Relating to the establishment of a grant program to allow the Nueces County Hospital District to recruit and retain certain medical professionals.

SB 2666 establishes a grant program for hospitals within the Nueces County Hospital District to address physician shortages. The program allows hospitals to use grant funds to retain current physicians and recruit doctors in specialties with limited access in the district, while also increasing residency positions. Hospitals must apply through district-set criteria, and funds must align with providing care for indigent residents. The bill requires accountability measures to ensure proper use of grants and measurable benefits for the district. It takes effect September 1, 2025.