Texas HB606 mandates de novo review and interpretation of state laws and agency rules by judges, favoring limited agency authority.

HB606 amends Texas law to require reviewing court judges and administrative law judges to interpret state laws and agency rules de novo, meaning from scratch, without considering prior agency interpretations. Judges must resolve ambiguities in state laws in favor of limiting state agency authority. This applies to state statutes, agency rules, and agency guidance documents. The act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025.

Texas HB606 mandates de novo review and interpretation of state laws and agency rules by judges, favoring limited agency authority.

HB606 amends Texas law to require reviewing court judges and administrative law judges to interpret state laws and agency rules de novo, meaning from scratch, without considering prior agency interpretations. Judges must resolve ambiguities in state laws in favor of limiting state agency authority. This applies to state statutes, agency rules, and agency guidance documents. The act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025.