Proposed Rule Reviews
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Title 34, Part I
The Comptroller of Public Accounts proposes to review and consider for
readoption, revision, or repeal all sections of Texas Administrative Code,
Title 34, Part I, Chapter 3, Subchapter D (relating to Occupation Tax on Sulphur
Producers), Subchapter F (relating to Motor Vehicle Sales Tax), Subchapter
I (relating to Miscellaneous Occupation Taxes), Subchapter J (relating to
Petroleum Products Delivery Fee), Subchapter M (relating to Inheritance Tax),
Subchapter T (relating to Manufactured Housing Sales and Use Tax), Subchapter
X (relating to Pari-mutuel Wagering Racing Revenue), and Subchapter Z (relating
to Coastal Protection Fee). This review and consideration is being conducted
in accordance with Article IX, §167, of House Bill 1, 75th Texas Legislature.
The review will include, at a minimum, whether the reasons for adopting or
readopting the rules continue to exist.
In accordance with the above referenced §167, the Comptroller will
accept comments regarding whether the reason for adopting or readopting each
of these rules continues to exist. The comment period will last for 30 days
beginning with the publication of this notice in the
Texas Register
.
Comments pertaining to this notice to review Subchapters D, F, I, J, T,
and Z may be submitted to Bryant K. Lomax, Manager, Tax Policy Division ,
P.O. Box 13528, Austin, Texas, 78711-3528.
Comments pertaining to this notice to review Subchapter M may be submitted
to Tom Ellis, Manager, Revenue Accounting Division, P.O. Box 13528, Austin,
Texas, 78711-3528.
Comments pertaining to this notice to review Subchapter X may be submitted
to Jimmy Archer, Manager, Criminal Investigation Division, P.O. Box 13528,
Austin, Texas, 78711-3528.
TRD-9902445
Martin Cherry
Special Counsel
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: April 26, 1999
Title 10, Part V
The Texas Department of Economic Development (Department) files this notice
of intention to review and consider for readoption Chapter 180 related to
Industrial Projects pursuant to the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill
1, Article IX, §167.
As part of this review process the Department is proposing amendments to
§180.1 and §180.2. The proposed amendments may be found in the Proposed
Rules section of the
Texas Register
. As required
by §167, the Department will accept comments regarding whether the reason
for adopting the rule continues to exist in the comments filed on the proposed
new section. The comment period will last for 30 days beginning with the publication
of this notice of intention to review.
Any questions pertaining to this notice of intention to review should be
directed to DeAnn Luper, Legal Assistant, Texas Department of Economic Development,
1700 N. Congress, Suite 130, Austin, Texas 78701, for hand-deliveries, P.O.
Box 12728, Austin, Texas 78711-2728, for US Mail, and (512) 936-0415 for Facsimiles.
TRD-9902326
Gary Rosenquest
Chief Administrative Officer
Texas Department of Economic Development
Filed: April 20, 1999
The Texas Department of Economic Development (Department) files this notice
of intention to review and consider for readoption Chapter 197 related to
Private Donations pursuant to the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill 1,
Article IX, §167.
As part of this review process the Department is proposing amendments to
§§197.1, 197.2, 197.4, and 197.6. The proposed amendments may be
found in the Proposed Rules section of the
Texas
Register
. As required by §167, the Department will accept comments
regarding whether the reason for adopting the rule continues to exist in the
comments filed on the proposed new section. The comment period will last for
30 days beginning with the publication of this notice of intention to review.
Any questions pertaining to this notice of intention to review should be
directed to DeAnn Luper, Legal Assistant, Texas Department of Economic Development,
1700 N. Congress, Suite 130, Austin, Texas 78701, for hand-deliveries, P.O.
Box 12728, Austin, Texas 78711-2728, for US Mail, and (512) 936-0415 for Facsimiles.
TRD-9902325
Gary Rosenquest
Chief Administrative Officer
Texas Department of Economic Development
Filed: April 20, 1999
Title 34, Part IV
The Employees Retirement System of Texas has reviewed §73.15, concerning
Proportionate Retirement Program-Benefits, in accordance with the Appropriations
Act, Article IX, §167, and proposes the rule be amended to delete subsection
(a). Please refer to the Proposed Rule Section to review the amendment to
§73.15.
Comments on this proposed review may be submitted to William S. Nail, Deputy
Executive Director and General Counsel, Employees Retirement System of Texas,
P.O. Box 13207, Austin, Texas, 78711-3207 or e-mail Mr. Nail at wnail@ers.state.tx.us.
TRD-9902375
Sheila W. Beckett
Executive Director
Employees Retirement System of Texas
Filed: April 21, 1999
Title 25, Part I
The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for
readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I,
Chapter 43, Utilization Control, §§43.22-43.25.
The review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the
General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature.
An assessment will be made by the department as to whether the reasons
for adopting or readopting these rules continue to exist. This assessment
will be continued during the rule review process. These rules will be reviewed
to determine whether they are obsolete, whether the rules reflect current
legal and policy considerations, and whether the rules reflect current procedures
of the department. The review of all rules must be completed by August 31,
2001.
Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following
the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Becky Brownlee, Health
Care Financing, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin,
Texas 78756. Any proposed changes to these rules as a result of the review
will be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the Texas Register and will
be open for an additional 30 day public comment period prior to final adoption
or repeal by the department.
TRD-9902540
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: April 28, 1999
Title 16, Part IV
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (department) files this
notice of intent to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal,
Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 60, Texas Commission of Licensing
and Regulation. This review and consideration is being conducted in accordance
with the General Appropriations Act, House Bill 1, Article IX, §167,
75th Legislature.
An assessment will be made by the department as to whether the reasons
for adopting or readopting these rules continue to exist. Each rule will be
reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current
legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current procedures
of the department.
As required by §167, any questions or written comments pertaining
to this rule review may be submitted to Theda Lambert, General Counsel/Director,
Legal Services, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas, 78711, facsimile-(512) 475-2872,
or by e-mail: theda.lambert@license.state.tx.us. The deadline for comments
is 30 days after publication in the
Texas Register
.
Any proposed changes to these rules as a result of the rule review will
be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the
Texas Register
. The proposed rules will be open for public comment
prior to final adoption or repeal by the department, in accordance with the
requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code Annotated,
Chapter 2001.
Subchapter A. Authority and Responsibilities
16 TAC §60.1. Authority.
16 TAC §60.10. Definitions.
Subchapter B. Organization
16 TAC §60.60. Responsibilities of the Commission-General Provisions.
16 TAC §60.61. Responsibilities of the Commission-Meetings.
16 TAC §60.62. General Powers and Duties of the Commission.
16 TAC §60.63. Responsibilities of the Department and Executive Director.
16 TAC §60.64. Duration of Advisory Committee/Boards/Councils.
16 TAC §60.65. Petition for Adoption of Rules.
Subchapter C. Fees
16 TAC §60.80. Program Fees.
16 TAC §60.81. Charges for Providing Copies of Public Information.
16 TAC §60.82. Dishonored Check Fee.
Subchapter D. Practice and Procedure
16 TAC §60.100. Purpose and Scope.
16 TAC §60.101. Filing, Computation of Time, and Notice.
16 TAC §60.102. Agreements to be in Writing.
16 TAC §60.103. Hearings Examiner.
16 TAC §60.104. Conduct and Decorum.
16 TAC §60.106. Parties.
16 TAC §60.107. Representative Appearances.
16 TAC §60.108. Form and Content of Pleadings.
16 TAC §60.120. Motions.
16 TAC §60.121. Service of Documents on Parties.
16 TAC §60.122. Examination and Correction of Pleadings.
16 TAC §60.123. Amended Pleadings.
16 TAC §60.124. Prepared Testimony and Exhibits.
16 TAC §60.150. Dismissal Without Hearing.
16 TAC §60.151. Disposition by Agreement.
16 TAC §60.152. Prehearing Conference.
16 TAC §60.153. Postponement, Continuance, Withdrawal, or Dismissal.
16 TAC §60.154. Consolidation.
16 TAC §60.155. Discovery.
16 TAC §60.156. Place and Nature of Hearings.
16 TAC §60.157. Order of Procedure.
16 TAC §60.158. Briefs.
16 TAC §60.159. Participation by Telephone.
16 TAC §60.160. Failure to Attend Hearing and Default.
16 TAC §60.170. Reporters and Transcripts.
16 TAC §60.171. The Record.
16 TAC §60.172. Evidence.
16 TAC §60.173. Offer of Proof.
16 TAC §60.174. Formal Exceptions Not Required.
16 TAC §60.190. Proposals for Decision.
16 TAC §60.191. Filing of Exceptions and Replies.
16 TAC §60.192. Final Orders, Motions for Rehearing, and Emergency
Orders.
TRD-9902487
Rachelle A. Martin
Executive Director
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Filed: April 27, 1999
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (department) files this
notice of intent to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal,
Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 61, Boxing. This review and consideration
is being conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, House
Bill 1, Article IX, §167, 75th Legislature.
An assessment will be made by the department as to whether the reasons
for adopting or readopting these rules continue to exist. Each rule will be
reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current
legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current procedures
of the department.
As required by §167, any questions or written comments pertaining
to this rule review may be submitted to Theda Lambert, General Counsel/Director,
Legal Services, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas, 78711, facsimile-(512) 475-2872,
or by e-mail: theda.lambert@license.state.tx.us. The deadline for comments
is 30 days after publication in the
Texas Register
.
Any proposed changes to these rules as a result of the rule review will
be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the
Texas Register
. The proposed rules will be open for public comment
prior to final adoption or repeal by the department, in accordance with the
requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code Annotated,
Chapter 2001.
Subchapter A. Professional and Amateur Boxing
16 TAC §61.1. Authority.
16 TAC §61.10. Definitions.
16 TAC §61.20. Licensing-Promoter.
16 TAC §61.21. Licensing-Referee.
16 TAC §61.22. Licensing-Matchmaker.
16 TAC §61.23. Licensing-Judge.
16 TAC §61.24. Licensing-Timekeeper.
16 TAC §61.25. Licensing-Manager.
16 TAC §61.26. Licensing-Second.
16 TAC §61.27. Licensing-Boxer.
16 TAC §61.40. Bond Requirements for Promoters.
16 TAC §61.50. Reporting Requirements-Promoter.
16 TAC §61.51. Reporting Requirements-Ringside Physician.
16 TAC §61.52. Reporting Requirements-Manager.
16 TAC §61.53. Reporting Requirements-Boxer.
16 TAC §61.60. Responsibilities of the Department for Timekeepers.
16 TAC §61.61. Responsibilities of the Department for Medical Consultants.
16 TAC §61.62. General Prohibitions.
16 TAC §61.63. Responsibilities of the Department for Officials.
16 TAC §61.70. Responsibilities of Promoter.
16 TAC §61.71. Responsibilities-Medical Consultants.
16 TAC §61.72. Responsibilities-Ringside Physician.
16 TAC §61.73. Responsibilities-Referee.
16 TAC §61.74. Responsibilities-Judge.
16 TAC §61.75. Responsibilities-Matchmakers.
16 TAC §61.76. Responsibilities-Manager.
16 TAC §61.77. Responsibilities-Second.
16 TAC §61.78. Responsibilities-Boxers.
16 TAC §61.79. Responsibilities of the Licensee-Female Boxer.
16 TAC §61.80. Fees-Annual Application Fees.
16 TAC §61.90. Sanctions-Administrative Penalties.
16 TAC §61.91. Sanctions-Revocation, Suspension, or Denial because
of a Criminal Conviction.
16 TAC §61.92. Sanctions-Indefinite Suspension.
16 TAC §61.100 . Technical Requirements-Conduct of Promotion.
16 TAC §61.101. Technical Requirements-Ring and Equipment.
16 TAC §61.102. Technical Requirements-Contract between Promoter and
Boxer.
16 TAC §61.103. Technical Requirements-Tickets.
16 TAC §61.104. Technical Requirements-Ringside Physician.
16 TAC §61.105. Technical Requirements-Referee.
16 TAC §61.106. Technical Requirements-Judge Scoring.
16 TAC §61.107. Technical Requirements-Timekeeper.
16 TAC §61.108. Technical Requirements-Between-round Care.
16 TAC §61.109. Technical Requirements-Boxer.
16 TAC §61.110. Technical Requirements-Boxer's Weigh-in and Time Requirements.
16 TAC §61.111. Waiver of Rules.
16 TAC §61.112. Technical Requirements-Post-Contest Procedures.
16 TAC §61.113. Technical Requirements-Championship Contests.
16 TAC §61.114. Technical Requirements-Amateur Contests.
16 TAC §61.115. Technical Requirements-Kickboxers.
Subchapter B. Elimination Tournaments
16 TAC §61.200. General.
16 TAC §61.201. Definitions.
16 TAC §61.202. Registration Requirements.
16 TAC §61.204. Reporting Requirements-Promoter.
16 TAC §61.205. General Prohibitions.
16 TAC §61.206. Responsibilities of the Promoter.
16 TAC §61.207. Responsibilities of the Ringside Physician.
16 TAC §61.208. Responsibilities of the Registrant-Female Contestant.
16 TAC §61.209. Fees.
16 TAC §61.210. Technical Requirements.
16 TAC §61.211. Technical Requirements-Contestant's Weigh-in and Time
Requirements.
TRD-9902488
Rachelle A. Martin
Executive Director
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Filed: April 27, 1999
Title 22, Part XIV
The Texas Optometry Board proposes to review Title 22, Chapters 277, Practice
and Procedure; 279, Interpretations; and 280, Therapeutic Optometry; pursuant
to House Bill 1, Article IX, §167, 75th Legislature, Regular Session
(1997), and the review plan previously filed by the agency. The agency proposes
to review for re-adoption the following rules:
Sections 277.1-277.6 regarding Complaint Procedures, Disciplinary Proceedings,
Probation, Reinstatement, Felony Convictions, Administrative Fines and Penalties;
§§279.1-279.7, 279.9, and 279.17, regarding Interpretations; and
§§280.1-280.6, regarding Application for Certification, Required
Education, Certified therapeutic Optometrist, utilization of Pharmaceutical
Drugs for Therapeutic Optometry, and Advertising by Therapeutic Optometrists.
The agency is proposing to amend §279.13 on this day. That proposal
will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the
Texas Register
.
The agency has made an initial finding that the reasons for adopting these
rules continue to exist.
Comments on the proposed readoption may be submitted in writing to Ms.
Lois Ewald, Texas Optometry Board, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-420, Austin, Texas,
78701-3942, phone: (512) 305-8502, e-mail: Lois.Ewald@mail.capnet.state.tx.us.
Comments will be accepted for 30 days after publication of this notice in
the
Texas Register
.
TRD-9902385
Lois Ewald
Executive Director
Texas Optometry Board
Filed: April 22, 1999
Title 28, Part II
The Texas Workers' Compensation Commission files this notice of intention
to review the rules contained in Chapter 133 concerning Benefits - Medical
Benefits. This review is pursuant to the General Appropriations Act, Article
IX, Section 167, 75th Legislature.
The agency's reason for adopting the rules contained in this chapter continues
to exist and it proposes to readopt these rules.
Comments regarding the Section 167 requirement as to whether the reason
for adopting these rules continues to exist must be received by 5:00 p.m.
on June 7, 1999, and submitted to Donna Davila, Office of General Counsel,
Mailstop #4-D, Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, Southfield Building,
4000 South IH 35, Austin, Texas 78704-7491.
§133.1 Information Required in Communications.
§133.2 Sharing Medical Reports and Test Results.
§133.3 Responsibilities of Treating Doctor.
§133.100 Required Medical Reports.
§133.101 Initial Medical Report.
§133.102 Subsequent Medical Report.
§133.103 Specific Medical Report.
§133.104 Consultant Medical Report.
§133.105 Physical or Occupational Therapy Report.
§133.106 Fair and Reasonable Fees for Required Reports and Records.
§133.206 Spinal Surgery Second Opinion Process.
§133.300 Carrier Payment of Bills from Health Care Providers.
§133.301 Carrier Audit of Bills from Health Care Providers.
§133.302 Notification of Intent to Perform On-Site Audit.
§133.303 Procedure for On-Site Audits: Payments After Audit.
§133.304 Notice of Medical Payment Dispute.
§133.305 Request for Medical Dispute Resolution.
§133.401 Orders for Production of Documents.
§133.402 Delivery of Order: Compliance.
§133.403 Noncompliance: Enforcement.
TRD-9902503
Susan Cory
General Counsel
Texas Workers' Compensation Commission
Filed: April 27, 1999
Texas Animal Health Commission
Title 4, Part II
The Texas Animal Health Commission adopts the review of Chapter 37 (§37.1
and §37.2), concerning Screwworms, pursuant to the Appropriations Act
of 1997, HB 1, Article IX, Section 167.
The proposed review was published in the March 26 1999, issue of the
The agency's reasons for adopting the rules contained in this chapter continue
to exist.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the review.
This concludes the review of Chapter 37, Screwworms.
TRD-9902419
Gene Snelson
General Counsel
Texas Animal Health Commission
Filed: April 26, 1999
Title 25, Part VIII
The Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) adopts the
review the following sections from Chapter 621 pursuant to the Appropriations
Act of 1997, HB 1, Article IX, Section 167:
Subchapter B. Early Childhood Intervention Service Delivery.
§621.21
§621.22
§621.23
§621.24
§621.25
§621.26
§621.27
§621.28
§621.29
§621.30
§621.31
§621.32
§621.33
The proposed review was published in the November 27, 1998, issue of the
The agency's reasons for adopting the rules contained in this chapter continue
to exist.
The ECI is contemporaneously adopting amendments to §§621.21,
§621.23, and 621.25-621.31 elsewhere in this issue of the
Texas Register
.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the review.
This concludes the review of Subchapter B. Early Childhood Intervention
Service Delivery.
TRD-9902456
Donna Samuelson
Deputy Executive Director
Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention
Filed: April 26, 1999
The Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) adopts the
review the following sections from Chapter 621 pursuant to the Appropriations
Act of 1997, HB 1, Article IX, Section 167:
Subchapter C. Procedural Safeguards and Due Process Procedures.
§621.41
§621.42
§621.43
§621.45
§621.46
§621.48
§621.49
The proposed review was published in the January 22, 1999, issue of the
The agency's reasons for adopting the rules contained in this chapter continue
to exist.
The ECI is contemporaneously adopting amendments to these sections elsewhere
in this issue of the
Texas Register
.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the review.
This concludes the review of Subchapter C. Procedural Safeguards and Due
Process Procedures.
TRD-9902457
Donna Samuelson
Deputy Executive Director
Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention
Filed: April 26, 1999
The Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) adopts the
review the following sections from Chapter 621 pursuant to the Appropriations
Act of 1997, HB 1, Article IX, Section 167:
Subchapter Subchapter E. Early Childhood Intervention Service Delivery
for Milestones Services.
§621.81
§621.82
§621.83
§621.84
The proposed review was published in the February 26, 1999 issue of the
The agency is repealing the rules contained in this chapter because they
are no longer necessary.
The ECI is contemporaneously adopting the repeal of §§621.81-621.84
elsewhere in this issue of the
Texas Register
.
The sections are no longer necessary.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the review.
This concludes the review of Subchapter E. Early Childhood Intervention
Service Delivery for Milestones Services.
TRD-9902458
Donna Samuelson
Deputy Executive Director
Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention
Filed: April 26, 1999
Title 25, Part I
The Texas Department of Health (department) readopts the amendments to
Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I, Chapter 229, Food and Drug, Subchapter
X, Licensure of Device Distributors and Manufacturers, §§229.432
- 229.433, 229.441, and 229.443, which were published as final rules in the
December 4, 1998, issue of the
Texas Register
(23 TexReg 12353), and readopts §§229.431, 229.434 - 229.440, and
229.442 which have not been proposed for any change. The Notice of Intention
to Review was published in the September 4, 1998 issue of the
Texas Register
(23 TexReg 9078). There were no comments received for
any of the sections due to the publication of the Notice of Intention to Review.
Section 229.444 also was included in the Notice of Intention to Review, however,
an amendment will be proposed to that section by the Board of Health in April
1999, and finally adopted later in 1999.
These sections have been reviewed in accordance with the General Appropriations
Act, House Bill 1, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature,
which requires that each state agency review and consider for readoption each
rule adopted by that agency. The department has determined that reasons for
readopting the sections continue to exist.
TRD-9902478
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: April 27, 1999
Title 37, Part IX
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards adopts the review of the following
sections from Chapter 260 (concerning County Correctional Centers) pursuant
to the Appropriations Act of 1997, HB 1, Article IX, Section 167:
Subchapter A. General.
260.1, 260.2, 260.3 and 260.4
Subchapter B. CCC Design, Construction and Furnishing Requirements
260.100, 260.101, 260.102, 260.103, 260.104, 260.105, 260.106, 260.107,
260.108, 260.109, 260.110, 260.111, 260.112, 260.113, 260.114, 260.115, 260.116,
260.117, 260.118, 260.119, 260.120, 260.121, 260.122, 260.123, 260.124, 260.125,
260.126, 260.127, 260.128, 260.129, 260.130, 260.131, 260.132, 260.133, 260.134,
260.135, 260.136, 260.137, 260.138, 260.139, 260.140, 260.141, 260.142, 260.143,
260.144, 260.145, 260.146, 260.147, 260.148, 260.149, 260.150, 260.151, 260.152,
260.153, 260.154, 260.155, 260.156, 260.157, 260.158, 260.159, 260.160, 260.161,
260.162 and 260.163
The proposed review was published in the March 26, 1999, issue of the
No comments were received regarding adoption of the review.
The agency's reasons for adopting the rules contained in this chapter continue
to exist.
This concludes the review of Chapter 260, County Correctional Centers.
TRD-9902418
Jack E. Crump
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: April 26, 1999
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards adopts the review of the following
sections from Chapter 261 (concerning Existing Construction Rules) pursuant
to the Appropriations Act of 1997, HB 1, Article IX, Section 167:
Subchapter A. Existing Maximum Security Design, Construction and Furnishing
Requirements.
261.100, 261.101, 261.102, 261.103, 261.104, 261.105, 261.106, 261.107,
261.108, 261.109, 261.110, 261.111, 261.112, 261.113, 261.114, 261.115, 261.116,
261.117, 261.118, 261.119, 261.120, 261.121, 261.122, 261.123, 261.124, 261.125,
261.126, 261.127, 261.128, 261.129, 261.130, 261.131, 261.132, 261.133, 261.134,
261.135, 261.136, 261.137, 261.138, 261.139, 261.140, 261.141, 261.142, 261.143,
261.144, 261.145, 261.146, 261.147, 261.148, 261.149, 261.150, 261.151, 261.152,
261.153, 261.154, 261.155, 261.156, 261.157, 261.158, 261.159, 261.160, 261.161,
261.162, 261.163, 261.164, 261.165, 261.166, 261.167, 261.168, 261.169, 261.170
and 261.171
Subchapter B. Existing Lockup Design, Construction and Furnishing Requirements.
261.200, 261.201, 261.202, 261.203, 261.204, 261.205, 261.206, 261.207,
261.208, 261.209, 261.210, 261.211, 261.212, 261.213, 261.214, 261.215, 261.216,
261.217, 261.218, 261.219, 261.220, 261.221, 261.222, 261.223, 261.224, 261.225,
261.226, 261.227, 261.228, 261.229, 261.230, 261.231, 261.232, 261.233, 261.234,261.235,
261.236, 261.237, 261.238, 261.239, 261.240, 261.241, 261.242, 261.243, 261.244,
261.245, 261.246, 261.247, 261.248, 261.249, 261.250, 261.251, 261.252, 261.253,
261.254, 261.255, 261.256, 261.257, 261.258, 261.259, 261.260, 261.261, 261.262,
261.263, 261.264, 261.265 and 261.266
Subchapter C. Existing Minimum Security Design, Construction and Furnishing
Requirements.
261.300, 261.301, 261.302, 261.303, 261.304, 261.305, 261.306, 261.307,
261.308, 261.309, 261.310, 261.311, 261.312, 261.313, 261.314, 261.315, 261.316,
261.317, 261.318, 261.319, 261.320, 261.321, 261.322, 261.323, 261.324, 261.325,
261.326, 261.327, 261.328, 261.329, 261.330, 261.331, 261.332, 261.333, 261.334,
261.335, 261.336, 261.337, 261.338, 261.339, 261.340, 261.341, 261.342, 261.343,
261.344, 261.345, 261.346, 261.347, 261.348, 261.349, 261.350, 261.351, 261.352,
261.353, 261.354, 261.355, 261.356, 261.357, 261.358, 261.359, 261.360 and
261.361
The proposed review was published in the March 26, 1999, issue of the
No comments were received regarding adoption of the review.
The agency's reasons for adopting the rules contained in this chapter continue
to exist.
This concludes the review of Chapter 261, Existing Construction Rules.
TRD-9902417
Jack E. Crump
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Filed: April 26, 1999
Title 37, Part I
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has completed the review of
Chapter 3, Traffic Law Enforcement; Chapter 5, Criminal Law Enforcement; and
Chapter 25, Safety Responsibility Regulations. Pursuant to the requirements
of §167 of the Appropriations Act the DPS readopts the following: Chapter
3: §§3.1-3.10, 3.21, 3.23, 3.25-3.29, 3.41, 3.42, 3.51-3.58, 3.60,
3.61, 3.72-3.74, 3.76, 3.91, 3.101, 3.111, and 3.121; and Chapter 25: §§25.6-25.12,
25.16, and 25.19-25.21.
The proposed review was published in the December 11, 1998, issue of the
The DPS received no comments as to whether the reason for adopting the
rules continues to exist. The DPS finds that the reason for adopting these
rules continues to exist.
As part of the review process, the DPS proposed amendments to the following
sections as published in the December 18, 1998, issue of the
Texas Register
(23 TexReg 12869). The proposed amendments are Chapter
3 §§3.22, 3.24, 3.59, and 3.62. The DPS proposed for repeal §§3.63,
3.71, 3.75, and 3.102 with the simultaneous filing of new §3.71. Chapter
5 amendments included the repeal of §§5.1-5.3, 5.11, and 5.21, with
the simultaneous filing of new §5.1. Amendments to Chapter 25 included
§§25.1-25.5, 25.13-25.15, 25.17, and 25.18.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the review. The DPS finds
that the reason for adopting these rules continues to exist.
TRD-9902278
Dudley M. Thomas
Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Filed: April 19, 1999
Title 16, Part II
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) has completed the review
of Procedural Rules, Subchapter M (relating to Procedures and Filing Requirements
in Particular Commission Proceedings), §§22.241 relating to Investigations;
22.242 relating to Complaints; 22.243 relating to Rate Change Proceedings;
22.244 relating to Review of Municipal Rate Actions; 22.245 relating to Notice
of Intent Petitions; and 22.246 relating to Administrative Penalties as noticed
in the January 15, 1999
Texas Register
(24
TexReg 307). The commission readopts §§22.241-22.244 and §22.246,
pursuant to the requirements of the Appropriations Act of 1997, HB 1, Article
IX, §167 (§167) and finds that the reason for adopting these rules
continues to exist. The commission repeals §22.245. Project Number 17709
is assigned to this proceeding.
The commission received no comments on the §167 requirement as to
whether the reason for adopting the rules continues to exist. As part of this
review process, the commission proposed amendments to §§22.241-22.244
as published in the
Texas Register
on January
15, 1999 (24 TexReg 285). The commission proposed the repeal of §22.245
as published in the
Texas Register
on January
15, 1999 (24 TexReg 288). The commission proposed no changes to §22.246.
Central Power and Light Company (CPL), Southwestern Electric Power Company
(SWEPCO) and West Texas Utilities Company (WTU), the Texas electric utility
operating companies of the Central and South West Corporation (collectively
CSW Companies); Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWBT); Texas Electric
Cooperatives, Inc. (TEC); and Texas Utilities Electric Company (TUEC) filed
comments on the proposed amendments. These comments are summarized in the
preamble for the adoption of the proposed amendments.
These sections are adopted under the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas
Utilities Code Annotated §14.002 and §14.052 (Vernon 1998) which
provides the commission with the authority to make and enforce rules reasonably
required in the exercise of its powers and jurisdiction, including rules of
practice and procedure.
Cross-Index to Statutes: Public Utility Regulatory Act §14.002 and
§14.052.
TRD-9902373
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: April 21, 1999
Title 7, Part IV
The Finance Commission of Texas has completed the review of Texas Administrative
Code, Title 7, Chapter 75 (§§75.1-75.127), relating to Applications,
as noticed in the December 25, 1998, issue of the
Texas Register
(23 TexReg 13109). No comments were received regarding
the substance of these rules or whether the reason for adopting these rules
continues to exist.
The Texas Savings and Loan Department, which administers these rules, re-adopts
these sections, pursuant to the requirements of the Appropriations Act of
1997, HB 1, Article IX, Section 167, and finds that the reason for adopting
these rules continues to exist.
TRD-9902396
James L. Pledger
Commissioner
Texas Savings and Loan Department
Filed: April 23, 1999
Texas Department of Economic Development
Employees Retirement System of Texas
Texas Department of Health
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Texas Optometry Board
Texas Workers' Compensation Commission
Adopted Rule Reviews
Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention
Texas Department of Health
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Texas Department of Public Safety
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Texas Savings and Loan Department