Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1264

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
4/2/09  
Voted on by Senate
4/16/09  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the participation of certain transportation entities and hospital districts in the comptroller of public accounts' travel services contracts.

Impact

The bill impacts state laws by expanding the eligibility of transportation authorities and hospital districts to utilize the comptroller’s travel contracts. This expansion is expected to lead to cost savings for these governmental entities, as they will be able to obtain reduced airline fares and travel agent fees. Furthermore, it mandates that the comptroller periodically review and adjust fees charged to those participating entities to ensure cost recovery aligned with the services provided. This could result in enhanced operational efficiency and resource allocation within these districts.

Summary

SB1264 is a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing the participation of certain transportation entities and hospital districts in the state's comptroller of public accounts' travel services contracts. This bill allows officers and employees of these entities to engage in official business while benefiting from reduced travel costs associated with the comptroller’s contracts. Specifically, it amends Section 2171.055 of the Government Code to include provisions for these entities to participate in the travel services, thereby streamlining their access to reduced fares.

Notables

Notably, SB1264 does outline a mechanism for fee collection, ensuring that the fees do not exceed the costs incurred by the comptroller in providing such services. The fees collected will be deposited into a dedicated airline fares account, which is intended for specific appropriations related to the travel services for hospital districts.

Contention

While the bill appears to provide financial benefits and operational advantages to the specified entities, it may open up discussions regarding the overall transparency and management of state contracts. Critics may question the sufficiency of oversight in the handling of these travel services contracts, especially considering the variability in fees charged for participation. Additionally, there might be concerns regarding how these changes affect smaller entities that may not have the same negotiation leverage as larger transportation or hospital districts.

Companion Bills

TX HB2899

Similar Relating to the participation in state travel service contracts by certain local governmental entities.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1064

Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.

TX HB1324

Relating to the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.

TX SB942

Relating to an adjustment for certain school districts under the public school finance system for revenue lost due to the use of the state value of the district's taxable value of property determined by the comptroller of public accounts.

TX SB1340

Relating to the local development agreement database maintained by the comptroller of public accounts.

TX SB2459

Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.

TX HB41

Relating to the establishment of a parental empowerment program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.

TX SB81

Relating to certain laws that regulate aspects of illegal immigration in this state, including laws pertaining to the DNA records of certain persons subject to an immigration detainer request, the recognition of certain out-of-state driver's licenses, inviting certain federal agencies to participate on the homeland security council, the reporting of certain uncompensated hospital care costs, and certain requirements for participation in the E-verify program; increasing a criminal penalty.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB62

Relating to the establishment of a parental empowerment program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

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