Part I. Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

Chapter 3. Landscape Architects

Subchapter B. Registration

22 TAC §3.28

The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners adopts an amendment to §3.28 concerning Reciprocal Transfer. The proposal to amend §3.28 (TRD-9813624) appeared in the September 11, 1998 issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 9239). Section 3.28 is being adopted without changes and the text will not be republished.

The amendment will require that applicants' records be screened by the Council of Landscape Architect Registration Boards. The effects are expected to be that applicants' records will be processed by an agency that has expertise in this field.

No comments were received regarding the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 249c which provides the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners with authority to promulgate rules necessary to the performance of its duties.

This adopted amendment does not affect any other statutes.

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 February 9, 1999.

TRD-9900841

Cathy L. Hendricks, ASID/IIDA

Executive Director

Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

Effective date: March 1, 1999

Proposal publication date: September 11, 1998

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8535

22 TAC §3.86

The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners adopts an amendment to §3.86 concerning Reciprocal Transfer Fees. The proposal to amend §3.86 (TRD-9813625) appeared in the September 11, 1998 issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 9240). Section 3.86 is being adopted without changes and the text will not be republished.

The proposed amendment is to eliminate the stated fee previously included in the Rule. The effects are expected to be increased flexibility in the Board's ability to change the fee as necessary.

No comments were received regarding the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 249c which provides the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners with authority to promulgate rules necessary to the performance of its duties.

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 February 9, 1999.

TRD-9900840

Cathy L. Hendricks, ASID/IIDA

Executive Director

Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

Effective date: March 1, 1999

Proposal publication date: September 11, 1998

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8535

Chapter 573. Rules of Professional Conduct

Subchapter A. General Professional Ethics

22 TAC §573.1

The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners adopts an amendment to §573.1, concerning Avoidance of Conflicting Interest without changes to the proposed text published in the October 23, 1998, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 10798)

The agency is adopting these amendments to clarify the language of the rule to ensure that the prohibition against representing conflicting interests and the exceptions permitted by express consent of the parties are clearly stated.

No comments were received regarding adoption of these amendments.

The amendment is adopted under the authority of the Veterinary Licensing Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 8890, §8(a) which grants the Board the authority to amend rules of professional conduct in order to establish a high standard of integrity in the practice of veterinary medicine.

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 February 9, 1999.

TRD-9900817

Ron Allen

Executive Director

Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Effective date: March 1, 1999

Proposal publication date: October 23, 1998

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7555