Texas Administrative Code

The expenditure of grant funds by a Grantee shall be documented and used only to supplement and extend existing services related directly to delivery of meals to Homebound Elderly persons and Homebound persons with a Disability. Permissible expenditures include, but are not limit…

Grantee shall permit the Department and any other authorized governmental entity, through any authorized representatives, the access to and right to examine all records, books, papers, contracts, or other documents, including permits, related to grant funds received pursuant to t…

(a) Grantees shall maintain documentation as required by the Department to verify that individuals who receive meals paid for or delivered in part with grant funds received under this subchapter each qualify as a Homebound Elderly person or Homebound person with a Disability. Suc…

Tasks assigned to the committee include: (1) Provide counsel to the Board and Commissioner on the administration of the Opportunity High School Diploma program; (2) Study and make recommendation to the Board and Commissioner on the instructional outcomes and performance expectati…

(a) The Texas Department of Health (department) shall investigate allegations received relating to the abuse or neglect of a child or the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly or disabled person in a facility. (b) The department will only investigate reports when: (1) the…

(a) After receiving an allegation which the Texas Department of Health (department) determines is appropriate for investigation, the department's investigator shall finish an investigation within: (1) 14 days if the child or elderly or disabled person is in the facility at the ti…

(a) A private donor may make donations to a private organization which exists to further the purposes and duties of the department. (b) The private organization shall administer and use the donation in accordance with the provisions in the memorandum of understanding between the …

The committee shall meet at least once a year. Special meetings may be called as deemed appropriate by the presiding officer. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.264 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 45, November 8, 2024, TexReg 8879 , eff. 11/14/2024

These rules cover the hearing procedures and practices that are available to persons or parties who request formal hearings from the department. The intended effect of these rules is to supplement the contested case provisions of the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, Administr…

The purpose of these sections is to establish the rules governing the relationship between the department and its officers and employees with private donors and with private organizations which exist to further the duties and purposes of the department. Notes 25 Tex. Admin. Code …

The following words and terms, when used in these sections, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Commissioner--The commissioner of the Texas Department of Health. (2) Department--The Texas Department of Health. (3) Donation--A con…

The committee shall meet as necessary beginning in the fall of every odd-numbered year. Meetings shall be open to the public and broadcast via the web, unless prevented by technical difficulties. Minutes shall be available to the public after they have been prepared by the Board …

In any case in which a public emergency or imperative public necessity so requires, the department may suspend the operation of these rules. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.49 The provisions of this §1.49 adopted to be effective December 30, 1994, 19 TexReg 9993.

The representatives in an annual meeting shall elect members of their group to fill council vacancies. The term of office for representatives and alternates shall be the state fiscal year. Notes 13 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.113 The provisions of this §1.113 adopted to be effective Apr…

(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 …

This subchapter is effective November 1, 2024. Notes 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.268 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 45, November 8, 2024, TexReg 8879 , eff. 11/14/2024

If the library represented by a council member is disqualified from system membership or chooses to withdraw from the system, that council member shall cease to be a member of the system advisory council. Notes 13 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.121 The provisions of this §1.121 adopted to …

(a) Contract disputes shall be referred to the agency's ADR coordinator to establish the negotiations schedule and to determine, in collaboration with the person designated pursuant to §1.25, (relating to Service of a Petition for Contested Case Status), all interested parties to…

(a) On the written motion of any party or the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), the department shall issue a subpoena to the appropriate process server to require the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents or other tangible evidence at the hearing. (b) There must be…

Library directors of accredited libraries shall designate a member library representative and one alternate. Representatives may include board members, others qualified by knowledge and/or experience to represent a library, the library director, and library staff. The representat…

The Board authorizes the Commissioner to approve proposed Board rules for publication in the Texas Register. The Commissioner may refer proposed rules for consideration by Coordinating Board committees established pursuant to § 1.5 of this title (relating to Coordinating Board Co…

(a) This section implements the provisions of the Family Code, Chapter 232, Suspension of License for Failure to Pay Child Support, as added by Acts 1995, 74th Legislature, Chapter 751, §85 (House Bill 433). The term "order" refers only to an order issued by a court or Title IV-D…

(a) Pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code § 490.052(b) , the department adopts a written informed consent form for use by physicians and patients receiving an investigational drug, biological product, or device. A physician may use a different informed consent form if it conta…

(a) All pleadings shall be typewritten or printed, double-spaced, upon paper 8 1/2 inches wide and 11 inches long with an inside margin at least one inch wide, and exhibits annexed thereto shall be folded to the same size. Reproductions are acceptable, provided all copies are cle…

(a) This section implements Title 12, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 1003. (b) Autologous Adult Stem Cells are cells taken from a person to be transplanted into that same person. (c) Autologous Adult Stem Cell Bank is any facility that stores autologous adult stem cells for use …

(a) Pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code, § 1003.054(c) , the Department of State Health Services adopts a written informed consent form for use by physicians administering and patients receiving investigational stem cell treatment under Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter …

(a) Purpose. (1) The purpose of this section is to inform individuals of the department's privacy practices and establish department procedures to allow individuals to exercise their rights under the federal Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information, 4…

The following principles shall apply in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) implemented for contested cases: (1) Any resolution reached as a result of the ADR procedure should be through the voluntary agreement of the parties. (2) ADR procedures shall be consistent with the Tex.…

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…

(a) A family leave pool is established to provide eligible employees more flexibility in: (1) bonding with and caring for children during a child's first year following birth, adoption, or foster placement; and (2) caring for a seriously ill family member or the employee themselv…

Subject to available funds, a public elementary or middle school from an urban public school district in the state, or a nonprofit organization that partners with an eligible school, is eligible to receive a grant under this subchapter if the school or nonprofit organization subm…

(a) The procedures contained in this subchapter in relation to contract disputes are exclusive and required prerequisites to suit under the Civil Practice & Remedies Code, Chapter 107, and the Government Code, Chapter 2260. (b) This subchapter does not waive the Board's sovereign…

To enable the Board to comply with the requirements of the legislature concerning the collection of data, each public junior and senior institution of higher education shall submit such reports to the Board as may be prescribed by the Educational Data Reporting System. Notes 19 T…

(a) Testimony. The affected person shall have the opportunity to refute the basis of the proposed action, to offer oral and written testimony in the person's behalf, and to question any witnesses or appropriate department program representatives about the proposed action. The aff…

(a) If a claim for breach of contract is not resolved in its entirety through negotiation, mediation or other assisted negotiation process in accordance with this subchapter on or before the 270th day after the agency receives the notice of claim, or after the expiration of any e…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Commissioner--The Commissioner of Agriculture, Texas Department of Agriculture. (2) Department--The Texas Department of Agriculture.…

(a) The department will attend forums sponsored by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts relating to HUBs to improve its efforts in soliciting these businesses for bidding on department contracts. (b) The department will actively pursue opportunities to distribute brochures, p…

(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) Statutory authority. Texas Food System Security and Resiliency Planning Council (Council) is established pursuant to Texas Agriculture Code, § 23.002 . (b) Definitions. In additional to the general definitions contained within Title 4, Part 1, Chapter 1, §1.1, the following w…

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…

The department will provide in-house training for all its personnel involved in making purchases on behalf of the department which will focus on soliciting HUBs to participate in bidding on contract and open market purchases of the department. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.76 The …

The department adopts by reference the rules of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts in Texas Administrative Code, Title 34, Part 1, Chapter 20, Subchapter D, Division 1, (relating to Historically Underutilized Businesses) to administer and implement the department's HUB prog…

The department will maintain a computerized program to keep track of all expenditures and purchases involving HUBs. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.77 The provisions of this §1.77 adopted to be effective January 31, 1994, 19 TexReg 345; amended to be effective June 29, 2008, 33 TexR…

(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 …

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) For any assigned case and subject to any limitations imposed by law or by Commission rule, the examiner shall have broad discretion in regulating the course and conduct of the hearing. The examiner's authority includes, but is not limited to, the following authority: (1) to a…