S.B. No. 1943 seeks to improve the review and audit processes of state agency operations in Texas by introducing a new definition for "regulatory agency" and requiring the Sunset Advisory Commission to provide information on public participation during agency reviews. The bill mandates that state agencies under review notify the public and solicit input on their performance. Additionally, it requires these agencies to analyze their performance over the past ten years and evaluate their performance measure targets as specified in the General Appropriations Act.

The legislation establishes a new chapter focused on efficiency audits, which will be overseen by the state auditor. Each agency will undergo these audits to assess their economy, efficiency, and effectiveness, with findings reported to the legislature and made publicly available. The bill also introduces new requirements for agencies regarding the implementation of audit recommendations, including a justification for any recommendations not implemented. It repeals Section 322.017 of the Government Code to streamline the auditing process and requires the state auditor to adopt a schedule for conducting efficiency audits by January 1, 2026. The provisions of this Act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 325.002, Government Code 325.009, Government Code 325.010, Government Code 325.012, Government Code 322.017 (Government Code 325, Government Code 322)