Bill: SB 241, 86(R) - 2019
Committee
Senate Business & Commerce
2nd Chamber Committee
House State Affairs
Vote Recommendation
Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Jane Nelson
Sponsor(s)
Oscar Longoria
Bill Caption
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
Fiscal Notes
According to the Legislative Budget Board, no significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 241 would update reporting requirements for state agencies and other governmental units by repealing obsolete reports, modifying certain reports, and removing recipients who no longer need to receive certain reports.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Texas Action supports SB 241 because it promotes our principle of limited government by shrinking the reporting requirements of agencies and eliminating obsolete requirements and redundancies. This bill would save valuable state resources while also allowing agencies to focus on priorities.