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TexasHB 566489th Legislature Regular SessionHouse

Relating to the operation of Wood County Central Hospital District of Wood County, Texas.

Sponsored By: Cole Hefner, Bryan Hughes (Republican)

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WOOD COUNTY CENTRAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF WOOD COUNTYFinancial--BanksSpecial Districts & Authorities--Hospital

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Wood County hospital board adds director

The Wood County Central Hospital District board grows from six to seven directors, elected by voters across the district. This setup applies unless district boundaries expand under Subchapter G or H. After the law takes effect, the board must appoint a temporary director who serves until the regular 2026 director election. The law's effective-date rule specifies immediate effect with two-thirds approval in each legislative house; otherwise, September 1, 2025.

Wood County hospital gains banking options

The Wood County Central Hospital District board can select one or more banks inside or outside the district by resolution. The old two-year bank term no longer applies. All district money must go into its selected banks and be secured under the rules for county funds. The board can invest district money only in funds or securities allowed by Chapter 2256 of the Texas Government Code.

Wood County hospital audits less often

The Wood County Central Hospital District no longer needs an independent audit every year. Its board must require audits when it finds them necessary, but at least once every three years. The law also removes the requirement to file audit copies with the state comptroller and the district.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Cole Hefner

    House

  • Bryan Hughes

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 146 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/28/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/28/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 5/16/2025

Record vote

Yes: 131 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Intergovernmental Affairs

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Local Government

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

    6/20/2025House

  2. Filed without the Governor's signature

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/31/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/31/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/30/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/30/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/29/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/28/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/28/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/28/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/28/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/28/2025Senate

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/28/2025Senate

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

    5/28/2025Senate

  15. Laid before the Senate

    5/28/2025Senate

  16. Placed on local & uncontested calendar

    5/28/2025Senate

  17. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/22/2025Senate

  18. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

    5/22/2025Senate

  19. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/22/2025Senate

  20. Vote taken in committee

    5/22/2025Senate

  21. Considered in public hearing

    5/22/2025Senate

  22. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    5/22/2025Senate

  23. Referred to Local Government

    5/19/2025Senate

  24. Read first time

    5/19/2025Senate

  25. Received from the House

    5/19/2025Senate

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