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County accepts $149,782.06 from 2025 tobacco settlement for indigent care
Summary
Henderson County accepted $149,782.06 from the 2025 tobacco settlement; funds will offset indigent care costs and be shared pro rata with hospital partners based on submitted uncompensated care figures.
Henderson County Commissioners Court accepted a $149,782.06 award from the 2025 tobacco settlement distribution to offset indigent care costs.
Miss Mott told the court the county submits total indigent care expenditures and that the award offsets money spent by the county and participating hospitals; the county and UT Health then split the funds on a pro‑rata basis according to the documented uncompensated care the hospital provided.
Court members thanked UT Health representatives in the room for their longstanding cooperation; the court approved acceptance of the award unanimously.
No additional appropriation details were discussed in the meeting notes, and backup materials identify the amount approved as $149,782.06.
