Texas Administrative Code

The Texas Agricultural Finance Authority is authorized by Chapter 58 of the Code, Subchapter G, §§58.091- 58.095 to promulgate rules and procedures to establish the Young Farmer Grant Program. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 28.51 The provisions of this §28.51 adopted to be effective …

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Act--The Texas Agriculture Code, §§ 58.091 - 58.095. (2) Grantee--A person awarded funds under this subchapter. (3) Matching Funds--…

A person is eligible to receive a Young Farmer Grant if: (1) on the date the grant application is due the applicant is 18 years of age or older but younger than 46 years of age; (2) the applicant is or will be involved in creating or expanding an agricultural business in this sta…

Funds received under this subchapter may only be used for activities related to creating or expanding an agricultural business in Texas. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 28.54 The provisions of this §28.54 adopted to be effective September 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 5902

(a) The Board shall determine the availability of funds for the Program on a fiscal year basis. (b) The Board shall adopt selection criteria for the Program. The Board shall approve a form for use as the Program's grant application which shall state the selection criteria, due da…

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(a) To be approved by the Department for participation in the program, a Mortgage Lender must meet the requirements in the Participation Packet to be a qualified Mortgage Lender as specified by: (1) FHA; (2) RHS; (3) VA; or (4) be a lender currently participating in the conventio…

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for the administration of the collection of assessments by county tax assessor-collectors as provided for in § 502.404 of the Texas Transportation Code; and to provide for the remittance of such assessments to the comptroller for depos…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Assessment--A voluntary fee paid on each commercial motor vehicle registered under the Transportation Code, § 502.404. (2) Request f…

(a) Each county tax assessor-collector shall collect the voluntary assessment required by the Transportation Code, § 502.404. (b) Each county tax assessor-collector shall provide notice of the refund procedures defined in § 28.63 of this chapter (relating to Refunding of Assessme…

(a) At the time of payment, the county tax assessor-collector shall notify each payor of the assessment that a refund is available, and shall provide the payor with a request for refund form. Each payor may request a refund by filing a request for refund with the Authority. The r…

(a) Except as otherwise provided by state law, these rules, or resolution of the board, the staff, with the approval of the commissioner or deputy commissioner, or the department official designated by commissioner as being responsible for the Authority's programs, shall have the…

Mortgage Loans that are financed with the proceeds of tax-exempt bonds, or for which a Mortgage Credit Certificate has been or will be issued, will be subject to federal income tax recapture provisions. Assumption of a Mortgage Loan is allowed under the Program if the new owner m…

The Texas Agricultural Finance Authority (the Authority) is authorized by § 58.021 of the Texas Agriculture Code and by Article III, §49-f(g) of the Texas Constitution to design and implement programs to provide financial assistance to eligible agricultural businesses and other r…

The purpose of the Rural Economic Development Finance Program (Program) is to provide financial assistance to eligible entities including agricultural businesses and other rural economic development projects. It is the policy of the Board of Directors of the Authority to provide …

In addition to the definitions set forth in Texas Agriculture Code, § 58.002 and § 28.2 of this chapter (relating to Definitions), the following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) A…

(a) Purpose. The purpose of the Texas Rural Community Loan is to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions and economic development corporations and allow the loans to be secured with sales tax, utility fees, ad valorem taxes, or other revenues or collateral to fund …

(a) Purpose. The purpose of the Agriculture and Community Economic Development Loan is to provide financial assistance to Texas-based private entities via an approved participating lender. (b) Eligible Entities. A private for-profit or non-profit entity authorized to do business …

(a) Applicant. An applicant is eligible for a loan from the Authority if it meets the following criteria: (1) The applicant is a legal entity under the laws of the United States of America and the State of Texas; (2) The applicant has a principal place of business in the state; (…

(a) Application forms. An applicant or participating lender seeking a commitment from the Authority must use the application forms provided by the Authority and the Department. (b) Submission of a qualified application. Applicants are required to submit the application material t…

In evaluating applications for financial assistance under this subchapter, the board and staff shall consider at minimum: (1) The anticipated benefits arising from the financial assistance to the applicant, including both the potential impact on agricultural development and rural…

Required information. The eligible application must set forth the information necessary for the determination to provide a commitment by the Authority or the Authority's designee and will include all that is outlined and required in the application and at minimum: (1) Applicant's…

All assistance provided under the Program is funded through or facilitated by the Department's mortgage revenue bond indentures and is subject to changes in the mortgage revenue bond indentures and applicable law. If there is a conflict between this chapter and any bond indenture…

(a) Permissible use of the commitment. The commitment is to be used to finance the project or purpose identified in the approved application. (b) Interest. The interest rate shall be the rate approved by the Authority and/or lender, if applicable. (c) Fees. The Authority may appr…

(a) Except as otherwise provided by state law, by these rules or by resolution of the board, the staff, with approval of the commissioner of agriculture, the deputy commissioner of agriculture, or the official of the department designated by the commissioner of agriculture, shall…

Prohibited commitments under the Rural Economic Development Finance Program include the following: (1) Commitments for lobbying activities, as such activities are defined under state or federal law; (2) Commitments involving the acquisition or holding of passive investments, such…

The following persons or entities are ineligible to receive financial assistance under the Rural Economic Development Finance Program: (1) A principal, executive officer, director, shareholder, member, or partner of a recipient, or any subsidiary, parent, affiliate or related ent…

The Board, in its discretion and within the limits of federal and state law, may waive any one or more of the rules governing this Program, except 10 TAC § 28.8 of this chapter, if the Board finds that waiver is appropriate to fulfill the purposes or polices of Texas Government C…

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Texas Administrative Code Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION Title 4 - AGRICULTURE Title 7 - BANKING AND SECURITIES Title 10 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Title 13 - CULTURAL RESOURCES Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION Title 19 - EDUCATION Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES Titl…

Texas Administrative Code Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION Title 4 - AGRICULTURE Title 7 - BANKING AND SECURITIES Title 10 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Title 13 - CULTURAL RESOURCES Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION Title 19 - EDUCATION Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES Titl…

Texas Administrative Code Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION Title 4 - AGRICULTURE Title 7 - BANKING AND SECURITIES Title 10 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Title 13 - CULTURAL RESOURCES Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION Title 19 - EDUCATION Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES Titl…

Texas Administrative Code Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION Title 4 - AGRICULTURE Title 7 - BANKING AND SECURITIES Title 10 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Title 13 - CULTURAL RESOURCES Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION Title 19 - EDUCATION Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES Titl…

Texas Administrative Code Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION Title 4 - AGRICULTURE Title 7 - BANKING AND SECURITIES Title 10 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Title 13 - CULTURAL RESOURCES Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION Title 19 - EDUCATION Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES Titl…

In the event that any clause, provision or subsection in this chapter are held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions hereof. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 28.6 The provisions …

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Avoidance Margin--the area around a significant magnetic anomaly or sonar target in which the proposed activity cannot occur, i.e. the …

After consultation with affected persons and after due reflection on the commission's obligations under the Antiquities Code of Texas, the commission makes the following determinations of fact and policy: (1) It is in the public interest of the State of Texas to locate, protect, …

Any collection activity of a loan guaranteed under this subchapter must be approved by the Authority. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 28.31 The provisions of this §28.31 adopted to be effective September 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 5902

The lender shall service the loan and receive all payments of principal and interest, in accordance with lender's loan documents. In accordance with the lenders guarantee agreement with the Authority, the lender is obligated to service the loan even after an event of default. Not…

The Authority may request documentation as necessary from any lender that seeks a loan guarantee or has an active loan guarantee under this subchapter. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 28.34 The provisions of this §28.34 adopted to be effective September 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 5902

(a) Purpose. The purpose of these sections is to describe avoidance or protection procedures applicable to persons who conduct or cause to be conducted any activity which would cause damage to sunken or abandoned pre-twentieth century ships and other historically significant wrec…

(a) Capital contribution. The Authority shall also consider the applicant's equity contribution in the project and whether the applicant has secured additional financial assistance. (b) Reasonable risk. There must be reasonable assurance, in the judgment of the Authority, that th…

The Authority shall maintain records that evidence compliance with this subchapter. Those records are subject to audit by department personnel. Notes 43 Tex. Admin. Code § 28.117 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 41, Number 46, November 11, 2016, TexReg 9027 , eff. 11/17/2016

Under Transportation Code, § 623.003 the department is required to provide information to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for the issuance of an oversize and overweight permit. The department relies on outside engineering firms to provide the initial review and analysis fo…