Texas Administrative Code

You or your supervisor may request a waiver. Notes 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 77.16 The provisions of this §77.16 adopted to be effective April 14, 2003, 28 TexReg 3067

(a) The provisions of this section apply only to the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two. (b) For a person who first becomes a member of the retirement system after August 31, 1996, the person's compensation for the purposes of the retirement system may not exceed the li…

If you are placed on corrective action, we may suspend your participation in the training activities program. Notes 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 77.17 The provisions of this §77.17 adopted to be effective April 14, 2003, 28 TexReg 3067

(a) The provisions of this section apply only to the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two (JRS-II). (b) Subject to procedures developed by the JRS-II, the JRS-II shall accept an eligible rollover distribution or a direct transfer of funds from another qualified plan or co…

(a) A licensee using telemarketing may not misrepresent to any person contacted that the licensee has any association with an insurance company. (b) A licensee using telemarketing may not misrepresent to any person contacted that the licensee has any association with another doct…

(a) A person may not operate as a service contracts provider, or offer to be a provider unless the person is either registered with the department or the service contracts offered are specifically exempt from Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1304. (b) A registration expires one ye…

(a) The provisions of this section apply only to the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two (JRS-II). (b) An eligible member may establish equivalent membership service credit authorized by §838.108, Texas Government Code, as provided in this section. The provisions of §77.…

(a) A registration must be renewed annually for a provider to continue operating in this state. (b) Non-receipt of a registration renewal notice from the department does not exempt a person from any requirements of this chapter. (c) To renew a registration, a provider must submit…

(a) A person may not operate as an administrator for a provider unless the person is registered with the department. (b) A registration expires one year from the date issued. (c) An applicant for an administrator registration must submit on department-approved forms: (1) a comple…

(a) A registration must be renewed annually for an administrator to continue operating in this state. (b) Non-receipt of a registration renewal notice from the department does not exempt a person from any requirements of this chapter. (c) To renew a registration, an administrator…

(a) A contributing member of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two may purchase eligible service in excess of 20 years creditable in the retirement system in accordance with Texas Government Code §838.1035. (b) For a contributing member of the Judicial Retirement Syste…

(a) This section applies only to a provider who sells or issues service contracts that provide only for identity recovery services as described by Texas Occupations Code §1304.003(a)(2)(B). For purposes of this section, these service contracts are referred to herein as identity r…

(a) This section applies only to a provider who sells or issues service contracts that provide a depreciation benefit optional member program as described by Texas Occupations Code §1304.003(a)(2)(C). For purposes of this section, these service contracts are referred to herein as…

Retirements from the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two commence at midnight on the effective date.

(a) A licensee shall use clear language in any advertising and public communication to specify the type of license the licensee currently holds. (b) A licensee who uses the terms "doctor" or "Dr." in any public communication or advertising shall also clearly use the terms "doctor…

The education assistance program offers access to professional growth opportunities, including financial aid to pursue academic degree and General Equivalency Diploma programs. The education assistance program may be offered at the discretion of the commissioner. Notes 40 Tex. Ad…

If you wish to pursue an academic degree or continuing education through this program, then: (1) this pursuit must benefit DHS; and (2) you must meet the following minimum requirements: Attached Graphic Notes 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 77.32 The provisions of this §77.32 adopted to be…

If you are interested in participating in the education assistance program, you must contact your supervisor and receive the commissioner's or the commissioner's designee's approval. Notes 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 77.33 The provisions of this §77.33 adopted to be effective April 14,…

To participate in the education assistance program, you must: (1) sign an education assistance agreement, which states that you agree to work for us for a minimum of two years for an associate's or bachelor's degree and three years for a graduate degree, beginning 30 days after t…

Upon approval of the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, you may change your status from full-time to part-time to accommodate class scheduling. Notes 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 77.35 The provisions of this §77.35 adopted to be effective April 14, 2003, 28 TexReg 3067

(a) If you participate in the education assistance program, you must attend a public institution in the state of Texas, unless you provide documentation to the commissioner or the commissioner's designee that: (1) no accredited public institution offers program courses that you c…

If you participate in the education assistance program, we will give you financial assistance for some or all of the following expenses: (1) tuition, including correspondence courses that fulfill degree, trade, or technical school plan requirements or are taken while pursuing a G…

The commissioner or the commissioner's designee reconsiders your participation in the education assistance program each semester. Notes 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 77.38 The provisions of this §77.38 adopted to be effective April 14, 2003, 28 TexReg 3067

(a) DHS will cancel your education assistance agreement and require you to repay all funds, not including salary, received from us under the education assistance program if you: (1) withdraw from the institution; (2) are removed or prohibited from attending the institution; (3) f…

(a) A person advertising chiropractic services shall not use false, deceptive, unfair, or misleading advertising, including: (1) claims intended or reasonably likely to embellish or create a false expectation of the favorable results from chiropractic treatment; (2) claims intend…

(a) A provider must maintain financial security to ensure the faithful performance of a provider's obligations to its service contract holders and for the benefit of those service contract holders who suffer actual financial loss due to the provider's failure to perform those obl…

Yes, if your participation in the education assistance program is cancelled, you will need to repay DHS as follows: Attached Graphic Notes 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 77.40 The provisions of this §77.40 adopted to be effective April 14, 2003, 28 TexReg 3067

(a) If the training is not covered by the Government Code, Chapter 656, Subchapter D, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee may reduce, defer, or extend your repayment obligation, though this change will not relieve you of your responsibility to repay the funds owed. (b…

(a) A provider that uses a reimbursement insurance policy to comply with the financial security requirements of Texas Occupations Code §1304.151 and §1304.152, will not be allowed to obtain or renew a registration unless the insurer issuing the policy has provided all of the info…

You or your supervisor may request a waiver, deferment, or reduction. Notes 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 77.42 The provisions of this §77.42 adopted to be effective April 14, 2003, 28 TexReg 3067

(a) A provider that uses a funded reserve account and security deposit to comply with the financial security requirements of Texas Occupations Code §1304.151, will not be allowed to obtain or renew a registration unless the provider: (1) maintains the funded reserve account and t…

If we cancel your education assistance agreement, you will no longer be eligible to participate in the education assistance program unless you repay us as required in § 77.40 of this title (relating to If my participation is cancelled, will I have to repay any money to DHS?), and…

A provider that maintains, or has a parent company maintain, a net worth or stockholder's equity of at least $100 million to comply with the financial security requirements of Texas Occupations Code §1304.151, will not be allowed to obtain or renew a registration unless the provi…

If you are placed on corrective action, we may suspend your participation in the education assistance program. Notes 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 77.44 The provisions of this §77.44 adopted to be effective April 14, 2003, 28 TexReg 3067

(a) The provisions of this section apply to the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two. The selection by a member of a service retirement annuity other than a joint and survivor annuity that pays benefits to the spouse of…

(a) The provider must clearly and conspicuously identify itself on all written service contracts and, on all written advertising materials that are used by the provider, its administrator(s), or its seller(s). (b) The provider and/or any administrator appointed by the provider mu…

(a) To the extent not prohibited by any other law or court order, a provider must comply with the provisions under this rule when ceasing operations or discontinuing business in this state. (b) A provider must notify the department as soon as possible when ceasing operations or d…

(a) All registration fees are non-refundable. (b) Provider Fees. (1) The initial registration fee for a service contract provider is $250. (2) The annual renewal registration fee for a service contract provider is: (A) $250 for registrants selling or issuing 0 to 250 service cont…

A Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two (JRS-II) member applying for service or disability retirement may elect to receive in lieu of the standard annuity or other options, but as an actuarial equivalent thereof, the following service retirement to be known as Option 5: af…

If a person violates any provision of Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1304, this chapter, or any rule or order of the executive director or commission, proceedings may be instituted to impose administrative penalties, administrative sanctions, or both in accordance with the provi…

The enforcement authority granted under Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 51 and 1304 and any associated rules may be used to enforce Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1304 and this chapter.

The following words and terms in this chapter have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) Assistance--Financial aid provided by the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) to its employees for education expenses. (2) Commissioner--The commissi…

(a) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) Board--The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners. (2) CPT Codebook--The American Medical Association's annual Current …

(a) A complete application for registration or renewal is comprised of: (1) a completed application (See Forms 2501, 2505); (2) $50,000 surety bond required by Occupations Code, §2051.151(a), and §78.51(a) of this chapter (relating to Required Surety Bonds) (See Form 2504); (3) $…

This chapter is promulgated under the authority of Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 51 and 1958.

(a) The filing fee for filing an application for registration as a professional or limited athlete agent is $500. (b) The filing fee for filing an application for renewal of registration as a professional or limited athlete agent is $500. (c) The filing fee for an amendment to a …

The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Accredited training program--A training program that has been accredited by the department to provide training for persons seeking licens…