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TX SB795
Bill
Status
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carol Alvarado
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AI Summary
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Creates the Gulf Coast Protection Account as a dedicated account in the general revenue fund, administered by the Texas General Land Office
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Account will be funded through gifts, donations, grants, and money appropriated or transferred by the legislature
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Funds may only be used to fulfill nonfederal sponsor obligations under agreements with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for projects in the Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Feasibility Study (dated August 2021)
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Expenditures must comply with local cooperation agreements between the General Land Office and the Gulf Coast Protection District, and support Coastal Storm Risk Management Projects that protect or benefit the district's territory
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Account expenditures are subject to audit by the state auditor; bill takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to creation of the gulf coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
State Finances
Last Action
Left pending in committee
4/16/2025