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| Revised Date: | 2007-09-01 |
Legal Citations
- Parks and Wildlife Code sec. 11.044, sec. 24.002, sec. 24.003, sec. 24.004, sec. 24.005, sec. 24.006, sec. 24.007
Origin:
June 13, 1979
Purpose
To make assistance grants to political subdivisions, direct state matching grants to political subdivisions, and to acquire and develop state parks, recreational areas, open-space and natural areas. Grants may also be made for recreation, conservation, or education programs for underserved populations, including administrative costs. Grants are made only to a county or municipality with a population less than 500,000 or any other political subdivision that is not a county or municipality.
| Classification | Group 01: General State Operating and Disbursing Funds [?] |
|---|---|
| Depository Interest | Deposited to General Revenue Fund 0001. |
| Disposition of Balance | Accumulative |
| Appropriation Technique | General Appropriations Act |
Administering Agencies
Financial Activity
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Note
Amended by S.B. 325, 68th Leg., R.S. Beginning 9-1-93, sales taxes collected on sporting goods allocated to this account by H.B. 706, 73rd Leg., R.S. and depository interest retained in the fund.
Name changed per H.B. 706, 73rd Leg., R.S. (formerly Texas Local Park, Recreation and Open Space Fund).
Exempt from loss of dedication (§ 403.094, Government Code) by H.B. 706, 73rd Leg., R.S. and H.B. 3050, 74th Leg., R.S.
Amended by H.B. 2108, 76th Leg., R.S. Allocation amended by H.B. 12, 80th Leg., R.S.
USAS Values
| USAS Title | GR ACCT-TX RECREATION & PARKS |
|---|---|
| Consolidated Fund | 0001 |
| State Fund Group | 01 - GENERAL STATE OPERATING & DISBURSING FDS |
| USAS Status | A |
Used to make general expenditures for the daily operations of state government.