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
Plain Language Rule Review (published Aug. 7, 2026)
The OCCC is conducting a rule review regarding plain language loan contracts for regulated lenders. The OCCC will accept official comments on the rule review until September 6, 2026.
Proposal
Credit Access Business Licensing & Recordkeeping Rules (posted Aug. 14, 2026)
The Finance Commission voted to publish these rule amendments for comment at its August 21, 2026 meeting. The official comment period will begin on September 4 (when the amendments are published in the Texas Register) and will end on October 4.
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 |