Rule Review

Agency Rule Review Plan--Revised

Texas Education Agency

Title 19, Part 2

TRD-200700968

Filed: March 13, 2007


Proposed Rule Review

Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board

Title 31, Part 17

The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board files this notice of intent to review Title 31, Part 17, Chapter 520, Subchapter A, §§520.1 - 520.6, Election Procedures, of the Texas Administrative Code in accordance with the Texas Government Code, §2001.039. The agency finds that the reason for adopting the rules continues to exist.

As required by §2001.039, Government Code, the agency will accept comments and make a final assessment regarding whether the reason for adopting the rules continues to exist. The comment period will last 30 days beginning with the publication of this notice of intent to review.

Comments or questions regarding this rule review may be submitted to Rex Isom, Executive Director, Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board, P.O. Box 658, Temple, Texas 76503, by e-mail to risom@tsswcb.state.tx.us, or by facsimile at (254) 773-3311.

§520.1. Policy Statement.

§520.2. Definitions.

§520.3. District Conducted Elections; Notice.

§520.4. State Board Conducted District Elections; Notice.

§520.5. Election Forms; Reporting.

§520.6. Adherence to Rules Required.

TRD-200700988

Mel Davis

Special Projects Coordinator

Texas State and Soil Water Conservation Board

Filed: March 13, 2007


Adopted Rule Reviews

Texas Education Agency

Title 19, Part 2

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) adopts the review of 19 TAC Chapter 62, Commissioner's Rules Concerning the Equalized Wealth Level, pursuant to the Texas Government Code, §2001.039. The TEA proposed the review of 19 TAC Chapter 62 in the October 13, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 8577).

The TEA finds that the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 62 continue to exist and readopts the rules. At a later date, the TEA will propose an amendment to 19 TAC §62.1071, Administration of Wealth Equalization, to reflect changes resulting from House Bill 1, 79th Texas Legislature, Third Called Session, 2006.

The TEA received no comments related to the rule review of 19 TAC Chapter 62.

This concludes the review of 19 TAC Chapter 62.

TRD-200700964

Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director, Policy Coordination

Texas Education Agency

Filed: March 13, 2007


The Texas Education Agency (TEA) adopts the review of 19 TAC Chapter 150, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Educator Appraisal, Subchapter AA, Teacher Appraisal, and Subchapter BB, Administrator Appraisal, pursuant to the Texas Government Code, §2001.039. The TEA proposed the review of 19 TAC Chapter 150, Subchapters AA and BB, in the December 8, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 9855).

Relating to the review of 19 TAC Chapter 150, Subchapter AA, the TEA finds that the reasons for adopting Subchapter AA continue to exist and readopts the rules. The TEA is proposing no changes to Subchapter AA at this time.

Relating to the review of 19 TAC Chapter 150, Subchapter BB, the TEA finds that the reasons for adopting Subchapter BB continue to exist and readopts the rules. The TEA is proposing no changes to Subchapter BB at this time.

The TEA received no comments related to the rule review of 19 TAC Chapter 150, Subchapters AA and BB.

This concludes the review of 19 TAC Chapter 150.

TRD-200700965

Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director, Policy Coordination

Texas Education Agency

Filed: March 13, 2007


The Texas Education Agency (TEA) adopts the review of 19 TAC Chapter 153, School District Personnel, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning School District Personnel Duties and Benefits, and Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules on Creditable Years of Service, pursuant to the Texas Government Code, §2001.039. The TEA proposed the review of 19 TAC Chapter 153, Subchapters AA and CC, in the December 8, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 9855).

Relating to the review of 19 TAC Chapter 153, Subchapter AA, the TEA finds that the reasons for adopting Subchapter AA continue to exist and readopts the rule. The TEA is proposing no changes to Subchapter AA at this time.

Relating to the review of 19 TAC Chapter 153, Subchapter CC, the TEA finds that the reasons for adopting Subchapter CC continue to exist and readopts the rules. Effective February 25, 2007, the rules in Subchapter CC were amended. Section 153.1021, Recognition of Creditable Years of Service, was amended to update references and provide clarification. Section 153.1022, Minimum Salary Schedule for Certain Professional Staff, was amended to update the minimum salary rates in accordance with House Bill 1, 79th Texas Legislature, Third Called Session, 2006. The TEA is proposing no additional changes to Subchapter CC at this time.

The TEA received no comments related to the rule review of 19 TAC Chapter 153, Subchapters AA and CC.

This concludes the review of 19 TAC Chapter 153.

TRD-200700966

Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director, Policy Coordination

Texas Education Agency

Filed: March 13, 2007


The Texas Education Agency (TEA) adopts the review of 19 TAC Chapter 161, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Advisory Committees, pursuant to the Texas Government Code, §2001.039. The TEA proposed the review of 19 TAC Chapter 161 in the October 13, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 8577).

The TEA finds that the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 161 continue to exist and readopts the rules. At the end of the 80th Texas Legislative Session, 2007, the TEA plans to propose an amendment to 19 TAC §161.1003, Advisory Committees, to reflect changes to the list of advisory committees.

The TEA received no comments related to the rule review of 19 TAC Chapter 161.

This concludes the review of 19 TAC Chapter 161.

TRD-200700967

Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director, Policy Coordination

Texas Education Agency

Filed: March 13, 2007


Department of Information Resources

Title 1, Part 10

Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2001.039, the Department of Information Resources (department) files this notice of readoption of Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 201, §201.4, concerning "Historically Underutilized Business Program." The review was published in the September 8, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 7579). No public comments were received regarding the review.

The department determined the reasons for adoption of the rule continue to exist. The rule is readopted without changes.

TRD-200700912

Renée Mauzy

General Counsel

Department of Information Resources

Filed: March 7, 2007


Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2001.039, the Department of Information Resources (department) files this notice of readoption of Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 201, §201.9, "Board Policies." The review was published in the September 8, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 7579). No public comments were received regarding the review.

The department determined the reason for adoption of the rule continues to exist. The rule is readopted without changes.

TRD-200700911

Renée Mauzy

General Counsel

Department of Information Resources

Filed: March 7, 2007


Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2001.039, the Department of Information Resources (department) files this notice of readoption of Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 207, §§ 207.1 - 207.8, "Telecommunications Services Division." The review was published in the September 8, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 7579). No public comments were received regarding the review.

The department determined the reasons for adoption of the rules continue to exist. The rules are readopted without changes.

TRD-200700913

Renée Mauzy

General Counsel

Department of Information Resources

Filed: March 7, 2007