Texas Comptroller Faces Lawsuit Over Revamped Minority Business Program

This lawsuit challenges the Texas Comptroller's emergency rules, which effectively dismantled the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program for women and minority-owned firms. Plaintiffs argue the Comptroller overstepped his statutory authority, denied due process, and violated the Texas Constitution by unilaterally altering a legislatively established program. The case centers on the separation of powers and the state's role in promoting equitable business opportunities.