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, removing the previous two-year residency requirement and the stipulation of being a qualified property tax-paying voter. Additionally, it establishes that district employees 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 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. The bill introduces provisions for budget preparation, allowing the board to delegate this duty and amend the budget post-adoption. It also clarifies the fiscal year establishment process and mandates the solicitation of bids from banks for the district's depository. The bill repeals certain sections and specifies that it will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if not.

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)