C.S.H.B. 631 78(R) BILL ANALYSIS C.S.H.B. 631 By: Hilderbran Transportation Committee Report (Substituted) BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE CSHB 631 78(R) The Texas Lions Camp is recognized as a non-profit corporation, under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. The Camp is accredited by the American Camping Association, and is licensed by the Texas Department of Health. The primary purpose of the Camp is to provide, without charge, a camp for physically disabled, hearing/vision impaired, and diabetic children from the State of Texas, regardless of race, religion, or national origin. Their goal is to provide an atmosphere wherein campers will learn the "Can Do" philosophy and be allowed to achieve maximum personal growth and self-esteem. Over 45,000 children have attended the camp since it was chartered in 1949. Participation in the Texas specialty license plate program will authorize the Texas Lions League for Crippled Children, Incorporated, ensure public awareness of the Texas Lions Camp as well as assist with the need for an ongoing fund raising effort. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution. ANALYSIS Amends Subchapter F, Chapter 502, Transportation Code, by adding Section 502.310 establishing a specialty licence plate for the Texas Lions Camp. EFFECTIVE DATE September 1, 2003 COMPARISON OF ORIGINAL TO SUBSTITUTE Establishes the Texas Parks and Wildlife as the designated agency to administered the funds received from the sale of the specialty plates to be used only for a nonprofit organization that is accredited by the American Camping Association and is licenced by the Texas Department of Health and whose primary purpose is to provide, without charge, a camp for physically disabled, hearing or vision impaired, and diabetic children who reside in this state, regardless of race, religion, or national origin.