Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 2001.0221. Government Growth Impact Statements

(1) the proposed rule creates or eliminates a government program;

(2) implementation of the proposed rule requires the creation of new employee positions or the elimination of existing employee positions;

(3) implementation of the proposed rule requires an increase or decrease in future legislative appropriations to the agency;

(4) the proposed rule requires an increase or decrease in fees paid to the agency;

(5) the proposed rule creates a new regulation;

(6) the proposed rule expands, limits, or repeals an existing regulation;

(7) the proposed rule increases or decreases the number of individuals subject to the rule's applicability;  and

(8) the proposed rule positively or adversely affects this state's economy.