Texas HB3146 modifies procedures for hearings conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

Texas HB3146 amends various sections of state codes to standardize procedures for hearings conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings. It mandates that administrative law judges propose decisions to commissioners for final consideration. The bill also reschedules hearings if a request for continuance is received before the fifth day before the hearing, unless both parties agree otherwise. Additionally, it repeals certain sections across multiple codes, including Agriculture, Human Resources, Insurance, Labor, and Transportation. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3146 modifies procedures for hearings conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

Texas HB3146 amends various sections of state codes to standardize procedures for hearings conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings. It mandates that administrative law judges propose decisions to commissioners for final consideration. The bill also reschedules hearings if a request for continuance is received before the fifth day before the hearing, unless both parties agree otherwise. Additionally, it repeals certain sections across multiple codes, including Agriculture, Human Resources, Insurance, Labor, and Transportation. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.