TITLE 26. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 507. END STAGE RENAL DISEASE FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER
Z.
The executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts the repeal of §507.516, concerning Tables. The repeal of §507.516 is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the January 2, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 32). This rule will not be republished.
BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
The adopted repeal removes the staffing table located in Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 26, Chapter 507, End Stage Renal Disease Facilities, Subchapter Z, Physical Plant and Construction Requirements, §507.516, Tables. A new staffing table was adopted in 26 TAC §507.60 and was effective on December 23, 2025.
COMMENTS
The 14-day comment period ended January 16, 2026.
During this period, HHSC did not receive any comments regarding the proposed rule.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
The repeal is adopted under Texas Government Code §524.0151, which provides that the executive commissioner of HHSC shall adopt rules for the operation and provision of services by the health and human services system, and Texas Health and Safety Code §251.003, which requires HHSC to adopt rules for the issuance, renewal, denial, suspension, and revocation of a license to operate an end stage renal disease facility; and §251.014, which requires these rules to include minimum standards to protect the health and safety of a patient of an end stage renal disease facility.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 3, 2026.
TRD-202600503
Karen Ray
Chief Counsel
Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: February 23, 2026
Proposal publication date: January 2, 2026
For further information, please call: (512) 221-9021