Sec. 283.121. TAX ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION. (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.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.