Texas Senate Bill SB247

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

• Introduced: 12/7/10
• Out of Senate Committee: 3/8/11
• Voted on by Senate: 3/17/11
• Refer: 1/31/11
• Out of House Committee: 4/11/11
• Report Pass: 3/8/11
• Voted on by House: 5/20/11
• Engrossed: 3/17/11
• Governor Action: 6/8/11
• Refer: 3/29/11
• Report Pass: 4/7/11
• Enrolled: 5/21/11
• Passed: 6/8/11

Caption

Relating to the authority of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission to participate in the establishment and operation of an affiliated nonprofit organization and provide grants.

Impact

The enactment of SB247 would significantly impact how the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission operates, particularly concerning its funding and outreach capabilities. By allowing the commission to form a nonprofit organization, the bill aims to streamline grant management and broadens the potential for acquiring additional financial resources from both public and private sectors. This financial support is crucial for implementing educational programs and community outreach initiatives focused on Holocaust and genocide awareness.

Summary

Senate Bill 247 establishes and expands the authority of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission to foster educational initiatives and support through an affiliated nonprofit organization. The bill details amendments to the Government Code that would enable the commission to provide matching grants that assist in implementing its goals and objectives. This represents an effort to enhance the commission's capacity to promote awareness and education concerning the Holocaust and other genocides.

Contention

While the bill itself does not appear to have generated major points of contention in the available records, the underlying topics of Holocaust education and historical preservation could potentially invoke discussions regarding the emphasis on such narratives in the education system. Potential debates might arise over the allocation of state resources to nonprofit efforts in this area as opposed to other pressing educational needs. However, overall, the bill is relatively administrative in nature and seeks to expand existing functions of an already established commission.