Texas HB404 amends state agency rule review requirements, including assessments of rule necessity and cost, and consequences for non-compliance.

Texas HB404 amends Section 2001.039 of the Government Code to revise state agency rule review processes. State agencies must assess whether the reasons for adopting a rule still exist and any costs imposed on regulated persons. Agencies must publish assessments on their websites, including links to supporting data. If a review is not completed by the required date, the rule expires and is void. Individuals potentially harmed by expired rules can file civil actions for declaratory and injunctive relief in district court.

Texas HB404 amends state agency rule review requirements, including assessments of rule necessity and cost, and consequences for non-compliance.

Texas HB404 amends Section 2001.039 of the Government Code to revise state agency rule review processes. State agencies must assess whether the reasons for adopting a rule still exist and any costs imposed on regulated persons. Agencies must publish assessments on their websites, including links to supporting data. If a review is not completed by the required date, the rule expires and is void. Individuals potentially harmed by expired rules can file civil actions for declaratory and injunctive relief in district court.