Relating to certain required reports prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
Impact
The proposed changes under HB 1885 could have substantial implications on state law and the functioning of various state agencies. By enhancing the accountability and transparency of governmental operations, the bill could lead to a more informed public and potentially a more responsive government. Agencies may be required to allocate resources toward compiling these reports and ensuring compliance with the new reporting standards, which could shift their operational focus. This could also result in more rigorous scrutiny of their service delivery mechanisms, possibly increasing operational efficiencies over time.
Summary
House Bill 1885 seeks to amend several sections of the Texas Government and Education Codes with regard to the reports prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities. The bill outlines specific requirements for these entities to evaluate their operations and report on their effectiveness in areas like education and health services. One of the central focuses is to improve the accountability of these agencies by mandating the submission of detailed reports on their performance metrics and the outcomes of their programs. This is aimed at ensuring that the public has access to comprehensive information regarding the effectiveness of governmental programs.
Contention
There may be points of contention surrounding the bill, particularly from agencies concerned about the increased reporting demands. While some legislators and stakeholders may argue that enhancing accountability is essential, others may view this as an encroachment on the operational autonomy of state agencies. Considerations around the administrative burden that such requirements could impose might foster debates regarding the balance between oversight and autonomy within state governance.
Relating to homeland security, including the creation of the Texas Homeland Security Division in the Department of Public Safety, the operations of the Homeland Security Council, the creation of a homeland security fusion center, and the duties of state agencies and local governments in preparing for, reporting, and responding to cybersecurity breaches; providing administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force and making funds available to certain governmental entities.
Relating to an interagency reportable conduct search engine, standards for a person's removal from the employee misconduct registry and eligibility for certification as certain Texas Juvenile Justice Department officers and employees, and the use of certain information by certain state agencies to conduct background checks.
Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.
Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.
Establishes nonpublic school transportation program to provide funding to consortiums of nonpublic schools that will assume responsibility for mandated nonpublic school busing.
Establishes nonpublic school transportation program to provide funding to consortiums of nonpublic schools that will assume responsibility for mandated nonpublic school busing.
Establishes nonpublic school transportation program to provide funding to consortiums of nonpublic schools that will assume responsibility for mandated nonpublic school busing.
Establishes nonpublic school transportation program to provide funding to consortiums of nonpublic schools that will assume responsibility for mandated nonpublic school busing.
Creates nonpublic school transportation program; requires consortiums of nonpublic schools to assume responsibility for mandated nonpublic school busing.
Creates nonpublic school transportation program; requires consortiums of nonpublic schools to assume responsibility for mandated nonpublic school busing.