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 10. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PART I. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs 
CHAPTER 9.Texas Community Development Program
SUBCHAPTER A.Allocation of Program Funds
10 TAC sec.sec.9.1-9.4, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, 9.9, 9.10
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) adopts amendments 
to sec.sec.9.1-9.4, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, 9.9, and 9.10 concerning the allocation of 
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) non-entitlement area funds under the 
Texas Community Development Program (TCDP) without changes to the proposed text 
as published in the June 10, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 5625).
The amendments establish the standards and procedures by which TDHCA will 
allocate fiscal year 1997 community development, Young v. Cisneros, 
planning/capacity building, urgent need, economic development, colonia, and, 
housing funds. 
The amendments make changes to the application and selection criteria for the 
program fund categories. 
No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendments. 
The amendments are adopted under Texas Government Code, Chapter 2306, 
sec.2306.098, which provides TDHCA with the authority to allocate Community 
Development Block Grant non-entitlement area funds to eligible counties and 
municipalities according to department rules. 
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal 
counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 16, 1997.
TRD-9709249
Larry Paul Manley
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Effective date: August 5, 1997
Proposal publication date: June 10, 1997
For further information, please call: (512) 475-3726

10 TAC sec.9.11
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) adopts new 
sec.9.11, concerning the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 
non-entitlement area funds under the Texas Community Development Program, 
without changes to the proposed text as published in the June 10, 1997, issue of 
the Texas Register (22 TexReg 5637). 
The new section establishes the standards and procedures by which TDHCA will 
allocate fiscal year 1997 TCDP Small Towns Environment Program funds. The new 
section includes the fund application requirements and selection procedures. 
No comments were received regarding the adoption of the new section. 
Ruth Cedillo, director of the Texas Community Development Program, has 
determined that for the period that the new section is in effect there will be 
no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or 
administering the new section.
The new section is adopted under Texas Government Code, Chapter 2306, 
sec.2306.098, which provides TDHCA with the authority to allocate Community 
Development Block Grant non-entitlement area funds to eligible counties and 
municipalities according to department rules. 
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal 
counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 16, 1997.
TRD-9709248
Larry Paul Manley
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Effective date: August 5, 1997
Proposal publication date: June 10, 1997
For further information, please call: (512) 475-3726

TITLE 13. CULTURAL RESOURCES
PART II. Texas Historical Commission
CHAPTER 21. Local History Programs
The Texas Historical Commission (the commission) adopts the repeal of sec.21.30 
and new sec.21.30, concerning the Historic Texas Cemetery designation, without 
changes to the proposed text as published in the April 25, 1997, issue of the 
Texas Register (22 TexReg 3694). The repeal is adopted to allow the commission 
to replace sec.21.30 with new sec.21.30 which makes the text easier to 
understand and changes the age requirements to integrate the Historic Texas 
Cemetery requirements into the proposed state register of historic places once 
it is established. 
No comments were received regarding adoption of the repeal or new section.
13 TAC sec.21.30
The repeal is adopted under the Texas Government Code, Chapter 442, 
sec.442.005(q), which provides the Texas Historical Commission the authority to 
promulgate rules it considers proper for the effective administration of Texas 
Government Code, Chapter 442 (Senate Bill 365, 74th Legislature, 1995.) 
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal 
counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 14, 1997.
TRD-9709166
Curtis Tunnell
Executive Director
Texas Historical Commission
Effective date: August 4, 1997
Proposal publication date: April 25, 1997
For further information, please call: (512) 463-6100

The new section is adopted under the Texas Government Code, Chapter 442, 
(442.005(q), which provides the Texas Historical Commission the authority to 
promulgate rules it considers proper for the effective administration of Texas 
Government Code, Chapter 442 (Senate Bill 365, 74th Legislature, 1995.) 
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal 
counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 14, 1997.
TRD-9709167
Curtis Tunnell
Executive Director
Texas Historical Commission
Effective date: August 4, 1997
Proposal publication date: April 25, 1997
For further information, please call: (512) 463-6100

TITLE 31. NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
PART III. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
CHAPTER 53.Finance
License Fees and Boat and Motor Fees
31 TAC sec.sec.53.2-53.6, 53.8 and 53.10
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission in a regularly scheduled public hearing, 
June 5, 1997 adopted repeal of sec.sec.53.2-53.6, sec.53.8 and sec.53.10, and 
new sec.sec.53.2-53.6, sec.53.8 and sec.53.10 concerning License Fees and Boat 
and Motor Fees. New sec.sec.53.2, 53.4-54.6, 53.8 and 53.10 were adopted without 
changes to proposed text as published in the May 2, 1997 issue of the Texas 
Register (22 TexReg 3868) and will not be republished. New sec.53.3 was adopted 
with change as a result of language in HB 827, passed in the 75th Texas 
Legislature, which directs to Commission to exempt qualifying disabled veterans 
from requirements for possession of hunting and fishing licenses. 
The new rules implement measures enacted in HB 827 and HB 520 passed in the 75th 
Texas Legislature. HB 827 exempts disabled veterans for requirements for hunting 
and fishing licenses, but does not exempt the veteran from stamp requirements. 
HB 520 establishes a class B menhaden boat license fee of $50. The repeals and 
new rules set fees necessary for the continuation of current levels of service 
in Department programs. The new sections also cross reference fees in Texas 
Administrative Code Chapters 53 and 65. 
The department received no public comments concerning the proposed repeal and 
new rules. 
The repeal of sec.sec.53.2-53.3, sec.53.5, and sec.53.10 are adopted under 
authority of Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 11, Subchapter B, sec.11.027 which 
provides the Parks and Wildlife Commission with authority to set fees for 
administration of department programs. Repeal of sec.53.4 is adopted under 
authority of Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 11, Subchapter B, sec.11.027 which 
provides the Parks and Wildlife Commission with authority to set fees for 
administration of department programs and under authority of Parks and Wildlife 
Code, Chapter 65, sec.65.003 which provides the Parks and Wildlife Commission 
with authority to establish alligator permits/licenses and to set fees for 
permits and licenses. Repeal of sec.53.6 is adopted under authority of Parks and 
Wildlife Code Chapter 47, Subchapter A, sec.47.008 (as amended by HB 520 being 
considered by the 75th Legislature) which provides the Commission with authority 
to set fees for the Class A and Class B Menhaden Boat Licenses. Repeal of 
sec.53.8 is adopted under authority of Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 11, 
Subchapter B, sec.11.027 which provides the Parks and Wildlife Commission with 
authority to set fees for administration of department programs and Parks and 
Wildlife Code Chapter 49, sec.49.014 (as amended by HB 2542, 75th Texas 
Legislature). 
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal 
counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 14, 1997.
TRD-9709150
Bill Harvey
Regulatory Coordinator
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Effective date: August 3, 1997
Proposal publication date: May 2, 1997
For further information, please call: (512) 389-4642

New sec.sec.53.2-53.3, sec. 53.5, and sec.53.10 are adopted under authority of 
Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 11, Subchapter B, sec.11.027 which provides the 
Parks and Wildlife Commission with authority to set fees for administration of 
department programs. New sec.53.4 is adopted under authority of Parks and 
Wildlife Code Chapter 11, Subchapter B, sec.11.027 which provides the Parks and 
Wildlife Commission with authority to set fees for administration of department 
programs and under authority of Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 65, sec.65.003 
which provides the Parks and Wildlife Commission with authority to establish 
alligator permits/licenses and to set fees for permits and licenses. New 
sec.53.6 is adopted under authority of Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 47, 
Subchapter A, sec.47.008 (as amended by HB 520 being considered by the 75th 
Legislature) which provides the Commission with authority to set fees for the 
Class A and Class B Menhaden Boat Licenses. New sec.53.8 is adopted under 
authority of Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 11, Subchapter B, sec.11.027 which 
provides the Parks and Wildlife Commission with authority to set fees for 
administration of department programs and Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 49, 
sec.49.014 (as amended by passage of HB 2542 enacted in the 75th Legislature).

sec.53.3. Other Recreational Hunting and Fishing Licenses, Stamps, and Tags. 
(a) Hunting licenses. The following license fee amounts are effective for the 
license year beginning September 1, 1996, and thereafter:
(1) resident hunting (type 101) - $19; 
(2) lifetime resident hunting (type 991) - $600; 
(3) special resident hunting (type 102) - $6.00. Nonresident hunters who are 
under 17 years of age on the date of license purchase are designated as 
residents and may purchase a special resident hunting license;
(4) duplicate hunting (type 103) - $6.00; 
(5) general nonresident hunting (type 105) - $250; 
(6) nonresident special hunting (type 107) - $100; 
(7) nonresident five-day special hunting (type 157) - $35; 
(8) nonresident spring turkey hunting (type 118) - $100; and 
(9) nonresident banded bird hunting (type 120) - $10.
(b) Resident Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans (type 502). 
License fees are waived effective with the license year beginning September 1, 
1997 and thereafter. 
(c) Hunting stamps. The following stamp fee amounts are effective for the stamp 
year beginning September 1, 1996; and thereafter: 
(1) turkey (type 119) - $5.00; 
(2) white-winged dove (type 126) - $7.00; 
(3) archery hunting (type 135) - $7.00; 
(4) waterfowl (type 139) - $7.00; and 
(5) muzzleloader hunting (type 187) - $10. 
(d) Fishing licenses. The following license fee amounts are effective for the 
license year beginning September 1, 1996, and thereafter:
(1) resident fishing (type 201) - $19; 
(2) lifetime resident fishing (type 992) - $600; 
(3) special resident fishing (type 203) - $6.00; 
(4) temporary (14-day) resident sportfishing (type 210) - $12; 
(5) temporary (three-day) resident sportfishing (type 220) - $10; 
(6) nonresident fishing (type 205) - $30; 
(7) temporary (5-day) nonresident fishing (type 207) - $20; 
(8) fishing duplicate (type 206) - $6.00; and 
(9) Lake Texoma fishing (type 208) - $7.50. 
(e) Fishing stamps. The following stamp fee amounts are effective for the 
license year beginning September 1, 1996, and thereafter: 
(1) saltwater sportfishing (type 211) - $7.00; and 
(2) freshwater trout (type 212) - $7.00. 
(f) Fishing tags. The following tag fee amounts are effective for the license 
year beginning September 1, 1996, and thereafter: 
(1) tarpon tag (type 215) - $100; 
(2) duplicate tarpon tag (type 230) - $25; and 
(3) individual bait-shrimp trawl tag (type 334) - $23.
(g) Collector's edition stamp package. 
(1) A collector's edition stamp package (type 555) shall consist of one of each 
of the following stamps: 
(A) turkey stamp; 
(B) white-winged dove stamp; 
(C) nongame stamp; 
(D) archery hunting stamp; 
(E) state waterfowl stamp; 
(F) muzzleloader hunting stamp; 
(G) saltwater sportfishing stamp; and 
(H) freshwater trout stamp. 
(2) stamps in the package will not be valid for hunting or fishing. 
(3) fee for the package shall be $10 wholesale price and $20 retail price, 
effective September 1, 1996, and thereafter. 
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal 
counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 14, 1997.
TRD-9709151
Bill Harvey
Regulatory Coordinator
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Effective date: August 3, 1997
Proposal publication date: May 2, 1997
For further information, please call: (512) 389-4642

License Deputies
31 TAC sec.53.25
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission in a regularly scheduled public hearing, 
June 5, 1997 adopted repeal of existing sec.53.25 and new sec.53.25 concerning 
License Deputy Collection and Issuance Fees Set by the Commission without change 
to the proposed text as it appeared in the May 2, 1997 issue of the Texas 
Register (22 TexReg 3874). 
The repeal and adopted new sec.53.25 delete obsolete license deputy collection 
and issuance fee amounts for 31 individual items, retains the $.75 amount for 
Lake Texoma Fishing Licenses, and restates the existing regulation (5% of 
selling price) for all other items. 
The repeal and new rule simplifies sec.53.25 by removing redundant language. The 
new rules also set the $.75 license deputy issuance fee for Lake Texoma Fishing 
Licenses. 
The department received no public comments concerning the adopted repeals and 
new rules. 
The repeal is adopted under the authority of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code 
which provides the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission with the authority to set 
license deputy issuance and collection fees. Section 12.702(b) allows the 
commission to set collection and issuance fees for licenses, stamps, tag, 
permits, or other similar items issued under any chapter of the Parks and 
Wildlife Code. 
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal 
counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 14, 1997.
TRD-9709148
Bill Harvey
Regulatory Coordinator
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Effective date: August 3, 1997
Proposal publication date: May 2, 1997
For further information, please call: (512) 389-4642

31 TAC sec.53.25
The new section is adopted under the authority of Parks and Wildlife Code 
sec.12.702(b) which provides the Commission with authority to set collection and 
issuance fees for licenses, stamps, tags, permits, or other similar items issued 
under any chapter of Parks and Wildlife Code.

sec.53.25. License Deputy Collection and Issuance Fees.
License deputy collection and issuance fee amounts are effective from the 
licensing period beginning September 1, 1996, and thereafter. License deputy 
collection and issuance fee amounts shall be 5.0% of the selling price of each 
item, except the fee amount for the Lake Texoma fishing license shall be $.75. 
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal 
counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 14, 1997.
TRD-9709149
Bill Harvey
Regulatory Coordinator
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Effective date: August 3, 1997
Proposal publication date: May 2, 1997
For further information, please call: (512) 389-4642

TITLE 34. PUBLIC FINANCE
PART IV. Employees Retirement System of Texas
CHAPTER 71.Creditable Service
34 TAC sec.71.23
The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) adopts new sec.71.23, concerning 
acceptance of rollovers and transfers from other qualified plans, without 
changes to the proposed text as published in the June 6, 1997, issue of the 
Texas Register (22 TexReg 5615). 
This new rule provides for acceptance of rollovers and transfers from other 
qualified plans, subject to procedures developed by the ERS for the purpose of 
purchasing eligible service credit. 
This new rule will allow state employees to purchase eligible service credit 
using a procedure not previously available. 
No comments were received regarding adoption of the new section. 
The new rule is adopted under Government Code, sec.815.102 and sec.815.507 which 
provides that the Board of Trustees may adopt rules for the administration of 
the funds of the retirement system. 
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal 
counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 15, 1997.
TRD-9709178
Sheila W. Beckett
Executive Director
Employees Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: August 4, 1997
Proposal publication date: June 6, 1997
For further information, please call: (512) 867-3336

TITLE 40. SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
PART II. Texas Rehabilitation Commission
CHAPTER 106.Contract Administration
SUBCHAPTER A.Acquisition of Client Goods and Services
40 TAC sec.106.4, sec.106.35
The Texas Rehabilitation Commission adopts amendments to sec.106.4 and 
sec.106.35, concerning acquisition of client goods and services, without changes 
to the proposed text as published in the June 13, 1997, issue of the Texas 
Register (22 TexReg 5743).
Section 106.4 is being adopted to include a definition regarding mediation. 
Section 106.35 is being adopted to add a new subsection (a) and new language to 
subsection (b)(1) in regards to informal and formal appeals. The existing 
subsection (a) has been deleted. 
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments. 
The amendments are adopted under the Texas Human Resources Code, Title 7, 
Chapter 111, sec.111.052(b)(6)(7), which provides the Texas Rehabilitation 
Commission with the authority to promulgate rules consistent with Title 7, Texas 
Human Resources Code.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal 
counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 14, 1997.
TRD-9709195
Charles W. Schiesser
Chief of Staff
Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Effective date: August 4, 1997
Proposal publication date: June 13, 1997
For further information, please call: (512) 424-4003