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 3. Practice and Procedure Subchapter C. Sworn Compaints 1 TAC sec.sec.3.111, 3.113, 3.115, 3.117, 3.119, 3.131, 3.133, 3. 135, 3.137 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.sec.3.111, 3.113, 3.115, 3.117, 3.119, 3.131, 3.133, 3.135, and 3.137, for a 60-day period effective June 17, 1992. The text of new sec.sec.3.111, 3. 113, 3.115, 3.117, 3.119, 3.131, 3.133, 3.135, and 3.137 was originally published in the February 25, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 1489). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206021 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: June 17, 1992 Expiration date: August 16, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Subchapter B. Forms Sworn Complaint and Affidavit 1 TAC sec.3.211 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.3.211, for a 60-day period effective June 12, 1992. The text of new sec.3.211 was originally published in the February 21, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 1423). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206022 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: June 12, 1992 Expiration date: August 11, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Notices 1 TAC sec.sec.3.213, 3.215, 3.217, 3.219 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.sec.3.213, 3.215, 3.217, and 3.219, for a 60-day period effective June 12, 1992. The text of new sec.sec.3.213, 3.215, 3.217, and 3.219 was originally published in the February 21, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 1431). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206023 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: June 12, 1992 Expiration date: August 11, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Chapter 5. Campaign Financing Subchapter A. Contribution and Expenditure Reports 1 TAC sec.5.1 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.5.1, for a 60-day period effective May 12, 1992. The text of new sec.5.1 was originally published in the January 17, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 356). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206029 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel agency Effective date: May 12, 1992 Expiration date: July 11, 1992 For further information, please call: Subchapter B. Reporting Forms Appointment of General-Purpose Committee Campaign Treasurer 1 TAC sec.5.2 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.5.2, for a 60-day period effective May 15, 1992. The text of new sec.5.2 was originally published in the January 28, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 505). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206006 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: May 15, 1992 Expiration date: July 14, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Appointment of Candidate's Campaign Treasurer 1 TAC sec.5.3 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.5.3, for a 60-day period effective May 15, 1992. The text of new sec.5.3 was originally published in the January 28, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 508). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206007 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: May 15, 1992 Expiration date: July 14, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Appointment of Specific-Purpose Committee Campaign Treasurer 1 TAC sec.5.4 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.5.4, for a 60-day period effective May 15, 1992. The text of new sec.5.4 was originally published in the January 28, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 511). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206008 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: May 15, 1992 Expiration date: July 14, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Designation of Final Report By Candidate 1 TAC sec.5.5 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.5.5, for a 60-day period effective May 15, 1992. The text of new sec.5.5 was originally published in the January 28, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 515). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206009 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: May 15, 1992 Expiration date: July 14, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Designation of Final Report/Affidavit of Dissolution by Specific Purpose Committee 1 TAC sec.5.6 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.5.6, for a 60-day period effective May 15, 1992. The text of new sec.5.6 was originally published in the January 28, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 518). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206010 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: May 15, 1992 Expiration date: July 14, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Affidavit of Dissolution For General-Purpose Committee 1 TAC sec.5.7 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.5.7, for a 60-day period effective May 15, 1992. The text of new sec.5.7 was originally published in the January 28, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 520). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206011 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: May 15, 1992 Expiration date: July 14, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 General Purpose Committee Monthly Sworn Report of Contributions and Expenditures 1 TAC sec.5.8 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.5.8, for a 60-day period effective May 15, 1992. The text of new sec.5.8 was originally published in the January 28, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 522). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206012 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: May 15, 1992 Expiration date: July 14, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 1 TAC sec.5.9 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.5.9, for a 60-day period effective May 20, 1992. The text of new sec.5.9 was originally published in the January 28, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 537). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206013 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: May 20, 1992 Expiration date: July 19, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Specific-Purpose Committee Sworn Report of Contributions and Expenditures 1 TAC sec.5.10 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.5.10, for a 60-day period effective May 20, 1992. The text of new sec.5.10 was originally published in the January 28, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 551). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206014 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: May 20, 1992 Expiration date: July 19, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Candidtate/Officeholder Sworn Report of Contributions and Expenditures 1 TAC sec.5.11 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.5.11, for a 60-day period effective May 23, 1992. The text of new sec.5.11 was originally published in the January 31, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 741). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206015 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: May 23, 1992 Expiration date: July 22, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Notice of Intent to File Monthly Sworn Reports of Contributions and Expenditures or Notice of Intent to Revert to the Regular Filing Schedule 1 TAC sec.5.12 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.5.12, for a 60-day period effective May 23, 1992. The text of new sec.5.12 was originally published in the January 31, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 756). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206016 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: May 23, 1992 Expiration date: July 22, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Subchapter C. Rules Concerning Reports 1 TAC sec.sec.5.21, 5.23, 5.25 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.sec.5.21, 5.23, and 5.25, for a 60-day period effective July 1, 1992. The text of new sec.sec.5.21, 5.23, and 5.25 was originally published in the March 10, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 1795). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206024 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: July 1, 1992 Expiration date: August 30, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Chapter 6. Campaign Financing Subchapter B. Reporting Forms 1 TAC sec.6.13 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts on an emergency basis new sec.6.13 which establishes the form for appointing a state chair 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 Title 15, Texas Election Code, as amended by Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252- 9d.1. The Texas Ethics Commission finds that an emergency exists in that: Title 15, Texas Election Code, as amended effective January 1, 1992, requires certain information to be filed with the appropriate filing authority. Whereas failure to file those reports may result in the imposition of criminal and civil penalties, it is necessary to adopt forms for the filing of those reports. 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 Title 15, Texas Election Code, and the power to prescribe forms for reports. The new section is adopted on an emergency basis 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.6.13. Appointment of State Chair Candidate's Campaign Treasurer. The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the Appointment of State Chair Candidate's Campaign Treasurer
    form prescribed by the commission on April 23, 1992. This form is published by and available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9205999 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: April 30, 1992 Expiration date: September 27, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 1 TAC sec.6.14 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts on an emergency basis new sec.6.14 which establishes the form for the reporting of contributions and expenditures by a candidate or officeholder for state chair of a political party. 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 Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252- 9d.1. The Texas Ethics Commission finds that an emergency exists in that: Title 15, Texas Election Code, as amended effective January 1, 1992, requires certain information to be filed with the appropriate filing authority. Whereas failure to file those reports may result in the imposition of criminal and civil penalties, it is necessary to adopt forms for the filing of those reports. 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 Title 15, Texas Election Code, and the power to prescribe forms for reports. The new section is adopted on an emergency basis 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.6.14. State Chair Candidate/Officeholder Sworn Report of Contributions and Expenditures.
      The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the State Chair Candidate/Officeholder Sworn Report of Contributions and Expenditures
        form prescribed by the commission on April 23, 1992. This form is published by and available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711- 2070. insert insert insert insert insert insert [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206001 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: April 30, 1992 Expiration date: September 27, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 1 TAC sec.6.15 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts on an emergency basis new sec.6.15 which establishes the form for designating a final report by a candidate for state chair of a political party. 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 Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252- 9d.1. The Texas Ethics Commission finds that an emergency exists in that: Title 15, Texas Election Code, as amended effective January 1, 1992, requires certain information to be filed with the appropriate filing authority. Whereas failure to file those reports may result in the imposition of criminal and civil penalties, it is necessary to adopt forms for the filing of those reports. 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 Title 15, Texas Election Code, and the power to prescribe forms for reports. The new section is adopted on an emergency basis 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.6.15. Designation of Final Report by State Chair Candidate. The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the Designation of Final Report by State Chair Candidate
          form prescribed by the commission on April 23, 1992. This form is published by and available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206003 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: April 30, 1992 Expiration date: September 27, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 1 TAC sec.6.17 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts on an emergency basis new sec.6.17, which establishes the form for the reporting of contributions and expenditures by political parties accepting contributions from corporations and labor unions. 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 Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252- 9d.1. The Texas Ethics Commission finds that an emergency exists in that: Title 15, Texas Election Code, as amended effective January 1, 1992, requires certain information to be filed with the appropriate filing authority. Whereas failure to file those reports may result in the imposition of criminal and civil penalties, it is necessary to adopt forms for the filing of those reports. 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 Title 15, Texas Election Code, and the power to prescribe forms for reports. The new section is adopted on an emergency basis 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.6.17. Political Party Sworn Report of Contributions and Expenditures. The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the Political Party Sworn Report of Contributions and Expenditures
            form prescribed by the commission on April 23, 1992. This form is published by and available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. insert page insert page insert page insert page [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206005 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: April 30, 1992 Expiration date: September 27, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Chapter 7. Personal Financial Disclosure Subchapter A. Disclosure Statements Penalty for Late Filing 1 TAC sec.7.1 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.7.1, for a 60-day period effective May 12, 1992. The text of new sec.7.1 was originally published in the January 17, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 356). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206017 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: May 12, 1992 Expiration date: July 11, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Expenditures Previously Reported 1 TAC sec.7.3 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.7.3, for a 60-day period effective July 1, 1992. The text of new sec.7.3 was originally published in the March 10, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 1795). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206025 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: July 1, 1992 Expiration date: August 30, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Subchapter B. Reporting Forms Financial Statement 1 TAC sec.7.51 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.7.51, for a 60-day period effective May 16, 1992. The text of new sec.7.51 was originally published in the January 28, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 567). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206018 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: May 16, 1992 Expiration date: July 15, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Chapter 9. Advisory Opinions 1 TAC sec.sec.9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 9.7 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of the new sec.sec.9.1, 9.3, 9.5, and 9.7, for a 60-day period effective July 21, 1992. The text of the new sec.sec.9.1, 9.3, 9.5, and 9.7 was originally published in the March 31, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 2317). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206026 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: July 21, 1992 Expiration date: September 19, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Chapter 10. Registration and Regulation of Lobbyists 1 TAC sec.sec.10.1, 10.3, 10.5, 10.7, 10.9, 10.11, 10.13, 10.15, 10. 17, 10.19, 10.21, 10.23, 10.25, 10.27, 10.29, 10.31, 10.33 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.sec.10.1, 10.3, 10.5, 10.7, 10.9, 10.11, 10.13, 10.15, 10.17, 10. 19, 10.21, 10.23, 10.25, 10.27, 10.29, 10.31, 10.33, for a 60-day period effective May 7, 1992. The text of new sec.sec.10.1, 10.3, 10.5, 10.7, 10.9, 10.11, 10.13, 10.15, 10.17, 10.19, 10.21, 10.23, 10.25, 10.27, 10.29, 10.31, 10.33 was originally published in the January 17, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 356). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206027 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: May 7, 1992 Expiration date: July 6, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 1 TAC sec.10.34 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.10.34, for a 60-day period effective May 15, 1992. The text of new sec.10.34 was originally published in the January 28, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 583). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206019 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: May 15, 1992 Expiration date: July 14, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 1 TAC sec.10.35 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.10.35, for a 60-day period effective May 23, 1992. The text of new sec.10.35 was originally published in the January 31, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 759). Issued in Austin, Texas on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206020 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: May 23, 1992 Expiration date: July 22, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 Chapter 15. Legislative Per Diem 1 TAC sec.15.1 The Texas Ethics Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of new sec.15.1, for a 60-day period effective May 7, 1992. The text of new sec.15.1 was originally published in the January 17, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 365). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9206028 Jim Mathieson Assistant General Counsel Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: May 7, 1992 Expiration date: July 6, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800 TITLE 43. TRANSPORTATION Part I. Texas Department of Transportation Chapter 25. Division of Maintenance and Operations Oversize and/or Overweight Permits 43 TAC sec.25.62 The Texas Department of Transportation adopts on an emergency basis an amendment to sec.25.62, concerning permit issuance requirements and procedures previously adopted on an emergency basis on March 26, 1992 (17 TexReg 2365). Subsection (f)(1)(B)(iv) is amended to clarify: that the department, its commissioners, and its employees will be named as additional insureds, instead of jointly and severally, with the shipper and permittee; that the policy limits are per occurrence instead of per incident; and that the policy is for comprehensive general liability insurance rather than for any and all liabilities. The rewording and clarification of this subsection is necessary to assure availability of insurance coverage to the shipper and permittee by conforming the language to standard insurance terms. Adoption on an emergency basis is necessary in order to avoid impending adverse economic impact on the state's economy during a period when the public policy of state government is to foster, encourage, and enhance the state's economic growth and its continued recovery from depressed economic conditions and high unemployment rates of recent years. The amendment is adopted on an emergency basis under Texas Civil Statutes, Articles 6666 and 6701a, which provide the Texas Transportation Commission with the authority to promulgate rules and regulations for the conduct of the work of the Texas Department of Transportation, and specifically to issue permits for the movement of oversize and/or overweight loads over the state highway system. sec.25.62. Permit Issuance Requirements and Procedures. (a)-(e) (No change.) (f) General provisions. (1) Multiple commodities. (A) (No change.) (B) When the transport of more than one commodity in a single load creates or makes greater an illegal dimension of length, width, or height the department may issue an oversize permit for such load subject to each of the following conditions. (i)-(ii) (No change.) (iv) The shipper and the permittee must file with the department a certificate of insurance on a form prescribed by the department, or otherwise acceptable to the department, naming the department, its commissioners, officers, and employees as named or additional
              insureds on its comprehensive general liability insurance policy for coverage
                [jointly and severally] in the amount of $5 million per occurrence,
                  [incident for any and all liabilities] including court costs and attorney fees, if any, which may arise from the transport of an oversized load under a permit issued pursuant to this subparagraph. Said insurance policy to be procured from a company licensed to transact insurance business in the State of Texas. (v)-(vii) (No change.) (2)-(7) (No change.) Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1992. TRD-9205993 Diane L. Northam Legal Administrative Assistant Texas Department of Transportation Effective date: April 30, 1992 Expiration date: July 24, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-8630