BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	S.B. 1815
	By: Hinojosa
	Finance
	4/6/2017
	As Filed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

S.B. 1815 amends the Texas Education Code by adding Section 61.0591, to make health-related institutions established after January 1, 2017, ineligible to receive formula funding unless the legislature specifically authorizes eligibility in the Education Code.

As proposed, S.B. 1815 amends current law relating to the eligibility of certain health-related institutions for certain state funds.

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 C, Chapter 61, Education Code, by adding Section 61.0591, as follows:

Sec. 61.0591. ELIGIBILITY FOR FORMULA FUNDS. Provides that a health-related institution established under this code on or after January 1, 2017, is not eligible for formula funding established or adopted under Section 61.059 (Appropriations) unless the legislature provides specific statutory eligibility under this code for such funding.

SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2017.