Proposed Rules
Proposed rules are rules that the Commission has approved for publication in the Texas Register for a 30-day public comment period.
On April 14, 2026, the Commission approved the following:
Proposed Rule – Chapter 804 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program
TWC proposes amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 804, Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program, to implement Senate Bill 1728, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Proposed Rule – Chapter 815 Unemployment Insurance
TWC proposes amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 815, Unemployment Insurance, to implement House Bill 3698, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, relating to claimant participation in reemployment services as a condition of eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Please submit comments on the proposed Chapter 804 and Chapter 815 rules to TWCPolicyComments@twc.texas.gov by June 1, 2026.
On March 24, 2026, the Commission approved the following:
Proposed Rule – Chapter 800 General Administration
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) proposes amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 800, General Administration, related to the duration of advisory committees.
Proposed Rule – Chapter 806 Purchases of Products and Services from People with Disabilities
TWC proposes amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 806, Purchases of Products and Services from People with Disabilities, related to the repeal of Subchapter J, Transition and Retention Plans, to remove expired rules.
Please submit comments on the Chapter 800 and Chapter 806 proposed rules to TWCPolicyComments@twc.texas.gov by May 11, 2026.
On March 10, 2026, the Commission approved the following:
Proposed Rules – Chapter 809 Child Care Services
TWC proposes new 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 809, Child Care Services, related to enhancing fraud detection, prevention, and enforcement.
Please submit comments on the Ch. 809 proposed rules to TWCPolicyComments@twc.texas.gov by April 27, 2026.
On March 3, 2026, the Commission approved the following:
Proposed Rules – Chapter 812 Rural Workforce Development Grant Program
TWC proposes new 40 TAC Chapter 812, Rural Workforce Development Grant Program, to implement Senate Bill 2448, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session.
Proposed Rules – Chapter 814 Advanced Nuclear Energy Workforce Development Program
TWC proposes new 40 TAC Chapter 814, Advanced Nuclear Energy Workforce Development Program, to implement Senate Bill 1535, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session.
Please submit comments on the Ch. 812 and Ch. 814 proposed rules to TWCPolicyComments@twc.texas.gov by April 20, 2026.
On February 3, 2026, the Commission approved the following:
Proposed Rules – Chapter 838 Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Grant Program
TWC proposes amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 838, Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Grant Program, to Implement House Bill 3260, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Please submit comments on the proposed Chapter 838 rules to TWCPolicyComments@twc.texas.gov by March 23, 2026.
Adopted Rules
Adopted rules are rules that the Commission has adopted and published as final in the Texas Register.
Adopted rules become effective 20 days after TWC files them with the Texas Register. Adopted rules will remain on this page for 30 days after the effective date. To view adopted rules that are no longer available on this page, please visit our Archived Rules page.
On April 14, 2026, the Commission adopted the following:
Adopted Rule – Chapter 819 Civil Rights Division
TWC adopts amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 819, Civil Rights Division, to modify rule language to conform with federal guidance, and review of the rules in accordance with Texas Government Code, §2001.039, previously published for public comment in the January 30, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 541).
TWC adopts amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 858, Procurement and Contract Management Requirements for Purchase of Goods and Services for Vocational Rehabilitation Services, to implement House Bill 2791, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, relating to vocational rehabilitation services purchasing, previously published for public comment in the February 13, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 872).
The adopted Chapter 819 and Chapter 858 rules will be effective on May 4, 2026.