Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 5023 — Relating to a periodic comprehensive performance audit of certain operations of hospital districts located in populous counties.

Last action — Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to a periodic comprehensive performance audit of certain operations of hospital districts located in populous counties.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 281.0495.

  • Section 281.0495

    Sec. 281.0495. PERIODIC COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT. (a) The commissioners court shall contract at least once every five years with an independent auditor for a comprehensive performance audit of the district's management, accounting practices, financial controls, recordkeeping, and compliance with applicable law. (b) The audit required under this section must include: (1) an evaluation of the performance of: (A) the district in each area described by Subsection (a); and (B) the district's vendors with respect to each contract between the vendor and the district; and (2) a determination whether the district's management adheres to the best practices and national standards applicable to the administration of hospitals and hospital systems. (c) The auditor shall produce and provide to the district and commissioners court a written audit report that describes any deficiencies identified during the audit and includes the auditor's recommendations to address those deficiencies. (d) If the district maintains a publicly accessible Internet website, the district shall post the report described by Subsection (c) in a conspicuous location on the district's website. (e) The commissioners court shall hold a public hearing on the report described by Subsection (c).

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Action History

  1. Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5023 do?
Relating to a periodic comprehensive performance audit of certain operations of hospital districts located in populous counties.
Who sponsors HB 5023?
HB 5023 is sponsored by Briscoe Cain.
What is the current status of HB 5023?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5023?
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