Amend CSHB 5 as follows:                                                     
	On page 20, in SECTION 1.16, insert the following new 
Subsection (d):        
	"(d)  The commissioner may make provision by rule for the 
transition from the Foundation School Program to the Texas 
Education Excellence Program, including provisions relating to any 
existing statutory references to the Foundation School Program and 
its funding elements.  Rules under this section may make 
appropriate provision for lease-purchase agreements receiving 
state assistance under Chapter 46, Education Code, and for 
limitations on state assistance under Section 46.012, and may 
adjust the amount due to districts under Sections 41.402 or 41.404 
accordingly."