Bill > SB2778

This bill increases the expenditure threshold for emergency services district employees from $2,000 to $50,000 that can be paid without requiring board approval. Specifically, the bill amends Section 775.073(b) of the Texas Health and Safety Code to allow a district employee who has executed a bond to disburse district funds, but now mandates that any expenditure over $50,000 must be presented to and approved by the board, up from the previous $2,000 limit. The change in law will only apply to purchases made on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, meaning purchases before that date will continue to be governed by the previous expenditure limit. This modification gives emergency services district employees more financial flexibility while still maintaining board oversight for larger expenditures.

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