Relating to the management-to-staff ratio requirement for state agencies.
Bill overview
Relating to the management-to-staff ratio requirement for state agencies.
Reference notes
HB 3743 sources, status methodology and verification
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Methodology
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KeepTXRed summary
HB 3743 was a House-passed state-workforce proposal expanding Texas' one-manager-for-11-staff rule across state agencies and directing agencies to minimize management positions. It did not become law.
What would change
The proposal would have removed the existing limitation that applied the 1-to-11 management ratio only to executive-branch agencies with more than 100 full-time employees, applied the ratio more broadly to state agencies and required procedures aimed at using the fewest management positions necessary to perform agency functions.
Who may be affected
State employees and managers, state agencies, agency executives, the Legislative Budget Board, taxpayers and applicants for state jobs.
When it would take effect
HB 3743 did not take effect. It passed the House and was referred to Senate Business & Commerce on May 13, 2025, but did not receive final Senate passage.
Limits and uncertainty
No expanded statewide management-to-staff ratio mandate was enacted through HB 3743. Existing Government Code staffing rules remain controlling.
Editorial sources and review notes
Official House text, committee analysis and legislative stages reviewed.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
Current status
Passed
Referred to Business & Commerce
Latest official action
Referred to Business & Commerce
May 13, 2025 · house
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Sponsors
Committee history
- Delivery of Government Efficiency
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- Business & Commerce
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Legislative timeline
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