This report covers the submitted LAR document and attempts to summarize the priorities and changes in the aforementioned Legislative Appropriations Request.
Background Spotlight
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) temporarily closed the State Surplus Store and suspended public and commercial rentals of the State Parking program, resulting in a loss of approximately $3.3 million in revenue for FY20.
TFC covers agency costs in newly constructed facilities and are requesting a one-time appropriation to fund agencies’ move into the newly constructed Phase 1 buildings.
TFC is also requesting funding to supplement their COVID response protocols, including running HVAC systems in state-owned office spaces, increases in custodial contracts and scope, and the provision of additional equipment and IT resources to support teleworking services.
TFC is also requesting funding for the implementation of the CAPPS system and maintenance of its legacy GFAS system.
TFC is also requesting funding for continuing the Recycling program, as well as construction auditing.
TFC is requesting funding for ongoing construction projects, including new flex space office building, as well as the construction of the Texas Mall and facilities management programs, as well as deferred maintenance programs.
TFC is also requesting the legislature restore its 5% base funding reduction.
Appropriations Spotlight
Funding compared from FY 20-21 to requested FY 22-23 levels
- General Revenue – Increase from $215,997,879 to $246,230,008
- GR Dedicated – Decrease from $35,125,762 to $5,389,670
- Other Funds – Decrease from $609,827,525 to $36,651,3983
- ALL FUNDS – Decrease from $860,951,166 to $288,271,076
- Exceptional Item Request – One-time Appropriation – $20,974,408
- Exceptional Item Request – COVID-19 – $19,317,800
- Exceptional Item Request – CAPPS – $1,561,462
- Exceptional Item Request – Recycling – $450,000
- Exceptional Item Request – Construction Auditor – $221,826
- Exceptional Item Request – Flex Space – $40,122,388
- Exceptional Item Request – Facilities Management and Texas Mall – $17,593,807
- Exceptional Item Request – Deferred Maintenance – $109,167,254
- Exceptional Item Request – Reinstate Base Reduction – $1,985,178
- EIR Funds Total – $211,394,123