Official account of the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission. Identifying and eliminating waste, duplication, and inefficiency in Texas government since 1977.
The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission is a 12-member legislative commission tasked with identifying and eliminating waste, duplication, and inefficiency for more than 130 Texas state agencies. The Commission questions the need for each agency, looks for potential duplication of other public services or programs, and considers new and innovative changes to improve each agency's operations and activi
07/01/2021
The Sunset Commission’s final report on reviews for the 87th Legislature is now online at
Texas Sunset Commission | The Final Results of Sunset Reviews 2020–2021 is now available. Staff Reports for each agency, including the final results from the 87th Legislative Session, are also available under Current Reviews. The Sunset Commission is seeking energetic, motivated, analytical, and innovative individuals with...
The Sunset Commission seeks energetic, motivated, analytical, and innovative people with a desire to help government work smarter. Learn more about what Sunset policy analysts do and how to apply.
06/07/2021
Summaries of the final results of the 2019-2021 Sunset reviews are now available online.
Agencies Currently Under Review | Texas Sunset Commission Agencies Under Review for the 2019–2021 Review Cycle 87th Legislative Session How to Participate Review Schedule Agriculture, Texas Department of Anatomical Board of the State of Texas Animal Health Commission, Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation, Texas Brazos River Authority Credit Union Dep...
05/03/2021
Congrats to the amazingly adaptable Texas Sunset Advisory Commission for successfully reviewing and improving 19 state agencies during the pandemic, despite major adjustments to review processes and office operations.
The Sunset Commission is discussing the status report on Implementation of 2019 Sunset Recommendations.
01/13/2021
The Sunset Commission is voting on recommendations to the Texas Legislature for 10 agencies. Join the meeting and see the full agenda at https://www.sunset.texas.gov/meetings.
Sunset Commission Meetings | Texas Sunset Commission All meetings of the Sunset Commission are open to the public. The Commission generally considers each agency under review during two public meetings. About a month after release of a Sunset staff report, the Commission discusses the report’s recommendations and takes testimony from the public. Any...
12/07/2020
Chairman John Cyrier has convened the Sunset Advisory Commission public hearing and decision meeting. The commission will hear invited testimony on nine staff reports and will vote on decisions on nine agencies. The commission may seek to complete its two-day agenda today if time allows. Watch the meeting live. https://www.sunset.texas.gov/meetings
Updates will be posted all day on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tx_sunset.
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11/20/2020
The Texas Sunset Commission has released staff reports on the Brazos River Authority, San Jacinto River Authority, Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission, and State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. View the reports and submit public comments at https://www.sunset.texas.gov/.
Texas Sunset Commission | The Sunset Commission Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, November 12, 2020, has been cancelled due to circumstances related to COVID-19. The meeting will be rescheduled sometime during the week of December 7th. The Sunset Commission staff reports regarding the Texas Commission on Jail Standards and Tex...
The Sunset Commission's public meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 12, has been cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled sometime in December. Check the website for updates. sunset.texas.gov
The Texas Sunset Commission has released staff reports for the Texas Commission on Jail Standards and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
https://www.sunset.texas.gov/reviews-and-reports/agencies/texas-commission-jail-standards
https://www.sunset.texas.gov/reviews-and-reports/agencies/texas-commission-law-enforcement
10/27/2020
The Sunset Advisory Commission has released the agenda for the November 12 public meeting. No public testimony will be taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the public is welcome to submit written comments online.
Sunset Commission Meetings | Texas Sunset Commission All meetings of the Sunset Commission are open to the public. The Commission generally considers each agency under review during two public meetings. About a month after release of a Sunset staff report, the Commission discusses the report’s recommendations and takes testimony from the public. Any...
09/23/2020
Today's Sunset Advisory Commission public hearing is in progress. Seven staff reports are on the agenda. Watch the meeting live.
Sunset Commission Meetings | Texas Sunset Commission All meetings of the Sunset Commission are open to the public. The Commission generally considers each agency under review during two public meetings. About a month after release of a Sunset staff report, the Commission discusses the report’s recommendations and takes testimony from the public. Any...