The Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC) proposes an amendment to 1 TAC §115.1, concerning the rules governing state government leasing. The section defines the words and terms to be used in Chapter 115, Subchapter A, related to leasing of space for state government agencies, boards and commissions. The proposed amendment clarifies the definitions to be used.

Cindy Reed, Deputy Executive Director, has determined that for the first five year period the rule is in effect, there will be no fiscal implication for the state or local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the amended rule.

Ms. Reed has determined that for each year of the first five year period the amendment is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the rule will be negligible. There will be no effect on large, small or micro-businesses. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the rule and there is no impact on local employment.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Cynthia de Roch, General Counsel, Texas Building and Procurement Commission, P.O. Box 13047, Austin, Texas 78711-3047. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to travis.langdon@tbpc.state.tx.us. Comments must be received no later than 15 days from the date of publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.

The amendment is proposed under the authority of the Texas Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle D, §2152.003 and §2167.008.

The following code is affected by these rules: Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle D, Chapter 2167.