Terms Used In Texas Government Code 325.0126

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Legislative session: That part of a chamber's daily session in which it considers legislative business (bills, resolutions, and actions related thereto).

During each legislative session, the staff of the commission shall:
(1) monitor legislation affecting agencies that have undergone sunset review immediately before the legislative session;
(2) notify the members of the commission about any amendment to the legislation prepared under § 325.012(c) that modifies the commission’s recommendations for a state agency; and
(3) provide legislative services to support the passage of the legislation prepared under § 325.012(c).