AUSTIN (AP) - Some lawmakers today raised the possibility of making the appointed Texas transportation commissioner an elected position.

Legislators in Austin reviewed a proposal to revamp the Department of Transportation governing board.

A blistering report by the Sunset Advisory Committee has characterized the agency as agenda-driven and untrustworthy.

The agency has drawn attention over planned public-private toll road partnerships, the route of the proposed Trans-Texas Corridor and budget errors.

Representative Ruth Jones McClendon drew applause, from the audience, when she said she's hearing members of the public want an
elected commissioner.

Newly appointed Transportation Commission chairwoman Deirdre Delisi assured lawmakers that the agency has taken measures to be more transparent and accountable.

Proposed changes will go to the 2009 Legislature.