Texas Launches Own DOGE-Inspired Regulatory Efficiency Office
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill into law, establishing the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, inspired by the federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
In a move to streamline state regulations and reduce bureaucratic burdens, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 14 into law on Wednesday. The legislation creates the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, mirroring the federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiated during the Trump administration. The new office aims to simplify the regulatory environment in Texas, which Governor Abbott described as ’too burdensome’ and difficult to navigate.
The bill, which passed both the Texas House and Senate with significant support, was authored by Republican Senator Phil King and received backing from Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. It introduces an advisory panel composed of business owners, researchers, state agencies, and the public to work directly with the governor’s office on streamlining processes. Additionally, the legislation mandates the creation of an accessible online portal where the public can easily review state regulations.
The move is seen as a direct response to the complexities and inefficiencies that have developed within Texas’s regulatory framework over time. Republican House Speaker Dustin Burrows emphasized the need for clearer and more concise regulations, stating that Texans deserve regulations ‘in plain English’ that are understandable and minimal.
The Texas initiative follows the model set by DOGE, which was led by Elon Musk under President Trump, focusing on eliminating unnecessary rules, reducing fraud, and cutting wasteful spending. Governor Abbott praised the federal DOGE for providing a clear strategy that Texas could adapt to improve its own governmental efficiency. He anticipates that the Texas DOGE will lead to significant spending and regulation cuts, ultimately creating a more user-friendly government for its citizens.