Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Title 22, Part 6
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers will review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 6, Chapter 131, Organization and Administration.
This review is conducted pursuant to §2001.039 of the Government Code.
In conducting its review, the Board will determine whether the reasons for each rule continue to exist. The rule review will also determine whether each rule is obsolete, reflects current legal and policy considerations, and reflects current procedures of the Board.
Any comments pertaining to this notice may be submitted within the next 30 days to Lance Kinney, Executive Director, Texas Board of Professional Engineers, 1917 S. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas 78741 or sent by email to rules@pels.texas.gov. Any proposed changes to the rules as a result of this review will be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the Texas Register and will be open for an additional comment period prior to final adoption or repeal by the Board.
TRD-202405528
Lance Kinney
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Filed: November 15, 2024
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers will review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 6, Chapter 133, Licensing for Engineers.
This review is conducted pursuant to §2001.039 of the Government Code.
In conducting its review, the Board will determine whether the reasons for each rule continue to exist. The rule review will also determine whether each rule is obsolete, reflects current legal and policy considerations, and reflects current procedures of the Board.
Any comments pertaining to this notice may be submitted within the next 30 days to Lance Kinney, Executive Director, Texas Board of Professional Engineers, 1917 S. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas 78741 or sent by email to rules@pels.texas.gov. Any proposed changes to the rules as a result of this review will be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the Texas Register and will be open for an additional comment period prior to final adoption or repeal by the Board.
TRD-202405529
Lance Kinney
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Filed: November 15, 2024
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers will review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 6, Chapter 134, Licensing, Registration, and Certification for Surveyors.
This review is conducted pursuant to §2001.039 of the Government Code.
In conducting its review, the Board will determine whether the reasons for each rule continue to exist. The rule review will also determine whether each rule is obsolete, reflects current legal and policy considerations, and reflects current procedures of the Board.
Any comments pertaining to this notice may be submitted within the next 30 days to Lance Kinney, Executive Director, Texas Board of Professional Engineers, 1917 S. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas 78741 or sent by email to rules@pels.texas.gov. Any proposed changes to the rules as a result of this review will be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the Texas Register and will be open for an additional comment period prior to final adoption or repeal by the Board.
TRD-202405530
Lance Kinney
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Filed: November 15, 2024
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers will review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 6, Chapter 135, Engineering Firm Registration.
This review is conducted pursuant to §2001.039 of the Government Code.
In conducting its review, the Board will determine whether the reasons for each rule continue to exist. The rule review will also determine whether each rule is obsolete, reflects current legal and policy considerations, and reflects current procedures of the Board.
Any comments pertaining to this notice may be submitted within the next 30 days to Lance Kinney, Executive Director, Texas Board of Professional Engineers, 1917 S. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas 78741 or sent by email to rules@pels.texas.gov. Any proposed changes to the rules as a result of this review will be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the Texas Register and will be open for an additional comment period prior to final adoption or repeal by the Board.
TRD-202405531
Lance Kinney
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Filed: November 15, 2024
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers will review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 6, Chapter 136, Surveying Firm Registration.
This review is conducted pursuant to §2001.039 of the Government Code.
In conducting its review, the Board will determine whether the reasons for each rule continue to exist. The rule review will also determine whether each rule is obsolete, reflects current legal and policy considerations, and reflects current procedures of the Board.
Any comments pertaining to this notice may be submitted within the next 30 days to Lance Kinney, Executive Director, Texas Board of Professional Engineers, 1917 S. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas 78741 or sent by email to rules@pels.texas.gov. Any proposed changes to the rules as a result of this review will be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the Texas Register and will be open for an additional comment period prior to final adoption or repeal by the Board.
TRD-202405532
Lance Kinney
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Filed: November 15, 2024
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers will review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 6, Chapter 137, Compliance and Professionalism for Engineers.
This review is conducted pursuant to §2001.039 of the Government Code.
In conducting its review, the Board will determine whether the reasons for each rule continue to exist. The rule review will also determine whether each rule is obsolete, reflects current legal and policy considerations, and reflects current procedures of the Board.
Any comments pertaining to this notice may be submitted within the next 30 days to Lance Kinney, Executive Director, Texas Board of Professional Engineers, 1917 S. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas 78741 or sent by email to rules@pels.texas.gov. Any proposed changes to the rules as a result of this review will be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the Texas Register and will be open for an additional comment period prior to final adoption or repeal by the Board.
TRD-202405533
Lance Kinney
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Filed: November 15, 2024
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers will review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 6, Chapter 138, Compliance and Professionalism for Surveyors.
This review is conducted pursuant to §2001.039 of the Government Code.
In conducting its review, the Board will determine whether the reasons for each rule continue to exist. The rule review will also determine whether each rule is obsolete, reflects current legal and policy considerations, and reflects current procedures of the Board.
Any comments pertaining to this notice may be submitted within the next 30 days to Lance Kinney, Executive Director, Texas Board of Professional Engineers, 1917 S. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas 78741 or sent by email to rules@pels.texas.gov. Any proposed changes to the rules as a result of this review will be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the Texas Register and will be open for an additional comment period prior to final adoption or repeal by the Board.
TRD-202405534
Lance Kinney
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Filed: November 15, 2024
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers will review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 6, Chapter 139, Enforcement.
This review is conducted pursuant to §2001.039 of the Government Code.
In conducting its review, the Board will determine whether the reasons for each rule continue to exist. The rule review will also determine whether each rule is obsolete, reflects current legal and policy considerations, and reflects current procedures of the Board.
Any comments pertaining to this notice may be submitted within the next 30 days to Lance Kinney, Executive Director, Texas Board of Professional Engineers, 1917 S. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas 78741 or sent by email to rules@pels.texas.gov. Any proposed changes to the rules as a result of this review will be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the Texas Register and will be open for an additional comment period prior to final adoption or repeal by the Board.
TRD-202405535
Lance Kinney
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Filed: November 15, 2024
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers will review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 6, Chapter 140, Criminal History and Convictions.
This review is conducted pursuant to §2001.039 of the Government Code.
In conducting its review, the Board will determine whether the reasons for each rule continue to exist. The rule review will also determine whether each rule is obsolete, reflects current legal and policy considerations, and reflects current procedures of the Board.
Any comments pertaining to this notice may be submitted within the next 30 days to Lance Kinney, Executive Director, Texas Board of Professional Engineers, 1917 S. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas 78741 or sent by email to rules@pels.texas.gov. Any proposed changes to the rules as a result of this review will be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the Texas Register and will be open for an additional comment period prior to final adoption or repeal by the Board.
TRD-202405536
Lance Kinney
Executive Director
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Filed: November 15, 2024
Title 31, Part 2
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department files this notice of intention to review the following chapters of 31 TAC, Part 2:
Chapter 56. Agency Decision to Refuse License or Permit Issuance or Renewal and Agency Decision to Suspend or Revoke Affected License or Permit
Chapter 57. Fisheries
Subchapter A. Harmful or Potentially Harmful Fish, Shellfish, and Aquatic Plants
Subchapter B. Mussels and Clams
Subchapter C. Introduction of Fish, Shellfish and Aquatic Plants
Subchapter D. Commercially Protected Finfish
Subchapter E. Permits to Possess or Sell Nongame Fish Taken from Public Fresh Water
Subchapter F. Collection of Broodstock from Texas Waters
Subchapter G. Marking of Vehicles
Subchapter H. Fishery Management Plans
Subchapter I. Consistency with Federal Regulations in the Exclusive Economic Zone
Subchapter J. Fish Pass Proclamation
Subchapter K. Scientific Areas
Subchapter L. Aquatic Vegetation Management
Subchapter M. Artificial Reefs
Subchapter N. Statewide Recreational and Commercial Fishing Proclamation
Subchapter O. Coastal Management Areas
Chapter 58. Oysters, Shrimp, and Finfish
Subchapter A. Statewide Oyster Fishery Proclamation
Subchapter B. Statewide Shrimp Fishery Proclamation
Subchapter C. Statewide Crab Fishery Proclamation
Subchapter D. Finfish Fishery Proclamation
Subchapter E. Cultivated Oyster Mariculture
Chapter 65. Wildlife
Subchapter A. Statewide Hunting Proclamation
Subchapter B. Disease Detection and Response
Subchapter C. Permits for Trapping, Transporting, and Transplanting Game Animals and Game Birds
Subchapter D. Deer Management Permit (DMP)
Subchapter F. Permits for Aerial Management of Wildlife and Exotic Species
Subchapter G. Threatened and Endangered Nongame Species
Subchapter H. Public Hunting Proclamation
Subchapter I. Depredation Permits
Subchapter J. Bobcat Proclamation
Subchapter K. Raptor Proclamation
Subchapter N. Migratory Game Bird Proclamation
Subchapter O. Commercial Nongame Permits
Subchapter P. Alligator Proclamation
Subchapter Q. Statewide Fur-bearing Animal Proclamation
Subchapter T. Deer Breeder Permits
Subchapter U. Authority to Refuse to Issue or Renew Permit
Subchapter V. Wildlife Management Association Area Hunting Lease License
Subchapter W. Special Permits
Subchapter X. Mountain Lions
This review is pursuant to Government Code, §2001.039. The department will accept comments for 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register as to whether the reasons for adopting the sections under review continue to exist. Final consideration of this rule review by the Parks and Wildlife Commission is scheduled for the commission meeting to be held in Austin, Texas on March 27, 2025.
Any questions or written comments pertaining to this notice of intent to review should be directed to James Murphy, General Counsel, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. Any proposed changes to 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 30-day public comment period prior to final adoption or repeal by the commission.
TRD-202405518
James Murphy
General Counsel
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Filed: November 14, 2024
Title 34, Part 12
The State Employee Charitable Campaign, State Policy Committee files this notice of its intent to review the following rules in Title 34, Part 12 of the Texas Administrative Code:
Chapter 325, General State Policy Committee Provisions; Chapter 326, Campaign Management; Chapter 327, Local Campaign Management; Chapter 329, Eligibility Criteria for Statewide Federations/Funds and Affiliated Organizations; Chapter 330, Eligibility Criteria for Local Federations/Funds, Affiliated Organizations, and Local Charitable Organizations; Chapter 331, Review and Appeal Procedures for Statewide Federations/Funds and Affiliated Organizations; Chapter 332, Review and Appeal Procedures for Local Federations/Funds, Affiliated Organizations, and Local Charitable Organizations, Chapter 333, Campaign Materials; Chapter 334, Grievance Procedures.
The review is conducted in accordance with 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 the review, the SPC will assess whether the reasons for initially adopting the rules continue to exist.
Comments on the review may be submitted to Greg Bennett, State Employee Charitable Campaign State Campaign Manager, via email at greg.bennett@uwtexas.org or mail at SECC, 106 East 6th Street, Suite 900-116, Austin, Texas 78701, within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register. It is requested when sending a comment that individuals include the rule section to which the comment refers and that comments sent by email include "Public Comment" in the email's subject line.
Any proposed changes to these rules as a result of the review will be published at a future time 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.
TRD-202405512
Brent Connett
SECC State Policy Committee Chair
State Employee Charitable Campaign
Filed: November 13, 2024
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Title 16, Part 3
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) has completed its review of rule 16 TAC §31.1, relating to Separation of Duties Between Commission and Executive Director. This review was done pursuant to Texas Government Code §2001.039, which directs state agencies to review and consider for readoption each of their rules. The proposed rule review was published in the October 11, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 8407).
SUMMARY OF COMMENTS. TABC did not receive any comments on this rule review.
READOPTION OF RULES. After review, TABC finds that the reasons for adopting 16 TAC §31.1 continue to exist. Therefore, TABC readopts the rule.
TRD-202405546
Matthew Cherry
Senior Counsel
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Filed: November 15, 2024
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 370, Human Trafficking Resource Center
Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the September 6, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 7059). HHSC received no comments concerning this chapter.
HHSC has reviewed Chapter 370 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 370. Any amendments, if applicable, to Chapter 370 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 370 as required by Texas Government Code §2001.039.
TRD-202405610
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: November 19, 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 567, Certificate of Public Advantage
Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the August 30, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 6758). HHSC received no comments concerning this chapter.
HHSC has reviewed Chapter 567 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 567 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 567 as required by Texas Government Code §2001.039.
TRD-202405566
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: November 18, 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 568, Standards of Care and Treatment in Psychiatric Hospitals
Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the September 20, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 7645). HHSC received no comments concerning this chapter.
HHSC has reviewed Chapter 568 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 568. Any amendments, if applicable, to Chapter 568 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 568 as required by Texas Government Code §2001.039.
TRD-202405604
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: November 19, 2024
Title 43, Part 1
Notice of Readoption
The Texas Department of Transportation (department) files notice of the completion of review and the readoption of Title 43 TAC, Part 1, Chapter 2, Environmental Review of Transportation Projects, Chapter 7, Rail Facilities, Chapter 26, Regional Mobility Authorities, Chapter 28, Oversize and Overweight Vehicles and Loads, Chapter 30, Aviation, and Chapter 31, Public Transportation.
This review and readoption have been conducted in accordance with Government Code, §2001.039. The Texas Transportation Commission (commission) has reviewed these rules and determined that the reasons for adopting them continue to exist. The department received no comments on the proposed rule review, which was published in the September 6, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 7060).
This concludes the review of Chapters 2, 7, 26, 28, 30, and 31.
TRD-202405519
Becky Blewett
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: November 14, 2024