Source: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/archive/February22018/Adopted%20Rules/25.HEALTH%20SERVICES.html
Timestamp: 2018-02-18 10:40:30
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts amendments to §133.41, concerning Hospital Functions and Services, and §133.163, concerning Spatial Requirements for New Construction. The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 10, 2017, issue of the Texas Register (42 TexReg 6299), and therefore will not be republished.
In October 2015, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) updated retail food safety rules by repealing 25 TAC §§229.161 - 229.171 (relating to Texas Food Establishments) and replacing them with 25 TAC Chapter 228 (relating to Retail Food). When these rules were repealed and replaced, rules in Title 25, Chapter 133 (relating to Hospital Licensing) that incorporated the Texas Food Establishment rules by reference were not updated to refer to the new rules in Chapter 228. Consequently, DSHS was unable to enforce violations of food safety rules by licensed hospitals. This lack of authority to enforce food safety rule violations by licensed hospitals presented a peril to the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Under Texas Government Code, §2001.034, emergency rules were adopted to update §133.41 and §133.163 to include the references to Chapter 228. Temporary emergency rules were adopted on August 24, 2017. A 60-day extension period for the emergency rules was filed and is valid through February 19, 2018. Therefore, the amendments to §133.41 and §133.163 are for the permanent adoption of the rule reference updates.
The 30-day comment period ended on December 11, 2017. During this period, HHSC did not receive any comments regarding the proposed rules.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on January 17, 2018.
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TRD-201800159
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts amendments to §134.41, concerning Facility Functions and Services, and §134.123, concerning Spatial Requirements for New Construction. The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 10, 2017, issue of the Texas Register (42 TexReg 6301), and therefore will not be republished.
In October 2015, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) updated retail food safety rules by repealing 25 TAC §§229.161 - 229.171 (relating to Texas Food Establishments) and replacing them with 25 TAC Chapter 228 (relating to Retail Food). When these rules were repealed and replaced, rules in Title 25, Chapter 134 (relating to Private Psychiatric Hospitals and Crisis Stabilization Units) that incorporated the Texas Food Establishment rules by reference were not updated to refer to the new rules in Chapter 228. Consequently, DSHS was unable to enforce violations of food safety rules by private psychiatric hospitals. This lack of authority to enforce food safety rule violations by private psychiatric hospitals presented a peril to the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Under Texas Government Code, §2001.034, emergency rules were adopted to update §134.41 and §134.123 to include the rules references to Chapter 228. Temporary emergency rules were adopted on August 24, 2017. A 60-day extension period for the emergency rules was filed and is valid through February 19, 2018. Therefore, the amendments to §134.41 and §134.123 are for the permanent adoption of the rule reference updates.
TRD-201800160
TRD-201800161
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts an amendment to §137.36, concerning Physical and Environmental Requirements for Centers. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 10, 2017, issue of the Texas Register (42 TexReg 6303), and therefore will not be republished.
In October 2015, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) updated retail food safety rules by repealing 25 TAC §§229.161 - 229.173 (relating to Texas Food Establishments) and replacing them with 25 TAC Chapter 228 (relating to Retail Food). When these rules were repealed and replaced, the rule in Title 25, Chapter 137 (relating to Birthing Centers) that incorporated the Texas Food Establishment rules by reference was not updated to refer to the new rules in Chapter 228. Consequently, DSHS was unable to enforce violations of food safety rules by birthing centers. This lack of authority to enforce food safety rule violations by birthing centers presented a peril to the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Under Texas Government Code, §2001.034, an emergency rule was adopted to update §137.36 to include the reference to Chapter 228. A temporary emergency rule was adopted on August 24, 2017. A 60-day extension period for the emergency rule was filed and is valid through February 19, 2018. Therefore, the amendment to §137.36 is for the permanent adoption of the rule reference update.
The 30-day comment period ended on December 11, 2017. During this period, HHSC did not receive any comments regarding the proposed rule.
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TRD-201800162
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts an amendment to §139.48, concerning Physical and Environmental Requirements. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 10, 2017, issue of the Texas Register (42 TexReg 6304), and therefore will not be republished.
In October 2015, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) updated retail food safety rules by repealing 25 TAC §§229.161 - 229.171 (relating to Texas Food Establishments) and replacing them with 25 TAC Chapter 228 (relating to Retail Food). When these rules were repealed and replaced, the rule in Title 25, Chapter 139 (relating to Abortion Facility Reporting and Licensing) that incorporated the Texas Food Establishment rules by reference was not updated to refer to the new rules in Chapter 228. Consequently, DSHS was unable to enforce violations of food safety rules by abortion facilities. This lack of authority to enforce food safety rule violations by abortion facilities presented a peril to the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Under Texas Government Code, §2001.034, an emergency rule was adopted to update §139.48 to include the rule reference to Chapter 228. A temporary emergency rule was adopted on August 24, 2017. A 60-day extension period for the emergency rule was filed and is valid through February 19, 2018. Therefore, the amendment to §139.48 is for the permanent adoption of the rule reference update.
TRD-201800163
The Executive Commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), adopts amendments to Chapter 229 Food and Drug, Subchapter K, Texas Food Establishments, §229.177, concerning Certification of Food Managers in Areas Under the Department of State Health Services Permitting Jurisdiction; and §229.178, concerning Accreditation of Food Handler Education or Training Programs; Subchapter U, Permitting Retail Food Establishments, §229.371 concerning Definitions; §229.372, concerning Permitting Fees and Procedures; and §229.373, concerning Minimum Standards for Permitting and Operation; Subchapter Z, Inspection Fees for Retail Food Establishments, §229.471, concerning Definitions; §229.473, concerning Minimum Standards for Permitting and Operation; and §229.474, concerning Refusal of Inspection Request; Administrative Penalties; Subchapter EE, Cottage Food Production Operation, §229.661, concerning Cottage Food Production Operations; and Subchapter FF, Farmers' Markets, §229.702, concerning Definitions; and §229.704, concerning Temperature Requirements. The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 10, 2017, issue of the Texas Register (42 TexReg 6306), and therefore will not be republished.
In October 2015, DSHS updated retail food safety rules by repealing 25 TAC §§229.161 - 229.171 and §§229.173 - 229.175 (relating to Texas Food Establishments) and replacing them with Title 25, Chapter 228 (relating to Retail Food). When these rules were repealed and replaced, rules elsewhere in Title 25, Chapter 229 (relating to Food and Drug) that incorporated the Texas Food Establishment rules by reference were not updated to refer to the new rules in Chapter 228. Consequently, DSHS was unable to enforce violations of food safety rules by food establishments, cottage food production operations, and farmers' markets. This lack of authority to enforce food safety rule violations by food establishments, cottage food production operations, and farmers' markets presented a peril to the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Under Texas Government Code, §2001.034, emergency rules were adopted to update §§229.177, 229.178, 229.371 - 229.373, 229.471, 229.473, 229.474, 229.661, 229.702, and §229.704 to include the rules references to Chapter 228. Temporary emergency rules were adopted on August 24, 2017. A 60-day extension period for the emergency rules was filed and is valid through February 19, 2018. Therefore, amendments to §§229.177, 229.178, 229.371 - 229.373, 229.471, 229.473, 229.474, 229.661, 229.702, and 229.704 are for the permanent adoption of the rule reference updates.
The 30-day comment period ended on December 11, 2017. During this period, DSHS did not receive any comments regarding the proposed rules.
TRD-201800164
TRD-201800165
TRD-201800166
TRD-201800167
TRD-201800168
The Executive Commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), adopts an amendment to §265.13, concerning Site and Physical Facilities. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 10, 2017, issue of the Texas Register (42 TexReg 6311), and therefore will not be republished.
In October 2015, DSHS updated retail food safety rules by repealing 25 TAC §§229.161 - 229.173 (relating to Texas Food Establishments) and replacing them with 25 TAC Chapter 228 (relating to Retail Food). When these rules were repealed and replaced, the rule in Title 25, Chapter 265, Subchapter B (relating to Texas Youth Camps Safety and Health) that incorporated the Texas Food Establishment rules by reference was not updated to refer to the new rules in Chapter 228. Consequently, DSHS was unable to enforce violations of food safety rules by youth camps. This lack of authority to enforce food safety rule violations by youth camps presented a peril to the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Under Texas Government Code, §2001.034, an emergency rule was adopted to update §265.13 to include the reference to Chapter 228. A temporary emergency rule was adopted on August 24, 2017. A 60-day extension period for the emergency rule was filed and is valid through February 19, 2018. Therefore, the amendment to §265.13 is for the permanent adoption of the rule reference update.
The 30-day comment period ended on December 11, 2017. During this period, DSHS did not receive any comments regarding the proposed rule.
TRD-201800169
The Executive Commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), adopts an amendment to §295.169, concerning Standards for Food Service. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 10, 2017, issue of the Texas Register (42 TexReg 6312), and therefore will not be republished.
In October 2015, DSHS updated retail food safety rules by repealing 25 TAC §§229.161 - 229.171 (relating to Texas Food Establishments) and replacing them with Title 25, Chapter 228 (relating to Retail Food). When these rules were repealed and replaced, the rule in Title 25, Chapter 295, Subchapter G (relating to Sanitation at Temporary Places of Employment) that incorporated the Texas Food Establishment rules by reference was not updated to refer to the new rules in Chapter 228. Consequently, DSHS was unable to enforce violations of food safety rules by temporary places of employment. This lack of authority to enforce food safety rule violations by temporary places of employment presented a peril to the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Under Texas Government Code, §2001.034, an emergency rule was adopted to update §295.169 to include the rules references to Chapter 228. A temporary emergency rule was adopted on August 24, 2017. A 60-day extension period for the emergency rule was filed and is valid through February 19, 2018. Therefore, the amendment to §295.169 is for the permanent adoption of the rule reference update.
TRD-201800170