BILL ANALYSIS



H.B. 2873
By: Johnson
4-12-95
Committee Report (Unamended)


BACKGROUND

The Nacogdoches County Hospital District was created by a special
act of the Legislature in 1967 under authority of Article 9,
Section 9 of the Constitution.  The Act was amended in 1977 and
1983.  Also, the Act has been judicially altered by judgement of
the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. 
The board of Directors of the Nacogdoches County Hospital District
have determined that amendments to the Act would be desirable for
the residents of the District and would allow more efficient
administration of the affairs of the District.

PURPOSE

To provide Nacogdoches County Hospital District with more efficient
and effective administration.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or
agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 3, Chapter 431, Acts of the 60th
Legislature, Regular Session, 1967 by deleting property taxpaying.

SECTION 2.  Amends Section 4, by adding: One director is elected
from each commissioner precinct and three directors are elected at
large.  Directors serve staggered two-year terms.  Outlines who is
eligible to be director; length of a term; when a majority is
needed for voting; and details for elections.

SECTION 3.  Amends Section 6, by adding resident and deleting
property taxpayer.

SECTION 4.  Amends Section 7, by deleting: who own taxable property
therein and who have duly rendered the same for taxation.   Removes
the words: Civil, of Texas, 1925, as amended.

SECTION 5.  Amends Section 10, by adding: $10,000 and refers to
Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.

SECTION 6.  Amends Section 15, by deleting: and own real property
subject to hospital district taxation.  Makes reference to the Tax
Code.

SECTION 7.  Amends Chapter 431, Acts of the 60th Legislature,
Regular Session, 1967, by adding Sections 16(A) and 16 (E).
     Section 16A. The board may provide retirement benefits for
employees of the district.
     Section 16B. The board may adopt rules governing the operation
of the hospital.
     Section 16C. The board may contract out services.
     Section 16D. Registered voters outside the district may file
a petition to become a part        of the district.
     Section 16E. The board shall require reimbursement for care
outside the district.

SECTION 8.  Emergency clause and Effective date.


SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE ACTION

HB 2873 was considered by the County Affairs Committee in a public
hearing on 4/12/95. Representative Johnson opened. The following
person testified for HB 2873: William Guidrey, representing the
Nacogdoches County Hospital District. Representative Johnson
closed. HB 2873 was reported favorably with the recommendation that
it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and
Consent Calendars by the record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 pnv, 1
absent.