TITLE 37.PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS

Part 3. TEXAS YOUTH COMMISSION

Chapter 85. ADMISSION AND PLACEMENT

Subchapter B. PLACEMENT PLANNING

37 TAC §85.29

The Texas Youth Commission (TYC) adopts an amendment to §85.29, concerning Program Completion and Movement of Other than Sentenced Offenders, without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 14, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 1366).

The justification for amending the section is the efficient processing and timely release or transfer of eligible youth.

The amendment will clarify the criteria under which youth with non-determinate sentences qualify for release or transfer to a placement of less than high restriction.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under the Human Resources Code, §61.075 Determination of Treatment, which provides the Texas Youth Commission with the authority to determine release and transition criteria which best serve the child's welfare and protection of the public.

The adopted rule implements the Human Resource Code, §61.034.

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 March 17, 2003.

TRD-200301771

Neil Nichols

General Counsel

Texas Youth Commission

Effective date: April 6, 2003

Proposal publication date: February 14, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 424-6014


37 TAC §85.33

The Texas Youth Commission (TYC) adopts an amendment to §85.33, concerning Program Completion and Movement of Sentenced Offenders, without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 14, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 1367).

The justification for amending the section is the efficient processing and timely release or transfer of eligible youth.

The amendment will clarify the criteria under which youth with determinate sentences qualify for release or transfer to a placement of less than high restriction.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under the Human Resources Code, §61.075 Determination of Treatment, which provides the Texas Youth Commission with the authority to determine release and transition criteria which best serve the child's welfare and protection of the public.

The adopted rule implements the Human Resource Code, §61.034.

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 March 17, 2003.

TRD-200301773

Neil Nichols

General Counsel

Texas Youth Commission

Effective date: April 6, 2003

Proposal publication date: February 14, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 424-6014