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Summaries of the Sunset Commission's January 13 decisions are now available. 

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      Sunset Review Schedule

      See the progress of the current agency reviews.

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      Sunset in Texas

      Through Sunset, the Legislature looks closely at the need for and performance of state agencies. About 130 entities are subject to Sunset review, with 20–30 going through the Sunset process every two years.

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      Recent Work

      During the 2018-2019 review cycle, Sunset reviewed 32 entities, and the 86th Legislature enacted 92 percent of the Sunset Commission’s statutory recommendations to streamline and improve state government.

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Agencies Now Under Review

Find up-to-date materials for Sunset’s current review work.

How to Participate

Learn how to give effective input to Sunset.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about Sunset? Your answers may be right here.

About the Sunset Commission

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The Process

Sunset works by setting a date on which an agency is abolished unless the Legislature passes a bill to continue it. Sunset staff evaluates the agency and issues recommendations for positive change. The Commission considers the recommendations, hears public testimony, and decides on a package of changes to bring to the full Legislature.

How Sunset Works

The People

The Commission has five senators, five representatives, and two members of the public, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House. The Sunset staff is composed of evaluation and administrative professionals that support the Commission by performing agency reviews and assisting in the legislative process.

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The Impact

Since 1977, changes enacted through Sunset reviews have abolished 41 agencies, consolidated another 51, and had an estimated positive fiscal impact of $1 billion, returning $19 for every $1 spent on Sunset. The Legislature typically passes about 80 percent of the Sunset Commission's recommendations, positively affecting every area of state government through 551 reviews.

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  • Dawn Buckingham, M.D., Vice Chair
  • Bob Hall
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  • Terry Canales
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