The Texas Senate Committee on Nominations is responsible for confirming or rejecting all of the Governor's appointments to state boards and commissions. As required by Article IV of the Texas Constitution, the Governor must submit nominations for appointments to the Senate for confirmation. The Senate refers these nominations to the Committee on Nominations. The Committee meets once per week during the regular legislative session to confirm or reject nominees appointed during the legislative session, as well as interim nominees. Nominees to major boards and commissions, and high profile nominees are asked to appear before the Committee. Other nominees are considered by the Committee but are not required to be present to testify. Each week, the Committee sends a list of confirmed and rejected nominees to the full Senate. The full Senate then votes on these nominees; a two-thirds vote is required to confirm a nominee.
The Texas Senate Committee on Nominations is a Special Committee. During the 67th (1981-1982) and 68th (1983-1984) Legislative sessions, it was a Subcommittee of the Committee on State Affairs, a Standing Committee. From 1980 through 1991, it was made up of 7 senators.
From the guide to the Records, 1981-1990, (bulk 1983-1990), (Repository Unknown)
