Bill Text: TX HR2402 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the Legislative Budget Board for its work during the 85th Legislative Session.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-05-30 - Reported enrolled [HR2402 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-HR2402-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 2402 |
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WHEREAS, The State of Texas has greatly benefited from the | ||
dedicated efforts of the staff of the Legislative Budget Board | ||
during the 85th Texas Legislative Session; and | ||
WHEREAS, A permanent joint committee of the Texas | ||
Legislature, the LBB develops budget and policy recommendations for | ||
legislative appropriations, prepares fiscal analyses for proposed | ||
legislation, and evaluates the efficiency and performance of state | ||
and local operations; and | ||
WHEREAS, Members of the LBB carry out a wide range of | ||
responsibilities assigned by statute, including the adoption of a | ||
constitutional spending limit and preparation of a General | ||
Appropriations Bill draft and budget estimates document; in | ||
addition, they conduct comprehensive reviews of school districts' | ||
educational, financial, and operational services and programs, | ||
prepare fiscal notes and impact statements on proposed legislation, | ||
maintain the state contract database for online access by the | ||
public, and guide, review, and finalize agency strategic plans; and | ||
WHEREAS, Over the course of the session, the LBB supports the | ||
legislative appropriations process by providing staff resources | ||
for the House Appropriations Committee, the Senate Finance | ||
Committee, and the Conference Committee on Appropriations; the LBB | ||
also publishes fiscal information and maintains a website that | ||
provides budget information and documents; during the interim, the | ||
agency offers assistance to standing and special committees and | ||
keeps legislators informed about significant budget and | ||
performance developments among state agencies; and | ||
WHEREAS, Since 2012, the LBB staff has been skillfully guided | ||
by director Ursula M. Parks, and she is supported by an outstanding | ||
team of assistant directors, Julie Ivie, Sarah Keyton, John | ||
McGeady, and Paul Priest; and | ||
WHEREAS, The administration and staff of the Legislative | ||
Budget Board work tirelessly to ensure the effectiveness and | ||
efficiency of Texas state government, and in so doing, they are | ||
rendering a vital service to the people of the Lone Star State; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby recognize the Legislative Budget Board and | ||
commend its administration and staff for their exemplary work | ||
during the 85th Legislative Session; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for the board as an expression of high regard by the Texas | ||
House of Representatives. | ||
Bernal | ||
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Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 2402 was adopted by the House on May | ||
28, 2017, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||