H.R. No. 1233
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The State of Texas has greatly benefited from the
dedicated efforts of the staff of the Legislative Budget Board
during the 87th Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, A permanent joint committee of the Texas
Legislature, LBB develops budget and policy recommendations for
legislative appropriations, prepares fiscal analyses for proposed
legislation, and evaluates the efficiency and performance of state
and local operations; and
WHEREAS, Members of LBB carry out a wide range of
responsibilities assigned by statute, including the adoption of a
constitutional spending limit and preparation of a General
Appropriations Bill draft and budget estimates document; in
addition, they conduct comprehensive reviews of the educational,
financial, and operational services and programs of Texas school
districts, prepare fiscal notes and impact statements on proposed
legislation, maintain the state contract database for online access
by the public, and guide, review, and finalize agency strategic
plans; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of the session, LBB supports the
legislative appropriations process by providing staff resources
for the House Appropriations Committee, the Senate Finance
Committee, and the Conference Committee on Appropriations; the
board also publishes fiscal information and maintains a website
that provides budget information and documents; during the interim,
LBB offers assistance to standing and special committees and keeps
legislators informed about significant budget and performance
developments among state agencies; and
WHEREAS, The LBB staff is skillfully guided by an outstanding
team of assistant directors, which includes Wayne Pulver, Nora
Velasco, Scott Dudley, and Matt Medford; and
WHEREAS, The administration and staff of the Legislative
Budget Board work tirelessly to ensure the effectiveness and
efficiency of Texas state government, and in so doing, they are
rendering a vital service to the people of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the Legislative Budget Board and
commend its administration and staff for their exemplary work
during the 87th Legislative Session; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the board as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Metcalf
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1233 was adopted by the House on May
23, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House