Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of a new AI-integrated website for the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) on May 15, 2026, intended to streamline how residents and business owners navigate the state’s complex regulatory landscape.
According to the Governor’s office, the platform utilizes artificial intelligence to help users quickly identify the specific rules and forms required for their professions or activities. The new interactive site acts as a “one stop shop” to reduce confusion and save time for Texans connecting with state agencies.
Along with the web launch, the Governor announced that TREO has already recommended the amendment or repeal of more than 435 regulations across 11 state agencies. These initial efforts are estimated to remove 69,000 words from the Texas Administrative Code and save taxpayers approximately $123 million to date.
Established by recent legislation, TREO is mandated to maintain a user-friendly database where Texans can search state rules and identify the activities they regulate. Beyond its public-facing dashboard, the office assists agencies in identifying ineffective rules, determining the regulatory costs imposed on the public, and issuing best-practice guidelines for adopting new regulations.
Governor Abbott stated that the site makes information “readily accessible right when you need it,” describing the initiative as a way to ensure the state remains responsive to its citizens.
TREO Director Jerome Greener characterized the launch as the beginning of a broader mission to make the state government more efficient. He noted that the office’s ongoing agency reviews are intended to ensure Texas “continues to move at the speed of business”.
The office also features a public “Evaluation Portal” where Texans can submit their own recommendations for reducing regulatory “red tape”. According to the announcement, additional recommendations for rule cuts will be made on a rolling basis as the office monitors agency requirements daily.
“The interactive site saves time, reduces confusion, and makes information readily accessible right when you need it,” Governor Abbott stated, framing the launch as a key step in his vision for a more efficient Texas.