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 371, Medicaid and Other Health and Human Services Fraud and Abuse Program
Subchapter B - Office of Inspector General
Subchapter C - Utilization Review
Subchapter E - Provider Disclosure and Screening
Subchapter F - Investigations
Subchapter G - Administrative Actions and Sanctions
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 371, Medicaid and Other Health and Human Services Fraud and Abuse Program, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to IG_Rules_Comments_Inbox@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 371" 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The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published, but may be found in Title 1, Part 15, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=4&ti=1&pt=15&ch=371.
TRD-202301900
Jessica Miller
Rules Coordination Office Director
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: May 23, 2023
Title 7, Part 7
The State Securities Board (Agency), beginning June 2023, will review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal Chapter 102, Complaint Process; Chapter 107, Terminology; Chapter 127, Miscellaneous; and Chapter 131, Guidelines for Confidentiality of Information, in accordance with Texas Government Code, §2001.039, which requires rule review every four years. The rules to be reviewed are located in Title 7, Part 7, of the Texas Administrative Code. The text of the rule sections will not be published. The text of these rules may be found in the Texas Administrative Code, Title 7, Part 7 or through the Board's website at www.ssb.texas.gov/texas-securities-act-board-rules.
The Agency has conducted a preliminary review of these chapters and determined the reasons for initially adopting the chapters continue to exist. The Agency's Board will consider, among other things, whether the initial factual, legal, and policy reasons for adoption of these rules continue to exist, whether these rules should be repealed, and whether any changes are needed. This notice to review has no effect on the chapters as they currently exist. Readopted chapters will be noted in a subsequent issue of the Texas Register's "Review of Agency Rules" section without publication of the text.
Any changes to the rules proposed by the Agency's Board after reviewing the rules and considering the comments received in response to this notice will appear in the "Proposed Rules" section of a subsequent issue of the Texas Register. Such changes will be open for public comment prior to the final adoption of any changes to the rule by the Agency in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 2001.
Comments or suggestions on the proposal must be in writing and will be accepted for 30 days following publication of this notice in the Texas Register. Written comments should be submitted to Marlene K. Sparkman, General Counsel, State Securities Board, P.O. Box 13167, Austin, Texas 78711-3167 or faxed to (512) 305-8336. Comments may also be submitted electronically to proposal@ssb.texas.gov. In order to be considered by the Board at adoption, comments must be received no later than 30 days following publication. Comments received will be reviewed and discussed in a future Board meeting.
TRD-202301903
Travis J. Iles
Securities Commissioner
State Securities Board
Filed: May 24, 2023
Title 19, Part 7
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) proposes the review of Title 19, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 244, Certificate of Completion of Training for Appraisers, pursuant to the Texas Government Code (TGC), §2001.039.
As required by the TGC, §2001.039, the SBEC will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 244 continue to exist.
The comment period on the review of 19 TAC Chapter 244 begins June 2, 2023, and ends July 3, 2023. A form for submitting public comments on the proposed rule review is available on the 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 244 at the July 21, 2023 meeting in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
TRD-202301849
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Filed: May 22, 2023
Title 30, Part 1
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (commission) files this Notice of Intention to Review 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 101, General Air Quality 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, the commission will assess whether the reasons for initially adopting the rules in Chapter 101 continue to exist.
Comments regarding suggested changes to the rules in Chapter 101 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 the commission.
Submittal of Comments
The commission invites public comment on this preliminary review of the rules in Chapter 101. 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 submitted via the TCEQ Public Comment system. All comments should reference Non-Rule Project Number 2023-063-101-AI. Comments must be received by July 5, 2023. For further information, contact Jamie Zech, Air Quality Division, at (512) 239-3935.
TRD-202301911
Guy Henry
Acting Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: May 24, 2023
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (commission) files this Notice of Intention to Review 30 TAC Chapter 113, Standards of Performance for Hazardous Air Pollutants and for Designated Facilities and Pollutants.
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, the commission will assess whether the reasons for initially adopting the rules in Chapter 113 continue to exist.
Comments regarding suggested changes to the rules in Chapter 113 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 the commission.
Submittal of Comments
The commission invites public comment on this preliminary review of the rules in Chapter 113. 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 fax4808@tceq.texas.gov. 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 2023-065-113-AI. Comments must be received by July 5, 2023. For further information, please contact Michael Wilhoit, Air Permits Division, at (512) 239-1222.
TRD-202301912
Guy Henry
Acting Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: May 24, 2023
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (commission) files this Notice of Intention to Review 30 TAC Chapter 291, Utility Regulations.
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, the commission will assess whether the reasons for initially adopting the rules in Chapter 291 continue to exist.
Comments regarding suggested changes to the rules in Chapter 291 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 the commission.
Submittal of Comments
The commission invites public comment on this preliminary review of the rules in Chapter 291. 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 2023-061-291-OW. Comments must be received by July 5, 2023. For further information, please contact Avery Nguyen, Water Supply Division, at (512) 239-0324.
TRD-202301909
Guy Henry
Acting Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: May 24, 2023
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (commission) files this Notice of Intention to Review 30 Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC) Chapter 304, Watermaster Operations.
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, the commission will assess whether the reasons for initially adopting the rules in 30 TAC Chapter 304 continue to exist.
Comments regarding suggested changes to the rules in 30 TAC Chapter 304 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 the commission.
Submittal of Comments
The commission invites public comment on this preliminary review of the rules in 30 TAC Chapter 304. 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 2023-062-304-OW. Comments must be received by July 5, 2023. For further information, please contact Jade Rutledge, Water Availability Division, at (512) 239-4559.
TRD-202301910
Guy Henry
Acting Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: May 24, 2023