Relating to the duration of and process for adopting and renewing state agency emergency rules.

SB 1479 shortens the maximum duration for state agency emergency rules and adds a public hearing requirement for renewals. It limits initial emergency rules to 60 days (down from 120) and allows only one renewal for up to 30 days (down from 60). The bill requires agencies to hold a public hearing with comment period before renewing any emergency rule. This directly affects Texas state agencies that issue emergency rules during declared emergencies. The changes apply only to rules proposed on or after the bill's effective date.