The bill, S.B. No. 1901, aims to amend the administration of the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and the Texas Opioid Abatement Trust Fund. Key changes include the introduction of staggered six-year terms for voting council members, with terms for four or five members expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year. Additionally, a new conflict of interest provision requires council members to recuse themselves from discussions or votes on applications for awards if they or their close relatives have a financial interest in the entities involved. The council is also empowered to adopt further conflict of interest standards.

Further amendments include provisions allowing the trust company to reallocate funds that were not deposited by counties or municipalities within two years of distribution or if they formally refuse the funds. The bill also repeals a specific section of the Government Code related to the trust fund. At the first meeting after the bill's effective date, council members will draw lots to determine the expiration dates of their terms. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 403.503, Government Code 403.506, Government Code 403.509 (Government Code 403)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 403.503, Government Code 403.506, Government Code 403.509 (Government Code 403)
Engrossed: Government Code 403.503, Government Code 403.506, Government Code 403.509 (Government Code 403)