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.