Bill > SB1042

This bill modifies several provisions related to the Kimble County Hospital District in Texas, updating its governance and operational frameworks. The bill changes board member qualification requirements, reducing the residency requirement from two years to one year and prohibiting district employees from serving as directors. It eliminates the previous requirement for directors to post a bond and instead mandates that directors take an official oath and anti-bribery statement, which will be maintained permanently in district records. The bill expands the district's hospital system responsibilities by explicitly listing potential facilities and services, including outpatient clinics, pharmacies, nursing facilities, and community health centers. The legislation provides more flexibility to the board by changing mandatory language to permissive language in several sections, such as allowing the board to adopt rules and establish fiscal years. The bill also introduces new provisions for budget preparation and amendment, allowing the board to delegate budget preparation and modify budgets after adoption. Additionally, it updates depository requirements, mandating that the board solicit bids from banks and consider factors like service level and return on funds when selecting a depository. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas Legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the required voting threshold.

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