TITLE rule-review

Agency Rule Review Plan (Revised)

Texas Education Agency

Title 19, Part 2

Filed: July 23, 2001


Proposed Rule Review

Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Title 13, Part 1

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission proposes to review Chapter 8, concerning the TexShare Library Consortium Program, in accordance with the requirements of the Government Code, §2001.039, and the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, §9-10.13, 76th Legislature, 1999, which require state agencies to review and consider for readoption each of their rules every four years.

The reasons for adopting the rules in Chapter 8 continue to exist. The rules were adopted pursuant to Government Code, §441.225, that authorizes the Commission to adopt rules to govern the operation of the TexShare Library Consortium program.

Comments on the review of Chapter 8 may be submitted in writing to Beverley Shirley, Director of Library Resource Sharing, PO Box 12927, Austin, Texas, 78711; may be faxed to (512) 936-2306; or may be submitted electronically to beverley.shirley @tsl.state.tx.us.

TRD-200104193

Edward Seidenberg

Assistant State Librarian

Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Filed: July 20, 2001


Adopted Rule Reviews

Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Title 13, Part 1

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has completed the review of rules in Title 13, Chapter 6, concerning the management, retention, microfilming, and electronic storage of state agency records and fee schedules for the Commission's imaging and records storage services. Notice of the review was published in the September 29, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 9965). The Commission readopts §§6.1-6.10, 6.21-6.35, 6.91-6.96, 6.121, and 6.122-6.123 of this chapter in accordance with the Government Code, §2001.039 and the General Appropriations Act (1999), Article IX, §9-10.13. The readoption of §§6.121 and 6.122-6.123, relating to fee schedules, is temporary, pending their proposed repeal. While the agency is required to charge fees for its imaging and records storage services to recover the costs of those services, the Commission is not required to adopt the fees by rule. The Commission believes that the agency will be able to respond in a more timely manner to changes in the costs of its services if the fees are developed and established by a means other than through the adoption of rules.

No comments were received on the review of Chapter 6.

The Commission finds that the reasons for the adoption of the remaining rules in Title 13, Chapter 6, continue to exist. They enable the Commission to fulfill its statutory obligations in the management of state records and for state agencies to meet the requirements of the Government Code, Subchapter K, relating to the preservation and management of state records.

TRD-200104265

Edward Seidenberg

Assistant State Librarian

Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Filed: July 24, 2001


Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Title 25, Part 2

The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (department) has completed the review of Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 2, Chapter 406, governing ICF/MR programs, in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Government Code, §2001.039.

Notice of the department's intent to review was published in the March 30, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 2548). No comments were received regarding the review of the chapter.

The department believes that the reasons for initially adopting the following rules continue to exist: Subchapter B, concerning contracting requirements; §§406.301 and 406.310 of Subchapter G, concerning additional facility responsibilities; and Subchapter H, concerning dental program. The department readopts these rules in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, House Bill 1, 76th Legislature, Article IX, 9-10.13, and the Texas Government Code, §2001.039, which requires the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to review and consider for readoption each of its rules every four years, and under the department's broad rulemaking authority for mental health and mental retardation services pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code, §532.015(a).

The department finds that the reasons for initially adopting the following rules no longer exist: Subchapter C, concerning vendor payments; Subchapter E, concerning eligibility and review; and §§406.302-406.309 and §406.311 of Subchapter G, concerning additional facility responsibilities. The repeals of these rules are published for adoption elsewhere in this issue of the Texas Register . The issues addressed in these rules have been addressed in recently adopted new sections of Chapter 419, Subchapter E, concerning ICF/MR programs.

TRD-200104174

Andrew Hardin

Chair, Texas MHMR Board

Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Filed: July 18, 2001


The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (department) has completed the review of Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 2, Chapter 409, Subchapter B, governing adverse actions, and Subchapter C, governing fraud and abuse and recovery of benefits, in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Government Code, §2001.039.

Notice of the department's intent to review was published in the March 23, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 2411). No comments were received regarding the review of the chapter.

The department believes that the reasons for initially adopting the two subchapters continue to exist, and readopts these rules in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, House Bill 1, 76th Legislature, Article IX, 9-10.13, and the Texas Government Code, §2001.039, which requires the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to review and consider for readoption each of its rules every four years, and under the department's broad rulemaking authority for mental health and mental retardation services pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code, §532.015(a).

TRD-200104175

Andrew Hardin

Chair, Texas MHMR Board

Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Filed: July 18, 2001


Texas Workforce Commission

Title 40, Part 20

The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 800, Subchapter D. Incentive Award Rules, Subchapter E. Sanctions Rules, Subchapter F. Interagency Matters, and Subchapter G. Petition for Adoption of Rules in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the May 25, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 3834).

The Commission has assessed whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The rules reviewed were determined by the Commission to continue to be needed, reflective of current legal and policy considerations, and reflective of current procedures of the Commission.

No comments were received on the proposed notice of intention to review.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §§301.061 and 302.002, which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4 as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

For information about the Commission, please visit our web page at www.texasworkforce.org.

TRD-200104212

John Moore

General Counsel

Texas Workforce Commission

Filed: July 23, 2001


The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 803 relating to the Skills Development Fund in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the May 25, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 3834).

The Commission has assessed whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The rules reviewed were determined by the Commission to continue to be needed, reflective of current legal and policy considerations, and reflective of current procedures of the Commission.

No comments were received on the proposed review.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §§301.061 and 302.002, which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4 as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

For information about the Commission, please visit our web page at www.texasworkforce.org.

TRD-200104211

John Moore

General Counsel

Texas Workforce Commission

Filed: July 23, 2001


The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 813 relating to Food Stamp Employment and Training in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the May 25, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 3834).

The Commission has assessed whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The rules reviewed were determined by the Commission to continue to be needed, reflective of current legal and policy considerations, and reflective of current procedures of the Commission.

No comments were received on the proposed review.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §§301.061 and 302.002, which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4 as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

For information about the Commission, please visit our web page at www.texasworkforce.org.

TRD-200104217

John Moore

Assistant General Counsel

Texas Workforce Commission

Filed: July 23, 2001


The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 817 relating to Child Labor in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the May 25, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 3834).

The Commission has assessed whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The rules reviewed were determined by the Commission to continue to be needed, reflective of current legal and policy considerations, and reflective of current procedures of the Commission.

No comments were received on the proposed review.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §§301.061 and 302.002, which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4 as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

For information about the Commission, please visit our web page at www.texasworkforce.org.

TRD-200104216

John Moore

Assistant General Counsel

Texas Workforce Commission

Filed: July 23, 2001


The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 823 relating to General Hearings in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the May 25, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 3834).

The Commission has assessed whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The rules reviewed were determined by the Commission to continue to be needed, reflective of current legal and policy considerations, and reflective of current procedures of the Commission.

No comments were received on the proposed review.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §§301.061 and 302.002, which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4 as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

For information about the Commission, please visit our web page at www.texasworkforce.org.

TRD-200104215

John Moore

Assistant General Counsel

Texas Workforce Commission

Filed: July 23, 2001


The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 835 relating to the Self-Sufficiency Fund in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the May 25, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 3834).

The Commission has assessed whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The rules reviewed were determined by the Commission to continue to be needed, reflective of current legal and policy considerations, and reflective of current procedures of the Commission.

No comments were received on the proposed review.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §§301.061 and 302.002, which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4 as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

For information about the Commission, please visit our web page at www.texasworkforce.org.

TRD-200104214

John Moore

Assistant General Counsel

Texas Workforce Commission

Filed: July 23, 2001


The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 839, Subchapter A. General Provisions and Subchapter B. Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the May 25, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 3834).

The Commission has assessed whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The rules reviewed were determined by the Commission to continue to be needed, reflective of current legal and policy considerations, and reflective of current procedures of the Commission.

No comments were received on the proposed review.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §§301.061 and 302.002, which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4 as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

For information about the Commission, please visit our web page at www.texasworkforce.org.

TRD-200104213

John Moore

Assistant General Counsel

Texas Workforce Commission

Filed: July 23, 2001


Texas Workers' Compensation Commission

Title 28, Part 2

In accordance with the General Appropriation Act, Article IX, §167, 75th Legislature, the General Appropriations Act, Section 9-10, 76th Legislature, and Texas Government Code §2001.039, as added by SB-178, 76th Legislature, and pursuant to the notice of intention to review published in the May 25, 2001 issue of the Texas Register , (26 TexReg 3835) the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission (the commission) has reviewed and considered for readoption the following rules in Title 28, Part II of the Texas Administrative code

CHAPTER 166. WORKERS' HEALTH & SAFETY - ACCIDENT PREVENTION SERVICES §166.1. Definitions of Terms. §166.2. Initial Licensing and Resumption of Writing of Workers' Compensation Insurance. §166.3. Annual Report to the Commission. §166.4. Required Accident Prevention Services. §166.5. Required Periodic Inspections of Accident Prevention Services and Site of Inspection. §166.6. Exchange of Information for the Inspection. §166.7. Inspection of Accident Prevention Services: Conducting and Reporting. §166.8. Qualification of Field Safety Representatives. §166.9. Approval of Occupational Health and Safety Education Programs.

The commission has assessed whether the reason for adopting or readopting these rules continues to exist. No comments were received regarding the review of this rule.

As a result of the review, the commission has determined that the reason for adoption of these rules continues to exist. Therefore, the commission readopts this rule. If the commission determines that this rule should be revised, the revision will be accomplished in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

TRD-200104208

Susan Cory

General Counsel

Texas Workers' Compensation Commission

Filed: July 20, 2001