TITLE 1.ADMINISTRATION

Part 5. GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION

Chapter 125. SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION--TRAVEL AND VEHICLE

The General Services Commission ("Commission") adopts amendments to Title 1, T.A.C., Subchapter A - Travel Management Services, §125.3; adopts amendments to Subchapter B - State Vehicle Fleet Management, §125.41 and adopts new §§125.42 and 125.43; and adopts amendments to Subchapter C - Texas Alternative Fuels Program, §§125.63 and 125.65. The amendments and new rules are adopted in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Government Code, §§2171.104 and 2171.1045 concerning the development of a management plan for improving the administration and operation of the state's vehicle fleet. The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 9, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 1221). The text will not be republished.

The amendments and new rules are adopted to carry out the legislative intent of the Texas Government Code, §§2171.104 and 2171.1045 which directs state agencies to adopt rules consistent with the State Vehicle Fleet Management Plan (the "Plan") developed by the Commission's Office of Vehicle Fleet Management under the direction of the State Council of Competitive Government.

The amendments and new rules will provide additional definitions to clarify language; state the Commission's adherence to the Plan developed by the Office of Vehicle Fleet Management under the direction of the Council of Competitive Government; provide for the disposal of vehicles that are under-used; the maintenance of vehicle fleet data; the use of state fuel contracts and alternative fuels; and the utilization of fleet management "Best Practices" when appropriate and feasible.

No comments have been received concerning the adoption of the amendments and new rules concerning the State Vehicle Fleet Management Plan.

Subchapter A. TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES

1 TAC §125.3

The amendment is adopted under the authority of the Texas Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle D, §§ 2171.104 and 2171.1045 which provides the General Services Commission with the authority to promulgate rules consistent with the Plan.

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 March 30, 2001.

TRD-200101884

Cynthia J. Hill

Acting General Counsel

General Services Commission

Effective date: April 19, 2001

Proposal publication date: February 9, 2001

For further information, please call: (512) 463-3960


Subchapter B. STATE VEHICLE FLEET MANAGEMENT

1 TAC §§125.41 - 125.43

The amendment and new rules are adopted under the authority of the Texas Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle D, §§2171.104 and 2171.1045 which provides the General Services Commission with the authority to promulgate rules consistent with the Plan.

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 March 30, 2001.

TRD-200101885

Cynthia J. Hill

Acting General Counsel

General Services Commission

Effective date: April 19, 2001

Proposal publication date: February 9, 2001

For further information, please call: (512) 463-3960


Subchapter C. TEXAS ALTERNATIVE FUELS PROGRAM

1 TAC §125.63, §125.65

The amendments are adopted under the authority of the Texas Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle D, §§ 2171.104 and 2171.1045 which provides the General Services Commission with the authority to promulgate rules consistent with the Plan.

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 March 30, 2001.

TRD-200101886

Cynthia J. Hill

Acting General Counsel

General Services Commission

Effective date: April 19, 2001

Proposal publication date: February 9, 2001

For further information, please call: (512) 463-3960


Chapter 125. SUPPORT SERVICES DIVSION--TRAVEL AND VEHICLE

Subchapter A. TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES

1 TAC §125.27

The General Services Commission adopts amendments to Title 1, T.A.C., Chapter 125, Subchapter A. §125.27 concerning the State Travel Management Program (STMP). The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text that was published in the February 9, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 1225). The text will not be republished.

The amendment to §125.27 is being adopted in order to position the state to explore alternative methods and procedures for making travel arrangements.

The adoption of the amendment to §125.27 will delete language relating to the Travel Agency Services contracts that requires contract travel agencies to provide reservations, ticketing, reticketing, ticket delivery, and refunds at no additional charge to the state.

No comments have been received concerning the adoption of the amendment to Title 1, T.A.C., §125.27.

The amendment is adopted under the authority of the Texas Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle D, §§2152.003 and 2171.002 which provides the General Services Commission with authority to promulgate rules necessary to implement the section.

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 March 30, 2001.

TRD-200101883

Cynthia J. Hill

Acting General Counsel

General Services Commission

Effective date: April 19, 2001

Proposal publication date: February 9, 2001

For further information, please call: (512) 463-3960