Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 76(R)

HOUSE BILL 3776  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Luna, Vilma et al.

EFFECTIVE: 06-18-99         

SENATE SPONSOR: Truan

House Bill 3776 amends the Health and Safety Code to authorize the board of the Nueces County Hospital District, with the approval of the Nueces County Commissioners Court, to use funds from sources other than a tax levy to fund health care services, including public health, mental health and mental retardation, emergency medical services, health care services provided to incarcerated persons, and for other health-related purposes. The act also authorizes the hospital district to use any funds available to the district to fund health care services provided to indigents.