Bill Caption

Relating to contested cases conducted under the Administrative Procedures Act.

Fiscal Notes

From the LBB: No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 1446 would amend the Government Code to make a series of changes to contested cases conducted under the Administrative Procedures Act. The first to take of note of is that a notice of hearing in a contested case must include a statement of the factual matters asserted or an attachment that incorporates by reference the factual matters asserted in the complaint or petition filed with the state agency. Also, a state agency must notify each party to a contested case of any decision though personal service, email, first class mail, or a method specified in the agency’s rules. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This is a procedural bill regarding contested cases and does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.