I. State Library Sunset Hearing
The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission met in Austin on Tuesday, Nov. 14, and heard testimony on the Sunset staff recommendations for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC). The Sunset Commission will make final decisions about the Sunset staff’s recommendations for the agency on December 12 and 13. The public comment period for the TSLAC report will remain open until Wednesday, November 22. Any additional comments submitted to Sunset staff by that date will be included in material submitted to the Commission members for consideration.

Comments may be sent to: Sunset Advisory Commission, PO Box 13066, Austin, TX 78711, e-mail address: sunset@sunset.state.tx.us. Please make sure to note that your comments relate to the State Library and Archives Commission.

As reported in Texline 209 and 210, the Sunset Staff made four recommendations.  The full report may be accessed at: http://www.sunset.state.tx.us/80.htm#lac. Click on “Staff Report” under the State Library.

II. Rule Changes
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has published notice of rule changes for library grant programs and the TexShare program. For a detailed list of changes, see the November 10, 2006 issue of the Texas Register (http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/sos/index.html).