Texas Government Code 441.0085 – Adopt-a-Library Program
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(a) The commission may establish or may assist other state agencies or organizations in the establishment of an Adopt-A-Library program to encourage investment in and donations to public libraries in this state.
(b) The commission may use any cash, gift, grant, donation, or in-kind contribution that it receives from a public or private entity through the Adopt-A-Library program to assist the commission or public libraries in this state in the establishment, provision, improvement, or expansion of library services.
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 441.0085
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
(c) The commission shall provide information about the Adopt-A-Library program on the commission’s Internet website.
(d) The commission may adopt rules reasonably necessary to perform its duties under this section.
(e) For purposes of Subchapter I, Chapter 659:
(1) the Adopt-A-Library program is considered an eligible charitable organization entitled to participate in the state employee charitable campaign; and
(2) a state employee is entitled to authorize a deduction for contributions to the Adopt-A-Library program as a charitable contribution under § 659.132.