Bill > HB500

This bill makes the following key provisions: This bill appropriates over $25 billion from various funds, including the general revenue fund, the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund (ARPA fund), and other dedicated accounts, for a wide range of purposes across state government. Key appropriations include $1 billion to address the Employees Retirement System's unfunded actuarial liabilities, $2.9 billion for a Medicaid shortfall, $2.3 billion to the Health and Human Services Commission for constructing state hospitals and increasing inpatient capacity, $600 million to the Texas Education Agency for school safety initiatives, and $100 million for the Parks and Wildlife Department to acquire real property for use as state parks. The bill also includes numerous appropriations from prior supplemental appropriations acts for various IT projects, facility maintenance and construction, and other purposes. Overall, the bill provides significant supplemental funding for state agencies and programs.

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