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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 83(R)

House Bill 3211

House Author:  Cortez

Effective:  9-1-13

Senate Sponsor:  Zaffirini et al.


            House Bill 3211 amends the Government Code to authorize the Texas Historical Commission to assist the Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas in establishing a facility to educate Texans regarding the contributions and historical significance of Hispanic persons to Texas. The bill authorizes the commission to provide such assistance using money appropriated to the commission for that purpose and to solicit and accept gifts, donations, and grants of money or property to be used for that purpose. The commission is required to implement the bill's provisions only if the legislature appropriates money specifically for that purpose.