The Texas Department of Public Safety (the department) adopts an amendment to §4.13, concerning Authority to Enforce, Training and Certificate Requirements. The amendment to §4.13 is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 8, 2013, issue of the Texas Register (38 TexReg 635). The text of the rule will not be republished.

The amendment is necessary to ensure this section is consistent with Texas Transportation Code, §644.101, which establishes which peace officers are eligible to enforce Chapter 644.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is 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.