Bill > HB4391

This bill mandates that the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) conduct comprehensive studies every six years on the state's use of buildings and facilities owned, leased, or occupied by state agencies, with the first study due by September 1, 2026. The study will examine the total spending on leased spaces, opportunities to consolidate state agency personnel into existing state-owned or leased spaces, potential cost savings and efficiencies from such consolidations, the impact on state insurable assets, and the benefits of maintaining a comprehensive database of state-owned and leased properties. The bill requires state agencies to identify consolidation opportunities based on the LBB's reports, and the LBB will work with various state entities like the comptroller, state auditor, and Texas Facilities Commission to collect detailed information about each building or facility, including its size, occupancy, utility costs, and emergency operation plans. The LBB will create a centralized database of this information accessible to legislators and state agency heads, produce maps of state-owned properties, and develop a statewide strategy to ensure adequate utilization of state-owned and leased spaces. The bill will take effect either immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote in the legislature or on September 1, 2025, if immediate approval is not achieved.

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