S.B. No. 860 proposes the abolition of the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee in Texas. The bill includes the repeal of Chapter 328 of the Government Code, which pertains to this committee. Additionally, it amends Section 493.027(b) to require the director to submit an annual report to each standing committee of the legislature with primary jurisdiction over the department, replacing the previous requirement to report to the now-abolished committee. The report will include input from employee organizations regarding the impact of meetings on recruitment, retention, and employee morale.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 508.1445(a) to remove the requirement for the board to report to the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee, instead directing the report to the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house, and the presiding officers of relevant standing committees. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 493.027, Government Code 508.1445 (Government Code 508, Government Code 493)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 493.027, Government Code 508.1445 (Government Code 508, Government Code 493)