TITLE 40.SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE

Part 2. TEXAS REHABILITATION COMMISSION

Chapter 106. PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES BY TEXAS REHABILITATION COMMISSION

Subchapter A. GENERAL

40 TAC §106.3

The Texas Rehabilitation Commission (TRC) proposes to amend §106.3 of Title 40, Chapter 106, Texas Administrative Code, authority for purchasing administrative goods and services. The change is being proposed to clarify TRC's authority for purchase of administrative goods and services.

Bill Wheeler, Deputy Commissioner for Financial Services, has determined that for the first five-year period the section is in effect, there will be no material fiscal implications for state or local government.

Mr. Wheeler also has determined that for each year of the first five years the section is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the section will be the agency's compliance with Chapter 111, Human Resources Code. There will be no material effect on small or micro businesses. There is no material anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the section as proposed. In accordance with Government Code §2001.022, TRC has determined that the proposed rule will not affect a local economy.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Roger Darley, Deputy General Counsel, Texas Rehabilitation Commission, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 7300, Austin, Texas 78751.

The amendment is proposed under the Texas Human Resources Code, Title 7, Chapter 111, §111.018 and §111.023, which provides the Texas Rehabilitation Commission with the authority to promulgate rules consistent with Title 7, Texas Human Resources Code.

No other statute, article, or code is affected by this proposal.

§106.3.Authority.

The Texas Rehabilitation Commission receives delegated purchasing authority for procuring administrative goods and services from 1 TAC §113.11 and Government Code, Chapter 2155 [ §2155.144 ]. The legal authority for the Texas Rehabilitation Commission to enter into contracts is Title 7, §111.052, Human Resources Code. TRC will also comply with specific contracting procedures found in the Interagency Cooperation Act, Government Code §§771.001 - 771.010; Interlocal Cooperation Act (Government Code §§791.001, et seq.)

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 21, 2003.

TRD-200304359

Sylvia F. Hardman

Deputy Commissioner for Legal Services

Texas Rehabilitation Commission

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 31, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 424-4050


Chapter 117. SPECIAL RULES AND POLICIES

40 TAC §117.10

The Texas Rehabilitation Commission (TRC) proposes a new §117.10 of Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, concerning complaints. The rule is being proposed to comply with the requirements of Human Resources Code §111.026(b).

Bill Wheeler, Deputy Commissioner for Financial Services, has determined that for the first five-year period the section is in effect, there will be no material fiscal implications for state or local government.

Mr. Wheeler also has determined that for each year of the first five years the section is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the section will be the agency's compliance with Chapter 111, Human Resources Code. There will be no material effect on small businesses. There is no material anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the section as proposed. In accordance with Government Code §2001.022, TRC has determined that the proposed rule will not affect a local economy.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Roger Darley, Deputy General Counsel, Texas Rehabilitation Commission, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 7300, Austin, Texas 78751.

The new rule is proposed under the Texas Human Resources Code, Title 7, Chapter 111, §111.018 and §111.023, which provides the Texas Rehabilitation Commission with the authority to promulgate rules consistent with Title 7, Texas Human Resources Code.

No other statute, article, or code is affected by this proposal.

§117.10.Complaints.

Consumers and service recipients may be notified of the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the commission for the purpose of directing complaints to the commission by inclusion of the information:

(1) on each registration form, application, or written contract relating to participation in a program that is funded in any part by money derived from or through the commission;

(2) on a sign that is prominently displayed in the place of business of each person or entity engaging in a program that is funded in any part by money derived from or through the commission;

(3) in a bill for service provided by a person or entity engaging in a program that is funded in any part by money derived from or through the commission; or

(4) in other media for dissemination of information as determined by the Commission.

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 21, 2003.

TRD-200304358

Sylvia F. Hardman

Deputy Commissioner for Legal Services

Texas Rehabilitation Commission

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 31, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 424-4050