Overview

The Local and Consent Calendars Committee plays a vital role in the Texas Legislature, focusing primarily on the organization and scheduling of legislation that can be processed with broad consensus. Chaired by Senfronia Thompson, the committee includes notable members such as Rafael Anchía and Roland Gutierrez, representing a diverse political background. As a committee, their key responsibility is to facilitate the efficient passage of legislative bills by prioritizing those that have received unanimous or significant bipartisan support, thus ensuring a streamlined legislative process.