Part I.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Chapter 1.
Library Development
Subchapter C. Minimum Standards for Accreditation of Libraries in the State Library System
13 TAC §1.77
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission proposes
an amendment to §1.77, concerning local government support for public
libraries. The purpose of this amendment is to add to the definition of local
government sources those libraries established as library districts by the
provisions of Local Government Code, Chapter 326.
This amendment reflects state legislation passed allowing the establishment
of public libraries through public library taxing districts under certain
conditions.
Jeanette Larson, Director of the Library Development Division, has determined
that for each year of the first five years the section is in effect, there
will be no fiscal implications for state and local government. There will
be no fiscal implications for small businesses or individuals as a result
of enforcing or administering the section.
Ms. Larson also has determined that for each of the first five years the
section is in effect, the public benefits anticipated as a result of enforcing
the section is to bring up to date the Commission rules to reflect the state
legislation allowing the establishment of public library taxing districts.
Comments may be submitted to Jeanette Larson, Director of the Library Development
Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, P.O. Box 12927, Austin,
Texas 78711-2927.
The amendment is proposed under the Government Code§441.006(a)
and §441.009, which provide the Commission with authority to govern the
Texas State Library and adopt rules on various subjects.
The proposed amendment affects Government Code §441.127 and §441.136
and Local Government Code, Chapter 326.
§1.77.Public Library: Local Government Support.
At least half of the annual local operating expenditures required to
meet the minimum level of per capita support for accreditation must be from
local government sources. A public library that expends at least $10 per capita
is exempt from this membership criterion if it shows evidence of some library
expenditures from local government sources and is open to citizens under identical
conditions without charge. Local government sources are defined as money appropriated
by
library taxing districts,
by school districts
,
or
by city or county governments from their general revenue moneys.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State, on
April 14, 1999.
TRD-9902189
Raymond Hitt
Assistant State Librarian
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Earliest possible date of adoption: May 30, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 463-5440
Chapter 5.
County Librarian Certification