1. (a) The Quad-Agency chair may initiate an independent review by the commission of any existing or proposed regulation, rule, policy, or other participating agency action that may impact the cost, quality, or accessibility of child care to determine whether:

   1. (1) the regulation, rule, policy, or other agency action is consistent with the objectives identified in Section 74.005(3); and
   2. (2) a less restrictive regulation, rule, policy, or other agency action could more effectively achieve the objectives identified in Section 74.005(3).
2. (b) In conducting a review under this section, the Quad-Agency chair may request additional information from a participating agency. A participating agency shall provide the additional information in writing as soon as practicable after receiving a request under this section.

3. (c) The commission shall:

   1. (1) not later than the 10th business day after the date a review is initiated under this chapter, provide notice of the review, including instructions on how to submit public comments on the review:

      1. (A) on the Texas Workforce Commission's Internet website;
      2. (B) by e-mail to individuals who have subscribed to receive notifications through the Texas Workforce Commission's Internet website; and
      3. (C) using any other relevant stakeholder communication platforms; and

   2. (2) make the following available to the public on the Texas Workforce Commission's Internet website for each review conducted under this chapter for not less than two years from the date a determination is made under Section 74.011:

      1. (A) all public comments submitted;
      2. (B) all written agency submissions; and
      3. (C) the determination of the commission based on the review.

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 4903), Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2025.