Texas Administrative Code

The specific requirements for the volunteer component will be stated in the RFA and the Application Kit. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 62.107 The provisions of this §62.107 adopted to be effective April 15, 2007, 32 TexReg 1997; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 23, June …

(a) Entities described by Texas Government Code § 420.005(a) are eligible to apply under the SAPCS program. (b) A sexual assault program applicant must meet the minimum service standards identified by the OAG and provide the following minimum services for at least nine months pri…

(a) Grant contracts awarded under SAPCS may be used to provide services to survivors and their families for the following purposes: (1) 24-hour crisis hotline; (2) crisis intervention; (3) public education; (4) advocacy; (5) accompaniment to hospitals, law enforcement offices, pr…

(a) The purpose of the SAPCS program is to maintain or expand the existing services of a sexual assault program and any other purposes consistent with Texas Government Code, Chapter 420 or other federal grant programs. (b) The OAG may use a funding method to determine the amount …

All funding is contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the United States Congress and the Texas Legislature and upon approval of an application for funds by the OAG. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 62.103 The provisions of this §62.103 adopted to be effective April 15, 2007, 32 …

(a) Unless otherwise noted, these rules apply to all SAPCS funded sexual assault programs. If good cause is established to show that compliance with these rules may result in an injustice to any interested person, the rules may be suspended at the discretion of the OAG. (b) These…

(a) An application for renewal of an OAG SANE Training Program certification must be submitted and received by the OAG prior to the expiration of the existing OAG SANE Training Program certification. (b) To be eligible to renew an OAG SANE Training Program certification, the prog…

(a) This subchapter is intended to apply to the administration of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certification under the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services (SAPCS) Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 420. (b) If good cause is established to show that compliance with…

(a) To be eligible for an OAG SANE Training Program Certification, a SANE training program must: (1) substantially provide the same training components as the OAG SANE Training Program for the appropriate OAG SANE certification, as described on the OAG website; and (2) be recogni…

(a) An OAG SANE must notify the OAG, in writing, of any potential violation of the good professional character provisions used to determine eligibility and disciplinary matters as defined by the BON within five calendar days of the violation. (b) Reportable events include any adv…

(a) Registered nurses from other party or compact states, as recognized by the BON, may apply for an OAG SANE certification. (b) To be eligible, an RN must: (1) hold a current and unencumbered license with the Texas BON; and (2) meet the standards for an OAG SANE certification. (…

(a) Grantee will contract with an independent, licensed CPA firm to perform an annual financial audit engagement. If applicable, grantee's independent, licensed CPA firm will determine the type of annual financial audit, which may include a compliance attestation in accordance wi…

(a) Compliance reviews include programmatic monitoring, financial monitoring, and financial auditing. (b) The OAG will conduct compliance reviews throughout the existence of a contract. A grantee must make all contract-related records available to OAG representatives unless the i…

(a) Grantee personnel, members of a grantee board or governing body, or other persons affiliated with the grant project shall not participate in any proceeding or action where grant funds personally benefit, directly or indirectly, the individuals or their relatives. (b) Grant pe…

A grantee must immediately provide notification to the OAG and, if applicable, the local prosecutor's office, of any knowledge, suspicion, or evidence of any violation of law that affects or is related to the contract. Such violations include misappropriation of funds, fraud, the…

(a) An application for renewal for an OAG SANE certification must be submitted and received by the OAG prior to the expiration of the existing OAG SANE certification. (b) To be eligible to renew an OAG SANE certification, an RN must: (1) hold a current and unencumbered license wi…

(a) An OAG Sexual Assault Training Program certification may be denied, suspended, decertified or placed on probationary status for: (1) failure to meet certification application requirements; (2) failure to meet eligibility requirements; (3) failure to timely report changes in e…

(a) An application for renewal of an OAG Sexual Assault Training Program certification must be submitted and received by the OAG prior to the expiration of the existing certification. (b) To be eligible to renew an OAG Sexual Assault Training Program certification, the local prog…

An OAG Sexual Assault Training Program must notify the OAG of any changes which may result in the local program's failure to meet standards set forth by this subchapter and on the OAG website. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 62.54 The provisions of this §62.54 adopted to be effective …

(a) To apply for an OAG Sexual Assault Training Program certification, an applicant must meet the eligibility specified for the OAG Sexual Assault Training Program certification and submit a written application and the required documentation as described on the OAG website. (b) A…

(a) A local program to become certified as an OAG Sexual Assault Training program shall provide at least forty (40) hours of training, including but not limited to the following topics: dynamics of sexual assault, system response, prevention, working with survivors, local program…

The following terms and abbreviations, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) Chief--As used in this subchapter means the division chief of the OAG's Crime Victim Services Division. (2) Local program--A…

(a) Reimbursement for grant-related expenses is contingent upon a grantee's strict compliance with these rules, related requirements, and OAG procedures. Any failure to comply may result in the imposition of temporary or permanent sanctions or both. (b) Sanctions may include: (1)…

(a) The grantee shall maintain adequate records to support its charges, procedures, and performances to the OAG for all work related to the contract. The grantee also shall maintain such records as are deemed necessary by the OAG and auditors of the State of Texas, the United Sta…

A grantee shall use the procurement procedures, property management procedures, and contract oversight guidelines set forth in UGMS and Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards as set forth in federal regulations. Notes 1 Tex…

If a grantee uses any OAG funds to purchase or receive a copyright or for a subgrantee to purchase or receive a copyright, the OAG reserves a royalty-free and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, use, or authorize others to use the copyrighted material. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. …

(a) Within each fiscal year, a grantee may transfer funds between direct cost line items in different approved budget categories, not to exceed a cumulative total of ten percent of the approved grant budget during that year, without requesting a grant adjustment from the OAG. (b)…

(a) A grantee must submit monthly statistical reports in the manner and form determined by the OAG. Failure to do so may result in the OAG placing a grantee on financial hold and may affect future funding requests. (b) The OAG, or its designee, may assess contract effectiveness t…

(a) Because grants awarded under this subchapter are reimbursement-only contracts, a grantee must 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 the end o…

(a) A grantee must have the following designees: (1) 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. All grant-related informa…

(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 §62.509. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 62.500 The provisions of this §62.500 adopted to be effective …

(a) This subchapter is intended to apply to the administration of the Sexual Assault Training Program Certification under the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services (SAPCS) Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 420. (b) If good cause is established to show that compliance wi…

(a) To be eligible for an OAG SANE certification, an RN must: (1) hold a current and unencumbered license with the Texas BON; (2) have a minimum of two years direct contact with patients as an RN within the last five years at the time the application for initial certification is …

An applicant must submit all other required forms as listed in the Application Kit. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 62.402 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 23, June 7, 2019, TexReg 2835 , eff. 6/10/2019

(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 requirements for the resolution will be s…

(a) Each Application Kit will have an 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. (b) The form includes, b…

(a) Applicants may seek an OAG SANE certification for adult/adolescent OAG SANE certification (CA-SANE) or pediatric OAG SANE certification (CP-SANE). (b) To apply for an OAG SANE or OAG SANE Training Program certification, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements spec…

(a) OAG grant funds may not be used for the following: (1) to pay for lobbying; (2) to purchase food and beverages except as allowed under Texas State Travel Guidelines; (3) to purchase or lease vehicles; (4) to purchase promotional items or recreational activities; (5) to pay fo…

The OAG will not fund indirect costs for SAPCS grants. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 62.308 The provisions of this §62.308 adopted to be effective April 15, 2007, 32 TexReg 1997; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 23, June 7, 2019, TexReg 2835 , eff. 6/10/2019

(a) Funds may not be used to purchase food and beverages. (b) Registration fees for conferences and other training sessions should be included in this category. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 62.307 The provisions of this §62.307 adopted to be effective April 15, 2007, 32 TexReg 1997…

(a) Allowable items include, but are not limited to, office supplies, paper, postage, education resource materials, and certain computing devices described in § 62.100 (26) of this chapter. (b) The OAG will not approve funds for the purchase of promotional items or recreational a…

(a) A grantee may use equipment paid for with OAG funds only for grant-related purposes and not for personal or non-grant-related purposes. (b) Grant funds may not be used to purchase or lease vehicles. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 62.305 The provisions of this §62.305 adopted to b…

(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 expenses must be reasonable and necessary for activities funded on the grant. (c) Unless otherwise authorized by the …

(a) Professional and consultant services include, but are not limited to, accounting services, counseling, legal services, and computer support. (b) Any contract or agreement entered into by a grantee that obligates grant funds must be in writing and consistent with Texas contrac…

(a) Fringe benefits include, but are not limited to, the costs of leave, employee insurance, pensions, and unemployment benefit plans. (b) Grant funds may be used to pay fringe benefits of an employee only if grant funds are also being used to pay for the salary of the same emplo…

(a) The personnel budget category may include salaries of employees only, and not compensation paid to independent contractors. (b) Salaries for grant-funded positions must be reasonable and comply with the grantee's salary classification schedule. If a grantee does not have a cl…

(a) Unless otherwise stated by the Request for Applications 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) …