S.B. No. 2666 proposes the establishment of a grant program by the Nueces County Hospital District aimed at recruiting and retaining medical professionals, particularly physicians in specialties with limited access. The bill amends Section 281.094(b) of the Health and Safety Code to allow the district to use funds for this new grant program, alongside existing provisions for indigent health care and intergovernmental transfers for Medicaid payments. Specifically, it adds a new subsection (3) to authorize the grant program under Section 281.0941.

The newly added Section 281.0941 outlines the responsibilities of the Nueces County Hospital District's board in administering the grant program. This includes establishing application procedures, eligibility criteria, and accountability measures to ensure that the grants are used effectively to support the public purpose of providing medical care to indigent residents. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 281.094 (Health and Safety Code 281)