Proposed Rule Review

Texas Department of Agriculture

Title 4, Part 1

The Texas Department of Agriculture (the department) and the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority proposes to review Title 4, Texas Administrative Code, Part 1, Chapter 25, concerning the Rural Development Finance Program and Chapter 27, concerning the Preferred Lender Program, pursuant to the Texas Government Code, §2001.039. The review must include an assessment of whether the original justification for the rules continues to exist.

The assessment of Title 4, Part 1, Chapters 25 and 27 by the department at this time indicates that the reason for readopting without changes all sections in Chapters 25 and 27 continues to exist.

The department is accepting comments on the review of Chapters 25 and 27. Comments on the review may be submitted within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Robert Wood, Assistant Commissioner for Rural Economic Development, Texas Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711.

TRD-200604067

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Agriculture

Filed: August 7, 2006

Texas Workforce Commission

Title 40, Part 20

CHAPTER 803. SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FUND

The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 803, Skills Development Fund, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the June 16, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 4874).

No comments were received on the proposed notice of intent.

The Commission has assessed whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The Commission finds that the rules in Chapter 803 are needed, reflect current legal and policy considerations, and reflect current procedures of the Commission. The reasons for initially adopting the rules continue to exist. The Commission, therefore, readopts Chapter 803, Skills Development Fund.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §301.0015, §302.002(d), and §2001.039(c), which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4, as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

CHAPTER 813. FOOD STAMP EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 813, Food Stamp Employment and Training, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the June 16, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 4874).

No comments were received on the proposed notice of intent.

The Commission has assessed whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The Commission finds that the rules in Chapter 813 are needed, reflect current legal and policy considerations, and reflect current procedures of the Commission. The reasons for initially adopting the rules continue to exist. The Commission, therefore, readopts Chapter 813, Food Stamp Employment and Training.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §301.0015, §302.002(d), and §2001.039(c), which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4, as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

CHAPTER 815. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 815, Unemployment Insurance, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the June 16, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 4874).

No comments were received on the proposed notice of intent.

The Commission has assessed whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The Commission finds that the rules in Chapter 815 are needed, reflect current legal and policy considerations, and reflect current procedures of the Commission. The reasons for initially adopting the rules continue to exist. The Commission, therefore, readopts Chapter 815, Unemployment Insurance.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §301.0015, §302.002(d), and §2001.039(c), which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4, as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

CHAPTER 817. CHILD LABOR

The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 817, Child Labor, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the June 16, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 4874).

No comments were received on the proposed notice of intent.

The Commission has assessed whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The Commission finds that the rules in Chapter 817 are needed, reflect current legal and policy considerations, and reflect current procedures of the Commission. The reasons for initially adopting the rules continue to exist. The Commission, therefore, readopts Chapter 817, Child Labor.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §301.0015, §302.002(d), and §2001.039(c), which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4, as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

CHAPTER 821. TEXAS PAYDAY RULES

The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 821, Texas Payday Rules, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the June 16, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 4874).

No comments were received on the proposed notice of intent.

The Commission has assessed whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The Commission finds that the rules in Chapter 821 are needed, reflect current legal and policy considerations, and reflect current procedures of the Commission. The reasons for initially adopting the rules continue to exist. The Commission, therefore, readopts Chapter 821, Texas Payday Rules.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §301.0015, §302.002(d), and §2001.039(c), which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4, as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

CHAPTER 823. GENERAL HEARINGS

The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 823, General Hearings, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the June 16, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 4874).

No comments were received on the proposed notice of intent.

The Commission has assessed whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The Commission finds that the rules in Chapter 823 are needed, reflect current legal and policy considerations, and reflect current procedures of the Commission. The reasons for initially adopting the rules continue to exist. The Commission, therefore, readopts Chapter 823, General Hearings.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §301.0015, §302.002(d), and §2001.039(c), which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4, as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

CHAPTER 833. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 833, Community Development Initiatives, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the June 16, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 4874).

No comments were received on the proposed notice of intent.

The Commission has assessed whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The Commission finds that the rules in Chapter 833 are needed, reflect current legal and policy considerations, and reflect current procedures of the Commission. The reasons for initially adopting the rules continue to exist. The Commission, therefore, readopts Chapter 833, Community Development Initiatives.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §301.0015, §302.002(d), and §2001.039(c), which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4, as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

CHAPTER 843. JOB MATCHING SERVICES

The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 843, Job Matching Services, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the June 16, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 4874).

No comments were received on the proposed notice of intent.

The Commission has assessed whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The Commission finds that the rules in Chapter 843 are needed, reflect current legal and policy considerations, and reflect current procedures of the Commission. The reasons for initially adopting the rules continue to exist. The Commission, therefore, readopts Chapter 843, Job Matching Services.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §301.0015, §302.002(d), and §2001.039(c), which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4, as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

CHAPTER 845. TEXAS WORK & FAMILY CLEARINGHOUSE

The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 845, Texas Work & Family Clearinghouse, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the June 16, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 4874).

No comments were received on the proposed notice of intent.

The Commission has assessed whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The Commission finds that the rules in Chapter 845 are needed, reflect current legal and policy considerations, and reflect current procedures of the Commission. The reasons for initially adopting the rules continue to exist. The Commission, therefore, readopts Chapter 845, Texas Work & Family Clearinghouse.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §301.0015, §302.002(d), and §2001.039(c), which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4, as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

TRD-200604088

Reagan Miller

Deputy Director for Workforce and UI Policy

Texas Workforce Commission

Filed: August 8, 2006