Fifty-Sixth Amendment to Nasdaq UTP Plan - Nasdaq Texas Name Change and TSE Admission
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The SEC published notice of the 56th Amendment to the Nasdaq UTP Plan, effective March 12, 2026 upon filing. The amendment reflects the name change of Nasdaq BX, Inc. to Nasdaq Texas, Inc. and admits Texas Stock Exchange LLC as a new Participant to the UTP Plan. The amendment was filed as a "Ministerial Amendment" under Section XVI of the UTP Plan.
What changed
The SEC approved the 56th Amendment to the Joint Self-Regulatory Organization Plan Governing the Collection, Consolidation and Dissemination of Quotation and Transaction Information for Nasdaq-Listed Securities. The amendment makes two administrative changes: (1) updates the name of Nasdaq BX, Inc. to Nasdaq Texas, Inc. throughout the Plan, and (2) adds Texas Stock Exchange LLC ("TSE") as a Participant to the UTP Plan. The amendment was filed under Rule 608(b)(3)(ii) as a "Ministerial Amendment" and became effective immediately upon filing with the Commission (Release No. 34-105091; File No. S7-24-89).
No immediate action is required by regulated entities. This is an administrative filing that updates the official roster of UTP Plan Participants to reflect current market structure. Broker-dealers and trading venues trading Nasdaq-listed securities on unlisted trading privileges should update their internal records to reflect the Nasdaq Texas name change and recognize TSE as an authorized UTP Plan Participant.
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Joint Industry Plan; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of the Fifty-Sixth Amendment to the Joint Self-Regulatory Organization Plan Governing the Collection, Consolidation and Dissemination of Quotation and Transaction Information for Nasdaq-Listed Securities Traded on Exchanges on an Unlisted Trading Privileges Basis
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- Public Inspection Published Document: 2026-06244 (91 FR 16255) Document Headings ###### Securities and Exchange Commission
- [Release No. 34-105091; File No. S7-24-89] March 27, 2026. Pursuant to Section 11A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”), [1 ] and Rule 608 thereunder, [2 ] notice is hereby given that on March 12, 2026, the Participants [3 ] in the Joint Self-Regulatory Organization Plan Governing the Collection, Consolidation and Dissemination of Quotation and Transaction Information for Nasdaq-Listed Securities Traded on Exchanges on an Unlisted Trading Privileges Basis (the “UTP Plan”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) a proposal to amend the UTP Plan. The amendment represents the Fifty-Sixth Amendment to the UTP Plan (“Amendment”). Under the Amendment, the Participants propose to reflect the new name of Nasdaq BX, Inc. as Nasdaq Texas, Inc. and to add Texas Stock Exchange LLC (“TSE”) as a Participant to the UTP Plan. [4 ]
The proposed Amendment has been filed by the Participants pursuant to Rule 608(b)(3)(ii) under Regulation ( printed page 16256) NMS [5 ] as concerned solely with the administration of the UTP Plan and as a “Ministerial Amendment” under Section XVI of the UTP Plan. As a result, the Amendment can be submitted by the Chair of the UTP Plan's Operating Committee and becomes effective upon filing.
The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the Amendment from interested persons. Set forth in Sections I and II is the statement of the purpose and summary of the Amendment, along with the information required by Rules 608(a) and 601(a) under the Act, as prepared and submitted by the Participants.
I. Rule 608(a)
1. Purpose of the Amendments
The above-captioned amendments effectuate a change to reflect the new name of Nasdaq BX as Nasdaq Texas. The amendment also admits the Texas Stock Exchange as a Participant to the UTP Plan.
2. Governing or Constituent Documents
No change as result of amendments.
3. Implementation of Amendments
Because the amendment constitutes a “Ministerial Amendment” under Section XVI of the UTP Plan, the Chair of the UTP Plan's Operating Committee may submit the amendment to the Commission on behalf of the Participants in the UTP Plan. Because the Participants designate the amendment as concerned solely with the administration of the UTP Plan, the amendment becomes effective upon filing with the Commission.
4. Development and Implementation Phases
No change as result of amendments.
5. Analysis of Impact on Competition
The amendment does not impose any burden on competition because they simply effectuate a change in the name of a Participant and admit a new Participant to the Plan. For the same reasons, the Participants do not believe that the amendments introduce terms that are unreasonably discriminatory for the purposes of Section 11A(c)(1)(D) of the Exchange Act. The Texas Stock Exchange has completed the required steps to be added to the UTP Plan.
6. Written Understanding or Agreements Relating to Interpretation of, or Participation in, Plan
Not applicable.
7. Approval by Sponsors in Accordance With Plan
See Item 3 above.
8. Description of Operation of Facility Contemplated by the Proposed Amendment
No change as result of amendments.
9. Terms and Conditions of Access
No change as result of amendments.
10. Method of Determination and Imposition, and Amount of, Fees and Charges
No change as result of amendments.
11. Method and Frequency of Processor Evaluation
No change as result of amendments.
12. Dispute Resolution
No change as result of amendments.
II. Rule 601(a)
1. Equity Securities and Nasdaq Securities for Which Transaction Reports Shall Be Required by the Plan
No change as result of amendments.
2. Reporting Requirements
No change as result of amendments.
3. Manner of Collecting, Processing, Sequencing, Making Available and Disseminating Last Sale Information
No change as result of amendments.
4. Manner of Consolidation
No change as result of amendments.
5. Standards and Methods Ensuring Promptness, Accuracy and Completeness of Transaction Reports
No change as result of amendments.
6. Rules and Procedures Addressed to Fraudulent or Manipulative Dissemination
No change as result of amendments.
7. Terms of Access to Transaction Reports
No change as result of amendments.
8. Identification of Marketplace of Execution
No change as result of amendments.
III. Solicitation of Comments
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed Amendment is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
Electronic Comments
- Use the Commission's internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
- Send an email to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include file number S7-24-89 on the subject line.
Paper Comments
- Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to file number S7-24-89. This file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's internet website (https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the filing will be available for inspection and copying at the principal offices of the Participants. Do not include personal identifiable information in submissions; you should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. We may redact in part or withhold entirely from publication submitted material that is obscene or subject to copyright protection. All submissions should refer to file number S7-24-89 and should be submitted on or before April 22, 2026.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority. [6 ]
Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
Footnotes
Back to Citation 2. 17 CFR 242.608.
The Participants are: Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc., Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc., Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc., Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc., Cboe Exchange, Inc., Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., Investors' Exchange LLC, Long Term Stock Exchange, Inc., MEMX LLC, MIAX PEARL, LLC, Nasdaq BX, Inc., Nasdaq ISE, LLC, Nasdaq PHLX LLC, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, New York Stock Exchange LLC, NYSE American LLC, NYSE Arca, Inc. NYSE National, Inc, NYSE Texas, Inc., and 24X.
See
Letter from Jeff Kimsey, Chair, to Vanessa Countryman, Secretary, Commission dated March 9, 2026.
Back to Citation 5. 17 CFR 242.608(b)(3)(ii).
Back to Citation 6. 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(85).
Back to Citation [FR Doc. 2026-06244 Filed 3-31-26; 8:45 am]
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Published Document: 2026-06244 (91 FR 16255)
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