Sunset Advisory Commission
Mechanism for improving the efficiency of state government in Texas, eliminating waste, and preventing fraud and abuse
Impeachment in Texas
Process for removing senior officials in cases of corruption or misconduct
Texas Ethics Commission
Collecting data on the messy world of political fundraising
Texas Public Information Act
What is considered public information in Texas? Which government documents do the public have the right to access?
Legislative Budget Board
Agency guides key spending decisions and provides fiscal oversight
Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct
Agency tasked with enforcing judicial ethics rules
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
State regulator overseeing local jails
Texas State Auditor’s Office
Legislative agency that investigates financial waste, fraud, and mismanagement
Texas Open Meetings Act
Government bodies in Texas like city councils and school boards must open their meetings to the public