The bill, H.B. No. 1646, amends Section 775.073(b) of the Health and Safety Code to increase the threshold for expenditures that an emergency services district employee can make without board approval. Specifically, the bill raises the limit from $2,000 to $50,000, allowing district employees who have executed a bond to disburse funds up to this new amount without needing prior approval from the board.

The changes made by this bill will only apply to purchases made on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Any purchases made before this date will continue to be governed by the previous law, which set the limit at $2,000. This adjustment aims to streamline the purchasing process for emergency services districts by reducing the frequency of board approvals for larger expenditures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 775.073 (Health and Safety Code 775)