TITLE 4.AGRICULTURE

Part 1. TEXAS DPEARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Chapter 3. BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION PROGRAM

Subchapter F. GENERAL PROCEDURES

4 TAC §3.200

The Texas Department of Agriculture (the department) adopts the repeal of §3.200, concerning an expiration date for Chapter 3, relating to Boll Weevil Eradication Program, without changes to the proposal published in the June 16, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 5570). The repeal of §3.200 is adopted because the establishment of an expiration date for Chapter 3 is no longer necessary due to the enactment of legislation establishing a timeframe for review of agency rules. The repeal of §3.200 eliminates the expiration date for Chapter 3.

No comments were received on the proposal.

The repeal is adopted under the Texas Agriculture Code, §12.016 which provides the Department with the authority to adopt rules to administer the Texas Agriculture 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.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2000.

TRD-200005208

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Agriculture

Effective date: August 16, 2000

Proposal publication date: June 16, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 436-4075


Chapter 9. SEED QUALITY

Subchapter F. SAMPLING PROCEDURES

4 TAC §9.13

The Texas Department of Agriculture (the department) adopts the repeal of §9.13, concerning an expiration date for Chapter 9, relating to Seed Quality, without changes to the proposal published in the June 16, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 5570). The repeal of §9.13 is adopted because the establishment of an expiration date for Chapter 9 is no longer necessary due to the enactment of legislation establishing a timeframe for review of agency rules. The repeal of §9.13 eliminates the expiration date for Chapter 9.

No comments were received on the proposal.

The repeal is adopted under the Texas Agriculture Code, §12.016 which provides the Department with the authority to adopt rules to administer the Texas Agriculture 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.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2000.

TRD-200005209

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Agriculture

Effective date: August 16, 2000

Proposal publication date: June 16, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-4075


Chapter 10. SEED CERTIFICATION STANDARDS

Subchapter I. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

4 TAC §10.31

The Texas Department of Agriculture (the department) adopts the repeal of §10.31, concerning an expiration date for Chapter 10, relating to Seed Certification Standards, without changes to the proposal published in the June 16, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 5571). The repeal of §10.31 is adopted because the establishment of an expiration date for Chapter 10 is no longer necessary due to the enactment of legislation establishing a timeframe for review of agency rules. The repeal of §10.31 eliminates the expiration date for Chapter 10.

No comments were received on the proposal.

The repeal is adopted under the Texas Agriculture Code, §12.016 which provides the Department with the authority to adopt rules to administer the Texas Agriculture 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.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2000.

TRD-200005210

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Agriculture

Effective date: August 16, 2000

Proposal publication date: June 16, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-4075


Chapter 13. GRAIN WAREHOUSE

4 TAC §13.5

The Texas Department of Agriculture (the department) adopts the repeal of §13.5, concerning an expiration date for Chapter 13, relating to Grain Warehouse, without changes to the proposal published in the June 16, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 5571). The repeal of §13.5 is adopted because the establishment of an expiration date for Chapter 13 is no longer necessary due to the enactment of legislation establishing a timeframe for review of agency rules. The repeal of §13.5 eliminates the expiration date for Chapter 13.

No comments were received on the proposal.

The repeal is adopted under the Texas Agriculture Code, §12.016 which provides the Department with the authority to adopt rules to administer the Texas Agriculture 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.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2000.

TRD-200005211

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Agriculture

Effective date: August 16, 2000

Proposal publication date: June 16, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-4075


Chapter 16. AQUACULTURE

4 TAC §16.4

The Texas Department of Agriculture (the department) adopts the repeal of §16.4, concerning an expiration date for Chapter 16, relating to Aquaculture, without changes to the proposal published in the June 16, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 5571). The repeal of §16.4 is adopted because the establishment of an expiration date for Chapter 16 is no longer necessary due to the enactment of legislation establishing a timeframe for review of agency rules. The repeal of §16.4 eliminates the expiration date for Chapter 16.

No comments were received on the proposal.

The repeal is adopted under the Texas Agriculture Code, §12.016 which provides the Department with the authority to adopt rules to administer the Texas Agriculture 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.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2000.

TRD-200005212

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Agriculture

Effective date: August 16, 2000

Proposal publication date: June 16, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-4075