House Committee on Appropriations: H.B. 4, Making a Supplemental Appropriation

The Chair laid out H.B. 4. He stated that the bill contains traditional items that the legislature funds. This bill addresses shortfalls as well as one-time expenditures for Harvey. A committee substitute is being developed. He asked the members to advise on items that are important to them for inclusion. Some costs in H.B. 1 for TEA will contain ESF funding and therefore, will be funded through HB4. [Fiscal Note here] HB 4, as Introduced provides for the following appropriation related provisions: General Revenue-Related appropriations decreases of $695,668,082 in fiscal year 2019 as follows: Texas Education Agency - Foundation School Fund: $643,000,000 Texas Public Finance Authority - Debt Service: $35,078,954 Texas Facilities Commission - Lease Payments: $17,589,128 General Revenue-Related appropriations increases of $2,445,470,416 in fiscal year 2019 as follows: Health & Human Services Commission - Medicaid Shortfall: $2,100,000,000 Texas Department of