78S20029 MTB-F


By:  Swinford                                                     H.B. No. 3  



A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to the compilation and distribution of the state budget by 
the governor.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:                        
	SECTION 1.  Section 401.046(a), Government Code, is amended 
to read as follows:
	(a)  The governor shall deliver a copy of the governor's 
budget to each member of the legislature before the governor gives 
the message to the legislature required by Section 9, Article IV, 
Texas Constitution, at the commencement [not later than the sixth 
day] of each regular legislative session.
	SECTION 2.  Section 401.047, Government Code, is repealed.                     
	SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect December 1, 2003.