Texas Administrative Code

(a) The Texas County and District Retirement System (the system) receives a substantial number and variety of domestic relations orders (as that term is defined in §109.2 of the title (relating to Definitions)) which purport to divide the accumulated contributions of members of t…

(a) The following words and terms, when used in this section, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Annual Financial Report (AFR)--The audited annual report required by the Texas Education Code (TEC), §44.008, that is due to the Texas Ed…

(a) At any time after a qualified domestic relations order is filed and approved by the system, the alternate payee may withdraw in a lump sum the accumulated contributions attributable to the interest awarded to the alternate payee by the qualified domestic relations order. (b) …

The retirement system has prescribed forms that are pre-approved by the retirement system as meeting the requirements of this title for a qualified order. The prescribed forms are available on the retirement system's website, and are also available upon request. The prescribed fo…

An order on the form set forth in § 109.13 of this title (relating to Form of Qualified Domestic Relations Order) expressly incorporates all of the following by reference. (1) The order shall not be interpreted in any way to require the Plan to provide any type or form of benefit…

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Accumulated contributions--The contributions, other member deposits, and interest credited to a member's individual account in the empl…

(a) Each school district and charter school shall report financial information relating to expenditure of the state compensatory education allotment under the Foundation School Program to the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Each school district and charter school shall report the i…

Upon receiving a domestic relations order, the domestic relations liaison shall promptly send a notice to those persons listed in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this section, stating that the system has received the domestic relations order and that it will be acted upon by the system…

(a) A recital in a domestic relations order to the effect that it is a qualified domestic relations order is not sufficient to make it qualified under this chapter. To constitute an order a qualified domestic relations order under this chapter, an order must be determined, either…

The rules for financial accounting are described in the official Texas Education Agency (TEA) publication Financial Accountability System Resource Guide, Version 19, which is adopted by this reference as the agency's official rule. A copy is available on the TEA website with info…

(a) A domestic relations order should clearly specify: (1) the full name and address of the participant and each alternate payee covered by the order, and attached to the order must be a Statement of Confidential Information which includes their respective social security numbers…

The rules for financial accounting are described in the official Texas Education Agency (TEA) publication Financial Accountability System Resource Guide, Version 19, which is adopted by this reference as the agency's official rule. A copy is available on the TEA website with info…

(a) At least 60 days before the end of the current depository contract, each school district must decide to use either competitive bidding or a request for proposals to choose a new depository. (b) At least 30 days before the end of the current depository contract, the district m…

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…

If, upon receipt of a domestic relations order, the domestic relations liaison is of the opinion that it complies in all ways with the requirements for a qualified domestic relations order hereunder, the domestic relations liaison shall so state in the notice to be sent under § 1…

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…

(a) If, upon receipt of a domestic relations order, the domestic relations liaison is of the opinion that the order does not comply in all ways with the requirements for a qualified domestic relations order hereunder, the domestic relations liaison shall so state (in the notice t…

The participation in the Texas County and District Retirement System ("TCDRS") by a subdivision that is not a county may be terminated on a voluntary or involuntary basis in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 842, Subchapter A-1, Government Code. The board of trustees of t…

(a) Unless otherwise indicated, an applicant must submit all required information and documentation of credentials on department-approved forms. (b) An applicant for a dual license in speech-language pathology and audiology must submit the following required documentation: (1) al…

(a) Members are appointed for staggered six-year terms. The terms of three members expire September 1 of each odd-numbered year. (b) If a vacancy occurs during a member's term, the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission's approval, shall appoint a replacement wh…

(a) A licensee is required to provide current name, address, telephone number, and employment information. The licensee shall notify the department of any changes within thirty (30) days of such changes on a department-approved form or using a department-approved method. (b) A re…

(a) All fees paid to the department are nonrefundable. (b) Speech Language Pathology License (including upgrade from intern license): (1) Initial application fee (includes two-year initial license)--$150. (2) Renewal application fee (for two-year license)--$100. (c) Intern in Spe…

Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings. (1) ABA--The American Board of Audiology. (2) Act--Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 401, relating to Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. (3) Acts--Texas Occu…

For purposes of this chapter only: (1) The term "accrued benefit" means the actuarial equivalent value of the sum of the member's accumulated contributions and service credits as of the determination date without regard to credited service. (2) The term "actuarial equivalent valu…

(a) This section is applicable to applicants applying for a speech-language pathology license under Subchapter D or an audiology license under Subchapter H. This waiver only applies to the written examination under §111.21. (b) The department may waive the written examination req…

(a) This subchapter constitutes the rules required by Texas Occupations Code § 401.2021 and § 402.1021 to be adopted by the commission with the assistance of the Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Advisory Board and the Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers Advisor…

(a) Visitors and persons using the Capitol, Capitol extension, or Capitol grounds for any purpose are prohibited from: (1) attaching signs, banners, or other displays to a part of the Capitol or to a structure, including a fence, on the grounds of the Capitol except as approved b…

(a) Implementation. The provisions of this section may be implemented by school districts beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. (b) Introduction. (1) The desire to achieve educational excellence is the driving force behind the Texas essential knowledge and skills for mathemat…

(a) In the case of a voluntary termination under § 842.052, Government Code, the subdivision must provide to the system at least 12 days advance written notice of the date, hour and place of the meeting at which the subject of the termination of participation in TCDRS will be con…

(a) Implementation. The provisions of this section may be implemented by school districts beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. (b) Introduction. (1) The desire to achieve educational excellence is the driving force behind the Texas essential knowledge and skills for mathemat…

(a) An individual shall not practice as a speech-language pathologist without a current license issued by the department. An applicant for a speech-language pathology license shall meet the requirements set out in the Act and this section. (b) Education. The graduate degree shall…

(a) Implementation. The provisions of this section may be implemented by school districts beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. (b) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grade 8. Prerequisite: Middle School Advanced Mathematics, Grade 7 or Mathemati…

(a) In the case of an involuntary termination under § 842.053, Government Code, the retirement system will provide written notice to the presiding officer of the subdivision's governing body, if any, or its successor, if any, and to each member and annuitant with respect to the s…

(a) An individual shall not practice as an intern in speech-language pathology without a current license issued by the department. An applicant for an intern in speech-language pathology license must meet the requirements under the Act and this section. (b) Education. The graduat…

(a) A licensed intern in speech-language pathology (intern) must be supervised by a licensed speech-language pathologist who has been approved by the department to serve as the intern's supervisor (supervisor). (b) A supervisor must agree to assume responsibility for all services…

(a) A licensed intern in speech-language pathology (intern) must perform assigned duties under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist who has been approved by the department to serve as the intern's supervisor (supervisor). (b) In any professional context the i…

(a) Unless otherwise indicated, an applicant must submit all required information and documentation of credentials on department-approved forms. (b) An applicant for an intern in speech-language pathology license must submit the following required documentation:(1) a completed ap…

(a) Pursuant to §51.203(b), an intern in speech-language pathology license is valid for one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed annually. (b) A licensee is responsible for submitting all required documentation and information and paying the renewal application fee p…

(a) An individual shall not practice as an assistant in speech-language pathology without a current license issued by the department. An applicant for an assistant in speech-language pathology license must meet the requirement under the Act and this section. The applicant must me…

(a) A licensed assistant in speech-language pathology (assistant) must be supervised by a licensed speech-language pathologist who has been approved by the department to serve as the assistant's supervisor (supervisor). (b) A supervisor must agree to assume responsibility for all…

(a) A licensed assistant in speech-language pathology (assistant) must perform assigned duties under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist who has been approved by the department to serve as the assistant's supervisor (supervisor). (b) The assistant may execut…

(a) Unless otherwise indicated, an applicant must submit all required information and documentation of credentials on department-approved forms. (b) An applicant for an assistant in speech-language pathology license must submit the following required documentation:(1) a completed…

(a) An individual shall not practice as an audiologist without a current license issued by the department. An applicant for the audiology license shall meet the requirements set out in the Act and this section. (b) Education. The doctoral degree in audiology or a related hearing …

(a) Unless otherwise indicated, an applicant must submit all required information and documentation of credentials on department-approved forms. (b) An applicant for an audiology license must submit the following required documentation: (1) a completed application on a department…

(a) An individual shall not practice as an intern in audiology without a current license issued by the department. An applicant for the intern in audiology license shall meet the requirements set out in the Act and this section. (b) Education. The doctoral degree in audiology or …

(a) A licensed intern in audiology (intern) must be supervised by a licensed audiologist who has been approved by the department to serve as the intern's supervisor (supervisor). (b) A supervisor must agree to assume responsibility for all services provided by the intern. The sup…

(a) A licensed intern in audiology (intern) must perform assigned duties under the supervision of a licensed audiologist who has been approved by the department to serve as the intern's supervisor (supervisor). (b) In any professional context the intern must indicate the intern's…

(a) Unless otherwise indicated, an applicant must submit all required information and documentation of credentials on department-approved forms. (b) An applicant for an intern in audiology license must submit the following required documentation: (1) a completed application on a …

(a) Pursuant to §51.203(b), an intern in audiology license is valid for one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed annually. (b) A licensee is responsible for submitting all required documentation and information and paying the renewal application fee prior to the expi…

(a) An individual shall not practice as an assistant in audiology without a current license issued by the department. An applicant for an assistant in audiology license shall meet the requirements set out in the Act and this section. (b) An assistant in audiology shall meet the f…