Draft and Proposed Rules - Asbestos Program
DRAFT TEXAS ASBESTOS HEALTH PROTECTION RULES AVAILABLE FOR INFORMAL COMMENT
The draft Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (TAHPR) were posted for informal comment here and on the HHS Rulemaking webpage on November 15, 2023.
Technical questions regarding the rules can be emailed to AsbestosHelp@dshs.texas.gov.
Rulemaking process questions can be emailed to the EHG Rules Coordinator.
Tentative Asbestos Rules Timeline
June 21, 2024 Proposed Rules Published in the Texas Register
July 22, 2024 30-day Formal Public Comment Period Ends
October 18, 2024 Adopted Rules Published in the Texas Register
October 23, 2024 Rules Effective Date
Informal Comment Submission for the Draft Asbestos Rules
Section 296.131 is being repealed as this section does not establish rule requirements beyond those in 25 TAC §1.81 and §1.91. Repealing §296.131 avoids repetitive or inconsistent rule language with updated rules.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is accepting informal comments on the draft rules from stakeholders through December 1, 2023, but will not respond to comments received during the informal comment period.
The Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules took effect on July 8, 2021. View copies of the rules at The Asbestos Program – Laws and rules.
Email Asbestos Help for technical questions or EHG Rules Coordinator for rule process questions.