TITLE rule-review

Proposed Rule Reviews

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Title 16, Part 4

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) files this notice of intent to review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Title 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 61, Combative Sports. This review is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039.

An assessment will be made by the Department as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting these rules continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current procedures of the Department.

As required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039, any questions or written comments pertaining to this rule review may be submitted to Caroline Jackson, Legal Assistant, General Counsel's Office, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711, facsimile (512) 475-3032, or by e-mail caroline.jackson@license.state.tx.us. The deadline for comments is 30 days after publication in the Texas Register .

Proposed changes to these rules as a result of the rule review will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register . The proposed rules will be open for public comment prior to final adoption or repeal by the Department, in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.

16 TAC §61.1. Authority.

16 TAC §61.10. Definitions.

16 TAC §61.20. General Licensing Requirements for Ring Officials and Contestants.

16 TAC §61.21. General Prohibitions.

16 TAC §61.30. Responsibilities and Authority of the Department.

16 TAC §61.40. Responsibilities of the Promoter.

16 TAC §61.41. Responsibilities of the Referee.

16 TAC §61.42. Responsibilities of Judges.

16 TAC §61.43. Responsibilities of Seconds.

16 TAC §61.44. Responsibilities of Managers.

16 TAC §61.45. Responsibilities of Timekeepers.

16 TAC §61.46. Responsibilities of Ringside Physicians.

16 TAC §61.47. Responsibilities of Contestants.

16 TAC §61.80. Fees.

16 TAC §61.91. Sanctions and Penalties.

16 TAC §61.105. Weight Categories and Weigh-in.

16 TAC §61.107. Boxing.

16 TAC §61.108. Kickboxing.

16 TAC §61.109. Elimination Tournaments/Toughman Competitions.

16 TAC §61.110. Martial Arts.

16 TAC §61.111. Mixed Martial Arts including Shoot Wrestling/Fighting or Pancrase Wrestling/Fighting.

16 TAC §61.112. Muay Thai Fighting.

16 TAC §61.120. Medical Advisory Committee.

TRD-200503097

William H. Kuntz, Jr.

Executive Director

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Filed: July 28, 2005


The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) files this notice of intent to review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Title 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 67, Auctioneers. This review is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039.

An assessment will be made by the Department as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting these rules continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current procedures of the Department.

As required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039, any questions or written comments pertaining to this rule review may be submitted to Tamala Fletcher, Legal Secretary, General Counsel's Office, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711, facsimile (512) 475-3032, or by e-mail, tamala.fletcher@license.state.tx.us. The deadline for comments is 30 days after publication in the Texas Register .

Any proposed changes to these rules as a result of the rule review will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register . The proposed rules will be open for public comment prior to final adoption or repeal by the Department, in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.

16 TAC §67.1. Authority.

16 TAC §67.10. Definitions.

16 TAC §67.20. License Requirements--Auctioneers.

16 TAC §67.21. License Requirements--Associate Auctioneers.

16 TAC §67.22. License Requirements--Examinations.

16 TAC §67.25. Continuing Education.

16 TAC §67.40. Education and Recovery Fund.

16 TAC §67.41. Education and Recovery Fund--Definitions.

16 TAC §67.42. Education and Recovery Fund--Claims.

16 TAC §67.60. Responsibilities of the Department.

16 TAC §67.65. Advisory Board.

16 TAC §67.70. Requirements of the License Holder.

16 TAC §67.80. Fees--Original License.

16 TAC §67.81. Fees--Renewal.

16 TAC §67.82. Fees--Duplicate License.

16 TAC §67.83. Fees--Examination.

16 TAC §67.90. Sanctions--Administrative Sanctions/Penalties.

16 TAC §67.94. Sanctions--Revocation, Suspension, or Denial Because of Criminal Conviction.

16 TAC §67.100. Technical Requirements--General.

16 TAC §67.101. Technical Requirements--Handling Fund.

16 TAC §67.102. Technical Requirements--Recordkeeping.

TRD-200503099

William H. Kuntz, Jr.

Executive Director

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Filed: July 28, 2005