Recent and Upcoming Rules

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

Crafted Precious Metal Dealer Rule Review (posted Sept. 6, 2023)
The OCCC intends to conduct a rule review regarding crafted precious metal dealers. The OCCC will accept informal comments on the rule review until October 5 at 5:00 p.m.

Precomment Drafts & Meeting Notices

Credit Access Business Rule Review (posted Sept. 15, 2023)
On October 3, the OCCC will hold an online webinar on these rule amendments resulting from the credit access business rule review. The OCCC will accept informal precomments until October 6.

Motor Vehicle Recordkeeping Rules (posted Sept. 15, 2023)
On October 4, the OCCC will hold an online webinar on these rule amendments relating to motor vehicle sales finance recordkeeping requirements. The OCCC will accept informal precomments until October 6.

Proposals

RMLO Military Licensing Rule (published Sept. 1, 2023)
The Finance Commission voted to publish these rule amendments for comment at its August 18 meeting. The OCCC will accept official comments on the amendments until October 1. Video of the OCCC's July 12 webinar on these amendments is available here.

Pawnshop Employee Military Licensing Rule (published Sept. 1, 2023)
The Finance Commission voted to publish these rule amendments for comment at its August 18 meeting. The OCCC will accept official comments on the amendments until October 1. Video of the OCCC's July 13 webinar on these amendments is available here.

Recently Adopted Rules (2022-2023)

Rule Effective Date
Registered Creditor Fee Rule Sept. 7, 2023
Plain Language Rule Review Jan. 5, 2023
Pawnshop Rule Review Oct. 1, 2022
Administration: Employee Leave Pools Sept. 8, 2022
Motor Vehicle Records Privacy July 14, 2022
RMLO Rule Review July 14, 2022
Home Equity: Business Day Definition July 14, 2022
Regulated Lender Rule Review May 12, 2022
Debt Management Rule Review March 10, 2022
Crafted Precious Metal Dealer Fee Adjustment March 10, 2022
Home Equity: Electronic Disclosures & Out-of-State Institutions Jan. 6, 2022