Texas Administrative Code

Except as provided by this subchapter, each contribution to and expenditure by a candidate for state chair of a political party is subject to the same rules as contributions to and expenditures by a candidate for statewide public office. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 20.575 The prov…

(a) A candidate for state chair of a political party is required to file only the reports listed in this section and is not required to file any other reports required by candidates for public office under Subchapter C of this chapter (relating to Reporting Requirements for a Can…

(a) This section applies to a candidate for election to the office of county chair of a political party with a nominee on the ballot in the most recent gubernatorial general election if the county has a population of 350,000 or more. (b) The provisions of this subchapter that app…

(a) An expenditure that is not paid during the reporting period in which the obligation to pay the expenditure is incurred shall be reported on the Unpaid Incurred Obligations Schedule for the reporting period in which the obligation to pay is incurred. (b) The use of political c…

(a) A report of an expenditure charged to a credit card must be disclosed on the Expenditures Made to Credit Card Schedule and identify the vendor who receives payment from the credit card company. (b) A report of a payment to a credit card company must be disclosed on the approp…

Except as provided by this subchapter, a political committee supporting or opposing a candidate for state chair of a political party is subject to the rules applicable to a specific-purpose committee supporting or opposing a candidate for a statewide public office. Notes 1 Tex. A…

Except as provided by this subchapter, each contribution to and expenditure by a political committee supporting or opposing a candidate for state chair of a political party is subject to the same rules as a specific-purpose committee supporting or opposing a candidate for statewi…

(a) A political committee supporting or opposing a candidate for state chair of a political party is required to file semiannual reports in accordance with this section. (1) One semiannual report is due no earlier than July 1 and no later than July 15. (A) The period covered by a…

(a) This section applies to a political committee supporting or opposing a candidate for election to the office of county chair of a political party with a nominee on the ballot in the most recent gubernatorial general election if the county has a population of 350,000 or more. (…

(a) Eligible Applicants seeking to administer a single family Program are limited to entities described in the Program Rule and/or NOFA; and (1) Shall be in good standing with the Department, Texas Secretary of State, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and HUD, as applicable. (…

(a) Multiple political expenditures made to a single payee during a reporting period for fees to process political contributions may be itemized as a single expenditure, in an amount equal to the combined total amount of the expenditures, if all the expenditures are made to a sin…

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(a) For reporting required under § 254.031 of the Election Code, the purpose of an expenditure means: (1) A description of the category of goods, services, or other thing of value for which an expenditure is made. Examples of acceptable categories include: (A) advertising expense…

(a) Political expenditures made out of personal funds by a staff member of an officeholder, a candidate, or a political committee with the intent to seek reimbursement from the officeholder, candidate, or political committee that in the aggregate do not exceed the amount specifie…

(a) A candidate is required to report a campaign expenditure from his or her personal funds. (b) An officeholder is not required to report an officeholder expenditure from his or her personal funds unless he or she intends to be reimbursed from political contributions. (c) A cand…

(a) The forgiveness of a loan to a candidate, officeholder, or political committee is a reportable in-kind political contribution unless the loan does not constitute a contribution under § 251.001(2) of the Election Code, and the forgiveness of the loan was made in the due course…

(a) As a general rule, a candidate or officeholder must file a report required by Subchapter C of this chapter (relating to Reporting Requirements for a Candidate) or Subchapter D of this chapter (relating to Reporting Requirements for an Officeholder Who Does Not Have a Campaign…

(a) A discount to a candidate, officeholder, or political committee is an in-kind political contribution unless the terms of the transaction reflect the usual and normal practice of the industry and are typical of the terms that are offered to political and non-political persons …

(a) The responsibility to file reports required by this title survives the death or incapacity of a candidate or officeholder. (b) The legal representative or the estate of a candidate or officeholder who has died, or the legal representative of a candidate who is incapacitated, …

(a) Except as provided by § 20.3(6) of this title (relating to Reports Filed with the Commission), the secretary of a political subdivision (or the presiding officer if the political subdivision has no secretary) is the appropriate filing authority for reports filed by: (1) a can…

A specific-purpose committee required to file reports with more than one authority may choose to file reports only with the commission. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 20.9 The provisions of this §20.9 adopted to be effective December 31, 1993, 18 TexReg 9714.

(a) This section implements the provisions of Texas Government Code, § 2171.1045 , concerning the use and management of state agency vehicles, and the provisions of the State Vehicle Management Plan adopted by the State Council on Competitive Government on October 11, 2000. The p…

(a) The Amy Young Barrier Removal Program is excluded from this section, to the extent funded with the Texas HTF. (b) Title Insurance Requirements. A "Mortgagee's Title Insurance Policy" is required for all Department Mortgage Loans, exclusive of subordinate lien Mortgage Loans f…

(a) The fees to be paid by the Department or Borrower upfront or through the closing must be reasonable for the service rendered, in accordance with the typical fees paid in the market place for such activities and: (1) Fees charged by third party Mortgage lenders are limited to …

(a) The Department, acting by and through its Executive Director or his/her designee, may authorize, execute, and deliver amendments to any written Agreement or Contract that is not a Household commitment contract, provided that the requirements of this section are met unless oth…

(a) The Department will perform monitoring of single family Program Contracts and Activities in order to ensure that applicable requirements of federal laws and regulations, and state laws and rules have been met, and to provide Administrators with clear communication regarding t…

Appeal of Department staff decisions or actions will follow requirements in Program Rules and Chapter 1 of this title (relating to Administration). Notes 10 Tex. Admin. Code § 20.15 The provisions of this §20.15 adopted to be effective November 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 8470; Amended by…

The parties shall negotiate in accordance with the timetable set forth in §20.39 of this division (relating to Timetable) to attempt to resolve all claims and counterclaims. No party shall be obligated to settle with another party as a result of the negotiation. Notes 16 Tex. Adm…

(a) Upon the filing of a claim or counterclaim, either party may request to review and copy information in the possession or custody or subject to the control of the other party that pertains to the contract claimed to have been breached, including, without limitation: (1) accoun…

(a) The Commission shall use the following factors to assess each contract and determine whether enhanced contract monitoring is necessary. (1) the complexity of the services; (2) the contract amount; (3) whether the services or vendor are new or have changed significantly; and (…

(a) The parties may conduct a negotiation under the rules of this division by any method, technique, or procedure authorized under the contract or agreed upon by the parties, including, without limitation, negotiation in person, by telephone, by correspondence, by video conferenc…

Under Texas Transportation Code, § 721.003(a)(8) , vehicles assigned to and used by district office field personnel are exempt from bearing the inscription required in Texas Transportation Code, § 721.002 . These Commission vehicles are used in regulatory and administrative activ…

(a) This chapter only applies to single family Programs. Program Rules may impose additional requirements related to any provision of this chapter. Where a Program Rule is less restrictive and federal law does not preempt the item, the provisions of this chapter will govern Progr…

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context indicates otherwise. Any capitalized terms not specifically defined in this section or any section referenced in this chapter shall have the meaning as defined in Chapte…

(a) Following receipt of a contractor's notice of claim, the Director or, if designated in the contract, another officer or employee of the Commission, shall review the contractor's claim and the Commission's counterclaim, if any, and initiate negotiations with the contractor to …

(a) The Amy Young Barrier Removal Program is excluded from the survey requirements, to the extent funded with the Texas HTF. (b) When Program funds are used for acquisition or construction, an Improvement Survey showing the existing improvements on the site at the time of Activit…

(a) Purpose. The commission is authorized to honor businesses that have existed in this state providing employment and supporting the Texas economy for 50 years or more with the Texas Treasure Business Award. (b) Definitions. The following words and terms shall have the following…

(a) The commission may establish and present such awards and prizes as it determines to be appropriate within its statutory authority. (b) The conditions of eligibility, procedures for consideration, and criteria for judging such awards shall be determined by the commission and m…

This chapter applies to commission rulemaking. Notes 30 Tex. Admin. Code § 20.1 The provisions of this §20.1 adopted to be effective June 6, 1996, 21 TexReg 4719.

Written documents may be submitted to the executive director no later than the time of the hearing or by 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the comment period, whichever is later. Notes 30 Tex. Admin. Code § 20.9 The provisions of this §20.9 adopted to be effective June 6, 1996, 21 Tex…

Any person may appear in person or by authorized representative at a rulemaking hearing. A representative shall disclose his authority to speak for the person represented. Notes 30 Tex. Admin. Code § 20.7 The provisions of this §20.7 adopted to be effective June 6, 1996, 21 TexRe…

The executive director shall maintain a mailing list of persons requesting advance notice of proposed commission rules. When the commission sends notice of proposed rules to the secretary of state, the executive director shall also send notice of proposed rules by regular mail to…

(a) This section applies only to final versions of the following documents that are in effect: (1) rules; (2) other written statements of policy or interpretations that are prepared, adopted, or used by the agency in discharging its functions; (3) orders; (4) decisions; and (5) o…

The commission shall follow APA rulemaking requirements. Notes 30 Tex. Admin. Code § 20.3 The provisions of this §20.3 adopted to be effective June 6, 1996, 21 TexReg 4719.

Rulemaking hearings shall be conducted in the manner the commission deems most suitable to obtain all relevant information and testimony on proposed rules as conveniently, inexpensively, and expeditiously as possible without prejudicing the rights of any person. Notes 30 Tex. Adm…

If the commission finds that an imminent peril or extraordinary circumstance may threaten the public health, safety, or welfare or the integrity of the commission's regulatory programs, and requires the adoption of a rule on less than 30 day's notice, it may adopt an emergency ru…

(a) Any interested person may petition the commission to request the adoption of a rule. For the purposes of this section, an interested person must be: (1) a resident of Texas; (2) a business entity located in Texas; (3) a governmental subdivision located in Texas; or (4) a publ…