Talent Agencies
- The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has filed a notice of intent to review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 78, Talent Agencies.
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RULE REVIEW─NOTICE OF INTENT TO REVIEW
Chapter 78. Talent Agencies
Deadline for comments—August 10, 2009
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) files this notice of intent to review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 78, Talent Agencies. This review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039.
An assessment will be made by the Department as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting these rules continue to exist. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current procedures of the Department.
Any questions or written comments pertaining to this rule review may be submitted by mail to Caroline Jackson, Legal Assistant, General Counsel’s Office, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711, or by facsimile to 512/475-3032, or electronically to erule.comments@license.state.tx.us. The deadline for comments is 30 days after publication in the Texas Register.
Proposed changes to these rules as a result of the rule review will be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the Texas Register. The proposed rules will be open for public comment prior to final adoption or repeal by the Department, in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
§78.1. Authority
§78.10. Definitions
§78.20. Registration Requirements--General
§78.21. Registration and Renewal Requirements--Certificates of Registration
§78.30. Exemptions
§78.40. Financial Security Requirements
§78.70. Responsibilities of the Registrant--General
§78.72. Responsibilities of Registrant--Treatment of Monies
§78.73. Responsibilities of the Registrant--Financial Recordkeeping
§78.75. Responsibilities of the Registrant--Prohibited Acts
§78.80. Fees
§78.90. Sanctions--Administrative Sanctions/Penalties
Issued in Austin, Texas on June 29, 2009.
William H. Kuntz, Jr.
Executive Director
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
A Talent Agency is a business that obtains or attempts to obtain employment for artists. An artist can be an actor who performs in a motion picture, radio or television production; or a model. For more information about the talent agencies program, e-mail TDLR at talent.agencies@license.state.tx.us.
More information can be found at the Texas Film Commission and the Texas Music Office. The Federal Trade Commission has an excellent site providing information regarding consumer protection and the avoidance of modeling scams.
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