Below you will find copies of recent and upcoming rules, as well as notices of upcoming stakeholder meetings on rules. Video of stakeholder webinars is available here. Rules that have gone into effect are available in the Texas Administrative Code.
If you’d like to be included on an email list for OCCC rule updates, send an email to rule.comments@occc.texas.gov, stating which industry you’d like rule updates on (e.g., motor vehicle sales finance, credit access businesses).
Proposals
Motor Vehicle Licensing & Recordkeeping Rules (posted Oct. 7, 2026)
The Finance Commission will vote on whether to publish these rule amendments for comment at its October 16, 2026 meeting. Video of the OCCC’s September 21 stakeholder meeting on these rules is available here.
Plain Language Rule Review (posted Oct. 7, 2026)
The Finance Commission will vote on whether to publish these rule amendments for comment at its October 16, 2026 meeting. Video of the OCCC’s September 22 stakeholder webinar on these rules is available here.
Adoption
Credit Access Business Licensing & Recordkeeping Rules (posted Oct. 7, 2026)
The Finance Commission will vote on whether to adopt these rule amendments at its October 16, 2026 meeting.
Recently Adopted Rules (2025-2026)
| Rule | Effective Date |
|---|---|
| Pawnshop Rule Review | Sept. 10, 2026 |
| Commercial Sales-Based Financing Rules | July 9, 2026 (registration required by Dec. 31, 2026) |
| Motor Vehicle License Term Adjustment | May 7, 2026 |
| Regulated Lender Rule Review | May 7, 2026 |
| Property Tax Lender Rule Review | Jan. 1, 2026 |
| Regulated Lender Licensing Rules | Jan. 1, 2026 |
| RMLO Military Licensing Rule | Nov. 13, 2025 |
| Pawnshop Employee Military Licensing Rule | Nov. 13, 2025 |
| RMLO NMLS Registration Rule | March 13, 2025 |