Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1620

Caption

Relating to legislative oversight of deferred maintenance projects.

Impact

If enacted, the bill would amend Section 2165 of the Government Code to create a formal structure where legislative members are directly involved in oversight activities relating to deferred maintenance. This ensures that expenditures related to these projects are closely monitored and reported biannually to the legislature. The establishment of such a committee represents a significant shift towards more structured legislative involvement in state maintenance issues, potentially influencing how resources are allocated and spent on governmental property upkeep.

Summary

House Bill 1620 relates to legislative oversight of deferred maintenance projects within state facilities. The bill establishes a Joint Oversight Committee on Government Facilities, tasked with reviewing deferred maintenance plans and monitoring their implementation. Comprised of three members from both the Senate and the House, the committee is designed to ensure that the state maintains accountability in how deferred maintenance projects are handled, promoting transparency in government operations regarding infrastructure upkeep.

Contention

During discussions surrounding the bill, notable points of contention may arise regarding the scope of oversight and the potential bureaucratic implications of appointing additional layers of committee oversight. Critics might argue that while oversight is essential, the introduction of a new committee could lead to delays in project implementation and excessive bureaucratic processes. Supporters, on the other hand, would likely emphasize the necessity of such oversight to prevent mismanagement of funds and to ensure that the deferred maintenance issues faced by state facilities are adequately addressed.

Companion Bills

TX SB401

Same As Relating to legislative oversight of deferred maintenance projects.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4440

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

TX HB5125

Relating to the organization and operation of the legislative branch of state government.

TX SB2627

Relating to funding mechanisms to support the construction, maintenance, modernization, and operation of electric generating facilities.

TX HB5341

Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds.

TX SB1386

Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

TX HB29

Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.

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 HB5

Relating to agreements authorizing a limitation on taxable value of certain property to provide for the creation of jobs and the generation of state and local tax revenue; authorizing fees; authorizing penalties.

TX SB1933

Relating to certain oversight procedures of the state over county elections.

TX HB44

Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the southern border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.

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