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TX HB12

TX HB12
Relating to the review and audit of certain state agency operations.

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Introduced
03/06/2025
In Committee
05/12/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the review and audit of certain state agency operations.

AI Summary

This bill enhances the review and audit processes for state agencies in Texas by introducing several key provisions. First, it defines a "regulatory agency" as a state executive branch entity with statewide authority that can grant, deny, or revoke licenses. The bill requires state agencies undergoing review to proactively inform the public about the review process, including posting notices on their websites and, for regulatory agencies, notifying licensed individuals about public hearings. The Sunset Advisory Commission will now be required to provide more comprehensive reports on regulatory agencies, including a 10-year performance analysis, evaluation of performance measures, and an assessment of how well the agency's targets align with its mission and goals. Additionally, the bill establishes a new requirement for mandatory efficiency audits of state agencies, which will be conducted every four years before a scheduled sunset review. These audits will examine resource usage, identify cost-saving opportunities, and require agencies to submit implementation plans for recommended improvements. The goal is to increase transparency, public participation, and operational efficiency in state government agencies, with the first comprehensive audit schedule to be adopted by January 1, 2026, and the provisions taking effect on September 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Government Affairs

Sponsors (49)

Keith Bell (R)*,  Terry Canales (D)*,  Giovanni Capriglione (R)*,  Todd Hunter (R)*,  Tan Parker (R)*,  David Spiller (R)*,  Greg Bonnen (R),  Ben Bumgarner (R),  David Cook (R),  Brandon Creighton (R),  Jay Dean (R),  Mark Dorazio (R),  Stan Gerdes (R),  Ryan Guillen (R),  Kelly Hancock (R),  Cody Harris (R),  Richard Hayes (R),  Cole Hefner (R),  Hillary Hickland (R),  Carrie Isaac (R),  Jo Jones (D),  Helen Kerwin (R),  Lois Kolkhorst (R),  Marc LaHood (R),  Stan Lambert (R),  Mitch Little (R),  Janie Lopez (R),  A.J. Louderback (R),  J.M. Lozano (R),  John Lujan (R),  Don McLaughlin (R),  Will Metcalf (R),  Brent Money (R),  Penny Morales Shaw (D),  Matt Morgan (R),  Candy Noble (R),  Tom Oliverson (R),  Jared Patterson (R),  Dennis Paul (R),  Katrina Pierson (R),  Mihaela Plesa (D),  Joanne Shofner (R),  Valoree Swanson (R),  Carl Tepper (R),  Ellen Troxclair (R),  Cody Vasut (R),  Denise Villalobos (R),  Wesley Virdell (R),  Trey Wharton (R), 

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25 (on 06/20/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB12
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00012F.htm
Fiscal Note (Enrolled) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00012F.htm
Fiscal Note (Senate Amendments Printing) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00012A.htm
Senate Amendment (S 2) F1-Parker https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/amendments/html/HB00012S2F1.HTM
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00012S.htm
Analysis (Senate Committee Report) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB00012S.htm
Fiscal Note (Senate Committee Report) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00012S.htm
Fiscal Note (Engrossed) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00012E.htm
Analysis (Engrossed) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB00012E.htm
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00012E.htm
House Amendment (H 2) 1-Bell, Keith https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/amendments/html/HB00012H21.HTM
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00012H.htm
Analysis (House Committee Report) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB00012H.htm
Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00012H.htm
Fiscal Note (Introduced) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00012I.htm
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00012I.htm
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