TITLE 22.EXAMINING BOARDS

Part 18. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS

Chapter 376. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES

22 TAC §376.11

The Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners adopts an amendment to §376.11 regarding Monitoring Licensee Compliance without changes to the proposed text that was published in the December 12, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 11073). The text will not be republished.

The amendment is being adopted due to an Attorney General Opinion which stated that the Board did not have the authority to conduct compliance inspections.

No comments were received in response to the proposed rule amendment.

The amendment is being adopted under Texas Occupations Code, §202.151, which provides the Texas State Board of Podiatric medical Examiners with the authority to adopt reasonable or necessary rules and bylaws consistent with the law regulating the practice of podiatry, the law of this state, and the law of the United States to govern its proceedings and activities, the regulation of the practice of podiatry and the enforcement of the law regulating the practice of podiatry.

The adopted amendment implements Texas Occupations Code, §202.204.

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 February 18, 2004.

TRD-200401152

Janie Alonzo

Staff Services Officer III

Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners

Effective date: March 9, 2004

Proposal publication date: December 12, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7000


Chapter 379. FEES AND LICENSE RENEWAL

22 TAC §379.1

The Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners adopts an amendment to §379.1 regarding Fees and License Renewal without changes to the proposed text that was published in the December 12, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 11075). The text will not be republished.

The amendment is being adopted to include the new fees for House Bill 2985, Office of Patient Protection that was established in the 78th Legislative Session.

No comments were received in response to the proposed rule amendments.

The amendment is being adopted under Texas Occupations Code, §202.151, which provides the Teas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners with the authority to adopt reasonable or necessary rules and bylaws consistent with the law regulating the practice of podiatry, the law of this state, and the law of the United States to govern its proceedings and activities, the regulation of the practice of podiatry and the enforcement of the law regulating the practice of podiatry.

The adopted amendment implements Texas Occupations Code, §202.153.

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 February 18, 2004.

TRD-200401153

Janie Alonzo

Staff Services Officer III

Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners

Effective date: March 9, 2004

Proposal publication date: December 12, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7000


Chapter 390. PROCEDURES FOR THE NEGOTIATION AND MEDIATION OF CERTAIN BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIMS ASSERTED BY CONTRACTORS AGAINST THE STATE OF TEXAS

Subchapter A. GENERAL

22 TAC §§390.1, 390.3, 390.5, 390.7, 390.9

The Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners adopts new §§390.1, 390.3, 390.5, 390.7, and 390.9 concerning Procedures for the Negotiation and Mediation of Certain Breach of Contract Claims Asserted by Contractors against the State of Texas without changes to the proposed text that was published in the December 12, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 11076). The text will not be republished.

The new rules are being adopted to be in compliance with §2260.052 of the Government Code.

No comments were received in response to the proposed rule amendments.

The new rules are being adopted under Texas Occupations Code, §202.151, which provides the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners with the authority to adopt reasonable or necessary rules and bylaws consistent with the law regulating the practice of podiatry, the law of this state, and the law of the United States to govern its proceedings and activities, the regulation of the practice of podiatry and the enforcement of the law regulating the practice of podiatry.

The adopted new sections implement Texas Government Code, §2260.052.

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 February 18, 2004.

TRD-200401154

Janie Alonzo

Staff Services Officer III

Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners

Effective date: March 9, 2004

Proposal publication date: December 12, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7000


Subchapter B. NEGOTIATION OF CONTRACT DISPUTES

22 TAC §§390.21, 390.23, 390.25, 390.27, 390.29, 390.31, 390.33, 390.35, 390.37, 390.39

The Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners adopts new §§390.21, 390.23, 390.25, 390.27, 390.29, 390.31, 390.33, 390.35, 390.37, and 390.39, concerning Negotiation of Contract Disputes without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 12, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 11077). The text will not be republished.

The new sections are being adopted to be in compliance with §2260.052 of the Government Code.

No comments were received in response to the proposed new sections.

The new sections are being adopted under Texas Occupations Code, §202.151, which provides the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners with the authority to adopt reasonable or necessary rules and bylaws consistent with the law regulating the practice of podiatry, the law of this state, and the law of the United States to govern its proceedings and activities, the regulation of the practice of podiatry and the enforcement of the law regulating the practice of podiatry.

The adopted new sections implement Texas Government Code, §2260.052.

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 February 18, 2004.

TRD-200401155

Janie Alonzo

Staff Services Officer III

Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners

Effective date: March 9, 2004

Proposal publication date: December 12, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7000


Subchapter C. MEDIATION OF CONTRACT DISPUTES

22 TAC §§390.47, 390.49, 390.51, 390.53, 390.55, 390.57, 390.59, 390.61, 390.63, 390.65

The Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners adopts new §§390.47, 390.49, 390.51, 390.53, 390.55, 390.57, 390.59, 390.61, 390.63, and 390.65, concerning Mediation of Contract Disputes. Section 390.49 and §390.57 are adopted with changes to the proposed text as published in the December 12, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 11079). Sections 390.47, 390.51, 390.53, 390.55, 390.59, 390.61, 390.63, and 390.65 are adopted without changes and the text will not be republished.

The new sections are being adopted to be in compliance with §2260.052 of the Government Code.

No comments were received in response to the proposed new sections.

The new sections are being adopted under Texas Occupations Code, §202.151, which provides the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners with the authority to adopt reasonable or necessary rules and bylaws consistent with the law regulating the practice of podiatry, the law of this state, and the law of the United States to govern its proceedings and activities, the regulation of the practice of podiatry and the enforcement of the law regulating the practice of podiatry.

The adopted new sections implement Texas Government Code, §2260.052.

§390.49.Conduct of Mediation.

(a) Mediation is a consensual process in which an impartial third party, the mediator, facilitates communication between the parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or understanding among them. A mediator may not impose his or her own judgment on the issues for that of the parties. The mediator must be acceptable to both parties.

(b) The mediation is subject to the provisions of the Governmental Dispute Resolution Act, Government Code, Chapter 2009. For purposes of this subchapter, "mediation" is assigned the meaning set forth in the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, §154.023.

(c) To facilitate a meaningful opportunity for settlement, the parties shall, to the extent possible, select representatives who are knowledgeable about the dispute, who are in a position to reach agreement, or who can credibly recommend approval of an agreement.

§390.57.Costs of Mediation.

Unless the contractor and unit of state government agree otherwise, each party shall be responsible for its own costs incurred in connection with the mediation, including costs of document reproduction for documents requested by such party, attorney's fees, and consultant or expert fees. The costs of the mediation process itself shall be divided equally between the parties.

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 February 18, 2004.

TRD-200401156

Janie Alonzo

Staff Services Officer III

Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners

Effective date: March 9, 2004

Proposal publication date: December 12, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7000


Subchapter D. ASSISTED NEGOTIATION PROCESSES

22 TAC §§390.71, 390.73, 390.75

The Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners adopts new §§390.71, 390.73, and 390.75, concerning Assisted Negotiation Processes without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 12, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 11080). The text will not be republished.

The new sections are being adopted to be in compliance with §2260.052 of the Government Code.

No comments were received in response to the proposed new sections.

The new sections are being adopted under Texas Occupations Code, §202.151, which provides the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners with the authority to adopt reasonable or necessary rules and bylaws consistent with the law regulating the practice of podiatry, the law of this state, and the law of the United States to govern its proceedings and activities, the regulation of the practice of podiatry and the enforcement of the law regulating the practice of podiatry.

The adopted new sections implement Texas Government Code, §2260.052.

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 February 18, 2004.

TRD-200401157

Janie Alonzo

Staff Services Officer III

Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners

Effective date: March 9, 2004

Proposal publication date: December 12, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7000


Part 21. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS

Chapter 461. GENERAL RULINGS

22 TAC §461.11

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts amendments to §461.11, concerning Continuing Education without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 5, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 10868).

The amendments are being adopted to allow licensees to use continuing education obtained in the last month of the renewal period towards compliance for the next renewal period.

The adopted amendments will make the rule easier for the licensees and public to follow and understand.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before it.

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 February 19, 2004.

TRD-200401171

Sherry L. Lee

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Effective date: March 10, 2004

Proposal publication date: December 5, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700


Chapter 463. APPLICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS

22 TAC §463.9

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts amendments to §463.9, concerning Licensed Specialist in School Psychology without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 5, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 10868).

The amendments are being adopted to clarify requirements and qualification for licensed specialist in school psychology.

The adopted amendments will make the rule easier for the licensees and public to follow and understand.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before it.

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 February 19, 2004.

TRD-200401169

Sherry L. Lee

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Effective date: March 10, 2004

Proposal publication date: December 5, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700


Chapter 471. RENEWALS

22 TAC §471.1

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists adopts amendments to §471.1, concerning Notification of Renewal without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 5, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 10869).

The amendments are being adopted to clearly inform licensees that annual renewal is their responsibility.

The adopted amendments will make the rule easier for the licensees and public to follow and understand.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle I, Chapter 501, which provides the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists with the authority to make all rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of this State, which are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and regulations of proceedings before it.

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 February 19, 2004.

TRD-200401170

Sherry L. Lee

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Effective date: March 10, 2004

Proposal publication date: December 5, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7700