40 TAC §176.11
The Veterans Land Board (VLB) adopts new §176.11, concerning
construction requirements to Veterans Homes, without changes to the text published
in the December 12, 1997, issue of the
Texas Register
(22 TexReg 12256). The text will not be republished.
The new section provides procedures for the awarding of contracts for the
design, construction and operation and management of state veterans homes.
As adopted, the new rules provide a framework for the issuance of Requests
for Proposals covering the design, construction, and operation and management
of state veterans homes, and provide for selecting an entity to oversee all
aspects of the design, construction and operation and management of state
veterans homes.
No comments were received concerning the proposed rule.
This section is adopted under the provisions of Natural Resources
Code, §164.004(6) which directs the VLB to adopt rules for the construction,
acquisition, ownership, operation, maintenance, or equipping of veteran's
homes.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on January
26, 1998.
TRD-9801132
Garry Mauro
Chairman
Veterans Land Board
Effective date: February 15, 1998
Proposal publication date: December 12, 1997
For further information, please call: (512) 305-9129