Bill: SB 1166, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Education
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Paul Bettencourt
Co-Author(s)
Sylvia Garcia
Bill Caption
Relating to providing for the review of certain county departments of education by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Fiscal Notes
An impact of $0 through the biennium ending August 31, 2019.
The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of
funds to implement the provisions of the bill.
Bill Analysis
SB 1166 is a bracketed bill that would require the Sunset Commission to review (without the authority to abolish) the Harris County Department of Education as if it were a state agency. This review would be conducted by September, 2019.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill supports our principle of limited government by providing a path for transparency and accountability for the Harris County Department of Education. We support SB 1166.
