Proposed Rule Reviews
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Title 16, Part 2
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) publishes this notice of intention to review Chapter 28, Substantive Rules Applicable to Cable and Video Service Providers, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039, Agency Review of Existing Rules. The text of the rules may be found in the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Economic Regulation, Part 2, or through the commission's website at www.puc.texas.gov.
Texas Government Code §2001.039 requires that each state agency review and readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal the rules adopted by that agency pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, Subchapter B, Rulemaking. As required by Texas Government Code §2001.039(e), this review is to assess whether the reasons for adopting or readopting a rule continue to exist. The commission requests specific comments from interested persons on whether the reasons for adopting each rule section in Chapter 28 continue to exist.
If it is determined during this review that any other section of Chapter 28 needs to be repealed or amended, the repeal or amendment will be initiated under a separate proceeding. Thus, this notice of intention to review Chapter 28 has no effect on the sections as they currently exist.
Interested persons may file comments on the review of Chapter 28 electronically through the interchange on the commission's website by Monday, August 10, 2026. When filing comments, interested persons are requested to comment on the sections in the same order they are found in the chapter and to clearly designate which section is being commented upon. All comments should refer to Project Number 59472.
The notice of intention to review Chapter 28 is proposed for publication under the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated §14.002, which provides the commission with the authority to adopt and enforce rules reasonably required in the exercise of its powers and jurisdiction and Texas Government Code §2001.039 which requires each state agency to review its rules every four years.
Cross Reference to Statutes: Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Title II, Public Utility Regulatory Act, §14.002; Texas Government Code §2001.039.
Katelyn Lewis
Special Projects Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: July 9, 2026
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Title 22, Part 3
The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) files this notice of intention to review 22 TAC Ch. 71, Rules Relating to the Provisions of the Texas Chiropractic Act. This review is undertaken pursuant to Government Code, §2001.039.
During the review process, TBCE may determine whether a specific rule requires amendments to refine TBCE's legal and policy considerations; whether the rules reflect current TBCE 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. 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 before final adoption or re-peal. Final consideration of this rule review is expected at the TBCE meeting in November 2026.
Any questions or comments pertaining to this notice of intention to review should be directed to Rudy Calderon, General Counsel, Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 1801 Congress Ave Ste 10.500, Austin, Texas 78701 or to rules@tbce.state.tx.us within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register. It is requested when sending a comment that individuals include the rule section to which the comment refers and that comments sent by email include "Public Comment" in the email's subject line.
Rudy Calderon
General Counsel
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Filed: July 14, 2026
The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) files this notice of intention to review 22 TAC Ch. 72, Rules Relating to the Provisions of the Texas Chiropractic Act. This review is undertaken pursuant to Government Code, §2001.039.
During the review process, TBCE may determine whether a specific rule requires amendments to refine TBCE's legal and policy considerations; whether the rules reflect current TBCE 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. 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 before final adoption or re-peal. Final consideration of this rule review is expected at the TBCE meeting in November 2026.
Any questions or comments pertaining to this notice of intention to review should be directed to Rudy Calderon, General Counsel, Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 1801 Congress Ave Ste 10.500, Austin, Texas 78701 or to rules@tbce.state.tx.us within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register. It is requested when sending a comment that individuals include the rule section to which the comment refers and that comments sent by email include "Public Comment" in the email's subject line.
Rudy Calderon
General Counsel
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Filed: July 14, 2026
The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) files this notice of intention to review 22 TAC Ch. 73, Rules Relating to the Provisions of the Texas Chiropractic Act. This review is undertaken pursuant to Government Code, §2001.039.
During the review process, TBCE may determine whether a specific rule requires amendments to refine TBCE's legal and policy considerations; whether the rules reflect current TBCE 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. 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 before final adoption or re-peal. Final consideration of this rule review is expected at the TBCE meeting in November 2026.
Any questions or comments pertaining to this notice of intention to review should be directed to Rudy Calderon, General Counsel, Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 1801 Congress Ave Ste 10.500, Austin, Texas 78701 or to rules@tbce.state.tx.us within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register. It is requested when sending a comment that individuals include the rule section to which the comment refers and that comments sent by email include "Public Comment" in the email's subject line.
Rudy Calderon
General Counsel
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Filed: July 14, 2026
The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) files this notice of intention to review 22 TAC Ch. 74, Rules Relating to the Provisions of the Texas Chiropractic Act. This review is undertaken pursuant to Government Code, §2001.039.
During the review process, TBCE may determine whether a specific rule requires amendments to refine TBCE's legal and policy considerations; whether the rules reflect current TBCE 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. 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 before final adoption or re-peal. Final consideration of this rule review is expected at the TBCE meeting in November 2026.
Any questions or comments pertaining to this notice of intention to review should be directed to Rudy Calderon, General Counsel, Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 1801 Congress Ave Ste 10.500, Austin, Texas 78701 or to rules@tbce.state.tx.us within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register. It is requested when sending a comment that individuals include the rule section to which the comment refers and that comments sent by email include "Public Comment" in the email's subject line.
Rudy Calderon
General Counsel
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Filed: July 14, 2026
Texas Groundwater Protection Committee
Title 31, Part 18
The Texas Groundwater Protection Committee (TGPC or committee) files this notice of intention to review and proposes the readoption of Chapter 601, Groundwater Contamination Report.
This review of Chapter 601 is proposed in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code (TGC), §2001.039, which requires state agencies to review and consider for readoption each of their rules every four years. The review must include an assessment of whether the reasons for the rules continue to exist.
CHAPTER SUMMARY
The TGPC was created by the 71st Texas Legislature in 1989 to bridge gaps between existing state groundwater programs and to optimize water quality protection by improving coordination among agencies involved in groundwater activities. The committee's rules in Chapter 601 define the conditions that constitute groundwater contamination for purposes of inclusion of cases in the public files for each state agency having responsibilities related to the protection of groundwater. These rules also describe the contents of the committee's Joint Groundwater Monitoring and Contamination Report ("Joint Report") required under Texas Water Code (TWC), §26.406(c), which must be published no later than June 1st of each year and document the activities and findings of the committee made during the previous calendar year. The Joint Report must describe the current status of groundwater monitoring activities conducted by or required by each agency at regulated facilities or associated with regulated activities; contain a description of each case of groundwater contamination documented during the previous calendar year; describe each case of contamination for which enforcement action was incomplete at the time of issuance of the preceding Joint Report; and indicate the status of enforcement actions for each case of contamination listed in the Joint Report. The rules also specify the form and content of notices of groundwater contamination required under TWC §26.408(c) that must be provided under TWC, §26.408(b).
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF WHETHER THE REASONS FOR THE RULES CONTINUE TO EXIST
The committee conducted a preliminary review and determined that the reasons for the rules in Chapter 601 continue to exist. Chapter 601 is necessary because TWC, §26.406(d) specifically provides that the committee must adopt rules defining the conditions that constitute groundwater contamination for purposes of inclusion of cases in the public files and the Joint Report required by TWC, §26.406(c), while TWC, §26.408(c) specifically directs the committee to designate the form and content of the notice of groundwater contamination provided under TWC, §26.408(b). To meet these statutory requirements, the rules provide the definitions and applicability for maintaining public files on groundwater contamination cases and contents of the annual Joint Report required by TWC, §26.406(d) and the form and content of the notices required by TWC, §26.408(c).
PUBLIC COMMENT
This proposal is limited to the review in accordance with the requirements of TGC, §2001.039. The committee invites public comment on whether the reasons for the rules in Chapter 601 continue to exist. Comments may be submitted to Gwen Ricco, MC-205, Office of Legal Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or faxed to fax4808@tceq.texas.gov. Electronic comments may be submitted at https://tceq.commentinput.com/comment/search. File size restrictions may apply to comments being submitted via the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Public Comments system. All comments should reference TGPC - Groundwater Contamination Report Quadrennial Rule Review. The comment period closes on August 24, 2026. Please choose one of the methods provided to submit your written comments. Copies of the proposed rulemaking can be obtained from the committee's website at https://www.tgpc.texas.gov. For further information, please contact Michael Parr, TCEQ Environmental Law Division, (512) 239-0611, or Kathy McCormack, TCEQ Water Availability Division, (512) 239-3975.
Amy L. Browning
Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Groundwater Protection Committee
Filed: July 10, 2026
Adopted Rule Reviews
Texas Education Agency
Title 19, Part 2
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) adopts the review of 19 TAC Chapter 62, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Options for Local Revenue Levels in Excess of Entitlement, pursuant to Texas Government Code, §2001.039. TEA proposed the review of Chapter 62 in the April 17, 2026 issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 2517).
Relating to the review of Chapter 62, TEA finds that the reasons for adopting the rules continue to exist and readopts the rules.
TEA received comments related to the review of Chapter 62. Following are the comments received and the corresponding responses.
Comment: A parent expressed concerns about Texas public school funding, including the use of recapture (Robin Hood) and the state's reliance on local property tax revenue. The parent stated that this approach reduces the state's financial contribution to public education and creates inequities between traditional public schools and charter schools. The parent recommended increasing the basic allotment and changing how recapture funds are used.
Response: This comment is outside the scope of this rule review. The issues raised by the parent relate to broader state funding policy and statutory provisions determined by the Texas Legislature. Chapter 62 implements applicable law regarding local revenue in excess of entitlement and does not address the broader school finance policy issues raised in the comment. No changes to the rules are proposed in response.
No changes are anticipated as a result of this review.
This concludes the review of Chapter 62.
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
Texas Education Agency
Filed: July 8, 2026
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) adopts the review 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. TEA proposed the review of Chapter 89, Subchapters AA, BB, and DD-HH, in the February 27, 2026 issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 1313).
Relating to the review of Chapter 89, Subchapters AA, BB, and DD-HH, TEA finds that the reasons for adopting these rules continue to exist and readopts the rules.
TEA received comments related to the review of Subchapters AA, BB, EE, and GG. Following are the comments received and the corresponding responses.
Subchapter AA
Comment: Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) recommended updating §89.1005 to improve transparency and documentation related to students educated in "shadow campuses," emphasizing the importance of accurately reporting where students with disabilities receive instruction to ensure compliance with least restrictive environment requirements.
Response: The agency provides the following clarification. A new data element called educational environment will be added to special education data collection in the 2026-2027 school year. Suggestions for revisions could be made through that special education data collection process and when the Student Attendance Accounting Handbook (SAAH) adopted by reference under 19 TAC §129.1025 is proposed for amendment in the July 10, 2026 issue of the Texas Register.
Comment: DRTx urged revisions to §89.1005(e)(2), related to the homebound instructional arrangement/setting, to clarify that admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committees determine individualized services for students in homebound placements. DRTx raised concerns about the setting being used with early childhood special education students and suggested safeguards, including physician documentation.
Response: The agency provides the following clarification. Home-based placements for three-to-five-year-olds have not been restricted to medical reasons for many years. Further, a young child's natural environment must be of primary consideration when determining least restrictive environment. The agency notes, however, that recommendations for revisions to this practice could also be made when the SAAH adopted by reference under 19 TAC §129.1025 is proposed for amendment in the July 10, 2026 issue of the Texas Register.
Comment: The Texas Association of School Psychologists (TASP) requested an amendment to Chapter 89 to allow school psychologists to verify Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for Other Health Impairment (OHI) eligibility. TASP noted that Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations do not require physician verification, emphasized school psychologists' qualifications to conduct ADHD evaluations, and stated that requiring physician verification delays access to special education services, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
Response: The agency provides the following clarification. The commenter's suggested change would need to be discussed with a variety of stakeholders prior to the agency recommending an amendment to §89.1040. The agency will consider adding this suggestion for discussion with its continuing advisory committee for special education.
Comment: DRTx, Texas Appleseed, Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P), Educators in Solidarity (EIS), Prevention Institute, Texas American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Arc of Texas, Coalition for Texans with Disabilities (CTD), Mental Health America of Greater Houston (MHA-H), TASP, Jodie Smith Law, Houston Area Urban League (HAUL), Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA), the National Association of Social Workers Texas Chapter (NASW-TX), and the Education Justice Coalition (EJC) urged strengthening §89.1053 to align with statute on seclusion, including explicitly defining seclusion to cover blocked or obstructed exits, and improving oversight due to risk of harm in isolated settings. DRTx also recommended allowing parents to request video monitoring and clarifying that such spaces be treated as special education settings for accountability purposes.
Response: The agency agrees. An amendment to §89.1053 was published as proposed in the May 8, 2026 issue of the Texas Register. The proposed amendment would incorporate several of the issues raised by the commenters, including alignment with statutory language related to seclusion and clarification of practices intended to strengthen oversight and student protections. The agency will continue to consider stakeholder input as part of the ongoing rulemaking process.
Comment: DRTx recommended amending §89.1075 to require districts to conduct structured self-assessments of their 18-plus programs, focusing on transition planning, individualized programming, community-based instruction, data collection on post-school outcomes, and use of evidence-based transition practices.
Response: The agency disagrees that this change is necessary but will consider developing best practice guidance around the topic.
Comment: DRTx, Texas Appleseed, TxP2P, EIS, Prevention Institute, Texas AFT, Arc of Texas, CTD, MHA-H, TASP, Jodie Smith Law, HAUL, IDRA, NASW-TX, and the EJC commented that §89.1100 references outdated agencies and memoranda of understanding and recommended updating the rule to reflect the current Texas Health and Human Services memorandum following agency restructuring.
Response: The agency agrees and anticipates proposing an amendment to §89.1100 later this year. The proposed amendment would address updates to reflect current agencies and memoranda of understanding.
Comment: DRTx, Texas Appleseed, TxP2P, EIS, Prevention Institute, Texas AFT, Arc of Texas, CTD, MHA-H, TASP, Jodie Smith Law, HAUL, IDRA, NASW-TX, and the EJC commented that §89.1115 contains outdated references and recommended updating them and clarifying the responsibilities of local education agencies (LEAs) and residential facilities in ensuring the provision of a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities residing in residential facilities.
Response: The agency agrees and anticipates proposing an amendment to §89.1115 later this year. The proposed amendment would address the concerns presented by the commenters.
Comment: DRTx recommended revising §89.1150 to explicitly reference federal stay-put protections under IDEA, emphasizing the importance of ensuring parents and school districts are aware of this procedural safeguard during due process disputes.
Response: The agency disagrees that a specific change is necessary but will consider this in future iterations of technical assistance documents.
Subchapter BB
Comment: DRTx, Texas Appleseed, TxP2P, EIS, Prevention Institute, Texas AFT, Arc of Texas, CTD, MHA-H, TASP, Jodie Smith Law, HAUL, IDRA, NASW-TX, and the EJC recommended revising Subchapter BB to preserve dual language immersion program standards, strengthen monitoring of bilingual program exceptions and English as a second language waivers, require clearer justification for alternative dual language program models, and establish transparent rules for distributing capped allotment funds.
Response: The agency agrees and anticipates proposing amendments to the rules later this year.
Comment: Laredo Independent School District commented in support of the professional development requirements in §89.1207(d)(5) and (e)(4) but stated that requiring districts, particularly smaller districts, to set aside 10% of Bilingual Education Allotment (BEA) funds for this purpose is excessive and recommended reducing it for greater flexibility.
Response: This comment is outside the scope of the proposed rulemaking. The agency may consider this recommendation in future rulemaking later this year.
Subchapter EE
Comment: DRTx, Texas Appleseed, TxP2P, EIS, Prevention Institute, Texas AFT, Arc of Texas, CTD, MHA-H, TASP, Jodie Smith Law, HAUL, IDRA, and NASW-TX commented on the statutory requirement in Texas Education Code (TEC), §33.154, for annual rule updates.
Response: The agency agrees that TEC, §33.154(b), requires an annual update to the Communities In Schools rules in Subchapter EE. The agency is currently determining how best to update those rules.
Comment: DRTx, Texas Appleseed, TxP2P, EIS, Prevention Institute, Texas AFT, The Arc of Texas, CTD, MHA-H, TASP, Jodie Smith Law, HAUL, IDRA, and NASW-TX commented on the efficacy of the Communities In Schools program and the interest in seeing the program grow across Texas through promotion, marketing, supporting communities wanting to participate, training, and technical assistance.
Response: The agency agrees and recognizes the effectiveness of the Communities In Schools program and supports continued growth to serve additional school systems across Texas. The agency provides ongoing training and technical assistance for participating communities and programs.
Subchapter GG
Comment: DRTx, Texas Appleseed, TxP2P, EIS, Prevention Institute, Texas AFT, Arc of Texas, CTD, MHA-H, TASP, Jodie Smith Law, HAUL, IDRA, NASW-TX, and the EJC urged TEA to revise §89.1701 to provide additional guidance to LEAs on developing effective dropout prevention strategies, including addressing exclusionary discipline, inadequate supports for English learners, chronic absenteeism, and alignment with recent legislation related to truancy and attendance.
Response: The agency disagrees that a specific change is necessary but will consider whether future rule changes are necessary based on the suggestions.
TEA anticipates updating rules in Chapter 89, Subchapters AA, BB, and HH, as a result of legislation from the 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025. No additional changes are anticipated to Subchapters AA and BB.
As a result of public comment, TEA plans to update the rules in Subchapter EE to align with TEC, §33.154(b).
No changes are anticipated to Subchapter DD, FF, or GG.
This concludes the review of Chapter 89.
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
Texas Education Agency
Filed: July 8, 2026
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) adopts the review of 19 TAC Chapter 105, Foundation School Program, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Optional Extended Year Program; Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Charter School Funding; Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Severance Payments Subchapter; and Subchapter DD, Commissioner's Rules Concerning University Interscholastic League Allotment, pursuant to Texas Government Code, §2001.039. TEA proposed the review of 19 TAC Chapter 105 in the January 2, 2026 issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 163).
Relating to the review of 19 TAC Chapter 105, TEA finds that the reasons for adopting these rules continue to exist and readopts the rules.
TEA received no comments related to the review of Chapter 105.
At a later date, TEA will consider updating provisions in Subchapter AA, §105.1001, Optional Extended Year Program.
This concludes the review of Chapter 105.
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
Texas Education Agency
Filed: July 8, 2026
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) adopts the review of 19 TAC Chapter 152, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Examination Requirements, pursuant to Texas Government Code, §2001.039. TEA proposed the review of 19 TAC Chapter 152 in the January 30, 2026 issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 629).
Relating to the review of 19 TAC Chapter 152, TEA finds that the reasons for adopting this rule continue to exist and readopts the rule.
TEA received no comments related to the review of Chapter 152.
No changes are anticipated as a result of this review.
This concludes the review of Chapter 152.
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
Texas Education Agency
Filed: July 8, 2026
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) adopts the review 19 TAC Chapter 161, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Advisory Committees, pursuant to Texas Government Code, §2001.039. TEA proposed the review of 19 TAC Chapter 161 in the April 10, 2026 issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 2410).
Relating to the review of 19 TAC Chapter 161, TEA finds that the reasons for adopting these rules continue to exist and readopts the rules.
TEA received no comments related to the review of Chapter 161.
At a later date, TEA anticipates changes to §§161.1001, 161.1002, and 161.1003 to update rules addressing the establishment of advisory committees' operating procedures, and the list of established committees.
This concludes the review of Chapter 161.
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
Texas Education Agency
Filed: July 8, 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), adopts the review of the chapter below in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):
Chapter 296, Texas Asbestos Health Protection
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 296 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 296. Any amendments, if applicable, to Chapter 296 identified by DSHS in the rule review will be proposed in a future issue of the Texas Register.
This concludes HHSC's review of 25 TAC Chapter 296 as required by Texas Government Code §2001.039.
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Department of State Health Services
Filed: July 13, 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 303, Preadmission Screening And Resident Review (PASRR)
Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the May 22, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 3617) for public comment.
The 31-day comment period ended June 22, 2026. During this period, HHSC did not receive any comments regarding the proposed rule review.
HHSC has reviewed Chapter 303 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 303. Any amendments, if applicable, to Chapter 303 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 303 as required by Texas Government Code §2001.039.
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: July 10, 2026
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 357, Independent Living Services Program
Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the May 22, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 3618) for public comment.
The 31-day comment period ended June 22, 2026. During this period, HHSC did not receive any comments regarding the proposed rule review.
HHSC has reviewed Chapter 357 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 357. Any amendments, if applicable, to Chapter 357 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 357 as required by Texas Government Code §2001.039.
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: July 9, 2026
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 363, County Indigent Health Care Program
Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the May 29, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 3718) 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 363 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 363. Any amendments, if applicable, to Chapter 363 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 363 as required by Texas Government Code §2001.039.
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: July 13, 2026
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 990, Anatomical Gift
Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the May 8, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 3157) for public comment.
The 31-day comment period ended June 8, 2026. During this period, HHSC did not receive any comments regarding the proposed rule review.
HHSC has reviewed Chapter 990 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 990. Any amendments, if applicable, to Chapter 990 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 990 as required by Texas Government Code §2001.039.
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: July 9, 2026