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
RMLO Rule Review (published Feb. 6, 2026)
The OCCC is conducting a rule review regarding residential mortgage loan originators (RMLOs). The OCCC will accept official comments on the rule review until March 8, 2026.
Proposals
Commercial Sales-Based Financing Rules (posted Feb. 11, 2026)
The Finance Commission will vote on whether to publish these rules for comment at its February 20, 2026 meeting. Video of the OCCC’s January 28 webinar on the rules is available here.
Motor Vehicle License Term Adjustment (posted Feb. 11, 2026)
The Finance Commission will vote on whether to publish these rule amendments for comment at its February 20, 2026 meeting.
Regulated Lender Rule Review (posted Feb. 11, 2026)
The Finance Commission will vote on whether to publish these rule amendments for comment at its February 20, 2026 meeting.
Recently Adopted Rules (2025-2026)
| Rule | Effective Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |