Bills Aim to Stop Diverting Funds Meant for State Parks
Saying that diverting funds earmarked for state parks compromises the integrity of the state budget and the quality of parks, some legislators are looking to end the practice.
State Sen. Craig Estes, R-Wichita Falls, has filed Senate Bill 175, which would eliminate the diversion of funds from the sporting goods tax, which according to state law is supposed to go toward parks.
“I’m an outdoors guy myself,” Estes said Thursday at a news conference. “It’s important that we maintain all of our parks. It preserves our Texas heritage, and it needs to be carefully guarded not only for ...
Comments (5)
Josi Moon Lauritzen via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Of course!
Kevin Noack via Texas Tribune on Facebook
It's about time we quit taking money from state parks!
Philip Welsh via Texas Tribune on Facebook
all money paid in for a specific purpose should go to that purpose....full stop!
Brian Ortego via Texas Tribune on Facebook
It's actually misappropriation! What ever happened to zero-based budgeting? Get rid of the smoke and mirrors...
Steve Harris
Is the Conservative playbook to bleed it out and then infuse it? I agree that "It's actually misappropriation" but I suspect that's ok for most Texans since we are a GOP heavy State and that seems to be how so many Republicans roll! Wonder how many of our elected leaders hold State Park Passes or actually use the Parks they defund/fund?