Sec. 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.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 558, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.