Emergency Sections An agency may adopt a new or amended section or repeal an existing section on an emergency basis if it determines that such action is necessary for the public health, safety, or welfare of this state. The section may become effective immediately upon filing with the Texas Register, or on a stated date less than 20 days after filing, for no more than 120 days. The emergency action is renewable once for no more than 60 days. Symbology in amended emergency sections. New language added to an existing section is indicated by the use of bold text. [Brackets] indicate deletion of existing material within a section. TITLE 1. ADMINISTRATION Part II. Texas Ethics Commission Chapter 3. Practice and Procedure Subchapter B. Forms Sworn Complaint and Affidavit 1 TAC sec.3.211 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts on an emergency basis new sec.3.211, concerning establishment of the form for filing sworn complaints with the commission. The Texas Ethics Commission has determined that the emergency adoption of the new section is necessary and in the public interest in order to comply with Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9d.1, sec.1.15 and sec.1.16, which establish the requirements and procedures for filing sworn complaints with the Texas Ethics Commission. The Texas Ethics Commission finds that an emergency exists in that: Article 6252-9d.1, sec.1.15 and sec.1.16 prescribes the requirements that must be set forth in a sworn complaint and the form requirements of that complaint; and the Texas Constitution, Article III, sec.24a created the Texas Ethics Commission and gives the commission such powers and duties as the legislature may provide. The legislature has enacted Article 6252-9d.1, effective January 1, 1992, which confers on the commission the power to administer and enforce the laws set forth in sec.1.2, and the power to prescribe forms for complaints which must be made available to the public so as to provide a means for addressing their complaints. The new section and forms are adopted on an emergency basis under Article 6252- 9d.1, sec.1.11(b)(9), which confers upon the commission the authority to adopt rules. sec.3.211. Sworn Complaint and Affidavit. The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the Sworn Report and Affidavit prescribed by the Commission on January 20, 1992 as follows. This form is available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. insert page 2 insert page 4 [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 12, 1992. TRD-9202286 Jim Mathieson Staff Attorney Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: February 13, 1992 Expiration date: June 12, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 406-0100 Notices 1 TAC sec.sec.3.213, 3.215, 3.217, 3.219 The Texas Ethics Commission adopts on an emergency basis new sec.sec.3.213, 3. 215, 3.217, and 3.219, concerning establishment of the forms concerning notices involving the complaint procedure before the Texas Ethics Commission. The Texas Ethics Commission has determined that the emergency adoption of the new section is necessary and in the public interest in order to comply with Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-9.d1, sec.1.15 and sec.1.16, which establish the requirements and procedures for filing sworn complaints and for notifying those concerned. The Texas Ethics Commission finds that an emergency exists in that: Article 6252-9d.1, sec.1.15 and sec.1.16 mandates that notices be given as applicable in the complaint procedure before the commission; the Texas Constitution, Article III, s24a created the Texas Ethics Commission and gives the commission such powers and duties as the legislature may provide. The legislature has enacted Article 6252-9d.1, effective January 1, 1992, which confers on the commission the power to administer and enforce the laws set forth in sec.1.2 of said article, and sec.1.15 et seq, which requires the commission to provide notice in various stages of the complaint procedure. The new sections are adopted on an emergency basis under Article 6252-9d.1, sec.1.11(b)(9), which confers upon the commission the authority to adopt rules necessary to carry out the mandates of the statute and the duties of the commission. sec.3.213. Notice of Compliance. The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the Notice of Compliance authorized by the commission on January 20, 1992 as follows. This form is available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. [graphic] sec.3.215. Notice of Noncompliance. The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the Notice of Noncompliance authorized by the commission on January 20, 1992 as follows. This form is available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. [graphic] sec.3.217. Notice of Failure to Comply as to Form. The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the Notice of Failure to Comply as to Form authorized by the Commission on January 20, 1992 as follows. This form is available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. [graphic] sec.3.219. Notice of Dismissal for Noncompliance and Failure to Resubmit.
    The Texas Ethics Commission adopts the Notice of Dismissal for Noncompliance and Failure to Resubmit authorized by the Commission on January 20, 1992 as follows. This form is available from the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Austin, Texas 78711-2070. [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 14, 1992. TRD-9202309 Jim Mathieson Staff Attorney Texas Ethics Commission Effective date: February 14, 1992 Expiration date: June 12, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 406-0100