Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2517

Filed

Out of Senate Committee

4/23/09

Voted on by Senate

4/30/09

Out of House Committee

5/22/09

Voted on by House

5/27/09

Governor Action

6/19/09

Bill Becomes Law

Enrolled

5/28/09

Passed

6/19/09

Caption

Relating to the dissolution of the Ballinger Memorial Hospital District and the North Runnels County Hospital District and the creation of the Runnels County Hospital District; granting the authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.

Impact

If enacted, SB2517 would significantly alter the landscape of public healthcare in Runnels County. The establishment of the Runnels County Hospital District would centralize healthcare services and improve the efficiency of hospital operations. The district would be empowered to impose taxes, issue bonds for funding necessary facilities and services, and exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire properties required for healthcare services. Opponents may raise concerns over the potential financial burden on taxpayers, as the authorities would have the capacity to create tax levies for sustaining healthcare services and infrastructure.

Summary

SB2517 aims to dissolve the Ballinger Memorial Hospital District and the North Runnels County Hospital District, leading to the formation of the Runnels County Hospital District. This transition is significant as it stipulates the process for transferring all assets, obligations, and outstanding debts from the former districts to the new entity. The measure is designed to streamline healthcare administration within Runnels County and enhance public healthcare delivery. Specifically, the bill provisions for the imposition of ad valorem taxes to sustain the operations of the new district, aim for efficient management, and cover maintenance costs of healthcare facilities.

Contention

A notable point of contention surrounding SB2517 could arise from the dissolution process and the assumed obligations of the new hospital district. Legislative debates may center on the community's support for the transitions, potential impacts on current healthcare services, and the accountability of tax fund usage. Ensuring that the financial operations remain transparent and that the residents of Runnels County benefit from improved healthcare services without undue financial pressures will be a focal point of discussions among stakeholders.

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

TX HB492

Relating to the creation and operation of a mental health services district by the Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas, and the Ector County Hospital District.

TX HB5361

Relating to the creation of the Denton County Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

TX SB2623

TX HB5343

Relating to the creation of the Wharton County Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX HB5365

Relating to the creation of the Austin County Municipal Utility District No. 3; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX SB2579

Relating to the creation of the Guadalupe County Municipal Utility District No. 8; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX HB5314

Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX HB5376

Relating to the creation of the Tabor Ranch Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

TX SB2613

TX HB5385

Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 582; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.