Senate Committee on Government Organization
NOTE: This is archived committee information from the 82nd Legislative Session.
Committee Information
CHAIR
Judith Zaffirini
VICE-CHAIR
Glenn Hegar
MEMBERS
Brian Birdwell
Rodney Ellis
Eddie Lucio, Jr.
Jane Nelson
Steve Ogden
John Whitmire
CLERK:
Gonzalo Serrano, Jr.
TEL:
(512) 463-1818
LOCATION:
Sam Houston Building, 630
Video/Audio — Archives
82nd Session Interim
82nd Regular Session
- May 20, 2011 – audio only.
- May 19, 2011
- May 16, 2011 (Part I, Part II) – Part II is audio only.
- May 13, 2011 – audio only.
- May 11, 2011 – audio only.
- May 9, 2011
- May 2, 2011
- April 28, 2011 – audio only.
- April 26, 2011
- April 11, 2011
- April 4, 2011 (Part I, Part II)
- March 28, 2011
- March 23, 2011 – audio only.
- March 22, 2011 – Due to technical difficulties, the audio begins with the meeting already in progress (audio only).
- March 21, 2011
- March 14, 2011 – Due to technical difficulties, only the audio is available.
- February 7, 2011
Interim Charges
- Investigate the costs and benefits of cost-effectiveness analysis in state agency rule making and consider the development of cost-effectiveness standards for all state agencies.
- Examine ways to ensure the protection of state information and electronic data from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
- Study the state bidding process, auto-renew clauses in contracts, and contract management protocols to ensure truly competitive bidding and the highest-quality service for taxpayers at the best price.
- Evaluate state policy regarding energy savings performance contracts and determine whether policy changes are needed to ensure that state agencies and institutions of higher education obtain their contractually guaranteed savings so that all contract costs are recovered.
- Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Senate Committee on Government Organization, 82nd Legislature, Regular and Called Sessions, and make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, and/or complete implementation.
