Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 14: Relating to reforming the procedure by which state agencies adopt rules and impose regulatory requirements and the deference given to the interpretation of laws and rules by state agencies in certain judicial proceedings.

Enacted Last action April 23, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

SB 14 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to reforming the procedure by which state agencies adopt rules and impose regulatory requirements and the deference given to the interpretation of laws and rules by state agencies in certain judicial proceedings. Primary sponsor: King, Paul Bettencourt (Republican), César Blanco (Democratic), Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Flores, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican), Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican), Giovanni Capriglione (Republican), Todd Hunter (Republican), Jeff Leach (Republican), Salman Bhojani (Democratic), Pat Curry (Republican). It lists 38 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: King; Paul Bettencourt (Republican); César Blanco (Democratic); Donna Campbell (Republican); and 17 more. 38 co-sponsors.