The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) proposes the repeal of the following sections of Chapter 805, relating to the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) rules:

Subchapter A, General Provisions:

§§805.101 - 805.106

Subchapter C, Job Training Plans:

§§805.140 - 805.155

Subchapter D, Performance Standards:

§§805.160 - 805.165

Subchapter E, State Monitoring and Sanctions Policies:

§§805.170 - 805.196

Subchapter F, Financial Management Rules:

§§805.200 - 805.232

Subchapter G, Eligibility Policies and Procedures:

§§805.240 - 805.249

Subchapter I, JTPA Grievance Procedures:

§§805.280 - 805.298

PART I. PURPOSE, BACKGROUND, AND AUTHORITY

PART II. IMPACT STATEMENTS

PART III. COORDINATION ACTIVITIES

PART I. PURPOSE, BACKGROUND, AND AUTHORITY

The purpose of the proposed repeal is to eliminate Chapter 805, relating to the JTPA rules. The Workforce Investment Act repealed JTPA and initiated a new delivery system for providing employment and training services. Therefore, these rules are no longer required.

PART II. IMPACT STATEMENTS

Randy Townsend, Chief Financial Officer, has determined that for each year of the first five years the proposed repeal will be in effect, the following statements will apply:

There are no estimated additional costs to the state and to local governments expected as a result of enforcing or administering the repeal.

There are no estimated reductions in costs to the state and to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the repeal.

There are no estimated losses or increases in revenue to the state or to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the repeal.

There are no foreseeable implications relating to costs or revenue of the state or local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the repeal.

There will be no probable economic costs to persons required to comply with this repeal, and there will be no adverse economic effect on small businesses.

The Agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the Agency's legal authority to adopt.

Mark Hughes, Director of Labor Market Information, has determined that there is no significant negative impact upon employment conditions in the state as a result of the repeal.

Luis M. Macias, Director, Workforce Development Division, has determined that for each year of the first five years the proposed repeal is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the proposed repeal will be to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.

PART III. COORDINATION ACTIVITIES

In the development of the proposal for publication and public comment, the Commission sought the involvement of each of Texas' 28 Boards. The Commission provided the policy concept regarding the proposed repeal to the Boards for consideration and review.

Comments on the proposed repeal may be submitted to TWC Policy Comments, Workforce and UI Policy, 101 East 15th Street, Room 440T, Austin, Texas 78778; faxed to (512) 475-3577; or e-mailed to TWCPolicyComments@twc.state.tx.us. The Commission must receive comments postmarked no later than 30 days from the date this proposal is published in the Texas Register .

Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS