In Texas, negotiations for economic development incentives are exempt from public scrutiny. Texas can improve this process by defining an incentives policy, allowing for public review, and increasing availability of active agreements.
Economy
Texas DOGE Bill Heads to the Governor’s Desk
A new bill aimed at streamlining state agency rules and regulations has received approval from both chambers and is headed to the governor’s desk for signing. Among other things, Senate Bill 14 will create the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) “to provide critical assistance and direction in identifying rules that are no longer necessary or...
April 22, 2025