Rule Review

Proposed Rule Reviews

Texas Education Agency

Title 19, Part 2

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) proposes the review of 19 TAC Chapter 53, Regional Education Service Centers, pursuant to the Texas Government Code, §2001.039. The rules being reviewed in 19 TAC Chapter 53 are organized under Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules.

As required by the Texas Government Code, §2001.039, the TEA will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 53 continue to exist.

The public comment period on the review of 19 TAC Chapter 53 begins May 4, 2007, and ends June 3, 2007. Comments or questions regarding this rule review may be submitted to Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez, Policy Coordination Division, Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494, (512) 475-1497. Comments may also be submitted electronically to rules@tea.state.tx.us or faxed to (512) 463-0028.

TRD-200701507

Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director, Policy Coordination

Texas Education Agency

Filed: April 20, 2007


Texas Commission on Fire Protection

Title 37, Part 13

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (the Commission) files this notice of intention to review the following chapters contained in Title 37, Part 13 of the Texas Administrative Code. This review is pursuant to §2001.039, Texas Government Code. The assessment made by the Commission at this time indicates that the reasons for adopting the rules contained in the following chapters continue to exist and it proposes to readopt these chapters:

Chapter 401. Practice and Procedure

Chapter 403. Criminal Convictions and Eligibility for Certification

Chapter 405. Charges for Public Records

Chapter 431. Fire Investigation

Chapter 433. Driver/Operator-Pumper

Chapter 435. Fire Fighter Safety

Chapter 437. Fees

Chapter 443. Certification for Curriculum Manual

Chapter 445. Administrative Inspections and Penalties

Chapter 447. Part-Time Fire Protection Employee

Chapter 449. Head of a Fire Department

Chapter 461. Committee Members

Chapter 463. Application Process

Chapter 465. Equipment Standards

Comments regarding this notice of intention to review and whether the reasons for adopting the rules continue to exist may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Gary L. Warren, Sr., Executive Director, Texas Commission on Fire Protection, P.O. Box 2286, Austin, Texas 78768-2286 or by e-mail at info@tcfp.state.tx.us. Comments will be reviewed and discussed at a future Commission meeting.

TRD-200701489

Gary L. Warren, Sr.

Executive Director

Texas Commission on Fire Protection

Filed: April 19, 2007


Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles

Title 37, Part 5

Under the 1997 General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Section 167, Review of Agency Rules, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles files this notice of intent to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal, Texas Administrative Code, Title 37, Public Safety and Corrections, Part 5, Chapter 145 (Parole) Subchapter A (Parole Process).

The Board undertakes its review pursuant to Government Code, §2001.039, Government Code. The Board will accept comments for 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register and will assess whether the reasons for adopting the sections under review continue to exist. Proposed changes to the rule as a result of the rule review will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register. The proposed rules will be open for public comment prior to final adoption by the Board, in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Government Code, Chapter 2001.

Any questions or written comments pertaining to this notice of intention to review should for the next 30-day comment period be directed to Bettie Wells, General Counsel, Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, 209 W. 14th Street, Suite 500, Austin, TX 78701, or by e-mail to bettie.wells@tdcj.state.tx.us.

TRD-200701532

Bettie Wells

General Counsel

Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles

Filed: April 23, 2007


Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists

Title 22, Part 39

In accordance with Government Code, §2001.039, the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists files this notice of intent to review and consider for readoption, amendment, or repeal of 22 TAC Chapters 850 and 851, as follows:

Chapter 850

Subchapter A (Authority and Responsibilities)

Subchapter B (Organization)

Subchapter C (Fees)

Chapter 851

Subchapter A (Licensing)

Subchapter B (Code of Professional Conduct)

Subchapter C (Compliance and Enforcement)

Subchapter D (Hearings, Contested Cases)

The Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists will determine whether the reasons for adopting the sections under review continue to exist. Any changes to the sections proposed as a result of this rule review will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register.

Written comments relating to this rule review will be accepted for a 30-day period following publication of this notice in the Texas Register. Comments should be directed to Molly Roman, Administrative Coordinator, Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, P. O. Box 13225, Austin, Texas 78711, or by e-mail to mroman@tbpg.state.tx.us.

TRD-200701533

Vincent Houston

Acting Executive Director

Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists

Filed: April 23, 2007


Texas Real Estate Commission

Title 22, Part 23

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) proposes to review Chapter 535 - General Provisions (§§535.1 - 535.81) and Chapter 541 - Rules Relating to the Provisions of Texas Occupations Code Chapter 53 in accordance with the Texas Government Code, §2001.03.

Review of the rules under this chapter will determine whether the reasons for adoption of the rules continue to exist. During the review process, TREC may also determine that a specific rule may need to be amended to further refine TREC's legal and policy considerations, whether the rules reflect current TREC procedures, that no changes to a rule as currently in effect are necessary, or that a rule is not longer valid or applicable. Rules will also be combined or reduced for simplification and clarity when feasible. Readopted rules will be noted in the Texas Register Rules Review section without publication of the text. Any proposed amendments or repeal of a rule or chapter as a result of the review will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register and will be open for an additional 30-day public comment period prior to final adoption or repeal.

TREC invites comments during the review process for 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register . Any questions or comments pertaining to this notice of intention to review should be directed to Loretta R. DeHay, General Counsel, Texas Real Estate Commission, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188 or e-mail to general.counsel@trec.state.tx.us within 30 days of publication.

TRD-200701557

Loretta R. DeHay

General Counsel

Texas Real Estate Commission

Filed: April 24, 2007