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TX HB5511

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Salman Bhojani

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the comptroller to review all boards, commissions, committees, councils, groups, and task forces under the comptroller's jurisdiction to assess their continuing necessity and whether they promote efficient operations

  • Comptroller must submit a report to the legislature by December 1, 2026 identifying entities that no longer serve a continuing purpose or promote efficiency

  • The review requirement expires December 31, 2026

  • Repeals three specific Government Code provisions: Section 403.028(f), Section 403.1042, and Section 403.618, which pertain to certain committees under the comptroller's jurisdiction

  • Removes the requirement for the comptroller to consult with an advisory committee when using account earnings for investment expenses, allowing the comptroller to independently hire investment consultants

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the review of existing boards and commissions under the jurisdiction of the comptroller for continuity and to the repeal of certain committees under the jurisdiction of the comptroller.

COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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