Bill > HB2335

This bill adds a new section to the Texas Government Code that requires state agencies to readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal existing rules under specific circumstances involving documents incorporated by reference. Specifically, if a rule implements a state law or policy that references an external document (such as a technical standard or industry guideline), and an amendment to that external document would either expand the agency's regulatory authority on a matter of state policy or impose a greater economic burden on regulated entities or the state's economy, the agency must take action to address the rule. This provision ensures that when referenced external documents change, state agencies are required to review and potentially modify their rules to prevent unintended regulatory expansions or economic impacts. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving agencies time to prepare for and implement these new requirements.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2335