Part 1.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 1.
ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
Subchapter V. DEPARTMENT FLEET VEHICLE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
37 TAC §1.271
The Texas Department of Public Safety adopts new §1.271,
relating to Department Fleet Vehicle Management Program, without changes to
the proposed text as published in the February 2, 2001, issue of the
The justification for the new section will be greater utilization and management
of the fleet vehicles operated by the department.
The new section is necessary in order for the department to adopt the State
Vehicle Management Plan as adopted by the Office of Vehicle Fleet Management
of the General Services Commission as mandated by Texas Government Code, Chapter
2171.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the new section.
The new section is adopted pursuant to Texas Government Code, §411.004(3),
which authorizes the Public Safety Commission to adopt rules considered necessary
for carrying out the department's work and Texas Government Code, §2171,
which directs each state agency to adopt rules implementing 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 April 11, 2001.
TRD-200102095
Thomas A. Davis, Jr.
Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Effective date: May 1, 2001
Proposal publication date: February 2, 2001
For further information, please call: (512) 424-2135
Subchapter G. DENIAL OF RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATION
37 TAC §§15.114, 15.118 - 15.120, 15.122, 15.123
The Texas Department of Public Safety adopts amendments to §§15.114,
15.118-15.120, 15.122, and 15.123, relating to denial of renewal of driver's
license for failure to appear for traffic violation, without changes to the
proposed text as published in the February 2, 2001, issue of the
Texas Register
(26 TexReg 1117) and will not be republished.
The justification for the amendments will be consistency between Texas
Transportation Code, Chapter 706 and the department's administrative rules
regarding the Denial of Renewal of Driver's License For Failure To Appear
For Traffic Violation.
Upon review of the department's current rules, it was determined that a
conflict existed between the rules and the governing statute, Texas Transportation
Code, Chapter 706. In addition, there existed a discrepancy between the current
rules and the Interlocal Cooperation Contract. Amendments to the sections
include the addition and deletion of language in §§15.114, 15.118,
15.122 and 15.123, the reformatting of §15.119 due to the deletion of
current subsection (a) and the addition of new paragraph (5) to §15.120.
The amendments to the sections are necessary to eliminate inconsistencies
with the current rules.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted pursuant to Texas Government Code, §411.004(3),
which authorizes the Public Safety Commission to adopt rules considered necessary
for carrying out the department's work; and Texas Transportation Code, §706.012,
which authorizes the Texas Department of Public Safety to adopt rules to implement
Chapter 706 of the Texas Transportation Code.
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 April 11, 2001.
TRD-200102093
Thomas A. Davis, Jr.
Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Effective date: May 1, 2001
Proposal publication date: February 2, 2001
For further information, please call: (512) 424-2135
37 TAC §15.121
The Texas Department of Public Safety adopts the repeal of §15.121,
concerning denial of renewal of driver's license for failure to appear for
traffic violation, without changes to the proposed text as published in the
February 2, 2001, issue of the
Texas Register
(26 TexReg 1119) and will not be republished.
The justification for the repeal will be rules consistent with the governing
statute.
Upon review of the department's rules, it was determined that a conflict
existed between the current rule and the governing statute, Texas Transportation
Code, Chapter 706. The repeal of this section will eliminate this inconsistency.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the repeal.
The repeal is adopted pursuant to Texas Government Code, §411.004(3),
which authorizes the Public Safety Commission to adopt rules considered necessary
for carrying out the department's work and Texas Transportation Code, §706.012,
which authorizes the Texas Department of Public Safety to adopt rules to implement
Chapter 706 of the Texas Transportation Code.
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 April 11, 2001.
TRD-200102094
Thomas A. Davis, Jr.
Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Effective date: May 1, 2001
Proposal publication date: February 2, 2001
For further information, please call: (512) 424-2135
Subchapter A. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, RESTRICTIONS, AND ENDORSEMENTS
37 TAC §16.3
The Texas Department of Public Safety adopts an amendment
to §16.3, concerning Commercial Drivers License, without changes to the
proposed text as published in the February 2, 2001, issue of the
Texas Register
(26 TexReg 1119) and will not be republished.
The justification for this section will be to ensure that the public is
aware of an additional exempt group of drivers under the commercial driver's
license law.
Amendment to the section adds and deletes language in paragraph (2)(A),
reformats current subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C) and adds a new subparagraph
(B). The amendment to paragraph (2)(A) is necessary to delete the reference
to Texas Transportation Code, §541.201, which only allowed for drivers
to be exempt when responding to emergency situations and no return trip. The
amendments to this section will allow drivers to be exempt from the commercial
driver's license (CDL) requirements when responding to, returning from and
for training exercises with these types of vehicles.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted pursuant to Texas Government Code, §411.004(3),
which authorizes the Public Safety Commission to adopt rules considered necessary
for carrying out the department's work and Texas Transportation Code, §522.005.
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 April 11, 2001.
TRD-200102092
Thomas A. Davis, Jr.
Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Effective date: May 1, 2001
Proposal publication date: February 2, 2001
For further information, please call: (512) 424-2135
Chapter 15.
DRIVER LICENSE RULES
Chapter 16.
COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE
Chapter 31.
STANDARDS FOR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR TRAINING COURSE