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Texas Department of Transportation
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43 TAC §30.502, §30.503 (Amendment) — Aviation
§30.503 The Texas Department of Transportation (department) adopts the amendments to §30.502 and §30.503 concerning Meteorological Evaluation Towers. The ame...
Final rule
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43 TAC §§7.160 - 7.173 (New) — Rail Facilities
The Texas Department of Transportation (department) adopts the new §§7.160 - 7.173; concerning the Short Line Railroad Improvement State Fund Program. The ne...
Final rule
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43 TAC §§30.202, 30.203, 30.206, 30.210 (Amendment) — Aviation
The Texas Department of Transportation (department) adopts the amendments to §§30.202, 30.203, 30.206, and §30.210 concerning aviation facilities development...
Final rule
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Texas-
16 TAC §25.521 (New) — Substantive Rules Applicable to Electric Service Providers
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) proposes new §25.521 relating to Large Load Demand Management Service. This proposed rule will implement ...
Closed
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16 TAC §24.3 — Substantive Rules Applicable to Water and Sewer Service Providers
The amended rule is adopted under the following provisions of the Texas Water Code: Texas Water Code §13.002(16-a), which defines the term "public utility ag...
Final rule
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16 TAC §§24.25 - 24.28, 24.41, 24.43 — Substantive Rules Applicable to Water and Sewer Service Providers
These new and amended rules are adopted under the following provisions of the Texas Water Code: Texas Water Code §13.002(16-a), which defines the term "publi...
Final rule
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
TexasTexas Commission on Environmental Quality
Texas-
30 TAC §293.81 — Water Districts
Statutory Authority The rulemaking is adopted under Local Government Code (LGC), §§375.022, 375.025, and 375.0645 and Texas Water Code (TWC), §§49.011, 49.31...
Final rule
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30 TAC §293.91 — Water Districts
Statutory Authority The rulemaking is adopted under Local Government Code (LGC), §§375.022, 375.025, and 375.0645 and Texas Water Code (TWC), §§49.011, 49.31...
Final rule
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30 TAC §§293.11, 293.12, 293.15 — Water Districts
Statutory Authority This rulemaking is adopted under Local Government Code (LGC), §§375.022, 375.025, and 375.0645 and Texas Water Code (TWC), §§49.011, 49.3...
Final rule
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
TexasTexas Commission on Fire Protection
Texas-
37 TAC §429.11 — Fire Inspector and Fire Plans [ Plan] Examiner
Statutory Authority The proposed amendments are authorized by Texas Government Code §§419.008 and 419.032, which authorize the Commission to adopt rules for ...
Closed
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37 TAC §429.201, §429.205 — Fire Inspector and Fire Plans [ Plan] Examiner
§429.205 Statutory Authority The proposed amendments are authorized by Texas Government Code §§419.008 and 419.032, which authorize the Commission to adopt r...
Closed
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37 TAC §435.31 — Fire Fighter Safety
STATUTORY AUTHORITY The amendment to §435.31 is adopted under Texas Government Code §§419.008 and 419.032, which authorize the Commission to adopt rules for ...
Final rule
Health and Human Services Commission
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26 TAC §746.4401, §746.4407 — Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers
§746.4407 STATUTORY AUTHORITY The new rules are authorized by Texas Government Code §524.0151, which provides that the executive commissioner of HHSC shall a...
Closed
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26 TAC §746.4201 — Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers
STATUTORY AUTHORITY The new rule is authorized by Texas Government Code §524.0151, which provides that the executive commissioner of HHSC shall adopt rules f...
Closed
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26 TAC §746.4301 — Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers
STATUTORY AUTHORITY The amendment is authorized by Texas Government Code §524.0151, which provides that the executive commissioner of HHSC shall adopt rules ...
Closed
Texas Education Agency
Texas-
19 TAC §61.1031 (Repeal) — School Districts
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) adopts the repeal of §61.1031, concerning school safety requirements. The repeal is adopted without changes to the proposed ...
Final rule
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19 TAC §103.1215 (New) — Health and Safety
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) adopts new §103.1215, concerning school safety requirements. The new section is adopted without changes to the proposed text...
Final rule
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19 TAC §§161.1001 - 161.1003 — Commissioner's Rules Concerning Advisory Committees
STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new rule and amendment are proposed under TEC, §7.055(b)(11), which permits the commissioner to appoint advisory committees, in acco...
Closed
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
TexasState Board for Educator Certification
Texas-
19 TAC §§229.1 - 229.3 — Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: The amendments are proposed under TEC, §21.041(a), which allows SBEC to adopt rules as necessary for its own procedures; TEC, §21.041(b)...
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19 TAC §229.4 — Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: The amendment is proposed under TEC, §21.041(a), which allows SBEC to adopt rules as necessary for its own procedures; TEC, §21.041(b)(1...
Closed
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19 TAC §229.5 — Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: The amendment is proposed under TEC, §21.041(a), which allows SBEC to adopt rules as necessary for its own procedures; TEC, §21.041(b)(1...
Closed
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Texas-
19 TAC §22.165, §22.166 (Amendment) — Student Financial AID Programs
§22.166 The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes amendments to Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 22, Su...
Closed
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19 TAC §§6.91 - 6.96 (Repeal) — Health Education, Training, and Research Funds
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) adopts the repeal of Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter E, §§6.91 - 6.96, Texas Emerg...
Final rule
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19 TAC §4.356 (New) — Rules Applying to ALL Public Institutions of Higher Education in Texas
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) adopts new rules in Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter W, ...
Final rule
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas-
1 TAC §353.2 — Medicaid Managed Care
STATUTORY AUTHORITY The amendment is authorized by Texas Government Code §524.0151, which provides that the executive commissioner of HHSC shall adopt rules ...
Closed
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1 TAC §353.608 — Medicaid Managed Care
STATUTORY AUTHORITY The repeal is authorized by Texas Government Code §524.0151, which provides that the executive commissioner of HHSC shall adopt rules for...
Closed
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1 TAC §353.1502, §353.1053 — Medicaid Managed Care
§353.1053 STATUTORY AUTHORITY The amendments are authorized by Texas Government Code §524.0151, which provides that the executive commissioner of HHSC shall ...
Closed
Texas Workforce Commission
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40 TAC §800.502 — General Administration
The rule is proposed under the following statutory authority: --Texas Labor Code, §301.0015(a)(6), which provides TWC with the authority to adopt, amend, or ...
Closed
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40 TAC §800.301 — General Administration
The rule is proposed under the following statutory authority: --Texas Labor Code, §301.0015(a)(6), which provides TWC with the authority to adopt, amend, or ...
Closed
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40 TAC §800.201, §800.205 — General Administration
§800.205 The rules are proposed under the following statutory authority: Texas Labor Code, §301.0015(a)(6), which provides TWC with the authority to adopt, a...
Closed
Office of the Attorney General
TexasTexas Water Development Board
TexasState Pension Review Board
TexasTexas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Texas-
22 TAC §884.31 (Amendment) — Complaints and Enforcement
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council proposes amendments to §884.31, relating to Notice to the Public of Complaint Process and Access to Records. OV...
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22 TAC §882.6 (Amendment) — Applications and Licensing
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council proposes amendments to §882.6, relating to Limitations on Number of Examination Attempts. OVERVIEW AND EXPLANAT...
Closed
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22 TAC §882.36 (Amendment) — Applications and Licensing
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council proposes amendments to §882.36, relating to Compliance with State and Federal Law. Overview and Explanation of ...
Closed
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Texas-
22 TAC §801.54 (Amendment) — Licensure and Regulation of Marriage and Family Therapists
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council on behalf of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapist propose amendments to §801.54,...
Closed
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22 TAC §801.2 (Amendment) — Licensure and Regulation of Marriage and Family Therapists
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council on behalf of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapist propose amendments to §801.2, ...
Closed
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22 TAC §801.44 (Amendment) — Licensure and Regulation of Marriage and Family Therapists
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council on behalf of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapist propose amendments to §801.44,...
Closed
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
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22 TAC §681.93 (Amendment) — Professional Counselors
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council on behalf of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Licensed Professional Counselors propose amendments to §681....
Closed
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22 TAC §681.91 (Amendment) — Professional Counselors
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council on behalf of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Licensed Professional Counselors propose amendments to §681....
Closed
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22 TAC §681.92 (Amendment) — Professional Counselors
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council on behalf of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Licensed Professional Counselors propose amendments to §681....
Closed
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Texas-
16 TAC §§140.355, 140.368, 140.369 — Administration of Texas Lottery and Charitable Bingo
The proposed rules are proposed under Texas Government Code, Chapter 466, and Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 51, which authorize the Texas Commission of Lic...
Closed
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16 TAC §§140.152, 140.153, 140.157, 140.158, 140.160 — Administration of Texas Lottery and Charitable Bingo
STATUTORY AUTHORITY The proposed rules are proposed under Texas Government Code, Chapter 466, and Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 51, which authorize the Tex...
Closed
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16 TAC §140.2 — Administration of Texas Lottery and Charitable Bingo
The proposed repeal is proposed under Texas Government Code, Chapter 466, and Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 51, which authorize the Texas Commission of Lic...
Closed