(a) The renewing our communities account is an account in the general revenue fund that may be appropriated only to the commission for:
(1) the purposes and activities authorized by this subchapter; and
(2) reasonable administrative expenses under this subchapter.
(b) The purposes of the account are to:
(1) increase the capacity of faith- and community-based organizations to provide charitable services and to manage human resources and funds;
(2) assist local governmental entities in establishing local offices to promote faith- and community-based initiatives; and
(3) foster better partnerships between state government and faith- and community-based organizations.

(c) The account consists of:
(1) all money appropriated for the purposes of this subchapter; and
(2) any gifts, grants, or donations received for the purposes of this subchapter.
(d) The account is exempt from the application of § 403.095.

Text of section effective on April 01, 2025