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Amend HB 925 by adding the following appropriately numbered 
SECTIONS to the bill and renumbering subsequent SECTIONS of the 
bill accordingly:
	SECTION ___.  Section 112.003, Health and Safety Code, is 
amended to read as follows:
	Sec. 112.003.  POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The foundation shall 
raise money from other foundations, governmental entities, and 
other sources to finance health programs [in this state] in areas 
adjacent to the border with the United Mexican States.
	(b)  The foundation shall:                                                     
		(1)  identify and seek potential partners in the 
private sector that will afford this state the opportunity to 
maintain or increase the existing levels of financing of health 
programs and activities;
		(2)  engage in outreach efforts to make the existence 
of the office known to potential partners throughout this area
[state]; and
		(3)  perform any other function necessary to carry out 
the purposes of this section.
	(c)  The department shall review programs from all agencies 
under its control to determine which projects should be available 
to receive money under Subsection (a).
	(d)  The foundation has the powers necessary and convenient 
to carry out its duties.
	SECTION ___.  Section 112.004, Health and Safety Code, is 
amended to read as follows:
	Sec. 112.004.  ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  The foundation is 
governed by a board of five directors [appointed by the Texas Board 
of Health from individuals recommended by the commissioner].  
Vacancies shall be filled by a vote of the board of directors of the 
foundation from individuals recommended by the department.
	(b)  Members of the board of directors serve for staggered 
terms of six years, with as near as possible to one-third of the 
members' terms expiring every two years.
	(c)  Appointments to the board of directors shall be made 
without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, 
or national origin of the appointees.
	(d)  The board of directors shall ensure that the foundation 
remains eligible for an exemption from federal income tax under 
Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, by being 
listed as an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of that 
code, as amended.