| Issue Date: | 2001-08-27 |
|---|---|
| Revised Date: | 2019-09-01 |
Legal Cites
- Government Code sec. 614.102, sec. 614.104, sec. 614.105
Origin:
2001 by H.B. 2604 and H.B. 3088, 77th Leg., R.S.
Purpose
Account in General Revenue Fund composed of money collected from an assessment under § 2007.002, Insurance Code (see revenue code 3208) and other contributions. Up to $5 million per year used for staffing and operating costs associated with the service's Statewide Wildfire Protection Plan.
At least 10% of yearly appropriations must be used to assist volunteer fire departments in paying for equipment, providing emergency assistance and training personnel.
Fund contains a separate sub-account to award grants for scholarships to educate and train firefighters for volunteer departments or those who include volunteers. Also used to assist volunteer fire departments in meeting cost share requirements for federal grants.
| 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
Note
Legal cite amended by H.B. 3506, 78th Leg., R.S.
Amended by H.B. 4002, S.B. 1011, 81st Leg., R.S.
Cost share use added by S.B.646, 82nd Leg., R.S.
Amended by H.B. 7, 84th Leg., R.S.
Amended by H.B. 3070, 86th Leg., R.S.
USAS Values
| USAS Title | GR ACCT - VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT ASSISTANCE |
|---|---|
| Consolidated Fund | 0001 |
| State Fund Group | 01 - GENERAL STATE OPERATING & DISBURSING FDS |
| USAS Status | A |