Reports from the interim committees for the 87th Texas Legislature

After the end of each session of the Texas Legislature, the presiding officer of each chamber provides instructions for its members to research different policy areas - problems - and provide recommendations for solutions. 

These are often the basis for the legislation that will be introduced in the 88th Legislature.

This semester provides us an opportunity to see if this is true.

For relevant background: 

- Texas House Interim Committee Charges. 

- Texas Senate Interim Committee Charges. 

- From the Legislative Reference Library of Texas: Interim Hearings.

- From the Texas Legislative Council: Interim Studies.