HB 2607
AN ACT relating to the terms of the members of the board of hospital
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Modifies the terms of managers for the Walker County Hospital board, changing their service from two-year to four-year staggered terms. The legislation also grants the hospital district's board broader leasing authority, allowing them to lease all or part of the district's property to any person on terms deemed in the district's best interest. The changes aim to provide more stability in hospital board leadership and greater flexibility in managing district assets.
Bill Text
relating to the terms of the members of the board of hospital managers and leasing authority of the Walker County Hospital BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 1111.051(b), Special District Local Laws Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) Managers [Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code, managers] serve staggered four-year [two-year] terms with the terms of two or three managers expiring each even-numbered year as appropriate. SECTION 2. Section 1111.108(a), Special District Local Laws Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) The district through the board may lease all or part of the district's property, including the buildings and facilities comprising the hospital system, to any person on terms considered to be in the district's best interest. The term of a lease may not 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.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the terms of the members of the board of hospital
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