Bill > HB587

This bill introduces new approval requirements for rules proposed by state agencies in Texas' executive branch. Specifically, when a state agency proposes a new rule, they must now include a certification that the rule has been reviewed and approved either by the governor or, in cases where the agency is governed by elected state officials, by one of those officials. For emergency rules, agencies must submit the proposed rule for approval within 10 days of adoption, and if the governor or relevant elected official does not approve the rule, the agency cannot renew the emergency rule or adopt a substantially similar rule through standard rulemaking processes. The new requirements will apply only to rules proposed on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, and aim to increase oversight and accountability in the state agency rulemaking process by ensuring direct review and approval from high-level elected officials.

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