tx-June262026-122: 37 TAC §§35.21, 35.22, 35.30 (Amendment) — Private Security

Summary

The Texas Department of Public Safety (the department) adopts amendments to §§35.21, 35.22, and 35.30, concerning Licensing. These rules are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the April 24, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 2626) and will not be republished. These amendments provide that an applicant for a new or renewal private security license must submit proof to the department of the applicant's eligibility under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 for certain state or local public benefits, including a professional or commercial license, issued by a state agency, and specifies the type of document the applicant must submit. These amendments are necessary to ensure that the department is able to verify applicant eligibility consistent with federal law in order to maintain the integrity of the licensing process and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of this state. This adoption is consistent with an emphasis across state government to ensure that no individual in the country illegally receives a state or local public benefit, such as a professional or commercial license, in...

The agency’s own summary, as published.