HBA-JEK H.B. 1924 77(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 1924
By: Haggerty
State, Federal & International Relations
6/14/2001
Enrolled



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

In 1999, Major General Dennis D. Cavin authorized the relocation of the
Fort Bliss Museum from its 25year-old temporary location to a modern
108,000 square foot building in the heart of the Fort Bliss shopping area.
The new facility will be accessible to the public and will showcase the
history of Fort Bliss from its frontier days to its current position as a
world leader in space and missile defense.  The museum will provide a
repository for the history of Fort Bliss while the study center will
feature programs and exhibits that will educate youths and adults.  House
Bill 1924 authorizes the Texas Historical Commission to assist Fort Bliss
Military Reservation in the establishment and operation of the museum and
study center. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does
not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

ANALYSIS

House Bill 1924 amends the Government Code to authorize the Texas
Historical Commission (THC) to assist Fort Bliss Military Reservation in El
Paso in the establishment and operation of a museum and study center
devoted to the history of the United States air defense system.  The bill
sets forth provisions regarding the authorization of THC to raise funds
from public and private sources, contribute funds, and provide assistance
for the museum.  The bill authorizes this assistance and THC to contribute
funds only if THC receives appropriate assurances that, subject to the
security requirements of the military reservation, the museum and study
center will be open for use by the general public. 

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2001.