Section 2001.035 - Substantial Compliance Requirement; Time Limit on Procedural Challenge(a) A rule is voidable unless a state agency adopts it in substantial compliance with Sections 2001.0225 through 2001.034.(b) A person must initiate a proceeding to contest a rule on the ground of noncompliance with the procedural requirements of Sections 2001.0225 through 2001.034 not later than the second anniversary of the effective date of the rule.(c) A state agency substantially complies with the requirements of Section 2001.033 if the agency's reasoned justification demonstrates in a relatively clear and logical fashion that the rule is a reasonable means to a legitimate objective.(d) A mere technical defect that does not result in prejudice to a person's rights or privileges is not grounds for invalidation of a rule.Tex. Gov't. Code § 2001.035
Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 558, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/1999.Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.