TITLE 22.EXAMINING BOARDS

Part 6. TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

Chapter 131. ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION

Subchapter A. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD

22 TAC §131.15

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers adopts an amendment to §131.15, relating to Committees, without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 22, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 10239) and will not be republished.

The adopted amendment changes the meeting frequency of the Legislative Committee of the Board from twice per year to an as-needed basis.

No comments were received regarding the Board's adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted pursuant to the Texas Engineering Practice Act, Occupations Code §1001.202, which authorizes the board to make and enforce all rules and regulations and bylaws consistent with the Act as necessary for the performance of its duties, the governance of its own, proceedings, and the regulation of the practice of engineering in this state.

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 16, 2007.

TRD-200700545

Dale Beebe Farrow, P.E.

Executive Director

Texas Board of Professional Engineers

Effective date: March 8, 2007

Proposal publication date: December 22, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 440-7723


Part 16. TEXAS BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS

Chapter 341. LICENSE RENEWAL

22 TAC §341.3

The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners adopts amendments to §341.3, concerning Qualifying Continuing Education Requirements, without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 29, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 10513). The amendment adds a continuing education category for residencies, fellowships and examinations.

No comments were received regarding these sections.

The amendments are adopted under the Physical Therapy Practice Act, Title 3, Subtitle H, Chapter 453, Occupations Code, which provides the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with the authority to adopt rules consistent with this Act to carry out its duties in administering this Act.

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 13, 2007.

TRD-200700453

John P. Maline

Executive Director

Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Effective date: March 5, 2007

Proposal publication date: December 29, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 305-6900


Chapter 346. PRACTICE SETTINGS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY

22 TAC §346.1

The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners adopts an amendment to §346.1, concerning Educational Settings, without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 29, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 10514). The amendment increases access to physical therapy for children being served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 USC §1414, by changing the physical therapy requirements for evaluations and reevaluations in this setting. Specifically, those activities would be performed in accordance with federal mandates under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

No comments were received regarding these sections.

The amendments are adopted under the Physical Therapy Practice Act, Title 3, Subtitle H, Chapter 453, Occupations Code, which provides the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with the authority to adopt rules consistent with this Act to carry out its duties in administering this Act.

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 13, 2007.

TRD-200700441

John P. Maline

Executive Director

Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Effective date: March 5, 2007

Proposal publication date: December 29, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 305-6900


22 TAC §346.3

The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners adopts an amendment to §346.3, concerning Early Childhood (ECI) Setting, without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 29, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 10514). The amendment increases access to physical therapy for children being served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 USC §1414, by changing the physical therapy requirements for evaluations and reevaluations in this setting. Specifically, those activities would be performed in accordance with federal mandates under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

No comments were received regarding these sections.

The amendments are adopted under the Physical Therapy Practice Act, Title 3, Subtitle H, Chapter 453, Occupations Code, which provides the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with the authority to adopt rules consistent with this Act to carry out its duties in administering this Act.

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 13, 2007.

TRD-200700442

John P. Maline

Executive Director

Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Effective date: March 5, 2007

Proposal publication date: December 29, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 305-6900


Part 29. TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING

Chapter 665. EXAMINATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

22 TAC §665.2

The Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying (TBPLS) adopts an amendment to §665.2, concerning the Size, Quorum and Qualifications of advisory committee members. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 3, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 8959) and will not be republished.

The amendment to the Size, Quorum and Qualifications will clarify the qualifications of being a member of the committee and why you can be removed from the committee.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted pursuant to §1071.151, Title 6, Occupations Code, Subtitle C, which authorizes the Board to adopt and enforce reasonable and necessary rules to perform its duties and to comply with Sunset Commission requirements.

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 15, 2007.

TRD-200700527

Sandy Smith

Executive Director

Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying

Effective date: March 7, 2007

Proposal publication date: November 3, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 239-5263


22 TAC §665.4

The Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying (TBPLS) adopts an amendment to §665.4, concerning the terms of office. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 3, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 8960) and will not be republished.

The amendment to the terms of office will delete the board appointing the chair and vice chair of each committee, announcing each meeting under the Open Meetings Act, procedures for parliamentary decisions, and minutes being taken, approved and signed by the committee officer.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted pursuant to §1071.151, Title 6, Occupations Code, Subtitle C, which authorizes the Board to adopt and enforce reasonable and necessary rules to perform its duties and to comply with Sunset Commission requirements.

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 15, 2007.

TRD-200700526

Sandy Smith

Executive Director

Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying

Effective date: March 7, 2007

Proposal publication date: November 3, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 239-5263


22 TAC §665.7

The Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying (TBPLS) adopts an amendment to §665.7, concerning training. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 3, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 8961) and will not be republished.

The amendment will change the required training needed to be a member of the examination advisory committee.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted pursuant to Section 1071.151, Title 6, Occupations Code, Subtitle C, which authorizes the Board to adopt and enforce reasonable and necessary rules to perform its duties and to comply with Sunset Commission requirements.

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 15, 2007.

TRD-200700528

Sandy Smith

Executive Director

Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying

Effective date: March 7, 2007

Proposal publication date: November 3, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 239-5263