Amend CSHB 2593 by adding an appropriately numbered section 
to read as follows: 
	SECTION____. Section 2054.260, Government Code, is amended 
to read as follows:
	Sec. 2054.260. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: AUTHORITY. (a) Not 
later than September 1 of each even-numbered year, the authority 
shall report on the status, progress, benefits, and efficiency 
gains of the project. The authority shall provide the report to:
		(1) the presiding officer of each house of the 
legislature;                 
		(2) the chair of each committee in the legislature that 
has primary jurisdiction over the department;
		(3) the governor; and                                                         
		(4) each state agency or local government participating 
in the project.     
	(b) Not later than September 1 of each even-numbered year, 
the [As required by the department, the] authority shall report on
[to the department regarding] financial matters, including project 
costs and revenues. In addition, the
	[(c) The] authority shall report [to the department] on any 
significant issues regarding contract performance on the project. 
The authority shall report on additional financial or contract 
performance matters as required by the department. The authority 
shall provide the report to:
		(1) the department;                                                    
		(2) the presiding officer of each house of the 
legislature; and      
		(3) the chair of each committe in the legislature that 
has primary jurisdiction over the department.