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Part XV. Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Chapter 283. Licensing Requirements for Pharmacists

22 TAC §283.6

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy adopts an amendment to §283.6, concerning Preceptor Requirements, without changes to the proposed text as published in the September 12, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 9224). The amendments delay implementation of a requirement for preceptor's to have six hours of preceptor training from September 1, 1997 to September 1, 1998.

The agency received no comments regarding the amendments as proposed.

The amendment is adopted under the Texas Pharmacy Act (Article 4542a-1, Texas Civil Statutes): Section 4 which specifies that the purpose of the Act is to protect the public through the effective control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy; Section 16(a) which gives the Board the authority to adopt rules for the proper administration and enforcement of the Act; Section 17(a)(3) which gives the Board the authority to establish requirements for practical training, including internship; Section 21(f) which requires an applicant for licensure by examination to obtain practical experience under conditions determined by the Board; and Section 21(g) which requires the Board to establish standards for internship and qualifications for preceptors.

The statutes affected by this rule: Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4542a-1.

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 December 22, 1997.

TRD-9717053

Gay Dodson, R.Ph.

Executive Director/Secretary

Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Effective date: January 12, 1998

Proposal publication date: September 12, 1997

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8028


Part XXV. Structural Pest Control Board

Chapter 591. General Provisions

22 TAC §591.21

The Texas Structural Pest Control Board adopts an amendment to §591.21, without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 31, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 Tex Reg 10612).

Justification for the rule creates a defined concept of the bait process for insect control.

The rule will function in that it adds a definition of bait process.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under Article 135b-6 which provide the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate structural pest control services.

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 December 18, 1997.

TRD-9716928

Benny M. Mathis, Jr.

Executive Director

Structural Pest Control Board

Effective date: January 8, 1998

Proposal publication date: October 31, 1997

For further information, please call: (512) 451-7200


Chapter 599. Treatment Standards

22 TAC §599.4

The Structural Pest Control Board adopts an amendment to §599.4, without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 7, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 10878).

Justification for the rule are the changes will provide clearer information to consumers regarding the types of termite treatments available.

The rule will function in that the amendments eliminate the concept of a full treatment for subterranean termites, further define spot treatments and change the concept from spot to limited treatment for drywood termites.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under Article 135b-6 which provide the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and regulate persons who perform structural pest control services.

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 December 18, 1997.

TRD-9716929

Benny M. Mathis, Jr.

Executive Director

Structural Pest Control Board

Effective date: September 1, 1998

Proposal publication date: November 7, 1997

For further information, please call: (512) 451-7200