S.B. No. 1004 proposes amendments to the Government Code regarding the relocation of state agency headquarters. The bill modifies Section 325.008(a) by adding a requirement for the commission to conduct an evaluation of the implementation of its recommendations from previous legislative sessions. Additionally, it introduces a new Section 325.0085, which mandates that for state agencies headquartered in Travis County or adjacent counties, the commission, with assistance from the Texas Facilities Commission, must evaluate the potential cost savings of relocating these headquarters outside of Travis County or adjacent counties. The evaluation will consider various factors over a ten-year period, including costs associated with leasing or purchasing new office space, moving expenses, and the market value of the current property.

If the commission finds that relocating a state agency's headquarters would result in cost savings, the agency is required to proceed with the relocation to the location determined by the commission. This bill aims to enhance the efficiency of state operations by potentially reducing costs associated with maintaining agency headquarters in high-cost areas. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 325.008 (Government Code 325)