The Sunset Review of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities
The mission and performance of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities are under review by the Legislature as required under the Texas Sunset Act. The Act provides that the Sunset Commission, composed of legislators and public members, periodically evaluate a state agency to determine if the agency is still needed and to explore ways to ensure that the agency’s funds are well spent. Based on the recommendations of the Sunset Commission, the Texas Legislature ultimately decides whether an agency continues to operate into the future.
The Sunset review involves three steps. First, Sunset Commission staff will evaluate the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities and issue a report in October 2014 recommending solutions to problems found. A month or so later, the Sunset Commission will meet to hear public testimony on the Committee and the recommendations of the Sunset staff. Based on public input and the Sunset staff report, the Sunset Commission will adopt recommendations for the full Legislature to consider when it convenes in January 2015. Please refer to the Sunset Commission website or call the office for updated information on specific dates for these meetings.
Through the Sunset review, every Texan has the opportunity to suggest ways in which the mission and operations of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities can be strengthened. If you would like to share your ideas about the Committee, please use the comment form on the Sunset Commission website, send an email to the address below, or contact Erick Fajardo of the Sunset staff. Suggestions are preferred by July 15, 2014, so they can be fully considered by the Sunset staff.
Sunset Advisory Commission
P.O. Box 13066
Austin, Texas 78711
512/463-1300
Fax: 512/463-0705
Email: [email protected]
Information about the Sunset process, Sunset Commission meetings, and how to receive
Sunset Commission updates by email and social media is available at: http://www.sunset.texas.gov.