H.B. No. 1327 amends the Health and Safety Code to extend the expiration date of the Harris County Hospital District's authority to administer and operate a health care provider participation program. The bill changes the expiration date from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2027, for both the district's authority and the chapter itself. This extension allows the program to continue for an additional two years, ensuring ongoing support for health care services in the region.

The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025. The passage of this bill reflects the legislative intent to maintain and enhance health care provider participation in Harris County, thereby supporting the health care needs of the community.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 299.004 (Health and Safety Code 299)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 299.004 (Health and Safety Code 299)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 299.004 (Health and Safety Code 299)
Senate Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 299.004 (Health and Safety Code 299)
Enrolled: Health and Safety Code 299.004 (Health and Safety Code 299)