Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 3378 provides that the amounts of funds required by statute for entities that receive state funds under Article VIII of the General Appropriations Act may be reduced or eliminated in order to achieve a balanced budget. The bill makes changes in the statutes for regulatory agencies covered under Article VIII, including the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, Public Utility Commission, Texas Department of Banking, and Texas Department of Insurance, to conform to 2004-2005 appropriations levels.