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 386, Disaster Assistance 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 386, Disaster Assistance 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 386" 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The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published but may be found in Title 1, Part 15, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings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: March 17, 2026
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 361, Guardianship 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 361, Guardianship 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 361" 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: March 13, 2026
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 283 Discipline and Grievances, 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.
Ricky Armstrong
Interim Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: March 18, 2026
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 285 Recreation and Exercise, 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.
Ricky Armstrong
Interim Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: March 18, 2026
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 287 Education and Rehabilitation Programs, 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.
Ricky Armstrong
Interim Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: March 18, 2026
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 289 Work Assignments, 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.
Ricky Armstrong
Interim Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: March 18, 2026
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 291 Services and Activities, 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.
Ricky Armstrong
Interim Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: March 18, 2026
Adopted Rule Reviews
State Board for Educator Certification
Title 19, Part 7
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) adopts the review of 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter A, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Program Procedures, Subchapter B, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Accreditation Statuses, Subchapter C, Accreditation Sanctions, Subchapter D, Continuing Approval Procedures, Subchapter E, Review Procedures, and Subchapter F, Required Fees, pursuant to Texas Government Code (TGC), §2001.039. The SBEC proposed the review of 19 TAC Chapter 229 in the January 2, 2026 issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 163).
Relating to the review of 19 TAC Chapter 229, the SBEC finds that the reasons for the adoption continue to exist and readopts the rules. Following is a summary of the public comments received and the SBEC's responses related to the review of Chapter 229.
Comment: A commenter encouraged the SBEC to adjust requirements in Chapter 229 related to literacy and the science of reading. The commenter requested that the SBEC require candidates to demonstrate their instructional readiness before certification.
Response: This comment is outside the scope of the proposed rule review, but Texas Education Agency (TEA) staff and the SBEC will consider the recommendations during future rulemaking.
Comment: A commenter stated that House Bill 3, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, requires strong literacy and the science of reading and encouraged the SBEC to follow the law requiring institutions of higher education and the SBEC to implement strong practices and policies regarding literacy.
Response: This comment is outside the scope of the proposed rule review, but TEA staff and the SBEC will consider the recommendations during future rulemaking.
This concludes the review of 19 TAC Chapter 229.
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Filed: March 17, 2026
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) adopts the review of 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 247, Educators' Code of Ethics, pursuant to Texas Government Code (TGC), §2001.039. The SBEC proposed the review of 19 TAC Chapter 247 in the January 2, 2026 issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 163).
Relating to the review of 19 TAC Chapter 247, the SBEC finds that the reasons for the adoption continue to exist and readopts the rules. Following is a summary of the public comment received and the SBEC's response related to the review of Chapter 247.
Comment: A Texas educator preparation program faculty member commented on the necessity of the Texas Educators' Code of Ethics in Chapter 247, highlighting Standards 1.1 and 1.7. The commenter expressed concern related to a disconnect between local school leaders and policymakers and the importance of the coherence of policy and program implementation to avoid communication and organizational conflicts. The commenter noted that school leaders and other certified educators are required to be apolitical and are contracted to implement policy and related program decisions without prejudice, and that this also applies to certified administrators, teachers, and all public school employees who implement policies, programs, and related priorities largely decided by others, including elected local school boards, state and federal lawmakers, and various appointed officials.
The commenter stated that, while certified educators may be disturbed by election outcomes, they are not lawfully or ethically allowed to negate, undermine, or provide counter narratives or agendas to school programs, policies, and priorities of elected officials and/or their designees. The commenter expressed support for the continued existence of the Educators' Code of Ethics and emphasized its importance in ensuring that educators implement all laws, policies, and administrative rules with full fidelity and consistency.
Response: The SBEC agrees and took action to readopt Chapter 247, which includes Standards 1.1 and 1.7.
This concludes the review of 19 TAC Chapter 247.
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Filed: March 17, 2026
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) adopts the review of 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 250, Administration, Subchapter A, Purchasing, and Subchapter B, Rulemaking Procedures, pursuant to Texas Government Code (TGC), §2001.039. The SBEC proposed the review of 19 TAC Chapter 250 in the January 2, 2026 issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 163).
Relating to the review of 19 TAC Chapter 250, the SBEC finds that the reasons for the adoption continue to exist and readopts the rules. The SBEC received no public comments related to the review of Chapter 250.
This concludes the review of 19 TAC Chapter 250.
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Filed: March 17, 2026
Employees Retirement System of Texas
Title 34, Part 4
Pursuant to the notice of the proposed rule review that was published in the August 16, 2024 issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 6285), the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) reviewed 34 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 75, Hazardous Profession Death Benefits, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2001.039, to determine whether the reasons for adopting the rules in Chapter 75 continue to exist. No comments were received concerning the proposed review.
As a result of the review, the ERS Board of Trustees (Board) has determined that the reasons for adopting the rules in 34 TAC Chapter 75 continue to exist, and the Board readopts Chapter 75 with the amendments, as published in the January 30, 2026 issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 536) and adopted by the Board at its March 4, 2026 meeting, with changes. This completes ERS' review of 34 TAC Chapter 75, Hazardous Profession Death Benefits.
Cynthia Canfield Hamilton
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Employees Retirement System of Texas
Filed: March 16, 2026
Texas Civil Commitment Office
Title 37, Part 16
The Texas Civil Commitment Office (TCCO) adopts the review of Title 37, Part 16, Chapter 810, §§810.121, 810.151, 810.272, 810.274, and 810.275. Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the October 10, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 6691). TCCO received no comments concerning these rules.
TCCO has reviewed these rules 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 §§810.121, 810.151, 810.272, 810.274, and 810.275 continue to exist and readopts Title 37, Part 16, Chapter 810, §§810.121, 810.151, 810.272, 810.274, and 810.275. Any amendments, if applicable, to these rules will be proposed in a future issue of the Texas Register.
This concludes TCCO's review of Title 37, Part 16, Chapter 810, §§810.121, 810.151, 810.272, 810.274, and 810.275 as required by Texas Government Code §2001.039.
Jessica Marsh
Deputy Director
Texas Civil Commitment Office
Filed: March 18, 2026