TX
Texas House Bill HB2769

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB2769

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/18/11  
Introduced
3/9/11  
Voted on by House
4/27/11  
Refer
3/16/11  
Out of Senate Committee
5/18/11  
Voted on by Senate
5/24/11  
Governor Action
6/17/11  
Refer
5/3/11  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Report Pass
5/18/11  
Enrolled
5/25/11  
Enrolled
5/25/11  
Passed
6/17/11  

Caption

Relating to the authority of the Texas Facilities Commission regarding gifts, grants, and donations.

Impact

The passage of HB 2769 is expected to substantially increase the financial capabilities of the Texas Facilities Commission. By formalizing the procedures for accepting contributions, the commission will be better positioned to support state projects and facilities through additional funding. This change could lead to improved facility management and development statewide, potentially enhancing public services that depend on well-maintained state resources.

Summary

House Bill 2769 proposes an amendment to the Government Code to enhance the authority of the Texas Facilities Commission. Specifically, the bill allows the commission to solicit, contract for, receive, accept, or administer gifts, grants, and donations of money or property from various sources. The intention behind this legislation is to provide the commission with more resources to support its operations and initiatives that serve public purposes in Texas.

Contention

While the bill appears straightforward in its objective, it has raised some discussions among legislators. Concerns may arise around the implications of allowing a state agency to accept private funding, particularly regarding transparency and the potential for conflicts of interest. Opponents may worry that such a move could lead to undue influence by private interests on state functions or create inequities in funding for facilities based on the interests of donors rather than public need.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2355

Relating to the acceptance of gifts, grants, and donations by the Texas Department of Insurance and the office of public insurance counsel for employee training or education.

TX SB624

Relating to the permitting of renewable energy generation facilities by the Public Utility Commission of Texas; authorizing fees.

TX SB2040

Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission, the regulation of willed body programs, non-transplant anatomical donation organizations, and anatomical facilities, and the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; requiring registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.

TX HB1510

Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission, the regulation of willed body programs, non-transplant anatomical donation organizations, and anatomical facilities, and the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; requiring registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.

TX SB2200

Relating to public acknowledgment of donations made to the Texas Department of Transportation.

TX HB3447

Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Space Commission and the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium.

TX SB1652

Relating to the creation, management and administration of the Texas Space Commission and the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium.

TX HB4321

Relating to public acknowledgment of donations made to the Texas Department of Transportation.

TX HB3707

Relating to the permitting of renewable energy generation facilities by the Public Utility Commission of Texas; authorizing fees.

TX HB2975

Relating to powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission with respect to work and family policies.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.