H.B. No. 2658 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, rather than two. Additionally, the bill specifies that district employees are ineligible to serve as directors. The process for directors to qualify for office has been updated to include taking an official oath and subscribing to an anti-bribery statement, while the previous requirement for a commercial bond has been removed.

The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the district to establish a hospital system and provides flexibility in budget preparation and amendments. The board is now empowered to adopt rules for efficient operation and can delegate budget preparation duties. Furthermore, the fiscal year can be established by the board, with restrictions on changing it during certain conditions. The designation of a bank as the district's depository is also revised, requiring the board to solicit bids from eligible banks and consider various criteria in their selection. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

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)
House Committee Report: 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)
Engrossed: 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)