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Texas Administrative Code
May 24, 2017
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The Texas Administrative Code (TAC) is a compilation of all state agency rules in Texas. The TAC was created by the Texas Legislature in 1977 under the Administrative Code Act.…
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Article
April 24, 2017
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A major division of a bill or statute. Used in the general appropriations act to group agencies with similar functions (e.g., Health and Human Services, the Judiciary, etc.) [Legislative Budget…
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Agency
April 24, 2017
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A statutorily or constitutionally established entity which is authorized to act on behalf of and as an agent of the state and which is usually funded by the General Appropriations…
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General Appropriations Bill
April 24, 2017
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The proposed legislation, as it moves through the legislative process and before it becomes law, that would make appropriations to state agencies and /or institutions of higher education for specific…
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All Funds
April 24, 2017
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See also: "Texas Budget Breakdown"

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Amendment
April 23, 2017
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Any proposed alteration to a bill or resolution as it moves through the legislative process. Amendments to a measure may be proposed by members in their assigned committees or by…
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Appropriation
April 23, 2017
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An authorization by the legislature for the expenditure of money for a public purpose. In most instances, money cannot be withdrawn from the state treasury except through a specific appropriation…
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