AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

 

Currently, the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) does not have sufficient formal authority to accept or receive gifts, grants, or private donations in support of its programs, with certain exceptions. 

 

H.B. 2769 amends current law relating to the authority of the Texas Facilities Commission regarding gifts, grants, and donations.

 

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 A, Chapter 2152, Government Code, by adding Section 2152.003, as follows:

 

Sec. 2152.003.  GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS.  Authorizes the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) to solicit, contract for, receive, accept, or administer gifts, grants, and donations of money or property from any source for any lawful public purpose related to TFC.

 

SECTION 2.  Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2011.