Split image of Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and U.S. President Donald Trump. (Getty Images)
A regulatory efficiency advisory panel will also be established that will advise the governor's office and the Efficiency Office. That panel will be composed of members representing regulated businesses, the public, occupational license holders, higher education and state agencies.
This bill outlines that it will also increase the public’s access to regulatory information by establishing an interactive website for people to search for state agency rules and information by topic, activity or NAICS code.
Lieutenant Governor of Texas Dan Patrick speaks during a press conference. (REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado)
"The Texas economy is the envy of America and the world. Texans understand that by cutting red tape, more money stays in the pockets of taxpayers. When Texans save money, the private sector is unleashed, Texans start small businesses, jobs are created and our economy grows," Patrick said.
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The bill is now on its way to the House committee before it can be voted on by the Texas House of Representatives.
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