Sunset Commission Member Appointments

The Lieutenant Governor appoints new members to the Sunset Advisory Commission, see members.

Job Vacancy

Senior Data Analyst: A data analyst works with Sunset staff to conduct nonpartisan, objective evaluations of Texas state agencies. If you are interested in applying, please visit the Jobs page of our website for details. 

Sunset Commission Members

The Commission has five Senators, five Representatives, and two members of the public, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House. The position of chair rotates between the House and the Senate every two years.

House Members

Rep. Holland Photo

Justin Holland
Chair

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Heath

Keith Bell photo

Keith Bell

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Forney

Terry Canales photo

Terry Canales

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Edinburg

Travis Clardy photo

Travis Clardy

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Nacogdoches

Rep. Shaheen Photo

Matt Shaheen

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Plano

Jeff Austin Photo

Jeff Austin, III
Public Member

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Jacksonville

Senate Members

Parker Headshot

Tan Parker
Vice Chair

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Flower Mound

Blanco Headshot

César Blanco

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El Paso

Middleton Headshot

Mayes Middleton

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Galveston

Angela Paxton

Angela Paxton

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McKinney

Sparks Headshot

Kevin Sparks

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Midland

Roger Headshot

Roger Elswick
Public Member

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Houston

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset

The Sunset Process

Learn about how Sunset works in Texas.

Sunset Staff

Past Commission Members

View a list of previous Sunset Commission members.