TITLE 22.EXAMINING BOARDS

Part 12. BOARD OF VOCATIONAL NURSE EXAMINERS

Chapter 231. ADMINISTRATION

Subchapter A. DEFINITIONS

22 TAC §231.1

The Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners adopts the amendment to §231.1 relating to definitions without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 24, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 11630).

The rule is amended to change any reference to Vocational Nurse Act or Article 4528c to Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 302.

No comments were received relative to the adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under Chapter 302, Texas Occupations Code, Subchapter D, §302.151(b), which provides the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with the authority to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry in effect the purpose of the law.

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 December 28, 2000.

TRD-200009054

Mary M. Strange

Executive Director

Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Effective date: January 17, 2001

Proposal publication date: November 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7653


Subchapter B. GENERAL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

22 TAC §§231.15, 231.27, 231.46-231.48

The Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners adopts the amendments to §§231.15, 231.27, and 231.46-231.48 without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 24, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 11630).

The rules are being amended to change any reference to Vocational Nurse Act or Article 4528c to Chapter 302 Texas Occupations Code.

No comments were received relative to the adoption of these rules.

The amendments are adopted under Chapter 302, Texas Occupations Code, Subchapter D, §302.151(b), which provides the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with the authority to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry in effect the purpose of the law.

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 December 28, 2000.

TRD-200009055

Mary M. Strange

Executive Director

Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Effective date: January 17, 2001

Proposal publication date: November 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7653


Subchapter C. BOARD RULES

22 TAC §231.61

The Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners adopts an amendment to §231.61 without changes to the text as published in the November 24, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 11631).

The rule is adopted to change any reference to Vocational Nurse Act or Article 4528c to Chapter 302 Texas Occupations Code.

No comments were received relative to the adoption of the rule.

The amendment is adopted under Chapter 302, Texas Occupations Code, Subchapter D, §302.151(b), which provides the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with the authority to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry in effect the purpose of the law.

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 December 28, 2000.

TRD-200009056

Mary M. Strange

Executive Director

Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Effective date: January 17, 2001

Proposal publication date: November 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 3057653


Chapter 233. EDUCATION

Subchapter A. DEFINITIONS

22 TAC §233.1

The Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners adopts an amentdment to §233.1 without changes to the text as published in the November 24, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 11632).

The rule is adopted to change any reference to Vocational Nurse Act or Article 4528c to Chapter 302 Texas Occupations Code.

No comments were received relative the adoption of this rule.

The amendment is adopted under Chapter 302, Texas Occupations Code, Subchapter D, §302.151(b), which provides the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with the authority to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry in effect the purpose of the law.

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 December 28, 2000.

TRD-200009057

Mary M. Strange

Executive Director

Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Effective date: January 17, 2001

Proposal publication date: November 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7653


Chapter 235. LICENSING

Subchapter A. APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE

22 TAC §235.1, §235.9

The Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners adopts the amendments to §235.1 and §235.9 without changes to the text as published in the November 24, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 11632).

The rules are being amended to change any reference to Vocational Nurse Act or Article 4528c to Chapter 302 Texas Occupations Code.

No comments were received relative to the adoption of these rules.

The amendments are adopted under Chapter 302, Texas Occupations Code, Subchapter D, §302.151(b), which provides the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with the authority to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry in effect the purpose of the law.

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 December 28, 2000.

TRD-200009058

Mary M. Strange

Executive Director

Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Effective date: January 17, 2001

Proposal publication date: November 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7653


Subchapter B. BOARD REVIEW OF APPLICATION

22 TAC §§235.21-235.23

The Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners adopts the amendments to §§235.21-235.23 without changes to the text as published in the November 24, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 11633).

The rules are adopted to change any reference to Vocational Nurse Act or Article 4528c to Chapter 302 Texas Occupations Code.

No comments were received relative to the adoption of these rules.

The amendments are adopted under Chapter 302, Texas Occupations Code, Subchapter D, §302.151(b), which provides the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with the authority to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry in effect the purpose of the law.

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 December 28, 2000.

TRD-200009059

Mary M. Strange

Executive Director

Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Effective date: January 17, 2001

Proposal publication date: November 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7653


Subchapter C. EXAMINATION

22 TAC §235.31

The Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners adopts an amendment to §235.31 without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 24, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 11633).

The rule is adopted to change any reference to Vocational Nurse Act or Article 4528c to Chapter 302 Texas Occupations Code.

No comments were received relative to the adoption of this rule.

The amendment is adopted under Chapter 302, Texas Occupations Code, Subchapter D, §302.151(b), which provides the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with the authority to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry in effect the purpose of the law.

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 December 28, 2000.

TRD-200009060

Mary M. Strange

Executive Director

Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Effective date: January 17, 2001

Proposal publication date: November 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7653


Subchapter D. ISSUANCE OF LICENSES

22 TAC §§235.42, 235.44, 235.48

The Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners adopts §§235.42, 235.44 and 235.48 without changes to the text published in the November 24, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 11634).

The rules are adopted to change any reference to Vocational Nurse Act or Article 4528c to Chapter 302 Texas Occupations Code.

No comments were received relative to the adoption of these rules.

The amendments are adopted under Chapter 302, Texas Occupations Code, Subchapter D, §302.151 (b), which provides the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with the authority to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry in effect the purpose of the law.

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 December 28, 2000.

TRD-200009061

Mary M. Strange

Executive Director

Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Effective date: January 17, 2001

Proposal publication date: November 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7653


Chapter 237. CONTINUING EDUCATION

Subchapter B. CONTINUING EDUCATION

22 TAC §237.12

The Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners adopts §237.12 without changes to the proposed text published in the November 24, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 11634).

The rule is adopted to change any reference to Vocational Nurse Act or Article 4528c to Chapter 302 Texas Occupations Code.

No comments were received relative to the adoption of this rule.

The amendment is adopted under Chapter 302, Texas Occupations Code, Subchapter D, §302.151 (b), which provides the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with the authority to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry in effect the purpose of the law.

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 December 28, 2000

TRD-200009062

Mary M. Strange

Executive Director

Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Effective date: January 17, 2001

Proposal publication date: November 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7653


Chapter 239. CONTESTED CASE PROCEDURE

Subchapter A. DEFINITIONS

22 TAC §239.1

The Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners adopts §239.1 without changes to the proposed text published in the November 24, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 11635).

The rule is being amended to change any reference to Vocational Nurse Act or Article 4528c to Chapter 302 Texas Occupations Code.

No comments were received relative to the adoption of this rule.

The amendment is adopted under Chapter 302, Texas Occupations Code, Subchapter D, §302.151(b), which provides the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with the authority to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry in effect the purpose of the law.

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 December 28, 2000.

TRD-200009063

Mary M. Strange

Executive Director

Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Effective date: January 17, 2001

Proposal publication date: November 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7653


Subchapter B. ENFORCEMENT

22 TAC §§239.11, 239.17-239.19

The Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners adopts §239.11 and §§239.17-239.19 without changes to the proposed text published in the November 24, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 11635).

The rules are adopted to change any reference to Vocational Nurse Act or Article 4528c to Chapter 302 Texas Occupations Code.

No comments were received relative to the adoption of these rules.

The amendments are adopted under Chapter 302, Texas Occupations Code, Subchapter D, §302.151(b), which provides the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with the authority to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry in effect the purpose of the law.

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 December 28, 2000.

TRD-200009064

Mary M. Strange

Executive Director

Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Effective date: January 17, 2001

Proposal publication date: November 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7653


Subchapter C. HEARINGS PROCESS

22 TAC §239.35, §239.36

The Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners adopts §239.35 and §239.36 without changes to the proposed text published in the November 24, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 11626).

The rules are adopted to change any reference to Vocational Nurse Act or Article 4528c to Chapter 302 Texas Occupations Code.

No comments were received relative to the adoption of these rules.

The amendments are adopted under Chapter 302, Texas Occupations Code, Subchapter D, §302.151(b), which provides the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with the authority to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry in effect the purpose of the law.

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 December 28, 2000.

TRD-200009065

Mary M. Strange

Executive Director

Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Effective date: January 17, 2001

Proposal publication date: November 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7653


Chapter 240. PEER REVIEW AND REPORTING

22 TAC §§240.11-240.13

The Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners §§240.11-240.13 without changes to the proposed text published in the November 24, 2000 issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 11636).

The rules are adopted to change any reference to Vocational Nurse Act or Article 4528c to Chapter 302 Texas Occupations Code.

No comments were received relative to the adoption of these rules.

The amendments are adopted under Chapter 302, Texas Occupations Code, Subchapter D, §302.151(b), which provides the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with the authority to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry in effect the purpose of the law.

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 December 28, 2000

TRD-200009066

Mary M. Strange

Executive Director

Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Effective date: January 17, 2001

Proposal publication date: November 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7653