Which commission establishes mandatory retention schedules for local governments?

• A. Texas Department of Public Safety
• B. Texas Administrative Commission
• C. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
• D. Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Answer: (D)

The main idea is how long local government records must be kept and when they can be destroyed. In Texas, the agency that creates and enforces these mandatory retention schedules is the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. They issue the official State Records Retention Schedule and local government schedules, setting minimum retention periods for many types of records. Local governments must follow these schedules to stay compliant, manage records effectively, and meet legal and historical needs.

The other agencies listed focus on different areas (public safety, enforcement standards, or licensing) and do not establish the official records retention timelines that local governments must follow, which is why they aren’t the correct source for mandatory retention schedules.