Texas regulatory office trims rules, saves billions and fuels job growth
The Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, created by Senate Bill 14, has cut thousands of regulatory words and saved Texans over $120 million in its first year.
Following the 2025 enactment of the Regulatory Reform and Efficiency Act, Texas created the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office inside the Governor’s Office to streamline state regulations. Led by a team reporting to Governor Greg Abbott, TREO has examined 4,177 existing rules, suggested 437 reductions and removed 69,500 words from the Texas Administrative Code, generating $123.2 million in direct savings for residents.
The office’s first wave covered eleven agencies, prompting the Alcoholic Beverage Commission to consolidate violation categories and the Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors to open a public comment channel. TREO also launched an AI-driven website that helps workers navigate career pathways in trades like welding and plumbing.
Why it matters
Streamlined regulations lower costs for businesses and taxpayers, boosting Texas's economy and job market.
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