Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 3971: Relating to renaming the Sunset Advisory Commission the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and to the duties of that department.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 3971 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to renaming the Sunset Advisory Commission the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and to the duties of that department. Primary sponsor: Katrina Pierson (Republican), Briscoe Cain (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2025): Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katrina Pierson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Briscoe Cain | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Shelley Luther | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Brent Money | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Mike Olcott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Wes Virdell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency
- Read first time
- Filed