H.B. No. 2860 proposes the establishment and enhancement of tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs specifically for health care professionals serving in border communities of Texas. The bill mandates the Department of State Health Services, in collaboration with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, to develop a comprehensive plan that includes requirements for health care professionals to commit to full-time employment in these communities for a specified duration to qualify for the programs. Additionally, the plan will prioritize participation for those professionals who reside in the border areas.

The bill requires the Department of State Health Services to submit the developed plan and its estimated implementation costs to the legislature by September 1, 2026. Furthermore, the act is set to expire on January 1, 2027, and will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.