TITLE 22.EXAMINING BOARDS

Part 12. BOARD OF VOCATIONAL NURSE EXAMINERS

Chapter 231. ADMINISTRATION

Subchapter A. DEFINITIONS

22 TAC §231.1

The Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners adopts an amendment to §231.1(12) definition relating to Direct Supervision without changes to the proposed text published in the March 21, 2003, Texas Register (28 TexReg 2445) and will not be republished.

The adopted amendment addresses providing protection to the public by allowing direct supervision during the period of time the person is completing supervised employment or other criteria for re-licensure.

No comments were received relative to the adoption of this rule.

The amendment is adopted under Chapter 302, Texas Occupations Code, Subchapter D, Section 302.151 (b), which provides the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with the authority to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry in effect the purpose of the law.

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 11, 2003.

TRD-200303496

Terrie L. Hairston, RN, CHE

Executive Director

Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Effective date: July 1, 2003

Proposal publication date: March 21, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7653


Chapter 235. LICENSING

Subchapter A. APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE

22 TAC §235.18

The Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners adopts an amendment to §235.18, relating to Disabled Candidate without changes to the proposed text published in the March 21, 2003, Texas Register (28 TexReg 2445) and will not be republished.

The adopted amendment addresses change in test service.

No comments were received relative to the adoption of this rule.

The amendment is adopted under Chapter 302, Texas Occupations Code, Subchapter D, Section 302.151 (b), which provides the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with the authority to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry in effect the purpose of the law.

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 11, 2003.

TRD-200303497

Terrie L. Hairston, RN, CHE

Executive Director

Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Effective date: July 1, 2003

Proposal publication date: March 21, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7653


Part 20. TEXAS COMMISSION ON PRIVATE SECURITY

Chapter 422. PROHIBITIONS

22 TAC §422.3, §422.4

The Texas Commission on Private Security adopts new §422.3 and §422.4, concerning Prohibitions. Section 422.3 is adopted with minor changes to the proposed text as published in the May 2, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 3695). The text of the rule will be republished. Section 422.4 is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the May 2, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 3695) and will not be republished.

The new rules concern Return of Equipment and Good Standing Required for Renewal.

One individual spoke to the Commission in support of adopting §422.3.

The new rules are adopted under Chapter 1702, Texas Occupations Code, which provides the Texas Commission on Private Security with the authority "to promulgate all rules and regulations necessary in carrying out the provisions of this Act."

§422.3.Return of Equipment.

Licensees, registrants or commissioned security officers shall surrender immediately on demand or not later that the seventh day after termination of employment, any uniform, badge or other item of equipment , owned by the employer or provided by the employer, issued to the licensee, registrant or commissioned security officer by an employer.

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 11, 2003.

TRD-200303499

Cliff Grumbles

Executive Director

Texas Commission on Private Security

Effective date: July 1, 2003

Proposal publication date: May 2, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 238-5869


Chapter 427. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

22 TAC §§427.4 - 427.6

The Texas Commission on Private Security adopts new §§427.4-427.6, concerning Administrative Hearings, without changes to the proposed text as published in the May 2, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 3696) and will not be republished.

The new rules concern Default Judgments, Trial on the Merits and Appeal.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rules.

The new rules are adopted under Chapter 1702, Texas Occupations Code, which provides the Texas Commission on Private Security with the authority "to promulgate all rules and regulations necessary in carrying out the provisions of this Act."

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 11, 2003.

TRD-200303500

Cliff Grumbles

Executive Director

Texas Commission on Private Security

Effective date: July 1, 2003

Proposal publication date: May 2, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 238-5869


Chapter 436. SUBSCRIPTION FEES

22 TAC §436.1

The Texas Commission on Private Security adopts new §436.1, concerning Renewal Subscription Fee, without changes to the proposed text as published in the May 2, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 3696) and will not be republished.

The new rule is necessary pursuant to Senate Bill 187 and Senate Bill 645, 77th Legislature, Regular Session. Each licensee, registrant, or commissioned security officer shall pay the following fee for occupational license renewal; $3.00 for renewals from $20 to $25, $5.00 for renewals from $50 to $100. This fee is in addition to the renewal fee.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rules.

The new rule is adopted under Chapter 1702, Texas Occupations Code, which provides the Texas Commission on Private Security with the authority "to promulgate all rules and regulations necessary in carrying out the provisions of this Act."

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 11, 2003.

TRD-200303501

Cliff Grumbles

Executive Director

Texas Commission on Private Security

Effective date: July 1, 2003

Proposal publication date: May 2, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 238-5869