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Texas 89th Legislature

Regulatory Reform & Efficiency Act

1
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
1
Bill Authors

1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 1 bills have bipartisan support.

High-Impact Bills

1 bill requires immediate attention

SB14
Critical

Relating to reforming the procedure by which state agencies adopt rules and impose regulatory requirements and the deference given to the interpretation of laws and rules by state agencies in certain judicial proceedings.

Regulatory Reform & Efficiency Act Filing Activity

Bills FiledPeak: Mar 6
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1 days with filingsMar 6 - Mar 6
1
Senate Bills
1
Regular
100%
Republican

Compliance & Cost

Compliance Urgency
critical1
Cost Impact
low1

Leading Authors

1.Rep. Phil King(R)
1

Enforcing Agencies

Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (Office of the Governor)1
All State Agencies (mandated to conduct stricter economic analysis)1
State Courts (empowered with De Novo review)1

Related Subject Areas

State Agencies' Rules(1)State Agencies, Boards & Commissions(1)Speaker of the House(1)Texas Regulatory Efficiency Advisory Panel(1)Business & Commerce--general(1)Lieutenant Governor(1)Governor(1)State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--newly Proposed(1)

All Bills (1)

SB14

Relating to reforming the procedure by which state agencies adopt rules and impose regulatory requirements and the deference given to the interpretation of laws and rules by state agencies in certain judicial proceedings.

Relating to reforming the procedure by which state agencies adopt rules and impose regulatory requirements and the deference given to the interpretation of laws and rules by state agencies in certain judicial proceedings.

Author: Phil KingRegular Session

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on regulatory reform & efficiency act passed in 2025?
The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 1 laws related to regulatory reform & efficiency act. These bills were authored by 1 different legislators and address various aspects of regulatory reform & efficiency act policy in Texas.
Did regulatory reform & efficiency act bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
Regulatory Reform & Efficiency Act legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
Which Texas legislators authored the most regulatory reform & efficiency act bills?
The leading authors of regulatory reform & efficiency act legislation include Rep. Phil King (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on regulatory reform & efficiency act issues during the 89th Legislature.
How urgent are the compliance requirements for regulatory reform & efficiency act legislation?
Among the 1 regulatory reform & efficiency act bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 0 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
What subjects are related to regulatory reform & efficiency act in Texas law?
Regulatory Reform & Efficiency Act legislation frequently overlaps with State Agencies' Rules, State Agencies, Boards & Commissions, Speaker of the House. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
Is there bipartisan support for regulatory reform & efficiency act legislation in Texas?
Yes, 1 of the 1 regulatory reform & efficiency act bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on regulatory reform & efficiency act policy.
When do Texas regulatory reform & efficiency act laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some regulatory reform & efficiency act bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025

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