Relating to the authority of the Wood County Central Hospital District of Wood County, Texas, to provide brain and memory care services to residents of the hospital district through the creation and operation of brain and memory health care services districts.
What changed between versions
Added new Subchapter I to Chapter 1116 establishing a specific legal framework for brain and memory health care services districts.
Requires the special district board to consist of seven directors appointed by the hospital district board with staggered two-year terms.
Mandates an annual budget process with public hearings, requiring approval by both the special district board and hospital district board before implementation.
Requires an independent audit of the special district's financial condition for each fiscal year.
Added provisions for the transfer of certain responsibilities from the hospital district to the special district, including management of real property and operating funds.
Established procedures for dissolving the special district and handling remaining assets and debts after dissolution.
Establishes that the hospital district must provide funding for the special district through a contract, and explicitly prohibits the special district from imposing taxes or issuing bonds.
Defined key terms including 'hospital district', 'special district', 'special district board', and 'special district director' to clarify roles and responsibilities.
Set the effective date of the Act as September 1, 2025.
