By: Bonnen (Senate Sponsor - Huffman) H.B. No. 500          (In the Senate - Received from the House April 15, 2025;   April 16, 2025, read first time and referred to Committee on   Finance; May 25, 2025, reported adversely, with favorable   Committee Substitute by the following vote:  Yeas 15, Nays 0;   May 25, 2025, sent to printer.)Click here to see the committee vote     COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR H.B. No. 500 By:  Huffman     A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT     relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in   appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority   regarding appropriations.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:   ARTICLE 1. GENERAL GOVERNMENT          SECTION 1.01.  COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS: TRANSFER FOR   CRIME VICTIMS. The amount of $40,454,048 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the comptroller of public accounts for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be   deposited to the compensation to victims of crime account number   0469.          SECTION 1.02.  COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS: TRANSFER OF   MONEY PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED. (a) Any unexpended and unobligated   balances remaining as of the effective date of this Act from the   appropriation made to the comptroller of public accounts by Section   41, Chapter 10 (S.B. 8), Acts of the 87th Legislature, 3rd Called   Session, 2021 (the Supplemental Appropriations Act), for immediate   deposit to an account or fund to be managed by the Texas Treasury   Safekeeping Trust Company as trustee for the benefit of the State   Preservation Board to maintain the Bob Bullock State History Museum   (estimated to be $104,498,347) are appropriated to the comptroller   of public accounts for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act for deposit not later than August 31,   2025, to the Texas state buildings preservation endowment fund   number 1016 established under Section 443.0103, Government Code, to   be used for the purposes provided by that section and other   applicable law.          (b)  As soon as practicable after the effective date of this   Act, the comptroller of public accounts shall transfer the money   appropriated by Subsection (a) of this section from the Maintain   Bullock State History Museum Fund account held by the Texas   Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company to the Texas state buildings   preservation endowment fund number 1016 established under Section   443.0103, Government Code.          SECTION 1.03.  COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS: SPACE   EXPLORATION AND AERONAUTICS RESEARCH FUND. The amount of   $300,000,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   comptroller of public accounts for the state fiscal year ending   August 31, 2025, to be deposited by the comptroller to the space   exploration and aeronautics research trust fund number 1203.          SECTION 1.04.  TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION: COURTHOUSE   PRESERVATION GRANTS. (a) The amount of $100,000,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Texas Historical   Commission for the two-year period beginning on the effective date   of this Act to be used for the commission's courthouse grant   program.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Texas   Historical Commission may use $100,000,000 in capital budget   authority for the appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this   section.          SECTION 1.05.  TEXAS FACILITIES COMMISSION: STATE INSURANCE   BUILDING. (a) The amount of $121,000,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Texas Facilities Commission for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purpose of removing and replacing the State Insurance Building.   Any proceeds from the sale of the building are appropriated to the   commission for the two-year period beginning on the effective date   of this Act for the purpose of replacing the building.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Texas   Facilities Commission may use $121,000,000 in capital budget   authority for the appropriation made under Subsection (a) of this   section.          SECTION 1.06.  STATE PRESERVATION BOARD: SENATE FACILITY   IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. (a) The amount of $75,000,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the State   Preservation Board for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act for the purpose of making improvements to   senate facilities. The board may spend money appropriated under   this subsection only with the prior approval of the lieutenant   governor.          (b)  For purposes of the appropriation made by Subsection (a)   of this section, the State Preservation Board is exempt from the   competitive bidding process under Section 2269.101, Government   Code.          (c)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the board during that period, the State Preservation   Board may use $75,000,000 in capital budget authority for the   appropriation made under Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 1.07.  COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS: FACILITIES.     (a)  The amount of $429,106 is appropriated from the general revenue   fund to the comptroller of public accounts for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act to be used to relocate   the audit office in Tulsa and reconfigure and upgrade the audit   offices in San Antonio, McAllen, and Los Angeles.          (b)  Contingent on the implementation by the comptroller of   public accounts of a policy requiring enforcement office employees   in the following areas to work in the office lease space five days   per week, the amount of $1,649,724 is appropriated from the general   revenue fund to the comptroller for the two-year period beginning   on the effective date of this Act to be used to reconfigure and   upgrade the office lease space and obtain additional office lease   space for enforcement offices in Abilene, Amarillo, north Austin,   Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and Lubbock.          (c)  The amount of $285,400 is appropriated from the general   revenue fund to the comptroller of public accounts for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be used to   relocate the comptroller's warehouse and distribution center   facility.          (d)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the comptroller during that period, the comptroller   of public accounts may use $2,364,230 in capital budget authority   for the appropriations made by Subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this   section.          SECTION 1.08.  DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES:   REGIONAL SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTERS.  The amount of $10,000,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Department of   Information Resources for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act to operate the existing regional   security operations centers.          SECTION 1.09.  TEXAS FACILITIES COMMISSION: SAM HOUSTON   BUILDING RELOCATION.  The amount of $4,000,000 is appropriated from   the general revenue fund to the Texas Facilities Commission for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to   relocate tenants of the Sam Houston Building.          SECTION 1.10.  TRUSTEED PROGRAMS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE   GOVERNOR: MOVING IMAGE INDUSTRY INCENTIVE PROGRAM.  Contingent on   the failure to enact S.B. 22, H.B. 4568, or similar legislation of   the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, relating to the Texas   moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and   funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund, the   amount of $250,000,000 is appropriated from the general revenue   fund to the Trusteed Programs within the Office of the Governor for   the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to   be used to establish and fund the Texas moving image industry   incentive program.          SECTION 1.11.  TRUSTEED PROGRAMS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE   GOVERNOR: LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING FACILITY.  The amount of   $5,000,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   Trusteed Programs within the Office of the Governor for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be   used for a regional law enforcement training facility at the   University of North Texas at Dallas.          SECTION 1.12.  TRUSTEED PROGRAMS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE   GOVERNOR: MOVE AND TEMPORARY FACILITIES.  The amount of $13,900,000   is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Trusteed   Programs within the Office of the Governor for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act to be used for costs   associated with leasing temporary facilities, relocating staff,   and other miscellaneous related costs.          SECTION 1.13.  TEXAS FACILITIES COMMISSION: RUDDER   BUILDING.  (a)  The amount of $50,900,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Texas Facilities Commission for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be   used to renovate the James E. Rudder State Office Building.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Texas   Facilities Commission may use $50,900,000 in capital budget   authority for the appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this   section.          SECTION 1.14.  TEXAS FACILITIES COMMISSION: SCIF   CONSTRUCTION.  (a)  The amount of $94,000,000 is appropriated from   the general revenue fund to the Texas Facilities Commission for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   commission to contract for the design and construction of two   sensitive compartmentalized information facilities (SCIF) in a   manner consistent with Strategy A.2.1, Facilities Design and   Construction, as listed in Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations   Act), including:                (1)  $44,000,000 to construct one SCIF in the Lubbock   area, contingent upon federal sponsorship of facility clearance;   and                (2)  $50,000,000 to construct one SCIF in the San   Antonio area, contingent upon federal sponsorship of facility   clearance and consolidation of the Air Forces Cyber Command into a   new headquarters at Port San Antonio.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Texas   Facilities Commission may use $94,000,000 in capital budget   authority for the appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this   section.          SECTION 1.15.  SECRETARY OF STATE: RECORDS DIGITIZATION.     (a)  The amount of $4,500,000 is appropriated from the general   revenue fund to the Secretary of State for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act to be used to digitize   that agency's paper and microfiche records.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the secretary during that period, the Secretary of   State may use $4,500,000 in capital budget authority for the   appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 1.16.  TEXAS FACILITIES COMMISSION: NORTH AUSTIN   FLEX SPACE. (a)  The amount of $17,000,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Texas Facilities Commission for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purchase of land and the construction of a flexible multi-purpose   building for use as permanent and temporary office space.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Texas   Facilities Commission may use $17,000,000 in capital budget   authority for the appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this   section.          SECTION 1.17.  STATE PRESERVATION BOARD: DEFERRED   MAINTENANCE. The amount of $250,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the State Preservation Board for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for use   in a manner consistent with Strategy A.1.2, Building Maintenance,   as listed in Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th Legislature,   Regular Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations Act).          SECTION 1.18.  CANCER PREVENTION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF   TEXAS: GRANT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CAPITAL BUDGET AUTHORITY.  (a)     During the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this   Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other law grants to   the institute during that period, the Cancer Prevention and   Research Institute of Texas may use $11,609,609 in capital budget   authority for the grant management program from money appropriated   by Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular   Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations Act).          (b)  The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas   may reduce appropriations from bond proceeds made by Chapter 1170   (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the   General Appropriations Act), for Strategy A.1.1, Award Cancer   Research Grants, and Strategy A.1.2, Award Cancer Prevention   Grants, as listed in that Act, and transfer those appropriations to   Strategy A.1.3, Grant Review and Award Operations, as listed in   that Act.  The institute may enter into an agreement with the   Department of Information Resources for technology solution   services under the comprehensive data center services program for:                (1)  the department to assess the institute's needs and   requirements in the acquisition of an off-the-shelf grant   management software solution;                (2)  the department to conduct the procurement process   of the software solution described by Subdivision (1) of this   subsection on the institute's behalf;                (3)  the department to develop, configure, and test a   new software platform for the institute; and                (4)  the department's assistance in migrating the   institute's existing grant data to the platform described by   Subdivision (3) of this subsection.          (c)  Notwithstanding Rider 6, page I-19, Chapter 1170 (H.B.   1), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the   General Appropriations Act), the Cancer Prevention and Research   Institute of Texas may spend the amounts authorized by this section   without the approval of the Legislative Budget Board.          SECTION 1.19.  EDUCATION FISCAL PROGRAMS - COMPTROLLER OF   PUBLIC ACCOUNTS: EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT PROGRAM.  (a)  The   amount of $7,491,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund   to the Education Fiscal Programs - Comptroller of Public Accounts   for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act   for the purpose of establishing an education savings account   program.          (b)  During the state fiscal year beginning September 1,   2024, in addition to the number of full-time equivalent (FTE)   employees other law authorizes the Education Fiscal Programs -   Comptroller of Public Accounts to employ during that period, the   Education Fiscal Programs - Comptroller of Public Accounts may   employ 28.0 FTE employees out of money appropriated by Subsection   (a) of this section for the purpose of implementing the education   savings account program.          SECTION 1.20.  STATE PRESERVATION BOARD: GOVERNOR'S   MANSION. (a)  The amount of $20,000,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the State Preservation Board for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for   historical enhancement and upgrades of the governor's mansion.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the board during that period, the State Preservation   Board may use $20,000,000 in capital budget authority for the   appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 1.21.  STATE PRESERVATION BOARD: WAREHOUSE   CONSTRUCTION. (a) The amount of $47,163,000 is appropriated from   the general revenue fund to the State Preservation Board for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to   prepare for construction of facilities to serve as a warehouse,   space for Department of Information Resources servers, document   storage, and flexible office space for legislative agency   employees.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the board during that period, the State Preservation   Board may use $47,163,000 in capital budget authority for the   appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 1.22.  EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BIENNIAL LEGACY   PAYMENTS. The amount of $915,960,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund and $104,040,000 is appropriated from the   state highway fund to the Employees Retirement System for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be   used for a legacy payment to reduce the system's unfunded actuarial   liabilities and long-term interest costs.          SECTION 1.23.  TRUSTEED PROGRAMS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE   GOVERNOR: DEFENSE ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS. The   amount of $10,000,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund   to the Trusteed Programs within the Office of the Governor for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for   defense economic adjustment assistance grants to military defense   impacted communities as administered by the Texas Military   Preparedness Commission.          SECTION 1.24.  TRUSTEED PROGRAMS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE   GOVERNOR: GOVERNOR'S UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INCENTIVE PROGRAM.  (a)     The amount of $20,000,000 is appropriated from the general revenue   fund to the Trusteed Programs within the Office of the Governor for   transfer to the governor's university research initiative account   number 5161 and use during the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act to make grants under the Governor's   University Research Initiative in accordance with Subchapter H,   Chapter 62, Education Code.          (b)  It is the intent of the legislature that the grants   described by Subsection (a) of this section are awarded only to   institutions of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003,   Education Code.          (c)  All unexpended and unobligated balances remaining as of   August 31, 2025, from the appropriation made from the governor's   university research initiative account number 5161 to the Trusteed   Programs within the Office of the Governor by Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1),   Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General   Appropriations Act), for Strategy C.1.1, Create Jobs and Promote   Texas (estimated to be $0), are appropriated for the state fiscal   biennium beginning September 1, 2025, to the trusteed programs for   purposes of the Governor's University Research Initiative in   accordance with Subchapter H, Chapter 62, Education Code.          SECTION 1.25.  TRUSTEED PROGRAMS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE   GOVERNOR: FEDERAL VICTIMS OF CRIME FUNDING.  The amount of   $177,200,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   Trusteed Programs within the Office of the Governor for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to   address the federal victims of crime funding shortfall.          SECTION 1.26.  TRUSTEED PROGRAMS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE   GOVERNOR: DISASTER GRANTS SUPPLEMENT. The amount of $64,007,981 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Trusteed Programs   within the Office of the Governor for the two-year period beginning   on the effective date of this Act for potential disaster needs and   existing invoices related to disasters.          SECTION 1.27.  TRUSTEED PROGRAMS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE   GOVERNOR: CHILDREN'S RIGHTS LITIGATION. The amount of $9,500,000   is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Trusteed   Programs within the Office of the Governor for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act to be used to pay   outside counsel to represent the trusteed programs in litigating   the case of M.D., et al. v. Abbott, et al.          SECTION 1.28.  TRUSTEED PROGRAMS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE   GOVERNOR: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS. The amount of $95,000,000   is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Trusteed   Programs within the Office of the Governor for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act to be used to make   grants to local units of government for preparations in advance of   major events.          SECTION 1.29.  TRUSTEED PROGRAMS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE   GOVERNOR: TEXAS SEMICONDUCTOR INNOVATION CONSORTIUM CONTINGENCY   APPROPRIATION. (a)  Contingent on the enactment of S.B. 1758 or   similar legislation by the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025,   relating to the operation of a cement kiln and the production of   aggregates near a semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility, the   comptroller of public accounts shall immediately transfer the   amount of $250,000,000 from the general revenue fund to the Texas   semiconductor innovation account number 5197.          (b)  Contingent on the enactment of S.B. 1758 or similar   legislation by the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025,   relating to the operation of a cement kiln and the production of   aggregates near a semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility, the   amount of $250,000,000 is appropriated from the Texas semiconductor   innovation account number 5197 to the Trusteed Programs within the   Office of the Governor for the Texas Semiconductor Innovation   Consortium.          (c)  Money appropriated by Subsection (b) of this section may   be spent only with the prior approval of the Legislative Budget   Board. A request for approval of an expenditure submitted by the   Trusteed Programs within the Office of the Governor to the board is   considered approved by the board unless the board objects to the   request within 30 calendar days after the date the request is   submitted to the board.          SECTION 1.30.  APPROPRIATION REDUCTION: PUBLIC FINANCE   AUTHORITY. (a) The unencumbered appropriations remaining as of   the effective date of this Act made to the Public Finance Authority   from the general revenue fund by Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the   88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General   Appropriations Act), for use during the state fiscal biennium   ending August 31, 2025, for bond debt service payments, including   appropriations subject to Rider 4, page I-53, of that Act, are   reduced by $10,000,000.          (b)  The Public Finance Authority shall identify the   strategies and objectives out of which the reduction in   appropriations described by Subsection (a) of this section are to   be made and the amount of the reduction for each of those strategies   and objectives.          SECTION 1.31.  APPROPRIATION REDUCTION: FACILITIES   COMMISSION. (a) The unencumbered appropriations remaining as of   the effective date of this Act made to the Texas Facilities   Commission from the general revenue fund by Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1),   Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General   Appropriations Act), for use during the state fiscal biennium   ending August 31, 2025, for lease payments are reduced by   $55,025,396.          (b)  The Texas Facilities Commission shall identify the   strategies and objectives out of which the reduction in   appropriations described by Subsection (a) of this section are to   be made and the amount of the reduction for each of those strategies   and objectives.          SECTION 1.32.  COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS: JOBS, ENERGY,   TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION ACT ADMINISTRATION. The amount of   $5,940,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   comptroller of public accounts for the two-year period beginning on   the effective date of this Act to be used for administration of the   jobs, energy, technology, and innovation act established under   Subchapter T, Chapter 403, Government Code, as added by Chapter 377   (H.B. 5), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023.          SECTION 1.33.  TRUSTEED PROGRAMS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE   GOVERNOR: HOMELAND SECURITY. (a)  The amount of $149,000,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Trusteed Programs   within the Office of the Governor for the two-year period beginning   on the effective date of this Act to make a grant, in a manner   consistent with Strategy B.1.3, Homeland Security, as listed in   Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular   Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations Act), to Texas Tech   University, including $114,000,000 for an electromagnetic pulse   site and $35,000,000 for associated critical cybersecurity   infrastructure.          (b)  The legislature finds that there is a demonstrated need   for the appropriation of general revenue funds for the purposes   described by Subsection (a) of this section.  The appropriation   made by this section is contingent on approval by two-thirds of each   chamber of the legislature, as required under Section 17(j),   Article VII, Texas Constitution.   ARTICLE 2. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES          SECTION 2.01.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION:   TRANSFER AUTHORITY. (a) Notwithstanding any transfer limitation   provided by Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th Legislature,   Regular Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations Act), the Health   and Human Services Commission may transfer unexpended balances from   strategies in goals other than Goal A, Medicaid Client Services, to   strategies in Goal A, Medicaid Client Services, and may transfer   unexpended balances between strategies in Goal A, Medicaid Client   Services, as listed in that Act. Money may be transferred under this   subsection:                (1)  during the state fiscal year ending August 31,   2025; and                (2)  during the state fiscal year ending August 31,   2024, and then moved forward to the state fiscal year ending August   31, 2025.          (b)  Not later than October 1, 2025, the Health and Human   Services Commission shall report to the Legislative Budget Board   and the office of the governor regarding any money transferred and   spent as provided by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 2.02.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION: NEW   CAPACITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND INPATIENT FACILITIES IN EL   PASO.  (a)  All unexpended and unobligated balances remaining as of   the effective date of this Act from appropriations made by Section   3.02(a)(13), Chapter 458 (S.B. 30), Acts of the 88th Legislature,   Regular Session, 2023 (the Supplemental Appropriations Act), from   the general revenue fund to the Health and Human Services   Commission for use for the purpose of pre-planning, planning, land   acquisition, and initial construction of a new El Paso State   Hospital (estimated to be $43,431,000) are appropriated to the   commission and may be used only for the construction and operation   of facilities related to crisis services, including crisis   stabilization, extended observation, crisis respite, and other   related services in El Paso for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act. It is the intent of the legislature   that, of the money appropriated by this subsection, $2,774,000 be   used for operations and the remainder of the money be used for   one-time construction costs.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Health and   Human Services Commission may use the amount appropriated by   Subsection (a) of this section in capital budget authority for that   appropriation.          SECTION 2.03.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION:   FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) EMPLOYEES. During the state fiscal year   beginning September 1, 2024, in addition to the number of full-time   equivalent (FTE) employees other law authorizes the Health and   Human Services Commission to employ during that period, the Health   and Human Services Commission may employ 414.0 full-time equivalent   (FTE) employees out of money appropriated by Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1),   Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General   Appropriations Act), to provide staff for newly renovated state   mental health hospitals.          SECTION 2.04.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION: STATE   HOSPITAL APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS. Section 3.02(a), Chapter 458   (S.B. 30), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the   Supplemental Appropriations Act), is amended to read as follows:          (a)  The following amounts totaling $2,154,376,606 are   appropriated from the following sources to the Health and Human   Services Commission for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act for the following strategies as listed in   Chapter 1053 (S.B. 1), Acts of the 87th Legislature, Regular   Session, 2021 (the General Appropriations Act):                (1)  Uvalde Behavioral Health Campus: $33,600,000 from   the general revenue fund for Strategy G.4.2, Facility Capital   Repairs and Renovation, for the construction of a behavioral health   campus in Uvalde, Texas;                (2)  Grants Management System: $21,400,000 from the   general revenue fund for Strategy L.1.2, Information Technology   Capital Projects Oversight & Program Support, for a grants   management system for improving mental health outcomes;                (3)  Dallas State Hospital: $101,890,000 from the   general revenue fund for Strategy G.4.2, Facility Capital Repairs   and Renovation, for additional construction funding for the 200-bed   adult unit at the new state hospital in Dallas, Texas, with at least   75 percent of the beds to be used for forensic purposes;                (4)  State Hospitals Electronic Health Record System   Upgrade:                      (A)  $38,772,184 from the general revenue fund for   Strategy L.1.2, Information Technology Capital Projects Oversight &   Program Support, for an electronic health record system upgrade   for state hospitals; and                      (B)  $100,870 from the general revenue fund and   $48,206 from federal funds for Strategy L.2.1, Central Program   Support, for an electronic health record system upgrade for state   hospitals;                (5)  Deferred Maintenance Needs for State Facilities:   $50,000,000 from the general revenue fund for Strategy G.4.2,   Facility Capital Repairs and Renovation, for deferred maintenance   for state facilities;                (6)  Emergency Facility Repairs: $14,000,000 from the   general revenue fund for Strategy G.4.2, Facility Capital Repairs   and Renovation, for emergency repairs for state facilities;                (7)  Lubbock Campus: $121,000,000 from the general   revenue fund for Strategy G.4.2, Facility Capital Repairs and   Renovation, to construct a 50-bed state hospital maximum security   facility at the John Montford Unit of the Texas Department of   Criminal Justice [on the existing state supported living center   campus] in Lubbock, Texas;                (8)  San Antonio State Hospital: $15,000,000 from the   general revenue fund for Strategy G.4.2, Facility Capital Repairs   and Renovation, to rehabilitate the Alamo Unit at the San Antonio   State Hospital campus into a 40-bed state hospital maximum security   facility;                (9)  Amarillo State Hospital: $159,000,000 from the   general revenue fund for Strategy G.4.2, Facility Capital Repairs   and Renovation, to construct a 75-bed state hospital in Amarillo,   Texas, with at least 50 forensic beds;                (10)  Rio Grande Valley Facility: $120,000,000 from the   general revenue fund for Strategy G.4.2, Facility Capital Repairs   and Renovation, to construct a 50-bed state hospital maximum   security facility in the Rio Grande Valley;                (11)  Terrell State Hospital: $573,000,000 from the   general revenue fund for Strategy G.4.2, Facility Capital Repairs   and Renovation, to construct a 275-bed [250-bed] replacement campus   for Terrell State Hospital, including 50 maximum security beds, 150   [140] forensic beds, 50 [35] adolescent beds, and 25 civil beds;                (12)  North Texas State Hospital - Wichita Falls:   $452,000,000 from the general revenue fund for Strategy G.4.2,   Facility Capital Repairs and Renovation, to construct a 225-bed   [200-bed] replacement for North Texas State Hospital - Wichita   Falls, including 25 [24] maximum security beds, 159 [136] forensic   beds, 25 [24] adolescent beds, and 16 civil beds;                (13)  El Paso State Hospital: $50,000,000 from the   general revenue fund for Strategy G.4.2, Facility Capital Repairs   and Renovation, for pre-planning, planning, land acquisition, and   initial construction of a new [50-bed] El Paso State Hospital, with   50 percent of the beds to be forensic;                (14)  Sunrise Canyon Facility in Lubbock: $45,000,000   from the general revenue fund for Strategy G.4.2, Facility Capital   Repairs and Renovation, to construct 30 additional beds at the   Sunrise Canyon facility in Lubbock, Texas, with at least 50 percent   of the beds having forensic capacity;                (15)  Community Mental Health Grant Program:   $100,000,000 from the general revenue fund for Strategy D.2.6,   Community Mental Health Grant Programs, to establish a one-time   community mental health program for county-based collaboratives   with the following conditions:                      (A)  a grant awarded under the program may only be   used to construct jail diversion facilities, step-down facilities,   permanent supportive housing, crisis stabilization units, and   crisis respite units, not including office space; and                      (B)  the grantee must provide a local match at   least equal to the highest of the following applicable amounts:                            (i)  25 percent of the grant amount if the   collaborative includes a county with a population of less than   100,000;                            (ii)  50 percent of the grant amount if the   collaborative includes a county with a population of at least   100,000 but less than 250,000; or                            (iii)  100 percent of the grant amount if the   collaborative includes a county with a population of 250,000 or   more;                (16)  Mental Health Inpatient Facility Grant Program:   $175,000,000 from the general revenue fund for Strategy G.4.2,   Facility Capital Repairs and Renovation, to establish a one-time   grant program to construct or expand a mental health inpatient   facility to have at least 50 percent forensic capacity, using only   donated land, to increase inpatient bed availability for forensic   patients ordered to a state hospital for competency restoration as   follows:                      (A)  $85,000,000 for construction of up to 100   inpatient beds by a hospital located in the Rio Grande Valley region   that, as of June 1, 2023, meets the following criteria:                            (i)  is licensed as a general hospital;                            (ii)  has a Level 1 trauma designation;                            (iii)  is located in a county with a   population of more than 300,000; and                            (iv)  has fewer than 100 licensed   psychiatric beds;                      (B)  $50,000,000 for construction of no more than   100 inpatient beds by Montgomery County to expand the existing   Montgomery County Mental Health Facility; and                      (C)  $40,000,000 for construction of up to 60   inpatient beds by Victoria County;                (17)  Psychiatric Residential Youth Treatment Facility   Voluntary Quality Standards Implementation: $4,712,356 from the   general revenue fund for Strategy H.2.1, Child Care Regulation, to   make necessary enhancements in Child Care Licensing Automated   Support Systems (CLASS) required by Chapter 1032 (H.B. 3121), Acts   of the 87th Legislature, Regular Session, 2021;                (18)  Beaumont Baptist Hospital: $64,000,000 from the   general revenue fund for Strategy G.4.2, Facility Capital Repairs   and Renovation, to construct 72 beds, with 36 forensic beds and 36   civil beds, at the Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas; and                (19)  Children's Hospitals Construction Grant Program:   $15,852,990 from the general revenue fund for Strategy D.2.6,   Community Mental Health Grant Programs, to establish a one-time   children's hospitals construction grant program with the following   conditions:                      (A)  a grant awarded under the program may only be   used to construct inpatient mental health beds for children; and                      (B)  the grantee must provide a local match at   least equal to:                            (i)  25 percent of the grant amount for   construction in a county with a population of less than 100,000;                            (ii)  50 percent of the grant amount for   construction in a county with a population of at least 100,000 but   less than 250,000; or                            (iii)  100 percent of the grant amount for   construction in a county with a population of 250,000 or more.          SECTION 2.05.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION: TEXAS   CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE SHORTFALL. The amount of $7,380,403 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Health and Human   Services Commission, for the benefit of the Texas Civil Commitment   Office, for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of   this Act to reimburse the office for offsite health care costs and   services related to the supervision and treatment of sexually   violent predators.          SECTION 2.06.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION: HARRIS   COUNTY PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL. (a) The amount of $12,863,315 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Health and Human   Services Commission, for the benefit of The University Of Texas   Health Science Center at Houston, for the two-year period beginning   on the effective date of this Act for the purposes of building   renovations, including patient care areas, patient and visitor   areas, physical plant items, and other life and safety updates, at   the Harris County Psychiatric Hospital.          (b)  The legislature finds that there is a demonstrated need   for the appropriation of general revenue funds for the purposes   described by Subsection (a) of this section.  The appropriation   made by this section is contingent on approval by two-thirds of each   chamber of the legislature, as required under Section 18(i),   Article VII, Texas Constitution.          (c)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Health and   Human Services Commission may use $12,863,315 in capital budget   authority for the appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this   section.          SECTION 2.07.  DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES:   LABORATORY CAPACITY. (a) The amount of $205,000,000 is   appropriated from federal money received as reimbursements to the   Department of State Health Services for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act for expansion of the   department's laboratory capacity as requested by the department in   the department's 2024 legislative appropriation request   exceptional item number three.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Department of   State Health Services may use $328,332,698 in capital budget   authority for the appropriations made by Subsections (a) and (c) of   this section.          (c)  In addition to the amount appropriated by Subsection (a)   of this section, all federal money received as reimbursements to   the Department of State Health Services during the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act, not to exceed   $123,332,698, is appropriated for the same period to the department   for the purposes described by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 2.08.  TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE   SERVICES: SHORTFALL. (a)  The amount of $82,568,491 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund and the amount of   $14,000,000 is appropriated from federal funds to the Texas   Department of Family and Protective Services for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act to address a   budget shortfall associated with children without placement, child   protective services staffing, adult protective services staffing,   and day care services.          (b)  In addition to the amounts appropriated by Subsection   (a) of this section, the Texas Department of Family and Protective   Services may transfer:                (1)  $7,558,230 appropriated to the department from the   general revenue fund for Strategy B.1.10, Adoption Subsidy and   Permanency Care Assistance Payments, as listed in Chapter 1170   (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the   General Appropriations Act), to be used consistent with Strategy   B.1.9, Foster Care Payments, as listed in that Act; and                (2)  $1,565,363 appropriated to the department from the   general revenue fund for Strategy E.1.1, Central Administration, as   listed in Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th Legislature,   Regular Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations Act) to be used   consistent with Strategy D.1.1, APS Direct Delivery Staff, as   listed in that Act, for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families   Grants program.          SECTION 2.09.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION: FENCING   AT TERRELL STATE HOSPITAL. (a) The amount of $900,000 is   appropriated to the Health and Human Services Commission from the   general revenue fund for use during the two-year period beginning   on the effective date of this Act in a manner consistent with   Strategy G.4.2, Facility Capital Repairs and Renovation at State   Supported Living Centers, State Hospitals, and Other, as listed in   Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular   Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations Act), for one-time   repairs and renovations relating to fencing at the Terrell State   Hospital.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Health and   Human Services Commission may use $900,000 in capital budget   authority for the appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this   section.          SECTION 2.10.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION:   DEFERRED MAINTENANCE. (a) The amount of $98,000,000 is appropriated   from the general revenue fund to the Health and Human Services   Commission for the two-year period beginning on the effective date   of this Act for the purpose of addressing the deferred maintenance   of state facilities under the control of the commission in a manner   consistent with Strategy G.4.2, Facility Capital Repairs and   Renovation at State Supported Living Centers, State Hospitals, and   Other, as listed in Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations   Act), and S.B. 1, Acts of the 89th Legislature, Regular Session,   2025 (the General Appropriations Act).          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Health and   Human Services Commission may use $98,000,000 in capital budget   authority for the appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this   section.          SECTION 2.11.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION:   THRIVING TEXAS FAMILIES. The amount of $20,000,000 is appropriated   from the general revenue fund to the Health and Human Services   Commission for the two-year period beginning on the effective date   of this Act for the purpose of pregnancy support services as an   alternative to abortion under Strategy D.1.2, Alternatives to   Abortion, as listed in Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations   Act), and Strategy D.1.2, Thriving Texas Families Program, as   listed in S.B. 1, Acts of the 89th Legislature, Regular Session,   2025 (the General Appropriations Act).          SECTION 2.12.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION: DALLAS   STATE HOSPITAL.  (a)  The amount of $100,000,000 is appropriated   from the general revenue fund to the Health and Human Services   Commission for the two-year period beginning on the effective date   of this Act for the Dallas State Hospital.          (b)  For the two-year period beginning on the effective date   of this Act, in addition to the number of full-time equivalent (FTE)   employees other law authorizes the commission to employ during that   period, the Health and Human Services Commission may employ 144.0   FTE employees out of money appropriated by Subsection (a) of this   section.          SECTION 2.13.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION: ADDRESS   BACKLOG.  (a)  The amount of $957,502 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund and $12,420 is appropriated from federal money   to the Health and Human Services Commission for use during the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be   used to address a backlog in abuse, neglect, and exploitation   cases.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the number of full-time equivalent   (FTE) employees other law authorizes the commission to employ   during that period, the Health and Human Services Commission may   employ 34.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees out of money   appropriated by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 2.14.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION:   MEDICAID PROGRAM.  The amount of $750,000,000 is appropriated from   the general revenue fund to the Health and Human Services   Commission for the two-year period beginning on the effective date   of this Act for the medical assistance program under Chapter 32,   Human Resources Code.   ARTICLE 3. EDUCATION          SECTION 3.01.  TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY: FOUNDATION SCHOOL   PROGRAM. (a) The amount of $1,149,607,286 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Texas Education Agency for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   Foundation School Program.          (b)  Notwithstanding Rider 3, page III-5, Chapter 1170 (H.B.   1), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the   General Appropriations Act), to the bill pattern of the   appropriations to the Texas Education Agency, the sum-certain   appropriation to the Foundation School Program for the state fiscal   year ending August 31, 2025, is $30,924,285,550.          SECTION 3.02.  TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY: H.B. 2 CONTINGENT   APPROPRIATION. Contingent on enactment of H.B. 2 or similar   legislation by the 89th Legislature relating to public education   and public school finance, the amount of $243,000,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Texas Education   Agency for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of   this Act to be used to support school districts and charter schools   in adopting and using open educational resource instructional   materials.          SECTION 3.03.  SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF: CAMPUS MASTER PLAN PHASE   3B.  (a)  The amount of $35,300,000 is appropriated from the general   revenue fund to the School for the Deaf for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act for construction   related to the Campus Master Plan Phase 3B adding upgrades to the   central utility plant to expand capacity of the chilled water and   heating water systems, including replacement of the site   distribution piping and the connected building pump systems.          (b)  Pursuant to Section 30.052(h-1), Education Code, and   Section 2165.007, Government Code, the School for the Deaf shall   transfer the amounts appropriated by Subsection (a) of this section   to the Texas Facilities Commission to be used as provided by that   subsection.          (c)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Texas   Facilities Commission may use $35,300,000 in capital budget   authority for the money transferred under Subsection (b) of this   section.          SECTION 3.04.  TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM: TRS-ACTIVECARE.   The amount of $369,224,574 is appropriated from the general revenue   fund to the Teacher Retirement System for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act for the benefit of   TRS-ActiveCare.          SECTION 3.05.  SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.   The amount of $1,394,000 is appropriated from the general revenue   fund to the School for the Blind and Visually Impaired for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   following purposes:                (1)  $930,000 for special education;                (2)  $314,000 for use consistent with Strategy D.1.1,   Central Administration, as listed in Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of   the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General   Appropriations Act), to fund previously vacant positions; and                (3)  $150,000 for transportation.          SECTION 3.06.  TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE: NATURAL DISASTERS.   The amount of $124,754,143 is appropriated from the general revenue   fund to the Texas A&M Forest Service for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose of   responding to natural disasters that occurred before the effective   date of this Act and natural disasters occurring in the future,   including responding through the mobilization of ground and   aviation resources for wildfire suppression.          SECTION 3.07.  TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE: VOLUNTEER FIRE   DEPARTMENT GRANTS. (a) The comptroller of public accounts shall   immediately transfer the amount of $44,000,000 from the general   revenue fund to the volunteer fire department assistance account   number 5064.          (b)  The amount of $44,000,000 is appropriated from the   volunteer fire department assistance account number 5064 to the   Texas A&M Forest Service for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act for the administration and operation of   the rural volunteer fire department assistance program.  Of the   amount appropriated by this subsection, the forest service may use   not more than $1,540,000 for administrative expenses.          SECTION 3.08.  TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE: FIREFIGHTING   AIRCRAFT. The amount of $257,000,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Texas A&M Forest Service for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purchase, maintenance, and operation of aircraft for wildfire   suppression.          SECTION 3.09.  TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE: VOLUNTEER FIRE   DEPARTMENT ASSISTANCE.  The amount of $192,291,000 is appropriated   from the general revenue fund to the Texas A&M Forest Service for   the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to   address the backlog of volunteer fire department assistance.          SECTION 3.10.  TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM: BUSH COMBAT   DEVELOPMENT CENTER.  (a)  The amount of $59,800,000 is appropriated   from the general revenue fund to the Texas A&M University System for   the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to   be used for the Bush Combat Development Center.          (b)  The legislature finds that there is a demonstrated need   for the appropriation of general revenue funds for the purposes   described by Subsection (a) of this section. The appropriation   made by this section is contingent on approval by two-thirds of each   chamber of the legislature, as required under Section 18(i),   Article VII, Texas Constitution.          SECTION 3.11.  TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM: EASTERWOOD   AIRPORT RUNWAY IMPROVEMENTS.  (a)  The amount of $25,000,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Texas A&M   University System for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act for the purpose of funding capital   improvements to the runway at Easterwood Airport.          (b)  The legislature finds that there is a demonstrated need   for the appropriation of general revenue funds for the purposes   described by Subsection (a) of this section.  The appropriation   made by this section is contingent on approval by two-thirds of each   chamber of the legislature, as required under Section 18(i),   Article VII, Texas Constitution.          SECTION 3.12.  TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY: PULSED POWER CLEAN   ROOM.  (a)  The amount of $71,000,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to Texas Tech University for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act for capital   improvements to further pulsed power research.          (b)  The legislature finds that there is a demonstrated need   for the appropriation of general revenue funds for the purposes   described by Subsection (a) of this section.  The appropriation   made by this section is contingent on approval by two-thirds of each   chamber of the legislature, as required under Section 17(j),   Article VII, Texas Constitution.          SECTION 3.13.  HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD:   RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.  Contingent on the enactment of S.B. 2066 or   similar legislation by the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025,   relating to the repeal of the Texas Research Incentive Program, the   amount of $400,948,993 is appropriated from the general revenue   fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Board for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act to address the   backlog in eligible unmatched donations received through the   program and certified by the coordinating board as of the board's   January 2025 board meeting.          SECTION 3.14.  TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:   OPERATION FACILITIES AND STAGING AREAS. (a)  The amount of   $135,000,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   Texas Division of Emergency Management for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose of:                (1)  supporting regional emergency management   operations facilities and resource staging areas as requested in   the division's 2024 legislative appropriation request exceptional   item number one;                (2)  enhancing the regional operations centers in the   Houston-Galveston area and two other locations; and                (3)  supporting emergency response operations.          (b)  The legislature finds that there is a demonstrated need   for the appropriation of general revenue funds for the purposes   described by Subsection (a) of this section. The appropriation   made by this section is contingent on approval by two-thirds of each   chamber of the legislature, as required under Section 18(i),   Article VII, Texas Constitution.          SECTION 3.15.  HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD: PUBLIC   JUNIOR COLLEGE FORMULA FUNDING. The amount of $89,500,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Higher Education   Coordinating Board for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act for the purpose of funding higher than   projected growth in fundable outcomes for public junior colleges   and the application of weights and rates set for the state fiscal   year beginning September 1, 2024, in the public junior college   funding formula.          SECTION 3.16.  TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY: ADVANCED LAW   ENFORCEMENT RAPID RESPONSE TRAINING. (a) The amount of   $24,945,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to Texas   State University for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act for the purpose of funding construction for the   Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center.          (b)  The legislature finds that there is a demonstrated need   for the appropriation of general revenue funds for the purposes   described by Subsection (a) of this section. The appropriation   made by this section is contingent on approval by two-thirds of each   chamber of the legislature, as required under Section 17(j),   Article VII, Texas Constitution.          SECTION 3.17.  TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER   AT EL PASO: COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER - PHASE II. (a) The amount   of $65,000,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to   support the development of phase II of a comprehensive oncology   center partnership.          (b)  The legislature finds that there is a demonstrated need   for the appropriation of general revenue funds for the purposes   described by Subsection (a) of this section.  The appropriation   made by this section is contingent on approval by two-thirds of each   chamber of the legislature, as required under Section 17(j),   Article VII, Texas Constitution.          SECTION 3.18.  TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER:   RURAL CANCER COLLABORATIVE.  (a)  The amount of $25,000,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Texas Tech   University Health Sciences Center for the two-year period beginning   on the effective date of this Act to support the development of a   rural cancer collaborative.          (b)  The legislature finds that there is a demonstrated need   for the appropriation of general revenue funds for the purposes   described by Subsection (a) of this section.  The appropriation   made by this section is contingent on approval by two-thirds of each   chamber of the legislature, as required under Section 17(j),   Article VII, Texas Constitution.          SECTION 3.19.  TEXAS UNIVERSITY FUND: CONTINGENT   APPROPRIATION.  (a)  An amount equal to the sum of $650,000,000 for   each institution of higher education that becomes eligible to   receive a distribution under Section 62.145(b) or 62.1481(a)(1),   Education Code, on or after the effective date of this Act, as   certified by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, not to   exceed $1,300,000,000, is appropriated from the general revenue   fund to the comptroller of public accounts for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act for deposit by the   comptroller to the Texas University Fund to provide additional   money to ensure stable funding for institutions that are eligible   to receive a distribution under Section 62.145 or 62.1481(a)(1),   Education Code, before the effective date of this Act.          (b)  The amount appropriated by Subsection (a) of this   section may be used by an eligible institution of higher education   under Subchapter G, Chapter 62, Education Code, only for the   support and maintenance of educational and general activities that   promote increased research capacity at the institution.   ARTICLE 4. JUDICIAL          SECTION 4.01.  OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION, TEXAS   JUDICIAL COUNCIL: TEXAS INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION. (a) The   amount of $5,100,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund   to the Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council for   the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to   be used in a manner consistent with Strategy D.1.1, Texas Indigent   Defense Commission, as listed in Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the   88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General   Appropriations Act), for the purpose of providing grants to   counties for indigent defense in accordance with all uses   authorized by Chapter 79, Government Code.          (b)  The appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section   may not be used to offset the Office of Court Administration, Texas   Judicial Council's administrative support provided to the Texas   Indigent Defense Commission except by mutual agreement of the   office and the commission.          SECTION 4.02.  JUDICIARY SECTION, COMPTROLLER'S DEPARTMENT:   BUSINESS COURT JUDGES. (a) The comptroller of public accounts may   use general revenue appropriated to the Judiciary Section,   Comptroller's Department by Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations   Act), to provide an additional annual salary to each business court   judge in an amount not to exceed $18,000 for the state fiscal year   beginning September 1, 2024.          (b)  The comptroller of public accounts shall adopt rules as   necessary to administer this section, including rules necessary to   provide for associated benefit costs as well as fairness and equity   among the business court judges and between the business court   judges and district court judges.          SECTION 4.03.  STATE COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT: OFFICE   SPACE.  (a)  The amount of $2,500,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct   for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act   to be used to either reconfigure the commission's existing office   lease space or obtain office space in a new leased facility.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the State   Commission on Judicial Conduct may use $2,500,000 in capital budget   authority for the appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this   section.   ARTICLE 5. CRIMINAL JUSTICE          SECTION 5.01.  DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: OPERATIONS.   The amount of $566,436,555 is appropriated from the general revenue   fund to the Department of Criminal Justice for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act to be allocated for the   following purposes as follows:                (1)  $230,000,000 for correctional security operations   and other operational expenses of the department; and                (2)  $336,436,555 for correctional managed health care   consistent with Strategy C.1.9, Hospital and Clinical Care, as   listed in Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th Legislature,   Regular Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations Act).          SECTION 5.02.  DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: DORMITORY   EXPANSION. (a) The amount of $301,000,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Department of Criminal Justice for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purpose of constructing dormitories within existing security   fencing at the department's existing facilities located in areas   with a strong labor pool, as requested in the department's 2024   legislative appropriation request exceptional item number 21.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Department of   Criminal Justice may use $301,000,000 in capital budget authority   for the appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 5.03.  DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: MAJOR REPAIR   AND RESTORATION PROJECTS. (a) The amount of $226,299,300 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Department of   Criminal Justice for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act for construction and major repair and restoration   projects at the department's facilities, including:                (1)  $7,000,000 for a water supply project at the Hobby   Unit in Marlin, Texas; and                (2)  $4,500,000 for an 80-bed employee dormitory at the   William P. Clements Unit in Potter County.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Department of   Criminal Justice may use $226,299,300 in capital budget authority   for the appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section,   including:                (1)  $16,900,000 in capital budget authority for a   water supply project at the Hobby Unit in Marlin, Texas; and                (2)  $6,600,000 in capital budget authority for an   80-bed employee dormitory at the William P. Clements Unit in Potter   County.          SECTION 5.04.  DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: DALBY   FACILITY. (a)  The amount of $110,000,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Department of Criminal Justice for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purchase of the Giles Dalby Correctional Facility in Post, Texas.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Department of   Criminal Justice may use $110,000,000 in capital budget authority   for the appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 5.05.  JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT: FACILITY   COMPLETION. (a) The amount of $104,000,000 is appropriated from   the general revenue fund to the Juvenile Justice Department for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purpose described by Rider 41, page V-38, Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1),   Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General   Appropriations Act), to the bill pattern of the appropriations to   the department, including completing the construction of the two   new facilities that would expand capacity for the department by 200   beds.          (b)  All unexpended and unobligated balances remaining as of   the effective date of this Act from appropriations made to the   Juvenile Justice Department by Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the   88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General   Appropriations Act), for the construction of two new facilities   that would expand capacity for the department by 200 beds as   provided by Rider 41, page V-38, of that Act (estimated to be $0)   are appropriated for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act to the department for the same purpose.          (c)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Juvenile   Justice Department may use an amount estimated to be $104,000,000   in capital budget authority for the appropriations made by   Subsections (a) and (b) of this section.          (d)  Rider 41, page V-38, Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the   88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General   Appropriations Act), is amended to read as follows:          41.  Construction of Facilities.  Included in the amounts   appropriated above is $200,000,000 in General Revenue in fiscal   year 2024 in Strategy B.3.1, Construct and Renovate Facilities, for   the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) to construct a minimum   of 200 beds in new state facility capacity.  Newly constructed   facilities may include services and appropriate physical features   to serve youth with acute mental health needs, youth exhibiting   highly aggressive or violent behavior, and female youth.          It is the intent of the legislature that these new facilities   be located in Ellis County and Brazoria County as close as practical   to population centers which have existing workforce capacity to   hire Juvenile Correctional Officers (JCOs) and provide necessary   mental health, counseling, therapy and other services to   rehabilitate youth and to provide appropriate workforce   development training for youth as appropriate.  The selection of   sites for the new facilities shall be contingent on approval from   the Legislative Budget Board. TJJD shall coordinate with the Texas   Facilities Commission for the construction of the facilities.          Out of funds appropriated above, TJJD shall develop a plan   for the ongoing operations of the current and new state-operated   juvenile correctional facilities and submit the plan in writing[,   not later than August 31, 2024,] to the Offices of the Lt. Governor,   Speaker, Sunset Advisory Commission, Senate Finance Committee and   House Appropriations Committee.  The plan shall:          (a)  Indicate a long-term plan for youth residential   placements in each facility based on youth needs and available   community and TJJD facility resources;          (b)  Assess the available regional workforce in the context   of each residential facility's designated use; and          (c)  Provide facility condition assessments and deferred   maintenance reports for each residential facility.          SECTION 5.06.  DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: WATER AND   WASTEWATER.  (a)  The amount of $30,000,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Department of Criminal Justice for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be   used for water and wastewater systems at the Memorial Unit.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Texas   Department of Criminal Justice may use $30,000,000 in capital   budget authority for the appropriation made by Subsection (a) of   this section.          SECTION 5.07. TEXAS MILITARY DEPARTMENT: ROOF REPLACEMENT.   (a) The amount of $9,652,500 is appropriated from the general   revenue fund to the Texas Military Department for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be used for   critical roof replacement and facility operational support,   including roof replacement for five facilities and support for   other facilities throughout this state.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Texas Military   Department may use $9,652,500 in capital budget authority for the   appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 5.08.  JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT: LIFE SAFETY   PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE.  (a)  The amount of $5,000,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Juvenile Justice   Department for the two-year period beginning on the effective date   of this Act to be used for life safety improvements and preventative   maintenance upkeep, including funding for generator replacement or   improvement, facility safety improvements, water heater   replacement, civil engineering work, and gas and electrical   distribution replacement or improvement.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Juvenile   Justice Department may use $5,000,000 in capital budget authority   for the appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 5.09.  DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: CAPITOL COMPLEX   SECURITY.  The amount of $300,000 is appropriated from the general   revenue fund to the Department of Public Safety for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be used for   deployment of additional security cameras pursuant to Section   301.073, Government Code.          SECTION 5.10.  DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: LOCKS.  (a)  The   amount of $1,200,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund   to the Department of Public Safety for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act to be used for replacing   locks.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Department of   Public Safety may use $1,200,000 in capital budget authority for   the appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 5.11.  TEXAS MILITARY DEPARTMENT: STAR PROJECTS.     (a)  The amount of $75,000,000 is appropriated from the general   revenue fund to the Texas Military Department for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be used for   the State of Texas Armory Revitalization (STAR) program and   deferred maintenance projects.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Texas Military   Department may use $75,000,000 in capital budget authority for the   appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 5.12.   DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: MISCELLANEOUS   FACILITY NEEDS.  (a)  The amount of $20,000,000 is appropriated from   the general revenue fund to the Department of Public Safety for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be   used for deferred maintenance and essential repairs, including   repairs for roofing, plumbing, and heating, ventilation, and air   conditioning systems.          (b)  The amount of $2,500,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Department of Public Safety for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be   used to expand generator capacity for the Austin crime laboratory.          (c)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Department of   Public Safety may use the amounts in capital budget authority for   the appropriations made by Subsections (a) and (b) of this section   as follows:                (1)  $41,500,000 in capital budget authority for the   appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section; and                (2)  $2,500,000 in capital budget authority for the   appropriation made by Subsection (b) of this section.          SECTION 5.13.  DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: HOSPITAL   GALVESTON RENOVATION. (a) Subject to Subsection (b) of this   section, the amount of $30,000,000 is appropriated from the general   revenue fund to the Department of Criminal Justice for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be used for   renovations at Hospital Galveston.          (b)  The Department of Criminal Justice may use the money   appropriated by Subsection (a) of this section only if the   department and The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston   execute an interagency contract that establishes a one-to-one   cost-sharing agreement between the two entities for the cost of   renovations at Hospital Galveston. The department may not spend   more than $30,000,000 pursuant to the cost-sharing agreement during   the state fiscal biennium beginning September 1, 2025.          (c)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Department of   Criminal Justice may use $30,000,000 in capital budget authority   for the appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 5.14.  JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT: REIMBURSEMENT   TO COUNTIES. The amount of $13,300,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Juvenile Justice Department for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purpose of reimbursing counties for the costs of holding juveniles   for whom the department does not have adequate capacity.          SECTION 5.15.  JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT: INSPECTOR   GENERAL SALARIES. The amount of $675,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Juvenile Justice Department for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purpose of covering an operational shortfall for the department's   Office of the Inspector General related to the office filling more   employee positions.          SECTION 5.16.  APPROPRIATION REDUCTION: TEXAS MILITARY   DEPARTMENT. All unexpended and unobligated balances remaining as   of the effective date of this Act from appropriations made by   Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular   Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations Act), for Strategy A.1.1,   State Active Duty - Disaster, as listed in that Act, from the   general revenue fund to the Texas Military Department are reduced   by an amount estimated to be $159,000,000 to a balance of $0.   ARTICLE 6. NATURAL RESOURCES          SECTION 6.01.  WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD: MATCHING FUNDS. (a)   The amount of $48,270,951 is appropriated from the general revenue   fund to the Water Development Board for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act for deposit to the clean   water state revolving fund number 0651 and use consistent with   applicable law.          (b)  The amount of $82,989,629 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Water Development Board for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for   deposit to the drinking water state revolving fund number 0951 and   use consistent with applicable law.          (c)  It is the intent of the legislature that the money   appropriated by Subsections (a) and (b) of this section be used by   the Water Development Board to draw down federal matching funds   under the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (Pub. L.   No. 117-58, 135 Stat. 1351) and other available federal programs.   Not later than August 31, 2027, the Water Development Board shall   submit to the Legislative Budget Board a report showing the   disposition of that money and the amount of federal matching funds   that were drawn down with that money.          SECTION 6.02.  WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD: WATER   INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPLY.  (a) The amount of $1,038,000,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Water Development   Board for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of   this Act to be used for water infrastructure and supply projects and   grants as determined by the board.          (b)  The amount of $881,000,000 is appropriated from the   Texas water fund to the Water Development Board as provided by   Section 49-d-16(b), Article III, Texas Constitution, as proposed by   S.J.R. 75, 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be   transferred to other funds or accounts administered by the board.          (c)  The amount of $581,000,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Water Development Board for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be   used for specific water infrastructure and supply projects and   grants.          SECTION 6.03. COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: OFFICE   RELOCATION.  The amount of $55,000 is appropriated from the general   revenue fund to the Commission on Environmental Quality for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be   used to relocate the commission's Amarillo office.          SECTION 6.04.  PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT: CONSTRUCTION.     (a)  The amount of $3,350,950 is appropriated from the game, fish,   and water safety account number 0009, the amount of $2,129,580 is   appropriated from the lifetime license endowment fund number 0544,   and the amount of $162,470 is appropriated from the state parks   account number 0064 to the Parks and Wildlife Department for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be   used for parks, fisheries, and wildlife capital construction needs,   including for various land and facility holdings, including field   offices, state parks, natural areas, historic sites, wildlife   management areas, fish hatcheries, and outreach centers.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Parks and   Wildlife Department may use $5,643,000 in capital budget authority   for the appropriations made by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 6.05.  DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: STATE SEED   LABORATORY RENOVATIONS.  (a)  The amount of $6,300,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Department of   Agriculture for the two-year period beginning on the effective date   of this Act to be used for renovations to the state seed laboratory.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Department of   Agriculture may use $6,300,000 in capital budget authority for the   appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 6.06.  DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: FACILITIES   RENOVATION.  (a)  The amount of $1,000,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Department of Agriculture for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be   used to renovate an office facility donated by the Texas   Cooperative Inspection Program.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Department of   Agriculture may use $1,000,000 in capital budget authority for the   appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 6.07.  GENERAL LAND OFFICE: ALAMO. The amount of   $150,000,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   General Land Office for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act for continued construction costs at the   Alamo, support for new Alamo exhibit and collection costs, and   property enhancements to protect the Alamo Complex from encroaching   urban surroundings.          SECTION 6.08.  PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT: LOCAL PARKS   GRANTS.  The amount of $60,000,000 is appropriated from the general   revenue fund to the Parks and Wildlife Department for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act for use in a   manner consistent with Strategy B.2.1, Local Parks Grants, as   listed in Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th Legislature,   Regular Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations Act).          SECTION 6.09.  PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT: HEADQUARTERS   FACILITY. (a) The amount of $21,400,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Parks and Wildlife Department for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for   improvements to and repairs of the department's headquarters   facility.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Parks and   Wildlife Department may use $21,400,000 in capital budget authority   for the appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 6.10.  RAILROAD COMMISSION: WELL PLUGGING PROGRAM.   The amount of $100,000,000 is appropriated from the general revenue   fund to the Railroad Commission for the two-year period beginning   on the effective date of this Act for use in the commission's well   plugging program.   ARTICLE 7. BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT          SECTION 7.01.  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: RAILROAD GRADE   SEPARATION PROJECTS. Contingent on H.B. 3727, S.B. 1555, or   similar legislation by the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025,   relating to a grant program to fund certain railroad grade   separation projects, being enacted and becoming law, the amount of   $250,000,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   Department of Transportation for the two-year period beginning on   the effective date of this Act for the purpose of making grants for   railroad grade separation projects.          SECTION 7.02.  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: AIRCRAFT. (a)   The amount of $52,000,000 is appropriated from the general revenue   fund to the Department of Transportation for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purchase of   three new aircraft.          (b)  The proceeds from the sale during the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act of the aircraft to be   replaced and real property owned by the Department of   Transportation is appropriated to the department for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purchase   of the three new aircraft described by Subsection (a) of this   section.          (c)  The appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section   is reduced by the amount of the proceeds from the sale of aircraft   and real property appropriated by Subsection (b) of this section.          (d)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Department of   Transportation may use $52,000,000 in capital budget authority for   the appropriations made by Subsections (a) and (b) of this section.          SECTION 7.03.  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: AVIATION   SERVICES.  (a)  The amount of $106,800,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Department of Transportation for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for use   in a manner consistent with Strategy C.5.1, Aviation Services, as   listed in Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th Legislature,   Regular Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations Act).          (b)  Of the amount appropriated by Subsection (a) of this   section, the Department of Transportation shall use $40,000,000 for   upgrades and improvements at Lubbock Reese Redevelopment   Authority.          SECTION 7.04.  TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION: UNEMPLOYMENT   COMPENSATION FUND. The amount of $68,000,000 is appropriated from   the general revenue fund to the Texas Workforce Commission for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be   deposited to the credit of the unemployment compensation fund under   Section 203.021, Labor Code.          SECTION 7.05.  TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION: VOCATIONAL   REHABILITATION. (a) The amount of $30,793,540 is appropriated   from the general revenue fund to the Texas Workforce Commission for   the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to   be used for vocational rehabilitation and sustaining the state's   required maintenance of effort under federal law.          (b)  It is the intent of the legislature that the money   appropriated by Subsection (a) of this section be used by the Texas   Workforce Commission to draw down federal matching funds and   sustain the state's required maintenance of effort under federal   law. Not later than August 31, 2027, the commission shall submit to   the Legislative Budget Board a report showing the disposition of   the money appropriated by Subsection (a) of this section and the   amount of federal matching funds that were drawn down with that   money.          SECTION 7.06.  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: STATE HIGHWAY   99 ACCESS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS. The amount of $20,000,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Department of   Transportation for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act to be used consistent with Strategy A.1.4,   Construction Contracts, as listed in S.B. 1, 89th Legislature,   Regular Session, 2025 (the General Appropriations Act), for access   road improvements on State Highway 99 between Interstate Highway 10   and Westpark Tollway in Fort Bend County.          SECTION 7.07.  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: TEXARKANA   REGIONAL AIRPORT. The amount of $22,000,000 is appropriated from   the general revenue fund to the Department of Transportation for   the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to   be used consistent with Strategy C.5.1, Aviation Services, as   listed in S.B. 1, 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025 (the   General Appropriations Act), for a runway expansion and   improvements at the Texarkana Regional Airport.          SECTION 7.08.  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: AIRCRAFT   HANGAR. The amount of $15,000,000 is appropriated from the general   revenue fund to the Department of Transportation for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be used for   construction of an aircraft hangar.   ARTICLE 8. REGULATORY          SECTION 8.01.  FUNERAL SERVICES COMMISSION: OFFICE SPACE.   (a) The amount of $750,000 is appropriated from the general revenue   fund to the Funeral Services Commission for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act to be used for   additional office space.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Funeral   Services Commission may use $750,000 in capital budget authority   for the appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section.          (c)  The Funeral Services Commission may not increase fees or   taxes during the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, through   the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2027, to offset the   appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 8.02.  BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS: HEADQUARTERS   RELOCATION.  (a)  The amount of $675,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Board of Plumbing Examiners for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be   used only to support an agency headquarters relocation to a new   facility. This appropriation may not be transferred to another   purpose.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the board during that period, the Board of Plumbing   Examiners may use $675,000 in capital budget authority for the   appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section.          (c)  The Board of Plumbing Examiners may not increase fees or   taxes during the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, through   the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2027, to offset the   appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 8.03.  TEXAS LOTTERY COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT OF   LICENSING AND REGULATION: INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT FOR TRANSITION.     (a)  Contingent on the enactment of S.B. 3070 or similar legislation   of the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, relating to the   abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the   administration of the state lottery and the licensing and   regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing   and Regulation, the Department of Licensing and Regulation and the   Texas Lottery Commission shall enter into interagency contracts or   agreements as needed to implement the transition of   responsibilities, personnel, records, property, and functions from   the Texas Lottery Commission to the Department of Licensing and   Regulation.          (b)  The interagency contracts or agreements required under   Subsection (a) of this section must provide for:                (1)  the transfer or loan of personnel;                (2)  the coordination of regulatory and administrative   functions;                (3)  information technology and systems integration;                (4)  financial accounting and records reconciliation;                (5)  continuation of services to licensees and the   public; and                (6)  any other operational support necessary to ensure   a seamless transition.          (c)  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, beginning   90 days after the effective date of this Act, the Department of   Licensing and Regulation and the Texas Lottery Commission shall   jointly submit quarterly written reports to the Legislative Budget   Board detailing the status of the transition. In addition to any   information requested by the Legislative Budget Board, each report   must include:                (1)  a summary of key milestones achieved;                (2)  a description of unresolved transition issues;                (3)  anticipated costs and savings associated with the   transfer;                (4)  any staffing or administrative changes made or   planned; and                (5)  any legislative or regulatory actions required to   facilitate the transition.          (d)  The authority and requirements under this section are in   addition to any authority or direction provided by S.B. 3070 or   similar legislation of the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025,   relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the   transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the   licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas   Commission of Licensing and Regulation, or other applicable law.          SECTION 8.04.  DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION:   ADDITIONAL OPERATING FUNDS.  (a)  Contingent on the enactment of   S.B. 3070 or similar legislation by the 89th Legislature, Regular   Session, 2025, relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery   Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state   lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the   Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, the amount of   $2,500,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   Department of Licensing and Regulation for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act to be used for the   department's operations.          (b)  It is the intent of the legislature that the   appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this section is not subject   to Section 2, Appropriations Limited to Revenue Collections, page   VIII-57, Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th Legislature,   Regular Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations Act), Section 2,   Appropriations Limited to Revenue Collections, page VIII-57, S.B.   1, 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025 (the General   Appropriations Act), or any similar provisions of those Acts   requiring that fees, fines, miscellaneous revenues, and available   fund balances as authorized and generated by agencies cover, at a   minimum, the cost of appropriations made to those agencies by the   General Appropriations Act and other legislation.          SECTION 8.05.  TRUSTEED PROGRAMS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE   GOVERNOR: TEXAS ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY OFFICE GRANTS AND COSTS FOR   STAFF SUPPORT. (a) Contingent on the enactment of H.B. 14 or   similar legislation by the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025,   relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy   industry, the comptroller of public accounts shall transfer the   amount of $350,000,000 from the general revenue fund to the Texas   advanced nuclear development fund.          (b)  The amount of $350,000,000 is appropriated from the   Texas advanced nuclear development fund to the Trusteed Programs   within the Office of the Governor for the two-year period beginning   on the effective date of this Act for use consistent with Section   483.201(b), Government Code, as proposed by the legislation   described by Subsection (a) of this section.   ARTICLE 9. UNEXPENDED AND UNOBLIGATED BALANCES          SECTION 9.01.  TEXAS FACILITIES COMMISSION: FLEX-SPACE   BUILDING PROJECT. (a) All unexpended and unobligated balances   remaining as of the effective date of this Act from appropriations   made by Section 8.04, Chapter 458 (S.B. 30), Acts of the 88th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the Supplemental   Appropriations Act), from the economic stabilization fund to the   Texas Facilities Commission for the purchase of land and the   construction of a flexible space multi-purpose building for use as   short-term storage or temporary office space (estimated to be   $26,463,141) are appropriated to the commission for the same   purpose for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of   this Act.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Texas   Facilities Commission may use the amount of the appropriation made   by Subsection (a) of this section in capital budget authority for   that appropriation.          SECTION 9.02.  TEXAS FACILITIES COMMISSION & SCHOOL FOR THE   DEAF: MASTER PLAN PHASE 3 CONSTRUCTION. (a) All unexpended and   unobligated balances remaining as of the effective date of this Act   from appropriations made by Section 4.06, Chapter 458 (S.B. 30),   Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the   Supplemental Appropriations Act), from the general revenue fund to   the School for the Deaf and transferred to the Texas Facilities   Commission pursuant to Section 30.052(h-1), Education Code, and   Section 2165.007, Government Code, to be used as described by the   commission's campus master plan for the school (estimated to be   $4,954,159), are appropriated to the commission for the same   purpose for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of   this Act.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Texas   Facilities Commission may use an amount equal to the appropriation   made by Subsection (a) of this section in capital budget authority   for that appropriation.          SECTION 9.03.  HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD: CHILD   MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM. All unexpended and unobligated   balances remaining as of the effective date of this Act from   appropriations made by Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations   Act), to the Higher Education Coordinating Board for Strategy   D.1.7, Child Mental Health Care Consortium, as listed in that Act   (estimated to be $0), are appropriated to the board for the same   purposes for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of   this Act.          SECTION 9.04.  FIFTEENTH COURT OF APPEALS: HEARING ROOM. (a)   All unexpended and unobligated balances remaining as of the   effective date of this Act from appropriations made by Section 10,   Contingency for SB 1045, page IV-41, Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of   the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General   Appropriations Act), to the Fifteenth Court of Appeals (estimated   to be $275,846) are appropriated to the court of appeals for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act to be   used to construct a hearing room in a building located in Austin,   Texas.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the court of appeals during that period, the Fifteenth   Court of Appeals may use an amount equal to the amount appropriated   by Subsection (a) of this section in capital budget authority for   that appropriation.          SECTION 9.05.  OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION, TEXAS   JUDICIAL COUNCIL: BUSINESS COURT ADMINISTRATION. All unexpended   and unobligated balances remaining as of the effective date of this   Act from appropriations made by Section 18.06, Contingency for   House Bill 19 or Senate Bill 27, page IX-123, Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1),   Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General   Appropriations Act), (estimated to be $1,175,482) to the Office of   Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council are appropriated to   the office to be used for administration of the business courts   during the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this   Act.          SECTION 9.06.  DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: SPECIAL THREAT   TRAINING FACILITY. All unexpended and unobligated balances   remaining as of the effective date of this Act from appropriations   made by Rider 54, page V-60, Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations   Act), from the general revenue fund to the Department of Public   Safety to be used for the ongoing use and operation of the Special   Threat Training Facility in Montgomery County (estimated to be   $20,000,000), not to exceed $20,000,000, are appropriated to the   department for the same purposes for the two-year period beginning   on the effective date of this Act.          SECTION 9.07.  DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: KATY DRIVER'S   LICENSE OFFICE. (a) All unexpended and unobligated balances   remaining as of the effective date of this Act from appropriations   made by Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular   Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations Act), from the general   revenue fund to the Department of Public Safety for Strategy D.1.1,   Driver License Services, as listed in that Act, to be used for the   driver's license office in Katy, Texas (estimated to be $7,000,000)   are appropriated to the department for the same purpose for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Department of   Public Safety may use the amount of the appropriation made by   Subsection (a) of this section in capital budget authority for that   appropriation.          SECTION 9.08.  DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: LICENSING   PLATFORM. (a) All unexpended and unobligated balances remaining   as of the effective date of this Act from appropriations made by   Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular   Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations Act), to the Department   of Public Safety for Strategy C.2.1, Regulatory Services, as listed   in that Act, for an information technology capital item, license to   carry and agency licensing platform (estimated to be $22,500,000)   are appropriated to the department for the same purpose for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Department of   Public Safety may use the amount of the appropriation made by   Subsection (a) of this section in capital budget authority for that   appropriation.          SECTION 9.09.  GENERAL LAND OFFICE: ALAMO. All unexpended   and unobligated balances remaining as of the effective date of this   Act from appropriations made by Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the   88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General   Appropriations Act), from the general revenue fund to the General   Land Office for Strategy A.3.1, Preserve & Maintain Alamo Complex,   as listed in that Act, and Rider 15, page VI-32, for the purposes   authorized by Subchapter I, Chapter 31, Natural Resources Code   (estimated to be $4,000,000), are appropriated to the office for   the same purposes for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act.          SECTION 9.10.  GENERAL LAND OFFICE: TEXAS STATE VETERANS   CEMETERY. All unexpended and unobligated balances remaining as of   the effective date of this Act from appropriations made by Chapter   1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023   (the General Appropriations Act), to the General Land Office for   state veterans' cemeteries as described by Rider 25, page VI-35, of   that Act (estimated to be $350,000) are appropriated to the office   for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act   for the purpose of working collaboratively with the Department of   Transportation to construct a deceleration lane on Farm to Market   Road 835 at the West Texas Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock, Texas.          SECTION 9.11.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION: NEW   CAPACITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND INPATIENT FACILITIES. (a)   All unexpended and unobligated balances remaining as of the   effective date of this Act from appropriations made by Section   3.02, Chapter 458 (S.B. 30), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular   Session, 2023 (the Supplemental Appropriations Act), from the   general revenue fund to the Health and Human Services Commission   for purposes specified in that section relating to new capacity for   mental health services and inpatient facilities (estimated to be   $2,112,200,000) are appropriated to the commission for the same   purposes for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of   this Act.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Health and   Human Services Commission may use the amount of the appropriation   made by Subsection (a) of this section in capital budget authority   for that appropriation.          SECTION 9.12.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION: MOTOR   VEHICLE PURCHASES. (a) All unexpended and unobligated balances   remaining as of the effective date of this Act from appropriations   made by Section 8.36, Chapter 458 (S.B. 30), Acts of the 88th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the Supplemental   Appropriations Act), from the general revenue fund to the Health   and Human Services Commission for the purchase of motor vehicles   (estimated to be $2,350,000) are appropriated to the commission for   the same purpose for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act.          (b)  All unexpended and unobligated balances remaining as of   the effective date of this Act from appropriations made by Section   9.02(5), Chapter 458 (S.B. 30), Acts of the 88th Legislature,   Regular Session, 2023 (the Supplemental Appropriations Act), from   the general revenue fund to the Health and Human Services   Commission for the purpose of purchasing motor vehicles for the   agency's use as authorized by general law (estimated to be   $7,850,000) are appropriated to the commission for the same purpose   for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act.          (c)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Health and   Human Services Commission may use the amount of the appropriations   made by Subsections (a) and (b) of this section in capital budget   authority for those appropriations.          SECTION 9.13.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION:   BUILDING. (a) All unexpended and unobligated balances remaining   as of the effective date of this Act from appropriations made by   Section 8.24, Chapter 458 (S.B. 30), Acts of the 88th Legislature,   Regular Session, 2023 (the Supplemental Appropriations Act), from   master lease purchase revenue bonds to the Health and Human   Services Commission to address deferred maintenance needs at state   supported living centers and state hospitals as described by   Section 10, Chapter 995 (H.B. 2), Acts of the 87th Legislature,   Regular Session, 2021 (the Supplemental Appropriations Act)   (estimated to be $400,000), are appropriated to the commission for   the same purpose for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Health and   Human Services Commission may use the amount of the appropriation   made by Subsection (a) of this section in capital budget authority   for that appropriation.          SECTION 9.14.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION:   CONSTRUCTION OF STATE HOSPITALS. All unexpended and unobligated   balances remaining as of the effective date of this Act from   appropriations made by Section 8.25, Chapter 458 (S.B. 30), Acts of   the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the Supplemental   Appropriations Act), from the economic stabilization fund to the   Health and Human Services Commission for projects that have been   approved under the provisions of Rider 221, page II-110, Chapter   605 (S.B. 1), Acts of the 85th Legislature, Regular Session, 2017   (the General Appropriations Act), to the bill pattern of the   appropriations to the commission and appropriated again by Chapter   1353 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019   (the General Appropriations Act) (estimated to be $12,200,000), are   appropriated to the commission for the same purpose for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act.          SECTION 9.15.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION:   MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION AND PROCUREMENT AND   TRANSITION PHASE 1. (a) All unexpended and unobligated balances   remaining as of the effective date of this Act from appropriations   made by Section 8.27, Chapter 458 (S.B. 30), Acts of the 88th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the Supplemental   Appropriations Act), from the general revenue fund and federal   funds to the Health and Human Services Commission for phase 1 of the   management information systems modernization and procurement and   transition (estimated to be an aggregate of $142,672,493, of which   $20,831,840 is estimated to be from the general revenue fund and   $121,840,653 is estimated to be from federal funds) are   appropriated to the commission for the same purpose for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Health and   Human Services Commission may use the amount of the appropriation   made by Subsection (a) of this section in capital budget authority   for that appropriation.          SECTION 9.16.  TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY: SCHOOL SAFETY. All   unexpended and unobligated balances remaining as of the effective   date of this Act from appropriations made by Section 4.02, Chapter   458 (S.B. 30), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023   (the Supplemental Appropriations Act), from the general revenue   fund to the Texas Education Agency to award grants to assist school   districts in implementing school safety initiatives (estimated to   be $335,000) are appropriated to the agency for the same purpose for   the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act.          SECTION 9.17.  TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY: LIBRARY REGULATION.   All unexpended and unobligated balances remaining as of the   effective date of this Act from appropriations made by Section   4.35, Chapter 458 (S.B. 30), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular   Session, 2023 (the Supplemental Appropriations Act), from the   general revenue fund to the Texas Education Agency for the   regulation of library materials sold to or included in public   school libraries (estimated to be $2,000,000) are appropriated to   the agency for the same purpose for the two-year period beginning on   the effective date of this Act.          SECTION 9.18.  THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN: SALT   REACTOR.  All unexpended and unobligated balances remaining as of   the effective date of this Act from appropriations made by Chapter   1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023   (the General Appropriations Act), from the general revenue fund to   The University of Texas at Austin for Strategy C.2.7, Digital   Molten Salt Reactor, as listed in that Act, for the purchase of   equipment for a molten salt reactor (estimated to be $0) are   appropriated to the university for the same purpose for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act.          SECTION 9.19.  LAMAR UNIVERSITY: DISASTER MITIGATION AND   RENOVATIONS. (a) All unexpended and unobligated balances   remaining as of the effective date of this Act from appropriations   made by Section 4.14, Chapter 458 (S.B. 30), Acts of the 88th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the Supplemental   Appropriations Act), from the general revenue fund to Lamar   University for the purpose of mitigating storm damage and making   renovations at the university (estimated to be $3,000,000) are   appropriated to the university for the same purpose for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act.          (b)  The legislature finds that there is a demonstrated need   for the appropriation of general revenue funds for the purpose   described by Subsection (a) of this section. The appropriation   made by this section is contingent on approval by two-thirds of each   chamber of the legislature, as required by Section 17(j), Article   VII, Texas Constitution.          SECTION 9.20.  TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE:   EDUCATION, RESPONSE, RECRUITMENT, AND RETENTION. All unexpended   and unobligated balances remaining as of the effective date of this   Act from appropriations made by Section 4.31, Chapter 458 (S.B.   30), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the   Supplemental Appropriations Act), from the general revenue fund to   the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service for education,   response, recruitment, and retention (estimated to be $1,500,000)   are appropriated to the extension service for the same purpose for   the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act.          SECTION 9.21.  TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM:  ADVANCED   TECHNOLOGIES. (a)  All unexpended and unobligated balances   remaining as of the effective date of this Act from appropriations   made by Section 4.34, Chapter 458 (S.B. 30), Acts of the 88th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the Supplemental   Appropriations Act), from the general revenue fund to the Texas A&M   University System for quantum and artificial intelligence chip   fabrication and the Center for Microdevices and Systems (estimated   to be $167,000,000) are appropriated to the university system for   the same purposes for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act.          (b)  The legislature finds that there is a demonstrated need   for the appropriation of general revenue funds for the purposes   described by Subsection (a) of this section.  The appropriation   made by this section is contingent on approval by two-thirds of each   chamber of the legislature, as required under Section 18(i),   Article VII, Texas Constitution.          SECTION 9.22.  TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER   AT EL PASO:  COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER. (a)  All unexpended and   unobligated balances remaining as of the effective date of this Act   from appropriations made by Section 4.36, Chapter 458 (S.B. 30),   Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the   Supplemental Appropriations Act), from the general revenue fund to   the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso to   support the development of a comprehensive oncology center   partnership (estimated to be $51,000,000) are appropriated to the   health science center for the same purpose for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act.          (b)  The legislature finds that there is a demonstrated need   for the appropriation of general revenue funds for the purpose   described by Subsection (a) of this section.  The appropriation   made by this section is contingent on approval by two-thirds of each   chamber of the legislature, as required under Section 17(j),   Article VII, Texas Constitution.          SECTION 9.23.  TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON: MARITIME   INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT. (a)  All unexpended and unobligated   balances remaining as of the effective date of this Act from   appropriations made by Section 8.51, Chapter 458 (S.B. 30), Acts of   the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the Supplemental   Appropriations Act), from the general revenue fund to Texas A&M   University at Galveston for dock and other infrastructure   improvements needed to accept new and larger vessels from the   United States Department of Transportation and the United States   Maritime Administration (MARAD) (estimated to be $43,000,000) are   appropriated to the university for the same purpose for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act.          (b)  The legislature finds that there is a demonstrated need   for the appropriation of general revenue funds for the purpose   described by Subsection (a) of this section.  The appropriation   made by this section is contingent on approval by two-thirds of each   chamber of the legislature, as required by Section 18(i), Article   VII, Texas Constitution.          SECTION 9.24.  TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:     STATE OPERATIONS CENTER.  All unexpended and unobligated balances   remaining as of the effective date of this Act from appropriations   made by Section 8.53, Chapter 458 (S.B. 30), Acts of the 88th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the Supplemental   Appropriations Act), from money received by this state from the   Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund (42 U.S.C. Section 802)   established under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Pub. L. No.   117-2) and deposited to the credit of the coronavirus relief fund   number 325 to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for the   purpose of the acquisition of land for, and construction of, a state   operations center (estimated to be $0) are appropriated to the   division for the same purpose for the two-year period beginning on   the effective date of this Act.          SECTION 9.25.  PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT:  PARK   ACQUISITION. (a)  All unexpended and unobligated balances   remaining as of the effective date of this Act from appropriations   made by Section 6.03, Chapter 458 (S.B. 30), Acts of the 88th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the Supplemental   Appropriations Act), from the general revenue fund to the Parks and   Wildlife Department to acquire real property for use as state parks   (estimated to be $125,000,000) are appropriated to the department   for the same purpose for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Parks and   Wildlife Department may use the amount of the appropriation made   under Subsection (a) of this section in capital budget authority   for that appropriation.          SECTION 9.26.  RAILROAD COMMISSION:  MOTOR VEHICLE   PURCHASES. (a)  All unexpended and unobligated balances remaining   as of the effective date of this Act from appropriations made by   Section 9.02(19), Chapter 458 (S.B. 30), Acts of the 88th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the Supplemental   Appropriations Act), from the general revenue fund, the oil and gas   regulation and cleanup account number 5155, and federal funds to   the Railroad Commission for the purpose of purchasing motor   vehicles for the commission's use as authorized by general law   (estimated to be an aggregate of $7,319,038, of which $4,747,416 is   estimated to be from the general revenue fund, $1,482,922 is   estimated to be from the oil and gas regulation and cleanup account   number 5155, and $1,088,700 is estimated to be from federal funds)   are appropriated to the commission for the same purpose for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Railroad   Commission may use the amount of the appropriation made by   Subsection (a) of this section in capital budget authority for that   appropriation.          SECTION 9.27.  WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD:  MATCHING FUNDS FOR   FEMA HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a)  All unexpended balances   remaining as of the effective date of this Act from appropriations   made by Section 74, Chapter 465 (S.B. 500), Acts of the 86th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2019 (the Supplemental   Appropriations Act), from the Texas infrastructure resiliency fund   to the Water Development Board for the purpose of providing   matching funds for projects sponsored by municipalities and   counties in this state and approved for the Hazard Mitigation Grant   Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency   (estimated to be $219,516,698) are appropriated to the board for   the same purpose for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act.          (b)  Contingent on the failure by a claimant to present a   claim to the comptroller of public accounts for payment in a timely   manner as required by Section 403.071(b)(1), Government Code, and   the related expiration of a part of the appropriation originally   made by Section 74, Chapter 465 (S.B. 500), Acts of the 86th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2019 (the Supplemental   Appropriations Act), an amount equal to the claims expiring because   of the failure to be timely presented to the comptroller for payment   (estimated to be $0) is appropriated for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act from the Texas   infrastructure resiliency fund to the Water Development Board for   the purpose of providing matching funds for projects sponsored by   municipalities and counties in this state and approved for the   Hazard Mitigation Grant Program administered by the Federal   Emergency Management Agency.          SECTION 9.28.  WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD:  MATCHING FUNDS FOR   FEMA PUBLIC ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM. (a)  All unexpended balances   remaining as of the effective date of this Act from appropriations   made by Section 75, Chapter 465 (S.B. 500), Acts of the 86th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2019 (the Supplemental   Appropriations Act), from the Texas infrastructure resiliency fund   to the Water Development Board for the purpose of providing   matching funds for projects sponsored by municipalities and   counties in this state and approved for the Public Assistance grant   program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency   (estimated to be $263,978,241) are appropriated to the board for   the same purpose for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act.          (b)  Contingent on the failure by a claimant to present a   claim to the comptroller of public accounts for payment in a timely   manner as required by Section 403.071(b)(1), Government Code, and   the related expiration of a part of the appropriation originally   made by Section 75, Chapter 465 (S.B. 500), Acts of the 86th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2019 (the Supplemental   Appropriations Act), an amount equal to the claims expiring because   of the failure to be timely presented to the comptroller for payment   (estimated to be $0) is appropriated for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act from the Texas   infrastructure resiliency fund to the Water Development Board for   the purpose of providing matching funds for projects sponsored by   municipalities and counties in this state and approved for the   Public Assistance grant program administered by the Federal   Emergency Management Agency.          SECTION 9.29.  STATE PRESERVATION BOARD:  SENATE FACILITY   IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. (a)  All unexpended and unobligated balances   remaining as of the effective date of this Act from appropriations   made by Section 2.34, Chapter 458 (S.B. 30), Acts of the 88th   Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the Supplemental   Appropriations Act), from the general revenue fund to the State   Preservation Board for the purpose of making improvements to senate   facilities (estimated to be $0) are appropriated to the board for   the same purpose for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act. The board may spend money appropriated under this   subsection only with the prior approval of the lieutenant governor.          (b)  For purposes of the appropriation made by Subsection (a)   of this section, the State Preservation Board is exempt from the   competitive bidding process under Section 2269.101, Government   Code.          SECTION 9.30.  STATE PRESERVATION BOARD:  HOUSE OF   REPRESENTATIVES FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. (a)  All unexpended   and unobligated balances remaining as of the effective date of this   Act from appropriations made by Section 2.35, Chapter 458 (S.B.   30), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the   Supplemental Appropriations Act), from the general revenue fund to   the State Preservation Board for the purpose of making improvements   to house of representatives facilities (estimated to be $0) are   appropriated to the board for the same purpose for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act. The board may   spend money appropriated under this subsection only with prior   approval of the speaker of the house of representatives.          (b)  For purposes of the appropriation made by Subsection (a)   of this section, the State Preservation Board is exempt from the   competitive bidding process under Section 2269.101, Government   Code.          SECTION 9.31.  DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE:  CORRECTIONS   INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM PROJECT.  (a)  All unexpended and   unobligated balances remaining as of the effective date of this Act   from appropriations made by Section 8.80, Chapter 458 (S.B. 30),   Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the   Supplemental Appropriations Act), from the economic stabilization   fund to the Department of Criminal Justice to be used for   corrections information technology system projects as provided   under Strategy G.1.4, Information Resources, as listed in Chapter   605 (S.B. 1), Acts of the 85th Legislature, Regular Session, 2017   (the General Appropriations Act) (estimated to be $8,000,000), are   appropriated to the department for the same purpose for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the department during that period, the Department of   Criminal Justice may use the amount of the appropriation made by   Subsection (a) of this section in capital budget authority for that   appropriation.          SECTION 9.32.  THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN:  TEXAS   INSTITUTE OF ELECTRONICS. (a)  All unexpended and unobligated   balances remaining as of the effective date of this Act from   appropriations made by Section 4.33, Chapter 458 (S.B. 30), Acts of   the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the Supplemental   Appropriations Act), from the general revenue fund to The   University of Texas at Austin for research on forward-looking   technologies, the operation and establishment of a research and   development fabrication facility, a fabrication facility with   security clearance requirements to support the defense electronics   sector, and a leading edge shared fabrication facility to support   United States technological and economic advantages and fabricate   small run productions for breakthroughs in advanced packaging   (estimated to be $0) are appropriated to the university for the same   purpose for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of   this Act.          (b)  The legislature finds that there is demonstrated need   for the appropriation of general revenue funds for the purpose   described in Subsection (a) of this section. The appropriation   made by this section is contingent on approval by two-thirds of each   chamber of the legislature, as required under Section 18(i),   Article VII, Texas Constitution.          SECTION 9.33.  TEXAS FACILITIES COMMISSION:  HOBBY BUILDING   AND CAPITOL COMPLEX - PHASE II.  (a)  All unexpended and unobligated   balances remaining as of the effective date of this Act from   appropriations made by Rider 19, Page I-50, Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1),   Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General   Appropriations Act), to the bill pattern of the appropriations of   the Texas Facilities Commission from the proceeds from the sale of   the William P. Hobby, Jr. State Office Building in Travis County to   the commission for the sole purpose of funding the Capitol Complex -   Phase 2 construction project as identified in that Act (estimated   to be $53,299,326) are appropriated to the commission for the same   purpose for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of   this Act.          (b)  Money appropriated by Subsection (a) of this section   must:                (1)  be spent on the Capitol Complex - Phase 2   construction project before any other money lawfully available for   that project may be spent; and                (2)  be fully spent not later than the second   anniversary of the date of the close of the sale of the William P.   Hobby, Jr. State Office Building.          (c)  The appropriations made by Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts   of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the General   Appropriations Act), from the general revenue fund to the Texas   Facilities Commission for Capitol Complex - Phase 2 construction   are reduced by $53,299,326, an amount equal to the proceeds from the   sale of the William P. Hobby, Jr. State Office Building in Travis   County.          (d)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the commission during that period, the Texas   Facilities Commission may use $53,299,326 in capital budget   authority for the appropriation made by Subsection (a) of this   section.          SECTION 9.34.  OBLIGATED BUT UNEXPENDED AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN   ACT FUNDS.  All obligated but unexpended balances remaining as of   the effective date of this Act from appropriations made by Chapter   458 (S.B. 30), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023   (the Supplemental Appropriations Act), or Chapter 10 (S.B. 8), Acts   of the 87th Legislature, Third Called Session, 2021 (the   Supplemental Appropriations Act), from money received by this state   from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund (42 U.S.C. Section   802) established under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Pub. L.   No. 117-2) and deposited to the credit of the coronavirus relief   fund number 325 to a state agency are appropriated to that same   agency for the purpose for which the money was obligated for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act.          SECTION 9.35.  THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER   AT TYLER:  INPATIENT FACILITY. (a)  All unexpended and unobligated   balances remaining as of the effective date of this Act from   appropriations made by Section 4.37, Chapter 458 (S.B. 30), Acts of   the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (the Supplemental   Appropriations Act), from the general revenue fund to The   University of Texas at Tyler to renovate a facility to add an   additional 44 forensic and civil complex medical needs inpatient   beds (estimated to be $7,000,000) are appropriated to The   University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler for the same   purpose for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of   this Act.          (b)  The legislature finds that there is a demonstrated need   for the appropriation of general revenue funds for the purpose   described by Subsection (a) of this section. The appropriation   made by this section is contingent on approval by two-thirds of each   chamber of the legislature, as required under Section 18(i),   Article VII, Texas Constitution.   ARTICLE 10. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPROPRIATIONS          SECTION 10.01.  BOND REVIEW BOARD:  DATABASE MODERNIZATION.     The amount of $480,000 is appropriated from the general revenue   fund to the Bond Review Board for the two-year period beginning on   the effective date of this Act for the purpose of modernizing the   board's state and local debt database.          SECTION 10.02.  COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS:  INFORMATION   TECHNOLOGY MODERNIZATION AND COST INCREASES.  The amount of   $8,959,546 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   comptroller of public accounts for the two-year period beginning on   the effective date of this Act for the purpose of funding critical   information technology projects, including projects related to   capacity and growth, network and voice transformation, and security   improvements.          SECTION 10.03.  COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS:  STATEWIDE   ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION.  The amount of   $8,666,041 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   comptroller of public accounts for the two-year period beginning on   the effective date of this Act for the purpose of continuing the   State of Texas Accounting and Reporting Resource (STARR) project   from the state fiscal biennium ending August 31, 2025, to replace   the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and Texas   Identification Number System (TINS).          SECTION 10.04.  TEXAS EMERGENCY SERVICES RETIREMENT SYSTEM:     DATA SECURITY ENHANCEMENT AND TEXAS RISK AND AUTHORIZATION   MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (TX-RAMP) COMPLIANCE.  The amount of $947,800 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Texas Emergency   Services Retirement System for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act for the purpose of migrating servers to   the Texas Data Center Services program and funding and staff for   software procurement, licensing, configuration, disaster recovery   exercises, and ongoing maintenance on current systems.          SECTION 10.05.  TEXAS FACILITIES COMMISSION:  BUILDING   CONTROL NETWORK BANDWIDTH NEEDS - PHASE 1.  The amount of $6,490,856   is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Texas   Facilities Commission for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act for funding and staff to upgrade   connectivity at the agency's main data center at the William B.   Travis building and other locations and to increase bandwidth at   the Barbara Jordan building.          SECTION 10.06.  SECRETARY OF STATE: THREAT INTELLIGENCE.     The amount of $568,726 is appropriated from the general revenue   fund to the secretary of state for the two-year period beginning on   the effective date of this Act for threat intelligence information   technology needs.          SECTION 10.07.  SECRETARY OF STATE: WEBSITE REDESIGN.  The   amount of $5,240,352 is appropriated from the general revenue fund   to the secretary of state for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act for the purpose of redesigning the   agency's website to reflect modern web programming.          SECTION 10.08.  SECRETARY OF STATE: DASHBOARD APPLICATION   DEVELOPMENT BACKLOG AND ENHANCEMENTS.  The amount of $5,673,660 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the secretary of   state for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of   this Act for the purpose of creating an internal agency dashboard to   track key performance indicators and provide data visualizations.          SECTION 10.09.  SECRETARY OF STATE: RISK AND PRIVACY   PROGRAM.  The amount of $175,281 is appropriated from the general   revenue fund to the secretary of state for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose of   professional services to implement a risk and privacy program,   including development of policies, procedures, and training for   staff.          SECTION 10.10.  DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE   SERVICES: CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION.  The amount of   $24,167,271 is appropriated from the general revenue fund and the   amount of $30,367,274 is appropriated from federal funds to the   Department of Family and Protective Services for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose   of developing a new case management system that includes data   exchange with external state agencies and modernization of the   contracts and grants management system.          SECTION 10.11.  DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE   SERVICES: IMPLEMENTATION OF BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM. The amount of   $12,462,734 is appropriated from the general revenue fund and the   amount of $814,864 is appropriated from federal funds to the   Department of Family and Protective Services for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose   of providing resources to implement the Search Engine for   Multi-Agency Reportable Conduct (SEMARC).          SECTION 10.12.  TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION:  INFORMATION   TECHNOLOGY MODERNIZATION.  The amount of $980,000 is appropriated   from the general revenue fund to the Texas Historical Commission   for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act   for an information technology project to update legacy systems,   enhance operations at state historic sites, and improve retail   operations.          SECTION 10.13.  DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES:     CONTINUATION AND EXPANSION OF CYBERSECURITY SERVICES.  The amount   of $48,243,334 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   Department of Information Resources for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose of   expanding delivery of cybersecurity services, including endpoint   detection and response, network detection and response, an external   attack surface management tool, and hard token security keys.          SECTION 10.14.  DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES:     INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE MANAGEMENT TOOLS.  The amount of   $3,000,000 is appropriated from telecommunications revolving   account number 8123 (appropriated receipts) to the Department of   Information Resources for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act for the purpose of implementing   additional information technology service management system (ITSM)   capabilities across the department and replacing existing legacy   systems.          SECTION 10.15.  PENSION REVIEW BOARD:  INFORMATION   TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES.  The amount   of $700,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   Pension Review Board for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act for the purpose of enhancements to the   board's three main information technology systems and replacement   of information technology equipment.          SECTION 10.16.  STATE OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT:  RISK   MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM.  The amount of $1,194,904 is   appropriated from interagency contract receipts to the State Office   of Risk Management for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act for the purpose of integrating   additional functionality onto the cloud-based Risk Management   Information System (RMIS), including enterprise risk management,   insurance purchasing, continuity of operations, and current and   future operational systems.          SECTION 10.17.  TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE   SERVICES:  ADVANCING CYBERSECURITY PROTECTIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES.     The amount of $8,436,864 is appropriated from the general revenue   fund and the amount of $563,136 is appropriated from federal funds   to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purpose of providing staff to address current cybersecurity threats   and preparing the department to mitigate future risks.          SECTION 10.18.  DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES: SEAT   MANAGEMENT. The amount of $2,545,287 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Department of State Health Services for   the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for   the purpose of maintaining devices, including warranty, lease, and   software costs for approximately 3,500 desktops, laptops, and   tablets used in the department's business activities.          SECTION 10.19.  DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES:   IMPROVING TIMELINESS AND QUALITY OF MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH DATA.   The amount of $5,635,520 is appropriated from the general revenue   fund to the Department of State Health Services for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose   of information technology to link existing maternal child health   data systems and the State Health Analytics Reporting Platform   (SHARP).          SECTION 10.20.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION:   INCREASED LICENSE COSTS FOR MEDICAID AND CHIP FORECASTING AND RATE   SETTING. The amount of $744,364 is appropriated from the general   revenue fund and the amount of $755,636 is appropriated from   federal funds to the Health and Human Services Commission for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purpose of supporting increased license costs for Medicaid and   Children's Health Insurance Program forecasting and rate setting.          SECTION 10.21.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION: TEXAS   CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 LICENSE UPGRADE. The   amount of $43,002 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to   the Health and Human Services Commission for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose of   replacing the Texas Civil Commitment Office's Microsoft Office 2016   with Microsoft Office 365.          SECTION 10.22.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION: SYSTEM   OF CONTRACT OPERATION AND REPORTING (SCOR) ENHANCEMENTS.  The   amount of $6,292,741 is appropriated from the general revenue fund   and the amount of $1,898,777 is appropriated from federal funds to   the Health and Human Services Commission for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose of   System of Contract Operation and Reporting (SCOR) enhancements.          SECTION 10.23.  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION: OFFICE   OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL STAFF RESOURCES AND ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY   SOFTWARE. (a) The amount of $1,318,691 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund and the amount of $763,288 is appropriated   from federal funds to the Health and Human Services Commission for   the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for   the purpose of staff resources and electronic discovery software   for the commission's office of inspector general.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the number of full-time equivalent   (FTE) employees other law authorizes the commission to employ   during that period, the Health and Human Services Commission may   employ 5.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees out of money   appropriated by Subsection (a) of this section.          SECTION 10.24.  TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY: COMPLAINTS AND   MISCONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS TECHNOLOGY NEEDS.  The amount of   $1,468,911 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   Texas Education Agency for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act for the purpose of providing funding and   staff for a new automated case management system for   investigations.          SECTION 10.25.  TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY: WINDHAM SCHOOL   DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY NEEDS. The amount of $1,600,000 is appropriated   from the foundation school account number 0193 to the Texas   Education Agency for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act for the purpose of improving classroom bandwidth   connectivity at the Windham School District.          SECTION 10.26.  TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY   IMPAIRED: TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION RESOURCES UPGRADE. The amount   of $1,351,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose   of upgrading technology and information resources.          SECTION 10.27.  SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY   AND CYBERSECURITY INITIATIVES. The amount of $1,000,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the School for the   Deaf for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this   Act for the purpose of information technology and cybersecurity   initiatives.          SECTION 10.28.  OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION, TEXAS   JUDICIAL COUNCIL: TEXAS APPELLATE CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM   REPLACEMENT. The amount of $11,942,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Office of Court Administration, Texas   Judicial Council for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act for the purpose of creating a new appellate case   management system.          SECTION 10.29.  OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION, TEXAS   JUDICIAL COUNCIL: SPECIALTY COURT CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. The   amount of $3,943,685 is appropriated from the general revenue fund   to the Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council for   the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for   the purpose of providing a new specialty court case management   system and staff to standardize data collection practices and court   reporting for specialty courts.          SECTION 10.30.  STATE COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT: NEW   CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. The amount of $72,320 is appropriated from   the general revenue fund to the State Commission on Judicial   Conduct for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of   this Act for the purpose of procuring a new case management system.          SECTION 10.31.  JUDICIARY SECTION, COMPTROLLER'S   DEPARTMENT: NEW CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - TECHSHARE.  The amount of   $188,454 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   Judiciary Section, Comptroller's Department for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose   of providing a new case management system.          SECTION 10.32.  DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: INTEGRATION   SOLUTIONS FOR CENTRALIZED ACCOUNTING PAYROLL/PERSONNEL SYSTEM   (CAPPS). The amount of $19,489,260 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Department of Criminal Justice for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purpose of purchasing integration solutions for the Centralized   Accounting Payroll/Personnel System to maintain functionality for   current business practices, including human resources and   accounting.          SECTION 10.33.  DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: OFFICE OF   INSPECTOR GENERAL CRIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. The amount of   $1,000,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   Department of Criminal Justice for the two-year period beginning on   the effective date of this Act for the purpose of replacing the   department's Office of the Inspector General Crime Management   System.          SECTION 10.34.  DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: VIDEO   SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT. The amount of $29,077,480 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Department of   Criminal Justice for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act for the purpose of replacing video surveillance   equipment.          SECTION 10.35.  DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: TELEPHONE   SYSTEM UPGRADE. The amount of $21,993,600 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Department of Criminal Justice for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purpose of replacing outdated telephone systems.          SECTION 10.36.  DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: BROADBAND   CONNECTIVITY CONTINUATION AND EXPANSION. The amount of $29,265,000   is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Department of   Criminal Justice for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act for the purpose of expanding broadband access to   all department facilities.          SECTION 10.37.  DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: BOARD OF   PARDONS AND PAROLES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE. The amount of   $562,640 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   Department of Criminal Justice for the two-year period beginning on   the effective date of this Act for the purpose of purchasing an   automated call distribution system to modernize the Board of   Pardons and Paroles' telephone system.          SECTION 10.38.  DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: CORRECTIONS   INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM (CITS) 2.0. The amount of   $58,300,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   Department of Criminal Justice for the two-year period beginning on   the effective date of this Act for the purpose of purchasing an   inmate management system for incarceration and parole supervision.          SECTION 10.39.  DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: BOARD OF   PARDONS AND PAROLES COMPUTER PURCHASE.  The amount of $294,176 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Department of   Criminal Justice for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act for the purpose of replacing approximately 350   desktop and laptop computers at the Board of Pardons and Paroles.          SECTION 10.40.  TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION:   INTEGRATION AND SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS FOR QUALITY SERVICE.     The amount of $3,059,176 is appropriated from the general revenue   fund to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose   of obtaining necessary information technology tools to implement   software solutions and providing user support and staff related to   this purpose.          SECTION 10.41.  COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION: INFORMATION   TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT UPGRADES. The amount of $160,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Commission on   Fire Protection for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act for the purpose of information technology   equipment upgrades.          SECTION 10.42.  COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS: LEGACY   MODERNIZATION. The amount of $87,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Commission on Jail Standards for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purpose of replacing laptops and other hardware and providing   software updates.          SECTION 10.43.  COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS: CLOUD   MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY. The amount of $38,000 is appropriated   from the general revenue fund to the Commission on Jail Standards   for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act   for the purpose of ongoing cloud maintenance to keep data secure.          SECTION 10.44.  JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT: APPLICATION   MODERNIZATION. The amount of $4,500,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Juvenile Justice Department for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purpose of modernizing seven applications.          SECTION 10.45.  DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: DRIVER LICENSE   SERVICES TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS. The amount of $13,858,646 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Department of   Public Safety for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act for the purpose of driver license services   technology improvements.          SECTION 10.46.  DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: DRIVER LICENSE   CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS. The amount of   $5,000,511 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   Department of Public Safety for the two-year period beginning on   the effective date of this Act for software to add customer   self-help features and automation.          SECTION 10.47.  DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: ACCOUNTS   PAYABLE INVOICE TRACKING SYSTEM. The amount of $800,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Department of   Public Safety for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act for the purpose of implementing an accounts payable   invoice tracking system.          SECTION 10.48.  DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: DISASTER   RECOVERY AND TECHNOLOGY MODERNIZATION.  The amount of $96,999,688   is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Department of   Public Safety for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act for the purpose of implementing disaster recovery   strategies through off-site and cloud-based platforms and   modernizing over 40 end-of-life applications.          SECTION 10.49.  JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF   INSPECTOR GENERAL CRIMES DATABASE ENHANCEMENTS.  The amount of   $30,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   Juvenile Justice Department for the two-year period beginning on   the effective date of this Act for the purpose of making   enhancements to the department's Office of the Inspector General's   CRIMES database.          SECTION 10.50.  JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF   INSPECTOR GENERAL INTERVIEW ROOMS.  The amount of $100,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Juvenile Justice   Department for the two-year period beginning on the effective date   of this Act for the purpose of establishing audio and visual   interview rooms at each department facility.          SECTION 10.51.  JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF   INSPECTOR GENERAL BODY-WORN CAMERAS.  The amount of $200,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Juvenile Justice   Department for the two-year period beginning on the effective date   of this Act for the purpose of procuring body-worn cameras for the   department's Office of the Inspector General.          SECTION 10.52.  JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT: COMPUTER   REFRESH.  The amount of $1,600,000 is appropriated from the general   revenue fund to the Juvenile Justice Department for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose   of replacing computer equipment older than five years.          SECTION 10.53.  COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY:   CYBERSECURITY. The amount of $1,662,839 is appropriated from the   clean air account number 0151, the amount of $1,413,290 is   appropriated from the water resource management account number   0153, the amount of $1,059,962 is appropriated from the waste   management account number 0549, the amount of $1,059,962 is   appropriated from the hazardous and solid waste remediation fees   account number 0550, the amount of $1,059,961 is appropriated from   the petroleum storage tank remediation account number 0655, and the   amount of $1,238,865 is appropriated from the operating permit fees   account number 5094 to the Commission on Environmental Quality for   the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for   the purpose of implementing cybersecurity practices.          SECTION 10.54.  RAILROAD COMMISSION: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION   SYSTEM (GIS) CLOUD UPGRADE.  The amount of $2,142,778 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Railroad   Commission for the two-year period beginning on the effective date   of this Act for the purpose of migrating the current geographic   information system (GIS) from its current platform to a cloud-based   platform.          SECTION 10.55.  RAILROAD COMMISSION: PRODUCED WATER AND   INJECTION DATA REPORTING SYSTEM. The amount of $7,685,824 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Railroad   Commission for the two-year period beginning on the effective date   of this Act for the purpose of developing a produced water and   injection data reporting system.          SECTION 10.56.  RAILROAD COMMISSION: OIL AND GAS AUTHORIZED   PIT REGISTRATION SYSTEM. The amount of $2,748,000 is appropriated   from the general revenue fund to the Railroad Commission for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purpose of developing a new oil and gas authorized pit registration   system.          SECTION 10.57.  RAILROAD COMMISSION: OVERSIGHT AND SAFETY   REGULATORY FILING AND PERMITTING SYSTEMS. The amount of $6,288,068   is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Railroad   Commission for the two-year period beginning on the effective date   of this Act for the purpose of modernizing the current alternative   fuels online system and developing a new gas utilities' audit and   market oversight online system.          SECTION 10.58.  RAILROAD COMMISSION: DATA CENTER SERVICES   ADJUSTMENT. The amount of $7,728,398 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Railroad Commission for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose   of addressing a forecasted increase in data center services.          SECTION 10.59.  WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD: INFORMATION   TECHNOLOGY RISK MITIGATION. The amount of $2,676,054 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Water Development   Board for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of   this Act for the purpose of supporting mitigation of information   technology risks by assisting with Microsoft server migrations,   modernizing applications, and improving data security and   practices.          SECTION 10.60.  TEXAS LOTTERY COMMISSION OR SUCCESSOR:   INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES TO BINGO OPERATION SERVICE SYSTEM AND BINGO   SERVICE PORTAL. The amount of $1,260,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund and the amount of $329,344 is appropriated   from the lottery account number 5025 to the Texas Lottery   Commission or its successor in function for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose of   upgrading the Bingo Operation Service System (BOSS) and the Bingo   Service Portal and for staff needed for post-launch support and   ongoing maintenance.          SECTION 10.61.  DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES: REGISTRATION   AND TITLE SYSTEM (RTS) TRANSITION. The amount of $125,000,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Department of   Motor Vehicles for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act for the purpose of implementing the second phase of   the legacy Registration and Titling System (RTS) replacement   project.          SECTION 10.62.  TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION: UNEMPLOYMENT   INSURANCE FRAUD DETECTION AND DETERRENCE. The amount of $3,264,540   is appropriated from the unemployment compensation special   administration account number 0165 to the Texas Workforce   Commission for the two-year period beginning on the effective date   of this Act for the purpose of implementing an unemployment   insurance fraud detection and deterrence system.          SECTION 10.63.  TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION: UNEMPLOYMENT   INSURANCE CYBERSECURITY. The amount of $3,162,408 is appropriated   from the unemployment compensation special administration account   number 0165 to the Texas Workforce Commission for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose   of implementing items identified in the Texas Cybersecurity   Framework Assessment to improve the agency's cybersecurity.          SECTION 10.64.  TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION: UNEMPLOYMENT   INSURANCE STATE INFORMATION DATA EXCHANGE SYSTEM. The amount of   $2,613,576 is appropriated from the unemployment compensation   special administration account number 0165 to the Texas Workforce   Commission for the two-year period beginning on the effective date   of this Act for the purpose of implementing unemployment insurance   State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) modules.          SECTION 10.65.  TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION: NETWORK   MODERNIZATION. The amount of $76,212 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund, the amount of $1,452,262 is appropriated from   the unemployment compensation special administration account   number 0165, and the amount of $2,705,526 is appropriated from   federal funds to the Texas Workforce Commission for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose   of addressing network deficiencies.          SECTION 10.66.  STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS:   CYBERSECURITY. The amount of $320,645 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the State Office of Administrative Hearings   for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act   for the purpose of providing funding for a full-time information   security officer to improve the agency's cybersecurity program.          SECTION 10.67.  OFFICE OF INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL: CASE   MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. The amount of $731,598 is appropriated from the   Texas Department of Insurance operating account number 0036 to the   Office of Injured Employee Counsel for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose of   providing staff for information technology modernization of the   COMPASS case management system.          SECTION 10.68.  DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE: CASE MANAGEMENT   SYSTEM.  The amount of $1,097,040 is appropriated from the Texas   Department of Insurance operating account number 0036 to the   Department of Insurance for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act for the purpose of providing staff to   replace the COMPASS claims management system.          SECTION 10.69.  DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE: SOFTWARE   MODERNIZATION. The amount of $2,450,000 is appropriated from the   Texas Department of Insurance operating account number 0036 to the   Department of Insurance for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act for the purpose of providing new and   ongoing software products associated with network adequacy, data   management, data collection, learning management, and analytics.          SECTION 10.70.  BOARD OF PHARMACY: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION   RESOURCES COST INCREASES.  The amount of $13,136 is appropriated   from the general revenue fund to the Board of Pharmacy for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purpose of addressing a Department of Information Resources cost   increase for cloud services.          SECTION 10.71.  PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS: CASE   MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. The amount of $3,951,400 is appropriated from   the general revenue fund to the Public Utility Commission of Texas   for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act   for the purpose of developing a case management system to   streamline and improve contested case processes and improve case   processing data collection and tools.          SECTION 10.72.  COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY:   CYBERSECURITY MODERNIZATION.  The amount of $418,026 is   appropriated from the clean air account number 0151, the amount of   $1,000,000 is appropriated from the water resource management   account number 0153, and the amount of $8,500,000 is appropriated   from the operating permit fees account number 5094 to the   Commission on Environmental Quality for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose of   modernizing two legacy applications to become web-based   applications.          SECTION 10.73.  COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY:   PERSONAL COMPUTER (PC) REPLACEMENT.  The amount of $60,289 is   appropriated from the clean air account number 0151, the amount of   $60,289 is appropriated from the water resource management account   number 0153, the amount of $45,216 is appropriated from the waste   management account number 0549, the amount of $45,215 is   appropriated from the hazardous and solid waste remediation fees   account number 0550, the amount of $45,215 is appropriated from the   petroleum storage tank remediation account number 0655, and the   amount of $45,215 is appropriated from the operating permit fees   account number 5094 to the Commission on Environmental Quality for   the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for   the purpose of replacing personal computers reaching the end of   their life cycle.          SECTION 10.74.  COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: DATA   CENTER SERVICES.  The amount of $4,874,458 is appropriated from the   clean air account number 0151, the amount of $4,874,460 is   appropriated from the water resource management account number   0153, the amount of $3,655,846 is appropriated from the waste   management account number 0549, the amount of $3,655,844 is   appropriated from the hazardous and solid waste remediation fees   account number 0550, the amount of $3,655,844 is appropriated from   the petroleum storage tank remediation account number 0655, and the   amount of $3,655,844 is appropriated from the operating permit fees   account number 5094 to the Commission on Environmental Quality for   the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for   the purpose of addressing forecasted increases in data center   services costs.          SECTION 10.75.  DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: WEBSITE REWRITE.     The amount of $900,000 is appropriated from the general revenue   fund to the Department of Agriculture for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose of   updating the department's website.          SECTION 10.76.  PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT: EXPANSION AND   IMPROVEMENT OF DEPARTMENT NETWORK.  The amount of $1,250,000 is   appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Parks and   Wildlife Department for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act for the purpose of improving core   infrastructure to support connectivity upgrades at sites   throughout the state.          SECTION 10.77.  WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD: DATA CENTER   SERVICES. The amount of $2,744,229 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Water Development Board for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purpose of maintaining current obligations for data center services   based on revised estimates provided by the Department of   Information Resources.          SECTION 10.78.  BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS: IMPROVING   INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. The amount of $167,000 is appropriated   from the general revenue fund to the Board of Plumbing Examiners for   the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for   the purpose of enhancing and improving the license database (VERSA)   and improving electronic communication capabilities with   licensees, registrants, and the public.          SECTION 10.79.  BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS: INCREASE   INTERNET BANDWIDTH. The amount of $36,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purpose of increasing the board's Internet bandwidth.          SECTION 10.80.  DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION:   CYBERSECURITY PROJECTS. The amount of $1,438,000 is appropriated   from the general revenue fund to the Department of Licensing and   Regulation for the two-year period beginning on the effective date   of this Act for the purpose of modernizing the department's   cybersecurity system alongside several new cybersecurity projects.          SECTION 10.81.  DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION: NEW   HELP DESK SYSTEM. The amount of $150,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Department of Licensing and Regulation   for the two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act   for the purpose of replacing the department's help desk system.          SECTION 10.82.  BOARD OF PHARMACY: ADOBE SOFTWARE LICENSES.   The amount of $53,340 is appropriated from the general revenue fund   to the Board of Pharmacy for the two-year period beginning on the   effective date of this Act for the purpose of purchasing Adobe   software licenses.          SECTION 10.83.  BOARD OF PHARMACY: TABLEAU SOFTWARE LICENSE   SUBSCRIPTIONS. The amount of $24,990 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Board of Pharmacy for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose   of purchasing Tableau software license subscriptions.          SECTION 10.84.  EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND   OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES   AND MAINTENANCE. The amount of $67,645 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Executive Council of Physical Therapy   and Occupational Therapy Examiners for the two-year period   beginning on the effective date of this Act to maintain use of the   Parchment transcript management program, incorporate DocuSign   signature software upgrade, lease copiers, and implement new call   center phone software.          SECTION 10.85.  TEXAS FUNERAL COMMISSION: AGENCY   AUTOMATION. The amount of $330,000 is appropriated from the   general revenue fund to the Texas Funeral Commission for the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the   purpose of operations through automation to efficiently serve   licensees and the public.          SECTION 10.86.  STATE SECURITIES BOARD: MAINTAIN   INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE LICENSES. The amount of $168,000   is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the State   Securities Board for the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act for the purpose of maintaining licenses for two   software applications that the agency is currently piloting to more   effectively investigate fraudulent digital asset schemes.          SECTION 10.87.  BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS: NEW   DATABASE EXPANSION. The amount of $500,000 is appropriated from   the general revenue fund to the Board of Veterinary Medical   Examiners for the two-year period beginning on the effective date   of this Act for the purpose of expanding the licensing database to   include enforcement, inspection, and legal capabilities.          SECTION 10.88.  JUDICIARY SECTION, COMPTROLLER'S   DEPARTMENT: NEW CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - AXON. The amount of   $170,000 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the   Judiciary Section, Comptroller's Department, for the two-year   period beginning on the effective date of this Act for the purpose   of creating a new discovery management system.          SECTION 10.89.  CAPITAL BUDGET AUTHORITY. During the   two-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act, in   addition to the capital budget authority other law grants to the   state agencies appropriated money under this article during that   period, those agencies may use the total amount of the   appropriations made to the agency under this article in capital   budget authority for those appropriations.   ARTICLE 11. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS          SECTION 11.01.  MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASES. (a) The following   amounts are appropriated from the specified sources to the   following agencies for use during the two-year period beginning on   the effective date of this Act for the purpose of purchasing motor   vehicles for the agency's use as authorized by general law:                (1)  Department of State Health Services: $2,465,539   from the general revenue fund, which includes $1,500,000 for the   purchase of boats as provided by Subsection (c) of this section;                (2)  Health and Human Services Commission: a total of   $7,910,164 from the general revenue fund allocated as follows:                      (A)  the Texas Civil Commitment Office: $60,164;   and                      (B)  the Health and Human Services Commission:   $7,850,000;                (3)  School for the Blind and Visually Impaired:   $690,000 from the general revenue fund;                (4)  School for the Deaf: $510,000 from the general   revenue fund;                (5)  Texas A&M Forest Service: $2,056,918 from the   general revenue fund;                (6)  Texas Division of Emergency Management:   $7,800,000 from the general revenue fund;                (7)  Department of Criminal Justice: $43,587,907 from   the general revenue fund;                (8)  Juvenile Justice Department: a total of $6,364,265   from the general revenue fund allocated as follows:                      (A)  Office of the Independent Ombudsman:   $140,765;                      (B)  Office of the Inspector General: $550,000;   and                      (C)  Juvenile Justice Department: $5,673,500;                (9)  Department of Public Safety: $146,884,563 from the   general revenue fund;                (10)  Department of Agriculture: $1,500,000 from the   general revenue fund;                (11)  Animal Health Commission: $1,290,000 from the   general revenue fund;                (12)  Commission on Environmental Quality: a total of   $1,119,775 from:                      (A)  the clean air account number 0151: $189,841;                      (B)  the water resource management account number   0153: $337,127;                      (C)  the waste management account number 0549:   $336,125;                      (D)  the hazardous and solid waste remediation   fees account number 0550: $41,000;                      (E)  the petroleum storage tank remediation   account number 0655: $107,841; and                      (F)  the operating permit fees account number   5094: $107,841;                (13)  General Land Office: a total of $1,000,000, which   includes $850,000 for the purchase of boats as provided by   Subsection (e) of this section, from the following sources:                      (A)  the general revenue fund, for the purchase of   boats as provided by Subsection (e) of this section: $850,000;                      (B)  the coastal protection account number 0027:   $77,850; and                      (C)  the permanent school fund number 0044 (other   funds): $72,150;                (14)  Parks and Wildlife Department: a total of   $9,123,786 from:                      (A)  the general revenue fund: $6,051,994;                      (B)  the game, fish, and water safety account   number 0009: $509,840; and                      (C)  the state parks account number 0064:   $2,561,952;                (15)  Railroad Commission: $4,889,841 from the general   revenue fund;                (16)  Department of Transportation: $38,337,116 from   the state highway fund number 0006 (other funds);                (17)  Department of Insurance: $365,000 from the Texas   Department of Insurance operating account number 0036;                (18)  Department of Licensing and Regulation: $515,000   from the general revenue fund;                (19)  Board of Pharmacy: $320,000 from the general   revenue fund;                (20)  Racing Commission: $160,000 from the general   revenue fund;                (21)  Board of Plumbing Examiners: $116,500 from the   general revenue fund;                (22)  Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission: $1,399,050   from the general revenue fund;                (23)  Texas Historical Commission: $1,453,410 from the   general revenue fund; and                (24)  Commission on Fire Protection: $225,000 from the   general revenue fund.          (b)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the agency during that period, each agency listed   under Subsection (a) of this section may use the amount of the   appropriation made to the agency by Subsection (a) of this section   in capital budget authority for that appropriation.          (c)  Of the amount appropriated by Subsection (a)(1) of this   section, the Department of State Health Services may use $1,500,000   for the purchase of three boats for the department's oyster   program.          (d)  Of the amount appropriated by Subsection (a)(9) of this   section, the Department of Public Safety may use $6,000,000 for   aircraft maintenance and $2,550,000 for aircraft engine overhauls.          (e)  The appropriation made by Subsection (a)(13)(A) of this   section to the General Land Office may be used for the replacement   of boats.          (f)  During the two-year period beginning on the effective   date of this Act, in addition to the capital budget authority other   law grants to the Texas Military Department during that period, the   department is granted $1,050,000 in capital budget authority for   the purchase of vehicles.          SECTION 11.02.  LIMITATION, REPORTING, AND TRANSFER   PROVISIONS OF GAA INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. The provisions   relating to limitations, reporting, or transfer of Article IX,   Chapter 1170 (H.B. 1), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular   Session, 2023 (the General Appropriations Act), and of Article IX,   S.B. 1, Acts of the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025 (the   General Appropriations Act), are incorporated into this Act by   reference and apply to the appropriations made by this Act.          SECTION 11.03.  INTERPRETATION OF LEGISLATIVE INTENT. Money   appropriated by this Act shall be spent, as nearly as practicable,   for the purposes for which the money was appropriated. In the event   an agency cannot determine the legislative purpose of an   appropriation from the pattern of appropriations, the agency shall   seek to determine that purpose from the proceedings of the standing   legislative committees with primary jurisdiction over   appropriations and from the request for appropriations made by the   agency.   ARTICLE 12. FEDERAL FUNDS          SECTION 12.01.  FEDERAL FUNDS: BLOCK GRANTS;   REIMBURSEMENTS. (a) Funds received from the United States   government by a state agency or institution named in this Act are   appropriated to the agency or institution for the purposes for   which the federal grant, allocation, aid, payment, or reimbursement   was made subject to the provisions of this Act, specifically   excluding funds made available to reimburse the state for border   security expenditures billed to the federal government or under   federal legislation that authorizes that reimbursement enacted   after the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, adjourns sine   die.          (b)  As applicable, federal reimbursements received for   expenditures previously made or services performed on behalf of   federal programs from state monies shall be credited by the   comptroller of public accounts to the fund or account from which the   expenditure was originally made. The credit shall be made to the   agency's or institution's current appropriation item or accounts   from which the expenditures of like character were originally made   and are appropriated. Reimbursements received from employee   benefits paid from the general revenue fund appropriations of other   administering agencies shall be deposited to the credit of the   general revenue fund.          (c)  Funds made available to reimburse the state for border   security expenditures billed to the federal government or under   federal legislation that authorizes that reimbursement enacted   after the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, adjourns sine   die are specifically excluded from the appropriations made by this   Act.   ARTICLE 13. EFFECTIVE DATE          SECTION 13.01.  EFFECTIVE DATE. (a) Subject to Subsections   (b) and (c) of this section, this Act takes effect immediately.          (b)  Sections 9.01, 9.14, and 9.31 of this Act take effect   only if this Act receives a vote of two-thirds of the members   present in each house of the legislature, as provided by Section   49-g(m), Article III, Texas Constitution.          (c)  Sections 1.33, 2.06, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.14, 3.16, 3.17,   3.18, 9.19, 9.21, 9.22, 9.23, 9.32, and 9.35 of this Act take effect   only if this Act receives a vote of two-thirds of the members   present in each house of the legislature, as provided by Section   17(j) or 18(i), Article VII, Texas Constitution, as applicable.     * * * * *