Part 12.
COMMISSION ON STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Chapter 251.
REGIONAL PLANS--STANDARDS
1 TAC §251.3
The Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC) adopts
the repeal of §251.3, concerning guidelines for addressing funds, without
changes to the adopted rule that was published in the October 25, 2002, issue
of the
Texas Register
(27 TexReg 9902).
The rule is being repealed because the rule is no longer applicable. The
rule provides guidance for funding of county addressing projects through the
completion of the initial phase of addressing. The second phase of addressing
is database maintenance, for which a separate rule exists.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the repeal.
The repeal is adopted pursuant to the Health and Safety Code,
Chapter 771, §§771.072, 771.073, 777.074, 771.075, 771.078 and Title
1 Texas Administrative Code, Part 12.
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 January 21, 2003.
TRD-200300321
Paul Mallett
Executive Director
Commission on State Emergency Communications
Effective date: February 10, 2003
Proposal publication date: October 25, 2002
For further information, please call: (512) 305-6933
1 TAC §251.8
The Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC) adopts
an amendment to §251.8, concerning adopted guidelines for the procurement
of equipment services with 9-1-1 funds, without changes to the adopted rule
that was published in the October 25, 2002, issue of the
Texas Register
(27 TexReg 9903).
The adopted amendment clarifies the language regarding competitive procurement
requirements by simplifying the language and delete the language regarding
the Y2K compliance since it is no longer applicable.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted under Health and Safety Code, Chapter
771, §§771.051, 771.071, 771.0711, 771.072, 771.075, and Title 1
Texas Administrative Code, Part 12, which authorize the Commission to provide
policies and procedures prescribing the distribution and use of 9-1-1 funds
for providing 9-1-1 service.
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 January 21, 2003.
TRD-200300322
Paul Mallett
Executive Director
Commission on State Emergency Communications
Effective date: February 10, 2003
Proposal publication date: October 25, 2002
For further information, please call: (512) 305-6933
1 TAC §251.12
The Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC) adopts
an amendment to §251.12, concerning contracts for 9-1-1 services, without
changes to the adopted rule that was published in the October 25, 2002, issue
of the
Texas Register
(27 TexReg 9905).
As a Result of a review of CSEC's financial policies and procedures by
the Management Advisory Services (MAS) of the State Auditor's office, changes
to the various disbursement methods of 9-1-1 funds to the Regional Planning
Councils (RPCs) are adopted.
The adopted amendment will follow the MAS' recommendations that quarterly
disbursements be made on a reimbursement basis and be substantiated by RPC
documentation; that RPC advances be referred to as start up funds; and that
RPC advances be distinguished from emergency funding. The adopted changes
will be incorporated into the example contract contained within this rule.
Additionally, at the recommendation of the MAS, CSEC developed formal Program
Policy Statements (PPS), which support these adopted contract revisions and
provide more specific guidance to the RPCs.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted pursuant to the Health and Safety Code,
Chapter 771, §§771.071, 771.0711, 771.072, 771.073, 771.075, 771.078,
771.055, 771.056, and Title 1 Texas Administrative Code, Part 12, which authorizes
the Commission to adopt policies and procedures prescribing the distribution
and use of 9-1-1 funds for providing 9-1-1 service.
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 January 21, 2003.
TRD-200300323
Paul Mallett
Executive Director
Commission on State Emergency Communications
Effective date: February 10, 2003
Proposal publication date: October 25, 2002
For further information, please call: (512) 305-6933
1 TAC §252.2
The Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC) adopts
new §252.2, concerning the purchase of goods and services by CSEC, without
changes to proposed text as published in the October 25, 2002, issue of the
The guidelines serve to promote inclusion of Historically Underutilized
Businesses (HUBs) for procurement purposes.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the new section.
The new section is adopted under Health and Safety Code, Chapter
771, §§771.051, 777.051(a)(7), 771.055, 771.056, 771.057, and 771.075;
and Title 1 Texas Administrative Code, Part 12, Chapter 251, Regional Plan
Standards, which provide the Commission with the authority to plan, develop,
provide provisions for the enhancement of effective and efficient 9-1-1 service.
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 January 21, 2003.
TRD-200300324
Paul Mallett
Executive Director
Commission on State Emergency Communications
Effective date: February 10, 2003
Proposal publication date: October 25, 2002
For further information, please call: (512) 305-6933
Chapter 252.
ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 255.
FINANCE