Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules.

SJR 61 proposes a constitutional amendment to give the Texas legislature authority to create laws requiring legislative review or approval of rules made by state agencies. This would directly affect state agencies that create regulations and the legislature itself, which would gain new power to establish review procedures. Key provisions would allow the legislature to set rules for how agency rules are reviewed, determine when rules take effect, and provide mechanisms for suspending or repealing rules. The amendment must be approved by voters in November 2025 before taking effect.