Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB606

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Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to de novo review and interpretation of state laws and state agency rules by reviewing court judges and administrative law judges.

Impact

If passed, HB606 would amend the Government Code by implementing a clear directive for judges to interpret laws de novo, meaning from the beginning without relying on previous interpretations by agencies. This could fundamentally alter how legal disputes involving state laws are resolved, potentially increasing the authority of courts in reviewing agency actions and interpretations. Moreover, it intends to create a clearer path for resolving ambiguities in state law that traditionally favored state agency authority.

Summary

House Bill 606 aims to establish a framework for the de novo review and interpretation of state laws and agency rules by judges in reviewing courts and administrative law judges. The bill emphasizes that judges should interpret state provisions without deferring to the interpretations provided by state agencies. This shift aims to enhance judicial independence and ensure that state agencies do not have undue influence over legal interpretations of state laws.

Contention

The most notable points of contention surrounding HB606 involve concerns regarding the balance of power between the judiciary and state agencies. Proponents argue that the bill will safeguard against potential overreach by state agencies, allowing for fairer judicial reviews. However, critics warn that this could lead to inconsistencies in the application of state law and may overwhelm courts with an influx of cases that were previously managed at the agency level. This tension encapsulates the ongoing debate about the role of state agencies versus the judiciary in interpreting state legislation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB122

Restrict the deference given by courts to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy.

TX HB1211

Relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations.

TX SB167

Alabama Administrative Procedure Act; standard of judicial review revised regarding agency's interpretation of law

TX SB134

Restrict deference to a state agency's interpretation of a state statute, administrative rule, or policy.

TX SB14

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.

TX HB10

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.

TX SB222

Prohibiting deference to a state agency's interpretation of a statute, rule or regulation or document by a state court or an officer hearing an administrative action.

TX SB221

Modifies the standard of review for agency interpretation of statutes, rules, regulations, and subregulatory documents

TX SB944

Relating to judicial deference regarding an interpretation of law by a state agency.

TX H5722

Amends the administrative procedures act and provides that on the review of an agency decision by a court upon appeal, the court shall decide questions of law without deference to any previous determination or interpretation of the law by the agency.

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CA AB1916

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TN HB1040

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TN SB0942

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TX SB1537

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