TITLE 1.ADMINISTRATION

Part 1. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Chapter 3. CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION

The Office of the Governor repeals Chapter 3, Supchapter B, §3.53, Juvenile Justice and Youth Projects, and Subchapter D §3.2007, Confidential Funds Certification.

The proposal to repeal these two sections was published in the May 26, 2000, Texas Register , (25 TexReg 4669, 4673).

A public hearing was neither requested nor held on the repeal of these rules. No comments were received.

The repeals are made under the authority of Texas Government Code, Title 7, §772.006 (a)(11), which provides the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, with the authority to adopt rules and procedures as necessary.

The Office of the Governor adopts without change proposed amendments to Chapter 3, Subchapter B, §3.55, §3.73, §3.75, §3.77, §3.79, §3.83, §3.87; Subchapter C §3.609, §3.611, §3.717, §3.1209; Subchapter D §3.2009, §3.2021; and Subchapter E §3.2501, §3.2503, §3.2515.

The Office of the Governor adopts without change the following new rules: Chapter 3, Subchapter B, §3.53; and Subchapter D, §3.2007. Subchapter C concerns Fund Specific Grant Policies.

The proposed amendments and new rules were published in the May 26, 2000, Texas Register , (25 TexReg 4669 - 4674).

A public hearing was neither requested nor held on the proposed amendments to existing rules or the new rules. No comments were received.

The Office of the Governor reviewed the rules affecting the Criminal Justice Division's grant processes and procedures with the goal of increasing efficiency and updating the rules to address changes in the administration process. The review disclosed that a number of the rules required further clarification and simplification. As a result, the Office of the Governor determined that the sections in the Texas Administrative Code identified above should be amended or repealed, and two new rules should be adopted.

The amendments and new rules are adopted pursuant to the authority contained in Texas Government Code, Title 7, §772.006 (a)(11), which provides the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, with the authority to adopt rules and procedures as necessary.

The new and amended rules implement the Texas Government Code, Title 7, §772.066(a), which requires the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, to advise and assist the Governor in developing policies, plans, programs, and proposed legislation for improving the coordination, administration, and effectiveness of the criminal justice system.

Subchapter B. GENERAL GRANT PROGRAM POLICIES

1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1 TAC §3.53

The following rule is repealed under the authority of Texas Government Code, Title 7, §772.006 (a)(11), which provides the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, with the authority to adopt rules and procedures as necessary.

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 June 26, 2000.

TRD-200004439

John Orton

Assistant General Counsel

Office of the Governor

Effective date: July 16, 2000

Proposal publication date: May 26, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-1919


1 TAC §3.53, §3.55

The following rules are adopted or amended under the authority of Texas Government Code, Title 7, §772.006 (a)(11), which provides the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, with the authority to adopt rules and procedures as necessary.

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 June 26, 2000.

TRD-200004440

John Orton

Assistant General Counsel

Office of the Governor

Effective date: July 16, 2000

Proposal publication date: May 26, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-1919


2. GRANT BUDGET REQUIREMENTS

1 TAC §§3.73, 3.75, 3.77, 3.79, 3.83, 3.87

The following rules are amended under the authority of Texas Government Code, Title 7, §772.006 (a)(11), which provides the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, with the authority to adopt rules and procedures as necessary.

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 June 26, 2000.

TRD-200004441

John Orton

Assistant General Counsel

Office of the Governor

Effective date: July 16, 2000

Proposal publication date: May 26, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-1919


Subchapter C. FUND-SPECIFIC GRANT POLICIES

6. CRIME STOPPERS ASSISTANCE FUND

1 TAC §3.609, §3.611

The following rules are amended under the authority of Texas Government Code, Title 7, §772.006 (a)(11), which provides the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, with the authority to adopt rules and procedures as necessary.

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 June 26, 2000.

TRD-200004442

John Orton

Assistant General Counsel

Office of the Governor

Effective date: July 16, 2000

Proposal publication date: May 26, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-1919


7. TEXAS NARCOTICS CONTROL PROGRAM

1 TAC §3.717

The following rule is amended under the authority of Texas Government Code, Title 7, §772.006 (a)(11), which provides the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, with the authority to adopt rules and procedures as necessary.

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 June 26, 2000.

TRD-200004443

John Orton

Assistant General Counsel

Office of the Governor

Effective date: July 16, 2000

Proposal publication date: May 26, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-1919


12. JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

1 TAC §3.1209

The following rule is amended under the authority of Texas Government Code, Title 7, §772.006 (a)(11), which provides the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, with the authority to adopt rules and procedures as necessary.

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 June 26, 2000.

TRD-200004444

John Orton

Assistant General Counsel

Office of the Governor

Effective date: July 16, 2000

Proposal publication date: May 26, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-1919


Subchapter D. CONDITIONS OF GRANT FUNDING

1 TAC §3.2007

The following rule is repealed under the authority of Texas Government Code, Title 7, §772.006 (a)(11), which provides the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, with the authority to adopt rules and procedures as necessary.

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 June 26, 2000.

TRD-200004445

John Orton

Assistant General Counsel

Office of the Governor

Effective date: July 16, 2000

Proposal publication date: May 26, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-1919


1 TAC §§3.2007, 3.2009, 3.2021

The following rules are adopted or amended under the authority of Texas Government Code, Title 7, §772.006 (a)(11), which provides the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, with the authority to adopt rules and procedures as necessary.

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 June 26, 2000.

TRD-200004446

John Orton

Assistant General Counsel

Office of the Governor

Effective date: July 16, 2000

Proposal publication date: May 26, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-1919


Subchapter E. ADMINISTERING GRANTS

1 TAC §§3.2501, 3.2503, 3.2515

The following rules are amended under the authority of Texas Government Code, Title 7, §772.006 (a)(11), which provides the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, with the authority to adopt rules and procedures as necessary.

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 June 26, 2000.

TRD-200004447

John Orton

Assistant General Counsel

Office of the Governor

Effective date: July 16, 2000

Proposal publication date: May 26, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-1919