Below you will find copies of recent and upcoming rules, as well as notices of upcoming stakeholder meetings on rules. Rules that have gone into effect are available in the Texas Administrative Code.
If you'd like to be included on an e-mail list for OCCC rule updates, send an e-mail 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 Notices
TFEE and Property Tax Lender Rule Review (published May 28, 2021)
The OCCC is conducting rule reviews regarding the Texas Financial Education Endowment and property tax lenders. The OCCC will accept official comments on the rule reviews until June 28 at 5:00 p.m.
Recently Adopted Rules (2020-2021)
| Rule | Effective Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Rule Review | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
| Home Equity Lending Rule Review | Nov. 26, 2020 | |
| Property Tax Lender Rules: Sworn Document & Individual Lien Payoff | Nov. 5, 2020 / Dec. 1, 2020 | Amendments to 89.701 are effective Nov. 5, 2020. New 89.805 is effective Dec. 1, 2020. |
| Credit Access Business Rule Review | Nov. 5, 2020 | Delayed implementation date allows CABs to continue using previous disclosures under 83.6007 until Feb. 28, 2021. |
| Administration Rule Review | Nov. 5, 2020 | |
| Payoff Statement Rule Review | Sept. 20, 2020 | |
| Crafted Precious Metal Dealer Rule Review | Sept. 10, 2020 | |
| Plain Language Rule Review | July 9, 2020 | |
| Residential Mortgage Loan Originator Rule Review | May 7, 2020 | |
| Registered Creditor Rule Review | May 7, 2020 | |
| ADR, Negotiated Rulemaking, & FC Appeals | Jan. 2, 2020 |