Consider and take appropriate action on recommendations for interim charges for the 89th Texas Legislature. (Commissioners Travillion & Shea)

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

During the interim between legislative sessions, the Speaker of the House and the Lieutenant Governor direct the committees of each chamber to study various topics and report back to the full body prior to the beginning of the next legislative session with analysis and recommendations. Their directives are called interim charges.<br><br>Speaker Bonnen has asked the House members to provide suggestions for interim charges by Tuesday, February 10th and Lieutenant Governor Patrick has set a deadline of X. As in interims past, the Intergovernmental Relations Office has solicited suggestions from the Legislative Analysis Working Group, including the County Executives and elected officials, in order to create a list of charges for the Commissioners Court to consider submitting.