CHAPTER 1002. ANGLETON-DANBURY HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS
SPECIAL DISTRICT LOCAL LAWS CODE
TITLE 3. HEALTH
SUBTITLE A. HOSPITAL DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 1002. ANGLETON-DANBURY HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF BRAZORIA
COUNTY, TEXAS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1002.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2) "District" means the Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of
Brazoria County, Texas.
(3) "Director" means a member of the board.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.002. AUTHORITY FOR CREATION. The Angleton-Danbury
Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas, is created under the
authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.003. POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. The district is a
political subdivision of this state.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 120,
Acts of the 60th Legislature, Regular Session, 1967, as that
territory may have been modified under:
(1) Subchapter D or its predecessor statute, Section 4a, Chapter
120, Acts of the 60th Legislature, Regular Session, 1967; or
(2) other law.
(b) The legislature finds that the boundaries and field notes of
the district contained in Section 1, Chapter 120, Acts of the
60th Legislature, Regular Session, 1967, form a closure. A
mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the
legislative process does not affect:
(1) the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2) the right of the district to issue bonds;
(3) the right of the district to impose taxes; or
(4) the legality or operation of the district in any other
manner.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.005. CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES. If a court
holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the
constitution of this state or of the United States, the district
by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms
with the constitution.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.006. DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE
OBLIGATION. The support and maintenance of the district's
hospital system may not become a charge against or obligation of
this state.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 1002.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; ELECTION. (a) The board
consists of nine persons elected as provided by this section.
(b) For the purpose of electing a board, the district is divided
into three areas:
(1) Area Angleton, composed of:
(A) all territory within Brazoria County election precincts Nos.
1, 2, and 5 that is within the boundaries of the Angleton
Independent School District, as those precincts and those
boundaries existed on January 1, 1967; and
(B) that part of Brazoria County election precinct No. 6 that is
west of Chocolate Bayou and within the boundaries of the Angleton
Independent School District, as that precinct and those
boundaries existed on January 1, 1967;
(2) Area Danbury, composed of all territory within the
boundaries of the Danbury Independent School District, as those
boundaries existed on January 1, 1967; and
(3) Area Rosharon, composed of:
(A) all territory within Brazoria County election precinct No. 9
that is not within the boundaries of the Danbury Independent
School District, as that precinct and those boundaries existed on
January 1, 1967; and
(B) all territory within Brazoria County election precinct No.
21 that is not within the boundaries of the Manvel Independent
School District, as that precinct and those boundaries existed on
January 1, 1967.
(c) A change in the boundaries of an election precinct or a
school district does not affect or change the boundaries of an
area prescribed by Subsection (b).
(d) Eight directors are elected by position and one director is
elected at large. The persons elected for Director, Position Nos.
1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 must be residents of Area Angleton. The persons
elected for Director, Position Nos. 6 and 7 must be residents of
Area Danbury. The person elected for Director, Position No. 8
must be a resident of Area Rosharon. The director elected for
Position No. 9 must be a resident of the district at large.
(e) At each directors' election, all qualified voters of the
district may vote for directors. The candidate for a position
receiving the highest number of votes for election to that
position is a director for the district.
(f) Directors serve staggered two-year terms unless four-year
terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety
Code. If the directors serve two-year terms, the terms of
directors elected to odd-numbered positions expire in
even-numbered years and the terms of directors elected to
even-numbered positions expire in odd-numbered years.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.052. BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OF OFFICE. (a)
Each director shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $5,000
that is:
(1) approved by the Commissioners Court of Brazoria County and
the board;
(2) payable to the district; and
(3) conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's
duties.
(b) The bond and the constitutional oath of office shall be kept
in the permanent records of the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.053. BOARD VACANCY. (a) If a vacancy occurs in the
office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a
director for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(b) If the number of directors is reduced to less than five, the
remaining directors shall immediately call a special election to
fill the vacancies. On application of any voter or taxpayer of
the district when the board fails to call an election, a district
court may order the directors to hold the election.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.054. OFFICERS. The board shall elect a president and
a secretary from among the directors to serve until the next
directors election.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.055. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT. A director serves
without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses
incurred by the director in the performance of official duties on
the approval of the expenses by the board.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.056. VOTING REQUIREMENT. A concurrence of five
directors is sufficient in any matter relating to the business of
the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.057. RECRUITMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES. The board
may spend district money, enter into agreements, and take other
necessary action to recruit physicians and other persons to serve
as medical staff members or district employees, including:
(1) advertising and marketing;
(2) paying travel, recruitment, and relocation expenses; and
(3) providing a loan or scholarship to a physician, or a person
currently enrolled in health care education courses at an
institution of higher education, who contractually agrees to
become a medical staff member or district employee.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.058. STAFF PHYSICIAN OFFICE FACILITIES. (a) The
board shall determine the type, number, and location of buildings
necessary to establish and maintain office facilities for staff
physicians to provide adequate medical care.
(b) The board may:
(1) acquire property and equipment and construct facilities for
the district for use by staff physicians; and
(2) mortgage or pledge the property, equipment, or facilities as
security for the payment of the purchase price or construction
cost.
(c) The board may lease the office facilities and equipment to
staff physicians or may sell or otherwise dispose of the
property, facilities, and equipment.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.059. HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STAFF AND
EMPLOYEES. The board may spend district money, enter into
agreements, and take other necessary action to conduct,
participate in, or otherwise assist in providing health care
educational programs for current or prospective medical staff
members or district employees.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.060. RETIREMENT OF BENEFITS. The board may provide
retirement benefits for district employees by:
(1) establishing or administering a retirement program; or
(2) participating in:
(A) the Texas County and District Retirement System; or
(B) another statewide retirement system in which the district is
eligible to participate.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 1002.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY. The district has full
responsibility for providing medical and hospital care for the
district's needy residents.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.102. LIMITATION ON CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS. A
political subdivision other than the district in Brazoria County
may not impose taxes or issue bonds or other obligations for
hospital purposes or to provide medical care for district
residents.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.103. POWERS OF BOARD. (a) The board has all powers
necessary, convenient, or incidental to carry out the purposes
for which the district was created.
(b) The board has the complete management and control of all the
business of the district, including the power to negotiate and
contract with any person to purchase or lease land, to construct
and equip a hospital system, to operate and maintain a hospital
or hospitals, and to negotiate and contract with other political
subdivisions of the state or private individuals, associations,
or corporations for those purposes, all as may be determined to
be necessary or desirable for the district by the board.
(c) This section is not a limitation on the powers of the board.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM. (a) The district shall provide
for the establishment of a hospital or hospital system within the
district's boundaries to provide health care services to persons
residing in the district by:
(1) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or
renovating buildings and improvements;
(2) equipping the buildings and improvements; and
(3) administering the buildings and improvements for hospital
purposes.
(b) The hospital system may include any facility or equipment
the board considers necessary or appropriate for providing health
care services, including:
(1) domiciliary care and treatment of sick, injured, or
geriatric patients;
(2) outpatient clinics;
(3) rural health clinics;
(4) convalescent home facilities;
(5) assisted living or personal care facilities;
(6) physicians' offices;
(7) home health care services;
(8) durable medical equipment;
(9) long-term care;
(10) skilled and intermediate nursing care;
(11) preventive care services;
(12) ancillary support;
(13) pharmacies;
(14) hospice care;
(15) community mental health centers; and
(16) alcohol or chemical dependency centers.
(c) The district may operate or assist in the operation of a
mobile emergency medical service as part of the hospital system.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.105. OPERATING, MANAGEMENT, OR CONSULTING CONTRACTS.
(a) The board may enter into an operating, management, or
consulting contract to obtain management or consulting services
for the district or for any portion of the district. The contract
must provide that the board retains responsibility for and
control of the district's operation.
(b) A company providing services to the district under the
contract, and the officers, directors, and employees of the
company, while performing services under the contract for the
benefit of the district:
(1) are solely employees of the district for purposes of any
determination regarding the immunity or liability of the company
or its officers, directors, and employees; and
(2) have immunity or limited liability under laws applicable to
district employees, whether statutory or common law, to the
extent a district employee would be entitled under the same
circumstances.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.106. PROVISION OF SERVICES OUTSIDE DISTRICT. Subject
to the approval of the board, the district may provide primary
care, emergency services, preventive medical services, and other
health-related services outside the district if the services
serve the purpose of the district as established by this chapter.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.107. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The district may exercise
the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other
interest in any type of property, real, personal, or mixed,
located in the territory of the district if the interest is
necessary or convenient for the district to exercise the rights,
powers, privileges, or functions conferred by this chapter.
(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in
the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, but the
district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a
bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.
(c) In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the
district is not required to:
(1) pay in advance or provide bond or other security for costs
in the trial court;
(2) provide bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining
order or a temporary injunction; or
(3) provide bond for cost or supersedeas on an appeal or writ of
error.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.108. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS. (a) The board may accept
for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and
administered by the board for the purposes and under the
directions, limitations, or provisions prescribed in writing by
the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management
and objectives of the district.
(b) This section is not a limitation on the authority of the
board.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.109. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED. As a government
agency, the district may sue and be sued in its own name in any
court of this state.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.110. PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS. With respect to the
construction of public works, the district has all of the powers
and duties conferred on a municipality under Subchapter H,
Chapter 271, Local Government Code, with respect to the
construction of a facility. To the extent of any conflict, this
section prevails over any other law relating to the construction
of public works engaged in by the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
728, Sec. 18.001(a), eff. September 1, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER D. CHANGE IN BOUNDARIES
Sec. 1002.151. PETITION TO EXPAND DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a)
Territory may be added to the district on a petition for
annexation signed by the owners of a majority in value of the
land sought to be annexed, as shown by the county tax rolls.
(b) The petition must be filed with the secretary of the board.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.152. NOTICE OF HEARING. (a) The board shall pass an
order fixing a time and place at which the petition shall be
heard.
(b) The secretary shall issue notice of the time and place of
the hearing. The notice must describe the territory proposed to
be annexed by metes and bounds or by lot and block number, if
there is a recorded map or plat and survey of the land.
(c) Notice of the hearing shall be given by publication of a
copy of the notice in a newspaper of general circulation in
Brazoria County at least one time, the date of the first
publication to be at least 10 days before the date of the
hearing.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.153. ORDER OF ANNEXATION. If, after hearing the
petition, the board finds that the proposed annexation is to the
advantage of the district and to the territory to be annexed, the
board may by order annex the territory to the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.154. RATIFICATION ELECTION. (a) Annexation of the
territory does not become final until ratified by a majority vote
at a separate election held within the boundaries of the district
and by a majority vote at a separate election held within the
territory to be annexed.
(b) The election must be called by the board on its own motion.
The order calling the election shall specify the date, the place
or places where the election shall be held, and the presiding
election officers.
(c) Notice of the election shall be given by publishing a
substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper
of general circulation in Brazoria County once a week for two
consecutive weeks, the date of the first publication to be at
least 14 days before the date set for the election.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.155. ASSUMPTION OF DEBTS AND TAXES. If the district
has outstanding debts or taxes, the proposition for assumption of
its proportion of the debts or taxes by the territory if annexed
shall also be submitted at the election. The annexed territory
shall bear its pro rata part of all indebtedness or taxes that
may be owed, contracted, or authorized by the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER E. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 1002.201. DISSOLUTION; ELECTION. (a) The district may be
dissolved only on approval of a majority of the voters voting in
an election held for that purpose.
(b) The board may order an election on the question of
dissolving the district and disposing of the district's assets
and obligations.
(c) The board shall order an election on the question of
dissolution of the district if the board receives a petition
requesting an election that is signed by a number of residents of
the district equal to at least 15 percent of the registered
voters in the district.
(d) The election shall be held not later than the 60th day after
the date the election is ordered.
(e) The order calling the election must state:
(1) the nature of the election, including the proposition that
is to appear on the ballot;
(2) the date of the election;
(3) the hours during which the polls will be open; and
(4) the location of the polling places.
(f) Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an
election ordered under this section.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.202. NOTICE OF ELECTION. (a) The board shall give
notice of the election by publishing a substantial copy of the
election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the
district once a week for two consecutive weeks.
(b) The first publication must appear at least 35 days before
the date set for election.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.203. BALLOT. The ballot for the election shall be
printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The
dissolution of the Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria
County, Texas."
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.204. ELECTION RESULTS. (a) If a majority of the
votes in the election favor dissolution, the board shall find
that the district is dissolved.
(b) If a majority of the votes in the election do not favor
dissolution, the board shall continue to administer the district
and another election on the question of dissolution may not be
held before the first anniversary of the date of the most recent
election to dissolve the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.205. TRANSFER OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS. (a) If a
majority of the votes in the election held under this subchapter
favor dissolution, the board shall:
(1) transfer the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and
other assets that belong to the district to Brazoria County or
another governmental agency in Brazoria County; or
(2) administer the property, assets, and debts until all funds
have been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or
settled.
(b) If the board makes the transfer under Subsection (a)(1), the
county or agency assumes all debts and obligations of the
district at the time of the transfer, and the district is
dissolved.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.206. SALE OR TRANSFER OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES. (a)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the
district may not be dissolved unless the board provides for the
sale or transfer of the district's assets and liabilities to
another person or entity.
(b) The dissolution of the district and the sale or transfer of
the district's assets or liabilities may not contravene a trust
indenture or bond resolution relating to the outstanding bonds of
the district. The dissolution and sale or transfer does not
diminish or impair the rights of a holder of an outstanding bond,
warrant, or other obligation of the district.
(c) The sale or transfer of the district's assets and
liabilities must satisfy the debt and bond obligations of the
district in a manner that protects the interests of the residents
of the district, including the residents' collective property
rights in the district's assets. The district may not transfer or
dispose of the district's assets except for due compensation
unless the transfer is made to another governmental agency that
serves the district and the transferred assets are to be used for
the benefit of the residents of the district.
(d) A grant from federal funds is an obligation to be repaid in
satisfaction.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.207. IMPOSITION OF TAX AND RETURN OF SURPLUS TAXES.
(a) After the board finds that the district is dissolved, the
board shall:
(1) determine the debt owed by the district; and
(2) impose on the property included in the district's tax rolls
a tax that is in proportion of the debt to the property value.
(b) When all outstanding debts and obligations of the district
are paid, the board shall order the secretary to return the pro
rata share of all unused tax money to each district taxpayer.
(c) A taxpayer may request that the taxpayer's share of surplus
tax money be credited to the taxpayer's county taxes. If a
taxpayer requests the credit, the board shall direct the
secretary to transmit the funds to the county tax
assessor-collector.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.208. REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER. (a) After the
district has paid all its debts and has disposed of all its
assets and funds as prescribed by this subchapter, the board
shall file a written report with the Commissioners Court of
Brazoria County summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the
district.
(b) Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners
Court of Brazoria County receives the report and determines that
the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the
commissioners court shall enter an order dissolving the district
and releasing the board from any further duty or obligation.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER F. DISTRICT FUNDS
Sec. 1002.251. DEPOSITORY. As soon as practicable after the
creation election results favorably to the creation of the
district, the board shall by resolution designate a bank within
the county as the district's depository, and all funds of the
district shall be secured in the manner provided for the security
of county funds. Such depository shall serve for a period of two
years and until a successor has been selected.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.252. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY. (a) The
board may borrow money for district obligations.
(b) To secure a loan, the board may pledge:
(1) revenue of the district that is not pledged to pay the
district's bonded indebtedness;
(2) taxes to be imposed by the district in the next 12-month
period that are not pledged to pay the principal of or interest
on district bonds; or
(3) district bonds that have been authorized but not sold.
(c) A loan for which taxes or bonds are pledged must mature not
later than the first anniversary of the date on which the loan is
made. A loan for which district revenues are pledged must mature
not later than the fifth anniversary of the date on which the
loan is made.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER G. BONDS
Sec. 1002.301. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) The board may
issue and sell bonds authorized by an election in the name and on
the faith and credit of the district to:
(1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings
or improvements; and
(2) equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes.
(b) The bonds shall be sold at the time, in the manner, and
under the terms determined by the board.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.302. TAXES TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. (a) The
board shall impose an annual ad valorem tax in an amount
sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the
principal of and interest on the general obligation bonds as they
mature.
(b) The tax required by this section together with any other tax
the district imposes in any year may not exceed 75 cents on the
$100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.303. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION. (a) The
district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are
authorized by a majority of the voters voting in an election held
for that purpose.
(b) The board may call the election on its own motion. The order
calling the election must specify:
(1) the date of the election;
(2) the place or places where the election will be held;
(3) the names of the presiding election officers;
(4) the purpose for which the bonds are to be issued;
(5) the amount of the bonds;
(6) the maximum interest rate of the bonds; and
(7) the maximum maturity of the bonds, which may not exceed 40
years from the date of issuance.
(c) Notice of a bond election shall be given by publishing a
substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper
of general circulation in the district as provided by Section
4.003(a)(1), Election Code.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.304. EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. The board
president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the name
of the district. The board secretary shall countersign the bonds.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.305. INVESTMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROCEEDS.
Any part of the proceeds of general obligation bonds, until they
are needed for the purpose for which the bonds were issued, may
be invested in securities of the United States or placed on time
deposit or in certificates of deposit.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.306. REVENUE BONDS. (a) The board may issue revenue
bonds to:
(1) purchase, construct, repair, renovate, or acquire buildings,
sites, or improvements and equip buildings, sites, or
improvements for hospitals and the hospital system; and
(2) establish and maintain office facilities for staff
physicians under Section 1002.058.
(b) The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of
all or part of the revenues derived from the operation of the
district's hospital system, including district facilities.
(c) Bonds issued under Subsection (a)(1) may be additionally
secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of the
district property.
(d) Bonds issued under Subsection (a)(1) must be issued in the
manner provided by Sections 264.042, 264.043, 264.046, 264.047,
264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code.
(e) Bonds issued under Subsection (a)(2) must be issued in the
manner provided by Sections 264.042-264.047(a), 264.048, and
264.049, Health and Safety Code.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER H. TAXES
Sec. 1002.351. IMPOSITION OF TAXES. (a) The board shall impose
on all property subject to district taxation, for the benefit of
the district, a tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100
assessed value of the property according to the most recent
certified appraisal roll of the district.
(b) The board shall impose the tax to:
(1) meet the requirements of the district's bonds;
(2) provide for the district's maintenance and operating
expenses;
(3) make improvements and additions to the district's hospitals
or hospital system; and
(4) acquire necessary sites for hospitals or the hospital system
by gift, purchase, lease, or condemnation.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1002.352. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. The board may provide
for the appointment of a tax assessor-collector for the district
or may contract for the assessment and collection of taxes as
provided by the Tax Code.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.