Texas Administrative Code

(a) For purposes of making payments to a state agency by EFT under Government Code, § 404.095 and this chapter, other payments to a state agency include assessments and recurring surcharges, as listed in this section. (b) Assessments shall be considered a separate category of pay…

For purposes of making payments to a state agency by EFT under Government Code, § 404.095 , and this chapter, each of the following fees shall be considered a separate category of payment. Subject to amendment, the categories of fees include, but are not limited to: (1) automotiv…

If a state agency determines that a person has mistakenly made a payment or overpayment by EFT, the state agency shall return the payment or the amount of the overpayment to the person in the manner established by the state agency. Notes 34 Tex. Admin. Code § 15.45 The provisions…

(a) If a person follows the procedures set out to electronically transfer payment to a state agency, but the payment is not received by the comptroller, a person must produce proof of an attempt to timely transfer payment within 30 days following the attempted payment. (b) A pers…

(a) A state agency may assess a penalty of 5.0% of the payment amount due if: (1) a person subject to Government Code, § 404.095 and § 15.1 (a) of this title (relating to Applicability and Additional Information) fails to transfer payment by EFT; (2) a person fails to comply with…

(a) To ensure credit of the payment to the proper state agency and to the correct category of payment, a person must provide correct and timely payment information as described in § 15.32 of this title (relating to Transmission of TexNet Payment Information). (b) The state agency…

(a) A person must use the procedures set out in subsections (b) and (c) of this section to ensure timely credit of a payment if a person is making an EFT payment using: (1) ACH debit/direct entry and is unable to enter payment information into the TexNet data collection system in…

Any notification to the comptroller regarding EFT payments by mail, telephone, or fax must be directed to: Comptroller of Public Accounts, Treasury Operations, P.O. Box 12608, Austin, Texas 78711, phone number (800) 531-5441, extension 3-3010 and fax (512) 463-1364. Notes 34 Tex.…

Transfer of funds to the comptroller shall occur as follows: (1) For persons choosing ACH debit/direct entry as the TexNet payment option for EFT, the payment amount entered into the TexNet data collection system by the person will be automatically withdrawn from the person's ban…

(a) Persons choosing ACH debit/direct entry as the TexNet payment option for EFT may either accept the settlement date offered by the TexNet data collection system or enter a settlement date up to 30 days in the future. (1) If the person accepts the settlement date offered by the…

(a) The person must complete TexNet enrollment according to the guidelines provided (see § 15.22 (b) of this title (relating to State Agency Applicability Determination and Notification Procedures)). Upon completion of the TexNet enrollment, and based upon the person's chosen Tex…

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Access code--A unique and confidential series of numbers assigned to a person by TexNet that allows the person to communicate payment i…

(a) By October 15 of each year, each state agency shall determine which persons are required to make EFT payments to the state agency. (b) By November 1 of each year, each state agency shall notify and send the following information to all persons who are required to make EFT pay…

(a) Pursuant to Government Code, § 404.095(e) , the comptroller must adopt rules specifying the approved means of EFT for the payments required under Government Code, § 404.095 . (b) A person must use TexNet, the State of Texas Financial Network, to make an EFT payment required u…

Male applicants for an original, renewal, or replacement driver license or identification certificate who are at least 18 but less than 26 years of age will be given written notice that application constitutes registration with the United States Selective Service System. (1) Appl…

(a) To establish domicile in Texas for a non-commercial driver license or identification certificate, an applicant must reside in Texas for at least thirty (30) days prior to application. Applicants who surrender a valid, unexpired out-of-state driver license or identification ce…

A learner license is a regular photo-type license issued to an applicant. (1) A Class C learner license is restricted to "accompanied by licensed driver age 21 or over in front seat". (2) A Class M learner license is restricted to "licensed motorcycle operator age 21 or over in s…

(a) An applicant for a Texas driver license (DL) or identification certificate (ID) must surrender any DL or ID issued by this state or another state or a U.S. jurisdiction before being issued a Texas DL or ID. (b) Upon application, Texas will use the State-to-State Verification …

Applicants applying for a Texas driver license must meet the following vision standards: (For Commercial Driver License (CDL) vision standards refer to §16.8 of this title (relating to Qualifications To Drive in Interstate Commerce) and §16.9 of this title (relating to Qualificat…

The department administers examinations to determine an applicant's knowledge of the traffic laws of Texas and such applicant must meet a predetermined score of 70% correct, or better, on each test to qualify for a driver license. Although the applicant must understand highway si…

Government Code, Chapter 1403, requires the Texas Public Finance Authority, in accordance with requests from the Office of the Governor, to issue general obligation bonds and notes in an aggregate amount not to exceed $175 million, and as directed by the department, distribute th…

(a) The commission by order may authorize the creation of a corporation under the Act for the purpose of acting for or on behalf of the commission by developing, financing, designing, constructing, reconstructing, expanding, operating, or maintaining a toll project, as defined by…

(a) The commission by order may authorize the creation of a corporation under the Act for the sole purpose of issuing private activity bonds for transportation projects developed or to be developed under comprehensive development agreements (CDA) entered into by the department un…

(a) Debt. The commission and the department shall not assume liability for any action of the corporation, any debt incurred by the corporation, or any judgment against the corporation, its officers, employees, or agents. (b) Commitment. Creation of a corporation by the commission…

(a) Open Meetings and Public Information. (1) A corporation is subject to the Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551. (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the Board shall file notice of each meeting of the board in the same manner and in the same…

(a) Application for initial appointment. Each applicant for appointment as an initial director shall submit the following information to the executive director: (1) an application for appointment, in a form prescribed by the department; (2) a financial statement in conformance wi…

(a) Creation. The commission will by order approve the creation of a corporation if it finds that such creation is advisable and will: (1) serve the public interest; (2) address a statewide or regional transportation need; and (3) develop or promote a transportation project that …

(a) Notice of Publication. (1) After the department has determined that the application is complete and ready for consideration by the commission, the applicants shall publish a notice in a newspaper with general circulation in each county located in the corporation's geographic …

(a) Three or more qualified individuals may file with the executive director an application for the creation of a corporation. The application shall be in a form prescribed by the department and shall, at a minimum, include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of a person…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Act--The Transportation Corporation Act, Transportation Code, Chapter 431. (2) Board--The Board of Directors of a corporation. (3) C…

The Texas Transportation Corporation Act, Transportation Code, Chapter 431, provides for the creation of transportation corporations for the purpose of the promotion and development of public transportation facilities and systems. This subchapter prescribes the policies and proce…

Transportation Code, § 201.612 provides that a political subdivision or private entity authorized to construct or finance the construction of a bridge over the Rio Grande must obtain approval from the Texas Transportation Commission and the United States under Subchapter IV, Chap…

(a) Definition. The following words and terms, when used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Commission--Texas Transportation Commission. (2) Department--Texas Department of Transportation. (3) State park--A park…

(a) Purpose. Transportation Code, Section 222.051 authorizes a local government to finance the construction of an approved project for the state highway system. This section prescribes the conditions under which a local government may finance the construction of an approved highw…

(a) Required cost participation. The commission may require, request, or accept from a local government matching or other funds, rights-of-way, utility adjustments, additional participation, planning, documents, or any other local incentives. (1) Participation ratios. Except as p…

(a) Purpose. This section describes the conditions under which state, federal and local financing of construction costs are to be shared. (b) Funding. Construction costs may be funded by the commission at the entire expense of the department, with local participation, and/or with…

(a) Purpose. This section defines the responsibility of local governments for preliminary engineering and construction engineering expenses associated with the development of highway improvement projects. (b) Funding. Preliminary and construction engineering expenses may be funde…

This section describes the contents of the department's funding agreement with a local government for a highway improvement or other transportation project and the responsibilities of the parties to such an agreement. The department may refuse to enter into an agreement with a lo…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Commission--The Texas Transportation Commission. (2) Construction cost--All direct and indirect costs identified by the department's…

This subchapter describes federal, state, and local responsibilities for cost participation in highway improvement and other transportation projects. Notes 43 Tex. Admin. Code § 15.50 The provisions of this §15.50 adopted to be effective June 16, 1995, 20 TexReg 4122; amended to …

(a) An entity that receives a loan under this subchapter shall comply with applicable state and federal law in the performance of work on a project for which proceeds from a loan under this subchapter are used. (b) The entity shall maintain its books and records related to the pr…

(a) The commission will consider the executive director's findings and recommendations. (b) The commission may approve an application only if the application is from an eligible applicant for a qualified project as defined in this subchapter. (c) The commission will approve or di…

(a) The department will review an application submitted under this subchapter to ensure that sufficient information has been provided to support the eligibility of the applicant and the project, and advise the applicant of any required information or data that is missing. (b) Whe…

To apply for a loan under this subchapter, an applicant must submit to the executive director an application in a form prescribed by the department and any other information that may be required by the department. Notes 43 Tex. Admin. Code § 15.254 Adopted by Texas Register, Volu…

(a) To qualify for a loan under this subchapter, a project must: (1) deepen or widen a ship channel; and (2) be authorized by the United States Congress. (b) Under Transportation Code, § 56.003(c) , a project for maintenance dredging is not a qualified project under this subchapt…

The department will accept an application under this subchapter only from an entity that is responsible for providing revenue or security for the local share of qualified project costs. Notes 43 Tex. Admin. Code § 15.252 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 43, Number 41, October 12…

Within 60 days after the date of completion of a listed transportation infrastructure project, a county receiving a grant from the fund must submit a written certification that it has complied with the requirements of this subchapter, including a certification that the project ha…