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TX HB2860

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Guerra

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Health care professionals must commit to full-time employment in border communities for a specified period to qualify for program participation

  • Preference for program participation will be given to health care professionals who live in border communities

  • The department must submit the plan and estimated implementation costs to the legislature by September 1, 2026

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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