Tex. Gov't Code Section 401.061
Appropriations for Emergency


The legislature may appropriate money to the governor to be used only:

(1)

in an emergency, including an imperative public necessity;

(2)

for the executive branch of state government;

(3)

if other money is not available, because previously appropriated money has been spent or obligated; and

(4)

for purposes for which specific other appropriations previously have been made.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

Source: Section 401.061 — Appropriations for Emergency, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­401.­htm#401.­061 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 401.061’s source at texas​.gov