The Open Government Committee is dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability within governmental operations. Its members, including Brandon Creighton, Jane Nelson, and Kel Seliger, work primarily to address issues related to open meetings, public records, and accessibility of governmental information to the citizens of Texas. The committee focuses on evaluating existing laws and proposing new legislation that enhances public access to information and encourages active citizen engagement in the political process.

The Open Government Committee is dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability within governmental operations. Its members, including Brandon Creighton, Jane Nelson, and Kel Seliger, work primarily to address issues related to open meetings, public records, and accessibility of governmental information to the citizens of Texas. The committee focuses on evaluating existing laws and proposing new legislation that enhances public access to information and encourages active citizen engagement in the political process.

The House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence, chaired by Representative Joe Moody, focuses on a range of issues pertaining to criminal law and justice. During the 88th Legislature, the committee has been active in reviewing bills that enhance penalties for certain offenses, improve asset forfeiture practices, and reform pretrial detention procedures. Key bills include HB 476, which seeks to limit excessive pretrial detention, and various measures aimed at increasing penalties for repeat offenders, human trafficking, and offenses against peace officers. The committee emphasizes balancing public safety with the protection of individual rights, engaging with community advocates and legal professionals in its deliberations.

The House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence, chaired by Representative Joe Moody, focuses on a range of issues pertaining to criminal law and justice. During the 88th Legislature, the committee has been active in reviewing bills that enhance penalties for certain offenses, improve asset forfeiture practices, and reform pretrial detention procedures. Key bills include HB 476, which seeks to limit excessive pretrial detention, and various measures aimed at increasing penalties for repeat offenders, human trafficking, and offenses against peace officers. The committee emphasizes balancing public safety with the protection of individual rights, engaging with community advocates and legal professionals in its deliberations.