The bill, S.B. No. 1375, amends Section 300.0155 of the Health and Safety Code to extend the authority of local governments to administer health care provider participation programs in certain counties. Specifically, it establishes that the authority of a local government to operate such a program will not expire until September 1, 2030, for counties that meet specific criteria: having a population of one million or more, containing part of a municipality with a population of one million or more, and being adjacent to a county with a population of 2.5 million or more. This amendment replaces the previous expiration date, which was set for September 1 following the second anniversary of the governing body's order or ordinance.

The bill aims to provide continued support for health care provider participation programs in larger counties, ensuring that these local governments can maintain their programs without interruption until the specified expiration date in 2030. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 300.0155 (Health and Safety Code 300)