§ 1009.101 District Responsibility
§ 1009.102 Restriction On Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt
§ 1009.103 Management, Control, and Administration
§ 1009.104 Hospital System
§ 1009.105 Rules
§ 1009.106 Purchasing and Accounting Procedures
§ 1009.107 Rates and Charges
§ 1009.108 Hospital Lease
§ 1009.109 Eminent Domain
§ 1009.110 Gifts and Endowments
§ 1009.111 Contracts for Services to Certain Persons
§ 1009.112 Payment for Treatment; Procedures
§ 1009.113 Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 1009 > Subchapter C - Powers and Duties

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Week: means seven consecutive days. See Texas Government Code 311.005