Texas Administrative Code

Motions for extension of time shall be in writing, filed with the hearings clerk or other staff member primarily responsible for legal support to the administrative law judge for the department, or SOAH, and served on all parties no less than five days prior to the date that the …

The purpose of these rules is to provide for standards of practice and procedure for actions by and before the department, thereby encouraging public participation and notice of department actions. Department proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the APA and this subc…

The council shall meet on a quarterly basis scheduled no later than the first day of the month prior to the month that the Board Committee on Academic and Workforce Success meets. A quarterly meeting may be cancelled if no actions are pending requiring advice from the Certificati…

(a) A nonprofit corporation or business shall maintain cash reserves, not to include the performance deposit in § 1.63 of this title (relating to Proposal Requirements), totaling both: (1) an amount not less than 15% of all the ongoing operating costs (administrative, personnel a…

(a) Approval subject to available funds. Approval to participate in or receive reimbursement for a training and education program is not automatic and may be subject to the availability of funds within the department's budget. (b) Attendance may be required. A department employee…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings: (1) Board--The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (2) Commissioner--The Commissioner of Higher Education, the Chief Executive Officer of the Board. (3) Approved family practice…

(a) A final decision or order in a contested case shall comport with all of the requirements of the APA, §2001.141, and shall be served on parties in accordance with the APA, §2001.142. (b) A final decision or order issued in a contested case shall be issued within 60 days from t…

A nonprofit corporation shall not establish a charter or adopt bylaws that permit member library directors or member library staff to serve on the board of directors. Nor shall member library directors or member library staff serve as officers or directors of a for-profit corpora…

Consistent with the established rules and regulations of the state library system and the Library Systems Act, by September 1, 1978, on behalf of a major resource system, a major resource center shall provide a copy of system bylaws approved by the system advisory council, the ma…

The committee chairperson shall report any recommendations to the Board on no less than an annual basis. The committee shall also report committee activities to the Board to allow the Board to properly evaluate the committee's work, usefulness, and the costs related to the commit…

(a) After the record of a hearing has closed, the administrative law judge shall issue a proposal for decision, stating findings of fact, conclusions of law and making a recommendation to the commissioner on the case, or issue a final order, if authorized. (b) For cases heard by …

(a) A sick leave pool is established to alleviate hardship caused to an employee and the employee's immediate family if a catastrophic injury or illness forces the employee to exhaust all eligible leave time earned by that employee and to lose compensation time from the state. (b…

(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards of conduct to govern the relationships between the department, its officers and employees, and private organizations or donors in accordance with Texas Government Code, § 2255.001 . (b) Definitions. The following …

Equalization grants to major resource system or regional library system member libraries are not an allowable system expense. Notes 13 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.54 The provisions of this §1.54 adopted to be effective September 1, 1977, 2 TexReg 1293; amended to be effective April 30, …

The department may use state funds to provide training and education for its employees in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Government Code, Chapter 656, Subchapters C and D. (1) Training to be duty related. The training or education must be related to the duties or pro…

(a) A nonprofit corporation organized under the Library Systems Act, §441.131, seeking to contract with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission as a regional library system must demonstrate fiscal and administrative responsibility as determined annually by the state libra…

When the Texas Library System is funded in whole or in part by federal funds, major resource or regional library systems shall include in their long-range plan and annual program of services and budget projects which specifically address the federal priorities, as determined by t…

(a) The Department requires the submission of an inventory report for all Contracts to be submitted to the Department, no later than 45 calendar days after the end of the Contract Term, or a more frequent period as reflected in the Contract. Real Property and Equipment must be in…

Consistent with notices required by law, the department may consolidate or separate matters following the provisions of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 174. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.16 The provisions of this §1.16 adopted to be effective January 18, 1991, 16 TexReg 1…

(a) Purpose and Applicability. The purpose of this rule is to provide the procedures used by the Department to comply with Tex. Gov't Code §§ 2306.057 , and 2306.6713 which require the Compliance Division to assess the compliance history of the Applicant and any Affiliate, the co…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings: (1) Board--The governing body of the agency known as the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (2) Commissioner--The Commissioner of Higher Education, the Chief Executive Officer o…

(a) The Texas Agriculture Code, Chapters 128 and 188 provide for the establishment of liens in favor of sellers of agricultural chemicals, agricultural seeds, or animal feed, or of a provider of labor in connection with the agricultural chemicals, agricultural seeds, or animal fe…

(a) In an appropriate proceeding, to assist in the disposition of the proceeding without expense or burden to the parties or the department, the administrative law judge may direct the parties, their attorneys, or representatives to appear before the administrative law judge for …

A public library must be established to render general library services. The library must be established as: (1) a department of a city or county government by charter, resolution, or ordinance; or by contract as provided for in the Government Code, Chapter 791; or (2) a library …

Each Grantee using grant funds received under this subchapter toward the preparation or delivery of a Home-delivered meal must document that persons receiving a meal funded under this subchapter are Homebound Elderly persons or Homebound persons with a Disability as defined in § …

Each Grantee using grant funds received under this subchapter toward the preparation or delivery of a Home-delivered meal must provide such meal in accordance with the service requirements outlined in Title 40 Texas Administrative Code, § 55.27(a) and (c) , or other applicable lo…

(a) Upon receipt of a pleading which is intended to institute a proceeding before the department and complies with this chapter as to form and content, the hearings clerk shall docket the same as a pending proceeding, number it in accordance with any established docket numbering …

On behalf of the major resource system, a major resource center shall fully participate in the state library system by providing interlibrary loan and reference referral services to member libraries and other libraries served through the state library system. This requirement for…

Each Home-delivered meal to which grant funds are applied shall be approved by a Dietary Consultant. Each meal must meet 1/3 of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for adults and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, or if the organization receives funding through the Texas D…

The Urban Schools Grant Program is designed to establish demonstration agricultural projects or other projects designed to foster an understanding and awareness of agriculture in certain Texas urban public school districts by awarding grants to eligible elementary and middle scho…

Unless otherwise provided by statute, time periods provided for in these rules shall be computed and enlarged as provided in the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules 4 and 5. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.6 The provisions of this §1.6 adopted to be effective January 18, 1991, 16 …

The commission may, following a public hearing, contract with a major resource center, nonprofit corporation, or business. If necessary, the commission will provide an opportunity for public libraries to rejoin a major resource system or regional library system by resolution or o…

(a) The Department annually shall determine: (1) the total amount of money available for grants under this subchapter; (2) the number of residents at least 60 years of age in this state, according to the most recent federal decennial census; and (3) the number of residents at lea…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Approved Organization--An organization that submitted an application under this subchapter that was subsequently approved by the Departmen…

This subchapter establishes the requirements for eligible organizations to apply for and obtain grant funds to supplement and extend existing services related directly to delivery of meals to Homebound Elderly persons and Homebound persons with a Disability, through the Home-Deli…

Pursuant to Texas Government Code, § 2171.1045 , and consistent with the management plan developed by the office of vehicle fleet management, the department requires that: (1) Each state-owned vehicle under the department's control shall be assigned to the department's motor vehi…

A nonprofit organization that receives a grant under this subchapter must report the results of the project to the Department in a manner prescribed by the Department. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.905 The provisions of this §1.905 adopted to be effective November 19, 2001, 26 Tex…

The proposal submitted to the department in accordance with § 1.903 of this title (relating to Eligibility), shall include: (1) a description of how the collection and distribution of surplus products will be accomplished; (2) a schedule of projected costs for the proposal; (3) m…

Grant recipients shall submit required reports in accordance with department procedures, and as specified in the grant agreement entered into by the department and the grant recipient. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.1206 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 48, Number 37, September 15…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the text clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Nonprofit Organization. An organization with an IRS designation as a 501 (c) (3) organization which has been established and is operati…

The Grant program for the distribution of surplus agricultural products is designed to provide funding to eligible nonprofit organizations for collecting and distributing surplus agricultural products to food banks and other charitable organizations that serve needy or low-income…

The signatures of parties, representatives, or attorneys shall constitute a certificate as provided in the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 13, and sanctions may be imposed for violations of that rule as provided therein. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.9 The provisions of this …

Grant recipients shall submit required reports in accordance with department procedures, and as specified in the grant agreement entered into by the department and the grant recipient. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.804 The provisions of this §1.804 adopted to be effective November…

(a) A review panel appointed by the commissioner shall review grant proposals and make a recommendation to the commissioner for awarding the grants. (b) The review panel shall be composed of the following: (1) one person having experience or expertise in developing elementary and…

(a) A witness or deponent who is not a party and who is subpoenaed or otherwise compelled to attend any hearing or proceeding conducted under the authority of the Administrative Procedure Act is entitled to the following compensation: (1) mileage in the same amount per mile as th…

(a) Subpoenas. Upon the request of a party to a contested case and upon the showing of good cause, a subpoena may be issued by the commissioner or an administrative law judge employed by the department as provided by the APA, §2001.089. (b) Depositions. (1) Issuance of commission…

A major resource or regional library system shall provide on-site consulting and continuing education services to libraries and unserved areas in its region to meet commission or federal goals. Notes 13 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.47 The provisions of this §1.47 adopted to be effective …