Texas Register
(26 TexReg 3106). The rule adopts
by reference the rules of the Texas General Services Commission (GSC) in 1
Texas Administrative Code, §§111.11-111.28, relating to historically
underutilized business certification program, and promotes full and equal
business opportunity for all businesses in state contracting. Section 20.5,
originally adopted effective October 8, 1996, was adopted as required by the
General Appropriations Act, House Bill 1, 74th Legislature, 1995, Section
111, titled "Contracting with Historically Underutilized Businesses."
The Commission amends subsection (a) to update the General Services Commission
sections adopted by reference, as well as their effective dates; delete subsection
(b) because it is no longer required; and amend subsection (c) to redesignate
it as subsection (b).
The adopted change is in subsection (a)(13) and reflects GSC's recent amendment
to §111.23 effective May 16, 2001.
The Commission concurrently adopts the rule review of §20.5, as amended,
in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code §2001.039 (
as added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, §1.11(a)
).
The Commission received no comments on the proposed amendments or the rule
review.
The Commission adopts the amendments under Texas Government Code, §2161.003
which requires the Commission to adopt the General Services Commission's rules
under §2161.002 as the agency's own rules, and Texas Government Code,
Chapters 2155, 2158, 2161, 2162, 2166, 2252, and 2254, and Texas Civil Statutes,
Article 6447, which authorizes the commissioners to make all rules necessary
for their government.
Tex. Gov't Code, §2161.003, and Chapters 2155, 2158, 2161, 2162, 2166,
2252, and 2254, and Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6447, are affected by the
adopted amendments.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on June 5, 2001.
§20.5.Historically Underutilized Businesses.
(a)
The Commission adopts by reference the rules of the Texas
General Services Commission in 1 TAC Chapter 111, Subchapter B, concerning
historically underutilized business certification program, as effective on
the following dates:
(1)
§111.11 amended effective April 19, 2000;
(2)
§111.12 amended effective June 13, 2000;
(3)
§111.13 amended effective April 19, 2000;
(4)
§111.14 adopted effective April 19, 2000;
(5)
§111.15 amended effective February 16, 2000;
(6)
§111.16 amended effective June 13, 2000;
(7)
§111.17 amended effective February 16, 2000;
(8)
§111.18 adopted effective October 4, 1995;
(9)
§111.19 adopted effective October 4, 1995;
(10)
§111.20 amended effective February 16, 2000;
(11)
§111.21 amended effective December 7, 1997;
(12)
§111.22 amended effective February 16, 2000;
(13)
§111.23 amended effective May 16, 2001;
(14)
§111.24 amended effective February 16, 2000;
(15)
§111.25 adopted effective February 15, 1998;
(16)
§111.26 adopted effective April 19, 2000;
(17)
§111.27 adopted effective April 19, 2000; and
(18)
§111.28 adopted effective June 13, 2000.
(b)
Copies of the rule are filed in the Railroad Commission's
Finance and Accounting Division, located at the Commission's offices at 1701
North Congress, 9th floor, Austin, Texas 78701, and at all Commission district
offices.
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 5, 2001.
TRD-200103136
Mary Ross McDonald
Deputy General Counsel
Railroad Commission of Texas
Effective date: June 25, 2001
Proposal publication date: April 27, 2001
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1295