The LBB


The Legislative Budget Board (LBB) is a permanent joint committee of the Texas Legislature that develops budget and policy recommendations for legislative appropriations, completes fiscal analyses for proposed legislation, and conducts evaluations and reviews to improve the efficiency and performance of state and local operations.

Highlights


2014-15 Budget Bills and Resources
Appropriations bills, summaries, presentations, and other resources related to the development of 2014-15 state budget.


Government Effectiveness and Efficiency Report (GEER), 2013
Policy reports and recommendations to improve state government operations.


State Budget by Program (SBP)
Provides sortable and down-loadable information on programs funded in the 2012-13 biennium and on programs being considered for funding in the 2014-15 biennium.


Issue Briefs
Short summaries outlining important budgetary and policy issues facing Texas.


2012-13 Texas State Budget
The General Appropriations Act for the 2012-13 Biennium, by the 82nd Texas Legislature.


Fiscal Size-Up, 2012-13 Biennium
A comprehensive examination of the 2012-13 state budget across the major functions of state government.



Budget & Fiscal Policy

Agency Performance Review
The Legislative Budget Board welcomes your suggestions to ensure the efficient use of the state's resources. - Submit an Idea

School Performance Review

 Internal Auditing in Public SchoolsApril 29, 2013| Issue BriefCommunity Service and Service-Learning Programs in Public High SchoolsApril 29, 2013| Issue BriefPilot Review of Charter Schools: Analysis and ObservationsMarch 13, 2013| School Performance Review