HB 2014
AN ACT relating to the board of directors of Somervell County Hospital
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Establishes the governance structure for the Somervell County Hospital District's board of directors. It mandates elections for board members on the May uniform election date, with directors serving four-year terms. Initially, in May 2026, directors will draw lots to determine two-year and four-year terms, ensuring a staggered board transition, with subsequent elections maintaining four-year terms.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the board of directors of Somervell County Hospital BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subtitle A, Title 3, Special District Local Laws Code, is amended by adding Chapter 1123 to read as follows: CHAPTER 1123. SOMERVELL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 1123.0001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the (2) "District" means the Somervell County Hospital [Sections 1123.002-1123.050 reserved for expansion] SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Sec. 1123.051. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. An election shall be held on the uniform election date in May as appropriate to elect the appropriate number of directors for four-year terms. SECTION 2. (a) The members of the board of directors elected in May 2026 shall draw lots to determine which two directors shall serve two-year terms and which three directors shall serve (b) The members of the board of directors elected in May 2027 shall serve four-year terms. (c) Successor directors shall serve four-year terms. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the board of directors of Somervell County Hospital
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