HBA-TYH H.C.R. 124 76(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.C.R. 124
By: Seaman
State, Federal & International Relations
4/19/1999
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

The Asian Cultures Museum & Educational Center in Corpus Christi is a
resource that has benefited the citizens of Corpus Christi for nearly a
quarter of a century.  Founded in 1974 by Mrs. Billie Trimble Chandler, the
museum houses an extensive collection of Asian artifacts and is the only
gallery of its kind in Texas.  The majority of the museum's collection was
brought from Japan to America in the 1950s, and the facility's numerous
exhibits also include pieces from China, Korea, India, the Philippines,
Vietnam, and other countries of Southeast Asia.  Currently, its operation
is financed through the support of its patrons within the community.  The
facility does not receive any state appropriations.  H.C.R. 59 designates
Corpus Christi's Asian Cultures Museum & Educational Center the Official
State Museum of Asian Cultures. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does
not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

H.C.R. 124 designates Corpus Christi's Asian Cultures Museum & Educational
Center the Official State Museum of Asian Cultures. 

Provides that an official copy of this resolution be prepared for prominent
display in the museum as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate.