HB 1545 – Improves sunset review process

HB 1545 reshuffles sunset review dates to better manage legislative oversight and agency accountability without adding new bureaucratic layers. By staggering evaluations, it reduces strain on the Sunset Advisory Commission and promotes a more focused and effective use of resources. Importantly, the bill calls for a targeted review of the troubled Texas Juvenile Justice Department, ensuring taxpayers are not footing the bill for inefficiencies or federal noncompliance. The bill strengthens transparency requirements and improves reporting practices, holding agencies more accountable to the Legislature and the public. It also ensures that non-abolishable agencies remain under scrutiny, preventing complacency. These reforms align with the principles of limited government by streamlining reviews. By boosting legislative control over agency operations, HB 1545 helps to advance fiscal discipline and taxpayer protection.