Enrolled Bill Summary

Under the Library Systems Act, libraries may receive grants from appropriated state funds through the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Title to library materials and equipment purchased with state funds is retained by the state, if the per-unit cost is $300 or more, while title resides with the library if the per-unit cost is less than $300. Senate Bill 1386 eliminates these title provisions and the $300 threshold. It provides instead that commission rules regarding the purchase of library materials and equipment ensure compliance with standard financial management conditions under the state's Uniform Grant and Contract Management Act.