Proposed Rule Reviews
Texas Department of Agriculture
Title 4, Part 1
The Texas Department of Agriculture (Department) files this notice of intent to review Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, Part 1, Chapter 11, comprised of §§11.1 - 11.4, 11.20 - 11.22, and 11.40 - 11.43. This review is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039 (Agency Review of Existing Rules).
The Department will consider whether the initial factual, legal, and policy reasons for adopting each rule continue to exist and whether these rules should be repealed, readopted, or readopted with amendments.
Comments relating to this rule review may be submitted by mail to Richard De Los Santos, Director of the Texas Office of Produce Safety, Texas Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711-2847 or by email to ProduceSafety@TexasAgriculture.gov. The deadline for public comments is no later than 30 days after the date of publication of this notice in the Texas Register.
Susan Maldonado
General Counsel
Texas Department of Agriculture
Filed: November 25, 2025
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Title 37, Part 9
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 251, General, in accordance with §2001.039.
An assessment will be made by TCJS as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the chapter continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current TCJS procedures.
Comments on the review may be submitted to TCJS, addressed to Richard Morgan, at Richard.morgan@tcjs.state.tx.us or P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711-2985. TCJS must receive comments postmarked no later than 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
Brandon Wood
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: December 1, 2025
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 253 Definitions, in accordance with §2001.039.
An assessment will be made by TCJS as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the chapter continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current TCJS procedures.
Comments on the review may be submitted to TCJS, addressed to Richard Morgan, at Richard.morgan@tcjs.state.tx.us or P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711-2985. TCJS must receive comments postmarked no later than 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
Brandon Wood
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: December 1, 2025
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 255 Rulemaking Procedures, in accordance with §2001.039.
An assessment will be made by TCJS as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the chapter continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current TCJS procedures.
Comments on the review may be submitted to TCJS, addressed to Richard Morgan, at Richard.morgan@tcjs.state.tx.us or P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711-2985. TCJS must receive comments postmarked no later than 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
Brandon Wood
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: December 1, 2025
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 257 Construction Approval Rules, in accordance with §2001.039.
An assessment will be made by TCJS as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the chapter continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current TCJS procedures.
Comments on the review may be submitted to TCJS, addressed to Richard Morgan, at Richard.morgan@tcjs.state.tx.us or P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711-2985. TCJS must receive comments postmarked no later than 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
Brandon Wood
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: December 1, 2025
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 259 New Construction Rules, in accordance with §2001.039.
An assessment will be made by TCJS as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the chapter continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current TCJS procedures.
Comments on the review may be submitted to TCJS, addressed to Richard Morgan, at Richard.morgan@tcjs.state.tx.us or P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711-2985. TCJS must receive comments postmarked no later than 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
Brandon Wood
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: December 1, 2025
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 260 County Correctional Centers, in accordance with §2001.039.
An assessment will be made by TCJS as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the chapter continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current TCJS procedures.
Comments on the review may be submitted to TCJS, addressed to Richard Morgan, at Richard.morgan@tcjs.state.tx.us or P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711-2985. TCJS must receive comments postmarked no later than 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
Brandon Wood
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: December 1, 2025
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 261 Existing Construction Rules, in accordance with §2001.039.
An assessment will be made by TCJS as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the chapter continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current TCJS procedures.
Comments on the review may be submitted to TCJS, addressed to Richard Morgan, at Richard.morgan@tcjs.state.tx.us or P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711-2985. TCJS must receive comments postmarked no later than 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
Brandon Wood
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: December 1, 2025
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 263 Life Safety Rules, in accordance with §2001.039.
An assessment will be made by TCJS as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the chapter continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current TCJS procedures.
Comments on the review may be submitted to TCJS, addressed to Richard Morgan, at Richard.morgan@tcjs.state.tx.us or P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711-2985. TCJS must receive comments postmarked no later than 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
Brandon Wood
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: December 1, 2025
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 265 Admission, in accordance with §2001.039.
An assessment will be made by TCJS as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the chapter continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current TCJS procedures.
Comments on the review may be submitted to TCJS, addressed to Richard Morgan, at Richard.morgan@tcjs.state.tx.us or P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711-2985. TCJS must receive comments postmarked no later than 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
Brandon Wood
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: December 1, 2025
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 267 Release, in accordance with §2001.039.
An assessment will be made by TCJS as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the chapter continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current TCJS procedures.
Comments on the review may be submitted to TCJS, addressed to Richard Morgan, at Richard.morgan@tcjs.state.tx.us or P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711-2985. TCJS must receive comments postmarked no later than 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
Brandon Wood
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: December 1, 2025
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 269 Records and Procedures, in accordance with §2001.039.
An assessment will be made by TCJS as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the chapter continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current TCJS procedures.
Comments on the review may be submitted to TCJS, addressed to Richard Morgan, at Richard.morgan@tcjs.state.tx.us or P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711-2985. TCJS must receive comments postmarked no later than 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
Brandon Wood
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: December 1, 2025
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 271 Classification and Separation of Inmates, in accordance with §2001.039.
An assessment will be made by TCJS as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the chapter continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current TCJS procedures.
Comments on the review may be submitted to TCJS, addressed to Richard Morgan, at Richard.morgan@tcjs.state.tx.us or P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711-2985. TCJS must receive comments postmarked no later than 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
Brandon Wood
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: December 1, 2025
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 273 Health Services, in accordance with §2001.039.
An assessment will be made by TCJS as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the chapter continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current TCJS procedures.
Comments on the review may be submitted to TCJS, addressed to Richard Morgan, at Richard.morgan@tcjs.state.tx.us or P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711-2985. TCJS must receive comments postmarked no later than 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
Brandon Wood
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: December 1, 2025
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 275 Supervision of Inmates, in accordance with §2001.039.
An assessment will be made by TCJS as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the chapter continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current TCJS procedures.
Comments on the review may be submitted to TCJS, addressed to Richard Morgan, at Richard.morgan@tcjs.state.tx.us or P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711-2985. TCJS must receive comments postmarked no later than 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
Brandon Wood
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: December 1, 2025
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 277 Clothing, Personal Hygiene and Bedding, in accordance with §2001.039.
An assessment will be made by TCJS as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the chapter continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current TCJS procedures.
Comments on the review may be submitted to TCJS, addressed to Richard Morgan, at Richard.morgan@tcjs.state.tx.us or P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711-2985. TCJS must receive comments postmarked no later than 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
Brandon Wood
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: December 1, 2025
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 279 Sanitation, in accordance with §2001.039.
An assessment will be made by TCJS as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the chapter continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current TCJS procedures.
Comments on the review may be submitted to TCJS, addressed to Richard Morgan, at Richard.morgan@tcjs.state.tx.us or P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711-2985. TCJS must receive comments postmarked no later than 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
Brandon Wood
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: December 1, 2025
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 281 Food Service, in accordance with §2001.039.
An assessment will be made by TCJS as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the chapter continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current TCJS procedures.
Comments on the review may be submitted to TCJS, addressed to Richard Morgan, at Richard.morgan@tcjs.state.tx.us or P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711-2985. TCJS must receive comments postmarked no later than 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.
Brandon Wood
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: December 1, 2025
Adopted Rule Reviews
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
Title 40, Part 21
The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (Council) adopts the review of Chapter 876, General Provisions, §§876.1 - 876.12, and Chapter 877, Grant Awards, §§877.1 - 877.5 pursuant to the Texas Government Code, §2001.039.
The proposed rule review was published in the October 3, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 6547).
The Council considered, among other things, whether the reasons for adoption of these rules continue to exist. No comments were received on the proposed rule review. As a result of the review, the Council determined that the rules are still necessary and readopts these chapters.
This concludes the review of Chapter 876, General Provisions and Chapter 877, Grant Awards.
Beth Stalvey
Executive Director
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
Filed: December 1, 2025