TITLE 10.COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Part 7. TEXAS RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION

Chapter 305. PRACTICE AND PROCEDURES FOR HEARINGS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

The Texas Residential Construction Commission (commission) adopts amendments to 10 TAC §§305.1, 305.2, 305.4, 305.5, 305.21 - 305.23, 305.26, 305.28, 305.30 - 305.32, and 305.40 of Chapter 305, regarding the procedures for hearings and disciplinary actions with no changes to the proposed text as published in the March 24, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 2344). The commission also adopts the amendments to §305.41 with no changes to the proposed text as published in the April 7, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 2960).

The amendments eliminate superfluous language and redundancies and restate procedures to more clearly describe the commission practices.

The commission received no comments on the amendments.

Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

10 TAC §§305.1, 305.2, 305.4, 305.5

The amendments are adopted pursuant to Property Code §408.001, which provides general authority for the commission to adopt rules necessary for the implementation of Title 16 of the Property Code, the commission's enabling act and the Administrative Procedures Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 2001; Property Code §416.008, regarding denial of a certificate of registration; Property Code §430.008, regarding registration of third-party warranty companies; Property Code Chapter 418, regarding the commission's authority to undertake disciplinary actions; and Chapter 419, regarding the commission's authority to impose administrative penalties.

Cross Reference to Statutes: Title 16, Property Code §§408.001, 416.008, 430.008, Chapters 418 and 419 and Texas Government Code Chapter 2001.

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 May 19, 2006.

TRD-200602833

Susan K. Durso

General Counsel

Texas Residential Construction Commission

Effective date: June 8, 2006

Proposal publication date: March 24, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 463-2886


Subchapter B. DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

10 TAC §§305.21 - 305.23, 305.26, 305.28

The amendments are adopted pursuant to Property Code §408.001, which provides general authority for the commission to adopt rules necessary for the implementation of Title 16 of the Property Code, the commission's enabling act and the Administrative Procedures Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 2001; Property Code §416.008, regarding denial of a certificate of registration; Property Code §430.008, regarding registration of third-party warranty companies; Property Code Chapter 418, regarding the commission's authority to undertake disciplinary actions; and Chapter 419, regarding the commission's authority to impose administrative penalties.

Cross Reference to Statutes: Title 16, Property Code §§408.001, 416.008, 430.008, Chapters 418 and 419 and Texas Government Code Chapter 2001.

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 May 19, 2006.

TRD-200602834

Susan K. Durso

General Counsel

Texas Residential Construction Commission

Effective date: June 8, 2006

Proposal publication date: March 24, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 463-2886


Subchapter C. PROCEEDINGS AT SOAH

10 TAC §§305.30 - 305.32

The amendments are adopted pursuant to Property Code §408.001, which provides general authority for the commission to adopt rules necessary for the implementation of Title 16 of the Property Code, the commission's enabling act and the Administrative Procedures Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 2001; Property Code §416.008, regarding denial of a certificate of registration; Property Code §430.008, regarding registration of third-party warranty companies; Property Code Chapter 418, regarding the commission's authority to undertake disciplinary actions; and Chapter 419, regarding the commission's authority to impose administrative penalties.

Cross Reference to Statutes: Title 16, Property Code §§408.001, 416.008, 430.008, Chapters 418 and 419 and Texas Government Code Chapter 2001.

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 May 19, 2006.

TRD-200602835

Susan K. Durso

General Counsel

Texas Residential Construction Commission

Effective date: June 8, 2006

Proposal publication date: March 24, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 463-2886


Subchapter D. POST-SETTLEMENT AND POST-HEARING MATTERS

10 TAC §305.40

The amendments are adopted pursuant to Property Code §408.001, which provides general authority for the commission to adopt rules necessary for the implementation of Title 16 of the Property Code, the commission's enabling act and the Administrative Procedures Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 2001; Property Code §416.008, regarding denial of a certificate of registration; Property Code §430.008, regarding registration of third-party warranty companies; Property Code Chapter 418, regarding the commission's authority to undertake disciplinary actions; and Chapter 419, regarding the commission's authority to impose administrative penalties.

Cross Reference to Statutes: Title 16, Property Code §§408.001, 416.008, 430.008, Chapters 418 and 419 and Texas Government Code Chapter 2001.

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 May 19, 2006.

TRD-200602836

Susan K. Durso

General Counsel

Texas Residential Construction Commission

Effective date: June 8, 2006

Proposal publication date: March 24, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 463-2886


10 TAC §305.41

The amendments are adopted pursuant to Property Code §408.001, which provides general authority for the commission to adopt rules necessary for the implementation of Title 16 of the Property Code, the commission's enabling act and the Administrative Procedures Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 2001; Property Code §416.008, regarding denial of a certificate of registration; Property Code §430.008, regarding registration of third-party warranty companies; Property Code Chapter 418, regarding the commission's authority to undertake disciplinary actions; and Chapter 419, regarding the commission's authority to impose administrative penalties.

Cross Reference to Statutes: Title 16, Property Code §§408.001, 416.008, 430.008, Chapters 418 and 419 and Texas Government Code Chapter 2001.

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 May 19, 2006.

TRD-200602837

Susan K. Durso

General Counsel

Texas Residential Construction Commission

Effective date: June 8, 2006

Proposal publication date: April 7, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 463-2886