H.B. No. 4072 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 as mandated by the newly introduced Section 325.0085. This new section outlines a process for evaluating the cost savings associated with relocating state agency headquarters that are currently situated in Travis County or adjacent counties. The commission, with assistance from the Texas Facilities Commission, is tasked with assessing various factors over a ten-year period, including costs related to leasing or purchasing new office space, moving expenses, and the market value of existing state-owned properties.

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 designated location. The bill aims to enhance the efficiency of state operations by potentially reducing costs associated with maintaining agency headquarters in Travis County and its vicinity. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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