No. V-0027 (1947).

• Case Date: January 15, 1947
• Court: Texas

Texas Attorney General Opinions 1947. No. V-0027 (1947). 1January 15, 1947See V-206 for change in fact situation Honorable Carlos C. Ashley, ChairmanState Board of ControlAustin, TexasOpinion No. V-27Re: Whether or not the amount remaining in the Texas Centennial Fund, is now available to purchase the French EmbassyDear Mr. Ashley:Your request for an opinion upon the above subject matter is as follows:

"The Daughters of the Republic of Texas sponsored House Bill No. 728, Acts of the 49th Legislature, which purported to authorize the purchase of the French Embassy Building and two and one-half acres out of the Southeast part of Outlot No. 1 in Division B, City of Austin, Texas, and appropriated all monies now in the Texas Centennial Commission Funds, if and when available, to apply on the purchase price of this property. There is now the sum of $24,256.16 remaining in the Texas Centennial Fund.

"Question: Is the $24,256.16 remaining in the Texas Centennial Fund now available to purchase the French Embassy, and can the State Comptroller legally issue a warrant for that purpose?

"Inasmuch as the Daughters of the Republic of Texas desire to sponsor such remedial legislation as is necessary, in the light of your opinion in this matter, and because the Board of Control is the custodian of the title of the French Embassy, if and when purchased, in accordance with House

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