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 C. Rules Concerning Reports 1 TAC sec.sec.5.21, 5.23, 5.25 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts on an emergency basis new sec.sec.5.21, 5.23, and 5.25 concerning an exception to reporting the name of each candidate or officeholder who benefits from a direct campaign expenditure by certain specific-purpose committees; the filing of reports after a special legislative session; and officeholder accounts. The Texas Ethics Commission has determined that the emergency adoption of the new sections are necessary and in the public interest in order to comply with Title 15, Texas Election Code, sec.sec.251.031(a)(7), 254.0391, and 253.040, as amended by Senate Bill 1 of the 72nd Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, effective date January 1, 1992. The Texas Ethics 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 on or after January 1, 1992. Failure to disclose information correctly and accurately could result in civil penalties being imposed. The Texas Constitution, Article III, sec.24a, created the Texas Ethics Commission 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 promulgate and adopt rules. The new sections are adopted under Title 15, Texas Election Code, by Article 6252-9d.1, sec.1.11(b)(9), which confers upon the commission the authority to adopt rules. sec.5.21. Exception Concerning the Reporting by Certain Specific-Purpose Committees the Name of Each Candidate or Officeholder Benefiting from a Direct Campaign Expenditure.
    A specific-purpose committee which supports a candidate or officeholder for statewide office; a district office filled by voters of more than one county; state senator; state representative; or the State Board of Education is not required to report the name and the office sought or held by the candidate or officeholder who benefits from a direct campaign expenditure under the Texas Election Code, sec.254.031(a)(7). sec.5.23. Filing of Report After Special Legislative Session. A sworn report of contributions required to be filed by the Texas Election Code, sec.254.0391, is not required to be filed if no contributions were accepted during the applicable filing period. sec.5.25. Officeholder Accounts.
      Officeholders who maintain officeholder and campaign contributions in bank accounts must deposit the officeholder contributions in only those accounts containing campaign contributions. The Texas Election Code, sec.253.040, does not require all officeholder and campaign contributions to be deposited in one bank account. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 2, 1992. TRD-9203068 Jim Mathieson Staff Attorney Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: March 3, 1992 Expiration date: July 1, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Chapter 7. Personal Financial Disclosure Subchapter A. Disclosure Statements Expenditures Previously Reported 1 TAC sec.7.3 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts on an emergency basis new sec.7.3 which excepts the double reporting of previously reported expenditures permitted under the Texas Penal Code, sec.36.07(b) (Vernon's Supplement 1991). 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, (Vernon's Supplement 1991). The Texas Ethics Commission finds that an emergency exists in that: Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9b (Vernon's Supplement 1991), requires that certain information must be filed with the commission after January 1, 1992, and that it be done on certain forms promulgated by the Texas Ethics Commission. Further, this information can be reported pursuant to different statutory authority which may result in a duplication of filing resulting in a waste of resources, duplication of effort, and harm to the public. 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 Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9b, (Vernon's Supplement 1991), and the power to promulgate rules. The new section is adopted on an emergency basis under Title 15, Texas Election Code, by Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9d.1, sec.1.11(b)(9), which confers upon the commission the authority to adopt rules. sec.7.3. Expenditures Reported under Title 15, Texas Election Code. Any person who has reported the receipt of conference transportation, meals, or lodging expenses permitted under the Texas Penal Code, sec.36.07, on that person's Candidate's Sworn Report of Contributions and Expenditures filed pursuant to Title 15, Texas Election Code, is not required to again list that information on that person's Financial Statement filed pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9b (Vernon's Supplement 1991). Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 2, 1992. TRD-9203069 Jim Mathieson Staff Attorney Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: March 3, 1992 Expiration date: July 1, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 TITLE 37. PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTION Part XIII. Texas Commission on Fire Protection Chapter 501. Flammable Liquids 37 TAC sec.sec.501.1-501.5, 501.7 The Texas Commission on Fire Protection adopts on an emergency basis sec.sec.501.1-501.5, and 501.7, concerning rules for the safe storage, handling and use of flammable liquids at retail service stations. Adoption of these amendments on an emergency basis is necessary in order to provide continuous administrative regulation and guidelines for the safe storage, handling, and use of flammable liquids. These sections ensure compliance with the most updated construction and installation practices available for underground and aboveground flammable liquids storage tanks in order to promote public fire safety. The amendments are adopted on an emergency basis under the Health and Safety Code, Chapter 753, sec.753.003, which provides the State Fire Marshal with the authority to formulate, adopt, and promulgate rules and regulations for the safe storage, handling, and use of flammable liquids in accordance with this article. sec.501.1. Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to administer [through the state fire marshal] the law set forth in the Health and Safety Code, Chapter 753, regarding the safe storage, handling, and use of flammable liquids at retail service stations [and aircraft fueling facilities]. sec.501.2. Title. The sections of this subchapter shall be known as and may be cited as the rules for the safe storage, handling, and use of flammable liquids at retail service stations [ and aircraft fueling facilities]. sec.501.3. Applicability of Sections. The sections of this subchapter shall apply to any person engaged in the business of the storage, handling, dispensing, and use of flammable liquids at retail service stations, [aircraft fueling facilities,] and bulk plants operated in conjunction with retail service stations. sec.501.4. Definitions. The following words, and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. [Aircraft fueling facility-Airport fueling system as defined by National Fire Protection Association Standard 407.] sec.501.5. Adopted Standards.
        The commission
          [board] adopts by reference the following copyrighted standards and recommendations, except to the extent they are in conflict with sections of this subchapter or any Texas statutes or federal law. The standards are published by and are available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269: (1) NFPA 30-1990
            [1987], Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code; (2) NFPA 30A-1990
              [1987], Automotive and Marine Service Station Code, including the Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA Log Number 312R) adopted by the NFPA in 1991, except for Section 2-4.2 of the Tentative Interim Amendment concerning tank location and capacity. [(3) NFPA 407-1985, Aircraft Fuel Servicing.] sec.501.7. Severability. If any provision of this subchapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or any other application of these rules
                [this subchapter] which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application. To this end, all provisions of this subchapter are declared to be severable. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 2, 1992. TRD-9203055 Jack Woods General Counsel Texas Commission on Fire Protection Effective date: March 2, 1992 Expiration date: June 30, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 322-3550