Title GV, Government Code

Sec. 321.022. COORDINATION OF INVESTIGATIONS. (a) If the administrative head of a department or entity that is subject to audit by the state auditor has reasonable cause to believe that money received from the state by the department or entity or by a client or contractor of the …

Sec. 321.023. SEAL. The state auditor shall obtain a seal with "State Auditor, State of Texas" engraved around the margin and a five-pointed star in the center to be used to authenticate official documents issued by the state auditor. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 584, Sec. …

Sec. 322.001. MEMBERSHIP. (a) The Legislative Budget Board consists of: (1) the lieutenant governor; (2) the speaker of the house of representatives; (3) the chairman of the senate finance committee; (4) the chairman of the house appropriations committee; (5) the chairman of the …

Sec. 322.003. QUORUM; MEETINGS. (a) A majority of the members of the board from each house constitutes a quorum to transact business. If a quorum is present, the board may act on any matter that is within its jurisdiction by a majority vote. (b) The board shall meet as often as n…

Sec. 322.004. DIRECTOR. (a) The board shall appoint a director to serve at the pleasure of the board. The director is accountable only to the board. (b) The director may make recommendations and, when the board specifically requests, shall make recommendations on a matter before …

Sec. 322.005. PERSONNEL. (a) The director may employ personnel as necessary to perform the functions of the board. (b) The director shall set the salaries of the personnel employed by the director. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by: Acts 2005, …

Sec. 322.007. ESTIMATES AND REPORTS. (a) Each institution, department, agency, officer, employee, or agent of the state shall submit any estimate or report relating to appropriations requested by the board or under the board's direction. (b) Each estimate or report shall be submi…

Sec. 322.008. APPROPRIATIONS BILL. (a) The director, under the direction of the board, shall prepare the general appropriations bill for introduction at each regular legislative session. (b) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 943 (H.B. 3), Sec. 4.001(b), eff. September 1…

Sec. 322.0081. BUDGET DOCUMENTS ONLINE. (a) The board shall post on the board's Internet website documents prepared by the board that are provided to a committee, subcommittee, or conference committee of either house of the legislature in connection with an appropriations bill. (…

Sec. 322.0082. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN EDUCATION FUNDS REQUIRED. (a) The director shall include in the budget of estimated appropriations prepared under Section 322.008(c): (1) the amount set aside under Section 43.001(d), Education Code, by the State Board of Education from the ava…

Sec. 322.009. INSPECTION COMMITTEES. Either of the joint chairs of the board, with the approval of the board, may appoint a committee to visit, inspect, and report on any state institution, department, agency, officer, or employee. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept…

Sec. 322.010. INSPECTIONS AND HEARINGS. (a) The board or an employee under the direction of the board may inspect the property, equipment, and facilities of a state department or agency for which an appropriation is to be made and may inspect all accounts and general and local fu…

Sec. 322.011. PERFORMANCE AUDITS AND REPORTS. (a) The board shall establish a system of performance audits and evaluations designed to provide a comprehensive and continuing review of the programs and operations of each state institution, department, agency, or commission. (b) Th…

Sec. 322.012. GIFTS AND GRANTS. (a) The board may accept gifts, grants, and donations from any organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the purpose of funding any activity under this chapter. (b) All gifts, grants, and donations must be accepte…

Sec. 322.013. REVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL POLICY IMPLEMENTATION. (a) The standing committees of the senate and house of representatives with primary jurisdiction over the public school system shall oversee and review the implementation of legislative education policy by state agencies …

Sec. 322.014. REPORT ON MAJOR INVESTMENT FUNDS. (a) In this section, "state investment fund" means any investment fund administered by or under a contract with any state governmental entity, including a fund: (1) established by statute or by the Texas Constitution; or (2) adminis…

Sec. 322.015. REVIEW OF INTERSCHOLASTIC COMPETITION. The board may periodically review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of the policies, management, fiscal affairs, and operations of an organization that is a component or part of a state agency or institution and that…

Sec. 322.016. PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS. (a) The board may periodically review the effectiveness and efficiency of the operations of school districts, including the district's expenditures for its officers' and employees' travel services. A review of a school distric…

Sec. 322.0165. PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) In this section, "public junior college" and "general academic teaching institution" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code. (b) The board may periodically review the effectiveness an…

Sec. 322.017. EFFICIENCY REVIEW OF STATE AGENCIES. (a) In this section, "state agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 2056.001. (b) The board periodically may review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of the policies, management, fiscal affairs, and operations of s…

Sec. 322.0171. EFFICIENCY REVIEW OF RIVER AUTHORITIES. (a) The board periodically may review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of the policies, management, fiscal affairs, and operations of a river authority. (b) The board shall report the findings of a review and anal…

Sec. 322.0175. STRATEGIC FISCAL REVIEW OF STATE AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS. (a) The board shall perform a strategic fiscal review for each state agency currently the subject of Sunset Advisory Commission review under Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act). The board shall not perform a review…

Sec. 322.018. RECORDS MANAGEMENT REVIEW. (a) In this section, "state agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 2056.001. (b) The board may periodically review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of the policies and management of a state governmental committee or state …

Sec. 322.019. CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY ANALYSIS. (a) The board may develop and perform functions to promote a more effective and cohesive state criminal justice system. (b) The board may serve as the statistical analysis center for the state and as the liaison for the state to the…

Sec. 322.020. MAJOR CONTRACTS DATABASE. (a) In this section, "major contract" means: (1) a contract for which notice is required under one of the following sections: (A) Section 2054.008; (B) Section 2166.2551; (C) Section 2254.006; or (D) Section 2254.0301; or (2) a contract, in…

Sec. 322.022. PUBLIC HEARING ON INTERIM BUDGET REDUCTION REQUEST. (a) In this section: (1) "Interim budget reduction request" means a request communicated in any manner for a state agency to make adjustments to the strategies, methods of finance, performance measures, or riders a…

Sec. 322.024. REDUCTION OF RELIANCE ON AVAILABLE DEDICATED REVENUE FOR BUDGET CERTIFICATION. (a) In this section, "available dedicated revenue" means revenue that Section 403.095 makes available for certification under Section 403.121. (b) The board shall: (1) develop and impleme…

Sec. 323.001. CREATION AND MEMBERSHIP. (a) The Texas Legislative Council is an agency of the legislative branch of state government. (b) The council consists of: (1) the lieutenant governor; (2) the speaker of the house of representatives; (3) the chairman of the house administra…

Sec. 323.003. MEETINGS. (a) The council shall meet as often as necessary to perform its duties. Meetings may be held at any time at the request of either of the joint chairs of the council. (b) A majority of the members of the council from each house of the legislature constitute…

Sec. 323.004. EXPENSES OF MEMBERS. Members of the council are entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in performing functions as members of the council. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 323.005. COUNCIL EXPENDITURES; SALARIES. (a) The amount of allowable expenditures for the council is determined by legislative appropriation. (b) The council shall determine the salaries of its assistants and employees. (c) The certificate of either of the joint chairs of th…

Sec. 323.006. POWERS AND DUTIES. (a) The council shall: (1) study and investigate the functions and problems of state departments, agencies, and officers; (2) conduct investigations and studies and make reports that may be considered useful to the legislative branch of state gove…

Sec. 323.007. STATUTORY REVISION PROGRAM. (a) The council shall plan and execute a permanent statutory revision program for the systematic and continuous study of the statutes of this state and for the formal revision of the statutes on a topical or code basis. The purpose of the…

Sec. 323.008. STATUTORY REVISION ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (a) If the council determines a need exists, either of the joint chairs of the council may appoint statutory revision advisory committees to advise the council on matters relating to the revision of particular subjects of the l…

Sec. 323.009. ORIENTATION FOR MEMBERS-ELECT. (a) The council may reimburse members-elect of the legislature for travel expenses incurred in attending an orientation program conducted by the council between the date of the general election and the convening of the regular legislat…

Sec. 323.010. INVESTIGATIONS AND SURVEYS. (a) The council or a council committee authorized by the council to hold hearings may hold public or executive hearings to make investigations and surveys. (b) The hearing shall be held at a time and place in the state determined by the c…

Sec. 323.011. SUBPOENAS. (a) The council or a council committee may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, records, or other documents in their custody. (b) A subpoena must be signed by either of the joint chairs of the council. (c) The…

Sec. 323.012. ASSISTANCE FROM OTHER AGENCIES. (a) The council may request assistance and advice from all state departments or agencies, including the: (1) attorney general; (2) Texas State Library; and (3) State Auditor. (b) On the request of either of the joint chairs of the cou…

Sec. 323.014. COMPUTER ACCESS, INFORMATION, AND USE. (a) The council shall consider each application for direct access to a computer under its control in which confidential information is stored or processed or that is connected with another computer in which confidential informa…

Sec. 323.0145. ELECTRONIC AVAILABILITY OF LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION THROUGH THE INTERNET. (a) In this section: (1) "Internet" means the largest nonproprietary nonprofit cooperative public computer network, popularly known as the Internet. (2) "Legislative information" means: (A) a …

Sec. 323.015. COMPUTER SECURITY; PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly gains access to information stored or maintained by a computer under the control of the council and the person is not authorized by the council to have access to tha…

Sec. 323.016. GIFTS AND GRANTS. (a) The council may accept gifts, grants, and donations from any organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the purpose of funding any activity under this chapter. (b) All gifts, grants, and donations must be accep…

Sec. 323.017. CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS. (a) Communications, including conversations, correspondence, and electronic communications, between a member of the legislature or the lieutenant governor, an officer of the house or senate, a legislative agency, office, o…

Sec. 323.018. RECORDS OF DRAFTING AND OTHER REQUESTS. Records relating to requests of council staff for the drafting of proposed legislation or for assistance, information, advice, or opinion are: (1) subject to legislative privilege; and (2) not public information and not subjec…

Sec. 323.019. STATISTICAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AND STUDIES. (a) The council may gather and analyze information relating to public education and other public services for the purpose of conducting statistical and demographic research and producing reports. (b) State agencie…

Sec. 323.020. CONTRACTS TO PERFORM STATISTICAL OR DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS; CONFIDENTIALITY. (a) Subsections (c)-(g) do not apply in relation to a statistical or demographic analysis of information related to the redistricting process. (b) At the request of a state agency, the counci…