Texas Administrative Code

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Complainant--A person who files a complaint. (2) Complaint--An oral or written statement, including an electronic complaint submitte…

The policies and procedures of this subchapter do not apply to a: (1) contested case under §§ 1.21 - 1.38 of this title (relating to Procedures in Contested Case); (2) vendor protest of a delegated purchase under Government Code, Chapter 2155; (3) department employee complaint go…

(a) Transportation Code, § 201.801 , requires the department to: (1) maintain a system to promptly and efficiently act on complaints filed with the department; (2) maintain information about the parties to and the subject matter of a complaint and a summary of the review or inves…

(a) On request, the department will provide copies of relevant records free of charge to an official party to an internal employee complaint regarding discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or unprofessional conduct. The division responsible for performing the complaint investi…

(a) Request for records. A person seeking records under Government Code, Chapter 552, Public Information, must submit a request in writing to the department. The department will accept only a written request that is delivered to the officer for public information or a person desi…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Commission--Texas Transportation Commission. (2) Department--Texas Department of Transportation. (3) District engineer--The chief ad…

It is the policy of the Texas Department of Transportation to provide the public complete information regarding the affairs of the department in a manner that will facilitate and maximize public access. In compliance with the Public Information Act, Government Code, Chapter 552, …

(a) Written complaint. A person may file a written complaint addressed to the department, attention: Public Information Officer, at: (1) its main business office, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483; or (2) any other business office of the department. (b) Oral complain…

The department will provide contact information as may be appropriate to geographical locations and subject matter for purposes of directing complaints to the department. In addition to any other method used by the department to provide the information, the department will publis…

(a) Review. The department will promptly review a complaint filed under § 3.23 of this subchapter (relating to Filing a Complaint) and will make every reasonable effort to resolve the matter consistent with applicable law. (b) Resolution. After reviewing the complaint the departm…

The purpose of this subchapter is to require facilities, local authorities, community centers, their respective contract providers, and TDMHMR Central Office to comply with all applicable privacy laws, rules, and regulations. Notes 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.1 The provisions of this…

(a) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings:(1) Apply Texas Advisory Committee--An advisory committee composed of representatives of general academic teaching institutions, community college districts, public sta…

(a) Exemptions to the adoptions in § 4.11 of this title (relating to General Applicability and Definitions) are made pursuant to Texas Transportation Code, §§ 644.052 - 644.054, and are adopted as follows:(1) Such regulations shall not apply to the vehicles detailed in subparagra…

(a) Authority to Enforce. (1) An officer of the department may stop, enter or detain on a highway or at a port of entry a motor vehicle that is subject to Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 644. (2) A non-commissioned employee of the department that is trained and certified to en…

(a) Purpose. The purpose of the Texas State Science and Engineering Fair (TSSEF) is to promote an appreciation for and interest in science, mathematics, and engineering among precollege students; to assist schools and school districts in fulfilling their mission in science, mathe…

The TSSEF may accept 1st through 3rd place winners in each of the 15 divisions recognized by the International Science & Engineering Fair (Behavioral and Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Space Science, Engineering, Environmental Scienc…

The TSSEF may award prizes to 1st through 5th place winners in each of the 15 divisions recognized by the ISEF. In addition, a number of special awards, including industry and society awards, may be given. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.133 The provisions of this §4.133 adopted to…

The Board may contract with public or private entities to conduct the State Fair. The Board shall coordinate the TSSEF with regional science and engineering fairs held in the state. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.134 The provisions of this §4.134 adopted to be effective May 27, 20…

The TSSEF shall operate under the rules of the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and its publication International Rules for Precollege Science Research: Guidelines for Science and Engineering Fairs. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.135 The provisions of this §4.135 …

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(a) Each Texas public school district board or governing body must approve and institute a collection development policy that describes the processes and standards by which a school library acquires, maintains, and withdraws materials. (b) A school library collection should inclu…

This subchapter applies to: (1) all facilities of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TDMHMR); (2) TDMHMR Central Office; (3) all local authorities; and (4) all community centers. Notes 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.2 The provisions of this §4.2 adopted to be …

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Academic school year--Two academic semesters (i.e., fall semester and spring semester, or if the educational institution is on a tri…

The Board is authorized to adopt rules and establish policies and procedures for the development, adoption, implementation, funding, and evaluation of Core Curricula, Field of Study Curricula, and a transfer dispute resolution process under Texas Education Code §§ 61.059, 61.0593…

(a) Each institution of higher education shall identify in its undergraduate catalog each lower-division course that is substantially equivalent to an academic course listed in the current edition of the Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual. (b) Each institution of higher …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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) Institutions of higher education shall apply the following procedures in the resolution of credit transfer disputes involving lower-division courses: (1) If an institution of higher education does not accept course credit earned by a student at another institution of higher e…

This subchapter establishes rules for all public institutions of higher education in Texas regarding the delivery of off-campus and on-campus self-supporting courses and programs. The rules are designed to provide Texas residents with access to off-campus courses and self-support…

Authority for this subchapter is provided by Texas Education Code § 61.0512(g) which provides the Board with the authority to approve courses for credit and distance education programs, including off-campus and self-supporting programs, and Texas Education Code § 130.008 and § 28…

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Academic credit course--A college-level course that, if successfully completed, can be applied toward the number of courses required fo…

(a) This subchapter governs the following types of instruction offered by institutions of higher education:(1) Academic credit courses, clinical courses, degree and certificate programs, and formula-funded workforce continuing education provided by a community college outside the…

The following provisions apply to all institutions covered under this subchapter, unless otherwise specified: (1) Institutions shall comply with the standards and criteria of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. (2) The Commissioner shall estab…

The following provisions apply to all programs covered under this subchapter, unless otherwise specified: (1) Each program shall be within the role and mission of the institution responsible for offering the instruction and shall be on its inventory of approved programs. (2) Prio…

The following provisions apply to all courses covered under this subchapter, unless otherwise specified: (1) Each course shall be within the role and mission of the institution responsible for offering the instruction and shall be on its inventory of approved courses. (2) Prior B…

The following provisions apply to faculty teaching in programs covered under this subchapter, unless otherwise specified: (1) Faculty shall be selected and evaluated by equivalent standards, review, and approval procedures used by the institution to select and evaluate faculty re…

(a) Regional Councils shall advise the Commissioner on appropriate policies and procedures for effective state-level administration of off-campus lower-division instruction. (b) With the exception of subsection (e), (i), and (j) of this section, Regional Councils in each of the t…

(a) Institutions shall report off-campus courses submitted for formula funding in accordance with the Board's uniform reporting system and the provisions of this subchapter. (b) Institutions shall not submit for formula funding courses in out-of-state or out-of-country programs, …

(a) General. (1) In accordance with Texas Education Code, §§ 61.821 - 61.832, each institution of higher education that offers an undergraduate academic degree program shall design and implement a core curriculum, including specific courses composing the curriculum, of no less th…

No institution may adopt a core curriculum of more than 42 semester credit hours. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.29 The provisions of this §4.29 adopted to be effective May 27, 2003, 28 TexReg 4109; amended to be effective November 29, 2011, 36 TexReg 7996; Amended by Texas Regist…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) Community center--A center established under the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 7, Chapter 534, Subchapter A. (2) Contract provider--…

Each public institution of higher education shall evaluate its core curriculum through the assessment of the core objectives on an ongoing basis, reporting the results of the assessment to the Board every ten years on the schedule that accords with the institution's accreditation…

In offering its Board-approved core curriculum, an institution of higher education must list only those courses that have been approved by the Board as compliant with the Texas Core Curriculum. (1) Implementation and initial approval of core curricula. (A) Each public institution…

(a) In accordance with Texas Education Code, § 61.823, the Board is authorized to approve Field of Study Curricula for certain fields of study/academic disciplines. The Board delegates to the Commissioner development of Field of Study Curricula with the assistance of the Texas Tr…