| Issue Date: | 1995-09-01 |
|---|---|
| Revised Date: | 2009-09-01 |
Legal Cites
- Government Code sec. 420.008
Origin:
August 30, 1993
Purpose
Created to receive community and parole supervision and probation fees collected under Art. 42.12 § 19(e) Code of Criminal Procedures and § 508.189 Government Code and appropriated to the OAG to finance Ch. 420 grant programs. (See R/C 3175 Professional Fees [Pardons and Paroles].)
Effective 1-1-08, will receive additional fees from the first $25 million collected from sexually oriented businesses in an amount equal to a percent deposited under § 47.054 Business and Commerce Code. (See R/C 3175 Professional Fees [Sexually Oriented Businesses].)
*Also effective 1-1-08, the OAG has expanded uses from the account for additional programs. Money may also be appropriated for DSHS, UT Austin, Texas State University, Governorks Office, DPS, Comptroller Judiciary, TDCJ, Youth Commission, Comptroller and Supreme Court for uses specified in law.
**Collection of "Speak up, Speak out" specialty plates to support victims of sexual assault. $22 of $30 fee deposited to account and remainder to State Highway Fund (0006).
| Classification | Group 01: General State Operating and Disbursing Funds [?] |
|---|---|
| Depository Interest | Credited to General Revenue Fund (0001) |
| Disposition of Balance | Accumulative |
| Appropriation Technique | General Appropriations Act |
Administering Agencies
- 302 – Attorney General (formerly the Texas Department of Health, Agency 501)
Note
*Amended by H.B. 1751, 80th Leg., R.S. effective on 1-1-08.
**Amended by S.B. 1616, 81st Leg., R.S.
USAS Values
| USAS Title | GR ACCT - SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM |
|---|---|
| Consolidated Fund | 0001 |
| State Fund Group | 01 - GENERAL STATE OPERATING & DISBURSING FDS |
| USAS Status | A |