The Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC) proposes the repeal of 1 TAC §§115.2 - 115.11, concerning the rules governing state government leasing. The sections establish the procedure that TBPC is to follow when leasing space for state government agencies, boards, and commissions. The proposed repeal of §§115.2 - 115.11 is necessary because the sections do not accurately reflect the procedure or statutory authority that is currently being followed.

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

Ms. Reed has determined that for each year of the first five year period the repeal is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of repealing the rules 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 repeal and there is no impact on local employment.

Comments on the proposals 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 repeal 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 the repeal: Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle D, Chapter 2167.