The Texas Department of Public Safety (the department) adopts the amendments to §4.11 and §4.20, concerning Regulations Governing Transportation Safety, without changes to the proposed text as published in the September 3, 2010, issue of the Texas Register (35 TexReg 8055).

The adoption of the amendment to §4.11 updates the rule to reflect November 1, 2010 in subsection (a). This amendment is necessary to ensure that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, incorporated by reference in this section, reflect all amendments and interpretations issued through that particular date for the subchapter.

The adoption of amendments to §4.20 is necessary to reflect the proper title of the Texas Department of Public Safety official designated for notification and assistance requests under the terms of the memorandum of understanding. In addition to the primary official, the change reflects the ability of that official to allow a designee.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of these amendments.

The amendments are adopted pursuant to Texas Transportation Code, §644.051, which authorizes the director to adopt rules regulating the safe transportation of hazardous materials and the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles; and authorizes the director to adopt all or part of the federal safety regulations, by reference.