SCT H.B. 2512 75(R)BILL ANALYSIS


STATE FEDERAL & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
H.B. 2512
By: Hunter
4-7-97
Committee Report (Unamended)

BACKGROUND:

It is very common for academic and public libraries to have support
groups.  Usually called "Friends of the Library," these organizations
exist to support to the programs and services of the library, and to raise
funds to enhance these programs and services and increase their
effectiveness. While no special authority is required for an independent
group to form in support of the Library and Archives Commission, it is
extremely desirable that the Commission participate in the formation and
governance of any such organization created to support its programs and
services.  Such participation by the Commission does require statutory
authorization.  

PURPOSE

This legislation works to allow the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission the ability to accept and use funds and services provided by
non-profit or volunteer organizations. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

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

SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS:

SECTION 1. Amends Section 441.006(b), Government Code.  Subsection(2) is
changed,   adding "services" to the types of donations that the commission
can receive.    Subsection(5) is added, to allow the commission to
establish a nonprofit     organization to raise funds or provide services
for the commission. 

SECTION 2.  Sets the date for which this this Act takes effect.  Effective
date: September 1,                                1997.  

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.