The amendment to §535.65(g)(1)(B)(i) replaces the phrase “check the photo identification” with “verify the identification” of each student to: (i) broaden the language in recognition of technology developments that may allow for this required verification in different ways; (ii) help alleviate concerns about the security of a student’s personal data while taking a course; and (iii) make consistent with language used elsewhere in the rule.

The amendment to §535.60 removes the definition of “proctor” and renumbers accordingly for the reasons provided above.

La enmienda a §535.60 elimina la definición de “supervisor” y vuelve a numerar en consecuencia por las razones proporcionadas anteriormente.

The amendments to §535.404 are made as a result of the agency’s license management system project.  Because of this project, users will be able to provide information and make payment to the agency through an online process, rather than by submitting a paper form or check. As a result, the rule language is clarified to reflect this change. New language is added §535.404(3) to provide notice that when submitting online payment, the Commission may collect a subscription or convenience fee required by the Texas Department of Information Resources.

The amendments to §535.403 are made as a result of the agency’s license management system project.  Because of this project, users will be able to provide information and make payment to the agency through an online process, rather than by submitting a paper form or check.  As a result, the rule language is clarified to reflect this change. This includes removing language from 535.403(h) that is no longer necessary in light of the online application process.

The amendments to §535.400 are made as a result of the agency’s license management system project.  Because of this project, users will be able to provide information and make payment to the agency through an online process, rather than by submitting a paper form or check.  As a result, the rule language is clarified to reflect this change.

The changes to §535.218 are made as a result of the agency’s license management system project.  Because of this project, users will be able to provide information to the agency through an online process, rather than by submitting a paper form.  As a result, the rule language is clarified to reflect this change. 

The changes to §535.216 are made as a result of the agency’s license management system project.  Because of this project, users will be able to provide information to the agency through an online process, rather than by submitting a paper form.  As a result, the rule language is clarified to reflect this change. 

The changes to §535.215 are made as a result of the agency’s license management system project.  Because of this project, users will be able to provide information to the agency through an online process, rather than by submitting a paper form.  As a result, the rule language is clarified to reflect this change. 

The changes to §535.208 are made as a result of the agency’s license management system project.  Because of this project, users will be able to provide information to the agency through an online process, rather than by submitting a paper form.  As a result, the rule language is clarified to reflect this change. Additionally, the changes to §535.208(e)(1) correct references to applicable law.

The amendment to §535.191(c)(8) is made as a result of statutory changes enacted by the 89th Legislature in SB 1968, which becomes effective January 1, 2026. SB 1968 adds a requirement for a written agreement with a prospective buyer of residential real property to Chapter 1101 of the Texas Occupations Code. The bill also adds the Commission may take disciplinary action if there is a violation of this requirement. In accordance with §1101.702, this new violation is added to subsection (c)(8)—the $100 - $1,500 per violation per day penalty tier.