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).
Proposal
RMLO NMLS Registration Rule (published Dec. 27, 2024)
The Finance Commission voted to publish these amendments for comment at its December 13 meeting. The OCCC will accept official comments on the proposal until January 26. Video of the OCCC's November 21 webinar on the amendments is available here.
Summary: This proposed amendment would remove a sentence stating that mortgage loan companies are not required to register with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS).
Resumen en español: Esta enmienda propuesta eliminaría la frase que indica que las compañías de préstamos hipotecarios no tienen que registrarse en el Sistema Nacional de Licencias Hipotecarias y Registro (NMLS).
Recently Adopted Rules (2023-2024)
| Rule | Effective Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Pawnshop Employee Military Licensing Rule | Nov. 16, 2023 |
| RMLO Military Licensing Rule | Nov. 16, 2023 |
| Registered Creditor Fee Rule | Sept. 7, 2023 |
| Plain Language Rule Review | Jan. 5, 2023 |