The Sunset Advisory Commission reviews the performance and necessity of state agencies, making recommendations for continuation, reform, or abolition. The commission plays a central role in improving efficiency in government through systematic evaluation. AGENCY HEADEric Beverly — Executive DirectorGOVERNING STATUTEGovernment Code, Chapter 325OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All …

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The State Auditor conducts independent audits, investigations, and performance reviews of state agencies and programs. The agency plays a central role in reviewing compliance with state laws and supporting accountability across government operations. AGENCY HEADLisa R. Collier — State AuditorGOVERNING STATUTEGovernment Code, Chapter 321OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All …

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The Commission on Uniform State Laws represents the state in national efforts to develop uniform laws, model acts, and legal standards across states. The commission works to promote consistency and modernization in state legal frameworks through research. AGENCY HEAD—GOVERNING STATUTEGovernment Code, Chapter 329OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All Funds)$163,547$163,547General Revenue$163,547$163,547GR – …

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The State Bar of Texas supports regulation of the legal profession under the authority of the Texas Supreme Court, including attorney licensing administration, discipline-related functions, continuing legal education, and services for lawyers and the public. AGENCY HEADE.A. 'Trey' Apffel III — Executive DirectorGOVERNING STATUTEGovernment Code, Chapter 81OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations No budget information …

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The Board of Law Examiners evaluates the character, fitness, and qualifications of applicants seeking admission to the Texas bar and administers the bar examination and related admission processes. AGENCY HEADNahdiah Hoang — Executive DirectorGOVERNING STATUTEGovernment Code, Chapter 82OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations No budget information available. Legislative Oversight Committees These committees exercise budgetary and …

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The Veterans Land Board administers land, home, and home-improvement loan programs for Texas veterans and helps oversee state veterans homes and cemeteries. AGENCY HEADDawn Buckingham, MD — CommissionerGOVERNING STATUTENatural Resources Code, Chapter 161OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations No budget information available. Legislative Oversight Committees These committees exercise budgetary and policy oversight of the Veterans …

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