Emergency Sections An agency may adopt a new or amended section or repeal an existing section on an emergency basis if it determines that such action is necessary for the public health, safety, or welfare of this state. The section may become effective immediately upon filing with the Texas Register, or on a stated date less than 20 days after filing, for no more than 120 days. The emergency action is renewable once for no more than 60 days. Symbology in amended emergency sections. New language added to an existing section is indicated by the use of bold text. [Brackets] indicate deletion of existing material within a section. TITLE 1. ADMINISTRATION Part II. Texas Ethics Commission Chapter 5. Campaign Financing Subchapter B. Reporting Forms Appointment of General-Purpose Committee Campaign Treasurer 1 TAC sec.5.2 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts an emergency basis new sec.5.2, concerning the establishment of the form for appointing a general-purpose committee campaign treasurer. The Texas Ethics Commission has determined that the emergency adoption of the new section is necessary and in the public interest in order to comply with the Texas Election Code, sec.252.003, as amended by Senate Bill 1 of the 72nd Texas Legislature, effective January 1, 1992. The Texas Ethics Commission finds that an emergency exists in that: the Texas Election Code, sec.252.003, has been amended effective January 1, 1992. The amendment requires additional information to be filed; the Texas Constitution, Article III, sec.24a created the Texas Ethics Commission and gives the commission such powers and duties as the legislature may provide. The legislature has enacted Article 6252-9d.1, effective January 1, 1992, which confers on the commission the power to administer and enforce the Texas Election Code, Title 15, and the power to prescribe forms for reports. The new section concerning the Texas Election Code, Title 15, is adopted on an emergency basis under Article 6252-9d.1, sec.1.11(b)(9), which confers upon the commission the authority to adopt rules. sec.5.2. Appointment of General-Purpose Committee Campaign Treasurer. The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the appointment of general-purpose committee campaign treasurer from prescribed by the commission on January 13, 1992 as follows. This form is available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 16, 1992. TRD-9200742 Jim Mathieson Staff Attorney Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: January 16, 1992 Expiration date: May 15, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 406-0100 Appointment of Candidate's Campaign Treasurer 1 TAC sec.5.3 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts on an emergency basis new sec.5.3 concerning the form for appointing a candidate's campaign treasurer. The Texas Ethics Commission has determined that the emergency adoption of the new section is necessary and in the public interest in order to comply with the Texas Election Code, sec.251.031, as amended by Senate Bill 1 of the 72nd Texas Legislature, effective January 1, 1992. The commission finds that an emergency exists in that the Texas Election Code, sec.251.031, has been amended effective January 1, 1992. The amendment requires additional information to be filed. The Texas Constitution, Article III, sec.24a, created the Texas Ethics Commission and gives the commission such powers and duties as the legislature may provide. The legislature has enacted Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252- 9d.1, effective January 1, 1992, which confers on the commission the power to administer and enforce Title 15, Texas Election Code, and the power to prescribe forms for reports. The new section is adopted on an emergency basis under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9d.1, sec.1.11(b)(9) which confers upon the commission the authority to adopt rules. sec.5.3. Appointment of Candidate's Campaign Treasurer.
    The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the Appointment of Candidate's Campaign Treasurer Form prescribed by the commission on January 13, 1992. This form is available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 16, 1992. TRD-9200733 Jim Mathieson Staff Attorney Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: January 16, 1992 Expiration date: May 15, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 406-0100 Appointment of Specific-Purpose Committee Campaign Treasurer 1 TAC sec.5.4 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts on an emergency basis new sec.5.4 concerning the form for appointing a specific-purpose committee campaign treasurer. The Texas Ethics Commission has determined that the emergency adoption of the new section is necessary and in the public interest in order to comply with the Texas Election Code, sec.251.0031, as amended by Senate Bill 1 of the 72nd Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, effective date January 1, 1992. The commission finds that an emergency exists in that the Texas Election Code, sec.251.0031, has been amended effective January 1, 1992. The amendment requires additional information to be filed. The Texas Constitution, Article III, sec.24a created the Texas Ethics Commission and gives the Commission such powers and duties as the Legislature may provide. The legislature has enacted Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9d.1, effective January 1, 1992, which confers on the commission the power to administer and enforce Title 15, Texas Election Code, and the power to prescribe forms for reports. The new section is adopted on an emergency basis under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9d.1, sec.1.11(b)(9) which confers upon the Commission the authority to adopt rules. sec.5.4. Appointment of Specific-Purpose Committee Campaign Treasurer. The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the Appointment of Specific-Purpose Committee Campaign Treasurer Form prescribed by the commission on January 13, 1992, as follows. This form is available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 16, 1992. TRD-9200730 Jim Mathieson Staff Attorney Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: January 16, 1992 Expiration date: May 15, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 406-0100 Designation of Final Report By Candidate 1 TAC sec.5.5 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts on an emergency basis new sec.5.5, concerning establishment of the form for designating a final report by a candidate. The Texas Ethics Commission has determined that the emergency adoption of the new section is necessary and in the public interest in order to comply with the Texas Election Code, sec.254.065, as amended by Senate Bill 1 of the 72nd Texas Legislature, effective January 1, 1992. The Texas Ethics Commission finds that an emergency exists in that: the Texas Election Code, sec.254.065 has been amended effective January 1, 1992. The amendment requires additional information to be filed; the Texas Constitution, Article III, sec.24a created the Texas Ethics Commission and gives the commission such powers and duties as the legislature may provide. The legislature has enacted Article 6252-9d.1, effective January 1, 1992, which confers on the commission the power to administer and enforce the Texas Election Code, Title 15, and the power to prescribe forms for reports. The new section concerning the Texas Election Code, Title 15, is adopted on an emergency basis under Article 6252-9d.1, sec.1.11(b)(9), which confers upon the commission the authority to adopt rules. sec.5.5 Designation of Final Report by Candidate.
      The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the designation of final report by candidate form prescribed by the commission on January 13, 1992 as follows. This form is available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 16, 1992. TRD-9200738 Jim Mathieson Staff Attorney Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: January 16, 1992 Expiration date: May 15, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 406-0100 Designation of Final Report/Affidavit of Dissolution by Specific-Purpose Committee 1 TAC sec.5.6 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts on an emergency basis new sec.5.6, concerning establishment of the form for designating a final report and affidavit of dissolution by a specific-purpose committee. The Texas Ethics Commission has determined that the emergency adoption of the new section is necessary and in the public interest in order to comply with the Texas Election Code, sec.254.126 and sec.254.127, as amended by Senate Bill 1 of the 72nd Texas Legislature, effective January 1, 1992. The Texas Ethics Commission finds that an emergency exists in that: the Texas Election Code, sec.254.126 and sec.254.127 have been amended effective January 1, 1992. The amendment requires additional information to be filed; the Texas Constitution, Article III, sec.24a, created the Texas Ethics Commission and gives the commission such powers and duties as the legislature may provide. The legislature has enacted Article 6252-9d.1, effective January 1, 1992, which confers on the commission the power to administer and enforce the Texas Election Code, Title 15, and the power to prescribe forms for reports. The new sections concerning the Texas Election Code, Title 15, are adopted on an emergency basis under Article 6252-9d.1, sec.1.11(b)(9), which confers upon the commission the authority to adopt rules. sec.5.6. Designation of Final Report/Affidavit of Dissolution by Specific- Purpose Committee. The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the designation of final report/affidavit of dissolution by specific-purpose committee form prescribed by the commission on January 13, 1992 as follows. This form is available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 16, 1992. TRD-9200736 Jim Mathieson Staff Attorney Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: January 16, 1992 Expiration date: May 15, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 406-0100 Affidavit of Dissolution For General-Purpose Committee 1 TAC sec.5.7 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts on an emergency basis new sec.5.7, concerning establishment of the form for dissolution of a general-purpose committee. The Texas Ethics Commission has determined that the emergency adoption of the new section is necessary and in the public interest in order to comply with the Texas Election Code, sec.254.159, as amended by Senate Bill 1 of the 72nd Texas Legislature, effective date January 1, 1992. The Texas Ethics Commission finds that an emergency exists in that: the Texas Election Code, sec.254.159, has been amended effective January 1, 1992. The amendment requires additional information to be filed; the Texas Constitution, Article III, sec.24a created the Texas Ethics Commission and gives the commission such powers and duties as the legislature may provide. The legislature has enacted Article 6252-9d.1, effective January 1, 1992, which confers on the commission the power to administer and enforce the Texas Election Code, Title 15, and the power to prescribe forms for reports. The new section concerning the Texas Election Code, Title 15, is adopted on an emergency basis under Article 6252-9d.1, sec.1.11(b)(9), which confers upon the commission the authority to adopt rules. sec.5.7. Affidavit of Dissolution for General-Purpose Committee. The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the affidavit of dissolution for general-purpose committee form prescribed by the commission on January 13, 1992 as follows. This form is available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 16, 1992. TRD-9200734 Jim Mathieson Staff Attorney Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: January 16, 1992 Expiration date: May 15, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 406-0100 General Purpose Committee Monthly Sworn Report of Contributions and Expenditures 1 TAC sec.5.8 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts on an emergency basis new sec.5.8, concerning the form for reporting monthly contributions and expenditures by a general- purpose committee. The Texas Ethics Commission has determined that the emergency adoption of the new section is necessary and in the public interest in order to comply with Title 15, Texas Election Code, as amended by Senate Bill 1 of the 72nd Texas Legislature, effective date January 1, 1992. The commission finds that an emergency exists in that Title 15, Texas Election Code has been amended effective January 1, 1992. The amendment requires certain information to be filed. The Texas Constitution, Article III, sec.24a created the Texas Ethics Commission and gives the commission such powers and duties as the legislature may provide. The legislature has enacted Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9d.1, effective January 1, 1992, which confers on the commission the power to administer and enforce Title 15, Texas Election Code, and the power to prescribe forms for reports. The new section is adopted on an emergency basis under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9d.1, sec.1.11(b)(9) which confers upon the commission the authority to adopt rules. sec.5.8. General-Purpose Committee Monthly Sworn Report of Contributions and Expenditures.
        The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the General-Purpose Committee Monthly Sworn Report of Contributions and Expenditures Form prescribed by the commission on January 13, 1992, as follows. This form is available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. insert page 2 insert page 4 insert page 6 insert page 8 insert page 10 insert page 12 [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 17, 1992. TRD-9200790 Jim Mathieson Staff Attorney Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: January 17, 1992 Expiration date: May 15, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 406-0100 General-Purpose Committee Sworn Report of Contributions and Expenditures 1 TAC sec.5.9 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts on an emergency basis new sec.5.9 concerning the form for reporting contributions and expenditures by a general-purpose committee. The Texas Ethics Commission has determined that the emergency adoption of the new section is necessary and in the public interest in order to comply with Title 15, Texas Election Code, sec. s254.036, 254.153, and 254.154, as amended by Senate Bill 1 of the 72nd Texas Legislature, effective date January 1, 1992. The commission finds that an emergency exists in that Title 15, Texas Election Code, has been amended effective January 1, 1992. The amendment requires certain information to be filed. The Texas Constitution, Article III, sec.24a, created the Texas Ethics Commission and gives the commission such powers and duties as the legislature may provide. The legislature has enacted Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252- 9d.1, effective January 1, 1992, which confers on the commission the power to administer and enforce Title 15, Texas Election Code, and the power to prescribe forms for reports. The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the new section on an emergency basis under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9d.1, sec.1.11(b)(9) which confers upon the commission the authority to adopt rules. sec.5.9. General-Purpose Committee Sworn Report of Contributions and Expenditures. The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the General-Purpose Committee Sworn Report of Contributions and Expenditures Form prescribed by the commission on January 13, 1992, as follows. This form is available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. insert page 2 insert page 4 insert page 6 insert page 8 insert page 10 insert page 12 [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 17, 1992. TRD-9200857 Jim Mathieson Staff Attorney Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: January 21, 1992 Expiration date: May 20, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 406-0100 1 TAC sec.5.10 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts on an emergency basis new sec.5.10 concerning the form for reporting contributions and expenditures by a specific-purpose committee. The Texas Ethics Commission has determined that the emergency adoption of the new section is necessary and in the public interest in order to comply with Title 15, Texas Election Code, sec. s254.036, 254.123, and 254.124, as amended by Senate Bill 1 of the 72nd Texas Legislature, effective date January 1, 1992. The commission finds that an emergency exists in that Title 15, Texas Election Code, has been amended effective January 1, 1992. The amendment requires certain information to be filed. The Texas Constitution, Article III, sec.24a, created the Texas Ethics Commission and gives the commission such powers and duties as the legislature may provide. The legislature has enacted Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252- 9d.1, effective January 1, 1992, which confers on the commission the power to administer and enforce Title 15, Texas Election Code, and the power to prescribe forms for reports. The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the new section on an emergency basis under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9d.1, sec.1.11(b)(9), which confers upon the commission the authority to adopt rules. sec.5.10. Specific-Purpose Committee Sworn Report of Contributions and Expenditures. The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the Specific-Purpose Committee Sworn Report of Contributions and Expenditures Form prescribed by the commission on January 13, 1992, as follows. This form is available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. insert page 2 insert page 4 insert page 6 insert page 8 insert page 10 insert page 12 insert page 14 [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 17, 1992. TRD-9200854 Jim Mathieson Staff Attorney Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: January 21, 1992 Expiration date: May 20, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 406-0100 Chapter 7. Personal Financial Disclosure Subchapter B. Reporting Forms Financial Statement 1 TAC sec.7.51 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts on an emergency basis new sec.7.51, concerning establishment of the form for state officers and employees to disclose their finances through the filing of a financial statement. The Texas Ethics Commission has determined that the emergency adoption of the new section is necessary and in the public interest in order to comply with Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9b sec.3, as amended by Senate Bill 1 of the 72nd Texas Legislature, effective date January 1, 1992. The Texas Ethics Commission finds that an emergency exists in that: Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9b, has been amended effective January 1, 1992. The article requires certain information to be filed; The Texas Constitution, Article III, sec.24a created the Texas Ethics Commission and gives the commission such powers and duties as the legislature may provide. The legislature has enacted Article 6252-9d.1, effective January 1, 1992, which confers on the commission the power to administer and enforce Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9b, and the power to prescribe forms for reports. The new sections concerning Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9b, are adopted on an emergency basis under Article 6252-9d.1, sec.1.11(b)(9), which confers upon the commission the authority to adopt rules. sec.7.51. Financial Statement.
          The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the financial statement form prescribed by the commission on January 13, 1992 as follows. This form is available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. insert page 2 insert page 4 insert page 6 insert page 8 insert page 10 insert page 12 [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 17, 1992. TRD-9200793 Jim Mathieson Staff Attorney Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: January 17, 1992 Expiration date: May 16, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 406-0100 Chapter 10. Registration and Regulation of Lobbyists 1 TAC sec.10.34 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts on an emergency basis new sec.10.34, which establishes the form Lobbyist Activity Report. The Texas Ethics Commission has determined that the emergency adoption of the new section is necessary and in the public interest in order to comply with Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9d.1, and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 305. The Texas Ethics Commission finds that an emergency exists in that: Texas Government Code, Chapter 305 requires that certain information be filed with the commission after January 1, 1992, and that it be done between the first and the 10th of each month. Article III, Section 24a of the Texas Constitution created the Texas Ethics Commission and gives the commission such powers and duties as the legislature may provide. The legislature has enacted Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9d.1, effective January 1, 1992, which confers on the commission the power to administer and enforce the Texas Government Code, Chapter 305, and the power to prescribe forms for reports. The Texas Ethics Commission is authorized to adopt the new rules and forms concerning the Texas Government Code, Chapter 305, by Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9d.1, sec.1.11(b)(9) which confers upon the commission the authority to adopt rules. sec.10.34. Lobbyist Activity Report. The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the Lobbyist Activity Report form prescribed by the commission on January 13, 1992, as follows. This form is available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P. O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. insert page 2 insert page 4 insert page 6 insert page 8 insert page 10 insert page 12 insert page 14 Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 16, 1992. TRD-9200740 Jim Mathieson Staff Attorney Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: January 16, 1992 Expiration date: May 15, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 406-0100 TITLE 34. PUBLIC FINANCE Part I. Comptroller of Public Accountancy Chapter 3. Tax Administration Subchapter A. General Rules 34 TAC sec.3.8 The Comptroller of Public Accounts is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of amended sec.3.8, for a 60-day period effective January 23, 1992. The text of amended sec.3.8 was originally published in the September 25, 1991, issue of the Texas Register (16 TexReg 5445). Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 21, 1992 TRD-9200913 Anne Hildebrand Agency Liaison Comptroller of Public Accountancy Effective date: January 23, 1992 Expiration date: March 23, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-4028 Subchapter BB. Battery Sales Fee 34 TAC sec.3.711 The Comptroller of Public Accounts is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.3.711, for a 60-day period effective January 23, 1992. The text of new sec.3.711 was originally published in the September 25, 1991, issue of the Texas Register (16 TexReg 5447). Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 21, 1992. TRD-9200914 Anne Hildebrand Agency Liaison Comptroller of Public Accountancy Effective date: January 23, 1992 Expiration date: March 23, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-4028