SRC-TNM H.B. 2512 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2512
By: Hunter (Shapiro)
State Affairs
5-12-97
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Currently, many academic and public libraries have support groups that
exist to support programs and services of the library and to raise funds
to enhance these programs and to increase their effectiveness.  H.B. 2512
would allow the Texas State and Library Archives Commission to accept and
use funds and services provided by nonprofit or volunteer organizations. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 2512 outlines provisions regarding the authority of the
Texas State Library and Archives Commission to accept donations and
services from certain sources. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 441.006(b), Government Code, to authorize the
Texas State Library and Archives Commission (commission), among other
actions, to receive a donation or gift of money, property, or services on
any terms and conditions it considers proper and to participate in the
establishment and operation of an affiliated nonprofit organization whose
purpose is to raise funds for or provide services or other benefits to the
commission. 

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1997.

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.