TX
Texas House Bill HB3665

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB3665

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/26/11  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to state fiscal matters related to general government.

Impact

Significantly, HB 3665 also facilitates the provision of services by private vendors or other governmental entities, allowing for flexibility in how state agencies fulfill their responsibilities. By implementing stricter eligibility criteria for benefit recipients, the bill aims to ensure that support reaches those who truly need it, aligning with broader fiscal responsibility goals. This shift to a more performance-based approach could reshape how agencies allocate resources and manage their budgets.

Summary

House Bill 3665, relating to state fiscal matters, addresses various aspects of government operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. It grants state agencies the authority to consolidate reports and only deliver them electronically, thereby minimizing waste associated with paper usage. Additionally, the bill allows agencies to extend the duration of licenses or permits they issue, which could reduce administrative workloads and enhance service delivery in specific areas of state governance.

Conclusion

The implementation of HB 3665 indicates a step towards modernization in government operations, emphasizing the need for efficient financial management and adaptability in service provision. Yet, careful consideration will be essential to balance these efficiency gains with equitable access to government services and facilities.

Contention

However, HB 3665 is not devoid of controversy. Opponents may argue that the consolidation of reports and the shift to electronic communication could disenfranchise those who lack access to technology or prefer traditional means of accessing governmental services. Moreover, the leasing provisions for state-owned parking facilities might raise questions about public access and the utilization of state assets, potentially leading to conflicts over parking availability and revenue generation.

Companion Bills

TX SB1579

Identical Relating to state fiscal matters related to general government.

Previously Filed As

TX HB5125

Relating to the organization and operation of the legislative branch of state government.

TX SB1828

Relating to the procurement by local governments of energy savings performance contracts for certain conservation measures; creating criminal offenses; authorizing a fee.

TX SB1246

Relating to authorized investments of public money by certain governmental entities and the confidentiality of certain information related to those investments.

TX SB6

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy Insurance Program and other funding mechanisms to support the construction and operation of electric generating facilities.

TX HB5375

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX HB5359

Relating to the creation of the Williamson County Development District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX HB5399

Relating to the creation of the Jones Avenue Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX SB2615

Relating to the creation of the Jones Avenue Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX HB5363

Relating to the creation of the Jones Avenue Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX HB5140

Relating to a prohibition against the consideration of race or ethnicity as a factor in governmental employment or contracting, in other governmental functions, and in higher education admissions.

Similar Bills

TX SB1579

Relating to state fiscal matters related to general government.

TX SB1811

Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.

TX HB3790

Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.

TX HB3169

Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository, to depository agents, to the appropriation of money from the fees, charges, penalties, and other amounts related to the depository and deposited to the general revenue fund for that purpose, and to the provision of a related ad valorem tax exemption.

TX HB1152

Relating to payments by the comptroller of public accounts to employees, vendors, annuitants, and other recipients of state-issued payments through the electronic funds transfer system or by electronic pay card.

IL HB2333

FINANCE-INFORMATION TECH

TX SB2173

Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository; depository agents; and to the appropriation of money from the fees, charges, penalties, and other amounts related to the depository and deposited to the general revenue fund for that purpose.

TX HB1705

Relating to the Department of Information Resources, including the abolition of the telecommunications planning and oversight council, the electronic commerce network, and the electronic procurement marketplace and standards for certain school district software.