SRC-PNG S.B. 723 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 723
76R4383 JSA-DBy: Zaffirini
Finance
4/8/1999
As Filed


DIGEST 

The Academy of Foreign Languages and Cultures was established by
legislation in 1993 as a response to a 1991 report to the governor and the
legislature that presented a long-term plan for foreign language training,
international studies, and educational exchange in Texas.  The academy is
administered by the Texas Council for the Humanities, a member of the
Federal/State Partnership of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The academy needs state support to become active and accomplish its goals
of providing scholarships, exchange programs and research opportunities for
teachers.  This bill would remove the prohibition against using general
revenue funds for the academy. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 723 repeals Section 2, Chapter 609, Acts of the 73rd
Legislature, Regular Session, 1993, regarding the prohibition against using
general revenue funds for the Academy of Foreign Languages and Cultures. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

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

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Repealer:  Section 2, Chapter 609, Acts of the 73rd Legislature,
Regular Session, 1993 (regarding the prohibition against the use of general
revenue for costs related to the implementation of the Act establishing the
Texas Academy of Foreign Languages and Culture). 

SECTION 2. Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.