S.B. No. 1901 aims to enhance the governance and operational framework of the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and the Texas Opioid Abatement Trust Fund. Key amendments include the introduction of staggered six-year terms for council members, with specific expiration dates for their terms set for February 1 of each odd-numbered year. Additionally, a new conflict of interest provision mandates that council members must recuse themselves from discussions or votes on applications for funding if they or their close relatives have a financial interest in the entities involved. The council is also empowered to establish further conflict of interest standards.

The bill also allows the trust company to reallocate funds that were either not deposited by counties or municipalities within two years of distribution or were formally declined by these entities. Furthermore, it repeals a specific section of the Government Code related to the trust fund's operations. At the first meeting following the bill's enactment, council members will draw lots to determine the staggered terms of their service. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote 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)