S.B. No. 1214 amends various sections of the Special District Local Laws Code to update the operations and administration of the Concho County Hospital District. Key changes include the replacement of the term "petition" with "application" for candidates seeking to be printed on the ballot as directors, requiring them to file an application with the board secretary in accordance with the Election Code. Additionally, the qualifications for office have been revised to specify that candidates must be district residents and qualified voters, while also prohibiting district employees from being elected or appointed as directors.

The bill also modifies the structure of the board by requiring the election of a president, vice president, and secretary from among its members. It clarifies that the district administrator serves at the will of the board and is entitled to compensation determined by the board. Furthermore, the bill 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 on or after the effective date of the Act, and existing directors will retain their positions until the end of their terms, provided they meet the new qualifications.

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 144, Special District Local Laws Code 1016)
Senate 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 144, Special District Local Laws Code 1016)
Engrossed: 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 144, Special District Local Laws Code 1016)
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 144, Special District Local Laws Code 1016)
Enrolled: 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 144, Special District Local Laws Code 1016)