SRC-VRA H.B. 2582 78(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterH.B. 2582
By: Jones, Elizabeth (Wentworth)
Administration
5/12/2003
Engrossed

DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

H.B. 2582 establishes a Texas music project to feature Texas musicians on
a series of CDs. Proceeds from the sale of the CDs would benefit programs
such as music classes in Texas schools, and the project would highlight
the state's musical talent and increase visibility for Texas' arts.   

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

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

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Subchapter B, Chapter 444, Government Code, by adding
Section 444.032, as follows: 

Sec. 444.032.  TEXAS MUSIC PROJECT.  (a)  Requires the Texas Commission on
the Arts (TCA) to develop and implement a Texas music compact disc project
under which TCA will create, promote, and distribute a series of compact
discs that feature the work of established and emerging music artists of
this state. 

(b)  Requires TCA to seek donations of time, talent and property from
music artists and other persons to help facilitate the project. 

(c)  Requires all proceeds from the sale of compact discs under the
project to be deposited in the Texas cultural endowment fund under Section
444.026. 

(d)  Requires TCA, in accordance with this chapter and TCA policy, to use
part of the interest earned on the proceeds of the project to fund grants
of money that promote music education through TCA's arts education grant
program. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  upon passage or September 1, 2003.