§ 1046.101 District Responsibility
§ 1046.102 Board Responsibility
§ 1046.103 Restriction On Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt
§ 1046.104 Management, Control, and Administration
§ 1046.105 Hospital System
§ 1046.106 Rules
§ 1046.107 Purchasing and Accounting Procedures
§ 1046.108 District Property, Facilities, and Equipment
§ 1046.109 Eminent Domain
§ 1046.110 Cost of Relocating or Altering Property
§ 1046.111 Gifts and Endowments
§ 1046.112 Construction Contracts
§ 1046.113 Operating and Management Contracts
§ 1046.114 Contract in Name of District
§ 1046.115 Contracts With Governmental Entities for Care and Treatment
§ 1046.116 Provision of Services Outside District
§ 1046.117 Contracts With Governmental Entities for Investigatory or Other Services
§ 1046.118 Leases
§ 1046.119 Authority to Sell or Close Certain District Hospitals
§ 1046.120 Payment for Treatment; Procedures
§ 1046.121 Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 1046 > 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.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Week: means seven consecutive days. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005