The bill amends various sections of the Special District Local Laws Code concerning the operations and administration of the Concho County Hospital District. Key changes include the replacement of the requirement for candidates to submit a petition with a new application process to have their names printed on the ballot. Additionally, the qualifications for serving as a director have been updated to require candidates to be district residents and qualified voters, while removing the previous stipulations regarding freeholder status and age. The bill also introduces a prohibition against district employees serving as directors.

Further amendments include the restructuring of the board's officer roles, allowing for the election of a vice president alongside the president and secretary. The bill clarifies that the district administrator serves at the board's discretion and outlines the board's authority to enter into construction contracts, while repealing certain provisions related to purchase contracts. The changes will apply to elections and appointments occurring after the bill's effective date, ensuring that current directors can continue their terms without disruption. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Special District Local Laws Code 1016.053, Special District Local Laws Code 144.005, Special District Local Laws Code 1016.057, Special District Local Laws Code 1016.060, Special District Local Laws Code 1016.110, Special District Local Laws Code 1016.160 (Special District Local Laws Code 1016, Special District Local Laws Code 144)
House Committee Report: Special District Local Laws Code 1016.053, Special District Local Laws Code 144.005, Special District Local Laws Code 1016.057, Special District Local Laws Code 1016.060, Special District Local Laws Code 1016.110, Special District Local Laws Code 1016.160 (Special District Local Laws Code 1016, Special District Local Laws Code 144)