State Agencies Undergo Sunset Review Process, Part I

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State Agencies Undergo Sunset Review Process, Part I To identify and eliminate government waste, duplication and general inefficiencies in state agencies, the Texas Legislature established the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission (Commission) in 1977. The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission is a legislative body which is made up of six Texas Senate members and six Texas House…

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Emergency Call Information: Joint Interim Committee To Study Has Been Appointed

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Emergency Call Information: Joint Interim Committee To Study Has Been Appointed On Thursday, April 5, 2018 the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives appointed the House members to serve on the Joint Interim Committee on the Disclosure of Emergency Call Information. I am pleased to announce that the Speaker has given me the honor…

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April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month In last week’s article I mentioned that the month of April is National Autism Awareness Month. Additionally, the month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. April has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States since 1983. Tragically, last year in Texas, over 63,000…

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April Marks National Volunteer Appreciation Month

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April Marks National Volunteer Appreciation Month April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month. This designation was established as a way to say thank you to those who dedicate their time in the service of others. National Volunteer Appreciation Month also encompasses National Volunteer Week, which was created as a way to motivate people to help others…

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April Brings Attention to Autism

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April Brings Attention to Autism April is National Autism Awareness Month. Awareness months are helpful because they bring public attention to issues facing many of our friends and families. Autism is no different. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the medical term for Autism is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which is described…

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