AUSTIN, Texas -- The day-to-day operations of some state agencies could soon come to a halt because the Texas Legislature did not finish its business before the end of the session, KPRC Local 2 reported Tuesday.

It's up to Gov. Rick Perry to decide whether lawmakers will have to get back to work.

The Texas Department of Insurance is the primary consumer agency for people who have complaints about their home and auto insurance.

Every day, counselors answer hundreds of phone calls from around the state. But on Tuesday, employees were the ones asking the questions about their jobs and the agency's future.

"Our commissioner has told us we still have our core mission. We are helping consumers like we do every day as well as regulating the industry," said Ben Gonzalez with the Texas Department of Insurance.

On Monday, the last day of the session, lawmakers failed to pass a safety net bill to keep the Department of Insurance, the Department of Transportation and other state agencies operating.

"I thought I was watching an episode of 'Lost' for a moment. I have no idea what they were thinking," Gov. Rick Perry said.

The governor said he was caught off-guard by the senate's decision to adjourn without voting.

He has not ruled out calling lawmakers back to work.

If lawmakers fail to take action, under state law, the agencies must begin preparing to wind down or shut down within a year.

Approximately $2 billion in the state highway construction projects done by TxDOT, as well as the work of the Department of Affordable Housing and the Racing Commission are also affected by the legislature's inaction.

"I don't think anybody is just dying to come back into Austin and do the work that should have been done in a 140-day session," Perry said.

While the governor is placing the blame on lawmakers, some from Houston said he shares some of the blame.

"I believe it was a failed session. There were many things that we did not do. I think there was a leadership drain or void," state Rep. Sylvester Turner said.

While lawmakers bicker, state agencies said they will keep working for the people of Texas.

The governor has until June 21 to decide which bills he will sign or veto.