Texas Administrative Code

An approved PEO must maintain a fidelity bond or a zero-deductible crime policy that complies with the requirements of § 13.568 of this title (relating to Standards for Fidelity Coverage). The fidelity bond or zero-deductible crime policy must cover each person responsible for ha…

Institutions shall not submit for formula funding any hours for a course that is the same or substantially similar to a course that the student previously attempted for two or more times at the same institution unless the student meets the following conditions for a third attempt…

The following words and terms, when used in these sections, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Area--A county, census tract, group of census tracts, or other identifiable geographic area in which the majority of the practice's p…

(a) The department will designate a practice located in an area that has an insufficient number of primary care physicians providing services to the eligible client populations if it is determined that: (1) the ratio of population-to-primary care physicians for the practice's ser…

(a) Applicants must submit an application form, provided by the department, which includes the following information: (1) identification of the geographic area and types of eligible client populations served by the practice ; (2) a description of the types of services offered at …

(a) Certification of continued eligibility. The department shall verify a practice's continued eligibility for designation as a Practice-MUP under § 13.33 of this title (relating to Criteria for Designating Practice-MUPs) no more than two years after its initial designation and w…

(a) Purpose. This section provides the criteria and procedures the department uses to determine a nonprofit hospital's or hospital system's eligibility for limited liability certification by the department. (b) Authority. This section is authorized by Health and Safety Code, § 31…

(a) Students desiring to qualify for tuition rebates are responsible for complying with all rules and regulations related to administration of the program. (b) Students desiring to qualify for tuition rebates are solely responsible for enrolling only in courses that will qualify …

(a) Institutions of higher education shall include information regarding this program in the institution's catalog. (b) If requested by potentially eligible students, institutions of higher education shall provide these students opportunities to enroll during each fall and spring…

(a) The amount of tuition to be rebated to a student under this program is $1,000, unless the total amount of undergraduate tuition paid by the student to the institution awarding the degree was less than $1,000, in which event the amount of tuition to be rebated is an amount equ…

Effective for students who enroll for the first time in fall 2005 or later, an otherwise eligible student may be eligible for a tuition rebate without satisfying the requirements of § 13.82 (4) of this title (relating to Eligible Students), if the student is awarded a baccalaurea…

To be eligible for a rebate under this program, a student must: (1) have enrolled for the first time in an institution of higher education in the fall 1997 semester or later; (2) request a rebate for coursework related to a first baccalaureate degree received from a general acade…

The Coordinating Board adopts this subchapter pursuant to Texas Education Code, § 130A.005 , requiring the Coordinating Board to adopt rules to implement the Community College Finance Program created in Texas Education Code, chapters 61, 130, and 130A. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code §…

The purpose of this subchapter is to establish the definitions, timeline of payments, methodologies, and processes necessary to calculate and distribute state formula funding under the State Public Junior College Finance Program (the Program). Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 13.620 A…

The Texas Education Code, § 61.065 authorizes the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Comptroller of Public Accounts to prescribe uniform financial reporting guidelines. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 13.61 The provisions of this §13.61 adopted to be effective May 21, …

The purpose of this subchapter is to ensure uniformity and a true and full accounting of all financial transactions for all institutions of higher education. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 13.60 The provisions of this §13.60 adopted to be effective May 21, 2001, 26 TexReg 3627

The Coordinating Board adopts this subchapter pursuant to its authority under Texas Education Code, §§ 28.0095 , 61.035 , 61.063 , 61.065 , 130.003 , and 130A.006 -130A.009. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 13.521 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 48, Number 36, September 8, 2023, Tex…

The purpose of this subchapter is to establish the definitions, certification of compliance, data reporting, audit, and correction of error requirements for institutions of higher education, as well as over-allocation and under-allocation procedures, under the State Public Junior…

Funding provided to an institution under this subchapter shall be subject to subchapter R of this chapter (relating to State Public Junior College Finance Program Reporting, Audit, and Overallocation). Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 13.506 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 48, Numbe…

(a) The maximum tuition rate prescribed for a dual credit course through this program is $55 per semester credit hour or equivalent of a semester credit hour in the 2023-2024 academic year. (b) The Commissioner shall use the Consumer Price Index for the preceding 12 months as cal…

(a) A student is eligible to enroll at no cost to the student in a dual credit course under the program if the student: (1) is enrolled in and eligible for Foundation School Program funding at a high school in a Texas school district under the rules of the Texas Education Agency;…

(a) A public institution of higher education, as the term is defined in Texas Education Code, § 61.003(8) , is eligible to participate in the Program. (b) A participating institution may not charge students attending high school in a Texas school district a tuition rate for dual …

The Texas Education Code, § 61.065 authorizes the board to evaluate the informational requirements of the state for purposes of simplifying reports. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 13.41 The provisions of this §13.41 adopted to be effective May 21, 2001, 26 TexReg 3626

The following types of hours are exempt and are not subject to the limitation on formula funding set out in § 13.103 of this title (relating to Limitation on Formula Funding for Excess Hours): (1) hours earned by an undergraduate student before the award of a prior associate or b…

(a) An institution shall not submit excess hours to the Board for the purposes of formula funding, unless those hours are exempt under the provisions of § 13.104 of this title (relating to Exemptions for Excessive Hours). (b) For the purpose of determining the number of hours req…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Degree Plan--Academic program of courses and their related hours culminating in a degree or certificate, including minors, double ma…

This subchapter provides financial incentives for institutions to facilitate the progress of students through their academic programs and incentives for students to complete their degree programs expeditiously. Rules contained in this subchapter clarify the enabling legislation, …

(a) All outstanding receipts must be canceled by the warehouse operator and reissued by the new owner. (b) An inspection by an authorized department employee must be completed. (c) All licensing requirements for the new owner must be met before the new license can be issued. (d) …

(a) The bond, required by the Code, §14.022, shall be a single continuous bond issued by a single corporate surety licensed to do business in the State of Texas except for: (1) mid-year capacity changes, provided that the separate bond or bonds obtained for such capacity changes …

A warehouse operator must submit proof of insurance on a form prescribed by the department. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 13.5 The provisions of this §13.5 adopted to be effective May 17, 2004, 29 TexReg 4755

(a) A warehouse operator shall file with the department a financial statement showing the net worth of the operator's grain warehouse business as part of an application for a new license and thereafter shall file with the department a new financial statement, reflecting the net w…

(a) Single public grain warehouse license. The annual and renewal fee for a single public grain warehouse license is $500.00. (b) Combination public grain warehouse license. The annual and renewal fee for a combination public grain warehouse license is $500.00 for the headquarter…

(a) A warehouse operator may not store grain in excess of the licensed storage capacity. (b) An increase of total storage will be complete after the following requirements are met. (1) Notification that an increase of capacity must be submitted to the department on a form prescri…

In order to close out a public grain warehouse license, the following requirements must be met. (1) All outstanding receipts must be canceled by the warehouse operator. (2) An inspection by an authorized department employee must be completed. (3) Bonding requirements of the Texas…

(a) In addition to NFPA 55 §§7.1.14 and 7.1.15 and for any installations subject to NFPA 52 requirements, if AFS determines that any CNG cylinder or installation constitutes an immediate danger to the public health, safety, and welfare, AFS shall require the immediate removal of …

A licensee or the licensee's employees shall not introduce CNG into any container if the licensee or employee has knowledge or reason to believe that such container, cylinder, piping, or system is unsafe or is not installed in accordance with Texas Natural Resources Code, Chapter…

(a) Inspection. The Commission may conduct an inspection of a project for which an application has been submitted to review current conditions, work completed in association with the current application, or previously executed phases of work. (b) Notice. The Commission must give …

(a) A person required to be licensed shall apply on a form prescribed by the department and in addition shall submit a continuous bond, financial statement, verification of insurance, a successor's agreement if necessary, and the fee(s) as required by § 13.7 of this chapter (rela…

(a) The Regulations for Compressed Natural Gas in this chapter apply to the design, installation, and operation of compressed natural gas (CNG) systems and equipment, including those used for compression. (b) If any term, clause, or provision of these rules is for any reason decl…

(a) While in transit, fueling hose and flexible metal hose on a cargo vehicle to be used in a transfer operation, including their connections, shall be depressurized and protected from wear and injury. (b) Pressure relief devices shall be maintained in proper operating condition.…

(a) This subchapter applies to the design, construction, installation, and operation of a residential fueling facility as defined in § 13.2 of this title (relating to Definitions). (b) The provisions of this subchapter shall apply to all residential refueling installations. Notes…

In addition to NFPA 52 §8.2.1, system components shall comply with the appropriate provisions in Subchapter B of this chapter (relating to General Rules for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Equipment Qualifications). Notes 16 Tex. Admin. Code § 13.183 The provisions of this §13.183 a…

In addition to NFPA 52, §8.5, the discharge vent line shall be able to withstand the pressure from the relief vapor discharge when the relief device is in the full open position and shall permit sufficient pressure relief relieving capacity. A spring loaded or counterbalanced rai…

(a) The use of hose in an installation is limited to: (1) a vehicle refueling hose; the maximum length fueling hose is 12 feet and shall be supported; (2) an inlet connection to compression equipment not exceeding 36 inches. This connector, if used, shall be supplied as part of t…

(a) Effective February 15, 2021, except as modified in this subchapter, the Commission adopts by specific reference the provisions established by the National Fire Protection Association in its 2013 edition of the Vehicular Gaseous Fuel Systems Code, commonly referred to as NFPA …

In addition to NFPA 52 §6.9.3, the refueling connection on an engine fuel system shall be firmly supported, and shall: (1) receive the fueling connector and accommodate the service pressure of the vehicle fuel system; (2) incorporate a means to prevent the entry of dust, water, a…

(a) In addition to NFPA 52 §4.3 and for any alternate design used for installations subject to NFPA 55 requirements, a person may apply for an exception to the provisions of this chapter by filing CNG Form 1025 along with supporting documentation and a $50 filing fee with AFS. (b…