care;
(13)  ambulatory surgery centers;
(14)  urgent care facilities;
(15)  operation of a mobile emergency medical service;
(16)  extended care facilities;
(17)  assisted living facilities; and
(18)  any other facility or equipment the board considers necessary for the delivery of hospital, medical, and ancillary health care services.
(b)  The board may:
(1)  acquire by lease, purchase, or lease to purchase property, including facilities, supplies, and equipment, for the district for use in the hospital system and ancillary health care system; and
(2)  mortgage or pledge the property as security for the payment of the purchase price.
(c)  The board may lease, sell, or otherwise dispose of all or part of the district's property for the district, including facilities, supplies, or equipment, to a public or private entity, but only to the extent necessary to maintain an adequate hospital system for the residents of Hopkins County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1043.108. Property, Facilities, and Equipment for Health Care Providers

Sec. 1043.108.  PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.  (a)  The board shall determine the type, number, and location of buildings required to establish and maintain office facilities for health care providers as necessary to provide adequate health care services.
(b)  The board may:
(1)  acquire property, including equipment, and construct facilities for the district for use by health care providers; and
(2)  mortgage or pledge the property or facilities as security for the payment of the purchase or construction price.
(c)  The board for the district may:
(1)  lease the office facilities and equipment to health care providers; and
(2)  sell or otherwise dispose of the property, including facilities and equipment.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1011 (H.B. 4139), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1043.109. Eminent Domain

Sec. 1043.109.  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 district territory, if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a right, power, privilege, or function conferred on the district by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.
(c)  In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:
(1)  pay in advance or provide 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 writ of error.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1043.110. Gifts and Endowments

Sec. 1043.110.  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 any nonprofit purpose 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 3 - Health › Subtitle A - Hospital Districts › Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 1043.111. Joint Ownership Arrangement

Sec. 1043.111.  JOINT OWNERSHIP ARRANGEMENT.  (a)  The board may enter into a joint ownership arrangement for the district with one or more public or private entities for:
(1)  the provision of management or operating services; and
(2)  the ownership of all or part of real property, facilities, equipment, or supplies.
(b)  Before the board enters into the arrangement, the board must determine that the arrangement is:
(1)  in the district's best interest; and
(2)  for a public purpose of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.