Sunset Advisory Commission
The Sunset Advisory Commission is a 12-member legislative commission tasked with improving the efficiency of Texas state agencies, identifying waste, and reviewing whether agencies can be eliminated or merged.
Impeachment in Texas
Impeachment is the power of a legislative body to address charges of impropriety or criminality by a government…
Texas Ethics Commission
Purpose and Duties The Texas Ethics Commission is a state agency that maintains records of financial disclosures by…
Public Information
What is considered public information in Texas? Which government documents do the public have the right to access?
Legislative Budget Board
The Legislative Budget Board (LBB) is a legislative agency in Texas that plays a key role in the…
Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct
The Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct is an independent state agency responsible for investigating allegations of judicial misconduct…
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is a regulatory agency responsible for monitoring compliance with state laws and…
State Auditor’s Office
The Texas State Auditor’s Office (SAO) is a state agency tasked with investigating financial improprieties, including accounting errors,…
Texas Open Meetings Act
The meetings of governing bodies in Texas must be open to the public and announced with an agenda in advance.