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 375, Refugee Cash Assistance And Medical Assistance 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 375, Refugee Cash Assistance And Medical Assistance 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 375" 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The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 15, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings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: February 17, 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 1, Part 15, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):
Chapter 376, Refugee Social 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 376, Refugee Social 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 376" 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: February 17, 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 3 (STATE BANK REGULATION), §§3.1- 3.112.
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 Nichols, 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
General Counsel
Finance Commission of Texas
Filed: February 11, 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 33 (Money Services Businesses), comprised of §§33.7, 33.15, 33.27, 33.30, 33.31, 33.33, 33.35, 33.51 - 33.53, and 33.55.
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 Nichols, 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
General Counsel
Texas Department of Banking
Filed: February 11, 2026
Texas Historical Commission
Title 13, Part 2
The Texas Historical Commission files this notice of intent to review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal of Chapter 20 of the Texas Administrative Code, Title 13, Part 2, related to awards. Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2001.039, the Texas Historical Commission will assess whether the reason(s) for initially adopting these rules continue to exist. The rules will be reviewed to determine whether the rules are obsolete, reflect current legal and policy considerations, reflect current general provisions in the governance of the Commission and/or whether the rules are in compliance with Chapter 2001 of the Texas Government Code (Administrative Procedure Act).
Comments as to whether the reasons for initially adopting these rules continue to exist may be submitted to Joseph Bell, Executive Director, Texas Historical Commission, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711. Comments will be accepted for 30 days after publication in the Texas Register.
The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published, but may be found in Title 13, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website (www.sos.texas.gov) under the "Rules & Meetings" tab.
Joseph Bell
Executive Director
Texas Historical Commission
Filed: February 13, 2026
The Texas Historical Commission files this notice of intent to review and consider for re-adoption, revision or repeal of Chapter 29 of the Texas Administrative Code, Title 13, Part 2, related to management and care of artifacts and collections. Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2001.039, the Texas Historical Commission will assess whether the reason(s) for initially adopting these rules continue to exist. The rules will be reviewed to determine whether the rules are obsolete, reflect current legal and policy considerations, reflect current general provisions in the governance of the Commission and/or whether the rules are in compliance with Chapter 2001, Texas Government Code (Administrative Procedure Act).
Comments as to whether the reasons for initially adopting these rules continue to exist may be submitted to Joseph Bell, Executive Director, Texas Historical Commission, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711. Comments will be accepted for 30 days after publication in the Texas Register.
The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published, but may be found in Title 13, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website (www.sos.texas.gov) under the "Rules & Meetings" tab.
Joseph Bell
Executive Director
Texas Historical Commission
Filed: February 13, 2026
Texas Education Agency
Title 19, Part 2
The State Board of Education (SBOE) proposes the review of 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter A, Gifted/Talented Education, and Subchapter C, Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency, pursuant to Texas Government Code, §2001.039.
Subchapter D, Special Education Services and Settings, is not subject to review since the rules will be repealed. House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 568, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, amended Texas Education Code, §30.003 and §30.004, which provided rulemaking authority for the rules.
As required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039, the SBOE will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting Chapter 89, Subchapters A and C, continue to exist.
The public comment period on the review begins February 27, 2026, and ends at 5:00 p.m. on March 30, 2026. A form for submitting public comments on the proposed rule review is available on the TEA website at https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/sboe-rules-tac/state-board-of-education-rule-review. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the review at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2026 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures.
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
Texas Education Agency
Filed: February 18, 2026
Texas Education Agency (TEA) proposes the review of 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services; Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules Concerning State Plan for Educating Emergent Bilingual Students; Subchapter DD, Commissioner's Rules Concerning High School Equivalency Programs; Subchapter EE, Commissioner's Rules Concerning the Communities in Schools Program; Subchapter FF, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Transition Assistance for Highly Mobile Students Who Are Homeless or in Substitute Care; Subchapter GG, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Dropout Prevention Strategies; and Subchapter HH, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Education in a Juvenile Residential Facility, pursuant to Texas Government Code, §2001.039.
As required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039, TEA will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting Chapter 89, Subchapters AA, BB, and DD - HH, continue to exist. The public comment period on the review begins February 27, 2026, and ends March 30, 2026. A form for submitting public comments on the proposed rule review is available on the TEA website at https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/commissioner-rules-tac/commissioner-of-education-rule-review.
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
Texas Education Agency
Filed: February 18, 2026
Texas Real Estate Commission
Title 22, Part 23
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) files this notice of intention to review Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 23, Chapter 535, General Provisions. This review is undertaken pursuant to Government Code, §2001.039. TREC will accept comments for 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register as to whether the reasons for adopting the sections under review continue to exist. Final consideration of this rule review is expected at the TREC meeting in August 2026.
Any questions or comments pertaining to this notice of intention to review should be directed to Abby Lee, General Counsel, Texas Real Estate Commission. P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188 or e-mailed to general.counsel@trec.texas.gov within 30 days of publication.
During the review process, TREC may determine that a specific rule may need to be amended to further refine TREC's legal and policy considerations; whether the rules reflect current TREC procedures; that no changes to a rule as currently in effect are necessary; or that a rule is no longer valid or applicable. Rules may also be combined or reduced for simplification and clarity when feasible. Readopted rules will be noted in the Texas Register’s Rules Review section without publication of the text. Any proposed amendments or repeal of a rule or chapter as a result of the review will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register and will be open for an additional 30-day public comment period prior to final adoption or repeal.
Issued in Austin, Texas on February 9, 2026.
Abby Lee
General Counsel
Texas Real Estate Commission
Filed: February 12, 2026
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), 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 49, Oral Health Improvement 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 49, Oral Health Improvement 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 49" 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: February 12, 2026
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), 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 97, Communicable Diseases
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 97, Communicable Diseases, 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 97" 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
Texas Department of State Health Services
Filed: February 17, 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 302, IDD-BH Training
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 302, IDD-BH Training, 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 302" 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: February 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 321, Substance Use 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 321, Substance Use 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 321" 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: February 17, 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 371, Breast And Cervical Cancer 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 371, Breast And Cervical Cancer 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 371" 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: February 17, 2026
Adopted Rule Reviews
Texas Ethics Commission
Title 1, Part 2
The Texas Ethics Commission (the Commission) has completed its review of all sections in Chapter 20 (Reporting Political Contributions and Expenditures) of Title 1, Part 2, Texas Administrative Code.
This review was conducted in accordance with Texas Gov't Code § 2001.039. Notice of the review was published in the July 18, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 4092). No comments were received in response to the notice. The Commission determined that the initial reasons for adopting rules in this chapter continue to exist and readopts this chapter.
The Commission finds the original reasons for adopting these rules continues to exist but with amendments needed. The amendments were published previously in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register.
This concludes the review of Chapter 20, as required by Tex. Gov't Coe § 2001.039.
Amanda Arriaga
General Counsel
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: February 12, 2026
The Texas Ethics Commission (the Commission) has completed its review of all sections in Chapter 50 (Legislative Salaries and Per Diem) of Title 1, Part 2, Texas Administrative Code.
This review was conducted in accordance with Texas Gov't Code §2001.039. Notice of the review was published in the July 18, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 4095). No comments were received in response to the notice. The Commission determined that the initial reasons for adopting rules in this chapter continue to exist and readopts this chapter.
The Commission finds the original reasons for adopting these rules continue to exist but with amendments needed. The amendments were published previously in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register.
This concludes the review of Chapter 50, as required by Tex. Gov't Code §2001.039.
Amanda Arriaga
General Counsel
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: February 12, 2026
Credit Union Department
Title 7, Part 6
The Texas Credit Union Commission (Commission) adopts the review of 7 TAC, Part 6, Chapter 91, Subchapter D (Powers of Credit Unions), Subchapter M (Electronic Operations), and Subchapter N (Emergency or Permanent Closing of Office or Operation).
These rules were reviewed pursuant to the Department's quadrennial rule review in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2001.039 and the Department's rule review plan approved at the March 22, 2024, Commission meeting.
Notice of the review of 7 TAC, Part 6, Chapter 91, Subchapter D (Powers of Credit Unions), Subchapter M (Electronic Operations), and Subchapter N (Emergency or Permanent Closing of Office or Operation) were published in the September 5, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 5943). The Department received no comments on the proposed rule review.
After reviewing these rules, the Commission finds that the reasons for initially adopting these rules continue to exist, and readopts Chapter 91, Subchapters D, M, and N. However, the Commission has determined certain amendments should be made and has proposed those changes separately in a separate rulemaking. This concludes the review of 7 TAC, Part 6, Chapter 91, Subchapters D, M, and N.
Robert W. Etheridge
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Filed: February 17, 2026
The Credit Union Commission (Commission) has completed its review of Chapter 93 Subchapter A (Common Terms); Subchapter B (General Rules); Subchapter C (Appeals of Preliminary Determinations on Applications); Subchapter D (Appeals of Cease and Desist Orders and Orders of Removal); Subchapter E (Appeals of Orders of Conservation), and Subchapter F (Appeal of Commissioner's Final Determination to the Commission).
The rules were reviewed as a result of the Department's general rule review under Texas Government Code Section 2001.039.
Notice of the review of 7 TAC, Part 6, Chapter 93, Subchapters A, B, C, D, E, and F were published in the Texas Register as required on September 5, 2025 (50 TexReg 5943). The Department received no formal comment on the notice of intention to review.
This concludes the review of Chapter 93.
Robert W. Etheridge
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Filed: February 17, 2026