BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	H.B. 1327
89R4551 MPF-F	By: Harless; Simmons (Miles)
	Local Government
	5/5/2025
	Engrossed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

H.B. 1327 amends current law relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by the Harris County Hospital District.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 299.004, Health and Safety Code, as follows:

Sec. 299.004. EXPIRATION. (a) Provides that the authority of the Harris County Hospital District (district), subject to Section 299.153(d) (relating to providing that the district is authorized only to assess and collect a mandatory payment if a waiver program, uniform rate enhancement, or reimbursement is available to the district), to administer and operate a program under Chapter 299 (Harris County Hospital District Health Care Provider Participation Program) expires December 31, 2027, rather than December 31, 2025.

(b) Provides that this chapter expires December 31, 2027, rather than December 31, 2025.

SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2025.