TITLE 7.BANKING AND SECURITIES

Part 7. STATE SECURITIES BOARD

Chapter 101. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

7 TAC §101.1, 101.5, 101.6

The State Securities Board adopts amendments to §§101.1, 101.5, and 101.6 concerning general administrative matters. The rules were adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the April 4, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 2830).

Grammatical errors and identifiers are corrected and the certification fee is adjusted to the equivalent fee charged by the Secretary of State.

Persons requesting certified copies are apprised of the corresponding charges and that cross-references are accurate.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 581-28-1. Section 28-1 provides the Board with the authority to adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out and implement the provisions of the Texas Securities Act, including rules and regulations governing registration statements and applications; defining terms; classifying securities, persons, and matters within its jurisdiction; and prescribing different requirements for different classes.

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 July 21, 2003.

TRD-200304364

Denise Voigt Crawford

Securities Commissioner

State Securities Board

Effective date: August 10, 2003

Proposal publication date: April 4, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8300


Chapter 104. PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS

7 TAC §§104.1, 104.2, 104.4 - 104.6

The State Securities Board adopts amendments to §§104.1, 104.2, 104.4, 104.5, and 104.6, concerning procedures for review of applications. The rules were adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the April 4, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 2831).

The rules are updated to reflect practice and an internal reorganization creating a single Registration Division within the Agency.

The rules reflects current terminology and practice and conform to other Board rules and the Texas Securities Act.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 581-28-1. Section 28-1 provides the Board with the authority to adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out and implement the provisions of the Texas Securities Act, including rules and regulations governing registration statements and applications; defining terms; classifying securities, persons, and matters within its jurisdiction; and prescribing different requirements for different classes.

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 July 21, 2003.

TRD-200304365

Denise Voigt Crawford

Securities Commissioner

State Securities Board

Effective date: August 10, 2003

Proposal publication date: April 4, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8300


Chapter 113. REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES

7 TAC §113.4

The State Securities Board adopts an amendment to §113.4, concerning consent to service of process. The rule was adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the April 4, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 2832).

The requirement that a resolution be filed with the consent of service in connection with an application to register securities is eliminated.

An unnecessary filing is eliminated.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 581-28-1. Section 28-1 provides the Board with the authority to adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out and implement the provisions of the Texas Securities Act, including rules and regulations governing registration statements and applications; defining terms; classifying securities, persons, and matters within its jurisdiction; and prescribing different requirements for different classes.

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 July 21, 2003.

TRD-200304366

Denise Voigt Crawford

Securities Commissioner

State Securities Board

Effective date: August 10, 2003

Proposal publication date: April 4, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8300


Chapter 114. FEDERAL COVERED SECURITIES

7 TAC §114.3

The State Securities Board adopts an amendment to §114.3, concerning consents to service of process. The rule was adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the April 4, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 2833).

The requirement that a resolution be filed with the consent of service in connection with a notice filing for federal covered securities is eliminated.

An unnecessary filing is eliminated.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under Texas Civil Statutes, Articles 581-28-1 and 581-5.T. Section 28-1 provides the Board with the authority to adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out and implement the provisions of the Texas Securities Act, including rules and regulations governing registration statements and applications; defining terms; classifying securities, persons, and matters within its jurisdiction; and prescribing different requirements for different classes. Section 5.T provides that the Board may prescribe new exemptions by rule.

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 July 21, 2003.

TRD-200304367

Denise Voigt Crawford

Securities Commissioner

State Securities Board

Effective date: August 10, 2003

Proposal publication date: April 4, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8300


Chapter 133. FORMS

7 TAC §133.8

The State Securities Board repeals rule §133.8, a form concerning power of attorney. The rule repeal was adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the April 4, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 2833).

The repeal allows for the simultaneous adoption of a new power of attorney form.

The repeal eliminates an outdated form.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the repeal.

The repeal is adopted under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 581-28-1. Section 28-1 provides the Board with the authority to adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out and implement the provisions of the Texas Securities Act, including rules and regulations governing registration statements and applications; defining terms; classifying securities, persons, and matters within its jurisdiction; and prescribing different requirements for different classes.

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 July 21, 2003.

TRD-200304368

Denise Voigt Crawford

Securities Commissioner

State Securities Board

Effective date: August 10, 2003

Proposal publication date: April 4, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8300


7 TAC §133.8

The State Securities Board adopts new rule §133.8, a form concerning power of attorney. The new section adopts by reference a shorter power of attorney form. The rule was adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the April 4, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 2834).

The new form eliminates the need to file a corporate resolution.

The section adopts by reference a new form to replace existing §133.8, which is being simultaneously repealed.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the new rule.

The new rule is adopted under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 581-28-1. Section 28-1 provides the Board with the authority to adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out and implement the provisions of the Texas Securities Act, including rules and regulations governing registration statements and applications; defining terms; classifying securities, persons, and matters within its jurisdiction; and prescribing different requirements for different classes.

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 July 21, 2003.

TRD-200304369

Denise Voigt Crawford

Securities Commissioner

State Securities Board

Effective date: August 10, 2003

Proposal publication date: April 4, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8300


7 TAC §133.33

The State Securities Board adopts an amendment to §133.33, concerning uniform forms accepted. The rule was adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the April 4, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 2834).

The amendment eliminates a reference to a form that is no longer required to be filed.

A reference to an obsolete form is eliminated.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 581-28-1. Section 28-1 provides the Board with the authority to adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out and implement the provisions of the Texas Securities Act, including rules and regulations governing registration statements and applications; defining terms; classifying securities, persons, and matters within its jurisdiction; and prescribing different requirements for different classes.

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 July 21, 2003.

TRD-200304370

Denise Voigt Crawford

Securities Commissioner

State Securities Board

Effective date: August 10, 2003

Proposal publication date: April 4, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8300