TITLE 22. EXAMINING BOARDS

PART 17. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS

CHAPTER 361. ADMINISTRATION

SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

22 TAC §361.14

The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (Board) adopts new 22 TAC §361.14 (Board Rule §361.14), concerning Petition for Adoption of Rules, without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 8, 2013, issue of the Texas Register (38 TexReg 573).

REASONED JUSTIFICATION. New Board Rule §361.14 is adopted to replace a similar rule and to position it in proximate numerical sequence with other rules. The new rule is adopted in conjunction with the repeal of 22 TAC §361.21 (Board Rule §361.21). The new rule will replace Board Rule §361.21.

PUBLIC COMMENTS. No comments were received regarding the proposed new rule after publication in the Texas Register.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new Board Rule §361.14 is adopted under and affects Chapter 1301 of the Texas Occupations Code (Plumbing License Law). Plumbing License Law §1301.251 requires the Board to adopt and enforce rules necessary to administer the Plumbing License Law.

No other statute, article, or code is affected by this adopted new rule.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 15, 2013.

TRD-201301983

Lisa Hill

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

Effective date: June 4, 2013

Proposal publication date: February 8, 2013

For further information, please call: (512) 936-5224


22 TAC §361.15

The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (Board) adopts new 22 TAC §361.15 (Board Rule §361.15), concerning Election of Board Officers, without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 8, 2013, issue of the Texas Register (38 TexReg 574).

REASONED JUSTIFICATION. New Board Rule §361.15 is adopted to replace a similar rule and to position it in proximate numerical sequence with other rules. The new rule is adopted in conjunction with the repeal of 22 TAC §361.29 (Board Rule §361.29). The new rule will replace Board Rule §361.29.

PUBLIC COMMENTS. No comments were received regarding the proposed new rule after publication in the Texas Register.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new Board Rule §361.15 is adopted under and affects Chapter 1301 of the Texas Occupations Code (Plumbing License Law). Plumbing License Law §1301.251 requires the Board to adopt and enforce rules necessary to administer the Plumbing License Law.

No other statute, article, or code is affected by this adopted new rule.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 15, 2013.

TRD-201301984

Lisa Hill

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

Effective date: June 4, 2013

Proposal publication date: February 8, 2013

For further information, please call: (512) 936-5224


SUBCHAPTER B. PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF RULES

22 TAC §361.21

The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (Board) adopts the repeal of 22 TAC §361.21 (Board Rule §361.21), concerning Petition for Adoption of Rules, without changes to the proposal as published in the February 8, 2013, issue of the Texas Register (38 TexReg 574).

REASONED JUSTIFICATION. The repeal of Board Rule §361.21 is necessary in order to position a new rule to replace it in proximate numerical sequence with prior rules. The replacement rule will be 22 TAC §361.14 and is adopted in conjunction with this repeal.

PUBLIC COMMENTS. No comments were received regarding the proposed repeal after publication in the Texas Register.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeal of Board Rule §361.21 is adopted under and affects Chapter 1301 of the Texas Occupations Code (Plumbing License Law). Plumbing License Law §1301.251 requires the Board to adopt and enforce rules necessary to administer the Plumbing License Law.

No other statute, article, or code is affected by this adopted repeal.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 15, 2013.

TRD-201301981

Lisa Hill

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

Effective date: June 4, 2013

Proposal publication date: February 8, 2013

For further information, please call: (512) 936-5224


SUBCHAPTER C. ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS

22 TAC §361.29

The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (Board) adopts the repeal of 22 TAC §361.29 (Board Rule §361.29), concerning Board Officers, without changes to the proposal as published in the February 8, 2013, issue of the Texas Register (38 TexReg 575).

REASONED JUSTIFICATION. The repeal of Board Rule §361.29 is necessary in order to position a new rule to replace it in proximate numerical sequence with prior rules. The replacement rule will be 22 TAC §361.15 and is adopted in conjunction with this repeal.

PUBLIC COMMENTS. No comments were received regarding the proposed repeal after publication in the Texas Register.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeal of Board Rule §361.29 is adopted under and affects Chapter 1301 of the Texas Occupations Code (Plumbing License Law). Plumbing License Law §1301.251 requires the Board to adopt and enforce rules necessary to administer the Plumbing License Law.

No other statute, article, or code is affected by this adopted repeal.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 15, 2013.

TRD-201301982

Lisa Hill

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

Effective date: June 4, 2013

Proposal publication date: February 8, 2013

For further information, please call: (512) 936-5224