BILL ANALYSIS

H.B. 2324

By: Geren

County Affairs

Committee Report (Unamended)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

It has been noted that health care provider participation programs help facilitate increased funding for local hospitals. Concerns have been raised regarding the upcoming expiration of such a program for the Tarrant County Hospital District, which is reported to have drawn down more than $100 million in new federal dollars to the county. H.B. 2324 seeks to address these concerns by providing for an extension of the district's health care provider participation program.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPACT

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly create a criminal offense, increase the punishment for an existing criminal offense or category of offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

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

ANALYSIS

H.B. 2324 amends the Health and Safety Code to extend the Tarrant County Hospital District health care provider participation program to December 31, 2025.

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2019.