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TX SJR61

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article II of the Texas Constitution to authorize the legislature to review or approve rules adopted by executive branch agencies

  • Grants the legislature authority to prescribe procedures for agency rules, set conditions for rules to take effect, and provide for suspension, repeal, or expiration of rules

  • Allows delegation of rule review powers to either the House or Senate, including their respective committees

  • Requires that only elected members of the legislature may participate in approving executive agency rules

  • Constitutional amendment would be submitted to Texas voters on November 4, 2025

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules.

State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Last Action

Referred to Business & Commerce

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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