Honorable Rodney Ellis, Chair, Senate Committee on Government Organization
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB661 by Branch (Relating to allowing designated public school libraries to participate in group purchasing agreements with the TexShare Library Consortium.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The amends Government Code to authorize the Library and Archives Commission to assess fees for TexShare consortium services and to require the agency to establish criteria for designated public school libraries to participate in group purchasing agreements provided to the consortium. No significant costs are associated with establishing the group purchasing agreement participation criteria for designated public school libraries.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.