Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HCR57

Introduced

2/19/09

Refer

2/23/09

Report Pass

4/8/09

Refer

5/1/09

Report Pass

5/12/09

Enrolled

5/24/09

Passed

6/19/09

Caption

Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.

Impact

The resolution establishes a framework for the operation of these joint committees, which will consist of a mix of legislators, state officials, and citizens selected by the presiding officers of both houses. Each committee must prepare and present proposals for budget and staffing within four weeks of creation, leading to streamlined operations during the interim between regular sessions. The incorporation of citizen members is a notable aspect of HCR57, allowing greater public input into the legislative process and ensuring representation that aligns with community interests.

Summary

HCR57 is a concurrent resolution passed by the Texas Legislature that authorizes the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create and appoint interim joint legislative study committees. This resolution has been a regular practice over the last 13 legislative sessions, enabling the legislature to address ongoing issues that may be unresolved by the time of sine die adjournment or new issues that surface thereafter. By granting this authority, HCR57 aims to foster a comprehensive analysis of various legislative matters through collaborative efforts among lawmakers and appointed citizen members.

Contention

While the resolution primarily focuses on procedural aspects, it raises potential areas of contention regarding the balance of power between legislative leaders and the roles of citizen committee members. Concerns may arise about the influence of appointed members on legislative outcomes and whether this structure sufficiently incorporates diverse viewpoints. Furthermore, the stipulation for joint proclamations to outline study topics and committee composition could lead to debates over transparency and accountability in how these committees operate and report their findings.

Latest HCR57 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SCR22

Authorizing the creation and appointment of joint legislative study committees by the lieutenant governor and speaker of the House of Representatives.

TX HCR63

Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker to create a joint interim committee to study suicide prevention in Texas.

TX HCR64

Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.

TX HCR65

Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House to create a joint interim committee to study domestic violence in Texas.

TX HCR62

Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study motorcycle operator profiling by law enforcement officers.

TX HCR69

Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study the construction of a second vehicular causeway connecting Padre Island to the mainland.

TX SCR1

Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study issuance of credit against required recapture payments for Gulf Coast county school districts with excess facilities costs.

TX HCR116

TX SCR56

TX SCR2

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