TITLE 22.EXAMINING BOARDS

Part 22. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY

Chapter 513. REGISTRATION

Subchapter B. REGISTRATION OF CPA FIRMS

22 TAC §513.9

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy adopts an amendment to §513.9 concerning Application for Firm License without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 7, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 1038). The text of the rule will not be republished.

The amendment establishes that the person who completes the application for firm license is responsible for substantively responding to Board inquiries addressed to the firm.

The amendment will function by making it clear as to who is responsible for responding to Board inquiries.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.

The amendment is adopted under the Public Accountancy Act, Tex. Occupations Code, Section 901.151 (Vernon 2001) which provides the agency with the authority to amend, adopt and repeal rules deemed necessary or advisable to effectuate the 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 May 15, 2003.

TRD-200303026

Rande Herrell

General Counsel

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Effective date: June 4, 2003

Proposal publication date: February 7, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7848


Part 25. STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD

Chapter 595. COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

22 TAC §595.4

The Structural Pest Control Board adopts amendments to 22 TAC §595.4, concerning Pest Control Use Records, with changes to the proposed text as published in the January 31, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 818).

Justification for the rule will be the clarification that all pesticides/devices used and maintained in the business use records are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency, Texas Department of Agriculture and/or approved by the Structural Pest Control Board.

The rule will function in that all use records maintained by the businesses are maintained as prescribed for more efficient enforcement purposes.

There were no comments received.

There were no groups or associations making comments for or against the rule.

The amendment is adopted under Article 15b-6, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, which provides the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate the structural pest control industry.

§595.4.Pest Control Use Records.

The business licensee or, in the case of the certified noncommercial applicator, the applicator shall keep and maintain a record of all uses of pesticides and pest control devices registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and/or Texas Department of Agriculture and/or approved by the Board under §599.1 of this title for a period of two years. Said records will be kept on the premise of the business licensee or, in the case of a certified noncommercial applicator, the employer's premises. The records will include, but are not limited to, routine operational data, which include name and address of the customer, name of pesticides or devices used, amounts of pesticides or devices used, application of solution or amount of concentrate of pesticides used, purpose for which the pesticides or devices were used or target pest, date the pesticides or devices were used, and the service address where the pesticides and devices were used. If a physical device approved by the Board is used, the square footage of the physical device will be recorded and a diagram describing the installation will be provided. These records shall be made available to the Board or its authorized agents in accordance with the Structural Pest Control Act, as amended.

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 May 16, 2003.

TRD-200303070

Dale Burnett

Executive Director

Structural Pest Control Board

Effective date: June 5, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 31, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8270


22 TAC §595.6

The Structural Pest Control Board adopts amendments to 22 TAC §595.6, concerning Pest Control Sign, without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 13, 2002, issue of the Texas Register (27 TexReg 11682).

Justification for the rule is the updating of the pest control industry and the consumer of the address change for the Board.

The rule will function in that both industry and the consumer will be able to contact the Board more readily when it is required.

There were no comments received.

There were no groups or associations making comments for or against the rule.

The amendment is adopted under Article 135b-6, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, which provides the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate the structural pest control industry.

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 May 16, 2003.

TRD-200303064

Dale Burnett

Executive Director

Structural Pest Control Board

Effective date: June 5, 2003

Proposal publication date: December 13, 2002

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8270


22 TAC §595.7

The Structural Pest Control Board adopts amendments to 22 TAC §595.7, concerning Consumer Information Sheet, without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 13, 2002, issue of the Texas Register (27 TexReg 11683).

Justification for the rule is the updating of the pest control industry and the consumer of the address change for the Agency.

The rule will function in that industry and the consumer will be able to contact the Board more readily when required.

There were no comments received.

There were no groups or associations making comments for or against the rule.

The amendment is adopted under Article 135b-6, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, which provides the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate the structural pest control industry.

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 May 16, 2003.

TRD-200303065

Dale Burnett

Executive Director

Structural Pest Control Board

Effective date: June 5, 2003

Proposal publication date: December 13, 2002

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8270


22 TAC §595.14

The Structural Pest Control Board adopts amendments to 22 TAC §595.14, concerning Reduced Impact Pest Control Service, without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 13, 2002, issue of the Texas Register (27 TexReg 11683).

Justification for the rule is the updating of the industry and the consumer of the change of address for the Board.

The rule will function in that industry and the consumer will be able to contact the Board when required.

There were no comments received.

There were no groups or associations making comments for or against the rule.

The amendment is adopted under Article 135b-6, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, which provides the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate the structural pest control industry.

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 May 16, 2003.

TRD-200303066

Dale Burnett

Executive Director

Structural Pest Control Board

Effective date: June 5, 2003

Proposal publication date: December 13, 2002

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8270


22 TAC §595.15

The Structural Pest Control Board adopts amendments to 22 TAC §595.15, without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 13, 2002, issue of the Texas Register (27 TexReg 11684).

Justification for the rule is the updating of the industry and consumer of the change of address for the Board.

The rule will function in that industry and the consumer will be able to contact the Board when required.

There were no comments received.

There were no groups or associations making comments for or against the rule.

The amendment is adopted under Article 135b-6, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, which provides the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate the structural pest control industry.

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 May 16, 2003.

TRD-200303067

Dale Burnett

Executive Director

Structural Pest Control Board

Effective date: June 5, 2003

Proposal publication date: December 13, 2002

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8270


22 TAC §595.17

The Structural Pest Control Board adopts amendments to 22 TAC §595.17, concerning Incidental Use For Schools, without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 13, 2002, issue of the Texas Register (27 TexReg 11684).

Justification for the rule is the updating of industry and consumer of the change of address for the Board.

The rule will function in that industry and consumer will be able to contact the Board when required.

There were no comments received.

There were no groups or associations making comments for or against the rule.

The amendment is adopted under Article 135b-6, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, which provides the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate the structural pest control industry.

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 May 16, 2003.

TRD-200303068

Dale Burnett

Executive Director

Structural Pest Control Board

Effective date: June 5, 2003

Proposal publication date: December 13, 2002

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8270


Chapter 599. TREATMENT STANDARDS

22 TAC §599.4

The Structural Pest Control Board adopts amendments to 22 TAC §599.4, concerning Termite Treatment Disclosure Documents, without changes to the proposed text as published in the January 31, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 818).

Justification for the rule is the strengthening of disclosure requirements for the better of the pest control industry and the protection of the public at large.

The rule will function in that disclosure of square footage and a diagram is presented to the consumer describing the installation if a physical device is used.

There were no comments received.

There were no groups or associations making comments for or against the rule.

The amendment is adopted under Article 135b-6, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, which provides the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate the structural pest control industry.

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 May 16, 2003.

TRD-200303071

Dale Burnett

Executive Director

Structural Pest Control Board

Effective date: June 5, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 31, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8270


22 TAC §599.6

The Texas Structural Pest Control Board adopts amendments to 22 TAC §599.6, concerning Real Estate Transaction Inspection Reports, without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 13, 2002, issue of the Texas Register (27 TexReg 11685).

Justification for the rule is the updating the industry and consumer of the change of address for the Agency.

The rule will function in that industry and consumer will be able to contact the Board when required.

There were no comments received.

There were no groups of associations making comments for or against the rule.

The amendment is adopted under Article 135b-6, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, which provides the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate persons who perform wood destroying insect inspections.

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 May 16, 2003.

TRD-200303069

Dale Burnett

Executive Director

Structural Pest Control Board

Effective date: June 5, 2003

Proposal publication date: December 13, 2002

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8270