The Texas Department of Public Safety (the department) adopts an amendment to §4.13, concerning Authority to Enforce, Training and Certificate Requirements. This amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 2, 2013, issue of the Texas Register (38 TexReg 4863) and will not be republished.

This 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 of the Texas Transportation Code.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of this amendment.

This 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.