Commission Decisions

The summary of the Criminal Justice Entities' decisions are now available. 

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

Keith Bell photo

Rep. Keith Bell
Chair

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Forney

Terry Canales photo

Rep. Terry Canales

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Edinburg

Rep. Hull Headshot

Rep. Lacey Hull

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Houston

Rep. Kitzman Headshot

Rep. Stan Kitzman

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Pattison

Rep. Shaheen Photo

Rep. Matt Shaheen

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Plano

Jeff Austin Photo

Jeff Austin, III
Public Member

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Jacksonville

Senate Members

Parker Headshot

Sen. Tan Parker
Vice Chair

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Flower Mound

Blanco Headshot

Sen. César Blanco

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El Paso

Middleton Headshot

Sen. Mayes Middleton

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Galveston

Angela Paxton

Sen. Angela Paxton

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McKinney

Sparks Headshot

Sen. 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.