Part 21.
TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
Chapter 461.
GENERAL RULINGS
22 TAC §461.9
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts
the amendment to Board Rule §461.9, concerning Subdoctoral Licensure,
without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 26, 1999,
issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 10492).
The rule is being amended to make a grammatical correction and to reflect
the correct citation reference in accordance with the recodification of the
Psychologists' Licensing Act in the Occupations Code.
The amendment will make the rules easier for the general public and licensees
to follow and understand.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title
3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists with the authority to promulgate rules consistent with the
Statute.
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 22, 2000.
TRD-200001338
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: March 13, 2000
Proposal publication date: November 26, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700
22 TAC §461.31
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts
the amendment to Board Rule §461.31, concerning Psychological Associate
Advisory Committee (the PAAC), without changes to the proposed text as published
in the November 26, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 10493).
The rule is being amended to make a grammatical correction and to reflect
the correct citation reference in accordance with the recodification of the
Psychologists' Licensing Act in the Occupations Code.
The amendment will make the rules easier for the general public and licensees
to follow and understand.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title
3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists with the authority to promulgate rules consistent with the
Statute.
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 22, 2000.
TRD-200001339
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: March 13, 2000
Proposal publication date: November 26, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700
22 TAC §§463.4, 463.6, 463.8, 463.10, 463.12, 463.29
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts
the amendments to §§463.4, 463.6, 463.8, 463.10, 463.12, and 463.29,
concerning Applications and Examinations, without changes to the proposed
text as published in the November 26, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 10494).
The rules are being amended to make grammatical changes and to reflect
the correct citation reference in accordance with the recodification of the
Psychologists' Licensing Act in the Occupations Code.
The amended rules will make the rules easier for licensees and the general
public to follow and understand.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title
3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists with the authority to promulgate rules consistent with the
Statute.
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 22, 2000.
TRD-200001340
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: March 13, 2000
Proposal publication date: November 26, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700
22 TAC §§465.3, 465.8, 465.11 - 465.13, 465.15, 465.16, 465.19, 465.22, 465.29, 465.30, 465.32, 465.36, 465.38
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts
the amendment to §§465.3, 465.8, 465.11 - 465.13, 465.15, 465.16,
465.19, 465.22, 465.29 - 465.30, 465.32, 465.36 - 465.38, concerning Rules
of Practice, without changes to the proposed text as published in the November
26, 2000, issue of the
Texas Register
(24
TexReg 10495).
The rules are being amended to make grammatical changes, to correct rule
references, and to reflect the correct citation reference in accordance with
the recodification of the Psychologists' Licensing Act in the Occupations
Code.
The amended rules will make the rules easier for licensees and the general
public to follow and understand.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title
3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists with the authority to promulgate rules consistent with the
Statute.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on February 22, 2000.
TRD-200001341
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: March 13, 2000
Proposal publication date: November 26, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700
22 TAC §471.2
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts
the amendment to §471.2, concerning Renewal Forms, without changes to
the proposed text published in the November 26, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register (24 TexReg 10498).
The rule is being amended to reflect the correct citation reference in
accordance with the recodification of the Psychologists' Licensing Act in
the Occupations Code.
The amended rule will make the rules easier for licensees and the general
public to follow and understand.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title
3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists with the authority to promulgate rules consistent with the
Statute.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on February 22, 2000.
TRD-200001342
Sherry L. Lee
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Effective date: March 13, 2000
Proposal publication date: November 26, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700
Chapter 503.
DEFINITIONS
22 TAC §503.2
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts the repeal
of §503.2, concerning Gender and Number, without changes to the proposed
text as published in the December 17, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 11210).
The repeal allows the Board to dispose of a rule that is redundant to §501.2.
The repeal will function by allowing a redundant rule eliminated from the
Board's rules.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.
The repeal is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Texas
Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with
the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable
to effectuate the Act.
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 18, 2000.
TRD-200001286
William Treacy
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Effective date: March 9, 2000
Proposal publication date: December 17, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7848
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts the repeal of §§513.4,
513.6, 513.21, 513.27, 513.35, 513.45, 513.64, and 513.85 concerning Registration
without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 12, 1999,
issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 9942).
The repeals allow the rule to be re-written and re-organized.
The repeals will function by re-writing and re-organizing the rule.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the repeals.
Subchapter A. REGISTRATION OF CPAS OF OTHER STATES AND PERSONS HOLDING SIMILAR TITLES IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
22 TAC §513.4, §513.6
The repeals are adopted under the Public Accountancy Act,
Texas Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency
with the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable
to effectuate the Act.
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 18, 2000.
TRD-200001287
William Treacy
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Effective date: March 9, 2000
Proposal publication date: November 12, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7848
22 TAC §513.21, §513.27
The repeals are adopted under the Public Accountancy Act,
Texas Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency
with the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable
to effectuate the Act.
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 18, 2000.
TRD-200001288
William Treacy
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Effective date: March 9, 2000
Proposal publication date: November 12, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7848
22 TAC §513.35
The repeal is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Texas
Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with
the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable
to effectuate the Act.
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 18, 2000.
TRD-200001289
William Treacy
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Effective date: March 9, 2000
Proposal publication date: November 12, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7848
22 TAC §513.45
The repeal is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Texas
Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with
the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable
to effectuate the Act.
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 18, 2000.
TRD-200001290
William Treacy
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Effective date: March 9, 2000
Proposal publication date: November 12, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7848
22 TAC §513.64
The repeal is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Texas
Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with
the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable
to effectuate the Act.
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 18, 2000.
TRD-200001291
William Treacy
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Effective date: March 9, 2000
Proposal publication date: November 12, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7848
22 TAC §513.85
The repeal is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Texas
Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with
the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable
to effectuate the Act.
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 18, 2000.
TRD-200001292
William Treacy
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Effective date: March 9, 2000
Proposal publication date: November 12, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7848
22 TAC §519.3
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts the amendment
to §519.3 concerning Rulemaking Proceedings, without changes to the proposed
text as published in the December 17, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 11210).
The amendment allows the due date for comments for the proposed rules to
be moved from ten to 20 days before the Board meeting that considers the rule.
The amendment will function by changing the due date for comments on proposed
rules.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.
The amendment is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Texas
Occupations Code, §901.151 (Vernon 1999) which provides the agency with
the authority to adopt rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the
Act.
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 18, 2000.
TRD-200001285
William Treacy
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Effective date: March 9, 2000
Proposal publication date: December 17, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7848
Chapter 571.
LICENSING
Subchapter A. EXAMINATIONS
22 TAC §571.19
The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners adopts the
repeal of §571.19, concerning Temporary License, Texas Racing Commission
without changes as published in the October 29, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 9515).
The agency is adopting this repeal since the provisions of the rule have
expired.
The repeal eliminates expired rules from the Texas Administrative Code.
No written comments were received concerning the adoption of this repeal.
The repeal is adopted under the authority of the Veterinary Licensing Act,
Texas Occupations Code, §801.151 which states that the Board may adopt
rules as necessary to administer this Chapter.
The repeal affects the Veterinary Licensing Act, Texas Occupations
Code, §801.258 which authorizes the issuance of temporary licenses.
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 24, 2000.
TRD-200001397
Ron Allen
Executive Director
Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Effective date: March 15, 2000
Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7555
Subchapter B. STAFF AND MISCELLANEOUS
22 TAC §577.17
The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners adopts by
reference §577.17, concerning General Service Commission Bid Protest
Procedures without changes to the proposed text published in the October 29,
1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg
9516).
The agency is adopting this new section in accordance with §2155.076
and §2155.132 of the Government Code.
This new rule adopts the General Service Commission's purchasing protest
procedures.
The agency did not receive any written comments concerning the adoption
of this section.
The new section is adopted under the authority of the Veterinary
Licensing Act, Texas Occupations Code, §801.151 which states that the
Board may adopt rules as necessary to administer this chapter.
The new section affects no other sections, statutes or codes.
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 24, 2000.
TRD-200001398
Ron Allen
Executive Director
Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Effective date: March 15, 2000
Proposal publication date: October 29, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7555
Chapter 593.
LICENSES
22 TAC §593.2
The Structural Pest Control Board adopts the amendment to
22 TAC §593.2 without changes to the proposed text as published in the
December 31, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 11880).
The justification for the amendment is the better understanding by the
general public and the license holder. Enforcement and application of the
rule will be easier with this amendment.
The amendment will function in that it clarifies state licensing requirements
for out of state applicants.
There were no comments received regarding the amendment.
There were no groups or associations making comments for or against the
amendment.
The amendment is adopted under Article 135b-6, which provides
the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate
the structural pest control industry.
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 23, 2000.
TRD-200001371
Benny M. Mathis, Jr.
Executive Director
Structural Pest Control Board
Effective date: September 1, 2000
Proposal publication date: December 31, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 451-7200
22 TAC §593.3
The Structural Pest Control Board adopts the amendment to
22 TAC §593.3 without changes to the proposed text as published in the
December 31, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 11880).
The justification for the amendment is the better understanding of the
rule by the general public and the license holder. Enforcement and application
of the rule will be easier with this amendment.
The amendment will function in that it makes language gender neutral.
There were no comments received regarding the amendment.
There were no groups or associations making comments for or against the
amendment.
The amendment is adopted under Article 135b-6, which provides
the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate
the structural pest control industry.
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 23, 2000.
TRD-200001372
Benny M. Mathis, Jr.
Executive Director
Structural Pest Control Board
Effective date: September 1, 2000
Proposal publication date: December 31, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 451-7200
22 TAC §593.4
The Structural Pest Control Board adopts an amendment to §593.4
without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 31, 1999,
issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 11881).
Justification for the amendment is the better understanding of the rule
and better application and enforcement for the benefit of the public at large.
The amendment will function in that it designates the Texas Secretary of
State as the entity that may receive service of process.
There were no comments received regarding the amendment.
There were no groups or associations making comments for or against the
amendment.
The amendment is adopted under Article 135b-6, which provides
the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate
the structural pest control industry.
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 23, 2000.
TRD-200001373
Benny M. Mathis, Jr.
Executive Director
Structural Pest Control Board
Effective date: September 1, 2000
Proposal publication date: December 31, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 451-7200
22 TAC §593.5
The Structural Pest Control Board adopts an amendment to §593.5
with changes to the proposed text as published in the December 31, 1999, issue
of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 11881).
The justification for theamendment is the better understanding of the rule
by the general public and the license holder. Enforcement and application
of the rule will be easier with this amendment.
The amendment will function in that it clarifies categories of licensing
and noncommercial licensing requirements.
There were no comments received regarding the amendment.
There were no groups or associations making comments for or against the
amendment.
The amendment is adopted under Article 135b-6, which provides
the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate
the structural pest control industry.
§593.5.Examinations.
(a)
An individual who has previously qualified by written exam
in a category shall receive a certified applicators license for the qualified
category without reexamination upon renewal of a certified applicator license
and meeting all requirements of the regulations. Each individual not previously
qualified by written examination in the category or categories for which the
license is requested must secure a certified applicator license by passing
an exam administered by the Board.
(b)
In order to qualify to take the Board exam for obtaining
a certified commercial applicator license, the applicant must have verifiable
employment in the pest control industry under the supervision of a licensed
certified commercial applicator for at least twelve (12) months out of the
past twenty-four (24) months and must have possessed a technician license
for at least six (6) months.
(1)
The proof of previous verifiable employment or experience
in the industry or technical field experience of at least twelve (12) months
out of the past twenty-four (24) months from a previous occupation shall be
furnished by the applicant.
(2)
The following persons with less than twelve (12) months
verified employment and who have not been licensed as a technician for six
(6) months may apply to the Board for permission to take the test:
(A)
an applicant with a degree in the biological sciences from
an accredited college or university;
(B)
an applicant with technical field experience from a previous
occupation; and
(C)
an applicant who qualifies under the hardship clause outlined
in these regulations.
(c)
The testing procedure will be as follows:
(1)
Examinations will be given at the discretion of the Board
at least once each quarter based on the calendar year.
(2)
A fee shall be charged for each examination administered
by the Board.
(3)
All examination fees are to be paid by the method
determined by the Board and payment should be submitted with the completed
application.
(4)
All examinations shall be maintained and administered
by the Board. Complete examinations shall be retained by the director for
a period of two years.
(5)
The applicant shall take an examination which shall
be in written form and, in general, cover the subject of the services designated
in the application, except those covered by endorsement of license.
(6)
A grade of 70% will be the minimum grade required
for passing.
(7)
The applicant for the certified applicator examination
must be able to read and write the English language.
(8)
An applicant who gives or receives unauthorized assistance
during an examination shall be dismissed from the examination and results
of that applicant's examination shall be voided.
(9)
Applicants who do not take a scheduled exam may not
receive a refund of their exam fee unless they notify the Board in writing
at least ten (10) business days in advance of the exam date. Exceptions may
be granted if there is an emergency such as a death or serious illness in
the family.
(10)
Persons who make a passing grade and qualify for
a certified applicator license must obtain a license within twelve (12) months
of the exam date or be retested.
(11)
Categories in which examinations are to be given
for which licenses will be issued are as follows.
(A)
Termite and Wood Destroying Insect Control--This category
includes persons engaged in the inspection and/or control of termites, beetles,
or other wood destroying insects and wood preservation by means other than
fumigation in buildings, including homes, warehouses, stores, docks, or any
other structures.
(B)
Pest Control--This category includes persons engaged in
the inspection and/or control of insect pests in and around structures or
pest animals which may invade homes, restaurants, stores, and other buildings,
attacking their contents or furnishings or being a general nuisance, but do
not normally attack the building itself. Examples of such pests are, cockroaches,
silverfish, ants, flies, mosquitoes, rats, mice, etc.
(C)
Lawn and ornamental--This category includes persons engaged
in the inspection and/or control of pests and/or diseases of trees, shrubs,
or other plantings in a park or in and around structures, business establishments,
industrial parks, institutional buildings or streets.
(D)
Structural Fumigation--This category includes persons engaged
in pest inspection and/or control through fumigation of structures not primarily
intended to contain food, feed or grains.
(E)
Commodity Fumigation--This category includes persons engaged
in pest inspection and/or control through fumigation of commodities and/or
structures normally used to contain commodities.
(F)
Weed Control--This Category includes persons engaged in
the inspection and/or control of weeds around homes and industrial environs.
(G)
Wood Preservation--This category includes persons engaged
in that phase of pest control that involves the addition of preservatives
to wood products to extend the life of the wood products by protecting them
from damage caused by insects, fungi, and marine borers. Examples of wood
products may include, crossties, poles, and posts. This category is intended
only for use by those persons using wood preservatives that may be classified
as Restricted Use.
(12)
Each applicant testing for a certified applicator
license must pass the general standards exam administered by the Board to
be eligible to be licensed in any of the categories in paragraph (11) of this
subsection.
(d)
In order to qualify to take the Board exam for obtaining
a Certified Noncommercial Applicators license as provided by subsection (c)
of this section, the applicant must meet one of the following requirements:
(1)
be an applicant with a degree in the biological sciences
from an accredited college or university;
(2)
be an applicant with a verifiable statement showing
technical field experience and completion of a Board approved Certified Noncommercial
Applicator training course within at least twelve (12) months out of the past
twenty-four (24) months; or
(3)
be a licensed Noncommercial Technician for at least
six (6) months and have been employed to perform pest control services under
the supervision of a licensed Certified Noncommercial Applicator for at least
twelve (12) months out of the last twenty-four (24) months.
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 23, 2000.
TRD-200001374
Benny M. Mathis, Jr.
Executive Director
Structural Pest Control Board
Effective date: September 1, 2000
Proposal publication date: December 31, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 451-7200
22 TAC §593.9
The Structural Pest Control Board adopts an amendment to §593.9
without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 31, 1999,
issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 11883).
The justification for the amendment is that the rule will provide additional
protection to the general public.
The amendment will function in that it adds felony assault to the list
of offenses for which the Board considers to be related to performance of
licensed occupation.
There were no comments received regarding the amendment.
There were no groups or associations making comments for or against the
amendment.
The amendment is adopted under Article 135b-6, which provides
the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate
the structural pest control industry.
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 23, 2000.
TRD-200001375
Benny M. Mathis, Jr.
Executive Director
Structural Pest Control Board
Effective date: September 1, 2000
Proposal publication date: December 31, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 451-7200
22 TAC §593.10
The Structural Pest Control Board adopts amendments of 22
TAC §593.10, without changes to the proposed text as published in the
December 31, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 11884).
Justification for the rule will be more efficient monitoring and licensing
of applicants who have student loan deficiencies.
The rule will function in that it specifies the Administrative Procedures
Act of the Government Code as the governing body.
No comments were received.
There were no groups or associations making comments for or against the
rule.
The amendment is adopted under Article 135b-6, which provides
the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate
the structural pest control industry.
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 23, 2000.
TRD-200001376
Benny M. Mathis, Jr.
Executive Director
Structural Pest Control Board
Effective date: September 1, 2000
Proposal publication date: December 31, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 451-7200
22 TAC §593.13
The Structural Pest Control Board adopts the repeal of 22
TAC §593.13 without changes as published in the December 31, 1999, issue
of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 11885).
The justification for the rule is the deletion of an outdated amendment.
There were no comments received.
There were no groups or associations making comments for or against the
rule.
The repeal is adopted under Article 135b-6, which provides the
Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate the
structural pest control industry.
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 23, 2000.
TRD-200001377
Benny M. Mathis, Jr.
Executive Director
Structural Pest Control Board
Effective date: September 1, 2000
Proposal publication date: December 31, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 451-7200
22 TAC §593.21
The Structural Pest Control Board adopts amendments of 22
TAC §593.21, without changes to the proposed text published in the issue
of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 11885).
The justification for the rule is that more initial training will create
more knowledgeable apprentice and technician license holders. This additional
knowledge will also serve the apprentice when license application is made
for technician.
The rule will function in that it clarifies an apprentice is not a license
holder, when services can be performed, the hours of training required, and
the maintaining of company records.
There were no comments received.
There were no groups or associations making comments for or against the
rule.
The amendment is adopted under Article 135b-6, which provides
the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate
the structural pest control industry.
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 23, 2000.
TRD-200001378
Benny M. Mathis, Jr.
Executive Director
Structural Pest Control Board
Effective date: September 1, 2000
Proposal publication date: December 31, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 451-7200
22 TAC §593.23
The Structural Pest Control Board adopts amendments of 22
TAC §593.23, without changes to the proposed text published in the
The justification for the rule is the better understanding by the licensee/provider,
and better application and enforcement of the rule for the benefit of the
general public.
The rule will function in that it clarifies the requirements for CEU's
through self-study and electronic means, granting of hardships, maintaining
of records and penalties for the falsification of records.
There were no comments received.
There were no groups or associations making comments for or against the
rule.
The amendment is adopted under Article 135b-6, which provides
the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate
the structural pest control industry.
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 23, 2000.
TRD-200001379
Benny M. Mathis, Jr.
Executive Director
Structural Pest Control Board
Effective date: June 1, 2000
Proposal publication date: December 31, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 451-7200
22 TAC §593.24
The Structural Pest Control Board adopts amendments of 22
TAC §593.24, without changes to the proposed text published in the
The justification for the rule is that ensuring higher quality of education
courses leading to a better educated license holder.
The rule will function in that it specifies criteria for course evaluation,
defines course, requires detailed course outline indicating scope of course
and objectives, and that course time cannot be used for product promotions.
There were no comments received.
There were no groups or associations making comments for or against the
rule.
The amendment is adopted under Article 135b-6, which provides
the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate
the structural pest control industry.
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 23, 2000.
TRD-200001380
Benny M. Mathis, Jr.
Executive Director
Structural Pest Control Board
Effective date: June 1, 2000
Proposal publication date: December 31, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 451-7200
Chapter 463.
APPLICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS
Chapter 465.
RULES OF PRACTICE
Chapter 471.
RENEWALS
Part 22.
TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY
Chapter 513.
REGISTRATION
Subchapter B. REGISTRATION OF PARTNERSHIPS
Subchapter C. REGISTRATION OF CORPORATIONS
Subchapter D. REGISTRATION OF OFFICES
Subchapter E. REGISTRATION OF SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS
Chapter 519.
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Part 24.
TEXAS BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Chapter 577.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
Part 25.
STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD
Chapter 597.
UNLAWFUL ACTS AND GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION