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Rule Proposals

Proposals are rules that have been approved by the commissioners to be published in the Texas Register for public comment.

Proposals are rules that have been approved by the commissioners to be published in the Texas Register for public comment. The public comment period usually lasts for 30 days after the publication date. After the public comment period has closed, staff evaluates all comments and makes appropriate changes to the proposed rule. The draft adoption is then filed with the Chief Clerk and moved to Pending Adoptions.

Proposal Dates Rule Project Number Short Title/Description Proposal (PDF)
2025-009-293-OW 88th Legislative Session Districts Implementation Rule
This rulemaking will implement changes from HB 1410 (87th), HB 2815 (88th), HB 3437 (88th), HB 3507 (88th), SB 938 (88th) and SB 1397 (88th).
2026-001-293-OW HB 2080: Update to 30 TAC Chapter 293 Relating to the Petition Requesting Commission Inquiry of a Groundwater Conservation District
Rulemaking to amend 30 TAC Chapter 293 to implement HB 2080 of the 89th legislative session which provides additional information and requirements regarding TCEQ’s process for handling a petition filed by an affected person regarding the actions of a GCD.
2025-026-328-WS House Bill 4413 Implementation
This rulemaking implements House Bill (HB) 4413, 89th Texas Legislature, 2025. HB 4413 amended Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §361.421 (Definitions) by adding definitions for “renewable biomass” and “renewable chemical,” and §361.4215 (Mass Balance Attribution) by requiring TCEQ to adopt rules to identify third-party mass balance attribution certification systems for the purpose of identifying a renewable chemical.