The bill amends various sections of the Special District Local Laws Code concerning the Kimble County Hospital District in Texas. Key changes include the qualifications for board members, which now require candidates to be at least 18 years old and residents of the district for one year, while removing the previous two-year residency requirement and the stipulation of being a qualified property tax-paying voter. Additionally, it establishes that individuals employed by the district are ineligible to serve as directors. The bill also modifies the process for directors to qualify for office by requiring them to take an official oath and an anti-bribery statement instead of executing a commercial bond.

Further amendments include the board's responsibility to establish a hospital system and the ability to adopt rules for efficient operation, as well as provisions for budget preparation and amendments. The fiscal year can now be established by the board, with restrictions on changing it during certain conditions. The bill also outlines the process for designating a bank as the district's depository, requiring the board to solicit bids from eligible banks and consider various criteria in their selection. Overall, the bill aims to streamline governance and operational procedures for the Kimble County Hospital District.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Special District Local Laws Code 1049.052, Special District Local Laws Code 1049.053, Special District Local Laws Code 1049.104, Special District Local Laws Code 1049.105, Special District Local Laws Code 1049.151, Special District Local Laws Code 1049.152, Special District Local Laws Code 1049.153, Special District Local Laws Code 1049.155 (Special District Local Laws Code 1049)