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 expire on September 1, 2030, for counties that meet specific criteria: having a population of one million or more, containing a municipality of the same population, 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 ensure the continuation of health care provider participation programs in larger counties, thereby potentially enhancing health care access and funding in those areas. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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