The FY2006 budget resolution (H.Con.Res. 95, H.Rept. 109-62) contains reconciliation instructions that require authorizing committees to report legislation to reduce spending on mandatory programs within each committee’s jurisdiction. The resolution instructed the House and Senate Agriculture Committees to report legislation reducing spending on USDA mandatory programs by $173 million in FY2006 and $3.0 billion over five years (FY2006-FY2010). The House and Senate Agriculture Committees have completed action on their recommendations ($3.65 billion in the House and $3.0 billion in the Senate). The two measures would reduce spending on farm commodity and conservation programs in varying ways. The House measure also eliminates funding for various rural development programs and reduces food stamp spending. The Senate extends authority for a dairy income support program, which would require an offset of its projected cost. Reconciliation floor action is expected in November.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to providing the Legislature and the public with information on the number of full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) who perform services for state government.

Business plan developed by the Texas Lottery Commission including organizational information about the Commission, market analysis regarding lotteries, and a financial overview, as well as the projected business plan with objects, strategies, and action plans.

Annual financial report for the Texas State Office of Risk Management during fiscal year 2006 including balance sheets for revenues, expenditures, and various funds, with associated notes.

Report about the objective and goals of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, with data for Texas public libraries statistics during fiscal years 2002-2007.

This report discusses current funding levels for child welfare programs, intended to protect children from abuse and neglect and to ensure their well-being. In FY2005 the federal government appropriated $7.8 billion for these purposes. Most of this funding is made available to states through open-ended entitlement programs or as formula grants and is authorized under Title IV-E and Title IV-B of the Social Security Act or under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA).

Annual compilation of tabulated data regarding public transit and other transportation in the state of Texas.