The bill amends various sections of the Texas Government Code and Finance Code to establish new sunset review dates for certain governmental entities. Specifically, the Credit Union Department, the State Office of Administrative Hearings, and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department are now set to be reviewed by the Sunset Advisory Commission with a sunset date of September 1, 2031, instead of the previously scheduled 2027. Additionally, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will have a sunset date of September 1, 2033. The bill also repeals a section related to the State Soil and Water Conservation Board that previously set a sunset date of 2035.

Furthermore, the bill introduces amendments to the Texas Sunset Act, including changes to the reporting requirements for agencies under review. It specifies that agencies must report to the commission before September 1 of the odd-numbered year prior to their scheduled abolition or review, and it clarifies the commission's duties in verifying these reports and conducting public hearings. The bill aims to enhance oversight and accountability of state agencies while ensuring that the Sunset Advisory Commission can effectively evaluate their performance and relevance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Finance Code 15.212, Government Code 2003.023, Human Resources Code 202.010, Occupations Code 801.003, Government Code 325.007, Government Code 325.0075, Government Code 325.008, Government Code 325.009, Government Code 325.0125 (Finance Code 15, Government Code 2003, Occupations Code 801, Government Code 325, Human Resources Code 202)