HOUSE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON ARTICLES VI, VII & VIII. Adopted Riders into Article XI

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1 HOUSE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON ARTICLES VI, VII & VIII Adopted Riders into Article XI March 10, 2015

2 1. Art. VI - TDA - Add $1.8M - Contingency for border ag inspectors Funding, Contingency 2. Art. VI - TDA - Add $5M - Contingency to create farm to school pilot program Funding, Contingency 3. Art. VI - TDA - Add $900K -TX-Israel Grant Program Funding 4. Art. VI - TDA - Contingency Add $10M - Grocery access investment fund Funding, Contingency TABLE OF CONTENTS Rider # Title Member Page 5. Art. VI - TDA - Reallocate $900K - Feral Hogs for Guadalupe River Muñoz, Jr. Rodriguez, Eddie Fletcher Rodriguez, Eddie Kuempel Art. VI - TDA - Reallocates - Contingency for farmers market pilot program Contingency 7. Art. VI - TDA - S1 Add $17.1M - Surplus ag grant program Funding 8. Art. VI - TDA - S2 Add $18M - Surplus ag grant program Rider 9. Art. VI - TDA - S3 Add $18.6M - Surplus ag grant program Rodriguez, Eddie 17 Longoria 18 Miles 19 Giddings Art. VI - TCEQ - Add $11M - Solid Waste Disposal Program Funding Muñoz, Jr. 21

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Rider # Title Member Page 11. Art. VI - TCEQ - No $ - Delete Rider 25 Howard Art. VI - TCEQ - No $ - Microbead impact study Guillen Contingency Art. VI - TCEQ - Reallocate $1.2M - Remediation of a closed battery recycling plant Funding 14. Art. VI - TCEQ - Reallocate $2M - Electric grid studies 15. Art. VI - TCEQ - Reallocate $2M - Move funds from TERP to Air Quality Planning Rider 16. Art. VI - TCEQ - Reallocate $500K - Buffalo Bayou debris removal 17. Art. VI - TCEQ - Reallocate $9.1M - Dedicate LIRAP funds to Dallas County Rider, Contingency 18. Art. VI - TCEQ - yadd $9.8M - Fleet maintenance in Houston Fallon 24 Kacal 25 Howard 26 Turner, Sylvester 28 Giddings 29 Turner, Sylvester Art. VI - TCEQ - zadd $2.5M for Onsite Clinic Crownover Art. VI - GLO - Contingency Add $5.4M - Disaster Recovery Program Funding Faircloth 32

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Rider # Title Member Page 21. Art. VI - GLO - Reallocate $5.8M for - Rollover Pass Faircloth Art. VI - TPWD - Add $ (no amount) - Contingency for appropriation of SGST Funding, Contingency Guillen 23. Art. VI - TPWD - Add $13.4M - Border Security Capriglione Funding 24. Art. VI - TPWD - Add $13.4M - Border Security Koop Funding Art. VI - TPWD - Add $15M - State Aquarium Hunter Art. VI - TPWD - Add $1M - SGST appropriation for Townwood park 27. Art. VI - TPWD - Add $1M - GR for Montezuma Cypress Preserve (Brownsville) Funding 28. Art. VI - TPWD - Add $1M - SGST for grants to remove predatory animals Funding, Contingency 29. Art. VI - TPWD - Add $1M - SGST for local park Post Oak Village Park 30. Art. VI - TPWD - Add $2.5M - GR for Emancipation Park (Houston) Allen 39 Lucio III 40 Murr 41 Allen 42 Turner, Sylvester 43

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Rider # Title Member Page 31. Art. VI - TPWD - Add $20M - SGST transfer to Local Parks Turner, Sylvester Art. VI - TPWD - Add $2M - GR for Monte Bella park (Brownsville) Funding 33. Art. VI - TPWD - AZ No $ - Contingency for SGST allocation Funding, Contingency 34. Art. VI - TPWD - B1 Add $16M - URMFT for Battleship Texas Funding 35. Art. VI - TPWD - B2 Add $25M - Battleship Texas Funding 36. Art. VI - TPWD - B3 Add $25M - SGST transfer for Battleship Texas Contingency 37. Art. VI - TPWD - Reallocate $300K - Armored Trucks Lucio III 45 Gonzales, Larry 46 Peña 47 Peña 48 Peña 49 Hughes Art. VI - TPWD - Reallocate - Big Bend Ranch State Park Anderson, Charles "Doc" Art. VI - RRC - No $ - Inspections reporting Anchia Art. VI - RRC - No $ - Study of air emmissions Darby 53

6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Rider # Title Member Page 41. Art. VI - RRC - W2 No $ - Annual Report of Water Use Guillen Art. VI - RRC - W3 No $ - Water Usage Report Lucio III Art. VI - SSWCB - Add $9.8M - Remove Rio Grande carrizo cane Funding 44. Art. VI - SSWCB - Add $9.8M - Remove Rio Grande carrizo cane Funding 45. Art. VI - SSWCB - Add $9.8M - Remove Rio Grande carrizo cane Capriglione 56 Koop 57 Rodriguez, Justin Art. VI - WDB - A2 Add $3M - Alternative Water Demonstration Projects Funding 47. Art. VI - WDB - Add $100K - Southwestern States Water Commission Travel Expenses Contingency 48. Art. VI - WDB - Add $250K - Develop and implement a real time water monitoring system Funding 49. Art. VI - WDB - Add $2M - Contingency for study of market and conveyance network for water Funding, Contingency Capriglione Larson Muñoz, Jr. Larson

7 50. Art. VI - WDB - Add $4M - Groundwater Aquifer Mapping study Funding 51. Art. VI - WDB - Add $6.1M - NFIP and flood plan mapping plus 5 FTEs Funding TABLE OF CONTENTS Rider # Title Member Page 52. Art. VI - WDB - D1 Reallocate $20M - Delta Region Water Management Project OPTION 1 Lucio III Howard Martinez, "Mando" Art. VI - WDB - D2 Add $20M - Delta Region Water Management Project OPTION 2 Funding 54. Art. VI - WDB - D3 Reallocate $20M - Delta Region Water Management Project OPTION Art. VI - WDB - D4 Add $20M - Delta Region Water Management Project OPTION Art. VI - WDB - D5 Add $20M - Delta Region Water Management Project OPTION Art. VI - WDB - Reallocate $1.1M - Evaporation Supression Funding 58. Art. VI - WDB - Reallocate $3M - Conservation demonstration projects Martinez, "Mando" 68 Martinez, "Mando" 70 Martinez, "Mando" 73 Martinez, "Mando" 76 Frank 79 Rodriguez, Justin Art. VI - WDB - zadd $21M for Brackish Water Desalinization Funding Lucio III 81

8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Rider # Title Member Page 60. Art. VII - TDHCA - Contingency Fed Funds - Very low income home loans Rodriguez, Justin Art. VI - DMV - Add $12M -- Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority Funding 62. Art. VII - TWC - Reallocate - 5% of Prop 1 for international bridges and corridor growth Funding 63. Art. VII - TXDOT - Add $2.5M - Red River navigability study Funding, Contingency 64. Art. VII - TXDOT - Add $20M - Veteran Toll Discount Program 65. Art. VII - TXDOT - Add $35M - Rural Transit Districts McClendon 83 Muñoz, Jr. 84 Phillips 85 Miller, Rick 86 Guillen Art. VII - TXDOT - Add $4M - RGV regional transit extension Funding 67. Art. VII - TXDOT - Add $5.2M - Lone Star Rail District Funding 68. Art. VII - TXDOT - Add $500M - Contingency for Texas Rail Relocation and Improvement Contingency 69. Art. VII - TXDOT - Add $80M - GR for Ranger Hill project Funding Muñoz, Jr. McClendon McClendon Keffer

9 TABLE OF CONTENTS Rider # Title Member Page 70. Art. VII - TXDOT - No $ - Amend Reporting requirements Capriglione Art. VII - TXDOT - Reallocate $ - Move 25% of Prop 1 money to energy sector roads Contingency 72. Art. VII - TXDOT - Reallocate $250M - Move funds from prop 1 to county road grants Funding 73. Art. VII - TXDOT - Reallocate $25M - Prop 1 to county road grants 74. Art. VII - TXDOT - Reallocate $5M - Move money to SH200 Guillen 93 Keffer 94 Murr 95 Lozano Art. VII - TWC - Add $20M - Accelerate Texas Rodriguez, Justin Art. VII - TWC - Add $20M - Adult basic Murphy 98 education Funding 77. Art. VII - TWC - Add $20M - Adult basic Murphy 99 education Funding 78. Art. VII - TWC - Add $20M - Adult Education Turner, Sylvester Art. VII - TWC - Add $450K - Veterans Employment programs Funding Bell 101

10 TABLE OF CONTENTS Rider # Title Member Page 80. Art. VII - TWC - No $ - Accelerate TEXAS allocation Capriglione Art. VII - TWC - Reallocate $12M - Move funds from School Readiness Models to Professional Development for Early Childhood Education Rider Deshotel Art. VII - TWC - Reallocate $250K - Single women and children business training Funding 83. Art. VIII - TDI - Add $200K - Employer Safety Reimbursement Program Funding, Contingency 84. Art. VIII - TDI - No $ - Health coverage reporting 85. Art. VIII - TDLR - Add $4M - Weather Modification Grant Program Funding 86. Art. VIII - TDLR - UB Authority within biennium for inspections and complaints 87. Art. VIII - BON - ACR $566K - 5 FTEs in licensing and adjudicate violations Longoria 106 Oliveira 107 Bonnen, Greg 108 Darby 109 Bell 110 King, Susan Art. VIII - BON - Add $749K - Licensing and accreditation FTEs Funding Howard 112

11 89. Art. VIII - PUC - Add $50M - Contingency for Schaefer 113 electromagnetic pulse protection Funding, Contingency 90. Art. VIII - PUC - Reallocate - Create Energy Hughes 114 Impact Research Institute Rider TABLE OF CONTENTS Rider # Title Member Page

12 By: Muñoz Texas Department of Agriculture Proposed Funding and Rider Contingency for HB 979 Overview The following action adds a new rider that directs $900,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $900,000 in fiscal year 2017 to the Border Agricultural Inspection Grant Program for the purpose of awarding grants to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at points of entry along the Texas-Mexico Border. Required Action On page VI-14 in Strategy A.1.1 of the Texas Department of Agriculture bill pattern, add the following new rider:. Contingency for HB 979, Legislation Relating to the Border Agricultural Inspection Grant Program. Contingent upon enactment of HB 979 or similar legislation relating to the establishment of the Border Agricultural Inspection Grant Program, or similar legislation relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at points of entry along the Texas-Mexico Border, by the Eightyfourth Legislature, Regular Session, in addition to other amounts appropriated by this Act, $900,000 in General Revenue Funds for fiscal year 2016 and $900,000 in General Revenue Funds for fiscal year 2017 is hereby appropriated above in Strategy A.1.1 Economic Development, the Department of Agriculture, for the Border Agriculture Inspection Grant Program, or similar grant program, for the purpose of awarding grants to implement the provisions of the legislation. Any unexpended balances remaining on August 31, 2016 are hereby appropriated for the same purpose for the fiscal year beginning September 1, 2016 Rider #1 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 12

13 By:. Eddie Rodriguez. Texas Department of Agriculture Proposed Funding and Rider Contingency for Legislation * Relating to Creating a Farm to School Community Connections Pilot Program Prepared by the Office of Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, 3/4/15 Overview The proposal would provide an $2.5 million each fiscal year, or $5 million for the biennium from General Revenue for the purpose of establishing a farm to school community connections pilot program. Required Action On the Texas Department of Agriculture s bill pattern, add the following rider:. Contingency for Farm to School Community Connections Pilot Program Bill. * Contingent on enactment of legislation relating to relating to the creation of a farm to school community connections pilot program by the Eighty-fourth Legislature, Regular Session, the Texas Department of Agriculture is appropriated $2,500,000 in General Revenue each fiscal year to implement the provisions of the legislation. Any unobligated and unexpended balances remaining as of August 31, 2016 in appropriations made to the Texas Department of Agriculture are appropriated for the same purpose for the fiscal year beginning September 1, *Bill number pending Rider #2 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 13

14 RIDER REQUEST Member Name: Allen Fletcher Affected Agency: Department of Agriculture Purpose: Make appropriation of $450,000 in fiscal 2016 and $450,000 in fiscal 2017 out of General Revenue in Strategy E.1.1, Research and Development for the purpose of administrating the Texas-Israel Exchange Grant Program. Amount Requested (if applicable): $450,000 in fiscal 2016 and $450,000 in fiscal 2017 Method of Finance (if applicable): General Revenue Rider Language: 1) On page VI-2 of the Texas Department of Agriculture s bill pattern in Strategy E.1.1, add $450,000 in FY 2016 and add $450,000 in FY 2017 in General Revenue for the purpose administrating the Texas-Israel Exchange Grant Program. 2) On page VI-14 of the Texas Department of Agriculture s bill pattern, add the following rider: Research and Development. Included in amounts appropriated above, in Strategy E.1.1, Research and Development, is $450,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $450,000 in fiscal year 2017 in General Revenue for the purpose of administrating the Texas-Israel Exchange Grant Program. If you have any questions regarding this form, please contact the House Appropriations Committee Office at (512) Rider #3 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 14

15 E. Rodriguez Overview The proposal would provide an $5 million each fiscal year, or $10 million for the biennium from General Revenue for the purpose of establishing a Texas grocery access investment fund program. Required Action On page VI-14 of the Texas Department of Agriculture s bill pattern, add the following rider:. Contingency for HB Contingent on enactment of HB 1485, or similar legislation relating to relating to the establishment of a Texas grocery access investment fund program by the Eighty-fourth Legislature, Regular Session, the Texas Department of Agriculture is appropriated $5,000,000 in General Revenue each fiscal year to implement the provisions of the legislation. Any unobligated and unexpended balances remaining as of August 31, 2016 in appropriations made to the Texas Department of Agriculture are appropriated for the same purpose for the fiscal year beginning September 1, Rider #4 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 15

16 By Kuempel Isaac Department of Agriculture Feral Hog Abatement Program Overview The following action adds a new rider that directs $250,000 for the Guadalupe River Feral Hog Initiative to be administered in Hays, Caldwell, Gonzales, and Guadalupe counties. Required Action On page VI-7 of Department of Agriculture s bill pattern, add the following new rider: 13. Appropriation: Feral Hog Abatement Program. Amounts appropriated above out of the General Revenue Fund in Strategy A.1.5, Agricultural Production Development, include $900,000 in fiscal year 2016 to be used to implement feral hog abatement technologies. Of this amount, $250,000 specifically for the Guadalupe River Feral Hog Initiative in Hays, Caldwell, Gonzales, and Guadalupe counties. Rider #5 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 16

17 E. Rodriguez Overview The proposal would direct the Texas Department of Agriculture to use funds appropriated to implement the provisions of legislation establishing a pilot program for the purchase of produce at farmers markets under certain nutritional programs. Required Action On page VI-14 of the Texas Department of Agriculture s bill pattern, add the following rider:. Contingency for HB Contingent on enactment of HB 1616, or similar legislation relating to relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the purchase of produce at farmers markets under certain nutritional programs by the Eighty-fourth Legislature, Regular Session, the Texas Department of Agriculture shall use appropriations in Strategy D.2.1, Nutrition Assistance, to implement the provisions of the legislation. Any unobligated and unexpended balances remaining as of August 31, 2016 in appropriations made to the Texas Department of Agriculture are appropriated for the same purpose for the fiscal year beginning September 1, Rider #6 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 17

18 By: Longoria Texas Department of Agriculture Proposed Funding and Rider Surplus Agricultural Product Grant Program Prepared by LBB Staff, 3/4/2015 Overview The proposal would increase appropriations by $17.1 million in fiscal year 2016 from General Revenue to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the purpose of providing additional funding for the Surplus Agricultural Product Grant Program. The grantee for the program is Texans Feeding Texans. The proposal would also amend an existing rider in the Texas Department of Agriculture s bill pattern for the same purpose. Required Actions 1) On VI-2 of the Texas Department of Agriculture s bill pattern, increase General Revenue by $17,100,000 in fiscal year ) On VI-2 of the Texas Department of Agriculture s bill pattern amend the following rider: 10. Appropriation: Surplus Agricultural Product Grant Program. Amounts appropriated above out of the General Revenue Fund in Strategy D.2.1, Nutrition Assistance, include $2,900,000$20,000,000 in fiscal year 2016 to fund the Surplus Agricultural Product Grant Program to offset the costs of harvesting, gleaning and transporting agricultural products to Texas food banks. Rider #7 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 18

19 RIDER REQUEST Member Name: Rep. Borris L. Miles Affected Agency: Department of Agriculture Purpose: Increase funding to Surplus Ag Grant to help provide fresh, healthy produce to food banks. Amount Requested (if applicable): $18,000,000 Method of Finance (if applicable): D.2.1, Nutrition Assistance Rider Language: Appropriation: Surplus Agricultural Product Grant Program. Amounts appropriated above out of the General Revenue Fund in Strategy D.2.1, Nutrition Assistance, include $18,000,000 in the biennium to be used to fund the Surplus Agricultural Product Grant Program to offset the costs of harvesting, gleaning and transporting agricultural products to Texas food banks. If you have any questions regarding this form, please contact the House Appropriations Committee Office at (512) Rider #8 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 19

20 URIDER REQUEST Member Name: Giddings Affected Agency: Texas Department of Agriculture Purpose: The Surplus Agricultural Product Grant Program provides funds to Texas food banks to offset the cost to farmers of donating their surplus produce. Texas food banks distribute this produce to low-income, food insecure Texans through a statewide network of 3,000 partner agencies serving all 254 counties. Funds provide up to $.10/pound to the donor for harvesting and packing costs as well as for transportation to the food banks. It is estimated that over 300 million pounds of produce go to waste every year in Texas. Currently Texas food banks can only capture a fraction of this surplus due to limited funding. Increasing funding to $18 million for the Surplus Agricultural Product Grant Program would enable Texas food banks to capture 136 million pounds of produce. This is enough produce to meet 15% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for fruits and vegetables for the 3.5 million clients served by Texas food banks. Amount Requested (if applicable): FY16 $18,000,000 0 FY17 Method of Finance (if applicable): General Revenue Rider Language: On page of the Texas Department of Agriculture s bill pattern, add the following new rider: Appropriation: Surplus Agricultural Product Grant and Brighter Bites Programs. Included in amounts appropriated above out of the General Revenue Fund in Strategy D.2.1, Nutrition Assistance, include $18,000,000 in fiscal year 2016 to be used to fund the Surplus Agricultural Product Grant Program to offset the costs of harvesting, gleaning and transporting agricultural products to Texas food banks. If you have any questions regarding this form, please contact the House Appropriations Committee Office at (512) Rider #9 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 20

21 By: Muñoz Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Proposed Funding and Rider Fund 5000: Solid Waste Disposal Program Overview The Regional Solid Waste Grants Program is currently funded at $5.4 million. During Fiscal Years 2012/2013, the 24 regional councils funded 231 projects totaling $6.1 million. As a General Revenue-Dedicated account, the full appropriation has not been made to the regional councils of governments, leaving the Solid Waste Disposal Account No with an estimated balance of $110 million. Though they funded $6.1 million in projects, the regional councils across the state had funding requests totaling well over $10 million. This rider seeks the full appropriation of tipping fees collected and an allocation by TCEQ of no less than 33.3% of the tipping fees to regional councils for local and regional waste reduction programs, as provided by current law ($1.6/year). In addition, the rider requests for funds to spend down the fund balance for its intended purpose from 5000 ($4million/year). The total appropriation would be $11 million which would get the program back to its prior biennia appropriation levels and begin drawing down the fund balance for its intended purpose. Required Actions: 1. On page VI-29 of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality bill pattern in the House's General Appropriations Bill, add the following rider:. Fund 5000: Solid Waste Disposal Program. In addition to the amounts appropriated above, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is hereby appropriated $5,500,000 each year of the biennium beginning on September 1, 2015, out of Solid Waste Disposal Account No for the purpose of funding activities associated with local and regional solid waste diversion projects promoting cooperative efforts among state, regional, local governments, and private enterprise that enhance the state's solid waste management program, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section (b) and in compliance with current law. Rider #10 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 21

22 Overview The proposed action would delete Rider 25, Barnett Shale Permit by Rule Study. Howard Bernal Required Action On page VI-28 of the Commission on Environmental Quality s bill pattern, delete the following rider:. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is not authorized to expend any funds appropriated in this Act to implement a rule that would extend 30 Texas Administrative Code, , Oil and Gas Handling Production Facilities, Rule Project No PR ("Barnett Shale permit by rule") to oil and gas sources located outside the 23-county area of the Barnett Shale identified in subsection (a)(1) of the Barnett Shale permit by rule region ("Barnett Shale Region") until after August 31, 2017 and until after the agency conducts a study and files a report with the Legislature on the economic impact of extending the provisions of the Barnett Shale permit by rule to other areas of the state. Such a study may be funded through (1) grants, awards, or other gifts made to the TCEQ for that purpose; (2) funds directed to this study through supplemental environmental projects; or (3) by the use of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan funds, as available. The study shall: (a) Be based on data collected during the 18-month period following initial implementation of the Barnett Shale permit by rule in the Barnett Shale Region; (b) Assess the technical feasibility and economic reasonableness of the implementation of the Barnett Shale permit by rule in geographic areas outside of the Barnett Shale Region, including an assessment of the economic impacts on the oil and gas industry and the Texas economy; and (c) Assess any other factors the TCEQ deems relevant. Nothing in this rider shall be construed to limit the TCEQ's authority to develop a permit by rule or other authorization for planned maintenance, startup, and shutdown emissions from oil and gas sources located outside the Barnett Shale Region. Rider #11 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 22

23 Guillen Article VI Microbead Impact Report Out of the funds allocated above, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall prepare a report based on collected information regarding the environmental impact of the production of plastic microbeads on Texas waterways. The commission shall conduct the study to determine the extent of the presence of plastic microbeads in water in the state and whether or not the presence of plastic microbeads in water in the state causes pollution of that water. Not later than December 1, 2016, the commission shall provide the report to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the legislature. Rider #12 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 23

24 RIDER REQUEST Member Name: Pat Fallon Affected Agency: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Purpose: Appropriate funds for the continued remediation of a closed battery recycling plant with funds from the Hazardous and Solid Waste Remediation Fee Account No Amount Requested (if applicable): $1,200,000 for biennium Method of Finance (if applicable): Hazardous and Solid Waste Remediation Fee Account No. 550 Rider Language: Environmental Remediation. Out of funds appropriated above in Strategy D.1.2, Hazardous Materials Cleanup, is an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 in fiscal year The funds shall be used for environmental remediation or for costs to maintain a TCEQ approved remediated lead plant site in a city with a population in excess of 120,000 which has within its limits a closed battery recycling facility. Any unexpended balances remaining in this appropriation on August 31, 2016, are hereby appropriated for the fiscal year beginning on September 1, If you have any questions regarding this form, please contact the House Appropriations Committee Office at (512) Rider #13 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 24

25 RIDER REQUEST Member Name: Representative Kyle Kacal Affected Agency: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Purpose: The Air Quality Research Support Program is established under THSC, Chapter 387. This program identifies and prioritizes scientific questions important to air quality management in Texas and funds scientific investigations to provide answers to these questions. The rider would seek to direct the appropriated money under this program to the Houston Area Research Council in order to study electric grid issues in conjunction with Texas A&M Energy Systems Lab and the University of Houston. It is important that these entities help research and identify electric generation in order to help local jurisdictions that are struggling with balancing growth, planning, and the issue of non-attainment. Amount Requested (if applicable): FY 16 $1,000,000 FY 17 $1,000,000 Method of Finance (if applicable): General Revenue Rider Language: Electric Grid Research. Out of the funds appropriated above in Strategy A.1.1, Air Quality Assessment and Planning, $1,000,000 in general revenue for fiscal year 2016 and $1,000,000 in general revenue for fiscal year 2017 shall be transferred to the Houston Area Research Council to study electric grid issues in conjunction with Texas A&M Energy Systems Lab and the University of Houston. If you have any questions regarding this form, please contact the House Appropriations Committee Office at (512) Rider #14 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 25

26 Overview The proposed actions would increase appropriations out of the General Revenue-Dedicated Clean Air Account No. 151 and decrease appropriations out of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) Account No by $500,000 in each fiscal year of the The proposed rider changes would decrease the amount of funding available from TERP for air monitoring activities by $500,000 and increase the amount available for air quality planning by $500,000 in each fiscal year. Rider language would also be added to the Air Quality Planning Rider No. 7 to direct the Commission on Environmental Quality to base the allocation of Air Quality Planning funding on population and length of time an area s program has received funding, with areas with greater population and longer time in the program receiving priority. This would not increase or decrease the overall cost of the appropriations bill. Required Action 1) Increase appropriations out of the Clean Air Account No. 151 in Strategy A.1.1, Air Quality Planning and Assessment, by $500,000 in each fiscal year of the biennium; 2) Decrease appropriations out of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan Account No in Strategy A.1.1, Air Quality Planning and Assessment, by $500,000 in each fiscal year of the biennium; 3) On page VI-23 of the Commission on Environmental Quality s bill pattern, amend the following rider: 7. Appropriation: Air Quality Planning. Amounts appropriated above include $5,000,500$5,500,500 in fiscal year 2016 for the biennium and $500,000 in fiscal year 2017 out of the Clean Air Account No. 151 in Strategy A.1.1, Air Quality Assessment and Planning, is $5,000,500 for the biennium beginning on September 1, 2015 for air quality planning activities to reduce ozone in areas not designated as nonattainment areas during the biennium and as approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). These areas may include Waco, El Paso, Beaumont, Austin, Corpus Christi, Granbury, Longview- Tyler-Marshall, San Antonio, and Victoria. These activities may be carried out through interlocal agreements or contracts and may include: identifying, inventorying, and monitoring of pollution levels; modeling pollution levels; and the identification, quantification, implementation of appropriate locally enforceable pollution reduction controls; and the submission of work plans to be submitted to the TCEQ. The TCEQ shall allocate these funds to each area, with those areas with a higher population and receiving funding for a greater length of time receiving a higher priority. Grant recipients shall in such a way as to channel the funds to those projects most useful for the State Implementation Plan (SIP). 4) On page VI-26 of the Commission on Environmental Quality s bill pattern, amend the following rider: 19. Texas Emissions Reduction Plan: Grants and Administration. Amounts appropriated above in Strategy A.1.1, Air Quality Assessment and Planning, Howard Rider #15 (pg. 1 of 2) pg. 26

27 include $77,632,844$77,132,844 in fiscal year 2016 and $77,646,163$77,146,163 in fiscal year 2017 out of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) Account No Pursuant to Health and Safety Code , the table below provides an estimated allocation for the TERP Account No appropriations for each authorized use of the funds for the biennium. PROGRAM FY 2016 FY 2017 TCEQ Administration $ 4,000,000 $ 4,000,000 Regional Air Monitoring Program $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 2,500,000 $ 2,500,000 Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants $38,163,707 $38,171,698 Texas Clean Fleet Program (minimum) $ 3,881,642 $ 3,882,308 Texas Clean School Bus (maximum) $ 3,105,314 $ 3,105,847 Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Grant Program (minimum) $12,421,255 $12,423,386 Clean Transportation Triangle Program (maximum) $ 3,881,642 $ 3,882,308 Alternative Fueling Facilities Program $ 3,881,642 $ 3,882,308 New Technology Implementation Grants (maximum) $ 2,328,985 $ 2,329,385 Health Effects Study (maximum) $ 200,000 $ 200,000 Research $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 Energy Systems Laboratory Contract (maximum) $ 216,000 $ 216,000 Drayage Truck incentive Program (minimum) $ 1,552,657 $ 1,552,923 TOTAL $77,632,844 $77,646,163 The TCEQ is authorized to reallocate unexpended balances between programs to meet the objectives of the TERP program, provided such reallocations are within the statutory limitations on the use of TERP Account No as set forth in Health and Safety Code Rider #15 (pg. 2 of 2) pg. 27

28 By: Turner of Harris Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Proposed Funding and Rider Buffalo Bayou Debris Cleanup Prepared by LBB Staff, March 4, 2015 Overview The proposed action would increase appropriations out of the General Revenue-Dedicated Hazardous and Solid Waste Remediation Fee Account No. 550 by $500,000, or $250,000 in each fiscal year. The proposed rider would direct that those funds be used to pay for costs to cleanup up and removal of debris, including automobiles, in the Buffalo Bayou within the City of Houston. The rider also would provide that unobligated and unexpended balances from the appropriation in fiscal year 2016 could be carried forward to fiscal year Required Action 1) On page VI-18 of the Commission on Environmental Quality s bill pattern, increase appropriations out of the Hazardous and Solid Waste Remediation Fee Account No. 550 in Strategy D.1.2, Hazardous Materials Cleanup, by $250,000 in each fiscal year of the biennium. 2) On page VI-29 of the Commission on Environmental Quality s bill pattern, add the following rider:. Appropriation: Buffalo Bayou Debris Cleanup. Included in the amounts appropriated above out of the Hazardous and Solid Waste Remediation Fee Account No. 550 in Strategy D.1.2, Hazardous Materials Cleanup, is $250,000 in each fiscal year of the biennium to be used for expenses in cleaning up and removing debris in the Buffalo Bayou within the City of Houston. Any unobligated and unexpended balances remaining in this appropriation on August 31, 2016 are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning on September 1, Rider #16 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 28

29 Giddings URIDER REQUEST UOverview The following action would include Dallas County among the counties that receive back from TCEQ fee revenues used for LIRAP grants and local initiative projects. URequired Action Contingent on the passage and enactment of HB 1961 or similar legislation relating to add a new rider on page of the bill pattern of the Commission on Environmental Quality: Low-Income Vehicle Repair Assistance, Retrofit, and Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Program (LIRAP). Included in the amounts appropriated above out of the Clean Air Account No. 151 in Strategy A.1.1, Air Quality Assessment and Planning, is $7,039,640 in each fiscal year of the 201S4S6-1S5S7 biennium in estimated fee revenues from vehicle inspection and maintenance fees generated pursuant to Health and Safety Code, and , to fund the Low-income Vehicle Repair Assistance, Retrofit, and Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Program (LIRAP). Of the amounts, not more than $40,375 in each fiscal year shall be used by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for costs associated with administering the LIRAP as authorized in Health and Safety Code, , and all remaining funds shall be used as LIRAP grants to local governments. Also included in the amounts appropriated above in Strategy A.1.1, Air Quality Assessment and Planning, is $625,000 in each fiscal year of the 201S4S6-1U7 Ubiennium out of the Clean Air Account No. 151 to be used only for purposes authorized in Chapter 382 of the Health and Safety Code for countyimplemented local initiatives projects to reduce air emissions, including but not limited to the following: the expansion of AirCheck Texas Repair and Replacement Assistance Program; development and implementation of remote emissions-sensing systems, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's (TCEQ) Smoking Vehicle program, and the enhancement of transportation system improvements; and coordination with local law enforcement to reduce counterfeit inspection stickers. Of the amounts appropriated above for LIRAP grants and local initiative projects is an estimated $1,196,172 each fiscal year in estimated fee revenue generated from Travis County,SandS $483,736 each fiscal year in estimated LIRAP fee revenue generated from Williamson CountyU, and $9,100,000U Ueach fiscal year in estimated fee revenue generated from Dallas CountyU. The TCEQ shall allocate, at a minimum, the estimated revenue amounts collected in each of the counties during the 201S4S6-1S5S7 biennium to provide LIRAP grants and local initiatives projects in those counties. In addition to the amounts appropriated above, there is hereby appropriated to the TCEQ for the biennium beginning on September 1, 201S3S5 any additional revenues from vehicle inspection and maintenance fees generated from additional counties participating in the LIRAP beginning on or after September 1, 201S3S5. Such funds shall be used to provide grants to local governments and to cover administrative costs of the TCEQ in administering the LIRAP. Rider #17 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 29

30 RIDER REQUEST Member Name: Sylvester Turner Affected Agency: Commission on Environmental Quality Purpose: To allocate funding for fleet maintenance locations in Houston, Texas. Amount Requested (if applicable): $4,900, Method of Finance (if applicable): General Revenue Rider Language: In addition to the funds appropriated in Strategy A.1.1., Air Quality Assessment and Planning, an additional $4,900,000 in Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017, respectively, out of the General Revenue Fund shall be used to appropriate funding ton upgrade fleet maintenance locations in Houston, Texas, which will allow for those locations to service natural gas facilities. If you have any questions regarding this form, please contact the House Appropriations Committee Office at (512) Rider #18 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 30

31 Crownover Amend HB 1(house filed version) as follows: (1) Under Article VI, appropriations to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, add the following appropriately numbered rider and renumber subsequent riders accordingly:. Onsite Clinic. The amount of $1,500,000 for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2016 and the amount of $1,000,000 for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2017 is appropriated from the general revenue fund to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the purpose of funding a demonstration project for employees of the agency. (2) Adjust the article totals and methods of financing accordingly. Rider #19 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 31

32 Faircloth 4. Disaster Recovery - $2.3M The GLO requested a contingency appropriation of up to $5.4M for the biennium in order to provide a skeleton crew for Disaster Recovery; however, the request is reduced to $2.3M for the biennium. This amount is sufficient to allow the continuation of operations for long-term disaster recovery after federal funds expire. The GLO currently receives no state funding for disaster recovery efforts. The new rider needs to contain the following language: Contingency Appropriation for the Disaster Recovery Program. Contingent upon notification by the land commissioner to the Office of the Governor of the depletion of federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Federal Emergency Management Agency or any other federal source dedicated to providing funds in response to a federal or state declared disaster, the General Land Office, as administrator of the Disaster Recovery Program for the State of Texas shall receive funding, estimated to be $1.2 million per year, from General Revenue or a transfer by the Governor out of the funds appropriated in Strategy A.1.2, Disaster Funds, Trusteed Programs within the Office of the Governor, as authorized in Article IX, Such funds are appropriated for use by the General Land Office to continue administering the Disaster Recovery Program for the State of Texas in the absence of federal funding dedicated to disaster recovery efforts until the closeout of all CDBG Dolly, Rita, Ike grants and until additional federal funds are awarded for future disaster declared events. Rider #20 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 32

33 Faircloth 2. Rollover Pass - $5.8M The GLO is requesting carry forward authority on a previously approved project, the closure of Rollover Pass. This project was appropriated $5,850,000 in The GLO contributed an additional $1.33M in coastal erosion funding. The GLO has secured the Corp permit needed for the closure and completed the engineering, but does not anticipate completing construction before the authority to spend the funds will lapse on August 31, Language: The bill pattern ultimately needs to reflect the following amounts B.1.2. Strategy: Coastal Erosion Control Grants 21,554, Method of Financing: General Revenue Fund 10,446,018* Interagency Contracts 12,825,157 *(includes $2.5M for Priority #1) 2. Capital Budget. a. Construction of Buildings and Facilities 2016 (3) Coastal Erosion Response Construction 13,229,252 Capital Budget Method of Finance: General Revenue 5,288,352 Interagency Contracts 8,764,900 Incremental changes to Strategy and Method of Finance: B.1.2. Strategy: Coastal Erosion Control Grants 5,800, Rider #21 (pg. 1 of 2) pg. 33

34 2016 Method of Financing: General Revenue Fund 4,464,352 Interagency Contracts 1,336, Capital Budget. a. Construction of Buildings and Facilities 2016 (3) Coastal Erosion Response Construction 5,800,483 Capital Budget Method of Finance: General Revenue 5,288,352 Interagency Contracts 1,336,131 New Rider Language: 702. Closure of a Man-Made Pass. Included in the amounts appropriated above to the General Land Office and Veterans Land Board is $4,464,352 out of the General Revenue Fund in Strategy B.1.2., and $1,336,131 out of Interagency Contract Funds in Strategy B.1.2. from proceeds of the Sales Tax on Sporting Goods Transfer to the State Parks Account No. 64 through an Interagency Contract with Texas Parks and Wildlife. These funds are appropriated to complete the implementation of SB 2043, 81st Regular Session, which provides for the closure or modification of a man-made pass or its environs. In addition, the Capital Budget authority for the General Land Office and Veterans' Land Board for Coastal Erosion Response Construction is increased by $5,800,483. Rider #21 (pg. 2 of 2) pg. 34

35 Guillen Article VI Sporting Good Sales Tax Dedication In addition to funds appropriated above, 94 percent of all sales tax receipts deposited to the General Revenue Fund in the biennium estimated to be generated by sales of sporting goods items shall be transferred to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. This transfer is contingent upon the passage of HB 82 and HJR 33. Rider #22 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 35

36 Capriglione Overview Provide appropriation of $6,700,000 in each fiscal year from Unclaimed Refunds of Motorboat Fuel Tax for additional funding for game warden operations related to border security. Required Action 1) On page VI-37 of the Parks and Wildlife Department bill pattern, increase funding in Strategy C.1.1, Enforcement Programs, by $6,700,000 in each fiscal year from Unclaimed Refunds of Motorboat Fuel Tax. 2) On page VI-46 of the Parks and Wildlife bill pattern, amend the following rider: 15. Border Security. Amounts appropriated above out of the Unclaimed Refunds of Motorboat Fuel Tax include $9,042,476$2,342,476 and 30.0 FTEs in each fiscal year in strategy C.1.1, Enforcement Programs, for the purposes of enhancing border security. Rider #23 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 36

37 Koop RIDER REQUEST Member Name: _ Affected Agency: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Purpose: Game wardens deployed along the Rio Grande play a key role in helping to secure our state against transnational criminal activity. To continue to fully fund the state s border security efforts at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, increase funding by $13.4 million. Amount Requested (if applicable): $13,400,000 Method of Finance (if applicable): General Revenue Rider Language: Increase funding by $13,400,000 for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to continue to fully fund the state s border security efforts. If you have any questions regarding this form, please contact the House Appropriations Committee Office at (512) Rider #24 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 37

38 Hunter Rider #25 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 38

39 RIDER REQUEST Member Name: Representative Alma Allen Affected Agency: Texas Parks and Wildlife Purpose: Renovation and replacement of existing facilities at Townwood Park, as well as implementing new facilities. Amount Requested (if applicable): $1,000, Method of Finance (if applicable): Sporting Goods Sales Tax Transfer to the General Revenue-Dedicated Texas Recreation and Parks Account No. 467 Rider Language: Local Park Grant for City of Houston. In addition to funds appropriated above in Strategy B.2.1, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is appropriated $1,000, from the Sporting Goods Sales Tax Transfer to the General Revenue-Dedicated Texas Recreation and Parks Account No. 467 for the purpose of providing matching funds to the City of Houston for redevelopment of Wild Heather Park. Any unexpended balances as of August 31, 2014 in funds allocated are hereby appropriated for the same purpose for the fiscal year beginning September 1, If you have any questions regarding this form, please contact the House Appropriations Committee Office at (512) Rider #26 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 39

40 RIDER REQUEST Member Name: Rep. Eddie Lucio, III Affected Agency: Parks and Wildlife Purpose: Montezuma Cypress Preserve is located in the Southmost Area of Brownsville which is the most underserved parts of the community and the State of Texas. The Montezuma Cypress also known as the Sabino Tree used to line the banks of the Rio Grande River but was farmed by earlier settlers of the region to build homes, furniture, and commercial enterprises. The remaining stock of Montezuma Cypress are severely threatened and this area is considered to be one of the last remaining strands of trees in the Rio Grande Valley. The area consist of over 40 Montezuma Cypress trees, a historic bridge that once served to connect two sections of a citrus plantation. The proposed project would involve acquisition of additional land for preservation and conversion into an educational and ecotourism facility that would serve not only the local community but would also serve to promote eco-tourism. The City of Brownsville through this project would be preserving important natural habitat, promoting its bio diversity, and also provide recreational and educational opportunities to the Southmost Area. This project will also tie in to a funded 7 mile trail that would connect to the existing Battlefield Trail. Amount Requested (if applicable): $1,000,000 Method of Finance (if applicable): General Revenue Rider Language: On page VI-38 under B.2.1 strategy, add General Revenue in the amount of $500,000 in FY 2016 and $500,000 in FY 2017 for the proposed Montezuma Cypress Preserve located in Brownsville. If you have any questions regarding this form, please contact the House Appropriations Committee Office at (512) Rider #27 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 40

41 RIDER REQUEST Member Name: Representative Andrew S. Murr Affected Agency: Texas Parks & Wildlife/Texas Agricultural Extension Service Purpose: We are proposing dedicating $500,000 per fiscal year to be awarded as grants to those who assist in the removal of predatory animals as defined in chapter 825 in the Health & Safety Code. Amount Requested (if applicable): $500,000 per fiscal year Method of Finance (if applicable): Sporting goods sales tax Rider Language: We would like to have $500K per fiscal year dedicated to the removal/trapping of predatory/dangerous animals. The bill language will specify that the money will be distributed via a grant process. Texas A&M Agrilife Services will be in charge of receiving/reviewing the grants & awarding the money. The money originates from Sporting Goods Sales Tax which is today portioned out to TPWD & GR. If you have any questions regarding this form, please contact the House Appropriations Committee Office at (512) Rider #28 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 41

42 RIDER REQUEST Member Name: Representative Alma Allen Affected Agency: Texas Parks and Wildlife Purpose: Renovation and replacement of existing facilities at Post Oak Village Park, as well as implementing new facilities. Amount Requested (if applicable): $1,000, Method of Finance (if applicable): Sporting Goods Sales Tax Transfer to the General Revenue-Dedicated Texas Recreation and Parks Account No. 467 Rider Language: Local Park Grant for City of Houston. In addition to funds appropriated above in Strategy B.2.1, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is appropriated $1,000, from the Sporting Goods Sales Tax Transfer to the General Revenue-Dedicated Texas Recreation and Parks Account No. 467 for the purpose of providing matching funds to the City of Houston for redevelopment of Wild Heather Park. Any unexpended balances as of August 31, 2014 in funds allocated are hereby appropriated for the same purpose for the fiscal year beginning September 1, If you have any questions regarding this form, please contact the House Appropriations Committee Office at (512) Rider #29 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 42

43 RIDER REQUEST Member Name: Sylvester Turner Affected Agency: Historical Commission Purpose: To allocate funding for Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas. Amount Requested (if applicable): $2,500, Method of Finance (if applicable): General Revenue Rider Language: In addition to the funds appropriated to the Parks and Wildlife Department in Strategy B.2.1., Local Park Grants, $1,225,000 is hereby appropriated to Emancipation Park for fiscal years 2016 and 2017, respectfully, from General Revenue for renovation, maintenance, and capital expenditures needed to maintain or improve the park. Any unobligated balances remaining as of August 31, 2016, are hereby appropriated for the same purpose for the fiscal year beginning September 1, If you have any questions regarding this form, please contact the House Appropriations Committee Office at (512) Rider #30 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 43

44 Turner of Harris Overview Proposal would increase appropriations to Strategy B.2.1, Local Park Grants, by $6,000,000 in each fiscal year from the Sporting Goods Sales Tax Transfer to the Texas Recreation and Parks Account No. 467 and $4,000,000 in each fiscal year from the Sporting Goods Sales Tax transfer to the Large County and Municipality Recreation and Parks Account No. 5150, for grants to local units of government or other allowable uses of the funds. Required Action 1) On page VI-38 of the Parks and Wildlife bill pattern, increase funding in Strategy B.2.1, Local Park Grants, by $6,000,000 in each fiscal year from the Sporting Goods Sales Tax Transfer to the Texas Recreation and Parks Account No. 467 and $4,000,000 in each fiscal year from the Sporting Goods Sales Tax transfer to the Large County and Municipality Recreation and Parks Account No Rider #31 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 44

45 RIDER REQUEST Member Name: Rep. Eddie Lucio, III Affected Agency: Parks and Wildlife Department Purpose: Monte Bella Park is proposed 50 acre park located in North Brownsville off of Alton Gloor Boulevard. About 10 acres are currently being used for Mountain Bike Trails that are considered to be some of the best trails in the Rio Grande Valley. The City of Brownsville envisions to transforming these 50 acres of prime park land into a first class multi-purpose park consisting of athletic fields and facilities, frisbee golf, nature trails, and mountain bike trails. Allocated Funding would go towards developing a master plan that would emphasize citizen engagement through the process in order to determine community wants and needs but also appropriate phasing of this project and also developing Phase I facilities. Amount Requested (if applicable): $2,000, Method of Finance (if applicable): General Revenue Rider Language: On page VI-38 under B.2.1 strategy, add General Revenue in the amount of $1,000,000 in FY 2016 and $1,000,000 in FY 2017 for the proposed 50 acre park located in North Brownsville. If you have any questions regarding this form, please contact the House Appropriations Committee Office at (512) Rider #32 (pg. 1 of 1) pg. 45