ADOPTED RULES An agency may take final action on a section 30 days after a proposal has been published in the Texas Register. The section becomes effective 20 days after the agency files the correct document with the Texas Register, unless a later date is specified or unless a federal statute or regulation requires implementation of the action on shorter notice. If an agency adopts the section without any changes to the proposed text, only the preamble of the notice and statement of legal authority will be published. If an agency adopts the section with changes to the proposed text, the proposal will be republished with the changes. TITLE 16. ECONOMIC REGULATION Part I. Railroad Commission of Texas Chapter 5. Transportation Division Subchapter P. Commercial Zones 16 TAC sec.5.294 The Railroad Commission of Texas adopts an amendment to sec.5.294, concerning existing commercial zones, without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 29, 1994, issue of the Texas Register (19 TexReg 2165). The amendment expands the Dallas and Fort Worth commercial zones to include Grayson County. It is in the public interest to expand the Dallas and Fort Worth commercial zones in order to facilitate industrial relocation and expansion in Grayson county. Additionally, it is in the public interest to expand the boundaries of the Dallas and Fort Worth commercial zones because of the growth and expansion that have taken place between the current commercial zone boundaries and Grayson county. Grayson county and its communities are adjacent to and commercially a part of the Dallas and Forth Worth commercial zones. The amendment will facilitate the expedited movement of goods between Grayson county and other points in the commercial zones, and will promote the use of for-hire carriers. Twenty-eight public comments were received during the 30-day comment period, and 27 witnesses appeared and testified at a public hearing regarding the proposed expansion. All of the witnesses and comments, except one, were in favor of the expansion. Those in support of the proposal stated generally that the commercial relationship between Grayson county and the Dallas/Fort Worth area was so intertwined that business development was being severely hindered by being excluded from the zones. Comments in opposition were filed by Central Freight Lines Inc. Central urged the commission to adopt its pending rate flexibility rulemaking proposal in lieu of the proposed expansion of the Dallas and Fort Worth commercial zones. In the alternative, Central stated that the instant proposal should be rejected because Grayson County is not physically adjacent to or commercial a part of the commercial zones. Central did not state that this amendment would have an adverse affect on existing common carriers. The following groups and associations commented in favor of the proposed amendment: Sherman Chamber of Commerce, Sherman Industrial District, Inc., Denison Chamber of Commerce, and Denison Industrial Foundation (Petitioners); Grayson County Airport; City of Whitewright; Johnson and Johnson Medical, Inc.; City of Howe; Starr Aircraft; Downtown Denison, Inc.; Premium Distributing Co. , Inc.; Denison Industries; City of Denison; Bayless-Hall Insurance; The Pillsbury Co.; Reedrill, Inc.; ConAgra Flour Milling; Texoma Council of Governments; The Folger Coffee Co.; Grayson County Commissioners; Redpath Apparel Group; Texoma Medical Center; Lake Texoma Association; Ag Processing, Inc.; Texas Instruments; Ryder Commercial Leasing and Services and Mobil Oil Corporation. The following group commented against the proposed amendment: Central Freight Lines Inc. The commission disagrees with Central's assertions. The present rulemaking is not the appropriate forum to consider Central's proposed rulemaking regarding rate flexibility. Furthermore, the commission disagrees with Central's assertions that Grayson county is no adjacent to or commercially a part of the present commercial zones. The evidence has demonstrated that those two elements have been met by the petitioners. The commission agrees that Grayson county meets the requirements to be included in the Dallas and Forth Worth commercial zones. Grayson county is physically adjacent to Denton and Collin Counties, which are in the present zones. Also, there is significant interchange of workers, goods and services between communities in Grayson county and communities located within the present zones. Expansion of the commercial zones would acknowledge and accommodate the growth of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, and will further enhance development in the Grayson county area. The amendment is adopted pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes, Article 911b, sec.1(g) (Vernon Supplement 1994), which authorize the commission to define and prescribe commercial zones adjacent to and commercially a part of any specified incorporated municipality. The following is the statute affected by this rule: Texas Civil Statutes, Article 911b, sec.5.294 (Vernon 1964 and Vernon Supplement 1994). This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 1994. TRD-9441945 Mary Ross McDonald Assistant Director, Legal Division, Gas Utilities/LP-Gas Section Railroad Commission of Texas Effective date: June 28, 1994 Proposal publication date: March 29, 1994 For further information, please call: (512) 463-7013 TITLE 37. PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS Part IX. Texas Commission on Jail Standards Chapter 273. Medical Services in County Jails 37 TAC sec.273.6 The Texas Commission on Jail Standards adopts new sec.273.6, concerning Medical Services in County Jails, without changes to the proposed text as published in the April 19, 1994, issue of the Texas Register (19 TexReg 2897). Adoption of this rule establishes a tuberculosis screening plan as required by the Texas Department of Health. The rule functions to provide proper screening of inmates in county jails for tuberculosis. No comments were received regarding adoption of the new section. The new rule is adopted under the Government Code, Chapter 511, which provides the Texas Commission on Jail Standards with the authority to adopt reasonable rules and procedures establishing standards for the construction, equipment, maintenance, and operation of county jails. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on June 8, 1994. TRD-9441971 Jack E. Crump Executive Director Texas Commission on Jail Standards Effective date: June 29, 1994 Proposal publication date: April 19, 1994 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5505 Chapter 300. Fees and Payments Tuberculosis Screening Payment 37 TAC sec.sec.300.80-300.84 The Texas Commission on Jail Standards adopts new sec. sec.300.80-300.84, concerning Fees and Payments, without changes to the proposed text as published in the April 19, 1994, issue of the Texas Register (19 TexReg 2898). Adoption of these rules establishes procedures for reimbursing counties for part of the expenses incurred in screening and treating county inmates for tuberculosis. The new rules function to provide a method for counties to receive monetary compensation for screening and treating inmates for tuberculosis. No comments were received regarding adoption of the new sections. The new rules are adopted under the Government Code, Chapter 511, which provides the Texas Commission on Jail Standards with the authority to revise, amend, or change rules and procedures if necessary. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on June 8, 1994. TRD-9441970 Jack E. Crump Executive Director Texas Commission on Jail Standards Effective date: June 29, 1994 Proposal publication date: April 19, 1994 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5505