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SB 3202

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Houston for upgrades to the Progressive Health Systems of Houston.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Suber

Proposes FY2026 General Fund grant to City of Houston for upgrades to Progressive Health Systems of Houston; would boost local health infrastructure, but died in committee.

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Bill Summary · SB 3202

Summary of SB 3202 (2025)

Overview

  • Bill Number: SB 3202
  • Title: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Houston for upgrades to the Progressive Health Systems of Houston
  • Subject: Appropriations
  • Status: Died in Committee (February 26, 2025)
  • Introduced: February 26, 2025
  • Legislative Actions: Referred to Appropriations (2025-02-26); Died In Committee (2025-02-26)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill proposes a state General Fund appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 to the City of Houston.
  • The targeted use of the funds is for upgrades to the Progressive Health Systems of Houston.
  • The stated objective is to enhance health system infrastructure or services within Houston through these upgrades.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the available information)

  • The bill would allocate funding from the General Fund for FY2026 to the City of Houston.
  • The funds would be designated specifically for upgrades to Progressive Health Systems of Houston.
  • No dollar amount, project scope, matching requirements, performance milestones, or reporting provisions are provided in the information available here.

Fiscal Implications

  • If enacted, the bill would represent a General Fund outlay directed to a municipal entity (City of Houston) for a defined health infrastructure upgrade.
  • The exact fiscal impact, including the size of the appropriation and any associated state administrative costs or requirements, is not specified in the provided details.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: City of Houston and Progressive Health Systems of Houston (as the recipient and beneficiary of the funds).
  • Secondary: State taxpayers and the state budget, depending on the amount appropriated and any related fiscal controls or reporting requirements.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 26, 2025.
  • Initial Action: Referred to the Appropriations committee on the same day.
  • Disposition: The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, meaning it did not advance to the floor for debate or a vote and does not become law in its current form.

Potential Next Steps (If Reintroduced)

  • A reintroduced version could specify:
    • The exact appropriation amount for FY2026.
    • Details on the upgrades (scope, location, timelines, contractors).
    • Conditions or reporting requirements (milestones, project progress, audits).
    • Any matching funds, oversight provisions, or sunset/clawback provisions.

Notes

  • This summary is based on the bill information provided. The lack of full text means specific provisions, requirements, or limitations beyond the general purpose cannot be confirmed. If the bill text becomes available, a more detailed analysis of provisions, fiscal impact, and compliance requirements can be provided.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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