Innovation Grant Program

Sec. 526.0324. INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) The commission shall establish an innovation grant program to provide support to rural hospitals, rural hospital districts, and rural hospital authorities that undertake initiatives: (1) to provide access to health care and improve the quality of health care provided to residents of a rural county; (2) that are likely to improve the financial stability of the grant recipient; and (3) that are estimated to become sustainable and be maintained without additional state funding after the award of a grant under this section. (b) In awarding grants under this section, the office shall prioritize initiatives focused on improving health care facilities or services for: (1) women who are pregnant or recently gave birth; (2) individuals under the age of 20; (3) older adults residing in a rural county; or (4) individuals who are uninsured. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 707 (H.B. 18), Sec. 4, eff. June 20, 2025.