Texas Emancipation Juneteenth Cultural
and Historical Commission - H.B. 1216
by Representative Edwards, et al.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Patterson
§ Establishes the Texas Emancipation Juneteenth Cultural
and Historical Commission (commission) to coordinate state and
local activities related to the cultural and historical celebration
of Juneteenth, and to establish a Juneteenth memorial monument.
§ Provides that unless continued in existence as provided
by the Texas Sunset Act, the commission is abolished and will
expire September 1, 2001.
§ Outlines provisions governing board membership and commission
procedures.
Acquisition of Real Property as an Alternative
to Leasing Space - H.B. 3368
by Representative Junell
Senate Sponsor: Senator Shapiro
§ Allows the General Services Commission (GSC) to meet space
needs of state agencies by constructing buildings, as well as
purchasing buildings.
§ Requires GSC to determine that constructing or purchasing
a building to meet space is cost-effective in comparison to leasing
space.