The goal of the Legislative Task Force (LTF) is to provide a public engagement component to the creation of the City's legislative agenda. The LTF examines specific legislative issues that impact the way the city provides public services.

The 13-member LTF is comprised of two independent homeowners, one Home Owner’s Association representative, three business owners, two members of Sugar Land’s Boards and Commissions, one Sugar Land 101 current student or alumnus, one Fort Bend County staff member, one Fort Bend Independent School District staff member, one Lamar Consolidated Independent School District staff member and one student (age 18 or above).

The Legislative Task Force is responsible for the following:

• Review the city’s current legislative position statements and provide feedback on where changes may be needed to better reflect the community’s perspective;
• Provide a unique, citizen perspective through discussions with task force members, city staff and city partners on legislative issues that impact city services;
• Make a recommendation on the State Legislative Agenda for the 89th Session of the Texas Legislature to City Council for consideration;
• Serve as community advocates for the City’s legislative program during the legislative session.

Staff recommends appointment of the Legislative Task Force members for the 89th Session of the Texas Legislature.