The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (the commission) adopts amendments to Chapter 425, Fire Service Instructors, concerning, §425.3, Minimum Standards for Fire Service Instructor I Certification, §425.5, Minimum Standards for Fire Service Instructor II Certification, §425.7, Minimum Standards for Fire Service Instructor III Certification, and §425.9, Minimum Standards for Master Fire Service Instructor III Certification. The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the May 26, 2017, Texas Register (42 TexReg 2799) and will not be republished.

The amendments are adopted to delete obsolete language and make other minor language changes for clarification and consistency.

The adopted amendments correct a reference to another section of commission rules and will provide clarification and consistent rules regarding Fire Service Instructors.

No comments were received from the public regarding adoption of the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under Texas Government Code, Chapter 419, §419.008, which provides the commission the authority to adopt rules for the administration of its powers and duties; §419.032 which allows the commission to appoint fire protection personnel.