BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	H.B. 2293
	By: Vasut (Huffman)
	Local Government
	5/21/2025
	Engrossed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

The directors of the board of the Sweeny Hospital District are currently elected at large in unnumbered positions. The bill author has informed the committee that the board has requested to alter the method of election of directors to election at large in numbered positions, which is in line with the model of other governmental entities in Brazoria County, including Sweeny Independent School District. H.B. 2293 seeks to fulfill this request by requiring the board's directors to be elected at large by place.

H.B. 2293 amends current law relating to the election of the members of the board of directors of the Sweeny 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 1102.051(a), Special District Local Laws Code, to provide that the board of directors of the Sweeny Hospital District (board) consists of seven directors elected at large by place, rather than seven elected directors.

SECTION 2. Requires the directors serving on the date of the first meeting of the board that follows the effective date of this Act to draw lots to determine in which place each director serves. Requires the four directors whose terms expire in May 2026 to draw lots to determine Places 1, 2, 3, and 4. Requires the three directors whose terms expire in May 2027 to draw lots to determine Places 5, 6, and 7.

SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2025.