Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 1073.351
Dissolution; Election

(a)

The board may order an election on the question of the dissolution of the district, creation of the Runnels County Hospital District, transfer of the district’s assets and obligations to the Runnels County Hospital District, and assumption of the district’s outstanding debts by the Runnels County Hospital District.

(b)

The board shall order the election if:

(1)

the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by at least 50 of the district’s registered voters; or

(2)

the board receives notice that the board of directors of the Ballinger Memorial Hospital District intends to order an election to dissolve the Ballinger Memorial Hospital District and create the Runnels County Hospital District under Subchapter D-1, Chapter 1004.

(c)

If the board intends to hold an election under this subchapter, the board shall notify the board of directors of the Ballinger Memorial Hospital District and the Runnels County Commissioners Court of that intention.

(d)

The election held under this subchapter shall be held on the same date as the election to dissolve the Ballinger Memorial Hospital District and create the Runnels County Hospital District under Subchapter D-1, Chapter 1004, and the election in the portion of the county not included in a hospital district to create the Runnels County Hospital District. The board shall coordinate with the board of directors of the Ballinger Memorial Hospital District and the Commissioners Court of Runnels County in setting the election date under this section.

(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 (Uniform Election Dates), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 22.011(a), eff. September 1, 2011.

Source: Section 1073.351 — Dissolution; Election, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­1073.­htm#1073.­351 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

1073.002
Authority for Creation 1073.003
Essential Public Function 1073.004
District Territory 1073.005
Correction of Invalid Procedures 1073.006
District Support and Maintenance Not State Obligation 1073.007
Restriction on State Financial Assistance 1073.051
Board Election 1073.052
Notice of Election 1073.053
Qualifications for Office 1073.054
Bond 1073.055
Board Vacancy 1073.056
Officers 1073.057
Compensation 1073.058
District Administrator 1073.059
General Duties of District Administrator 1073.060
Appointment, Dismissal, and Recruitment of Staff and Employees 1073.061
Personnel Contracts 1073.062
Seniority 1073.063
Retirement Benefits 1073.101
District Responsibility 1073.102
Restriction on Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt 1073.103
Management, Control, and Administration 1073.104
Hospital System 1073.105
Rules 1073.106
Purchasing and Accounting Procedures 1073.107
District Property, Facilities, and Equipment 1073.108
Eminent Domain 1073.109
Gifts and Endowments 1073.110
Operating and Management Contracts 1073.111
Contracts with Governmental Entities for Hospitalization and Treatment 1073.112
Contracts with Governmental Entities for Investigatory or Other Services 1073.113
Bidding Requirements 1073.114
Provision of Services Outside District 1073.115
Payment for Treatment 1073.116
Authority to Sue and Be Sued 1073.151
Budget 1073.152
Notice 1073.153
Amendments to Budget 1073.154
Restriction on Expenditures 1073.155
Fiscal Year 1073.156
Annual Audit 1073.157
Inspection of Annual Audit and District Records 1073.158
Financial Report 1073.159
Depository 1073.160
Spending and Investment Restrictions 1073.161
Authority to Borrow Money 1073.201
General Obligation Bonds 1073.202
Tax to Pay General Obligation Bonds 1073.203
General Obligation Bond Election 1073.204
Revenue Bonds 1073.205
Refunding Bonds 1073.206
Maturity of Bonds 1073.207
Execution of Bonds 1073.208
Bonds Exempt from Taxation 1073.251
Imposition of Ad Valorem Tax 1073.252
Tax Rate 1073.253
Tax Assessor-collector 1073.301
Dissolution 1073.302
Notice of Election 1073.303
Ballot 1073.304
Election Results 1073.305
Transfer or Administration of Assets 1073.306
Sale or Transfer of Assets and Liabilities 1073.307
Imposition of Tax and Return of Surplus Taxes 1073.308
Report 1073.351
Dissolution 1073.352
Notice of Election 1073.353
Ballot 1073.354
Election Results 1073.355
Transfer or Administration of Assets 1073.356
Reference in Other Law 1073.357
Expiration
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 1073.351’s source at texas​.gov