Bill: SB 2111, 86(R) - 2019
Committee
Senate Health & Human Services
2nd Chamber Committee
House Public Health
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Kirk Watson
Sponsor(s)
Four Price
Bill Caption
Relating to the Health and Human Services Commission developing a plan to contract with public institutions of higher education to operate state hospitals.
Fiscal Notes
According to the Legislative Budget Board, no fiscal implications to the state are anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 2111 would amend Chapter 552, Health and Safety Code, by adding Subchapter E to direct the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to develop a plan under which the state could contract with a local, public institution of higher education to transfer the operations of Austin State Hospital. Under this plan, HHSC would be contracted with the Dell Medical Center for collaboration. HHSC would be required to report back to the legislature and governor a written report containing the plan and any recommendations for legislation or other actions necessary.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Since this is a matter that does not concern liberty principles, Texas Action has a neutral stance towards SB 2111.
