Texas creates its own version of DOGE as Gov. Greg Abbott says regulatory environment is 'too burdensome'

It's DOGE, Texas style. 

"The regulatory environment in Texas is getting too burdensome," Abbott said before putting pen to paper. "The regulatory environment in Texas is well-known for being good, but it seems like it's not as easy to navigate as it once was."

An advisory panel would be created to work with the governor's office to streamline processes. It would be made up of business owners, researchers, state agencies and the public.

The bill also aims to create an accessible online portal, so the public can look up state regulations.

"Texas businesses, Texas citizens, they deserve regulations that are in plain English that you can understand what they mean," said Dustin Burrows, the Republican speaker of the Texas House. "They deserve to know what they actually do, and they deserve to make sure they're consistent and as few as possible." 

The legislation was authored by state Republican Sen. Phil King and backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

It passed the Texas House with a 97-51 vote and the Senate 26-5.

"It gave strategies to it," he said. "Texas DOGE will lead to spending cuts, regulation cuts and a more user-friendly government."