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TexasHB 260789th Legislature Regular SessionHouse

Relating to the terms of the members of the board of hospital managers and leasing authority of the Walker County Hospital District.

Sponsored By: Charles Schwertner (Republican), Trey Wharton

Signed by Governor

WALKER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICTSpecial Districts & Authorities--Hospital

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Walker County hospital board and lease changes

Walker County Hospital District board members serve four-year terms instead of two-year terms. Two or three members' terms end each even-numbered year. The board can lease any or all district property, including hospital buildings and facilities, to any person. Lease terms must serve the district's best interest, with a maximum length of 80 years instead of 40. The law's effective-date rule provides immediate effect with approval from two-thirds of all elected members in each legislative house. Otherwise, the effective date is September 1, 2025. These changes do not directly change household payments, benefits, or eligibility.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Charles Schwertner

    Republican • Senate

  • Trey Wharton

    House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 290 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/19/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/19/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 5/1/2025

Record vote

Yes: 142 • No: 0

House vote • 4/30/2025

Record vote

Yes: 134 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Intergovernmental Affairs

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Local Government

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective immediately

    6/20/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/22/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/21/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/21/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/20/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/20/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/19/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/19/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/19/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/19/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/19/2025Senate

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/19/2025Senate

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/19/2025Senate

  15. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/19/2025Senate

  16. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/19/2025Senate

  17. Placed on intent calendar

    5/16/2025Senate

  18. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/9/2025Senate

  19. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

    5/9/2025Senate

  20. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/9/2025Senate

  21. Vote taken in committee

    5/8/2025Senate

  22. Considered in public hearing

    5/8/2025Senate

  23. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    5/8/2025Senate

  24. Referred to Local Government

    5/5/2025Senate

  25. Read first time

    5/5/2025Senate

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