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TX HB2860
Bill
Status
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Guerra
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AI Summary
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Department of State Health Services must develop a plan, in consultation with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, to establish new and improve existing tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs for health care professionals serving communities along the Texas-Mexico border
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Health care professionals must commit to full-time employment in border communities for a specified period to qualify for program participation
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Preference for program participation will be given to health care professionals who live in border communities
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The department must submit the plan and estimated implementation costs to the legislature by September 1, 2026
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The Act expires January 1, 2027, and takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote or otherwise on September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a plan by the Department of State Health Services to establish and improve tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs for health care professionals serving border communities.
Education
Last Action
Placed on General State Calendar
5/14/2025