Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1230

Filed

Out of Senate Committee

4/17/09

Voted on by Senate

4/22/09

Out of House Committee

5/13/09

Voted on by House

Governor Action

Bill Becomes Law

Caption

Relating to the establishment of the Legislative Committee on Aging and other initiatives relating to the aging population of this state.

Impact

The establishment of this committee is expected to streamline legislative actions aimed at improving the quality of life for the aging demographic in Texas. By focusing on specific studies and unmet needs, the committee's authority to analyze state and local services should foster informed recommendations for necessary legislation. The expectation is that regular reports provided to the standing committees of both legislative chambers will help maintain accountability and prioritize aging issues in state policy discussions.

Summary

Senate Bill 1230 proposes the establishment of the Legislative Committee on Aging in Texas, aimed at addressing the needs and issues faced by the state's aging population. This act amends Chapter 161 of the Human Resources Code and introduces a new subchapter that mandates the committee to oversee studies related to health care, income, transportation, housing, education, and employment requirements of older Texans. The bill emphasizes the importance of representation by including members from both the Senate and House of Representatives, as well as public members appointed by legislative leaders.

Contention

While the bill is largely seen as a positive step toward addressing the challenges faced by the elderly, there may be varying perspectives on the efficiency and authority of the committee. Critics might argue about the potential for bureaucratic delays or the effectiveness of a newly established committee in addressing long-standing issues. Additionally, stakeholders from within the aging community may have differing views on the priority of issues to be addressed, suggesting that not all voices may be equally heard in this legislative process.

Companion Bills

TX HB610

Similar Relating to the establishment of the Legislative Committee on Aging and other initiatives relating to the aging population of this state.

Previously Filed As

TX HB728

Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.

TX HB4440

Relating to state and local government responses to a pandemic disaster, including the establishment of the Pandemic Disaster Legislative Oversight Committee.

TX HB20

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.

TX HB4559

Relating to the application of statutes that classify political subdivisions according to population.

TX HB1904

Relating to the establishment of a border county mental health task force.

TX HB5208

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project.

TX HB75

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.

TX HB85

TX HB37

TX HB87

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