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TX Govt Code § 325.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 325 - Sunset Law|Section 325.009. Public Hearings

Sec. 325.009.  PUBLIC HEARINGS.  (a)  Before February 1 of the year a state agency subject to this chapter and its advisory committees are abolished, the commission shall conduct public hearings concerning but not limited to the application to the agency of the criteria provided in Section 325.011.(b)  The commission may hold the public hearings after the review of the agency required by Section 325.008(a)(3) is complete and available to the public.(c)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the commission may not discuss in a public hearing the application to an agency of the criteria provided in Section 325.011(14).  The commission staff shall notify the commission of any findings and recommendations regarding the criteria provided in Section 325.011(14).|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 928 (H.B. 3249), Sec. 1.04, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 596 (S.B. 619), Sec. 7.03, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 325.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 325 - Sunset Law|Section 325.010. Commission Report

Sec. 325.010.  COMMISSION REPORT.  (a)  At each regular legislative session, the commission shall present to the legislature and the governor a report on the agencies and advisory committees reviewed.(b)  In the report the commission shall include:(1)  its findings regarding the criteria prescribed by Section 325.011, except Section 325.011(14);(2)  its recommendations based on the matters prescribed by Section 325.012, except recommendations relating to criteria prescribed by Section 325.011(14); and(3)  other information the commission considers necessary for a complete review of the agency.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 928 (H.B. 3249), Sec. 1.05, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 596 (S.B. 619), Sec. 7.04, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 325.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 325 - Sunset Law|Section 325.012. Recommendations

Sec. 325.012.  RECOMMENDATIONS.  (a)  In its report on a state agency, the commission shall:(1)  make recommendations on the abolition, continuation, or reorganization of each affected state agency and its advisory committees and on the need for the performance of the functions of the agency and its advisory committees;(2)  make recommendations on the consolidation, transfer, or reorganization of programs within state agencies not under review when the programs duplicate functions performed in agencies under review;(3)  make recommendations to improve the operations of the agency, its policy body, and its advisory committees, including management recommendations that do not require a change in the agency's enabling statute; and(4)  make recommendations on the continuation or abolition of each reporting requirement imposed on the agency by law.(b)  The commission shall include the estimated fiscal impact of its recommendations and may recommend appropriation levels for certain programs to improve the operations of the state agency, to be forwarded to the Legislative Budget Board.(c)  The commission shall have drafts of legislation prepared to carry out the commission's recommendations under this section.(d)  After the legislature acts on the report under Section 325.010, the commission shall present to the state auditor the commission's recommendations that do not require a statutory change to be put into effect.  Based on a risk assessment and subject to the legislative audit committee's approval of including the examination in the audit plan under Section 321.013, the state auditor may examine the recommendations and include as part of the next approved audit of the agency a report on whether the agency has implemented the recommendations and, if so, in what manner.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 785, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 928 (H.B. 3249), Sec. 1.07, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 668 (S.B. 1618), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 990 (H.B. 1781), Sec. 6, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 325.0123 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 325 - Sunset Law|Section 325.0123. Review of Certain Agencies for Respectful Language

Sec. 325.0123.  REVIEW OF CERTAIN AGENCIES FOR RESPECTFUL LANGUAGE.  (a)  As part of its review of a health and human services agency, the commission shall consider and make recommendations regarding the statutory revisions necessary to use the phrase "intellectual disability" instead of "mental retardation" and to use the phrase "person with intellectual disability" instead of "person with mental retardation."(b)  As part of its review of an agency, the commission shall consider and recommend, as appropriate, statutory revisions in accordance with the person first respectful language initiative under Chapter 392.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 272 (H.B. 1481), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 325.0125 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 325 - Sunset Law|Section 325.0125. Review of Certain Agencies

Sec. 325.0125.  REVIEW OF CERTAIN AGENCIES.  (a)  In the two-year period preceding the date scheduled for the abolition of a state agency under this chapter, the commission may exempt certain agencies from the requirements of this chapter relating to staff reports, hearings, and reviews.(b)  The commission may only exempt agencies that have been inactive for a period of two years preceding the date the agency is scheduled for abolition, that have been rendered inactive by an action of the legislature, or that the commission determines are unable to participate in the review due to a declared disaster.(c)  The commission's action in exempting agencies under this section must be done by an affirmative record vote and must be decided by a majority of all members present and voting.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 928 (H.B. 3249), Sec. 1.08, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 850 (S.B. 713), Sec. 8.01, eff. June 16, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 325.0126 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 325 - Sunset Law|Section 325.0126. Monitoring of Recommendations

Sec. 325.0126.  MONITORING OF RECOMMENDATIONS.  During each legislative session, the staff of the commission shall:(1)  monitor legislation affecting agencies that have undergone sunset review immediately before the legislative session;(2)  notify the members of the commission about any amendment to the legislation prepared under Section 325.012(c) that modifies the commission's recommendations for a state agency; and(3)  provide legislative services to support the passage of the legislation prepared under Section 325.012(c).|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 596 (S.B. 619), Sec. 7.05, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 325.0127 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 325 - Sunset Law|Section 325.0127. Cost of Review

Sec. 325.0127.  COST OF REVIEW.  (a)  In this section, "self-directed semi-independent agency" means a state agency that has status as a self-directed semi-independent agency under the Self-Directed Semi-Independent Agency Project Act (Article 8930, Revised Statutes), Chapter 16, Finance Code, Chapter 1105, Occupations Code, or any other law.  The term does not include the Texas Department of Insurance's actuarial division and financial examinations division as those terms are defined by Section 401.251, Insurance Code.(b)  A self-directed semi-independent agency shall pay the costs incurred by the commission in performing a review of the agency under this chapter.  The commission shall determine the costs of the review, and the agency shall pay the amount of those costs promptly on receipt of a statement from the commission regarding those costs.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1279 (H.B. 1675), Sec. 7.01, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 325.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 325 - Sunset Law|Section 325.013. Abolition of Advisory Committees

Sec. 325.013.  ABOLITION OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES.  An advisory committee, the primary function of which is to advise a particular state agency, is abolished on the date set for abolition of the agency unless the advisory committee is expressly continued by law.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 325.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 325 - Sunset Law|Section 325.015. Continuation by Law

Sec. 325.015.  CONTINUATION BY LAW.  (a)  During the regular session immediately before the abolition of a state agency or an advisory committee that is subject to this chapter, the legislature by law may continue the agency or advisory committee for a period not to exceed 12 years.(b)  This chapter does not prohibit the legislature from:(1)  terminating a state agency or advisory committee subject to this chapter at a date earlier than that provided in this chapter;  or(2)  considering any other legislation relative to a state agency or advisory committee subject to this chapter.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 325.018 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 325 - Sunset Law|Section 325.018. Subpoena Power

Sec. 325.018.  SUBPOENA POWER.  (a)  The commission may issue process to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, records, papers, and other objects necessary or proper for the purposes of the commission proceedings.  The process may be served on a witness at any place in this state.(b)  If a majority of the commission directs the issuance of a subpoena, the chairman shall issue the subpoena in the name of the commission.(c)  If the chairman is absent, the chairman's designee may issue a subpoena or other process in the same manner as the chairman.(d)  If necessary to obtain compliance with a subpoena or other process, the commission may issue attachments.  The attachments may be addressed to and served by any peace officer in this state.(e)  Testimony taken under subpoena must be reduced to writing and given under oath subject to the penalties of perjury.(f)  A witness who attends a commission proceeding under process is entitled to the same mileage and per diem as a witness who appears before a grand jury in this state.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 325.019 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 325 - Sunset Law|Section 325.019. Assistance of and Access to State Agencies

Sec. 325.019.  ASSISTANCE OF AND ACCESS TO STATE AGENCIES.  (a)  The commission may request the assistance of state agencies and officers.  When assistance is requested, a state agency or officer shall assist the commission.(b)  In carrying out its functions under this chapter, the commission or its designated staff member may attend any meetings and proceedings of any state agency, including any meeting or proceeding of the governing body of the agency that is closed to the public, and may inspect the records, documents, and files of any state agency, including any record, document, or file that is:(1)  attorney work product;(2)  an attorney-client communication; or(3)  made privileged or confidential by law.(c)  It is the intent of the legislature to allow the commission and its designated staff members to have access to all meetings or proceedings of a state agency being reviewed by the commission under this chapter and to all records, documents, and files of that agency.  To the extent that this section conflicts with other law that purports to limit the commission's access to meetings or proceedings or to records, documents, and files, this section controls.  If federal law prohibits a state agency from disclosing information in a record, document, or file to the commission, including information in a record, document, or file created as a result of or considered during a meeting or proceeding, the state agency may redact the protected information from the record, document, or file.(d)  Communications, including conversations, correspondence, and electronic communications, between the commission or its staff and a state agency that relate to a request by the commission for assistance in conducting a review under this chapter are confidential.  A state agency's internal communications related to a request for assistance by the commission are confidential, including any information prepared or maintained by the state agency at the request of the commission or its staff.  With respect to a document, file, or other record prepared or maintained by the state agency that was created in the normal course of the agency's business and not at the request of the commission, the confidentiality created by this subsection applies only to information in the possession of the commission.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1279 (H.B. 1675), Sec. 7.02, eff. June 14, 2013.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 596 (S.B. 619), Sec. 7.06, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 325.020 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 325 - Sunset Law|Section 325.020. Relocation of Employees

Sec. 325.020.  RELOCATION OF EMPLOYEES.  If an employee is displaced because a state agency or its advisory committee is abolished, reorganized, or continued, the state agency and the Texas Workforce Commission shall make a reasonable effort to relocate the displaced employee.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 928 (H.B. 3249), Sec. 1.11, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 325.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 325 - Sunset Law|Section 325.021. Saving Provision

Sec. 325.021.  SAVING PROVISION.  Except as otherwise expressly provided, abolition of a state agency does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, civil or criminal liabilities that arose, or proceedings that were begun before the effective date of the abolition.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 325.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 325 - Sunset Law|Section 325.022. Review of Proposed Legislation Creating an Agency

Sec. 325.022.  REVIEW OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION CREATING AN AGENCY.  (a)  Each bill filed in a house of the legislature that would create a new state agency or a new advisory committee to a state agency shall be reviewed by the commission.(b)  The commission shall review the bill to determine if:(1)  the proposed functions of the agency or committee could be administered by one or more existing state agencies or advisory committees;(2)  the form of regulation, if any, proposed by the bill is the least restrictive form of regulation that will adequately protect the public;(3)  the bill provides for adequate public input regarding any regulatory function proposed by the bill;  and(4)  the bill provides for adequate protection against conflicts of interest within the agency or committee.(c)  On request, the commission shall forward a written comment on the legislation to the author of the bill and to the presiding officer of the committee to which the bill is referred.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 2.13(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 928 (H.B. 3249), Sec. 1.12, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 325.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 325 - Sunset Law|Section 325.023. Review of Proposed Legislation Regulating an Occupation

Sec. 325.023.  REVIEW OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION REGULATING AN OCCUPATION.  (a)  Not later than December 31 of an odd-numbered year, a member of the legislature may submit proposed legislation that would create an occupational licensing program or significantly affect an existing occupational licensing program to the commission for review and analysis.  A request under this section may be submitted after December 31 of an odd-numbered year on the approval of the commission's chair based on the recommendation of the executive director.  The commission's chair may, on the recommendation of the executive director, deny a request for review under this section.(b)  If the commission reviews and analyzes legislation proposing the regulation of an occupation, the commission shall submit a report to the legislature before the start of the next legislative session regarding the commission's findings on the need for regulating the occupation and the type of regulation recommended, if any.(c)  In analyzing legislation proposing the creation of an occupational licensing program, the commission shall determine whether:(1)  the unregulated practice of the occupation would be inconsistent with the public interest as defined by Section 325.0115;(2)  the public can reasonably be expected to benefit from an assurance of initial and continuing professional skill sets or competencies; and(3)  the public can be more effectively protected by means other than state regulation.(d)  If the commission reviews and analyzes proposed legislation amending an existing occupational licensing program, the commission shall submit a report to the legislature before the start of the next legislative session regarding the commission's findings on the need for the proposed legislation.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 222 (H.B. 86), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 325.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 325 - Sunset Law|Section 325.024. Gifts and Grants

Sec. 325.024.  GIFTS AND GRANTS.  (a)  The commission may accept gifts, grants, and donations from any organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the purpose of funding any activity under this chapter.(b)  All gifts, grants, and donations must be accepted in an open meeting by a majority of the voting members of the commission and reported in the public record of the commission with the name of the donor and purpose of the gift, grant, or donation.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 617, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 325.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 325 - Sunset Law|Section 325.025. River Authorities Subject to Review

Sec. 325.025.  RIVER AUTHORITIES SUBJECT TO REVIEW.  (a)  A river authority listed in Subsection (b) is subject to a limited review under this chapter as if it were a state agency but may not be abolished.(b)  This section applies to the:(1)  Angelina and Neches River Authority;(2)  Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District;(3)  Brazos River Authority;(4)  Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority;(5)  Lavaca-Navidad River Authority;(6)  Lower Colorado River Authority;(7)  Lower Neches Valley Authority;(8)  Nueces River Authority;(9)  Red River Authority of Texas;(10)  Sabine River Authority of Texas;(11)  San Antonio River Authority;(12)  San Jacinto River Authority;(13)  Sulphur River Basin Authority;(14)  Trinity River Authority of Texas;(15)  Upper Colorado River Authority; and(16)  Upper Guadalupe River Authority.(c)  The limited review under this chapter must assess each river authority's:(1)  governance;(2)  management;(3)  operating structure; and(4)  compliance with legislative requirements.(d)  A river authority shall pay the cost incurred by the commission in performing a review of the authority under this section.  The commission shall determine the cost, and the authority shall pay the amount promptly on receipt of a statement from the commission detailing the cost.(e)  A river authority reviewed by the commission under this section may not be required to conduct a management audit under Chapter 292, Title 30, Texas Administrative Code.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 523), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 975 (S.B. 2262), Sec. 4, eff. January 1, 2019.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1046 (H.B. 1920), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 8.008, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 596 (S.B. 619), Sec. 7.07, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 326.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 326 - Cooperation Between Legislative Agencies|Section 326.001. Definition

Sec. 326.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "legislative agency":(1)  means:(A)  the senate;(B)  the house of representatives;(C)  a committee, division, department, or office of the senate or house;(D)  the Texas Legislative Council;(E)  the Legislative Budget Board;(F)  the Legislative Reference Library;(G)  the office of the State Auditor; or(H)  any other agency in the legislative branch of state government; and(2)  does not include the Texas Ethics Commission.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 2.15(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 326.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 326 - Cooperation Between Legislative Agencies|Section 326.002. Provision of Services

Sec. 326.002.  PROVISION OF SERVICES.  (a)  A legislative agency may provide administrative, professional, clerical, data processing, and other services to another legislative agency with or without reimbursement and may transfer equipment, supplies, and materials to the other legislative agency with or without reimbursement.(b)  Reimbursement, if any, must be made under a written contract executed by an officer who is authorized to execute contracts for each agency.(c)  The Texas Legislative Council may transfer money to another legislative agency to cover expenses of the other agency that the executive director of the council determines to be necessary to further a purpose of the council.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 2.15(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 3, eff. June 18, 2021.|