Section 441.0085 - Adopt-A-Library Program(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.(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 Section 659.132.Tex. Gov't. Code § 441.0085
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 518, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2011.