Highlights 77th Texas Legislature - Senate

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because DPS uses social security numbers to track applicants who owe child support. However, some
applicants may not be eligible for social security cards.
Provides a list of acceptable alternatives or documents that DPS may use in lieu of social security numbers
to help applicants obtain a valid driver's license.
Prohibits DPS from providing a voter registration application to driver’s license or identification card
applicants unless they present proof of United States citizenship.
Internal Audits of State Agencies - H.B. 609
by Representative Hochberg
Senate Sponsor: Senator Shapiro
Current law requires a state agency that has an annual operating budget that exceeds $10 million, that has
a staff of more than 300 employees, or that receives and processes cash items in excess of $10 million
annually to appoint an internal auditor. This excludes smaller agencies that may be able to improve
performance by identifying problems through an internal audit.
Extends the internal audit requirement to all state agencies that receive an appropriation.
Continuation of Coastal Coordination Council (Sunset) - H.B. 906
by Representative Bosse, et al.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Lucio
Continues Coastal Coordination Council for twelve more years and sets forth standard Sunset Commission
language relating to open meetings and council membership.
Administration of State Agency Insurance - H.B. 1203
by Representative Brimer
Senate Sponsor: Senator Fraser
Current law authorizes a state agency or an institution of higher education (agency) to purchase its own
insurance policies. As a result, a state agency may purchase an unnecessary or questionable policy which
may pose an additional cost to the state.
Requires the State Office of Risk Management (SORM) to administer insurance services obtained by state
agencies, including the government employees workers' compensation insurance program and the state
risk management programs.
Requires SORM to operate as a full-service risk manager and insurance manager for state agencies,
maintain and review records of property, casualty, or liability insurance coverages purchased by or for a
state agency; and administer the program for the purchase of surety bonds for state officers and
employees.
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