Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 81st Legislature.
Impact
The resolution impacts state laws by outlining the employment policies and operational guidelines for the House, including stipulations about committee members’ expenses and staff salaries. Such formalization of operations is expected to promote accountability and transparency within the legislative body, ensuring that the funds allocated are utilized effectively and in accordance with the established policies. The resolution articulates how operating budgets are determined and managed, which could set precedence for future legislative budget considerations.
Summary
HR3, also referred to as the Housekeeping Resolution, serves as a fundamental framework for the operational procedures of the House of Representatives in the Texas Legislature during the 81st legislative term. This resolution is intended to streamline the operations of the House, detailing various administrative aspects ranging from the powers and duties of the Speaker to the management of House accounts. It sets forth provisions for the organization and functioning of legislative committees, staff compensation, and the rules governing members’ conduct within the legislative setting.
Contention
While the resolution provides a structured approach to House operations, there may be points of contention surrounding the specificity of budget allocations and the extent of authority granted to the Speaker and the Committee on House Administration. Concerns might arise regarding the potential for overreach in administrative powers and the implications of these rules on legislative autonomy. Discussions among the members may reflect differing philosophies on local control versus centralized legislative authority, influencing future legislative dynamics during the 81st Legislature.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the southern border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.