HB 4181
Cain’s bill abolishing the Interagency Data Transparency Commission
Did not pass
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to abolishing the Interagency Data Transparency Commission.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Chapter 2060 of the Government Code goes away.
The bill repeals Chapter 2060 of the Government Code, which the caption says is the law creating the Interagency Data Transparency Commission. That touches the commission, its members, and the state agencies that work with it. Once it takes effect, the commission no longer exists in state law.
Labels
Labels: QUICK READ: 89 WORDS. The bill as filed runs 89 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).
Receipt
The receipt
89R-HB4181 · 2025-03-10
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ITEM
relating to abolishing the Interagency Data Transparency Commission.
WHAT IT DOES
Chapter 2060 of the Government Code goes away.
The bill repeals Chapter 2060 of the Government Code, which the caption says is the law creating the Interagency Data Transparency Commission. That touches the commission, its members, and the state agencies that work with it. Once it takes effect, the commission no longer exists in state law.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
LBB estimate · fiscal note version I · source
Sources
Fiscal note · version I · April 8, 2025
No first-year general revenue figure available here.
LBB published estimates · flow over the stated periods.
Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.
HISTORY
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency
- Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
- Considered in public hearing
- Left pending in committee
- Considered in formal meeting
- Committee substitute considered in committee
- Reported favorably as substituted
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY
Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Oct 28, 2024 to May 28, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Teans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$5,000.00
Teans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$5,000.00
- Cash
- $5,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $5,000.00
Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · on Jul 3, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · on Jul 3, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101033926.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Teans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$5,000.00
- Cash
- $5,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $5,000.00
Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · on Jul 3, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · on Jul 3, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101033926.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
LBB estimate · fiscal note version I · source
Sources
Fiscal note · version I · April 8, 2025
No first-year general revenue figure available here.
LBB published estimates · flow over the stated periods.
Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas House · Filed Mar 10, 2025
04/17/2025 H Reported favorably as substituted
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · Delivery of Government Efficiency · Committee vote 9 aye, 0 nay, 4 absent · Final status: Did not pass
Subjects
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Text
The text as introduced · 89 words
By: Cain H.B. No. 4181 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to abolishing the Interagency Data Transparency Commission. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 2060, Government Code, is repealed. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.