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
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
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
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
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
Subchapter A. SECURITY AND CONTROL
Chapter 91.
PROGRAM SERVICES
Chapter 93.
YOUTH RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
Chapter 95.
YOUTH DISCIPLINE
Chapter 97.
SECURITY AND CONTROL