(a) When the governor makes recommendations under § 418.123, the governor may suspend the standard or control found to be inadequate to protect the public safety and by rule may place a new standard or control in effect.
(b) The new standard or control remains in effect until rejected by concurrent resolution of both houses of the legislature or amended by the governor.

Terms Used In Texas Government Code 418.124

  • Concurrent resolution: A legislative measure, designated "S. Con. Res." and numbered consecutively upon introduction, generally employed to address the sentiments of both chambers, to deal with issues or matters affecting both houses, such as a concurrent budget resolution, or to create a temporary joint committee. Concurrent resolutions are not submitted to the President/Governor and thus do not have the force of law.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) During the time the new standard or control is in effect, it shall be administered and given effect by all appropriate regulatory agencies of the state and of the local governments to which it applies.
(d) The governor’s action under this section is subject to judicial review but is not subject to temporary stay pending litigation.

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