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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) If the district has issued or assumed bonds payable from taxes, the commissioners court shall impose a tax for the benefit of the district on all property subject to district taxation.
(b) The commissioners court may impose a tax for:
(1) the entire year in which the district is created;
(2) maintenance and operation of the district; and
(3) improvements and additions to the hospital system.
(c) The total tax rate of the district may not exceed:
(1) the rate authorized by the voters of the district; or
(2) the constitutional tax rate limit.
(d) The tax revenue may be used:
(1) to create an interest and sinking fund for bonds that may be assumed or issued by the district for hospital purposes in accordance with this chapter;
(2) to provide for the operation and maintenance of the hospital or hospital system; and
(3) to make improvements and additions to the hospital system, including the acquisition of necessary sites.
(e) The county tax assessor-collector shall collect the tax.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 283.121. Tax Assessment and Collection - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-283-121/
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