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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 53
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| César Blanco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Donna Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Creighton | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Adam Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Joan Huffman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Bryan Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Angela Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Charles Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Kevin Sparks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Giovanni Capriglione | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Todd Hunter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Jeff Leach | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Salman Bhojani | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Pat Curry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Jeff Barry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Keith Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Greg Bonnen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Ben Bumgarner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Jay Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Mark Dorazio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
| Stan Gerdes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Ryan Guillen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Cole Hefner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Hillary Hickland | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Carrie Isaac | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Marc LaHood | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 121 |
| Terri Leo-Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Mitch Little | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Janie Lopez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| A.J. Louderback | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| J.M. Lozano | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| John Lujan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Don McLaughlin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Matt Morgan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Candy Noble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Tom Oliverson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| Angelia Orr | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Jared Patterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Dennis Paul | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 129 |
| Katrina Pierson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| David Spiller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Valoree Swanson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 150 |
| Carl Tepper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Denise Villalobos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Wes Virdell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Trey Wharton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Terry Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective on 9/1/25
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- House passage reported
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Additional sponsor(s) authorized
- Rules suspended
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