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Department of State Health Services
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25 TAC §3.7 (New) — Advisory Committees, Councils, and Boards
The executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), propo...
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25 TAC §289.130 (Repeal) — Radiation Control
The executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), propo...
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25 TAC §§217.61 - 217.65 (Amendment) — Milk and Dairy
The executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), propo...
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Public Utility Commission of Texas
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16 TAC §22.242 (Amendment) — Procedural Rules
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) adopts amendments to §22.242 relating to Complaints with changes to the proposed text as published in the...
Final rule
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16 TAC §26.30 (Amendment) — Substantive Rules Applicable to Telecommunications Service Providers
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) adopts amendments §26.30 relating to Complaints with changes to the proposed text as published in the May...
Final rule
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16 TAC §24.153 (Amendment) — Substantive Rules Applicable to Water and Sewer Service Providers
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) adopts amendments §24.153, relating to Customer Relations with changes to the proposed text as published ...
Final rule
Texas Education Agency
Texas-
19 TAC §101.3011 (Amendment) — Assessment
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) proposes an amendment to §101.3011, concerning implementation and administration of academic content area assessment instrum...
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19 TAC §74.5 (Amendment) — Curriculum Requirements
The State Board of Education (SBOE) proposes an amendment to §74.5, concerning the academic achievement record (transcript). The proposed amendment would req...
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19 TAC §89.1053 (Amendment) — Adaptations for Special Populations
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) adopts an amendment to §89.1053, concerning procedures for use of restraint and time-out. The amendment is adopted with chan...
Final rule
Texas Commission on LAW Enforcement
Texas-
37 TAC §217.7 (New) — Enrollment, Licensing, Appointment, and Separation
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (Commission) proposes new 37 Texas Administrative Code §217.7, Reporting of Enrollment, Licensure, and Appointment. T...
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37 TAC §217.5 (New) — Enrollment, Licensing, Appointment, and Separation
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (Commission) proposes new 37 Texas Administrative Code §217.5, Reporting Appointment and Separation of a Licensee. Th...
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37 TAC §221.51 (New) — Proficiency Certificates
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (Commission) proposes new 37 Texas Administrative Code §221.51, Law Enforcement Polygraph Certificate. This proposed ...
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Office of the Attorney General
Texas-
1 TAC §§67.1 - 67.9 — Foreign Ownership Enforcement
Proposed new §§67.1 - 67.9, published in the March 27, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 1937), are withdrawn. The agency failed to adopt the prop...
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1 TAC §§67.1 - 67.12 (New) — Foreign Ownership Enforcement
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) proposes new Chapter 67 in Title 1, Part 3 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), relating to foreign ownership enf...
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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Texas-
19 TAC §13.130 (Amendment) — Financial Planning
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes amendments to Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 13, Subchapter...
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19 TAC §§4.120 - 4.124 (New) — Rules Applying to ALL Public Institutions of Higher Education in Texas
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes new rules in Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter F...
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19 TAC §5.5 (Amendment) — Rules Applying to Public Universities, Health-related Institutions, And/or Selected Public Colleges of Higher Education in Texas
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes amendments to Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 5, Subchapter ...
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Texas Department of Insurance
Texas-
28 TAC §1.414 (Amendment) — General Administration
The commissioner of insurance adopts amendments to 28 TAC §1.414, concerning assessment of maintenance taxes, surcharges, and fees collected from the sale of...
Final rule
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28 TAC §6.601 (Amendment) — Captive Insurance
The commissioner of insurance adopts amendments to 28 TAC §6.601, concerning the waiver of workers' compensation surcharge. The amendments are adopted withou...
Final rule
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28 TAC §11.505 (Repeal) — Health Maintenance Organizations
STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The commissioner adopts the repeal of §11.505 under Insurance Code §843.151 and §36.001. Insurance Code §843.151 authorizes the commissi...
Final rule
Comptroller of Public Accounts
TexasState Board for Educator Certification
TexasTexas Department of Transportation
Texas-
43 TAC §§28.30 - 28.32 — Oversize and Overweight Vehicles and Loads
STATUTORY AUTHORITY The repeals are proposed under Transportation Code, §201.101, which provides the Texas Transportation Commission (commission) with the au...
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43 TAC §§28.60 - 28.67 — Oversize and Overweight Vehicles and Loads
STATUTORY AUTHORITY The repeals are proposed under Transportation Code, §201.101, which provides the Texas Transportation Commission (commission) with the au...
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43 TAC §§28.20 - 28.22 — Oversize and Overweight Vehicles and Loads
STATUTORY AUTHORITY The repeals are proposed under Transportation Code, §201.101, which provides the Texas Transportation Commission (commission) with the au...
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Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Texas-
16 TAC §39.1 (Amendment) — Port of Entry
STATUTORY AUTHORITY. TABC proposes the amendments pursuant to TABC's rulemaking authority under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code §5.31. Section 5.31 authorizes ...
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16 TAC §37.5 (Repeal) — Legal
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) proposes to repeal 16 TAC §37.5, relating to Determining Population. Consistent with Texas Government Code §46...
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16 TAC §§31.5 - 31.9 (Repeal) — Administration
STATUTORY AUTHORITY. TABC proposes the repeals pursuant to TABC's rulemaking authority under Alcoholic Beverage Code §§5.21 and 5.31. Section 5.21 provides T...
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Texas Commission on Fire Protection
TexasOffice of the Governor
Texas-
1 TAC §§4.30, 4.32, 4.33, 4.36 - 4.40 — Texas Military Preparedness Commission
STATUTORY AUTHORITY The amendments are proposed under Texas Government Code §436.101(f), which directs and authorizes the Commission to adopt rules necessary...
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1 TAC §§4.1 - 4.5, 4.7, 4.8 — Texas Military Preparedness Commission
STATUTORY AUTHORITY The amendments are proposed under Texas Government Code §436.101(f), which directs and authorizes the Commission to adopt rules necessary...
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1 TAC §4.6 — Texas Military Preparedness Commission
STATUTORY AUTHORITY The repeal is proposed under Texas Government Code §436.101(f), which directs and authorizes the Commission to adopt rules necessary to i...
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Health and Human Services Commission
Texas-
26 TAC §370.1 (Amendment) — Human Trafficking Resource Center
The executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts an amendment to §370.1, concerning Human Trafficking Prevention Tr...
Final rule
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26 TAC §§306.501, 306.503, 306.505, 306.507, 306.509, 306.511, 306.513, 306.515, 306.517 (New) — Behavioral Health Delivery System
The executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes new §306.501, concerning Purpose; §306.503, concerning Applicati...
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26 TAC §551.51 (New) — Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions
The executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes new §551.51, concerning Workplace Violence Prevention. BACKGROUN...
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Texas Commission on Jail Standards
TexasTexas State Board of Public Accountancy
Texas-
22 TAC §511.57 (Amendment) — Eligibility
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts an amendment to §511.57 concerning Courses in an Accounting Concentration to Take the UCPAE, without chang...
Final rule
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22 TAC §511.97 (Amendment) — Eligibility
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (Board) proposes an amendment to §511.97 concerning Examination of Applicant Approved with Accommodation. Backgro...
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22 TAC §523.147 (Amendment) — Continuing Professional Education
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts an amendment to §523.147 concerning Sponsor Review Program, without changes to the proposed text as publis...
Final rule
Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
Texas-
22 TAC §851.10 (Amendment) — Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists Licensing and Enforcement Rules
The Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) proposes an amendment concerning the licensure and regulation of Professional Geoscientists in Texas. TB...
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22 TAC §851.21 (Amendment) — Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists Licensing and Enforcement Rules
The Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) proposes an amendment concerning the licensure and regulation of Professional Geoscientists in Texas. TB...
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22 TAC §851.24 (Amendment) — Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists Licensing and Enforcement Rules
The Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) proposes an amendment concerning the licensure and regulation of Professional Geoscientists in Texas. TB...
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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31 TAC §§57.251 - 57.253 — Fisheries
The amendments are proposed under Parks and Wildlife Code, §12.015, which requires the department to regulate the introduction and stocking of fish, shellfis...
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31 TAC §57.157 — Fisheries
The amendment is proposed under Parks and Wildlife Code, §78.006, which authorizes the to regulate the taking, possession, purchase, and sale of mussels and ...
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31 TAC §58.353 (Amendment) — Oysters, Shrimp, and Finfish
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (the department) proposes an amendment to §58.353, concerning General Provisions. The proposed amendment would provid...
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas-
1 TAC §353.903, §353.907 (Amendment) — Medicaid Managed Care
§353.907 The executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts amendments to §353.903, concerning Definitions; and §353....
Final rule
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1 TAC §354.1924 (Amendment) — Medicaid Health Services
The executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts an amendment to §354.1924, concerning Preferred Drug List. Section...
Final rule
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1 TAC §355.8070 (Amendment) — Reimbursement Rates
The executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts an amendment to §355.8070, concerning Hospital Augmented Reimburse...
Final rule
Department of Information Resources
Texas-
1 TAC §§213.30, 213.32, 213.35, 213.36 — Electronic and Information Resources
Proposed amended §§213.30, 213.32, 213.35, and 213.36, published in the March 13, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 1469), are withdrawn. The agen...
No comment deadline published
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1 TAC §§213.10, 213.12, 213.15, 213.16 — Electronic and Information Resources
Proposed amended §§213.10, 213.12, 213.15, and 213.16, published in the March 13, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 1469), are withdrawn. The agen...
No comment deadline published
Texas Workforce Commission
Texas-
40 TAC §853.2, §853.4 — Independent Living Services for Older Individuals WHO ARE Blind
§853.4 PART IV. STATUTORY AUTHORITY The rules are adopted under: --Texas Labor Code, §352.103(a), which provides TWC with the authority to establish rules fo...
Final rule
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40 TAC §853.10, §853.11 — Independent Living Services for Older Individuals WHO ARE Blind
§853.11 The rules are adopted under: --Texas Labor Code, §352.103(a), which provides TWC with the authority to establish rules for providing vocational rehab...
Final rule
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40 TAC §853.20, §853.21 — Independent Living Services for Older Individuals WHO ARE Blind
§853.21 The rules are adopted under: --Texas Labor Code, §352.103(a), which provides TWC with the authority to establish rules for providing vocational rehab...
Final rule
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Texas-
30 TAC §37.931 (Amendment) — Financial Assurance
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ, agency, or commission) adopts the amendment to §37.931. Amended §37.931 is adopted without changes to th...
Final rule
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30 TAC §§328.401, 328.411, 328.421, 328.431, 328.441, 328.451 (New) — Waste Minimization and Recycling
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ, agency, or commission) adopts new §§328.401, 328.411, 328.421, 328.431, 328.441, and 328.451. New §§328....
Final rule