TITLE 37.PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS

Part 3. TEXAS YOUTH COMMISSION

Chapter 87. TREATMENT

Subchapter A. PROGRAM PLANNING

37 TAC §87.2, §87.4

The Texas Youth Commission (the commission) adopts an amendment to §87.2, concerning Resocialization Program, and new §87.4, concerning Resocialization Earned Privilege System, without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 18, 2005, issue of the Texas Register (30 TexReg 7701).

The justification for the new and amended rules is to provide positive reinforcement for youth participation and progress in the commission's Resocialization program.

The amendment to §87.2 adds references to rules which explain in greater detail certain aspects of the Resocialization program. New §87.4 establishes the commission's system for awarding privileges based on youth progress through the Resocialization program.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment and new rule.

The amendment and new rule are adopted under the Human Resources Code, §61.076, which provides the commission with the authority to required youth in its custody to participate in moral, academic, vocational, physical, and correctional training.

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 December 22, 2005.

TRD-200506088

Dwight Harris

Executive Director

Texas Youth Commission

Effective date: January 17, 2006

Proposal publication date: November 18, 2005

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


Chapter 91. PROGRAM SERVICES

Subchapter A. BASIC SERVICES

37 TAC §91.5

The Texas Youth Commission (the commission) adopts an amendment to §91.5, concerning Clothing, Hair, and Symbolic Expression, without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 18, 2005, issue of the Texas Register (30 TexReg 7705).

The justification for amending the section is to avoid duplicative agency rules. The amendment removes content relating to hairstyle requirements which is contained in new §87.4, relating to earned privileges.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under the Human Resources Code, §61.034, which provides the commission with the authority to make rules appropriate to the proper accomplishment of its functions.

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 December 22, 2005.

TRD-200506089

Dwight Harris

Executive Director

Texas Youth Commission

Effective date: January 17, 2006

Proposal publication date: November 18, 2005

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


Chapter 93. YOUTH RIGHTS AND REMEDIES

37 TAC §93.1

The Texas Youth Commission (the commission) adopts an amendment to §93.1, concerning Basic Youth Rights, without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 18, 2005, issue of the Texas Register (30 TexReg 7706).

The justification for amending the section is availability of accurate and up-to-date agency policy. The amendment adds a reference to new §87.4, concerning Resocialization Earned Privilege System.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under the Human Resources Code, §61.034, which provides the commission with the authority to make rules appropriate to the proper accomplishment of its functions.

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 December 22, 2005.

TRD-200506090

Dwight Harris

Executive Director

Texas Youth Commission

Effective date: January 17, 2006

Proposal publication date: November 18, 2005

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


Chapter 95. YOUTH DISCIPLINE

Subchapter A. DISCIPLINARY PRACTICES

37 TAC §95.13

The Texas Youth Commission (the commission) adopts an amendment to §95.13, concerning On-Site Disciplinary Consequences, without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 18, 2005, issue of the Texas Register (30 TexReg 7707).

The justification for amending the section is the availability of accurate and up-to-date agency policy. The amendment adds a reference to new §87.4, concerning Resocialization Earned Privilege System, which describes the consequence of privilege restrictions in greater detail.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under the Human Resources Code, §61.034, which provides the commission with the authority to make rules appropriate to the proper accomplishment of its functions.

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 December 22, 2005.

TRD-200506091

Dwight Harris

Executive Director

Texas Youth Commission

Effective date: January 17, 2006

Proposal publication date: November 18, 2005

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


Chapter 97. SECURITY AND CONTROL

Subchapter A. SECURITY AND CONTROL

37 TAC §97.36

The Texas Youth Commission (the commission) adopts an amendment to §97.36, concerning Standard Security Unit Program Requirements, without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 18, 2005, issue of the Texas Register (30 TexReg 7707).

The justification for amending the section is the availability of accurate and up-to-date agency policy. The amendment establishes that youth temporarily placed in the security unit shall receive privileges consistent with Resocialization Phase 0, and adds a reference to new §87.4, concerning Resocialization Earned Privilege System.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under the Human Resources Code, §61.034, which provides the commission with the authority to make rules appropriate to the proper accomplishment of its functions.

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 December 22, 2005.

TRD-200506092

Dwight Harris

Executive Director

Texas Youth Commission

Effective date: January 17, 2006

Proposal publication date: November 18, 2005

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