S.B. No. 1901 amends the Government Code to enhance the governance and operational procedures of the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and the Texas Opioid Abatement Trust Fund. Key changes include the establishment of staggered six-year terms for voting council members, with terms 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.

The bill introduces a mechanism for reallocating 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 subsection of Section 403.509, streamlining the fund's operations. At the first meeting following the bill's enactment, council members will draw lots to determine the expiration dates of their terms. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both legislative 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)
House Committee Report: Government Code 403.503, Government Code 403.506, Government Code 403.509 (Government Code 403)
Enrolled: Government Code 403.503, Government Code 403.506, Government Code 403.509 (Government Code 403)