Texas Register
(24 TexReg 9732). The new rule provides
specific authorization for employee training and education supported by the
agency as required by §656.048 and §656.103 of the Texas Government
Code. The rule sets forth the type of training that the Department will provide
to its employees, as well as establishes a tuition reimbursement program.
It also makes availability of training and educational opportunities contingent
upon available funding.
No public comments were received.
The new section is adopted under the provisions of Texas Government
Code §656.048, which require state agencies to adopt rules relating to
the eligibility of the agency's administrators and employees for training
and education supported by the agency, and to the obligations assumed by the
administrators and employees on receiving the training and education. The
Commission interprets this section as authorizing it to adopt rules setting
forth the conditions under which the Credit Union Department shall pay certain
training and education related expenses on behalf of its employees.
The specific section affected by the adopted rule is Texas Finance Code §15.402
pertaining to the general authority of the Commission.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on January 27, 2000.
TRD-200000588
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Effective date: February 16, 2000
Proposal publication date: November 5, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 837-9236