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SB 2949

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Washington County for upgrades to Kermit the Frog Museum.

2025 Regular Session

SB 2949 would authorize a 2026 General Fund appropriation to Washington County for upgrades to the Kermit the Frog Museum.

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Bill Summary · SB 2949

Summary — SB 2949 (2025 session)

Status: Died In Committee
Introduced: March 14, 2025
Primary sponsor: Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa
Subject: Appropriations — General Fund appropriation for FY2026

Purpose / Intent

SB 2949 would authorize a General Fund appropriation in fiscal year 2026 to Washington County for capital upgrades to the “Kermit the Frog Museum.” The bill’s intent is to provide state funding to support renovation, expansion, or other improvements to the local museum that commemorates the cultural/tourism asset.

Key provisions

  • Authorizes an appropriation from the State General Fund for FY2026 to Washington County for upgrades to the Kermit the Frog Museum.
  • No dollar amount, specific project list, or administrative agency is specified in the available summary; funding flow (state-to-county grant, reimbursement, or other mechanism) is not detailed in the public actions shown.
  • The bill is classified as an appropriations measure; implementing language (reporting requirements, matching funds, construction timelines, or oversight) is not available in the summary record.

Who would be affected

  • Washington County: recipient of the appropriation and responsible for carrying out upgrades.
  • Kermit the Frog Museum: would receive funds for capital improvements, potentially impacting exhibits, facilities, accessibility, or visitor services.
  • Local economy and tourism stakeholders: possible short-term construction jobs and longer-term increases in visitation and related economic activity.
  • State budget: General Fund impact to the extent a specific appropriation had been enacted (amount not provided).

Legislative timeline and procedural notes

  • Filed/received by Secretary of the Senate: March 14, 2025; read and moved through multiple committee referrals and actions in March–May 2025 (Border Security; Energy Resources; committee hearings on April 10 and May 12; committee substitute and favorable report on May 20; committee report filed May 24).
  • Despite committee activity and reports, the bill’s recorded final status is “Died In Committee.” (The available actions list includes both extensive committee work and the final “Died In Committee” status; the official status indicates it did not become law.)

Notes / missing information

  • The public record provided does not include the appropriation amount, text of legislative language, administrative provisions, or specific project scope. For full details (amount, conditions, implementing agency), consult the official bill text or legislative bill file.

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

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