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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.
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.
On August 9, 2022, the Commission approved the following:
Proposed Rules - Chapter 800, General Administration
The amendment to 40 TAC Chapter 800 proposes new Subchapter M, Tax Refund for Wages Paid to Employee Receiving Financial Assistance, to establish administrative rules that implement Texas Labor Code, Chapter 301, Subchapter H.
Proposed Rules - Chapter 819, Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division
The amendment to 40 TAC Chapter 819 is proposed to implement House Bill 21 and Senate Bill 45, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, relating to sexual harassment complaints filed against employers
Please submit comments on the proposed Ch. 800 and Ch. 819 rules to TWCPolicyComments@twc.texas.gov by September 26, 2022.
On July 26, 2022, the Commission approved the following:
Proposed Rules - Chapter 815, Unemployment Insurance
The amendment to 40 TAC Chapter 815 is proposed to add new Subchapter H, Collection Action, to implement Senate Bill 695, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session.
Please submit comments on the proposed Ch. 815 rules to TWCPolicyComments@twc.texas.gov by September 12, 2022.
On July 12, 2022, the Commission approved the following:
Proposed Rules - Chapter 807, Career Schools and Colleges
The amendments to Chapter 807 are proposed to implement House Bill 33, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session; clarify language; and streamline processes.
Please submit comments on the proposed Ch. 807 rules to TWCPolicyComments@twc.texas.gov by August 29, 2022.
On July 5, 2022, the Commission approved the following:
Proposed Rules - Chapter 800, General Administration
Proposed Rules - Chapter 805, Adult Education and Literacy
The amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 800 and Chapter 805 are proposed to allow the Commission flexibility in addressing deobligated grant funds and clarify Adult Education and Family Literacy Act program requirements.
Proposed Rules - Chapter 839, Apprenticeship Programs - Additional (Tax Refund Pilot Program)
New 40 TAC Chapter 839, Subchapter A, Tax Refund Pilot Program for Certain Persons Who Employ Apprentices, is proposed to implement Senate Bill 1524, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session.
Proposed Rules - Chapter 839, Apprenticeship Programs - Additional (Veterans Apprenticeship Training Grant Program)
New 40 TAC Chapter 839, Subchapter B, Grants to Facilitate Participation in Registered Apprenticeship Programs by Certain Veterans and Military Personnel, is proposed to implement Senate Bill 337, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session.
Please submit comments on the proposed rules to TWCPolicyComments@twc.texas.gov by August 22, 2022.
On June 14, 2022, the Commission approved the following:
Proposed Rules - Chapter 835, Self-Sufficiency Fund
The amendments to Chapter 835 are proposed to implement Senate Bill 770, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session; and reviewing the rules in accordance with Texas Government Code, §2001.039.
Please submit comments on the Ch. 835 proposed rules to TWCPolicyComments@twc.texas.gov by August 1, 2022.
On April 12, 2022, the Commission approved the following:
Proposed Rules - Chapter 809, Child Care Services
The amendments to Chapter 809 are proposed to implement House Bill (HB) 1792, HB 2607, and Senate Bill 1555, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session; clarify procedures; and streamline processes.
Please submit comments on the proposed Ch. 809 rules to TWCPolicyComments@twc.texas.gov by May 31, 2022.
