SRC-JEC S.B. 1695 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1695
78R8010 KEG-DBy: Wentworth
State Affairs
4/6/2003
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

As proposed, S.B. 1695 establishes a Texas music compact disc 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 Chapter 444B, Government Code, by adding Section
444.032, as follows: 

Sec. 444.032.  TEXAS MUSIC COMPACT DISC 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. 

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