Recent Texas regulations affecting small businesses

Credit Union Commission proposes non-substantive clarifications to member business loan and leasing rules under 7 TAC §91.709 and §91.714, removing redundancies and adding cross-references without anticipated economic impact.

Texas Health and Human Services Commission establishes comprehensive substance use prevention service requirements for providers, mandating evidence-based strategies, culturally appropriate services, and coordination with schools and community partn…

Governor appoints individuals to eight state boards and commissions with terms beginning March 26–April 1, 2026, and renews disaster proclamation for all Texas counties due to New World screwworm threat affecting livestock operations.

Texas Workforce Commission repeals transition plan requirements for community rehabilitation programs employing people with disabilities, effective after the underlying statute's 2023 expiration, while maintaining existing wage compliance monitoring.

Texas Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics must meet updated certification standards requiring direct crisis service delivery, expanded pharmacological management by nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and enhanced accessibility a…

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board updates internal procedures for board member training, audit oversight, and contract notifications to align with current statutory requirements and practices.

Texas Workforce Commission Skills Development Fund rule clarifies workforce training program administration; effective April 13, 2026.

Texas Workforce Commission Skills Development Fund rules establish procedures for workforce development activities under Texas Labor Code Chapter 303, governing eligible training programs and fund allocation processes for employer-sponsored workforc…

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department repeals party boat regulation 31 TAC §55.406 as part of modernizing vessel operator licensing and safety requirements.

Credit Union Commission proposes non-substantive corrections to rule titles in guaranty credit union regulations covering powers, financial statements, and fees with no anticipated economic impact.

Texas Education Agency establishes a local teacher designation system allowing school districts and charter schools to create performance-based recognition programs with state approval, including $500 initial and $2,500-$10,000 annual renewal fees p…

Texas Education Agency repeals prior teacher incentive allotment rules and replaces them with House Bill 2 requirements emphasizing local district flexibility for compensating exemplary teachers in high-need and rural schools.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department updates party boat operator licensing and vessel safety standards, requiring marine surveyor stability letters to certify safe passenger capacity on inland waters.

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board establishes sick leave and family leave pools for employees under new administrative rules, designating the Assistant Commissioner for People Operations as administrator.

Texas HHSC repeals outdated substance use prevention service regulations while retaining statewide program oversight authority under 26 TAC §§321.1, 321.3, 321.5, 321.7.