Bill > HB926

This bill modifies Section 2001.0045(c) of the Government Code, which relates to exceptions for certain state agency rules. The bill narrows the existing list of exceptions to rules requiring economic impact analysis. Specifically, it removes several previous exemptions, such as rules necessary to receive federal funds, protect water resources, ensure public health and safety, or implement legislation. The bill now only provides exceptions for rules related to state agency procurement, rules that reduce regulatory burden or compliance costs, rules adopted in response to a natural disaster, and rules that an agency is explicitly required to adopt by law. The changes will apply only to rules proposed by state agencies on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, meaning previously proposed rules will be governed by the law in effect at the time of their proposal. This modification appears intended to increase scrutiny and economic impact assessment of new state agency rules by limiting the number of automatic exemptions.

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