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).
Rule Review Notice
Property Tax Lender Rule Review (published Aug. 1, 2025)
The OCCC is conducting a rule review regarding property tax lenders. The OCCC will accept official comments on the rule review until August 31.
Proposals
Credit Access Business License Fee Rule (posted Aug. 7, 2025)
RMLO Military Licensing Rule (posted Aug. 7, 2025)
Pawnshop Employee Military Licensing Rule (posted Aug. 7, 2025)
The OCCC intends to present these rule actions for proposal at the Finance Commission's August 15 meeting. The deadline for informal precomments was July 28.
Recently Adopted Rules (2024-2025)
| Rule | Effective Date |
|---|---|
| RMLO NMLS Registration Rule | March 13, 2025 |
| TFEE Rule Review | Jan. 2, 2025 |
| Home Equity Lending Rule Review | Nov. 28, 2024 |
| Motor Vehicle Rule Review | Nov. 14, 2024 / Jan. 1, 2025 |
| Registered Creditor Documentary Fee Rule | Sept. 5, 2024 |
| Contract Procedure Rule Review | Sept. 5, 2024 |
| Contested Case Rule Review | Sept. 5, 2024 |
| Motor Vehicle Documentary Fee Rule | July 11, 2024 |
| Regulated Lender Fee Rules | July 11, 2024 |
| Credit Access Business Rule Review | March 7, 2024 |
| Motor Vehicle Recordkeeping Rules | Jan. 4, 2024 |