Government regulation is unquestionably necessary in some areas. But in most cases, rules can be laid out in a less costly and burdensome manner than is common today. In addition, too many outdated, useless rules remain on the books in Texas. It's high time for Texas to prune the tendency of agencies to issue and maintain rules at every turn. In the end, the Secretary of State's Office might not have to kill a forest to issue its weekly Texas Register .
Every business has the right to expect prompt and accurate response from state agencies.
Companies should expect regulatory information to be clear and easy to obtain. Agencies should respond accurately and in a timely fashion to all requests for information, clarification, and materials. In addition, state agencies should make an ongoing commitment to streamline regulations and the regulatory process. The chief role of government in the economy is to create incentives for work, savings, and investment. Carole Keeton Rylander Texas lacks an independent process to review either its regulations or the associated agency cost-benefit analyses that sometimes are conducted, notably for environmental rules.