Texas Administrative Code

(a) Benefits of participation. The plan administrator shall cease to accept deferrals to investment products approved under the prior plan, with exception of life insurance products on or after September 1, 2000. Subject to any changes in federal law: (1) a participant's deferral…

(a) A notary public (other than a court clerk notarizing instruments for the court) shall not record in the notary's record book: (1) an identification number that was assigned by a governmental agency or by the United States to the principal and that is set forth on the identifi…

(a) Used automotive parts recyclers who acquire ownership of a motor vehicle, nonrepairable motor vehicle, or salvage motor vehicle for the purpose of dismantling, scrapping, or destroying the motor vehicle, shall, before the 31st day after the date of acquiring the motor vehicle…

(a) Notary records, other than records of online notarizations, may be maintained either in a book or electronically in a computer or other storage device so long as the records are adequately backed-up and are capable of being printed in a tangible medium when requested. (b) Rec…

(a) OMCAT is established by Texas Government Code §531.9912 in accordance with Texas Government Code §531.9932. (b) OMCAT is responsible for assisting persons who are experiencing barriers in the Medicaid application and enrollment process and educating them so that they understa…

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, records regarding notarial acts performed are public information. On payment of all fees, the notary public shall promptly provide a certified copy of any entries in the notary public's records to any person requesting the copy. The …

Failure of a notary public to promptly and adequately respond to a request for public information in accordance with §87.52 of this title (relating to Public Information) may be good cause for suspension or revocation of a notary commission or other disciplinary action against th…

(a) Records of a notarization other than an online notarization shall be retained, in a safe and secure manner, for the longer of the term of the commission in which the notarization occurred or three years following the date of notarization. (b) Records of an online notarization…

(a) A notary public must notify the secretary of state in writing of a change in address within 10 days of the change. To notify the secretary of state of a change of address, the notary public should complete and submit Form 2302 (Notary Public Change of Address Form). This form…

(a) During the four-year term of office, a notary public may change the name on the notary commission by submitting the following to the secretary of state: (1) an Application for Change of Name as a Texas Notary Public (Form 2305 available on the secretary of state web site); (2…

(a) FCO is established by Texas Government Code §531.9912 in accordance with Texas Government Code §531.9931. (b) FCO serves as an impartial party in assisting children and youth in the conservatorship of DFPS with complaints regarding issues within the authority of DFPS or an HH…

(a) If the submission of the change of name complies with §87.61 of this title (relating to Qualification Under New Name), the secretary of state shall issue an amended commission to the notary public in the name requested. Upon issuance of the amended commission, the notary publ…

(a) An online notary public shall at all times maintain an electronic seal and a digital certificate that includes the online notary's electronic signature. Both the electronic seal and digital certificate must comply with the provisions of Chapter 406, Government Code, and this …

(a) The advisory board consists of the five members representing the used automotive parts industry in this state appointed by the presiding officer of the commission with the approval of the commission. The five members include: (1) members who represent used automotive parts bu…

(a) Prohibited activities. A prior plan vendor may not solicit business from employees or participants or otherwise participate in the plan until the prior plan vendor and the plan administrator have signed a vendor contract. No applications have been or will be accepted by the p…

A person is prohibited from serving as ombudsman in an ombudsman program if the person or the person's spouse has a conflict as defined by Texas Government Code §531.9921.

(a) Identity proofing and credential analysis must be performed by a reputable third party who has provided evidence to the online notary public of the ability to satisfy the requirements of this chapter. (b) Identity proofing is performed through dynamic knowledge based authenti…

Used automotive parts recyclers who acquire ownership of a salvage motor vehicle shall obtain a properly assigned title from the previous owner of the vehicle.

(a) OBH is established by Texas Government Code §531.9912 in accordance with Texas Government Code §531.9933. (b) OBH serves as an impartial party to help consumers, including consumers who are uninsured or have public or private health benefit coverage, and behavioral health car…

(a) A used automotive parts recycler shall maintain a record of or sales receipt for each motor vehicle, salvage motor vehicle, nonrepairable motor vehicle, and used automotive part purchased. (b) Unless a shorter period of retention is specified by another section of this chapte…

An online system used to perform online notarial acts by means of audio-video communication shall: (1) provide for continuous, synchronous audio-visual feeds; (2) provide sufficient video resolution and audio clarity to enable the online notary public and the principal to see and…

(a) A used automotive parts recycler must notify the department within thirty (30) days following any change of mailing address, phone number, or email address from the contact information provided on the latest license or renewal application. (b) Before moving a place of busines…

In accordance with Texas Insurance Code §1355.2572(b), OBH collaborates with the Texas Department of Insurance on an annual report on the status of rights and responsibilities for mental health condition and substance use disorder benefits and resolved and unresolved parity compl…

(a) Upon receipt of a vehicle, a used automotive parts recycler must remove any license plates and registration insignias. The used automotive parts recycler must securely store any license plates until destroyed in accordance with Occupations Code §2309.352. (b) A used automotiv…

(a) An applicant must fulfill the education requirement under Texas Government Code §406.006 before the applicant may apply for appointment as a Texas notary public. (b) To fulfill the education requirement, an applicant must first pay the notary education course fee specified in…

(a) Each licensed used automotive parts recycler that sells a nonrepairable motor vehicle or a salvage motor vehicle at a casual sale shall keep on the business premises a list of all casual sales made during the preceding 36-month period that contains: (1) the date of the sale; …

(a) The IDDO program is established by Texas Government Code §531.9912 in accordance with Texas Government Code §531.9934. (b) IDDO serves as an impartial party to assist individuals with IDD, their LARs, their program providers, and LIDDAs as they navigate and resolve complaints…

(a) Upon sale or transfer of a catalytic converter, a used automotive parts recycler must create a transaction record as provided in this rule and ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this record. (b) The transaction record must contain the name of the person to who…

(a) Used Automotive Parts Facility Business Permit. (1) Original Application--$75 (2) Renewal--$75 (b) Revised/Duplicate License/Certificate/Permit/Registration--$25 (c) Late renewal fees for licenses issued under this chapter are provided under §60.83 of this title (relating to …

(a) A Texas notary public must fulfill the continuing education requirement under Texas Government Code §406.011 before the notary public may apply for reappointment as a Texas notary public. (b) To fulfill the continuing education requirement, a notary public must first pay the …

(a) Prohibited activity. A prior plan vendor or prior plan vendor representative may not solicit investments in an investment product after August 31, 2000. (b) New qualified investment products. (1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the sections in this chapter, other …

A person that violates Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 2309, a rule, or an order of the executive director or commission relating to Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 2309, will be subject to administrative sanctions and/or administrative penalties under Texas Occupations Code, Cha…

The enforcement authority granted under Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 51 and Chapter 2309 and any associated rules may be used to enforce Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 2309 and this chapter.

The purpose of this chapter is to implement the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, as established by: (1) the Older Americans Act, §711 and §712 (United States Code, Title 42, §3058f and §3058g); (2) CFR, Title 45, Parts 1321 and 1324; and (3) Texas Human Resources Code, Tit…

(a) The Office is headed by the State Ombudsman. (b) The State Ombudsman, directly or through a designee: (1) may designate a local ombudsman entity to perform the functions of the Ombudsman Program in an ombudsman service area; (2) certifies ombudsmen as described in §88.102 of …

Words and terms used in this chapter that are defined in Texas Finance Code, Chapter 394, Subchapter C, have the same meanings as defined in Chapter 394. The following terms, when used in this chapter, will have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwis…

(a) The State Ombudsman initially certifies a person described in §88.2(36)(C)(i) or (ii) of this chapter (relating to Definitions) as a staff ombudsman, other than a managing local ombudsman, if: (1) the person has one of the following: (A) a bachelor's or advanced degree from a…

(a) An application for issuance of a new debt management services provider registration must be submitted as prescribed by the OCCC at the date of filing and in accordance with the OCCC's instructions. Applications may be submitted electronically. (b) The application must include…

(a) Initial review. The agency will generally respond to incomplete applications within 14 calendar days of receipt stating that the application is incomplete and specifying the information required for acceptance. (b) Complete application. An application is complete when: (1) it…

(a) The State Ombudsman refuses to initially certify: (1) a staff ombudsman, other than a managing local ombudsman, if the requirements in §88.102(a) of this subchapter (relating to Certification of an Ombudsman) are not met; (2) a managing local ombudsman if the requirements in …

(a) Applicant's updates to registered provider application information. Before an application for registration is approved, an applicant must report to the OCCC any information that would require a materially different answer than that given in the original registered provider ap…

(a) The State Ombudsman may designate a local ombudsman entity to perform the functions of the Ombudsman Program in an ombudsman service area. (b) The State Ombudsman does not designate a local ombudsman entity if the host agency or a governmental entity or nonprofit organization…

(a) The State Ombudsman: (1) determines the use of the federal and state funds appropriated for the operation of the Office; (2) approves the allocation of federal and state funds to a host agency for the operation of the Ombudsman Program in accordance with subsection (b) of thi…

A registered provider may move the business office from the registered provider location to any other location by giving notice of intended relocation to the OCCC. The notice must include the present address of the registered provider location, the contemplated new address of the…

(a) The Office conducts an onsite visit of a local ombudsman entity and a host agency to monitor: (1) the performance of functions of the Ombudsman Program by a representative of the Office; (2) the compliance by a local ombudsman entity with Subchapter D of this chapter (relatin…

(a) The Office conducts a desk review of a local ombudsman entity to determine if the local ombudsman entity: (1) is in compliance with §88.305(a)(3) and (c)(2) of this chapter (relating to Complaints) and §88.307(a) of this chapter (relating to Requirements Regarding LTC Facilit…

(a) New registrations. A $250 nonrefundable investigation fee is assessed each time an application for a new registration under this chapter is filed. (b) Fingerprint processing. An applicant must pay a fee to a party designated by the Texas Department of Public Safety for proces…