Texas to create DOGE-inspired ‘Efficiency Office’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill to create a new DOGE-inspired office to cut red tape, save tax dollars and promote business.

The law, which goes into effect on September 1, will create the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office and a complementary advisory panel modeled after the federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

The measure was sponsored by 59 lawmakers in both chambers, including three Democrats.

“This law will slash regulations, put stricter standards on new regulations that could be costly to businesses, and put a check on the growth of the administrative state,” Abbott said at the bill signing on April 23. “This will make government more efficient and less costly, ensuring that Texas operates at the speed of business.”

One of the bill’s primary sponsors explained why the new office is necessary.  

“Many of our state rules and regulations are outdated and unnecessarily burdensome, creating barriers to continued economic growth,” said Sen. Phil King, R-District 10. “With this legislation, we can dramatically improve our regulatory system and build a stronger Texas for the long term.” 

At the federal level, DOGE has been one of President Donald Trump’s more popular initiatives in his second term and has already cut an estimated $160 billion in unnecessary spending. Such cuts included $1 billion from the federal Department of Education.  

But increased government efficiency isn’t Texas lawmakers’ only accomplishment this session.  

The Texas Legislature passed a universal school choice bill last week, making it the 16th state with such a program. 

Gov. Abbott has been a longtime supporter of school choice and is expected to sign the bill into law soon.