The Texas Department of Public Safety (the department) adopts amendments to §4.12, concerning Exemptions and Exceptions. This rule is adopted with changes to the proposed text as published in the August 24, 2018, issue of the Texas Register (43 TexReg 5490) and will be republished.

This proposal clarifies that the interstate requirements in 49 CFR §395.3, including maximum driving times and rest breaks, do not apply for intrastate hours of service limitations. These amendments are intended to provide clarity to both enforcement personnel and the industry regarding the requirements in 49 CFR §395.3.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of this rule.

This rule 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.