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TX SB1479
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bob Hall
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AI Summary
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State agencies may only adopt emergency rules during a period when a state of emergency or disaster declaration issued by the governor is in effect
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Reduces the maximum duration of emergency rules from 120 days to 60 days, and reduces the renewal period from 60 days to 30 days
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Requires agencies to inform the governor of their intent to adopt an emergency rule before doing so
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Prohibits agencies from renewing an emergency rule without first holding a public hearing with a public comment period
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Applies only to emergency rules proposed on or after the effective date; takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the duration of and process for adopting and renewing state agency emergency rules.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Last Action
Referred to Business & Commerce
3/6/2025