CHAPTER 1019. DARROUZETT HOSPITAL DISTRICT

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SPECIAL DISTRICT LOCAL LAWS CODE

TITLE 3. HEALTH

SUBTITLE A. HOSPITAL DISTRICTS

CHAPTER 1019. DARROUZETT HOSPITAL DISTRICT

SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 1019.001. 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 Darrouzett Hospital District.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION. The district operates

in accordance with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.003. POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. The district is a

political subdivision of this state.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district is composed of:

(1) the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 539, Acts of

the 63rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1973; and

(2) all territory in the Darrouzett Independent School District

as that territory existed on June 14, 1973, except the territory

in the Booker Hospital District on that date.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.005. 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, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

Sec. 1019.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM. (a) The board consists of

six directors elected from the district at large.

(b) Unless four-year terms are established under Section

285.081, Health and Safety Code:

(1) directors serve staggered two-year terms; and

(2) 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, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.052. BOARD VACANCY. If a vacancy occurs in the office

of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for

the unexpired term.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.053. OFFICERS. (a) The board shall elect a

president, vice president, and secretary-treasurer from among its

members.

(b) Each officer of the board serves until the next directors'

election.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.054. 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, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.055. EMPLOYEES. The board may employ a general

manager, attorneys, financial advisors, bookkeepers, and

architects as the board considers necessary.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.056. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION. 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 reasonable hours.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.057. SEAL. The board may adopt a seal for the

district.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES

Sec. 1019.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full

responsibility for:

(1) operating all hospital facilities; and

(2) providing hospital care for the district's needy

inhabitants.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.102. RESTRICTION ON TAXATION AND DEBT BY OTHER ENTITY.

(a) A political subdivision within the district, other than the

district, may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other

obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care for

district inhabitants.

(b) A governmental or other entity inside or outside the

district may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations

on property in the district for hospital purposes or to provide

medical care for district inhabitants.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.103. MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL. The board has full

management and control of all district business, including the

power to:

(1) negotiate and contract with any person;

(2) purchase or lease land;

(3) construct and equip a hospital system; and

(4) operate and maintain the hospital.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM. The district shall provide for

the establishment of a hospital system to provide medical and

hospital care to the district's residents.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.105. 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

resident on request.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.106. 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, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.107. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The district may exercise

the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other

interest in any type of property, real, personal, or mixed,

located in 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.

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, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.108. 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.109. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES. (a) When a

patient from Lipscomb County is admitted to a district facility,

the board shall have an inquiry made into the circumstances of:

(1) the patient; and

(2) the patient's relatives who are legally liable for the

patient's support.

(b) If an agent designated by the district to handle the inquiry

determines that the patient or those relatives cannot pay all or

part of the costs of the care and treatment in the hospital, the

amount of the costs that cannot be paid becomes a charge against

the district.

patient or those relatives are liable to pay for all or part of

the costs of the patient's care and treatment, the patient or

those relatives shall be ordered to pay the district's treasurer

a specified amount each week for the patient's support. The

amount ordered must be proportionate to the person's financial

ability and may not exceed the actual per capita cost of

maintenance.

(d) The district may collect the amount from the patient's

estate, or from 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) If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in

the mind of the designated district agent, the board shall hold a

hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:

(1) resolve the dispute or doubt; and

(2) issue an appropriate order.

(f) Either party to the dispute may appeal the district's

determination to the district court.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.110. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED. As a governmental

agency, the district may sue and be sued in its own name in any

court of this state.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 1019.151. BUDGET. The board annually shall require a

budget to be prepared for the next fiscal year that includes:

(1) proposed expenditures and disbursements;

(2) estimated receipts and collections; and

(3) the amount of taxes required to be imposed for the year.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.152. PROPOSED BUDGET: NOTICE AND HEARING. (a) The

board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget.

(b) Notice of the hearing must be published at least once in a

newspaper of general circulation in the district not later than

the 10th day before the date of the hearing.

(1) appear at the time and place designated in the notice; and

(2) be heard regarding any item included in the proposed budget.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.153. FISCAL YEAR. The district operates on a fiscal

year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.154. ANNUAL AUDIT. (a) The board annually shall have

an independent audit made of the district's books and records for

the fiscal year.

(b) Not later than December 31 each year, the audit shall be

filed:

(1) with the comptroller; and

(2) at the district office.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.155. DEPOSITORY OR TREASURER. (a) The board by

resolution shall designate a bank or banks in the district as the

district's depository or treasurer. A designated bank serves for

two years and until a successor is designated.

(b) All income received by the district shall be deposited with

the district depository.

for securing county funds.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS

Sec. 1019.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. The board may issue

and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith

and credit of the district for any purpose relating to:

(1) the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or

renovation of buildings or improvements; and

(2) equipping buildings or improvements for hospital purposes.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) The

board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to

create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and

interest on general obligation bonds issued by the district under

Section 1019.201 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 all taxable property in the

district.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.203. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION. (a) The

district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are

authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an

election held for that purpose.

(b) The board may order the election on its own motion.

(1) the location of the polling places;

(2) the presiding election officers;

(3) the purpose of the bond issuance;

(4) the amount of the bonds to be authorized; and

(5) the maximum interest rate provided by law.

(d) Notice of a bond election shall be given by publishing a

substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper

of general circulation in the district once each week for two

consecutive weeks before the date of the election. The first

publication must occur at least 20 days before the date of the

election.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.204. MATURITY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. District

general obligation bonds must mature not later than 40 years

after the date of issuance.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.205. EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) The

board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the

district's name.

(b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.206. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The board may, without an

election, issue refunding bonds in the manner provided by this

subchapter 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

SUBCHAPTER F. TAXES

Sec. 1019.251. 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 or

hospital system;

(3) make improvements and additions to the hospital system; and

(4) acquire necessary sites for the hospital system by purchase,

lease, or condemnation.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

920, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.252. 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, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 1019.253. 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, Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

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