TITLE 37.PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS

Part 6. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Chapter 151. GENERAL PROVISIONS

37 TAC §151.8

The Texas Board of Criminal Justice adopts the amendment to §151.8, concerning Advisory Committees without changes to the text as proposed in the April 16, 2004, issue of the Texas Register (29 TexReg 3781).

The purpose of the amendment is to make non-substantive changes for clarification and to more accurately describe the reporting mechanism for the Texas State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision. The anticipated public benefit is to enhance public safety and to comply with state law.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under Texas Government Code, §2110.005 and §510.014.

Cross Reference to Statutes: Texas Government Code, §2110.005 and §510.014.

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 28, 2004.

TRD-200403639

Carl Reynolds

General Counsel

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Effective date: June 17, 2004

Proposal publication date: April 16, 2004

For further information, please call: (512) 463-0422


Chapter 155. REPORTS AND INFORMATION GATHERING

Subchapter B. SITE SELECTION AND FACILITY NAMES

37 TAC §155.21

The Texas Board of Criminal Justice adopts the amendments to §155.21, concerning Naming of TDCJ Owned Facilities without changes to the text as proposed in the April 16, 2004, issue of the Texas Register (29 TexReg 3783).

The purpose of the amendments is to clarify the Board's policy authority over the naming of any portion of a TDCJ facility, such as a building or room that is part of a prison unit. The anticipated public benefit is to provide recognition to individuals who have served to enhance the criminal justice system.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under Texas Government Code, §492.013.

Cross Reference to Statutes: Texas Government Code, §492.013.

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 28, 2004.

TRD-200403640

Carl Reynolds

General Counsel

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Effective date: June 17, 2004

Proposal publication date: April 16, 2004

For further information, please call: (512) 463-0422