Senate Committee on Government Organization
NOTE: This is archived committee information from the 78th Legislative Session.
Committee Information
CHAIR
Rodney Ellis
VICE-CHAIR
Jane Nelson
MEMBERS
John Carona
Mario Gallegos, Jr
Chris Harris
Mike Jackson
John Whitmire
CLERK:
Andrea Hinckson
TEL:
(512) 463-1818
Video/Audio — Archives
78th Session Interim
78th 1st Called Session
78th Regular Session
- May 24, 2003 (Part 2)
- May 24, 2003 (Part 1)
- May 21, 2003
- May 19, 2003 (Part 2)
- May 19, 2003 (Part 1)
- May 16, 2003
- May 14, 2003
- May 7, 2003 — audio only
- April 30, 2003
- April 25, 2003 — audio only
- April 23, 2003
- April 16, 2003
- April 9, 2003
- April 2, 2003
- March 26, 2003
- March 19, 2003
- February 26, 2003
- February 12, 2003
- February 5, 2003
Interim Charges
- Study consolidation of those agencies related to the arts, cultural, and library services; consolidation of certain agricultural-related agencies; and consolidation of certain licensing agencies or their administrative functions.
- Study the management of state assets and leases, including real estate, leased space, inventory and other assets by the General Land Office, the Texas Building and Procurement Commission, as well as other agencies. Explore and make recommendations on the possible use of sale-leaseback opportunities for properties that the state now owns. Review allegations of theft of state property and make recommendations on enhancing security of state assets.
- Review the use of inventory management in transportation and other programs. Explore the cost efficiencies and economic benefits of co-locating agencies in small, mid-size, and large cities around the State.
- Study the effectiveness and make recommendations on improving debt collection strategies across all state programs and the identification of uncollectible state receivables.
