Job Vacancies

General Counsel (revised/repost): The General Counsel provides legal services for the agency, serving as a member of Sunset’s executive team to provide information and advice about legal issues impacting the agency.

Policy Analyst (multiple entry-level positions): The Sunset Commission is seeking motivated, analytical, curious, and innovative individuals with a desire to help government work better. A policy analyst works as part of a team to conduct nonpartisan, objective evaluations of Texas state agencies.

If you are interested in applying, please visit the Jobs page of our website for details. 

Department of Protective and Regulatory Services

Agency History

Agency Became

Historical Notes

During the 79th Regular Legislative Session in 2005, Senate Bill 6 changed the name to Department of Family and Protective Services.

This agency is currently inactive. An agency can be labeled inactive if it has been abolished, had a title change, was merged into a different agency or split into different agencies. See Agency History on the right for further information.

Next Review Date: None

  • Last Review Cycle: 1996-1997 Review Cycle - 75th Legislative Session

Sunset Documents for 1996-1997 Review Cycle, 75th Legislative Session

Legislative Documents