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TX Govt Code § 314.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle B - Legislation|Chapter 314 - Fiscal Notes and Cost Projections|Section 314.004. Equalized Education Funding Impact Statement

Sec. 314.004.  EQUALIZED EDUCATION FUNDING IMPACT STATEMENT.  (a)  The board shall prepare for each bill or resolution that affects public education an equalized education funding impact statement.(b)  The impact statement must evaluate the effect of the bill or resolution on all state equalized funding requirements and policies.(c)  The impact statement must be attached to the bill or resolution immediately following:(1)  the fiscal note attached under Section 314.003; or(2)  if a dynamic fiscal impact statement is prepared under Section 314.005, the dynamic fiscal impact statement.|Added by Acts 1990, 71st Leg., 6th C.S., ch. 1, Sec. 1.18, eff. Sept. 1, 1990.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1108 (H.B. 464), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 314.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle B - Legislation|Chapter 314 - Fiscal Notes and Cost Projections|Section 314.005. Dynamic Fiscal Impact Statement on Tax or Fee Measure

Sec. 314.005.  DYNAMIC FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT ON TAX OR FEE MEASURE.  (a)  The board shall prepare a dynamic fiscal impact statement for each bill or joint resolution:(1)  that raises or lowers the rate or amount of a tax or fee or proposes an amendment to the Texas Constitution that would raise or lower the rate or amount of a tax or fee; and(2)  for which a fiscal note is prepared indicating a positive or negative impact on revenue of at least $75 million annually.(b)  The dynamic fiscal impact statement must, based on dynamic scoring principles, project for the five-year period beginning on the proposed effective date of the change in the rate or amount of the tax or fee the estimated fiscal and economic impacts of raising or lowering the rate or amount of the tax or fee as proposed, including the impact on:(1)  tax or fee receipts; and(2)  the costs of the specific program, if any, that the tax or fee is designed to directly support.(c)  In this section, "dynamic scoring principles" means a method of estimating the pace of economic growth or the change in the aggregate level of economic output and incomes, in response to a change in the rate or amount of a tax or fee, that takes into consideration factors including:(1)  the direct impact on tax or fee receipts and, if the tax or fee is designed to directly support a specific program, on program costs;(2)  the effects on incentives to work, save, invest, and conduct economic affairs;(3)  the resulting change in the overall level of economic activity;(4)  the impact of the resulting higher or lower level of economic activity on tax or fee receipts and, if the tax or fee is designed to directly support a specific program, on program costs; and(5)  a calculation of the net impact of the legislation proposing the change on the unified budget.(d)  The dynamic fiscal impact statement must be attached to the bill or resolution immediately following the fiscal note attached under Section 314.003.(e)  On the fifth anniversary of the effective date of a bill that becomes law for which a dynamic fiscal impact statement was prepared under this section, the comptroller shall prepare and submit to the presiding officer of each house of the legislature a report that assesses the accuracy of the relevant fiscal note prepared for the bill and the accuracy of the relevant dynamic fiscal impact statement prepared for the bill.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1108 (H.B. 464), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 315.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle B - Legislation|Chapter 315 - Economic Impact Statement|Section 315.001. Short Title

Sec. 315.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Economic Impact Statement Act.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 315.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle B - Legislation|Chapter 315 - Economic Impact Statement|Section 315.002. Definition

Sec. 315.002.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "state agency" means:(1)  any department, commission, board, office, or other agency that:(A)  is in the executive branch of state government;(B)  has authority that is not limited to a geographical portion of the state;  and(C)  was created by the constitution or a statute of this state;  or(2)  an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, other than a public junior college or community college.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 315.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle B - Legislation|Chapter 315 - Economic Impact Statement|Section 315.003. State Policy

Sec. 315.003.  STATE POLICY.  Recognizing the impact of the laws and rules of this state on the economy, employment, and enterprise of its people, the legislature declares that the continuing policy of this state is to maintain and create conditions that will sustain and promote the economy, employment, and economic opportunities of the people of Texas.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 315.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle B - Legislation|Chapter 315 - Economic Impact Statement|Section 315.004. Economic Impact Statement

Sec. 315.004.  ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT.  (a)  At the request of the lieutenant governor or speaker of the house of representatives, a state agency shall prepare an economic impact statement for any pending bill or joint resolution that directly affects that agency.  Preparation of the statement shall be coordinated through the Legislative Budget Board director.(b)  The economic impact statement must include:(1)  a brief description of the nature and effect of the proposal;  and(2)  a statement of the manner and extent to which the proposal, if implemented, will directly or indirectly during each of the two years following its effective date:(A)  affect employment in the state, including the number of people affected, the geographic area or areas affected, and the existing level of employment and unemployment in those areas;(B)  affect the construction, modification, alteration, or utilization of any structure, equipment, facility, process, or other asset in the state, including the estimated dollar measure of the action and the geographic area or areas affected;(C)  result in changes in costs of goods and services in the state;(D)  result in changes in revenue and expenditures of state and local governments;  and(E)  have economic impacts within the state other than those specifically described by this subsection.(c)  An economic impact statement that omits any information required by this chapter must specifically note the omission, state the reason for the omission, and estimate the additional time and effort required to obtain the information.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 318.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle B - Legislation|Chapter 318 - Review of Regulatory Programs|Section 318.001. Findings

Sec. 318.001.  FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that:(1)  the interests of the residents of the state are served by the regulation of certain professions and other occupations;(2)  state government actions have produced a substantial increase in the number of regulatory programs;(3)  the legislature should review proposed regulatory programs to better evaluate the need for the programs; and(4)  regulation should not be imposed on any profession or other occupation unless required for the protection of the health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the state.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 9.01(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Govt Code § 318.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle B - Legislation|Chapter 318 - Review of Regulatory Programs|Section 318.002. Considerations

Sec. 318.002.  CONSIDERATIONS.  In evaluating whether a profession or other occupation should be regulated, the following factors should be considered:(1)  whether the unregulated practice of a profession or other occupation may significantly harm or endanger the public health, safety, or welfare and whether the potential for harm is easily recognizable and not remote or dependent on tenuous argument;(2)  whether the practice of a profession or other occupation requires specialized skill or training and whether the public clearly needs and will benefit by assurances of initial and continuing competence of practitioners of the profession or occupation;(3)  whether the regulation would have the effect of directly or indirectly increasing the cost of any goods or services and, if so, whether the increase would be more harmful to the public than the harm that might result from the absence of regulation;(4)  whether the regulatory process would significantly reduce competition in the field and, if so, whether the reduction would be more harmful to the public than the harm that might result from the absence of regulation; and(5)  whether the residents of the state are or may be effectively protected by other means.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 9.01(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Govt Code § 318.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle B - Legislation|Chapter 318 - Review of Regulatory Programs|Section 318.003. Forms of Regulation

Sec. 318.003.  FORMS OF REGULATION.  (a)  If the legislature finds that it is necessary to impose regulation on a profession or other occupation not regulated before August 26, 1985, regulation should be implemented in the least restrictive manner available in the following order:(1)  implementation of a system of registration by which practitioners of the profession or occupation register with a designated state agency, but without the imposition of prequalifications or requirements for issuance of the registration other than payment of a fee, and grounds may be established for suspension or revocation of the registration or other discipline of the registrant;(2)  implementation of a system of licensure by which a practitioner receives recognition by the state that the practitioner has met predetermined qualifications, and persons not so licensed are prohibited from practicing the licensed profession or occupation, and grounds may be established for suspension or revocation of the license or other discipline of the licensee.(b)  Alternative methods of regulation should be implemented when necessary and appropriate in specific cases.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 9.01(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Govt Code § 319.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle B - Legislation|Chapter 319 - Legislation Regarding Judicial System|Section 319.021. Impact Statement on Legislation Imposing Court Costs on Criminal Defendants

Sec. 319.021.  IMPACT STATEMENT ON LEGISLATION IMPOSING COURT COSTS ON CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS.  (a)  This section applies only to a new court cost or fee that is remitted to the comptroller.(b)  The Legislative Budget Board shall prepare an impact statement for each resolution proposing a constitutional amendment or bill that proposes imposing a new court cost or fee on a person charged with a criminal offense or increasing the amount of an existing court cost or fee imposed on a person charged with a criminal offense, including a court cost or fee imposed on conviction or other disposition or postponed disposition of the criminal charge.(c)  The impact statement must show the total amount of court costs and fees that persons will be required to pay under the bill or resolution when considered together with all other applicable laws.(d)  The state auditor shall provide the Legislative Budget Board with the initial data needed to develop a mechanism that will be used to produce the impact statements.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 209, Sec. 84, eff. Oct. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 320.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle B - Legislation|Chapter 320 - Unfunded Mandates on Political Subdivisions|Section 320.001. Definition

Sec. 320.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "mandate" means a requirement made by a statute enacted by the legislature on or after January 1, 1997, that requires a political subdivision to establish, expand, or modify an activity in a way that requires the expenditure of revenue by the political subdivision that would not have been required in the absence of the statutory provision.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 673, Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 785, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 321.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 321 - State Auditor|Section 321.001. Definitions

Sec. 321.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Audit plan" means the outline of work approved by the committee for the State Auditor's Office in a year for the performance of audits and related services, including technical assistance, data analysis, consulting and oversight functions, investigations, and the preparation of audit reports and other types of communications.(2)  "Audit working paper" means all documentary and other information prepared or maintained in conducting an audit or investigation, including all intra-agency and interagency communications relating to an audit or investigation and all draft reports or portions thereof.(3)  "Committee" means the legislative audit committee.(4)  "Department" includes every state department, agency, board, bureau, institution, or commission.(5)  "Risk assessment" means the process by which the State Auditor analyzes risks to the state on the basis of, at a minimum, the following:(A)  the identification of problems that can occur in operational or program areas of departments, including institutions of higher education, that are subject to audit by the State Auditor;(B)  a determination of the potential adverse effects from the problems;  and(C)  a ranking of the risks associated with the problems.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1122, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 785, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 321.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 321 - State Auditor|Section 321.002. Legislative Audit Committee

Sec. 321.002.  LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE.  (a)  The legislative audit committee consists of:(1)  the lieutenant governor;(2)  the speaker of the house of representatives;(3)  the chairman of the senate finance committee;(4)  one member of the senate appointed by the lieutenant governor;(5)  the chairman of the house appropriations committee;  and(6)  the chairman of the house ways and means committee.(b)  In the absence of the chairman of a house or senate committee, the vice-chairman of the respective committee shall act.(c)  Members of the committee serve without compensation but are entitled to actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing official duties.(d)  The committee shall employ necessary clerical assistants as allowed by legislative appropriation.(e)  The lieutenant governor and the speaker are joint chairs of the committee.  The committee shall elect one member to serve as secretary.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1328, Sec. 4, eff. June 21, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 3, Sec. 6.01, eff. Jan. 11, 2004.|
TX Govt Code § 321.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 321 - State Auditor|Section 321.004. Procedure for Tie Vote

Sec. 321.004.  PROCEDURE FOR TIE VOTE.  (a)  If the full committee is present and is not able to resolve a tie vote within a reasonable time on a matter this chapter requires the committee to decide, the committee shall select a member of the house or senate to meet with the committee and to cast the tie-breaking vote.(b)  The seventh member's duty to the committee ends when the member casts the tie-breaking vote and the matter is resolved.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 321.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 321 - State Auditor|Section 321.005. Appointment of State Auditor

Sec. 321.005.  APPOINTMENT OF STATE AUDITOR.  (a)  The committee shall appoint a State Auditor to investigate all custodians of state funds, disbursing agents, and department personnel.(b)  The committee shall execute a written declaration of the person appointed State Auditor and file the declaration with the secretary of state.(c)  The State Auditor serves at the will of the committee.(d)  The committee shall fill any vacancy in the office of State Auditor.(e)  A majority vote of the committee members is sufficient to exercise any action authorized by this section.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 2.08(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 862, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 321.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 321 - State Auditor|Section 321.006. Requirements for Appointment

Sec. 321.006.  REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT.  To be eligible for appointment as State Auditor, a person must have unquestioned integrity and moral character and must have had at least five years' experience:(1)  as a certified public accountant in this or another state;  and(2)  in a professional or administrative position a major duty of which involved fiscal management, the review of fiscal management, or the auditing or review of operational efficiency or program performance.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 2.08(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 862, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 321.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 321 - State Auditor|Section 321.007. Conflict of Interest

Sec. 321.007.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST.  (a)  The State Auditor may not serve as an ex officio member on any administrative board or commission.(b)  The State Auditor may not have a financial interest in the transactions of any department.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 321.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 321 - State Auditor|Section 321.008. Qualifying for Office

Sec. 321.008.  QUALIFYING FOR OFFICE.  (a)  To qualify for office, the State Auditor must take the constitutional oath of office.(b)  The State Auditor must file the oath with the secretary of state not later than the 10th day after the date on which the committee appointed the State Auditor, or the committee or a majority of the committee members shall appoint another qualified person as State Auditor.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 2.08(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 862, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 31, 1987;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1122, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 321.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 321 - State Auditor|Section 321.010. First Assistant State Auditor

Sec. 321.010.  FIRST ASSISTANT STATE AUDITOR.  (a)  The State Auditor may appoint a first assistant state auditor.(b)  The first assistant state auditor shall:(1)  perform the duties and assignments prescribed by the State Auditor;  and(2)  act as the State Auditor when the State Auditor is absent.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 321.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 321 - State Auditor|Section 321.011. Personnel

Sec. 321.011.  PERSONNEL.  (a)  The State Auditor may employ a professional staff, including assistant auditors and stenographic and clerical personnel.(b)  The State Auditor may conduct professional examinations to determine the qualifications of prospective staff members.(c)  The State Auditor may discharge any assistant auditors or stenographic or clerical personnel at any time for any reason satisfactory to the State Auditor and without a hearing.(d)  The State Auditor and staff are to be free from partisan politics, and the State Auditor is free to select the most efficient personnel available for each position in his office so that the State Auditor may render to the legislature the service the legislature has a right to expect.  It is against public policy and illegal for a member of the legislature, an officer or employee of the state, or an officer or employee of a state department to recommend or suggest that the State Auditor appoint a person to a position on the state auditor's staff.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 862, Sec. 4, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 321.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 321 - State Auditor|Section 321.012. Expenditures and Salaries

Sec. 321.012.  EXPENDITURES AND SALARIES.  (a)  The committee directs and controls the expenditure of any money appropriated to the office of the State Auditor and must approve the State Auditor's appropriation requests and audit plan.(b)  Before payment may be made on a voucher issued for payment of the salaries and expenses of the office, the State Auditor must approve the voucher.(c)  The salaries of the assistant auditors and stenographic and clerical personnel may not exceed the amounts paid by other departments for similar services.(d)  Salaries shall be paid monthly.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 641, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 785, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 321.0131 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 321 - State Auditor|Section 321.0131. Financial Audit

Sec. 321.0131.  FINANCIAL AUDIT.  A financial audit is an audit to determine:(1)  in the case of the state or a department, whether the records, books, and accounts of the audited entity accurately reflect its financial and fiscal operations;(2)  whether the audited entity is maintaining effective accounting control over revenues, obligations, expenditures, assets, and liabilities;(3)  whether the accounting and record-keeping of collections of state revenues and receipts by the audited entity are fair, accurate, and in accordance with law;(4)  whether the accounting and record-keeping of money or negotiable securities or similar assets handled by the audited entity on behalf of the state or received from the state and held in trust by the audited entity are proper, accurate, and in accordance with law;  and(5)  whether financial, program, and statistical reports of the audited entity are fairly presented.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 862, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.|