PART 1. TEXAS STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 1. LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ACCREDITATION OF LIBRARIES IN THE STATE LIBRARY SYSTEM
13 TAC §1.86
(Editor's note: The text of the following section proposed
for repeal will not be published. The section may be examined in the
offices of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission or in the
Texas Register office, Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019
Brazos Street, Austin, Texas.)
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission
proposes the repeal of 13 TAC §1.86, regarding the standards
for accreditation of certain non-public libraries in the state library system.
The 81st Legislature has approved new statutory language (House
Bill 3756) authorizing additional types of libraries to join a system,
and streamlining the statutory requirements for certain non-public
libraries to join a system. The changes are numerous and require repeal
of the existing rule and adoption of a new rule.
Deborah Littrell, Library Development Division Director, has determined
that for each year of the first five years the repeal is in effect,
there will be no fiscal implications for state or local governments.
Ms. Littrell does not anticipate either a loss of, or an increase
in, revenue to state or local government as a result of the proposed
repeal. The public benefit of the proposed repeal is that they will
help establish the standards for accreditation of certain non-public
libraries in the state library system. There will be no impact on
small businesses, micro-businesses, or individuals as a result of
enforcing the repeal.
Written comments on this proposal may be submitted to Deborah Littrell,
Director, Library Development Division, Texas State Library and Archives
Commission, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711-2927, (512) 463-8800,
or e-mail deborah.littrell@tsl.state.tx.us.
The repeal is proposed under the authority of Government
Code §441.123 that directs the commission to establish and develop
a state library system, and §441.136 that authorizes the director
and librarian to propose rules necessary for the administration of
the program.
The proposed repeal affects Government Code §441.123 and §441.136.
§1.86.Standards for Accreditation of Libraries Operated by Public School Districts, Institutions of Higher Education, or Units of State or Local Government.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal
has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 15, 2009.
TRD-200902419
Edward Seidenberg
Assistant State Librarian
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Earliest possible date of adoption: July 26, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 463-5459
13 TAC §1.86
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission proposes
new 13 TAC §1.86, regarding the standards for accreditation of
certain non-public libraries in the state library system.
The 81st Legislature has approved new statutory language (House
Bill 3756) authorizing additional types of libraries to join a system,
and streamlining the statutory requirements for certain non-public
libraries to join a system. The changes are numerous and require repeal
of the existing rule and adoption of a new rule. It also adds new
language where required to address types of libraries not originally
included in the rule.
Deborah Littrell, Library Development Division Director, has determined
that for each year of the first five years the new section is in effect,
there will be no fiscal implications for state or local governments.
Ms. Littrell does not anticipate either a loss of, or an increase
in, revenue to state or local government as a result of the proposed
new section. The public benefit of the proposed new section is that
they will help establish the standards for accreditation of certain
non-public libraries in the state library system. There will be no
impact on small businesses, micro-businesses, or individuals as a
result of enforcing the new section.
Written comments on this proposal may be submitted to Deborah Littrell,
Director, Library Development Division, Texas State Library and Archives
Commission, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711-2927, fax (512) 463-8800,
or e-mail deborah.littrell@tsl.state.tx.us.
This new section is proposed under the authority of Government
Code §441.123 that directs the commission to establish and develop
a state library system, and §441.136 that authorizes the director
and librarian to propose rules necessary for the administration of
the program.
The proposed new rule affects Government Code §441.123 and §441.136.
§1.86.Standards for Accreditation of Libraries Operated by Public School Districts, Institutions of Higher Education, Units of Local, State, or Federal Government, Accredited Non-Public Elementary or Secondary Schools, or Special or Research Libraries.
These standards for accreditation apply only to libraries that
are operated by a public school district, institution of higher education,
unit of local, state, or federal government, accredited non-public
elementary or secondary schools, or special or research libraries.
The standards for accreditation of public libraries are specified
in §1.81 of this title (relating to Quantitative Standards for
Accreditation of Library).
(1) These libraries shall agree to loan materials without
charge to users of other libraries in the system.
(2) Any library eligible for membership in the Texas
Library System under this section will be accredited by the following standards.
(A) For libraries operated by a public school district:
(i) the unit of membership shall be the school district;
(ii) the district must submit written verification
that it is academically accredited by the Texas Education Agency.
(B) For libraries operated by an institution of higher education:
(i) the unit of membership in the Texas Library System
shall be the institution. Institutions of higher education with libraries
in multiple locations shall apply as a single unit. Community colleges
shall apply per their certification by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board, in accordance with Government Code §61.063;
(ii) the institution must submit written verification
that it is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(C) For libraries operated by a unit of local, state,
or federal government, the library must:
(i) submit written verification from the governmental
unit that it is operated by that governmental unit;
(ii) submit documentation showing that there is an
organized collection, with staff, and regular hours of operation.
(D) For libraries operated by accredited non-public
elementary or secondary schools:
(i) the unit of membership shall be the accredited
organization;
(ii) the library must submit written documentation
of its accreditation.
(E) For libraries operated by special or research organizations
the library must:
(i) submit written verification from the organization
that it is supported by that organization;
(ii) submit documentation showing that there is an
organized collection, with staff, and regular hours of operation.
This agency hereby certifies that
the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within
the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 15, 2009.
TRD-200902420
Edward Seidenberg
Assistant State Librarian
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Earliest possible date of adoption: July 26, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 463-5459
SUBCHAPTER A. PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES OF THE COMMISSION
13 TAC §2.6
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission proposes
amendments to 13 TAC §2.6, relating to sunset dates for advisory
committees. The amendments are being proposed to update the sunset
dates for advisory committees, and to delete a committee that was
abolished by a recent statute.
Edward Seidenberg, Deputy Director, has determined that for each
year of the first five years the amended section is in effect, there
will be no fiscal implications for state or local governments. Mr.
Seidenberg does not anticipate either a loss of, or an increase in,
revenue to state or local government as a result of the proposed amendments.
The public benefit of the proposed amendments is that they will help
clarify the sunset dates for advisory committees. There will be no
impact on small businesses, micro-businesses, or individuals as a
result of enforcing the amended rule.
Written comments on the proposed amendments may be submitted to
Edward Seidenberg, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, P.O.
Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711; or by fax to (512) 463-0185.
The amendments are proposed under Government Code §2110.008,
that requires the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to adopt
Sunset dates for advisory committees and §441.006(a) that provides
the commission with authority to govern the Texas State Library.
Government Code, §441.006 and §2110.008, are affected
by the proposed amendments.
§2.6.Sunset Dates for Advisory Committees.
The following advisory committees will be abolished on
August 31, 2021 [
(1) Library Systems Act Advisory Board,
(2) [
(3) [
(4) [
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal
has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 12, 2009.
TRD-200902396
Edward Seidenberg
Assistant State Librarian
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Earliest possible date of adoption: July 26, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 463-5459
DIVISION 2. NEGOTIATED GRANTS
CHAPTER 2. GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURESAugust 31, 2009] unless the commission
continues or consolidates the committees prior to that date:
[(2) Local Government Records Committee,]
(3)] TexShare Advisory Board,
(4)] Texas Historical Records
Advisory Board, and
(5)] Electronic Recording
Advisory Committee.
SUBCHAPTER C. GRANT POLICIES