TITLE 37.PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS

Part 1. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Chapter 6. LICENSE TO CARRY HANDGUNS

Subchapter D. TIME, PLACE, AND MANNER RESTRICTIONS ON LICENSE HOLDERS

37 TAC §§6.41 - 6.46

(Editor's note: The text of the following sections proposed for repeal will not be published. The sections may be examined in the offices of the Texas Department of Public Safety or in the Texas Register office, Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street, Austin.)

The Texas Department of Public Safety proposes the repeal of Subchapter D, §§6.41 - 6.46, concerning Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions on License Holders.

The repeal of §6.41 is deemed necessary because Texas Penal Code, §46.035, Unlawful Carrying of Handgun by License Holder and the definition of "intoxicated" in Texas Penal Code, §49.01 prohibit carrying of a concealed handgun by a license holder while intoxicated. This rule is simply a restatement of the law under Penal Code, §46.035(d).

The repeal of §6.42 is deemed necessary because Texas Penal Code, §46.035, Unlawful Carrying of Handgun by License Holder requires a license holder to carry the handgun concealed unless a justification defense exists under Texas Penal Code, Chapter 9. This rule is simply a restatement of the law under Penal Code, §46.035(a), (h).

The repeal of §6.43 is deemed necessary because Texas Government Code, §411.187, Suspension of License and §411.205, Displaying License; Penalty, requires a license holder carrying a concealed handgun on or about their person to display the driver license and concealed handgun license on demand for identification from a peace officer or magistrate. This rule is simply a restatement of the law under Texas Government Code, §411.187(a)(2) and §411.205.

The repeal of §6.44 is deemed necessary because Texas Penal Code, §46.03, Places Weapons Prohibited, and Texas Penal Code, §46.035, Unlawful Carrying of Handgun by License Holder, prohibit the license holder from carrying a concealed handgun in certain locations and give the license holders notice that such violations are felony offenses. This rule is simply a restatement of the law under Texas Penal Code, §46.03 and §46.035.

The repeal of §6.45 is deemed necessary because the current rule separates out the Class A misdemeanor level offense of carrying a concealed handgun in certain places. The current rule does not provide additional information to license holders under Texas Government Code, §411.171 et. seq . Since the enactment of current §6.45, the law has not changed. The repeal of §6.45 will not deprive the public of information and will not affect the Texas Department of Public Safety's administration of the Concealed Handgun Licensing Statute. This rule is simply a restatement of the law under Texas Penal Code, §46.035.

The repeal of §6.46 is deemed necessary because Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, §62.081 gives license holders carrying concealed handguns notice that carrying a concealed handgun on Lower Colorado River Authority lands is a Class C misdemeanor, This rule is simply a restatement of the law under the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, §62.081.

Oscar Ybarra, Chief of Finance, has determined that for each year of the first five-year period the repeals are in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government, or local economies.

Mr. Ybarra also has determined that for each year of the first five-year period the repeals are in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the repeals will be decreased confusion among license holders following the repeals since they are a duplication of Texas Penal Code §46.03 and §46.035 and/or Texas Government Code, §411.187 and §411.205. There is no anticipated adverse economic impact on individuals, small businesses, or micro-businesses.

Comments on the repeals may be submitted to Jean O'Shaw, Regulatory License Service-Legal Staff, Texas Department of Public Safety, P.O. 4143, MSC-0246, Austin, Texas 78765-0246, (512) 424-5831.

The repeals are proposed 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; Texas Government Code, §411.006(4), which requires the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety to adopt rules, subject to commission approval, considered necessary for control of the department; and Texas Government Code, §411.197, which authorizes the department to adopt rules to administer this chapter.

The repeals affect Texas Government Code, §§411.004(3), 411.006(4) and 411.197.

§6.41.Carry While Intoxicated.

§6.42.Failure To Conceal Handgun.

§6.43.Failure To Display License on Demand.

§6.44.Places Prohibited: Felony Violations.

§6.45.Places Prohibited: Class A Misdemeanor Violations.

§6.46.Places Prohibited: Class C Misdemeanor Violation.

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 May 24, 2005.

TRD-200502076

Thomas A. Davis, Jr.

Director

Texas Department of Public Safety

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 10, 2005

For further information, please call: (512) 424-2135


Part 11. TEXAS JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION

Chapter 341. TEXAS JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION STANDARDS

Subchapter I. ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE SPECIFICATIONS

37 TAC §341.60

(Editor's note: The text of the following section proposed for repeal will not be published. The section may be examined in the offices of the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission or in the Texas Register office, Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street, Austin.)

The Texas Juvenile Probation Commission proposes the repeal of §341.60 relating to electronic data interchange specifications. The repeal is in an effort not to overlap with new proposed revisions to §341.60, which provide structural and substantive changes and clarify existing specifications.

Lisa Capers, Deputy Executive Director, has determined that for the first five year period the repeal is in effect, there will be no fiscal implications for state government or small businesses as a result of enforcement or implementation. There will be a fiscal impact on local governments that currently do not run the CASEWORKER system. The impact will be as a result of reprogramming current data systems to report according to the requirements of the electronic data interchange. The total fiscal impact to non-CASEWORKER juvenile probation departments is unknown because each county will reconfigure their data systems differently. The Texas Juvenile Probation Commission has contact each non-CASEWORKER juvenile probation department and none state they would be financially unable to make the necessary changes if the repeal and new amendments were adopted.

Ms. Capers has also determined that for each year of the first five years the repeal is in effect, the public benefit expected as a result of the repeal will be better, more complete and consistent juvenile justice data which can be used to analyze the juvenile justice system. There will be no impact on small business or individuals as a result of the repeal.

Public comments on the repeal may be submitted to Kristy Almager at the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711-3547.

These standards are proposed under §141.042 of the Texas Human Resource Code, which provides the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission with the authority to adopt reasonable rules which provide minimum standards for juvenile boards.

No other code or article is affected by these new standards.

§341.60.TJPC Monthly Folder Extract.

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 May 25, 2005.

TRD-200502131

Lisa A. Capers

Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel

Texas Juvenile Probation Commission

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 10, 2005

For further information, please call: (512) 424-6710


37 TAC §341.60

The Texas Juvenile Probation Commission proposes new §341.60 relating to electronic data interchange specifications. The proposed standards provide structural and substantive changes and clarify existing specifications.

Lisa Capers, Deputy Executive Director, has determined that for the first five year period the repeal is in effect, there will be no fiscal implications for state government or small businesses as a result of enforcement or implementation. There will be a fiscal impact on local governments that currently do not run the CASEWORKER system. The impact will be as a result of reprogramming current data systems to report according to the requirements of the electronic data interchange. The total fiscal impact to non-CASEWORKER juvenile probation departments is unknown because each county will reconfigure their data systems differently. The Texas Juvenile Probation Commission has contact each non-CASEWORKER juvenile probation department and none state they would be financially unable to make the necessary changes if the repeal and new rule were adopted.

Ms. Capers has also determined that for each year of the first five years the new sections are in effect, the public benefit expected as a result of enforcement will be better, more complete and consistent juvenile justice data which can be used to analyze the juvenile justice system. There will be no impact on small business or individuals as a result of the proposed rule.

Public comments on the proposed new section may be submitted to Kristy Almager at the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711-3547.

These standards are proposed under §141.042 of the Texas Human Resource Code, which provides the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission with the authority to adopt reasonable rules which provide minimum standards for juvenile boards.

No other code or article is affected by these new standards.

§341.60.TJPC Monthly Folder Extract.

The TJPC Monthly Folder Extract data shall include all data fields required by TJPC Electronic Data Interchange Specifications found in the figure below.

Figure 1: 37 TAC §341.60 (.pdf)

Figure 2: 37 TAC §341.60 (.pdf)

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 May 25, 2005.

TRD-200502132

Lisa A. Capers

Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel

Texas Juvenile Probation Commission

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 10, 2005

For further information, please call: (512) 424-6710