Honorable Ryan Guillen, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2139 by Guillen ( Relating to the establishment of an Adopt-A-Library program and state employee charitable contributions to the program.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 441, Government Code, to authorize the Library and Archives Commission (Commission) to establish or assist other state agencies or organizations in the establishment of an "Adopt-a-Library" program to encourage investment in and donations to public libraries. The bill would authorize the Commission to use any contributions received from public or private entities through the Adopt-A-Library program to assist the Commission or public libraries with the establishment or improvement of library services. The bill would require the Commission to provide information about the program on the Commission's website. The Commission anticipates costs to implement the program would include design and production of promotional materials. It is anticipated that any additional costs associated with implementation of the legislation could be absorbed within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Library Association, no significant fiscal implications are anticipated.