Texas Workforce Commission Rules and Rulemaking
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) provides the public access to current, proposed, and adopted rules related to Title 40, Part 20 of the Texas Administrative Code. The agency also conducts regular rule reviews as required by state statute and maintains an archive of rule documents dating back to 1996. The public can participate in the rulemaking process by commenting on proposed rules, petitioning for rulemaking, and staying informed through email notifications.
Current TWC Rules
- View and download current TWC rules in PDF format.
- View TWC rules under Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 20.
Rulemaking Proposals and Adoptions
View proposed rules recently approved by the Commission for publication in the Texas Register for public comment and rules recently adopted by the Commission.
- Proposed Rules - view and comment on proposed TWC rules
- Adopted Rules - view recently adopted TWC rules
Rule Reviews
Statute requires state agencies to review their rules every four years to determine whether the reasons for initially adopting each rule continues to exist.
Participate in Rulemaking
TWC offers multiple ways for the public to participate in the Agency's rulemaking process:
- How to Comment on Proposed Rules
- Petition TWC for Rulemaking
- Stay Informed
Archived Rules
Use the archive to view proposed and adopted rule documents from 1996 to present.
Stay Informed
Sign up to receive email notification whenever TWC posts proposed rules for public comment. Under Subscription Topics, scroll down and select "All Agency Rules."