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TX HB2Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
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Introduced
02/26/2021
02/26/2021
In Committee
05/22/2021
05/22/2021
Crossed Over
04/23/2021
04/23/2021
Passed
05/27/2021
05/27/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/18/2021
06/18/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
AI Summary
This bill makes supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2021. Key provisions include:
- Reductions in unencumbered appropriations from the general revenue fund and dedicated accounts totaling over $2.5 billion, contingent on the state receiving federal CARES Act funds, to be used for salaries and benefits of state employees.
- Additional appropriations for various agencies and purposes, including the Texas Historical Commission, Texas Facilities Commission, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station.
- Appropriations for information technology projects and upgrades across multiple state agencies.
- Appropriations for border security efforts and building-related needs for various state agencies.
- Provisions related to the Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan, foster care payments, and data center consolidation.
- Contingencies for certain appropriations based on two-thirds approval by the legislature and other legislative actions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective immediately (on 06/18/2021)
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