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Current Texas Workforce Commission Rules

Current Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) rules, as codified in the Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 20, are listed below. To access information on past rule amendments, see TWC Rules Adoptions and Proposals.

Rule Date Last Modified
Chapter 800. General AdministrationPDF Nov 24, 2022
Chapter 801. Local Workforce Development BoardsPDF Nov 28, 2022
Chapter 802. Integrity of the Texas Workforce SystemPDF Jan 4, 2021
Chapter 803. Skills Development FundPDF Nov 28, 2022
Chapter 804. Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant ProgramPDF May 2, 2022
Chapter 805. Adult Education and LiteracyPDF Nov 24, 2022
Chapter 806. Purchases of Products and Services from People with DisabilitiesPDF Jan 25, 2021
Chapter 807. Career Schools and Colleges PDF Nov 28, 2022
Chapter 808. Youth Driver Education Funding ProgramPDF Jul 18, 2022
Chapter 809. Child Care ServicesPDF Oct 03, 2022
Chapter 811. ChoicesPDF Jan 08, 2013
Chapter 813. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and TrainingPDF Oct 26, 2020
Chapter 815. Unemployment InsurancePDF Jan 9, 2023
Chapter 817. Child LaborPDF Aug 11, 2014
Chapter 819. Civil Rights DivisionPDF Dec 5, 2022
Chapter 821. Texas Payday RulesPDF Nov 28, 2022
Chapter 823. Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and AppealsPDF Jan 25, 2021
Chapter 835. Self-Sufficiency FundPDF Sep 12, 2022
Chapter 837. Apprenticeship Training ProgramPDF Apr 23, 2018
Chapter 838.Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant ProgramPDF Dec 28, 2020
Chapter 839. Apprenticeship Programs - AdditionalPDF Oct 03, 2022
Chapter 840. WIOA Eligible Training ProvidersPDF Jul 18, 2022
Chapter 842. WIOA Nondiscrimination and Equal OpportunityPDF Jan 4, 2021
Chapter 843. Job Matching ServicesPDF Mar 14, 2016
Chapter 845. Texas Work & Family ClearinghousePDF Mar 13, 2006
Chapter 849. Employment and Training Services for Dislocated Workers Eligible for Trade BenefitsPDF Jul 18, 2022
Chapter 850. Vocational Rehabilitation Services Administrative Rules and Procedures PDF Dec 26, 2022
Chapter 853. Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind  PDF Aug 21, 2018
Chapter 854. Business Enterprises of Texas PDF Jul 04, 2022
Chapter 856. Vocational Rehabilitation Services PDF Dec 26, 2022
Chapter 858. Procurement and Contract Management Requirements for Purchase of Goods and Services for Vocational Rehabilitation Services PDF Jul 6, 2020

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Pending Proposed Rules, Rule Reviews, and State Plans

When TWC approves policy concepts, proposed rules, rule reviews, and state plans, the approved documents are posted below for comment.

There are currently no documents posted for public comment.

To comment on posted policy concepts, proposed rules, rule reviews, or state plans, send comments to TWCPolicyComments@twc.texas.gov.

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Last Verified: January 09, 2023

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