Texas Administrative Code

(a) Impoundments and diversion of state water within 200 stream miles of the coast, to commence from the mouth of the river thence inland, shall comply with the policies in this section. (1) The TCEQ shall administer the law so as to promote the judicious use and maximum conserva…

TCEQ rules under Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 382, governing emissions of air pollutants, shall comply with regulations at Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, adopted pursuant to the Clean Air Act, 42 United States Code Annotated, §§7401, et seq, to protect and enhanc…

(a) Transportation construction projects and maintenance programs within the coastal zone shall comply with the policies in this section. (1) Pollution prevention procedures shall be incorporated into the construction and maintenance of transportation projects to minimize polluta…

(a) Development affecting a coastal historic area shall avoid and otherwise minimize alteration or disturbance of the site unless the site's excavation will promote historical, archaeological, educational, or scientific understanding. (b) The THC shall comply with the policies in…

(a) The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Agency or subdivision--Any state agency, department, board, or commission or political subdivision of the state. (2) Adve…

Development by a person other than the Parks and Wildlife Department that requires the use or taking of any public land in such areas shall comply with Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26. Notes 31 Tex. Admin. Code § 26.29 The provisions of this §501.29 adopted to be effect…

(a) Development of new infrastructure or major repair of existing infrastructure within or supporting development within Coastal Barrier Resource System Units and Otherwise Protected Areas designated on maps dated October 24, 1990, as those maps may be modified, revised, or corre…

(a) Subdivisions participating in the National Flood Insurance Program shall adopt ordinances or orders governing development in special hazard areas under Texas Water Code, Chapter 16, Subchapter I, and Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 240, Subchapter Z, that comply with con…

(a) Construction in critical dune areas or areas adjacent to or on Gulf beaches shall comply with the following policies: (1) Construction within a critical dune area that results in the material weakening of dunes and material damage to dune vegetation shall be prohibited. (2) C…

(a) Dredging and the disposal and placement of dredged material shall avoid and otherwise minimize adverse effects to coastal waters, submerged lands, critical areas, coastal shore areas, and Gulf beaches to the greatest extent practicable. The policies of this section are supple…

(a) State agencies and subdivisions with authority to manage NPS pollution shall cooperate in the development and implementation of a coordinated program to reduce NPS pollution in order to restore and protect coastal waters. (b) In an area that the TSSWCB identifies as having or…

(a) Dredging and construction of structures in, or the discharge of dredged or fill material into, critical areas shall comply with the policies in this section. In implementing this section, cumulative and secondary adverse effects of these activities will be considered. (1) The…

(a) Development on submerged lands shall comply with the policies in this section. (1) Marinas shall be designed and, to the greatest extent practicable, sited so that tides and currents will aid in flushing of the site or renew its water regularly. (2) Marinas designed for ancho…

(a) State agencies, municipalities, and counties identified in this subchapter shall comply with the goals and policies in this subchapter when taking an action listed in § 29.11 of this title (relating to Actions and Rules Subject to the Coastal Management Program) or § 29.60 of…

(a) The purpose of the Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP) is to make more effective and efficient use of public funds and to more effectively and efficiently manage coastal natural resource areas (CNRAs) and the activities that may affect them. The program is based on goals a…

(a) TCEQ rules shall: (1) comply with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, 33 United States Code Annotated, §§1251 et seq, and implementing regulations at Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, which include establishing surface water quality standards in order to protect des…

(a) Drainage, reclamation, channelization, levee construction or modification, or flood- or floodwater-control infrastructure projects shall be designed, constructed, and maintained to avoid the impoundment and draining of coastal wetlands to the greatest extent practicable. If i…

(a) Disposal of oil and gas waste in the coastal zone shall comply with the policies in this section. (1) No new commercial oil and gas waste disposal pit shall be located in any CNRA. (2) Oil and gas waste disposal pits shall be designed to prevent releases of pollutants that ad…

(a) A goal or policy may not require an agency or subdivision to perform an action that would exceed the constitutional or statutory authority of the agency or subdivision to which the goal or policy applies. (b) The requirements of this chapter may not be applied in a manner tha…

(a) Construction and operation of solid waste facilities in the coastal zone shall comply with the policies in this section. This section applies to both new facilities and areal expansion of existing facilities. (1) A landfill at which hazardous waste is received for a fee shall…

(a) The commissioner finds that the coast is subject to the following uses: (1) residential development, which includes siting, construction, and maintenance of single- and multiple-unit dwellings; (2) commercial development, which includes siting, construction, and maintenance o…

(a) The GLO regulations governing prevention of, response to and remediation of coastal oil spills shall provide for measures to prevent coastal oil spills and to ensure adequate response and removal actions. The GLO regulations for certification of vessels and facilities that ha…

(a) For purposes of this section, "major action" means an individual agency or subdivision action listed in § 29.11 of this title (relating to Actions and Rules Subject to the Coastal Management Program), § 30.12 of this title (relating to Federal Listed Activities Subject to CZM…

(a) Oil and gas exploration and production on submerged lands shall comply with the policies in this section. (1) In or near critical areas, facilities shall be located and operated and geophysical and other operations shall be located and conducted in such a manner as to avoid a…

The goals of the Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP) are: (1) to protect, preserve, restore, and enhance the diversity, quality, quantity, functions, and values of coastal natural resource areas (CNRAs); (2) to ensure sound management of all coastal resources by allowing for c…

(a) Construction of electric generating facilities and electric transmission lines in the coastal zone shall comply with the policies in this section. (1) New electric generating facilities shall, where practicable, be located at previously developed sites. New electric generatin…

(a) Agency and subdivision rules and ordinances subject to § 26.10 of this title (relating to Compliance with Goals and Policies) shall: (1) require applicants to provide information necessary for an agency or subdivision to make an informed decision on a proposed action listed i…

Grant recipients shall submit required reports in accordance with department procedures, and as specified in the grant agreement entered into by the department and the grant recipient. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 26.48 The provisions of this §26.48 adopted to be effective Septembe…

Grant recipients selected by the department shall enter into a written grant agreement with the department. The agreement will define the terms of the grant award and reporting requirements. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 26.47 The provisions of this §26.47 adopted to be effective Se…

The expenditure of grant funds by a grant recipient shall be documented and the funds used only for expenses reasonably related to the implementation, supplementation, improvement, or expansion of the best practice for which the grant was awarded. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 26.46…

(a) Grant award recipients will be selected on a competitive basis. (b) The department shall review applications and may appoint review panel(s) to evaluate them. (c) The department may choose not to award grant funds, at its discretion. (d) Final selection of grant recipients sh…

(a) The department shall issue a request for applications, to be published in the Texas Register. (b) The application shall be in a form prescribed by the department. (c) The application submitted to the department shall: (1) be fully and legibly completed; (2) be submitted in a …

In order to be eligible under the program, an applicant must be a school campus in Texas in good standing with the department. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 26.43 The provisions of this §26.43 adopted to be effective September 15, 2009, 34 TexReg 6320; amended to be effective Novemb…

(a) The purpose of these rules is to provide for a simple and efficient system for appeals of the federal food and nutrition programs administered by the department and the actions affecting participation in such programs. (b) Appeals for FND Programs shall be conducted in accord…

Texas public, charter and private schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program may sell food and beverages that do not meet nutritional standards outlined in 7 CFR Parts 210 and 220 as part of a fundraiser, during the school day, for u…

(a) TDA shall conduct compliance reviews of CEs and sub-agencies as it deems necessary. (b) TDA maintains the right to review a CE's procurement and other program related documents at any time, upon request. Failure to provide any required documents shall result in findings. Note…

(a) TDA may amend or modify a CAP based on new information, changes in circumstances, and the CE's progress in CAP implementation. (b) A CE may amend or modify a sub-agency's CAP based on new information, changes in circumstances, or in CAP implementation. (c) TDA may extend due …

CEs are subject to the audit requirements specified in federal regulations. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 26.110 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 15, April 12, 2019, TexReg 1839 , eff. 4/15/2019

A person or candidate may, in the event of redistricting, use the term "reelect" in a campaign for elective office only if the candidate is the elected incumbent of an office that represented any part of the new or renumbered district prior to the redistricting. Notes 1 Tex. Admi…

Political advertising as defined by the Election Code, Section 251.001(16) (concerning Definitions), does not constitute legislative advertising under the Government Code, Section 305.027 (concerning Required Disclosure on Legislative Advertising). Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 26.3…

The Nutrition Education Grant Program is authorized by § 33.028 of the Texas Human Resources Code. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 26.50 The provisions of this §26.50 adopted to be effective September 15, 2009, 34 TexReg 6320

A candidate or political committee that has filed a copy of the Code of Fair Campaign Practices as provided by the Election Code, Chapter 258, may indicate that fact on political advertising by including the following or a substantially similar statement: (Name of the candidate o…

(a) The purpose of the Texas First Time Homebuyer Program is to facilitate the origination of single-family Mortgage Loans for eligible first time Homebuyers, and to make available down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible Homebuyers. The Texas First Time Homebuyer Pro…

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context or the Participation Packet indicates otherwise. Other definitions may be found in Texas Government Code, Chapter 2306; Chapter 1 of this title (relating to Administrati…

(a) Type of Residence and Number of Units. To be eligible for assistance under the Program an Applicant must apply with respect to a Residence that is either a new or existing single family residence, new or existing condominium or townhome, or manufactured housing that has been …

(a) Occupancy requirement. The Homebuyer must occupy the property within a reasonable time (not to exceed 60 days) after the date of closing as his or her Residence. (b) Use for a business. Homebuyer may not use more than 15% of the Residence in a trade or business (including chi…

(a) An Applicant seeking assistance under the Program must first contact a participating Mortgage Lender. A list of participating Mortgage Lenders may be obtained on the Department's website or by contacting the Department. (b) Applicant shall complete an application with a parti…