Part 1.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 5.
CRIMINAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
Subchapter A. INVESTIGATION
37 TAC §5.2
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) adopts new §5.2,
concerning the Memorandum of Understanding with Criminal Justice Division
of the Office of the Governor, without changes to the proposed text as published
in the February 15, 2002, issue of the
Texas Register
(27 TexReg 1111).
The new section is necessary to adopt the Joint Memorandum of Understanding
and all necessary revisions, between the department and the Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD), establishing the coordination of
drug law enforcement efforts. The Memorandum outlines the responsibilities
of the department and CJD with regard to the State Drug Law Enforcement Strategy
and Byrne-funded narcotics task forces.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the new section.
The new section is adopted pursuant to Texas Government Code, §411.004(3),
which authorizes the Public Safety Commission to adopt rules considered necessary
for carrying out the department's work and Texas Government Code, §411.0096.
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 April 26, 2002.
TRD-200202569
Thomas A. Davis, Jr.
Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Effective date: May 16, 2002
Proposal publication date: February 15, 2002
For further information, please call: (512) 424-2135
Chapter 257.
CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RULES
37 TAC §257.10
The Commission on Jail Standards adopts an amendment to §257.10,
concerning Construction Approval Rules without changes to the proposed text
as published in the March 29, 2002, issue of the
Texas Register
(27 TexReg 2424).
The rule is being amended to allow Registered Accessibility Specialist,
as defined by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, to perform
accessibility reviews and inspections.
The rule ensures jail facilities are built to comply with Texas Accessibility
Standards.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted under Government Code, Chapter 511,
which provides the Texas Commission on Jail Standards with the authority to
adopt reasonable rules and procedures establishing minimum standards for the
construction, equipment, maintenance, and operation of county jails.
The statutes that are affected by this rule are Local Government Code,
Chapter 351, §351.002 and §351.015.
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 April 29, 2002.
TRD-200202651
Brandon S. Wood
Director of Facility Planning
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Effective date: May 19, 2002
Proposal publication date: March 29, 2002
For further information, please call: (512) 463-5505
Subchapter A. GENERAL
37 TAC §269.1
The Commission on Jail Standards adopts an amendment to §269.1,
concerning Records and Procedures without changes to the proposed text as
published in the March 29, 2002, issue of the
Texas
Register
(27 TexReg 2424).
The rule is being amended to provide a standard that adequately addresses
reporting and recording of inmate escapes.
The rule provides accurate record keeping for inmate escapes.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted under Government Code, Chapter 511,
which provides the Texas Commission on Jail Standards with the authority to
adopt reasonable rules and procedures establishing minimum standards for the
construction, equipment, maintenance, and operation of county jails.
The statutes that are affected by this rule are Local Government Code,
Chapter 351, §351.002 and §351.015.
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 April 29, 2002.
TRD-200202652
Brandon S. Wood
Director of Facility Planning
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Effective date: May 19, 2002
Proposal publication date: March 29, 2002
For further information, please call: (512) 463-5505
Part 9.
TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
Chapter 269.
RECORDS AND PROCEDURES
Chapter 279.
SANITATION