Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 1031.110
Payment for Treatment; Procedures


(a)

When a patient who claims to be indigent 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 health care facility, the amount of the costs that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.

(c)

If it is determined that the 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 to the district’s depository or 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)

The order may be appealed to the district court.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.

Source: Section 1031.110 — Payment for Treatment; Procedures, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­1031.­htm#1031.­110 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

1031.001
Definitions
1031.002
Authority for Operation
1031.003
Political Subdivision
1031.004
District Territory
1031.005
Correction of Invalid Procedures
1031.006
Public Purpose
1031.051
Board Election
1031.052
Notice of Election
1031.053
Qualifications for Office
1031.054
Bond
1031.055
Board Vacancy
1031.056
Officers
1031.057
Compensation
1031.058
Voting Requirement
1031.059
Meetings
1031.060
District Administrator
1031.061
Employment and Recruitment of Staff and Employees
1031.062
Personnel Contracts
1031.063
Retirement Benefits
1031.064
Maintenance of Records
1031.065
Seal
1031.101
District Responsibility
1031.102
Restriction on County or Municipality Taxation
1031.103
Management and Control
1031.104
Rules
1031.105
Purchasing and Accounting Procedures
1031.106
District Property, Facilities, and Equipment
1031.107
Competitive Bidding
1031.108
Emergency Medical Services
1031.109
Gifts and Endowments
1031.110
Payment for Treatment
1031.111
Nonindigent Residents
1031.151
Budget
1031.152
Proposed Budget: Notice and Hearing
1031.153
Fiscal Year
1031.154
Annual Audit
1031.155
Depository or Treasurer
1031.156
Authority to Borrow Money
1031.201
General Obligation Bonds
1031.202
Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds
1031.203
General Obligation Bond Election
1031.204
Revenue Bonds
1031.205
Refunding Bonds
1031.206
Maturity of Bonds
1031.207
Execution of Bonds
1031.251
Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax
1031.252
Tax Rate
1031.253
Election to Increase Maximum Tax Rate
1031.254
Tax Assessor-collector
1031.301
Dissolution
1031.302
Notice of Election
1031.304
Election Results
1031.305
Transfer, Sale, or Administration of Assets
1031.306
Sale or Transfer of Assets and Liabilities
1031.307
Imposition of Tax and Return of Surplus Taxes
1031.308
Report

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 1031.110’s source at texas​.gov