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SB 3193

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Houston for improvements to the Chickasaw County Museum.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Suber

Provides a General Fund appropriation in FY2026 to the City of Houston for improvements to the Chickasaw County Museum.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 3193

Summary of SB 3193

Title and Purpose

  • Bill Number: SB 3193
  • Full Title: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Houston for improvements to the Chickasaw County Museum
  • Purpose: To authorize an appropriation from the General Fund for fiscal year 2026 to the City of Houston for improvements to the Chickasaw County Museum.

Key Provisions

  • Funding Source: General Fund.
  • Recipient: City of Houston.
  • Use: For improvements to the Chickasaw County Museum.
  • Fiscal Year: 2026 (FY2026).
  • Amount: Not specified in the available bill summary.
  • Conditions: As an appropriations bill, any allocation would typically be subject to the state budget process, including approvals by the relevant legislative committees and the full legislature (based on standard appropriations procedures).

Affected Parties

  • Primary beneficiary: City of Houston.
  • Institution benefiting: Chickasaw County Museum.
  • Potential indirect beneficiaries: Local residents, visitors, and community stakeholders who utilize or are served by improvements to the museum.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 26, 2025.
  • Legislative Action:
    • February 26, 2025: Referred to Appropriations.
    • February 26, 2025: Died in Committee.
  • Current Status: Died in Committee; no further action or passage in the legislative process.

Potential Impact (If Enacted)

  • Fiscal: A dedicated General Fund appropriation for FY2026 to fund museum improvements would provide targeted capital funding to the City of Houston.
  • Local Impacts: Improvements could enhance museum facilities, accessibility, exhibits, and visitor experience, potentially benefiting tourism, local culture, and educational programming.
  • Oversight: Any future enactment would likely come with reporting, milestones, or project scope requirements common to appropriations for public facilities.

Notes

  • The available information does not include the exact appropriation amount or project details.
  • With the bill having died in committee, it would require new introduction and action to proceed in a future legislative session.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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