The Department of Information Resources (department) adopts the repeal of 1 T.A.C. Chapter 202, §§202.1 - 202.8, concerning information security standards without changes to the proposal as published in the September 10, 2004, issue of the Texas Register (29 TexReg 8703). The repealed rules are no longer needed, because new information security standards rules are being adopted separately.

No comments were received in response to the proposed repeal.

The repeal is adopted in accordance with Texas Government Code §2054.052(a) which authorizes the department to adopt the rules necessary to implement its responsibilities under the Information Resources Management Act and 2054.121, which requires the repeal and readoption of rules in a manner that expressly applies to institutions of higher education.

Texas Government Code, §2054.052(a) and §2054.121 are affected by the repeal.