Relating to statutory construction.

HB 4501 amends Texas law to change how courts interpret state statutes. It prohibits courts from considering legislative intent, committee reports, or statements by lawmakers when reading laws, requiring them to focus solely on the plain meaning of the text. The bill also bans courts from giving special weight to how state agencies interpret laws, though they may consider reasonable agency interpretations that match the statute's plain language. These changes directly affect Texas courts and judges who interpret state laws, shifting legal analysis toward written text over historical context or agency guidance.