TITLE 10. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

PART 6. OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

CHAPTER 257. STATE OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH

SUBCHAPTER D. TEXAS RURAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LOAN REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

10 TAC §257.109

The Office of Rural Community Affairs (Office) adopts the amendment to §257.109 for the State Office of Rural Health area funds, without changes to the proposal published in the October 31, 2008, issue of the Texas Register (33 TexReg 8856).

The amendment to subsection (b) changes the name of the Office's "Executive Committee" to "Board". The amendment to subsection (c)(5) includes information in regards to the Executive Director's authority to waive provisions of rules, if necessary, and will address unusual or exceptional circumstances under this section.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of this amendment.

The amendment is being adopted under §487.052 of the Texas Government Code, which provides the Board with authority to adopt rules concerning the implementation of the Office's responsibilities.

No other code, article, or statute is affected by the adopted amendment.

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 March 31, 2009.

TRD-200901272

Charles S. (Charlie) Stone

Executive Director

Office of Rural Community Affairs

Effective date: April 20, 2009

Proposal publication date: October 31, 2008

For further information, please call: (512) 936-6726