The Comptroller of Public Accounts received a request by an interested party to hold a public hearing pursuant to Government Code, §2001.029(b)(3) on the proposed repeal of §5.36, concerning deductions for paying membership fees to certain law enforcement employee organizations, and amendments to §5.46, concerning deductions for paying membership fees to employee organizations. These rules are found in Texas Administrative Code, Title 34, Part 1, Chapter 5, Subchapter D. The proposed repeal and amendments were published in the November 27, 2020, issue of the Texas Register (45 TexReg 8490).

The comptroller will hold a virtual public hearing to take public comments on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., Central Standard Time. The hearing is structured for the receipt of oral comments only. Individuals may present oral comments when called upon in order of registration. Depending on the number of individuals who register to present oral comments, individuals may be asked to limit their oral comments to a prescribed amount of time. Organizations, associations, or groups are encouraged to present their commonly held views or similar comments through a representative member where possible.

The public may view the virtual public hearing at no cost at: https://txcpa.webex.com/txcpa/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2ebd334151adce045d394709511a6f49

Individuals who want to provide oral comments during the hearing or want to register their attendance on the record must submit the following registration information to Rob Coleman, Director, Fiscal Management Division, at rob.coleman@cpa.texas.gov or at P.O. Box 13528 Austin, Texas 78711: your name, your email address, whether or not you plan to provide oral comments during the hearing, and whether you will represent yourself or an entity during the hearing (if you will represent an entity, please state the name of the entity). Registration information must be received by Friday, February 12, 2021. Late registration could result in your missing the opportunity to comment on this proposal.

If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact our human resources department by email at human.resources@cpa.texas.gov or by phone at (512) 475-3560 or 1-800-RELAY-TX (TDD) to register. Accommodation requests should be made as far in advance as possible.

The comptroller has extended the deadline for receipt of written comments on the proposal. Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Rob Coleman, Director, Fiscal Management Division, at rob.coleman@cpa.texas.gov or at P.O. Box 13528 Austin, Texas 78711. Comments must be received by Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

This agency hereby certifies that the notice has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's authority to file.

TRD-202100273

Don Neal

General Counsel

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: January 20, 2021