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 file a petition with the board secretary to instead submit an application in accordance with the Election Code. Additionally, the qualifications for serving as a director are updated to require candidates to be district residents and qualified voters, while removing the previous stipulations of being a freeholder and at least 18 years old. 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 president, vice president, and secretary. The bill clarifies that the district administrator serves at the board's discretion and is entitled to compensation determined by the board. It also allows the board to enter into construction contracts and public work contracts, while repealing certain provisions related to construction and purchase contracts. The changes will apply to elections ordered after the bill's effective date and will not affect the terms of current directors. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote or on September 1, 2025, if not.

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)