Texas Governor Signs ‘Texas DOGE’ Into Law to Cut Regulations, Boost Government Efficiency

Senate Bill 14 establishes Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office to identify and reduce burdensome state rules and improve agency transparency, officials said.
Texas Governor Signs ‘Texas DOGE’ Into Law to Cut Regulations, Boost Government Efficiency
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs the newly introduced Senate Bill 14 in the State Capitol in Austin on April 23, 2025. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
Chase Smith
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law on April 23 a sweeping regulatory reform measure known as the Regulatory Reform and Efficiency Act, aimed at streamlining government processes and reducing the regulatory burden on businesses and residents.

Senate Bill 14 creates the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office within the Office of the Governor and has been characterized as the Texas version of the federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) created by President Donald Trump and led by businessman Elon Musk.

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