Texas Administrative Code

(a) Testing: (1) Chickens, turkeys, game birds of all ages, and other domestic fowl offered for public sale shall meet the requirements as provided in § 57.11 (c) of this title. (2) Chickens, turkeys, and game birds, and other domestic fowl entering Texas from other states shall …

(a) Registrants shall keep and maintain records of all domestic fowl, or exotic fowl bought, sold or exchanged. (b) The records shall include the buyer's and seller's name and address, county of origin, date of transaction, number of fowl; and a description of the fowl, including…

(a) The commission may exempt from registration a person participating in a disease surveillance program recognized by the commission. (b) The commission recognizes the following disease surveillance programs: (1) National Poultry Improvement Plan ("NPIP") with the "U.S. Pullorum…

(a) A seller, distributor, or transporter of live domestic or exotic fowl in this state shall register with the commission. The registration requirements apply to the following groups: (1) a seller who sells: (A) domestic fowl or domestic and exotic fowl at a location, other than…

(a) The annual registration fee for a seller shall be based on the maximum number of fowl, during the previous twelve (12) months, being owned or managed by the registrant at any one time: (1) $35.00 for less than 100 fowl. (2) $125.00 for 100 to 499 fowl. (3) $250.00 for 500 thr…

(a) A cost will not be allowed unless it is directly related to a permissible expenditure under § 402.036(f) of the Government Code. (b) Choose Life grant funds may not be used to purchase any product or service the OAG identifies as inappropriate or unallowable within the RFA or…

(a) The purpose of the OAG Choose Life grant program is to provide funds as described in Chapter 402 of the Government Code. (b) The OAG reserves the right to consider all other appropriations or funding an applicant currently receives when making funding decisions. (c) The OAG r…

Each Application Kit will have a Comprehensive Certification and Assurances Form. Unless otherwise directed by the RFA or the Application Kit, applicants must submit a signed Comprehensive Certification and Assurances Form with the grant application. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 54…

(a) The resolution permits the applicant to submit an application. Unless otherwise directed by the RFA or the Application Kit, the resolution must be submitted at the same time the grant application is submitted by the applicant. (b) The specific requirements for the resolution …

Grant contracts awarded under the Choose Life program may be used only to provide for the material needs of pregnant women who are considering placing their children for adoption, including the provision of clothing, housing, prenatal care, food, utilities, and transportation, to…

(a) Unless otherwise stated, all required forms will be provided by the OAG. (b) Failure to timely submit the required forms provided by the OAG may result in sanctions as stated in § 54.59 of this subchapter (relating to Sanctions). Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 54.50 The provision…

(a) A grantee must have the following designees: (1) A "grant contact"--The grant contact must be an employee of the grantee who is responsible for operating and monitoring the project and who is able to readily answer questions about the grant project's day-to-day operations. Al…

(a) Because grants awarded under this subchapter are reimbursement-only grants, a grantee must regularly submit financial status reports and invoices, as directed by the OAG. (b) A grantee must ensure that its final invoice is received no later than the 45th calendar day after th…

(a) The OAG may require a grantee to conduct or undergo an annual audit of a grant based on applicable audit standards. (b) A grantee must submit to the OAG copies of all audit reports that a grantee undergoes, regardless of the purpose. Such reports must be submitted to the OAG …

(a) The OAG may require cash and/or in-kind match for grants as stated in the RFA and the Application Kit. The amount of an award and the match requirements are determined solely by the OAG. The OAG reserves the right to alter the required match for any funded program. (b) All no…

The Office of the Attorney General adopts by reference the peace officer-involved shooting report forms found on the Office of the Attorney General website at https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/cj/peace-officer-involved-shooting-report. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 54.70 Adopted …

(a) The minimum and maximum amount of funding for the Choose Life grant contract will be stated in the RFA and the Application Kit. (b) The amount of an award is determined solely by the OAG. The OAG may award grants at amounts above or below the established funding levels and is…

(a) A person who operates any of the following entities must post at the entity a sign as prescribed by this subchapter or, if applicable, similar signs or notices as prescribed by other state law: (1) an entity permitted or licensed under Chapter 25, 26, 28, 32, 69, or 71, Alcoh…

(a) If the Office of the Attorney General becomes aware that a person is in violation or may be in violation of a law enforced by another state agency that requires the posting of a sign or notice relating to human trafficking, the Office of the Attorney General may notify the ap…

(a) Generally, grant contracts may be awarded for any number of months up to a two year period beginning September 1st and ending August 31st. (b) The OAG reserves the right to alter the starting date and length of the grant contract period. (c) If the grant contract period exten…

(a) This section applies to: (1) the Department of Public Safety; and (2) a municipal police department, sheriff's department, constable's office, county attorney's office, district attorney's office, and criminal district attorney's office, as applicable, in a county with a popu…

The following terms and abbreviations, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) Application Kit--The information that is required to be completed and submitted by an applicant for a grant contract. (2) Ap…

Because a grant is not a right or an entitlement, there is no commitment by the OAG that a grant contract, once funded, will receive subsequent funding. The award of a grant contract to a grantee shall not commit or obligate the OAG in any way to make any additional, supplemental…

(a) All documents that are required to be submitted to the OAG must be received by the OAG to be considered as filed. If a deadline is established by the OAG, it will include a time, date and place certain. (b) Proof of sending a document by email or other means is not proof that…

Grantees must comply with all applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and guidelines. In instances where both federal and state requirements apply to a grantee, the more restrictive requirement applies. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 54.14 The provisions of this §5…

(a) The OAG may transmit notices, forms or other documents and information via the Internet or other electronic means. (b) The OAG may require the submission of notices, forms or other documents and information via the Internet or other electronic means. (c) Transmission or submi…

(a) The OAG shall notify the applicant in writing of its decision regarding a grant award. (b) The OAG may utilize a grant contract document or a notice of grant document once a decision is made to award a grant. The applicant will be given a deadline to act to accept the grant a…

(a) All grant decisions, including, but not limited to, eligibility, evaluation and review, and funding rest completely within the discretionary authority of the OAG and the decisions made by the OAG are final and are not subject to appeal. (b) The OAG may add special conditions …

(a) The Choose Life Advisory Committee is created by § 402.037 of the Government Code. The attorney general shall appoint a seven-member Choose Life Advisory Committee. (b) The committee shall: (1) meet at least twice a year or as called by the attorney general; (2) assist the at…

Chapter 402 of the Government Code authorizes the Choose Life account as a separate account in the general revenue fund. The OAG is authorized to administer the Choose Life account. The OAG is authorized to make grants from the Choose Life account to an eligible organization. All…

(a) Unless otherwise stated by the RFA and the Application Kit, eligible budget categories are limited to the following categories: (1) personnel; (2) fringe benefits; (3) professional and consultant services; (4) travel; (5) equipment; (6) supplies; and (7) other direct operatin…

(a) The personnel budget category may include salaries of employees only, and not compensation paid to independent contractors. "Employee" is defined as a person under the direction and supervision of the grantee, who is on the payroll of the grantee and for whom the grantee is r…

(a) "Fringe benefits" is defined as allowances and services provided by the grantee to its employees as compensation in addition to regular salaries and wages. Fringe benefits include, but are not limited to, the costs of leave, employee insurance, pensions, and unemployment bene…

(a) "Professional and consultant services" is defined as any direct service for which the grantee uses an outside source for necessary support. (b) Any contract or agreement entered into by a grantee that obligates grant funds must be in writing, must be consistent with Texas con…

(a) Travel expenses may be reimbursed according to the Texas State Travel Guidelines, unless a grantee's travel policy provides a lesser reimbursement. (b) Travel must relate directly to the delivery of services that supports the program that is funded by the OAG grant. (c) Grant…

(a) "Equipment" is defined as an article of non-expendable, tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one (1) year and a per unit acquisition cost which equals the lesser of: (1) the capitalization level established by the grantee for financial statement purpos…

(a) "Supplies" is defined as consumable items directly related to the day-to-day operation of the grant program. Allowable items include, but are not limited to, office supplies, paper, postage, and education resource materials. (b) The OAG will not approve funds for the purchase…

(a) "Other direct operating expenses" is defined as those costs not included in other budget categories and which are directly related to the day-to-day operation of the grant program. (b) Funds in this budget category may be used to provide for the material needs of pregnant wom…

(a) Registration/Licensing. Live Bird Markets, Live Bird Production Units, and Live Bird Market Distributors shall submit: (1) An application including: (A) Business name and Owner name, address, and telephone number; (B) Hours of operation; (C) Bird capacity, which is based on t…

(a) The requirements of this section are in addition to any requirements of Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapters 42 and 46. (1) Except as provided by Parks and Wildlife Code, § 12.114, no person is required to possess the documentation required by paragraphs (2) or (3) of this subse…

The following words and terms, when used in Subchapters D - G of this chapter (relating to Applicability and Definitions; Public Comment and Public Meetings; Requests for Reconsideration or Contested Case Hearing; and Requests for Contested Case Hearing and Public Comment on Cert…

(a) Purpose. This section specifies licensing requirements for military service members, military veterans, and military spouses, in accordance with Occupations Code Chapter 55. (b) Definitions. In this section, the terms "military service member," "military spouse," and "militar…

(a) Public comments must be filed with the chief clerk within the time period specified in the notice. The public comment period shall end 30 days after the last publication of the Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision, except that the time period shall end: (1) 30 days …

(a) A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment, and is not a contested case under the Texas Administrative Procedure Act. (b) During technical review of the application, the applicant, in cooperation with the executive director, may hold a public meeting in the…

(a) The chief clerk shall deliver or mail to the executive director, the Office of Public Interest Counsel, the director of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Office, and the applicant copies of all documents filed with the chief clerk in response to public notice of an applicati…

This subchapter applies only to applications filed under Texas Water Code, Chapter 26, 27, or 32 or Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361 or 382 that are declared administratively complete on or after September 1, 1999. Notes 30 Tex. Admin. Code § 55.200 The provisions of thi…

(a) A request for reconsideration or contested case hearing must be filed no later than 30 days after the chief clerk mails (or otherwise transmits) the executive director's decision and response to comments and provides instructions for requesting that the commission reconsider …