The Office of the Governor adopts the repeal of §§3.555, 3.790, 3.4150, 3.8300, 3.8305, 3.8315, and 3.8320 without changes as published in the May 7, 1999 issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg3401). This chapter clearly identifies, defines, and provides other information on important policies, community planning, application submission guidelines, budget information, grant administration guidelines, program monitoring and auditing, funding sources, advisory boards, governing directives, and other relevant statutes.

Tom Jones, Director of Accounting for the Criminal Justice Division has determined that in general for the first five year period the rules are in effect there will be no fiscal impact on the state. The funds remain stable and the method for allocating funds on a regional basis has not changed.

Mr. Jones also has determined that for the first five year period the adopted rules are in effect the public benefit will be clarification of funding sources. There will be no anticipated economic cost to persons or small businesses.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the repeals.

Subchapter B. Fund Specific Grant Policies