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, which is now optional rather than mandatory. The budget preparation process is clarified, allowing the board to delegate this duty and amend the budget post-adoption. The bill also updates the fiscal year establishment process and the designation of a depository bank, requiring the board to solicit bids from eligible banks. Overall, these changes aim to streamline operations and governance within 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)