HB 1102

AN ACT relating to dedication ceremonies for new state buildings.

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

Allows the Texas state building commission to hold dedication ceremonies for new state buildings, using up to $20,000 in appropriated funds for expenses like food, decorations, and flowers. The commission can also accept gifts or donations to help cover ceremony costs. The legislation provides a clear framework for officially inaugurating new state buildings while setting reasonable spending limits.

Subject Areas

Purchasing--State FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS Public Lands, Buildings & Resources State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Bill Text

relating to dedication ceremonies for new state buildings.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Subchapter B, Chapter 2166, Government Code, is
amended by adding Section 2166.0611 to read as follows:
Sec. 2166.0611.  BUILDING DEDICATION CEREMONY.  (a) The
commission may hold a ceremony to dedicate a new state building.
(b)  Subject to Subsection (c), the commission may use
available appropriated money or donated money to pay for the
(c)  Notwithstanding any other law, the commission may use
not more than $20,000 of appropriated money to purchase food,
nonalcoholic beverages, flowers, decorations, and other items
appropriate for the ceremony that the commission would otherwise be
(d)  The commission may accept gifts, grants, or donations
from any source for the purposes of this section.
(e)  This section does not authorize the commission to
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2025.