TITLE 10.COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Part 5. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Chapter 162. TEXAS EXPORTERS LOAN FUND

10 TAC §162.1 - 162.10

The Texas Department of Economic Development (department) adopts the repeal of Chapter 162, §§162.1-162.10, Texas Exporters Loan Fund in its entirety, relating to the administration of the procedures for participation in the Texas Exporters Loan Fund. The repeal is adopted without changes as published in the February 18, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 1230).

The repeal is necessary because legislation authorizing the program provides that "the Department may not guarantee or make a loan under this section after August 31, 1997." Thus, agency review of this rule has found that the reason for the rules has ceased to exist.

No comments were received regarding the repeal.

The repeal is adopted pursuant to Government Code, §481.0044, which directs the governing board to adopt rules for the administration of the department and Government Code, Chapter 2001, Subchapter B, which prescribes the standards for rulemaking by state agencies.

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 May 5, 2000.

TRD-200003195

Robin Abbott

General Counsel

Texas Department of Economic Development

Effective date: May 25, 2000

Proposal publication date: February 18, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 936-0177


Chapter 185. RULES FOR TEXAS SMALL BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REVENUE BOND PROGRAMS

10 TAC §185.2 - 185.4

The Texas Department of Economic Development (department) adopts amendments to §§185.2-185.4 of Chapter 185. Rules for Texas Small Business Industrial Development Corporation Revenue Bond Programs, without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 17, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 2238). The text will not be republished.

The department has the authority to issue single or composite issue bonds to qualified applicants who propose to acquire or construct a project for the specific purpose of leasing or selling the completed project to one or more small business concern(s) on terms and conditions prescribed by the corporation. The rules as adopted will update references to the Texas Department of Commerce and more accurately reflect current statutory language and department practices. Upon review of these rules the department finds that the reason for adoption continues to exist.

No comments were received regarding the proposed amendments.

The amendments are adopted pursuant to Government Code, §481.0044(a), which directs the Governing Board of the Department to adopt rules necessary for the administration of the Department, and Government Code, Chapter 2001, Subchapter B, which prescribes the standards for rulemaking by state agencies.

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 May 5, 2000.

TRD-200003193

Robin Abbott

General Counsel

Texas Department of Economic Development

Effective date: May 25, 2000

Proposal publication date: March 17, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 936-0177


Chapter 197. PRIVATE DONATIONS

10 TAC §197.2, §197.7

The Texas Department of Economic Development (department) adopts amendments to Chapter 197, §197.2 and §197.7 relating to Private Donations, without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 18, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 1230). The text will not be republished.

The department has the authority to accept private donations pursuant to Government Code, §481.023(a)(3). These donations can have a significant impact on the department's success in stimulating economic development for the State of Texas. The rules as amended specifically address donated airline tickets in response to a State Auditor recommendation and clarify that state employees must follow all state laws and regulations as well as agency policies related to the use of donated assets.

No comments were received regarding the amendments.

The amendments are adopted pursuant to Government Code, §481.0044(a), which directs the governing board of the department to adopt rules necessary for the administration of the department, and Government Code, Chapter 2001, Subchapter B, which prescribes the standards for rulemaking by state agencies.

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 May 5, 2000.

TRD-200003194

Robin Abbott

General Counsel

Texas Department of Economic Development

Effective date: May 25, 2000

Proposal publication date: February 18, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 936-0177