REVIEW OF AGENCY RULES

Proposed Rule Reviews

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Title 1, Part 15

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 1, Part 15, of the Texas Administrative Code:

Chapter 354, Medicaid Health Services

This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.

Comments on the review of Chapter 354, Medicaid Health Services, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to: MCSRulesPublicComments@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 354" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.

The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published, but may be found in Title 1, Part 15, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at State Rules and Open Meetings (www.sos.texas.gov).

TRD-202402212

Jessica Miller

Director, Rules Coordination Office

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: May 17, 2024


Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Title 7, Part 5

On behalf of the Finance Commission of Texas (commission), the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner files this notice of intention to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal, Texas Administrative Code, Title 7, Part 5, Chapter 84, concerning Motor Vehicle Installment Sales.

This rule review will be conducted pursuant to Texas Government Code, §2001.039. The commission will accept written comments received on or before the 30th day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register as to whether the reasons for adopting these rules continue to exist.

The Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner, which administers these rules, believes that the reasons for adopting the rules contained in this chapter continue to exist. Any questions or written comments pertaining to this notice of intention to review should be directed to Matthew Nance, General Counsel, Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, or by email to rule.comments@occc.texas.gov. Any proposed changes to the rules 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 public comment period prior to final adoption or repeal by the commission.

TRD-202402264

Matthew Nance

General Counsel

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: May 21, 2024


State Board for Educator Certification

Title 19, Part 7

The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) proposes the review of 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 231, Requirements for Public School Personnel Assignments, pursuant to Texas Government Code (TGC), §2001.039.

As required by TGC, §2001.039, the SBEC will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 231 continue to exist.

The comment period on the review of 19 TAC Chapter 231 begins May 31, 2024, and ends July 1, 2024. A form for submitting public comments on the proposed rule review is available on the Texas Education Agency (TEA) website at https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Laws_and_Rules/SBEC_Rules_(TAC)/State_Board_for_Educator_Certification_Rule_Review/. The SBEC will take registered oral and written comments on the review of 19 TAC Chapter 231 during the July 19, 2024 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.

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Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director, Rulemaking

State Board for Educator Certification

Filed: May 20, 2024


The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) proposes the review of 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 234, Military Service Members, Military Spouses, and Military Veterans, pursuant to Texas Government Code (TGC), §2001.039.

As required by TGC, §2001.039, the SBEC will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 234 continue to exist.

The comment period on the review of 19 TAC Chapter 234 begins May 31, 2024, and ends July 1, 2024. A form for submitting public comments on the proposed rule review is available on the Texas Education Agency (TEA) website at https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Laws_and_Rules/SBEC_Rules_(TAC)/State_Board_for_Educator_Certification_Rule_Review/. The SBEC will take registered oral and written comments on the review of 19 TAC Chapter 234 during the July 19, 2024 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.

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Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director, Rulemaking

State Board for Educator Certification

Filed: May 20, 2024


The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) proposes the review of 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 245, Certification of Educators from Other Countries, pursuant to Texas Government Code (TGC), §2001.039.

As required by TGC, §2001.039, the SBEC will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 245 continue to exist.

The comment period on the review of 19 TAC Chapter 245 begins May 31, 2024, and ends July 1, 2024. A form for submitting public comments on the proposed rule review is available on the Texas Education Agency (TEA) website at https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Laws_and_Rules/SBEC_Rules_(TAC)/State_Board_for_Educator_Certification_Rule_Review/. The SBEC will take registered oral and written comments on the review of 19 TAC Chapter 245 during the July 19, 2024 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.

TRD-202402242

Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director, Rulemaking

State Board for Educator Certification

Filed: May 20, 2024


Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board

Title 22, Part 8

The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) files this notice of intention to review 22 TAC Chapter 155, Rules Relating to Standards of Practice, and Chapter 157, Rules Relating to Practice and Procedure. This review is undertaken pursuant to Government Code, §2001.039.

During the review process, TALCB may determine whether a specific rule requires amendments to refine TALCB’s legal and policy considerations; whether the rules reflect current TALCB procedures; that no changes to a rule as currently in effect are necessary; or that a rule is no longer valid or applicable. Rules may also be combined or reduced for simplification and clarity when feasible. 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 before final adoption or repeal. Final consideration of this rules review is expected at the TALCB meeting in November 2024.

Any questions or comments pertaining to this notice of intention to review should be directed to Kathleen Santos, General Counsel, Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188 or emailed to general.counsel@talcb.texas.gov within 30 days of publication.

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Kathleen Santos

General Counsel

Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board

Filed: May 14, 2024


Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Title 30, Part 1

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) files this Notice of Intention to Review 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 35, Emergency and Temporary Orders and Permits; Temporary Suspensions or Amendment of Permit Conditions.

This proposal is limited to the review in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039, which requires a state agency to review and consider its rules for readoption, readoption with amendments, or repeal every four years. During this review, TCEQ will assess whether the reasons for initially adopting the rules in Chapter 35 continue to exist.

Comments regarding suggested changes to the rules in Chapter 35 may be submitted but will not be considered for rule amendments as part of this review. Any such comments will be considered in a future rulemaking action.

Submittal of Comments

TCEQ invites public comment on this preliminary review of the rules in Chapter 35. Written comments may be submitted to Gwen Ricco, MC 205, Office of Legal Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to (512) 239-4808. Electronic comments may be submitted at: https://tceq.commentinput.com/. File size restrictions may apply to comments being submitted via the TCEQ Public Comment system. All comments should reference Non-Rule Project Number 2023-064-035-LS. Comments must be received by July 1, 2024. For further information, please contact Harrison Cole Malley, Staff Attorney/Project Manager, Environmental Law Division, at (512) 239-1439.

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Charmaine Backens

Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: May 21, 2024


The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) files this Notice of Intention to Review 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 40, Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedure.

This proposal is limited to the review in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039, which requires a state agency to review and consider its rules for readoption, readoption with amendments, or repeal every four years. During this review, TCEQ will assess whether the reasons for initially adopting the rules in Chapter 40 continue to exist.

Comments regarding suggested changes to the rules in Chapter 40 may be submitted but will not be considered for rule amendments as part of this review. Any such comments may be considered in a future rulemaking action by TCEQ.

Submittal of Comments

TCEQ invites public comment on this preliminary review of the rules in Chapter 40. Written comments may be submitted to Gwen Ricco, MC 205, Office of Legal Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to (512) 239-4808. Electronic comments may be submitted at: https://tceq.commentinput.com/. File size restrictions may apply to comments being submitted via the TCEQ Public Comment system. All comments should reference Non-Rule Project Number 2023-049-040-AD. Comments must be received by July 1, 2024. For further information, please contact Kyle Lucas, Office of General Counsel, at (512) 239-0687.

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Charmaine Backens

Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: May 21, 2024


The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) files this Notice of Intention to Review 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 279, Water Quality Certification.

This proposal is limited to the review in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039, which requires a state agency to review and consider its rules for readoption, readoption with amendments, or repeal every four years. During this review, TCEQ will assess whether the reasons for initially adopting the rules in Chapter 279 continue to exist.

Comments regarding suggested changes to the rules in Chapter 279 may be submitted but will not be considered for rule amendments as part of this review. Any such comments may be considered in a future rulemaking action by TCEQ.

Submittal of Comments

TCEQ invites public comment on this preliminary review of the rules in Chapter 279. Written comments may be submitted to Gwen Ricco, MC 205, Office of Legal Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to (512) 239-4808. Electronic comments may be submitted at: https://tceq.commentinput.com/. File size restrictions may apply to comments being submitted via the TCEQ Public Comment system. All comments should reference Non-Rule Project Number 2023-056-279-OW. Comments must be received by July 1, 2024. For further information, please contact Shannon Gibson, Project Manager, Office of Water, at (512) 239-4284.

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Charmaine Backens

Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: May 21, 2024


The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) files this Notice of Intention to Review 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 311, Watershed Protection Rules.

This proposal is limited to the review in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039, which requires a state agency to review and consider its rules for readoption, readoption with amendments, or repeal every four years. During this review, TCEQ will assess whether the reasons for initially adopting the rules in Chapter 311 continue to exist.

Comments regarding suggested changes to the rules in Chapter 311 may be submitted but will not be considered for rule amendments as part of this review. Any such comments may be considered in a future rulemaking action by TCEQ.

Submittal of Comments

TCEQ invites public comment on this preliminary review of the rules in Chapter 311. Written comments may be submitted to Gwen Ricco, MC 205, Office of Legal Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to (512) 239-4808. Electronic comments may be submitted at: https://tceq.commentinput.com/. File size restrictions may apply to comments being submitted via the TCEQ Public Comment system. All comments should reference Non-Rule Project Number 2023-053-311-OW. Comments must be received by July 1, 2024. For further information, please contact Shannon Gibson, Project Manager, Office of Water, at (512) 239-4284.

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Charmaine Backens

Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: May 21, 2024


The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) files this Notice of Intention to Review 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 312, Sludge Use, Disposal, and Transportation.

This proposal is limited to the review in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039, which requires a state agency to review and consider its rules for readoption, readoption with amendments, or repeal every four years. During this review, TCEQ will assess whether the reasons for initially adopting the rules in Chapter 321 continue to exist.

Comments regarding suggested changes to the rules in Chapter 312 may be submitted but will not be considered for rule amendments as part of this review. Any such comments will be considered in a future rulemaking action.

Submittal of Comments

TCEQ invites public comment on this preliminary review of the rules in Chapter 312. Written comments may be submitted to Gwen Ricco, MC 205, Office of Legal Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to (512) 239-4808. Electronic comments may be submitted at: https://tceq.commentinput.com/. File size restrictions may apply to comments being submitted via the TCEQ Public Comment system. All comments should reference Non-Rule Project Number 2023-090-312-OW. Comments must be received by July 1, 2024. For further information, please contact Shannon Gibson, Program Project Manager, Office of Water, at (512) 239-4284.

TRD-202402275

Charmaine Backens

Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: May 21, 2024


The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) files this Notice of Intention to Review 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 321, Control of Certain Activities by Rule.

This proposal is limited to the review in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039, which requires a state agency to review and consider its rules for readoption, readoption with amendments, or repeal every four years. During this review, TCEQ will assess whether the reasons for initially adopting the rules in Chapter 321 continue to exist.

Comments regarding suggested changes to the rules in Chapter 321 may be submitted but will not be considered for rule amendments as part of this review. Any such comments will be considered in a future rulemaking action.

Submittal of Comments

TCEQ invites public comment on this preliminary review of the rules in Chapter 321. Written comments may be submitted to Gwen Ricco, MC 205, Office of Legal Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to (512) 239-4808. Electronic comments may be submitted at: https://tceq.commentinput.com/. File size restrictions may apply to comments being submitted via the TCEQ Public Comment system. All comments should reference Non-Rule Project Number 2023-089-321-OW. Comments must be received by July 1, 2024. For further information, please contact Shannon Gibson, Program Project Manager, Office of Water, at (512) 239-4284.

TRD-202402276

Charmaine Backens

Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: May 21, 2024


Texas Veterans Commission

Title 40, Part 15

Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2001.039, the Texas Veterans Commission (Commission) proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 40, Part 15, Texas Administrative Code: Chapter 461, Veterans Education.

This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code

§2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reason for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing this rule, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal this rule.

The Commission will accept comments for 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register. Comments pertaining to this rule review may be submitted in writing to Kathleen Cordova, General Counsel, Texas Veterans Commission, P.O. Box 12277, Austin, Texas 78711- 2277, or faxed to (512) 475-2395, or emailed to rulemaking@tvc.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Chapter 461" in the subject line.

The text of the rule being reviewed will not be published, but may be found in Title 40, Part 15, of the Texas Administrative Code on the Secretary of State's website or through the Commission’s website at www.tvc.texas.gov.

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Kathleen Cordova

General Counsel

Texas Veterans Commission

Filed: May 20, 2024


Adopted Rule Reviews

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Title 1, Part 15

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts the review of the chapter below in Title 1, Part 15, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):

Chapter 377, Children's Advocacy Programs

Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the March 22, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 1973). HHSC received no comments concerning this chapter.

HHSC has reviewed Chapter 377 in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies to assess, every four years, whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist.

The agency determined that the original reasons for adopting all rules in the chapter continue to exist and readopts Chapter 377. Any amendments, if applicable, to Chapter 377 identified by HHSC in the rule review will be proposed in a future issue of the Texas Register.

This concludes HHSC's review of 1 TAC Chapter 377 as required by the Texas Government Code §2001.039.

TRD-202402209

Jessica Miller

Director, Rules Coordination Office

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: May 17, 2024


Texas Board of Nursing

Title 22, Part 11

In accordance with Government Code §2001.039, the Texas Board of Nursing (Board) filed a notice of intention to review and consider for re-adoption, re-adoption with amendments, or repeal, the following chapter contained in Title 22, Part 11, of the Texas Administrative Code, pursuant to the 2022 rule review plan adopted by the Board at its April 2022 meeting, in the March 29, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 2096).

Chapter 220. Nurse Licensure Compact §220.1

Chapter 223. Fees §223.1, §223.2

Chapter 224. Delegation of Nursing Tasks by Registered Professional Nurses to Unlicensed Personnel for Clients with Acute Conditions or in Acute Care Environments §§224.1 - 224.11

Chapter 226. Patient Safety Pilot Programs on Nurse Reporting Systems §§226.1 - 226.7

The Board did not receive comment on the above rules. The Board has completed its review and has determined that the reasons for originally adopting the above rules continue to exist. The rules were also reviewed to determine whether they were obsolete, whether they reflected current legal and policy considerations and current procedures and practices of the Board, and whether they were in compliance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 (Texas Administrative Procedure Act). The Board finds that the rules are not obsolete, reflect current legal and policy considerations, current procedures and practices of the Board, and that the rules are in compliance with the Texas Administrative Procedure Act.

The Board readopts the rules in Chapters 220, 223, 224, and 226 without changes, pursuant to the Texas Government Code §2001.039 and Texas Occupations Code §301.151, which authorizes the Board to adopt, enforce, and repeal rules consistent with its legislative authority under the Nursing Practice Act. This concludes the rule review of Chapter 220, 223, 224, and 226 under the 2022 rule review plan adopted by the Board.

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James W. Johnston

General Counsel

Texas Board of Nursing

Filed: May 22, 2024


Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

Title 22, Part 17

The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) filed a Notice of Intent to Review to consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the rules at Chapter 361 (Administration), in their entirety, under Title 22, Part 17, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). This review was conducted in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039.

The Notice of the proposed rule review was published in the July 8, 2022, issue of the Texas Register (47 TexReg 3987).

No comments were received in response to this notice.

Review and Recommendation

The Board reviewed each of the rules in Chapter 361 and has determined that the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules in this chapter continue to exist. The rules are still essential in implementing Chapter 1301 of the Texas Occupations Code (the Plumbing License Law or the PLL.) The rules provide details that are not found in the PLL but are necessary for implementation and operation of the program.

The Board may propose amendments in the future to update, clarify, or supplement the existing rules. Any proposed changes to the rules will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register and will be open for public comment before final adoption by TSBPE in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.

Board Action

At its meeting on May 2, 2024, the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners readopted 22 TAC, Part 17, Chapter 361, in its entirety and in its current form. This concludes the review of Chapter 361 in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039.

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Patricia Latombe

General Counsel

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

Filed: May 16, 2024


Department of State Health Services

Title 25, Part 1

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), in its own capacity and on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), adopts the review of the chapter below in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):

Chapter 401, Mental Health System Administration

Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the March 29, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 2096). HHSC received no comments concerning this chapter.

HHSC has reviewed Chapter 401 in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies to assess, every four years, whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist.

The agency determined that the original reasons for adopting rules in the chapter do not continue to exist and the repeal of Chapter 401 identified by HHSC in the rule review will be proposed in a future issue of the Texas Register.

This concludes HHSC's review of 25 TAC Chapter 401 as required by the Texas Government Code §2001.039.

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Jessica Miller

Director, Rules Coordination Office

Department of State Health Services

Filed: May 17, 2024


The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), in its own capacity and on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), adopts the review of the chapter below in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):

Chapter 404, Protection of Clients and Staff--Mental Health Services

Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the March 29, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 2096). HHSC received no comments concerning this chapter.

HHSC has reviewed Chapter 404 in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies to assess, every four years, whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist.

The agency determined that the original reasons for adopting rules in the chapter continue to exist and readopts Chapter 404 except for:

§404.168, References; and

§404.169, Distribution.

The identified repeals and any amendments, if applicable, to Chapter 404 identified by HHSC in the rule review will be proposed in a future issue of the Texas Register.

This concludes HHSC's review of 25 TAC Chapter 404 as required by the Texas Government Code §2001.039.

TRD-202402208

Jessica Miller

Director, Rules Coordination Office

Department of State Health Services

Filed: May 17, 2024


The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), in its own capacity and on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), adopts the review of the chapter below in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):

Chapter 412, Local Mental Health Authority Responsibilities

Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the March 29, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 2096). HHSC received no comments concerning this chapter.

HHSC has reviewed Chapter 412 in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies to assess, every four years, whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist.

The agency determined that the original reasons for adopting rules in the chapter continue to exist and readopts Chapter 412 except for:

§412.63 References;

§412.64 Distribution;

§412.114 References; and

§412.115 Distribution.

The identified repeals and any amendments, if applicable, to Chapter 412 identified by HHSC in the rule review will be proposed in a future issue of the Texas Register.

This concludes HHSC's review of 25 TAC Chapter 412 as required by the Texas Government Code §2001.039.

TRD-202402207

Jessica Miller

Director, Rules Coordination Office

Department of State Health Services

Filed: May 17, 2024


Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Title 26, Part 1

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts the review of the chapter below in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):

Chapter 743, Minimum Standards for Shelter Care

Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the March 22, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 1975). HHSC received no comments concerning this chapter.

HHSC has reviewed Chapter 743 in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies to assess, every four years, whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. The agency determined that the original reasons for adopting all rules in the chapter continue to exist and readopts Chapter 743. Any amendments to Chapter 743 identified by HHSC in the rule review will be proposed in a future issue of the Texas Register.

This concludes HHSC's review of 26 TAC Chapter 743 as required by the Texas Government Code §2001.039.

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Jessica Miller

Director, Rules Coordination Office

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: May 17, 2024


The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts the review of the chapter below in Title 26, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):

Chapter 747, Minimum Standards for Child-Care Homes

Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the March 22, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 1975). HHSC received no comments concerning this chapter.

HHSC has reviewed Chapter 747 in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies to assess, every four years, whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. The agency determined that the original reasons for adopting all rules in the chapter continue to exist and readopts Chapter 747. Any amendments to Chapter 747 identified by HHSC in the rule review will be proposed in a future issue of the Texas Register.

This concludes HHSC's review of 26 TAC Chapter 747 as required by the Texas Government Code §2001.039.

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Jessica Miller

Director, Rules Coordination Office

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: May 17, 2024


Texas Workforce Commission

Title 40, Part 20

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has completed its review of Chapter 800, General Administration, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The notice of intent to review the rules was published in the March 29, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 2098).

The comment period ended on April 29, 2024. TWC did not receive any comments on the proposed rule review.

TWC assessed whether the reasons for adopting the rules in Chapter 800 continue to exist. TWC finds that the rules in the chapter are needed, reflect current legal and policy considerations, and reflect current TWC procedures. The reasons for adopting the rules continue to exist. TWC, therefore, readopts the rules in Chapter 800, General Administration.

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Les Trobman

General Counsel

Texas Workforce Commission

Filed: May 21, 2024


The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has completed its review of Chapter 802, Integrity of the Texas Workforce System, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The notice of intent to review the rules was published in the March 29, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 2098).

The comment period ended on April 29, 2024. TWC did not receive any comments on the proposed rule review.

TWC assessed whether the reasons for adopting the rules in Chapter 802 continue to exist. TWC finds that the rules in the chapter are needed, reflect current legal and policy considerations, and reflect current TWC procedures. The reasons for adopting the rules continue to exist. TWC, therefore, readopts the rules in Chapter 802, Integrity of the Texas Workforce System.

TRD-202402259

Les Trobman

General Counsel

Texas Workforce Commission

Filed: May 21, 2024


The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has completed its review of Chapter 811, Choices, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The notice of intent to review the rules was published in the March 29, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 2098).

The comment period ended on April 29, 2024. TWC did not receive any comments on the proposed rule review.

TWC assessed whether the reasons for adopting the rules in Chapter 811 continue to exist. TWC finds that the rules in the chapter are needed, reflect current legal and policy considerations, and reflect current TWC procedures. The reasons for adopting the rules continue to exist. TWC, therefore, readopts the rules in Chapter 811, Choices.

TRD-202402260

Les Trobman

General Counsel

Texas Workforce Commission

Filed: May 21, 2024