Bill

SB 215

87(R) - 2021
Senate Education
Senate Education
Public Education

Contact the Author

Paul Bettencourt

Phone:

512-463-0107

Capitol Office:

3E.16

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Paul Bettencourt
Brandon Creighton
Kelly Hancock
Bryan Hughes
Eddie Lucio Jr.
Jane Nelson
Angela Paxton
Kel Seliger
Royce West
Judith Zaffirini

Co-Author(s)

Dawn Buckingham

Bill Caption

Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 215 would establish the office of inspector general as a division within the Texas Education Agency. The commissioner would appoint an inspector general to serve as director of the office who serves until removed by the commissioner.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports SB 215 because it would promote limited government through additional accountability and an improved mechanism for investigating and dealing with waste, fraud, and abuse in the Texas public school system.

Contact the Author

Paul Bettencourt

Phone:

512-463-0107

Capitol Office:

3E.16

Email: