Tex. Government Code § 318.001: FINDINGS.

The legislature finds that:

(1) the interests of the residents of the state are served by the regulation of certain professions and other occupations;

(2) state government actions have produced a substantial increase in the number of regulatory programs;

(3) the legislature should review proposed regulatory programs to better evaluate the need for the programs; and

(4) regulation should not be imposed on any profession or other occupation unless required for the protection of the health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the state.

Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 9.01(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.