Texas regulations
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- TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES — MOTOR VEHICLE DISTRIBUTION — 43 TAC §215.131April 24, 2026
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles repeals outdated regulatory language governing dealer temporary tags and buyer license plates in routine housekeeping action.
- TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES — MOTOR VEHICLE DISTRIBUTION — 43 TAC §§215.104, 215.105, 215.107, 215.108, 215.110, 215.113 - 215.115, 215.120, 215.121April 24, 2026
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles updates franchised dealer licensing rules to streamline additions of vehicle lines, ownership change reporting, and license plate management while preserving regulatory oversight.
- TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES — MOTOR VEHICLE DISTRIBUTION — 43 TAC §215.101April 24, 2026
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles repeals outdated scope language in motor vehicle dealer operation rules as part of routine regulatory review.
- TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES — MOTOR VEHICLE DISTRIBUTION — 43 TAC §§215.82 - 215.85, 215.89, 215.91April 24, 2026
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles amends motor vehicle dealer licensing rules to streamline replacement plate processes, dealer applications, renewals, and electronic filing requirements for compliance.
- TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES — MOTOR VEHICLE DISTRIBUTION — 43 TAC §215.2April 24, 2026
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles amends motor vehicle distribution rules to clarify licensing and registration standards for dealers and regulated entities under 43 TAC §215.2.
- TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES — MOTOR VEHICLE DISTRIBUTION — 43 TAC §215.1April 24, 2026
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles repeals outdated purpose and scope language from motor vehicle distribution regulations as part of regulatory housekeeping.
- DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES — GENERAL ADMINISTRATION — 40 TAC §702.513, §702.515April 24, 2026
Department of Family and Protective Services expands Parent Collaboration Group and Youth Leadership Council advisory committees to include community-based care regions and extends their expiration dates to 2036.
- TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY — METALS RECYCLING ENTITIES — 37 TAC §36.51April 24, 2026
Texas Department of Public Safety updates metals recycling entity registration rules to allow denial of certificates if applicants violate state law or regulations, strengthening licensing integrity and federal compliance.
- TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY — METALS RECYCLING ENTITIES — 37 TAC §36.11, §36.16April 24, 2026
Texas Department of Public Safety requires metals recycling entities to verify federal eligibility through the SAVE program when applying for or renewing registration certificates.
- TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY — PRIVATE SECURITY — 37 TAC §§35.121 - 35.124April 24, 2026
Texas Department of Public Safety requires private security license applicants (investigations, guard, locksmith, and alarm companies) to verify federal work eligibility through the SAVE program for owners and representatives.
- TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY — PRIVATE SECURITY — 37 TAC §35.81, §35.83April 24, 2026
Texas Department of Public Safety requires private security officer commission applicants to verify identity eligibility through the federal SAVE program using approved documents for new or renewal commissions.
- TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY — PRIVATE SECURITY — 37 TAC §§35.21, 35.22, 35.30April 24, 2026
Texas Department of Public Safety requires private security license applicants to verify federal work eligibility through the SAVE program using specified documents for new and renewal licenses.
- TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY — VEHICLE INSPECTION — 37 TAC §23.1, §23.3April 24, 2026
Texas Department of Public Safety vehicle inspection applicants and inspectors must verify federal eligibility using SAVE program-approved documents for new or renewal applications to maintain licensing and federal compliance.
- TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY — DRIVER LICENSE RULES — 37 TAC §15.25April 24, 2026
Texas driver license rules expand alternate address eligibility for law enforcement, judicial personnel, and other protected individuals under Senate Bill 523 and House Bill 16.
- TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY — COMPASSIONATE-USE/LOW-THC CANNABIS PROGRAM — 37 TAC §§12.12, 12.13, 12.16April 24, 2026
Texas Department of Public Safety Compassionate-Use/Low-THC Cannabis Program requires directors, owners, managers, and employees to verify federal eligibility using SAVE-program-approved identity documents for program registration.