TITLE rule-review

Agency Rule Review Plan

Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Title 25, Part 2

Filed: February 20, 2001

Proposed Rule Reviews

Texas Department of Health

Title 25, Part 1

The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part 1, Chapter 1. Texas Board of Health, Subchapter S. Requests for Providing Public Information, §1.251.

This review is in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Government Code, §2001.039, and the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, §9-10.13, 76th Legislature, 1999.

An assessment will be made by the department as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rule continues to exist. This assessment will be continued during the rule review process. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current procedures of the department. The review of all rules must be completed by August 31, 2003.

Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Linda Wiegman, Office of General Counsel, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. Any proposed changes to this rule as a result of the review will be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the Texas Register and will be open for an additional 30 day public comment period prior to final adoption or repeal by the department.

TRD-200101070

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: February 21, 2001

The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part 1, Chapter 193. Administrative Services, §§193.1 - 193.2.

This review is in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Government Code, §2001.039, and the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, §9-10.13, 76th Legislature, 1999.

An assessment will be made by the department as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting these rules continue to exist. This assessment will be continued during the rule review process. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current procedures of the department. The review of all rules must be completed by August 31, 2003.

Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Linda Wiegman, Office of General Counsel, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. Any proposed changes to these rules as a result of the review will be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the Texas Register and will be open for an additional 30 day public comment period prior to final adoption or repeal by the department.

TRD-200101071

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: February 21, 2001

The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part 1, Chapter 205. Product Safety, Subchapter C. Labeling of Hazardous Substances, §§205.41 - 205.44; and Subchapter D. Inhalant Abuse, §205.51.

This review is in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Government Code, §2001.039, and the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, §9-10.13, 76th Legislature, 1999.

An assessment will be made by the department as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting these rules continue to exist. This assessment will be continued during the rule review process. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current procedures of the department. The review of all rules must be completed by August 31, 2003.

Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Linda Wiegman, Office of General Counsel, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. Any proposed changes to these rules as a result of the review will be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the Texas Register and will be open for an additional 30 day public comment period prior to final adoption or repeal by the department.

TRD-200101069

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: February 21, 2001

The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part 1, Chapter 229. Food and Drug, Subchapter H. Seafood Safety, §§229.121 - 229.129.

This review is in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Government Code, §2001.039, and the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, §9-10.13, 76th Legislature, 1999.

An assessment will be made by the department as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting these rules continue to exist. This assessment will be continued during the rule review process. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current procedures of the department. The review of all rules must be completed by August 31, 2003.

Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Linda Wiegman, Office of General Counsel, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. Any proposed changes to these rules as a result of the review will be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the Texas Register and will be open for an additional 30 day public comment period prior to final adoption or repeal by the department.

TRD-200101072

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: February 21, 2001

Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Title 25, Part 2

The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (department) will review the following subchapters in Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Part II, Chapter 401, in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Government Code, §2001.039: Subchapter C, concerning TDMHMR Rulemaking; Subchapter G, Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Centers, §401.464, relating to Notification and Appeal Procedures; Subchapter J, concerning Standards of Care and Treatment in Psychiatric Hospitals; Subchapter K, concerning Licensure of Crisis Stabilization Units (CSUs); and Subchapter L, concerning TDMHMR In-Home and Family Support Program.

The department believes that the reasons for initially adopting the subchapters continue to exist.

Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning the review of these subchapters to Linda Logan, director, Policy Development, Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, by mail to P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, or by fax to 512/206-4750, within 30 days of publication of this notice.

TRD-200101030

Andrew Hardin

Chairman, TDMHMR Board

Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Filed: February 20, 2001

The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (department) will review the following subchapters in Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Part II, Chapter 402, in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Government Code, §2001.039: Subchapter A, concerning Admissions, Transfers; Absences, and Discharges-Mental Health Facilities; Subchapter B, concerning Continuity of Services-Mental Health; and Subchapter C, concerning Determination of Manifest Dangerousness.

The department believes that the reasons for initially adopting the subchapters continue to exist.

Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning the review of these subchapters to Linda Logan, director, Policy Development, Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, by mail to P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, or by fax to 512/206-4750, within 30 days of publication of this notice.

TRD-200101031

Andrew Hardin

Chairman, TDMHMR Board

Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Filed: February 20, 2001

The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (department) will review Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Part II, Chapter 403, Subchapter M, concerning Use of Departmental Facilities by Public Employee Organizations in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Government Code, §2001.039.

The department believes that the reasons for initially adopting the subchapter continue to exist.

Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning the review of this subchapter to Linda Logan, director, Policy Development, Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, by mail to P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, or by fax to 512/206-4750, within 30 days of publication of this notice.

TRD-200101032

Andrew Hardin

Chairman, TDMHMR Board

Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Filed: February 20, 2001

The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (department) will review the following subchapters in Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Part II, Chapter 404, in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Government Code, §2001.039: Subchapter E, concerning Rights of Persons Receiving Mental Health Services, and Subchapter G, concerning Unusual Incidents Involving Persons Served by TXMHMR Facilities.

The department believes that the reasons for initially adopting the subchapters continue to exist.

Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning the review of these subchapters to Linda Logan, director, Policy Development, Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, by mail to P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, or by fax to 512/206-4750, within 30 days of publication of this notice.

TRD-200101033

Andrew Hardin

Chairman, TDMHMR Board

Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Filed: February 20, 2001

The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (department) will review the following subchapters in Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Part II, Chapter 405, in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Government Code, §2001.039: Subchapter A, concerning Prescribing of Medication-Mental Health Services; Subchapter B, concerning Prescribing of Psychotropic Medications-Mental Retardation Facilities; Subchapter C, concerning Life Sustaining Treatment; Subchapter E, concerning Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT); Subchapter F, concerning Voluntary and Involuntary Behavioral Interventions in Mental Health Programs; Subchapter H, concerning Behavior Management--Facilities Serving Persons with Mental Retardation; Subchapter I, concerning Consent to Treatment with Psychotropic Medications-Mental Retardation Facilities; Subchapter K, concerning Deaths of Persons Served by TXMHMR Facilities or Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Centers; Subchapter L, concerning Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention, Testing, and Treatment; Subchapter M, concerning Mail Opening Procedures; Subchapter P, concerning Research in Departmental Facilities; Subchapter Y, concerning Rights of Mentally Retarded Persons; and Subchapter FF, concerning Consent to Treatment with Psychoactive Medication.

The department believes that the reasons for initially adopting the subchapters continue to exist.

Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning the review of these subchapters to Linda Logan, director, Policy Development, Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, by mail to P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, or by fax to 512/206-4750, within 30 days of publication of this notice.

TRD-200101034

Andrew Hardin

Chairman, TDMHMR Board

Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Filed: February 20, 2001

The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (department) will review the following subchapters in Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Part II, Chapter 407, in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Government Code, §2001.039: Subchapter A, Financial Services; Subchapter C, concerning Lease of TDMHMR Surplus Property; and Subchapter D, concerning Inscription of Vehicles.

The department believes that the reasons for initially adopting the subchapters continue to exist.

Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning the review of these subchapters to Linda Logan, director, Policy Development, Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, by mail to P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, or by fax to 512/206-4750, within 30 days of publication of this notice.

TRD-200101035

Andrew Hardin

Chairman, TDMHMR Board

Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Filed: February 20, 2001

The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (department) will review Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Part II, Chapter 410, Subchapter C, concerning Capital Improvements by Citizens Groups, in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Government Code, §2001.039.

The department believes that the reasons for initially adopting the subchapter continue to exist.

Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning the review of this subchapter to Linda Logan, director, Policy Development, Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, by mail to P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, or by fax to 512/206-4750, within 30 days of publication of this notice.

TRD-200101036

Andrew Hardin

Chairman, TDMHMR Board

Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Filed: February 20, 2001

Texas Department of Transportation

Title 43, Part 1

Notice of Intention to Review: In accordance with the General Appropriations Act of 1999, House Bill 1, Section 10.13, Article IX, and Government Code, §2001.039, as added by Senate Bill 178, 76th Legislature, the Texas Department of Transportation (department) files this notice of intention to review Title 43 TAC, Part 1, Chapter 30, Aviation and Chapter 31, Public Transportation.

The department will accept comments regarding whether the reasons for adopting these rules continue to exist. The comment period will last 30 days beginning with the publication of this notice of intention to review.

Comment or questions regarding this rule review may be submitted in writing to Margot Massey, Director, Public Transportation Division, Texas Department of Transportation, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483, or by phone at (512) 416-2809.

TRD-200100970

Bob Jackson

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: February 16, 2001

Texas Turnpike Authority Division of the Texas Department of Transportation

Title 43, Part 2

Notice of Intention to Review: In accordance with the General Appropriation Act of 1999, House Bill 1, Section 10.13, Article IX, and Government Code, §2001.039, as added by Senate Bill 178, 76th Legislature, the Texas Turnpike Authority (authority) of the Texas Department of Transportation files this notice of intention to review Title 43 TAC, Part 2 Chapter 52, Project Development, Subchapter A, §§52.1-52.8, Environmental Review and Public Involvement.

The authority will accept comments regarding whether the reasons for adopting these rules continue to exist. The comment period will last 30 days beginning with the publication of this notice of intention to review.

Comments or questions regarding this rule review may be submitted in writing to Teresa Lemons, Director of Finance and Administration, Texas Turnpike Authority Division, Texas Department of Transportation, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas, 78701-2438, or at (512) 936-0980.

§52.1. Purpose.

§52.2. Definitions.

§52.3. Projects Requiring Environmental Reviews.

§52.4. Requirements for Federally-Funded Projects; Department-Funded Projects.

§52.5. Projects Excluded from Environmental Reviews.

§52.6. Early Coordination and Public Involvement.

§52.7. Environmental Assessment.

§52.8. Environmental Impact Statements (EIS).

TRD-200100979

Phillip Russell

Director

Texas Turnpike Authority Division of the Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: February 16, 2001

Adopted Rule Reviews

Texas Lottery Commission

Title 16, Part 9

The Texas Lottery Commission has reviewed 16 TAC Chapter 401 and readopts the 16 TAC §401.355 in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Section 9-10, 13, 76th Legislative, 1999 and Texas Government Code, §2001.039.

The proposed notice of intention to review 16 TAC Chapter 401 was published in the November 12, 1999 issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 10149). No comments were received regarding the review of this Chapter. Pursuant to Commission Order Number 00-0004, dated January 28, 2000, the Commission readopted rules contained within Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 401. The specific rules readopted are listed on Exhibit "A" to the Order. 16 TAC §401.355 was not one of the rules readopted pursuant to Commission Order Number 00-0004. Upon further review of 16 TAC §401.355, the agency's reason for adopting 16 TAC §401.355 continues to exist.

TRD-200101025

Kimberly L. Kiplin

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: February 20, 2001

Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Title 22, Part 15

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy adopts the review of Chapter 291 (§291.23) concerning Pilot or Demonstration Research Projects, pursuant to the Appropriations Act, 76th Legislature, Section 9-10.13. The proposed rule review was published in the January 12, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 691).

No comments were received regarding adoption of this review. The agency finds that the reason for adopting the rule continues to exist.

TRD-200100958

Gay Dodson, R.Ph.

Executive Director/Secretary

Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Filed: February 15, 2001

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy adopts the review of Chapter 295 (§295.13), concerning Drug Therapy Management by a Pharmacist under Written Protocol of a Physician, pursuant to the Appropriations Act, 76th Legislature, Section 9-10.13. The proposed rule review was published in the January 12, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 691).

No comments were received regarding adoption of this review. The agency finds that the reason for adopting the rule continues to exist.

TRD-200100959

Gay Dodson, R.Ph.

Executive Director/Secretary

Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Filed: February 15, 2001

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Title 16, Part 2

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) adopts the rules review and readopts Chapter 22, Procedural Rules, pursuant to the Texas Government Code §2001.039. The notice of intention to review Chapter 22 was published in the Texas Register on September 29, 2000 at 25 TexReg 9966. Project Number 22067 is assigned to this proceeding.

Texas Government Code §2001.039 requires that each state agency review and readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal the rules adopted by that agency pursuant to the Government Code, Chapter 2001 (Administrative Procedure Act). Such reviews shall include, at a minimum, an assessment by the agency as to whether the reason for adopting or readopting the rules continues to exist. The commission requested specific comments on whether the reason for adopting the procedural rules in Chapter 22 continues to exist. The commission received no comments on the proposed review of Chapter 22.

The commission finds that the reason for adopting the rules in Chapter 22 continues to exist. The rules are necessary for administrative efficiency, procedural consistency among contested and uncontested proceedings, and guidance for persons who participate in proceedings before the commission.

The commission readopts Chapter 22, Procedural Rules, pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA), Texas Utilities Code Annotated §14.002 and §14.052 (Vernon 1998, Supplement 2001) which provides the commission with the authority to make and enforce rules reasonably required in the exercise of its powers and jurisdiction, including rules of practice and procedure.

Cross Reference to Statutes: Public Utility Regulatory Act §14.002 and §14.052.

Subchapter A. General Provisions and Definitions.

16 TAC §22.1. Purpose and Scope.

16 TAC §22.2. Definitions.

16 TAC §22.3. Standards of Conduct.

16 TAC §22.4. Computation of Time.

16 TAC §22.5. Suspension of Rules and Commission-Prescribed Forms.

Subchapter B. The Organization of the Commission.

16 TAC §22.21. Meetings.

16 TAC §22.22. Service on the Commission.

Subchapter C. Classification of Applications or Other Documents Initiating a Proceeding.

16 TAC §22.31. Classification in General.

16 TAC §22.32. Administrative Review.

16 TAC §22.33. Tariff Filings.

16 TAC §22.34. Consolidation and Severance.

16 TAC §22.35. Informal Disposition.

Subchapter D. Notice.

16 TAC §22.51. Notice for Public Utility Regulatory Act, Chapter 36, Subchapters C-E; Chapter 51, §51.009; and Chapter 53, Subchapters C-E, Proceedings.

16 TAC §22.52. Notice in Licensing Proceedings.

16 TAC §22.53. Notice in Regional Hearings.

16 TAC §22.54. Notice to be Provided by the Commission.

16 TAC §22.55. Notice in Other Proceedings.

16 TAC §22.56. Notice of Unclaimed Funds.

Subchapter E. Pleadings and Other Documents.

16 TAC §22.71. Filing of Pleadings, Documents and Other Materials.

16 TAC §22.72. Formal Requisites of Pleadings and Documents to be Filed with the Commission.

16 TAC §22.73. General Requirements for Applications.

16 TAC §22.74. Service of Pleadings and Documents.

16 TAC §22.75. Examination and Correction of Pleadings and Documents.

16 TAC §22.76. Amended Pleadings.

16 TAC §22.77. Motions.

16 TAC §22.78. Responsive Pleadings and Emergency Action.

16 TAC §22.79. Continuances.

16 TAC §22.80 Commission Prescribed Forms.

Subchapter F. Parties.

16 TAC §22.101. Representative Appearances.

16 TAC §22.102. Classification of Parties.

16 TAC §22.103. Standing to Intervene.

16 TAC §22.104. Motions to Intervene.

16 TAC §22.105. Alignment of Parties.

Subchapter G. Prehearing Proceedings.

16 TAC §22.121. Prehearing Conferences.

16 TAC §22.122. Interim Orders.

16 TAC §22.123. Appeal of an Interim Order.

16 TAC §22.124. Statements of Position.

16 TAC §22.125. Interim Relief.

16 TAC §22.126. Bonded Rates.

16 TAC §22.127. Certification of an Issue to the Commission.

Subchapter H. Discovery Procedures.

16 TAC §22.141. Forms and Scope of Discovery.

16 TAC §22.142. Limitations on Discovery and Protective Orders.

16 TAC §22.143. Depositions.

16 TAC §22.144. Requests for Information and Requests for Admission of Facts.

16 TAC §22.145. Subpoenas.

Subchapter I. Sanctions.

16 TAC §22.161. Sanctions.

Subchapter J. Summary Proceedings.

16 TAC §22.181. Dismissal of a Proceeding.

16 TAC §22.182. Summary Decision.

Subchapter K. Hearings.

16 TAC §22.201. Place and Nature of Hearings.

16 TAC §22.202. Presiding Officer.

16 TAC §22.203. Order of Procedure.

16 TAC §22.204. Transcript and Record.

16 TAC §22.205. Briefs.

16 TAC §22.206. Consideration of Contested Settlements.

16 TAC §22.207. Referral to State Office of Administrative Hearings.

Subchapter L. Evidence and Exhibits in Contested Cases.

16 TAC §22.221. Rules of Evidence in Contested Cases.

16 TAC §22.222. Official Notice.

16 TAC §22.223. Witnesses to be Sworn.

16 TAC §22.224. Documentary Evidence.

16 TAC §22.225. Written Testimony and Accompanying Exhibits.

16 TAC §22.226. Exhibits.

16 TAC §22.227. Offers of Proof.

16 TAC §22.228. Stipulation of Facts.

Subchapter M. Procedures and Filing Requirements in Particular Commission Proceedings.

16 TAC §22.241. Investigations.

16 TAC §22.242. Complaints.

16 TAC §22.243. Rate Change Proceedings.

16 TAC §22.244. Review of Municipal Rate Actions.

16 TAC §22.246. Administrative Penalties.

Subchapter N. Decision and Orders.

16 TAC §22.261. Proposals for Decision.

16 TAC §22.262. Commission Action After a Proposal for Decision.

16 TAC §22.263. Final Orders.

16 TAC §22.264. Rehearing.

Subchapter O. Rulemaking.

16 TAC §22.281. Initiation of Rulemaking.

16 TAC §22.282. Notice and Public Participation in Rulemaking Procedures.

16 TAC §22.283. Emergency Adoption.

16 TAC §22.284. Informal Information Gathering.

Subchapter P. Dispute Resolution.

16 TAC §22.301. Purpose

16 TAC §22.303. Mediation.

16 TAC §22.304. Voluntary Alternative Dispute Resolution.

16 TAC §22.305. Compulsory Arbitration.

16 TAC §22.306. Confidential Information.

16 TAC §22.307. Subsequent Proceedings.

16 TAC §22.308. Approval of Negotiated Agreements.

16 TAC §22.309. Approval of Arbitrated Agreements.

16 TAC §22.310. Consolidation.

Subchapter Q. Post-Interconnection Agreement Dispute Resolution.

16 TAC §22.321. Purpose.

16 TAC §22.322. Definitions.

16 TAC §22.323. Filing of Agreement.

16 TAC §22.324. Confidential Information.

16 TAC §22.325. Informal Settlement Conference.

16 TAC §22.326. Formal Dispute Resolution Proceeding.

16 TAC §22.327. Request for Expedited Ruling.

16 TAC §22.328. Request for Interim Ruling Pending Dispute Resolution.

Subchapter R. Approval of Amendments to Existing Interconnection Agreements and Approval of Agreements Adopting Terms and Conditions Pursuant to FTA96 §252(i).

16 TAC §22.341. Approval of Amendments to Existing Interconnection Agreements.

16 TAC §22.342. Approval of Agreements Adopting Terms and Conditions Pursuant to Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 (FTA96) §252(i).

TRD-200101049

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 20, 2001

Texas Turnpike Authority of the Texas Department of Transportation

Title 43, Part 2

Notice of Readopted Rules: The Texas Turnpike Authority of the Texas Department of Transportation readopts without changes Title 43 TAC, Part 2 Subchapter D,§§50.41-45, Employment Practices, Subchapter E, §§50.50-54, Indemnification; and Subchapter F §§50.60-62, Public Records, Complaint Procedures and Debt Collection (collectively, "Subchapters D, E, and F"), as proposed in the December 29, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 13012). This review was conducted in accordance with the General Appropriation Act of 1999, House Bill 1, Section 10.13, Article IX, and Government Code, §2001.039, as added by Senate Bill 178, 76th Legislature.

§50.41. General Policy

§50.42. Sick Leave Pool Program

§50.43. Employee Training and Education

§50.44. Termination of Employees

§50.45. Standards of Conduct

§50.50. Indemnification by the Authority

§50.51. Expenses

§50.52. Procedure

§50.53. Additional Indemnification

§50.54. Definitions

§50.60. Public Records

§50.61. Complaints Procedure

§50.62. Debt Collection

The proposed review was published in the December 29, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 13012).

No comments were received regarding the readoption of these rules. The Texas Turnpike Authority has reviewed these rules and determined that the reasons for adopting them continue to exist.

This concludes the review of Chapter 50, Subchapters D through F.

TRD-200100978

Phillip Russell

Director

Texas Turnpike Authority Division of the Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: February 16, 2001

Texas Water Development Board

Title 31, Part 10

Chapter 373. Grants Administration

Pursuant to the notice of intent to review published in the December 29, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 13012), the Texas Water Development Board (board) has reviewed and considered for readoption 31 TAC, Part 10, Chapter 373, Grants Administration, in accordance with the Government Code, §2001.039.

The board considered, among other things, whether the reasons for adoption of these rules continues to exist. No comments were received on the proposed rule review.

As a result of the review, the board determined that the rules are still necessary and readopts the rules. This completes the board's review of Chapter 373.

TRD-200101065

Suzanne Schwartz

General Counsel

Texas Water Development Board

Filed: February 21, 2001