What happened: On June 20, Gov. Abbott signed into law more than 300 bills passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, advancing policies that reinforce Texas’s reputation as a national leader in economic opportunity and limited government.

Worth noting: Among the newly signed laws are two reforms championed by TLR through the Coalition for Regulatory Efficiency and Reform:

• HB 11: Reduces barriers for skilled professionals moving to Texas by directing state licensing agencies to pursue reciprocity agreements—cutting red tape and helping new residents get to work faster.
• HB 12: Strengthens Texas’s Sunset review process to identify and address problematic regulations earlier and more often. It incorporates efficiency audits into the process and ensures regulations are tied to key agency deliverables.

TLR Thoughts: Modernizing Texas’s regulatory system is vital to supporting continued economic growth in the state. With the passage and enactment of HB 11 and HB 12, Texas is leading the way as the blueprint for America’s future.

Read the full press release here.