SRC-JBJ S.C.R. 81 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.C.R. 81 By: Brown Natural Resources 5/14/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, Texas maintains a large amount of natural resources. Natural resources are extremely important to the enjoyment of the outdoors, and it is the mission of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to preserve and protect the state's natural resources. In the near future, the department will undergo the sunset review process, and it would be prudent to review its sources of funding. PURPOSE As proposed, S.C.R. 81 submits the following resolutions: That the 76th Legislature direct the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Sunset Advisory Commission to include a review of appropriate sources of dedicated funding for financing the programs administered by the department in the sunset review process; and That an official copy of this resolution be prepared and forwarded to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission and the Sunset Advisory Commission.