The bill, H.B. No. 2860, mandates the Department of State Health Services to develop a plan aimed at establishing and enhancing tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs specifically for health care professionals working in border communities of Texas. This plan will be created in consultation with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and will require participating health care professionals to commit to full-time employment in these communities for a specified duration. Additionally, the plan will prioritize health care professionals who reside in the border areas.

The Department of State Health Services is required to submit the developed plan and an estimated implementation cost to the legislature by September 1, 2026. The bill includes a provision for expiration on January 1, 2027, and will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.