The Texas Senate Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Joan Huffman, focuses on the state's financial appropriations across various sectors including education, public safety, health services, and infrastructure. The committee is dedicated to reviewing bills that impact fiscal policies and ensuring adequate funding for essential state services. Recent sessions have involved detailed discussions on workgroup recommendations for multiple articles, with an emphasis on mental health services and the monitoring of infrastructure funds as outlined in recent legislation. The committee also actively evaluates proposed legislation to enhance school safety and support economic development initiatives.

The House Committee on Business & Industry, chaired by Representative Oscar Longoria, focuses on a range of issues affecting Texas businesses and workforce policies. Key priorities include the regulation of workers' compensation, housing affordability, consumer data protection, and the oversight of property owners' associations. Recent bills under discussion encompass topics such as the requirements for workers' compensation insurance, protections against fraudulent deeds, and the impacts of institutional buyers on housing markets. The committee actively engages stakeholders through public hearings and invites testimony from various entities to inform legislation and ensure its effectiveness in achieving intended outcomes.