Proposed Rule Reviews
Texas Ethics Commission
Title 1, Part 2
The Texas Ethics Commission (Commission) files this Notice of Intent to Review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Chapter 8, regarding Advisory Opinions, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 2, Texas Administrative Code. This review is being conducted in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code §2001.039.
During the review, the Commission will assess whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules in this chapter continues to exist. The Commission will review each rule to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rules reflect current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rules reflect current Commission procedures.
A detailed plan of the expected timing of the review for each chapter is available at the TEC's website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/search/rules/commission/RuleReviewPlan.pdf.
The Commission invites comments on this rule review from any member of the public. A written statement should be emailed to public_comment@ethics.state.tx.us, or mailed or delivered to James Tinley, Executive Director, Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. 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. Should the Commission determine that amendments or repeals to these rules are warranted, a separate rulemaking process with opportunity for public comment will be initiated in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
The text of the chapters being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code (www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml) or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Natalie McDermon
Interim General Counsel
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: July 3, 2025
The Texas Ethics Commission (Commission) files this Notice of Intent to Review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Chapter 10, regarding Ethics Training Programs, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 2, Texas Administrative Code. This review is being conducted in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code §2001.039.
During the review, the Commission will assess whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules in this chapter continues to exist. The Commission will review each rule to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rules reflect current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rules reflect current Commission procedures.
A detailed plan of the expected timing of the review for each chapter is available at the TEC's website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/search/rules/commission/RuleReviewPlan.pdf.
The Commission invites comments on this rule review from any member of the public. A written statement should be emailed to public_comment@ethics.state.tx.us, or mailed or delivered to James Tinley, Executive Director, Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. 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. Should the Commission determine that amendments or repeals to these rules are warranted, a separate rulemaking process with opportunity for public comment will be initiated in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
The text of the chapters being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code (www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml) or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Natalie McDermon
Interim General Counsel
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: July 3, 2025
The Texas Ethics Commission (Commission) files this Notice of Intent to Review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Chapter 12, regarding Sworn Complaints, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 2, Texas Administrative Code. This review is being conducted in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code § 2001.039.
During the review, the Commission will assess whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules in this chapter continues to exist. The Commission will review each rule to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rules reflect current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rules reflect current Commission procedures.
A detailed plan of the expected timing of the review for each chapter is available at the TEC's website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/search/rules/commission/RuleReviewPlan.pdf.
The Commission invites comments on this rule review from any member of the public. A written statement should be emailed to public_comment@ethics.state.tx.us, or mailed or delivered to James Tinley, Executive Director, Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. 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. Should the Commission determine that amendments or repeals to these rules are warranted, a separate rulemaking process with opportunity for public comment will be initiated in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
The text of the chapters being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code (www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml) or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Natalie McDermon
Interim General Counsel
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: July 3, 2025
The Texas Ethics Commission (Commission) files this Notice of Intent to Review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Chapter 13, regarding Referrals to Prosecutors, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 2, Texas Administrative Code. This review is being conducted in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code § 2001.039.
During the review, the Commission will assess whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rule in this chapter continues to exist. The Commission will review the rule to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current Commission procedures.
A detailed plan of the expected timing of the review for each chapter is available at the TEC's website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/search/rules/commission/RuleReviewPlan.pdf.
The Commission invites comments on this rule review from any member of the public. A written statement should be emailed to public_comment@ethics.state.tx.us, or mailed or delivered to James Tinley, Executive Director, Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. 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. Should the Commission determine that amendments or repeals to these rules are warranted, a separate rulemaking process with opportunity for public comment will be initiated in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
The text of the chapters being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code (www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml) or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Natalie McDermon
Interim General Counsel
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: July 3, 2025
The Texas Ethics Commission (Commission) files this Notice of Intent to Review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Chapter 16, regarding Facial Compliance Reviews and Audits, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 2, Texas Administrative Code. This review is being conducted in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code §2001.039.
During the review, the Commission will assess whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules in this chapter continues to exist. The Commission will review each rule to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rules reflect current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rules reflect current Commission procedures.
A detailed plan of the expected timing of the review for each chapter is available at the TEC's website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/search/rules/commission/RuleReviewPlan.pdf.
The Commission invites comments on this rule review from any member of the public. A written statement should be emailed to public_comment@ethics.state.tx.us, or mailed or delivered to James Tinley, Executive Director, Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. 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. Should the Commission determine that amendments or repeals to these rules are warranted, a separate rulemaking process with opportunity for public comment will be initiated in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
The text of the chapters being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code (www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml) or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Natalie McDermon
Interim General Counsel
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: July 3, 2025
The Texas Ethics Commission (Commission) files this Notice of Intent to Review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Chapter 18, regarding General Rules Concerning Reports, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 2, Texas Administrative Code. This review is being conducted in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code § 2001.039.
During the review, the Commission will assess whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules in this chapter continues to exist. The Commission will review each rule to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rules reflect current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rules reflect current Commission procedures.
A detailed plan of the expected timing of the review for each chapter is available at the TEC's website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/search/rules/commission/RuleReviewPlan.pdf.
The Commission invites comments on this rule review from any member of the public. A written statement should be emailed to public_comment@ethics.state.tx.us, or mailed or delivered to James Tinley, Executive Director, Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. 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. Should the Commission determine that amendments or repeals to these rules are warranted, a separate rulemaking process with opportunity for public comment will be initiated in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
The text of the chapters being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code (www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml) or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Natalie McDermon
Interim General Counsel
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: July 3, 2025
The Texas Ethics Commission (Commission) files this Notice of Intent to Review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Chapter 20, regarding Reporting Political Contributions and Expenditures, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 2, Texas Administrative Code. This review is being conducted in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code §2001.039.
During the review, the Commission will assess whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules in this chapter continues to exist. The Commission will review each rule to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rules reflect current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rules reflect current Commission procedures.
A detailed plan of the expected timing of the review for each chapter is available at the TEC's website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/search/rules/commission/RuleReviewPlan.pdf.
The Commission invites comments on this rule review from any member of the public. A written statement should be emailed to public_comment@ethics.state.tx.us, or mailed or delivered to James Tinley, Executive Director, Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. 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. Should the Commission determine that amendments or repeals to these rules are warranted, a separate rulemaking process with opportunity for public comment will be initiated in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
The text of the chapters being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code (www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml) or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Natalie McDermon
Interim General Counsel
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: July 3, 2025
The Texas Ethics Commission (Commission) files this Notice of Intent to Review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Chapter 22, regarding Restrictions on Contributions and Expenditures, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 2, Texas Administrative Code. This review is being conducted in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code §2001.039.
During the review, the Commission will assess whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules in this chapter continues to exist. The Commission will review each rule to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rules reflect current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rules reflect current Commission procedures.
A detailed plan of the expected timing of the review for each chapter is available at the TEC's website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/search/rules/commission/RuleReviewPlan.pdf.
The Commission invites comments on this rule review from any member of the public. A written statement should be emailed to public_comment@ethics.state.tx.us, or mailed or delivered to James Tinley, Executive Director, Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. 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. Should the Commission determine that amendments or repeals to these rules are warranted, a separate rulemaking process with opportunity for public comment will be initiated in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
The text of the chapters being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code (www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml) or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Natalie McDermon
Interim General Counsel
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: July 3, 2025
The Texas Ethics Commission (Commission) files this Notice of Intent to Review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Chapter 24, regarding Restrictions on Contributions and Expenditures Applicable to Corporations and Labor Organizations, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 2, Texas Administrative Code. This review is being conducted in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code §2001.039.
During the review, the Commission will assess whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules in this chapter continues to exist. The Commission will review each rule to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rules reflect current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rules reflect current Commission procedures.
A detailed plan of the expected timing of the review for each chapter is available at the TEC's website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/search/rules/commission/RuleReviewPlan.pdf.
The Commission invites comments on this rule review from any member of the public. A written statement should be emailed to public_comment@ethics.state.tx.us, or mailed or delivered to James Tinley, Executive Director, Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. 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. Should the Commission determine that amendments or repeals to these rules are warranted, a separate rulemaking process with opportunity for public comment will be initiated in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
The text of the chapters being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code (www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml) or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Natalie McDermon
Interim General Counsel
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: July 3, 2025
The Texas Ethics Commission (Commission) files this Notice of Intent to Review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Chapter 26, regarding Political and Legislative Advertising, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 2, Texas Administrative Code. This review is being conducted in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code § 2001.039.
During the review, the Commission will assess whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules in this chapter continues to exist. The Commission will review each rule to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rules reflect current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rules reflect current Commission procedures.
A detailed plan of the expected timing of the review for each chapter is available at the TEC's website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/search/rules/commission/RuleReviewPlan.pdf.
The Commission invites comments on this rule review from any member of the public. A written statement should be emailed to public_comment@ethics.state.tx.us, or mailed or delivered to James Tinley, Executive Director, Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. 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. Should the Commission determine that amendments or repeals to these rules are warranted, a separate rulemaking process with opportunity for public comment will be initiated in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
The text of the chapters being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code (www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml) or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Natalie McDermon
Interim General Counsel
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: July 3, 2025
The Texas Ethics Commission (Commission) files this Notice of Intent to Review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Chapter 28, regarding Reports by a Candidate for Speaker of the House of Representatives, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 2, Texas Administrative Code. This review is being conducted in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code §2001.039.
The Texas Administrative Procedure Act (Gov't Code, Ch. 2001) requires every state agency to conduct a periodic review of its rules. The law requires a state agency to review and readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal rules on the fourth anniversary of the date on which the rule takes effect and every four years after that date. Tex. Gov't Code §2001.039. A state agency's review of a rule must include an assessment of whether the reasons for initially adopting the rule continue to exist.
During the review, the Commission will assess whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules in this chapter continues to exist. The Commission will review each rule to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rules reflect current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rules reflect current Commission procedures.
A detailed plan of the expected timing of the review for each chapter is available at the TEC's website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/search/rules/commission/RuleReviewPlan.pdf.
The Commission invites comments on this rule review from any member of the public. A written statement should be emailed to public_comment@ethics.state.tx.us, or mailed or delivered to James Tinley, Executive Director, Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. 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. Should the Commission determine that amendments or repeals to these rules are warranted, a separate rulemaking process with opportunity for public comment will be initiated in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
The text of the chapters being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code (www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml) or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Natalie McDermon
Interim General Counsel
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: July 3, 2025
The Texas Ethics Commission (Commission) files this Notice of Intent to Review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Chapter 34, regarding Regulation of Lobbyists, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 2, Texas Administrative Code. This review is being conducted in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code §2001.039.
During the review, the Commission will assess whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules in this chapter continues to exist. The Commission will review each rule to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rules reflect current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rules reflect current Commission procedures.
A detailed plan of the expected timing of the review for each chapter is available at the TEC's website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/search/rules/commission/RuleReviewPlan.pdf.
The Commission invites comments on this rule review from any member of the public. A written statement should be emailed to public_comment@ethics.state.tx.us, or mailed or delivered to James Tinley, Executive Director, Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. 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. Should the Commission determine that amendments or repeals to these rules are warranted, a separate rulemaking process with opportunity for public comment will be initiated in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
The text of the chapters being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code (www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml) or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Natalie McDermon
Interim General Counsel
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: July 3, 2025
The Texas Ethics Commission (Commission) files this Notice of Intent to Review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Chapter 40, regarding Financial Disclosure for Public Officers, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 2, Texas Administrative Code. This review is being conducted in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code § 2001.039.
During the review, the Commission will assess whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules in this chapter continues to exist. The Commission will review each rule to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rules reflect current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rules reflect current Commission procedures.
A detailed plan of the expected timing of the review for each chapter is available at the TEC's website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/search/rules/commission/RuleReviewPlan.pdf.
The Commission invites comments on this rule review from any member of the public. A written statement should be emailed to public_comment@ethics.state.tx.us, or mailed or delivered to James Tinley, Executive Director, Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. 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. Should the Commission determine that amendments or repeals to these rules are warranted, a separate rulemaking process with opportunity for public comment will be initiated in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
The text of the chapters being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code (www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml) or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Natalie McDermon
Interim General Counsel
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: July 3, 2025
The Texas Ethics Commission (Commission) files this Notice of Intent to Review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Chapter 45, regarding Conflicts of Interest, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 2, Texas Administrative Code. This review is being conducted in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code §2001.039.
During the review, the Commission will assess whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules in this chapter continues to exist. The Commission will review each rule to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rules reflect current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rules reflect current Commission procedures.
A detailed plan of the expected timing of the review for each chapter is available at the TEC's website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/search/rules/commission/RuleReviewPlan.pdf.
The Commission invites comments on this rule review from any member of the public. A written statement should be emailed to public_comment@ethics.state.tx.us, or mailed or delivered to James Tinley, Executive Director, Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. 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. Should the Commission determine that amendments or repeals to these rules are warranted, a separate rulemaking process with opportunity for public comment will be initiated in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
The text of the chapters being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code (www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml) or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Natalie McDermon
Interim General Counsel
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: July 3, 2025
The Texas Ethics Commission (Commission) files this Notice of Intent to Review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Chapter 46, regarding Disclosure of Interested Parties, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 2, Texas Administrative Code. This review is being conducted in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code § 2001.039.
During the review, the Commission will assess whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules in this chapter continues to exist. The Commission will review each rule to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rules reflect current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rules reflect current Commission procedures.
A detailed plan of the expected timing of the review for each chapter is available at the TEC's website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/search/rules/commission/RuleReviewPlan.pdf.
The Commission invites comments on this rule reviews from any member of the public. A written statement should be emailed to public_comment@ethics.state.tx.us, or mailed or delivered to James Tinley, Executive Director, Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. 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. Should the Commission determine that amendments or repeals to these rules are warranted, a separate rulemaking process with opportunity for public comment will be initiated in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
The text of the chapters being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code (www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml) or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Natalie McDermon
Interim General Counsel
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: July 3, 2025
The Texas Ethics Commission (Commission) files this Notice of Intent to Review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Chapter 50, regarding Legislative Salaries and Per Diem, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 2, Texas Administrative Code. This review is being conducted in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code § 2001.039.
During the review, the Commission will assess whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rule in this chapter continues to exist. The Commission will review each rule to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current Commission procedures.
A detailed plan of the expected timing of the review for each chapter is available at the TEC's website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/search/rules/commission/RuleReviewPlan.pdf.
The Commission invites comments on this rule review from any member of the public. A written statement should be emailed to public_comment@ethics.state.tx.us, or mailed or delivered to James Tinley, Executive Director, Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. 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. Should the Commission determine that amendments or repeals to these rules are warranted, a separate rulemaking process with opportunity for public comment will be initiated in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
The text of the rule being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code (www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml) or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).
Natalie McDermon
Interim General Counsel
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: July 3, 2025