Proposed Rule Reviews
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Title 1, Part 15
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 15, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):
Chapter 377, Children's Advocacy Programs
This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.
Comments on the review of Chapter 377, Children's Advocacy Programs, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to hhsrulescoordinationoffice@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 377" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 15, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: August 19, 2026
Finance Commission of Texas
Title 7, Part 1
On behalf of the Finance Commission of Texas (commission), the Texas Department of Banking files this notice of intention to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal, the following chapter of Texas Administrative Code, Title 7, in its entirety:
Chapter 5 (Administration of Finance Agencies), §§5.100, 5.101, 5.103, 5.105, 5.107
The review is conducted pursuant to Government Code, §2001.039. Comments regarding the review of this chapter, and whether the reasons for initially adopting the sections under review continue to exist, will be accepted for 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register.
Any questions or written comments pertaining to this notice of intention to review should be directed to Robert K, Nichols, III, General Counsel, Texas Department of Banking, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78705, or e-mailed to legal@dob.texas.gov.
Any proposed changes to these sections as a result of the rule review will be published as proposed rules in the Texas Register. Proposed rules are subject to public comment for a reasonable period prior to final adoption by the commission.
Robert K. Nichols, III
General Counsel
Finance Commission of Texas
Filed: August 14, 2026
Texas Department of Banking
Title 7, Part 2
On behalf of the Finance Commission of Texas (commission), the Texas Department of Banking files this notice of intention to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal, the following chapter of Texas Administrative Code, Title 7, in its entirety:
Chapter 11 (Miscellaneous), §§11.10 - 11.12, 11.37
The review is conducted pursuant to Government Code, §2001.039. Comments regarding the review of this chapter, and whether the reasons for initially adopting the sections under review continue to exist, will be accepted for 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register.
Any questions or written comments pertaining to this notice of intention to review should be directed to Robert K, Nichols, III, General Counsel, Texas Department of Banking, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78705, or e-mailed to legal@dob.texas.gov.
Any proposed changes to these sections as a result of the rule review will be published as proposed rules in the Texas Register. Proposed rules are subject to public comment for a reasonable period prior to final adoption by the commission.
Robert K. Nichols, III
General Counsel
Texas Department of Banking
Filed: August 14, 2026
On behalf of the Finance Commission of Texas (commission), the Texas Department of Banking files this notice of intention to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal, the following chapter of Texas Administrative Code, Title 7, in its entirety:
Chapter 26 (Perpetual Care Cemeteries), §§26.1 - 26.6, 26.11, 26.12
The review is conducted pursuant to Government Code, §2001.039. Comments regarding the review of this chapter, and whether the reasons for initially adopting the sections under review continue to exist, will be accepted for 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register.
Any questions or written comments pertaining to this notice of intention to review should be directed to Robert K, Nichols, III, General Counsel, Texas Department of Banking, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78705, or e-mailed to legal@dob.texas.gov.
Any proposed changes to these sections as a result of the rule review will be published as proposed rules in the Texas Register. Proposed rules are subject to public comment for a reasonable period prior to final adoption by the commission.
Robert K. Nichols, III
General Counsel
Texas Department of Banking
Filed: August 14, 2026
On behalf of the Finance Commission of Texas (commission), the Texas Department of Banking files this notice of intention to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal, the following chapter of Texas Administrative Code, Title 7, in its entirety:
Chapter 27 (Applications), §27.1
The review is conducted pursuant to Government Code, §2001.039. Comments regarding the review of this chapter, and whether the reasons for initially adopting the sections under review continue to exist, will be accepted for 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register.
Any questions or written comments pertaining to this notice of intention to review should be directed to Robert K, Nichols, III, General Counsel, Texas Department of Banking, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78705, or e-mailed to legal@dob.texas.gov.
Any proposed changes to these sections as a result of the rule review will be published as proposed rules in the Texas Register. Proposed rules are subject to public comment for a reasonable period prior to final adoption by the commission.
Robert K. Nichols, III
General Counsel
Texas Department of Banking
Filed: August 14, 2026
Department of State Health Services
Title 25, Part 1
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), in its own capacity and on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code:
Chapter 13, Health Planning and Resource Development
This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.
Comments on the review of Chapter 13, Health Planning and Resource Development, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to hhsrulescoordinationoffice@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 13" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Department of State Health Services
Filed: August 13, 2026
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), in its own capacity and on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code:
Chapter 31, Nutrition Services
This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.
Comments on the review of Chapter 31, Nutrition Services, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to hhsrulescoordinationoffice@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 31" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Department of State Health Services
Filed: August 19, 2026
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):
Chapter 415, Provider Clinical Responsibilities--Mental Health Services
This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.
Comments on the review of Chapter 415, Provider Clinical Responsibilities--Mental Health Services, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to hhsrulescoordinationoffice@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 415" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Department of State Health Services
Filed: August 13, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Title 26, Part 1
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):
Chapter 275, Consumer Managed Personal Attendant Services (CMPAS) Program
This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.
Comments on the review of Chapter 275, Consumer Managed Personal Attendant Services (CMPAS) Program, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to hhsrulescoordinationoffice@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 275" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: August 14, 2026
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):
Chapter 330, LIDDA Role and Responsibilities
This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.
Comments on the review of Chapter 330, LIDDA Role and Responsibilities, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to hhsrulescoordinationoffice@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 330" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: August 13, 2026
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):
Chapter 366, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.
Comments on the review of Chapter 366, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to hhsrulescoordinationoffice@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 366" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: August 19, 2026
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):
Chapter 505, Hospital Licensing
This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.
Comments on the review of Chapter 505, Hospital Licensing, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to hhsrulescoordinationoffice@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 505" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: August 19, 2026
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):
Chapter 904, Continuity of Services--State Facilities
This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.
Comments on the review of Chapter 746, Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to hhsrulescoordinationoffice@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 904" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: August 13, 2026
Employees Retirement System of Texas
Title 34, Part 4
The Employees Retirement System of Texas files this notice of intent to review 34 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 61, concerning Terms and Phrases, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039.
The Board will assess whether the reasons for adopting or re-adopting this chapter continue to exist. Each section of the chapter will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, reflects current legal and policy considerations, reflects current provisions related to the governance of the Board, and is in compliance with Chapter 2001 of the Texas Government Code (Administrative Procedure Act).
Comments on the review may be submitted in writing, within 30 days following the publication of this notice of intent to review in the Texas Register, to Cynthia C. Hamilton, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Employees Retirement System of Texas, P.O. Box 13207, Austin, Texas 78711-3207, or you may email Ms. Hamilton at General.Counsel@ers.texas.gov. The deadline for receiving comments is Monday, September 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Any proposed changes to the sections of this chapter as a result of the review will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register and will be subject to an additional 30-day public comment period prior to final adoption of any repeal, amendment, or re-adoption.
Cynthia C. Hamilton
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Employees Retirement System of Texas
Filed: August 17, 2026
The Employees Retirement System of Texas files this notice of intent to review 34 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 63, concerning Board of Trustees, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039.
The Board will assess whether the reasons for adopting or re-adopting this chapter continue to exist. Each section of the chapter will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, reflects current legal and policy considerations, reflects current provisions related to the governance of the Board, and is in compliance with Chapter 2001 of the Texas Government Code (Administrative Procedure Act).
Comments on the review may be submitted in writing, within 30 days following the publication of this notice of intent to review in the Texas Register, to Cynthia C. Hamilton, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Employees Retirement System of Texas, P.O. Box 13207, Austin, Texas 78711-3207, or you may email Ms. Hamilton at General.Counsel@ers.texas.gov. The deadline for receiving comments is Monday, September 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Any proposed changes to the sections of this chapter as a result of the review will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register and will be subject to an additional 30-day public comment period prior to final adoption of any repeal, amendment, or re-adoption.
Cynthia C. Hamilton
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Employees Retirement System of Texas
Filed: August 17, 2026
The Employees Retirement System of Texas files this notice of intent to review 34 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 65, concerning Executive Director, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039.
The Board will assess whether the reasons for adopting or re-adopting this chapter continue to exist. Each section of the chapter will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, reflects current legal and policy considerations, reflects current provisions related to the governance of the Board, and is in compliance with Chapter 2001 of the Texas Government Code (Administrative Procedure Act).
Comments on the review may be submitted in writing, within 30 days following the publication of this notice of intent to review in the Texas Register, to Cynthia C. Hamilton, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Employees Retirement System of Texas, P.O. Box 13207, Austin, Texas 78711-3207, or you may email Ms. Hamilton at General.Counsel@ers.texas.gov. The deadline for receiving comments is Monday, September 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Any proposed changes to the sections of this chapter as a result of the review will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register and will be subject to an additional 30-day public comment period prior to final adoption of any repeal, amendment, or re-adoption.
Cynthia C. Hamilton
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Employees Retirement System of Texas
Filed: August 17, 2026
The Employees Retirement System of Texas files this notice of intent to review 34 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 69, concerning Membership, Annuity, Termination, and Refunds, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039.
The Board will assess whether the reasons for adopting or re-adopting this chapter continue to exist. Each section of the chapter will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, reflects current legal and policy considerations, reflects current provisions related to the governance of the Board, and is in compliance with Chapter 2001 of the Texas Government Code (Administrative Procedure Act).
Comments on the review may be submitted in writing, within 30 days following the publication of this notice of intent to review in the Texas Register, to Cynthia C. Hamilton, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Employees Retirement System of Texas, P.O. Box 13207, Austin, Texas 78711-3207, or you may email Ms. Hamilton at General.Counsel@ers.texas.gov. The deadline for receiving comments is Monday, September 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Any proposed changes to the sections of this chapter as a result of the review will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register and will be subject to an additional 30-day public comment period prior to final adoption of any repeal, amendment, or re-adoption.
Cynthia C. Hamilton
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Employees Retirement System of Texas
Filed: August 17, 2026
The Employees Retirement System of Texas files this notice of intent to review 34 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 76, concerning Cash Balance Benefit, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039.
The Board will assess whether the reasons for adopting or re-adopting this chapter continue to exist. Each section of the chapter will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, reflects current legal and policy considerations, reflects current provisions related to the governance of the Board, and is in compliance with Chapter 2001 of the Texas Government Code (Administrative Procedure Act).
Comments on the review may be submitted in writing, within 30 days following the publication of this notice of intent to review in the Texas Register, to Cynthia C. Hamilton, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Employees Retirement System of Texas, P.O. Box 13207, Austin, Texas 78711-3207, or you may email Ms. Hamilton at General.Counsel@ers.texas.gov. The deadline for receiving comments is Monday, September 28,2026, at 10:00 a.m. Any proposed changes to the sections of this chapter as a result of the review will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register and will be subject to an additional 30-day public comment period prior to final adoption of any repeal, amendment, or re-adoption.
Cynthia C. Hamilton
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Employees Retirement System of Texas
Filed: August 17, 2026
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Title 43, Part 10
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (department) will review and consider whether to readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal 43 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 221, Salvage Vehicle Dealers. This review is being conducted pursuant to Government Code, §2001.039.
The board will assess whether the reasons for initially adopting these rules continue to exist and whether the rules should be repealed, readopted, or readopted with amendments.
If you want to comment on this rule review proposal, submit your written comments by 5:00 p.m. CDT on September 28, 2026. A request for a public hearing must be sent separately from your written comments. Send written comments or hearing requests by email to rules@txdmv.gov or by mail to Office of General Counsel, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, 4000 Jackson Avenue, Austin, Texas 78731. If a hearing is held, the department will consider written comments and public testimony presented at the hearing.
Laura Moriaty
General Counsel
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Filed: August 13, 2026
Adopted Rule Reviews
Department of State Health Services
Title 25, Part 1
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), adopts the review of the chapter below in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):
Chapter 73, Laboratories
Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the May 29, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 3717) for public comment.
The 31-day comment period ended June 29, 2026. During this period, DSHS did not receive any comments regarding the proposed rule review.
DSHS has reviewed Chapter 73 in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies to assess, every four years, whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist.
The agency determined that the original reasons for adopting all rules in the chapter continue to exist and readopts Chapter 73. Any amendments, if applicable, to Chapter 73 identified by DSHS in the rule review will be proposed in a future issue of the Texas Register.
This concludes DSHS' review of 25 TAC Chapter 73 as required by Texas Government Code §2001.039.
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Department of State Health Services
Filed: August 14, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Title 26, Part 1
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts the review of the chapter below in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):
Chapter 551, Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions
Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the May 29, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 3719) for public comment.
The 31-day comment period ended June 29, 2026. During this period, HHSC did not receive any comments regarding the proposed rule review.
HHSC has reviewed Chapter 551 in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies to assess, every four years, whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist.
The agency determined that the original reasons for adopting all rules in the chapter continue to exist and readopts Chapter 551. Any amendments, if applicable, to Chapter 551 identified by HHSC in the rule review will be proposed in a future issue of the Texas Register.
This concludes HHSC's review of 26 TAC Chapter 551 as required by Texas Government Code §2001.039.
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: August 13, 2026