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3 Document(s) [ Subject: Film Commission, Texas ]

Committee:	Senate Finance
Title:	Interim Report
Subjects:	Broadband infrastructure \| Centennial Parks Conservation Fund \| Electric Reliability Council of Texas \| Electricity transmission and distribution \| Film Commission, Texas \| Film industry \| Foundation School Program \| Homestead exemptions \| Mental health services \| Parks and Wildlife, Texas Department of \| Property taxes \| Public Utility Commission of Texas \| Recapture (School finance) \| School enrollment \| School finance \| State hospitals \| State parks \| Tax relief \| Texas Broadband Infrastructure Fund \| Texas Energy Fund \| Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program \| Texas State Water Plan \| Texas Water Fund \| Water Development Board, Texas \| Water service \| Winter Storm Uri \| Winter weather \|
Library Call Number:	L1836.88 F49
Session:	88th R.S. (2023)
Online version:	View report [68 pages File size: 2,276 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Continue Cutting Property Taxes: Identify the best combination to further increase the amount of homestead exemption and compression to continue cutting Texans' property taxes. Additionally, establish and report on the cost of eliminating: School maintenance and operation property taxes; All school property taxes; and All property taxes. Determine the fiscal consequences of each action, including whether revenue reallocations would be required for public education funding and local government funding, and impacts on the state's ability to respond to disasters and other urgent priorities. For example, determine the effect on other state programs if general revenue were used to fully replace school property taxes, particularly during economic downturns. Evaluate and report on how much state revenue would need to be generated to replace foregone property tax revenue, and from what source.
2.	Mental Health Services and Inpatient Facilities: Monitor the implementation of SB 30, 88th R.S., with regard to appropriations made for expanding mental health services and inpatient facilities across the state. Report on the progress of inpatient facility construction projects. Assess and report on the effectiveness of spending on mental health services.
3.	Monitor Property Tax Relief and Infrastructure Funds: Monitor the appropriations supporting, and implementation of, the following legislation passed during the 88th Legislature, Regular or Special Sessions, and approved by voters, amending the Texas Constitution: Property Tax Relief: SB 2, 88th 2nd C.S. and HJR 2, 88th 2nd C.S.; Texas Energy Fund: SB 2627, 88th R.S. and SJR 93, 88th R.S.; Texas Water Fund: SB 28, 88th R.S. and SJR 75, 88th R.S.; Centennial Parks Conservation Fund: SB 1648, 88th R.S. and SJR 74, 88th R.S.; and Broadband Infrastructure Fund: HB 9, 88th R.S. and HJR 125, 88th R.S.
4.	School Enrollment Trends: Study post-pandemic student enrollment trends, and examine the possible causes behind the shift in student enrollment, including the rise in homeschooling, micro-schools, and other parental choice options. Make recommendations to ensure parents and educators have the tools and resources needed to respond to the projected enrollment changes and ensure that every child has the best educational options available to learn.
5.	Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program: Review the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Texas Film Commission for the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP) by the 88th Legislature and assess the effectiveness of the program in promoting media production and stimulating local economies through job creation and business growth. Analyze application trends before and after the appropriation, with attention to high- profile or large-budget productions. Additionally, review other states and international incentive programs and evaluate Texas's workforce and educational needs in media production. Provide recommendations to improve the TMIIIP’s transparency and enhance Texas's competitive position.
Committee:	House Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
Title:	Interim Report
Subjects:	Animal diseases \| Commercial fishing \| Commission on the Arts, Texas \| County courthouses \| Economic development \| Economic development incentives \| Endangered species \| Film Commission, Texas \| Film industry \| Fisheries \| Fishing licenses \| Heritage tourism \| Historic preservation \| Historical Commission, Texas \| Outdoor recreation \| Oysters \| Parks and Wildlife, Texas Department of \| State parks \| Swine \| Texas Heritage Trails Program \| Texas Main Street Program \| Texas Music Office \| Tourism \| Video games \|
Library Call Number:	L1836.83 R245
Session:	83rd R.S. (2013)
Online version:	View report [66 pages]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Develop a long-term plan to incorporate land that has been donated or sold to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department into our state park system.
2.	Evaluate the Texas Film Commission and the Texas Music Office to determine their effectiveness in economic development in Texas. Determine how the offices can better collaborate with local economic development entities and state agencies to further the economic development goals of the state.
3.	Examine the viability of including the commercial oyster industry in the Commercial Fishing License Buyback Program at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
4.	Examine current statutes and rules to determine any necessary enhancements that can assist in the eradication of feral hogs by using practical solutions and effective eradication techniques. (Joint charge with the House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock)
5.	Monitor the implementation of HB 3279, 83rd R.S. regarding the protection of seagrass plants.
6.	Examine the economic impact of cultural, recreational, or tourism grants provided by the state, including any economic development grants related to cultural, recreational, or tourism industries, heritage tourism, courthouse restoration, and historic district revitalization.
7.	Conduct legislative oversight and monitoring of the agencies and programs under the committee’s jurisdiction and the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 83rd Legislature. In conducting this oversight, the committee should: a. consider any reforms to state agencies to make them more responsive to Texas taxpayers and citizens; b. identify issues regarding the agency or its governance that may be appropriate to investigate, improve, remedy, or eliminate; c. determine whether an agency is operating in a transparent and efficient manner; and d. identify opportunities to streamline programs and services while maintaining the mission of the agency and its programs.
Committee:	House Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
Title:	Interim Report
Subjects:	Alamo \| Aquatic vegetation \| Battleship Texas \| Chronic Wasting disease \| Commission on the Arts, Texas \| Daughters of the Republic of Texas \| Deer \| Droughts \| Endangered species \| Film Commission, Texas \| Fisheries \| General Land Office, Texas \| Historical Commission, Texas \| Invasive species \| Library & Archives Commission, Texas State \| License plates \| Office of Economic Development and Tourism \| Parks and Wildlife, Texas Department of \| Sporting goods sales taxes \| State parks \| State Preservation Board \| Texas State Cemetery \| Tourism \| Wildfires \| Wildlife \|
Library Call Number:	L1836.82 R245
Session:	82nd R.S. (2011)
Online version:	View report [103 pages]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Evaluate strategies to control known existing invasive aquatic species, including species commonly referred to as giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta), water hyacinths (family Pontederiaceae), and zebra mussels (family Dreissenidae).
2.	Study and make recommendations for improving deer breeder compliance with existing laws and regulations.
3.	Recommend approaches to improve long-term funding for state park acquisition, development, and maintenance.
4.	Study the effects the drought and wildfires have had on tourism and recreation in Texas. Make recommendations for ways to prevent future losses.
5.	Monitor the agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction and the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 82nd Legislature, including the General Land Office's implementation of HB 3726, 82nd R.S., regarding the administration of the Alamo.

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