Part XII.
Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications
Chapter 251.
Regional Plans-Standards
1 TAC §251.1
The Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications
adopts an amendment to §251.1, concerning regional plans for 9-1-1 service,
without changes to the proposed text as published in the June 4, 1999 issue
of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 4093).
Section 251.1 proposes to meet new technology advancements in telecommunications
for the protection and reliability of 9-1-1 systems and to be consistent with
changes in Commission policy. This section was a part of the agency's rule
review of Chapter 251.
The amendment provides updated language and clarifies requirements; adds
language consistent with newer rules, such as wireless; incorporates contractor
reference, such as memorandum of understanding; and sets minimum standards
for performance and reporting.
There were no comments received regarding the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted under the authority of the Texas Health
and Safety Code, Chapter 771, §§771.051, 771.055, 771.056 and 771.059,
which provides the Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications the
authority to plan for and implement emergency communication systems that meet
set standards and in accordance with approved agency strategic plan.
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.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on August
16, 1999.
TRD-9905153
James D. Goerke
Executive Director
Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications
Effective date: September 5, 1999
Proposal publication date: June 4, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-6933
1 TAC §251.2
The Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications
adopts an amendment to §251.2, concerning guidelines for changing or
extending 9-1-1 service arrangements, without changes to the proposed text
as published in the June 4, 1999 issue of the
Texas
Register
(24 TexReg 4095).
The section provides the guidelines so that 9-1-1 service in the competitive
and fast-changing telecommunications environment does not degrade the provision
of the highest level of service. The amendment incorporates language consistent
with new agency rule on wireless solution and provides consistency with the
changes in Commission policy. This section was a part of the agency's rule
review of Chapter 251.
There were no comments received regarding the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted under the authority of the Texas Health
and Safety Code, Chapter 771, §§771.051, 771.056 and 771.059, which
provides the Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications the authority
to provide the Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications with
the authority to administer and implement 9-1-1 emergency communications.
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.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on August
16, 1999.
TRD-9905154
James Goerke
Executive Director
Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications
Effective date: September 5, 1999
Proposal publication date: June 4, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-6933
1 TAC §251.3
The Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications
(ACSEC) adopts an amendment to §251.3, concerning guidelines for addressing
funds, without changes to the proposed text as published in the June 25, 1999
issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 4649).
The section reflects reporting requirements that call for more timely,
structured, and quantitative reports from the Councils of Governments to the
ACSEC. The reporting to the ACSEC of addressing data will be required on a
quarterly basis, at a minimum, or on an as-needed basis. The amendment to
the section also addresses the reallocation of pool funds. This section was
a part of the agency's rule review of Chapter 251.
There were no comments received on the proposal during the comment period.
The amendment is proposed pursuant to the Texas Health and Safety
Code, Chapter 771, §§771.051, 771.056, and 771.075, which authorizes
the Commission to adopt policies and procedures prescribing the distribution
and use of 9-1-1 funds for providing 9-1-1 service.
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.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on August
16, 1999.
TRD-9905155
James D. Goerke
Executive Director
Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications
Effective date: September 5, 1999
Proposal publication date: June 25, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-6933
1 TAC §251.4
The Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications
adopts an amendment to §251.4, concerning guidelines for the provisioning
of accessibility equipment, without changes to the proposed text as published
in the June 4, 1999 issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 4097).
The proposed amendment includes restructuring the layout of the rule to
provide reference to statutory requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) at the beginning of this section; clarifies section as a rule and
not a "standard" pertaining to accessibility equipment and requires such to
meet ADA requirements and standards set forth by the National Emergency Number
Association; deletes agency historical information; expands the definition
of "TDD"; adds "TTY" to all references made to "TDD" for clarification; and
delineates funding for one TDD/TTY per position in accordance with federal
mandate The amendment provides consistency with the changes in Commission
policy. This section was a part of the agency's rule review of Chapter 251.
There were no comments received regarding adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted under the authority of the Texas Health
and Safety Code, Chapter 771, §§771.051, 771.055, 771.056, 771.057,
771.071 and 771.072, which provides the Advisory Commission on State Emergency
Communications with the authority to develop standards for the establishment
and operation of 9-1-1 service.
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.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on August
16, 1999.
TRD-9905156
James D. Goerke
Executive Director
Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications
Effective date: September 5, 1999
Proposal publication date: June 4, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-6933
1 TAC §251.5
The Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications
adopts an amendment to §251.5, concerning guidelines for 9-1-1 equipment
management, disposition and capital recovery, without changes to the proposed
text as published in the June 4, 1999 issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 4099).
The amendment allows for improved methods of equipment management, disposition,
and replacement planning and meets the recommendations of the State Auditor's
Report No. 98-054 to the ACSEC received July 29, 1998. This section was a
part of the agency's rule review of Chapter 251.
There were no comments received regarding adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted under the authority of the Texas Health
and Safety Code, Chapter 771, §§771.051, 771.071, 771.072, 771.075,
771.071 and 771.072, which provides the Advisory Commission on State Emergency
Communications with the authority to adopt policies and procedures prescribing
the distribution and use of 9-1-1 funds and for developing standards for the
establishment and operation of 9-1-1 service.
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.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on August
16, 1999.
TRD-9905157
James D. Goerke
Executive Director
Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications
Effective date: September 5, 1999
Proposal publication date: June 4, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-6933
1 TAC §251.6
The Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications
(ACSEC) adopts an amendment to §251.6, concerning guidelines for Strategic
Plans, Amendments, and Equalization Surcharge, without changes to the proposed
text as published in the June 25, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 4650).
The amendment provides language consistent with new legislation; provides
for a biennial review of strategic plans; provides additional minimum standards
for reporting; improved system for quantitative reporting and monitoring mechanisms
for the 9-1-1 program statewide; and updates administrative requirements and
processes. This section was a part of the agency's rule review of Chapter
251.
There were no comments received on the proposal during the comment period.
The amendment is proposed under Health and Safety Code, Chapter
771, §§771.051, 771.071, 771.0711, 771.072, and 771.075, which authorizes
the Commission to adopt policies and procedures prescribing the distribution
and use of 9-1-1 funds for providing 9-1-1 service.
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.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on August
16, 1999.
TRD-9905158
James D. Goerke
Executive Director
Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications
Effective date: September 5, 1999
Proposal publication date: June 25, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 305-6933