Part I. Office of the Governor

Chapter 3. Criminal Justice Division

Subchapter B. Fund Specific Grant Policies

6. Crime Stoppers Assistance Fund

1 TAC §3.605, §3.635

The Office of the Governor adopts amendments to Chapter 3, Subchapter B §3.605, §3.635, Chapter 3 Subchapter C §3.3045, §3.3050, §3.3055, §3.3060, §3.4075, §3.6030, §3.7015, without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 26, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 2115). Subchapter B concerns Fund Specific Grant Policies. Subchapter C concerns General Eligibility Requirements. This Chapter clearly identifies, defines, and provides other information on important policies, community planning, application submission guidelines, budget information, grant administration guidelines, program monitoring and auditing, funding sources, advisory boards, governing directives, and other relevant statutes.

Tom Jones, Director of Accounting for the Criminal Justice Division has determined that in general these rules do not have any fiscal impact on the state. The funds remain stable and the method for allocating funds on a regional basis has not changed.

Mr. Jones also has determined that for the first five year period the adopted rules will have no anticipated economic cost to persons or small businesses.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the sections.

The amended rules are adopted under Texas Government Code, Title 7, §772.006(a)(11). which provides the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division the authority to promulgate rules consistent with the Code.

No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by these amended rules.

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 April 27, 1999.

TRD-9902496

James Hines

Assistant General Counsel, Office of the Governor

Office of the Governor

Effective date: May 17, 1999

Proposal publication date: March 26, 1999

For further information, please call: (512) 475-2594

2. General Grant Budget Requirements

1 TAC §§3.3045, 3.3050, 3.3055, 3.3060

The amended rules are adopted under Texas Government Code, Title 7, §772.006(a)(11), which provides the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division the authority to promulgate rules consistent with the Code.

No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by these new rules.

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 April 27, 1999.

TRD-9902498

James Hines

Assistant General Counsel, Office of the Governor

Office of the Governor

Effective date: May 17, 1999

Proposal publication date: March 26, 1999

For further information, please call: (512) 475-2594

1 TAC §3.4075

The new rules are adopted under Texas Government Code, Title 7, §772.006 (a) (11). which provides the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division the authority to promulgate rules consistent with the Code.

No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by these new rules.

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 April 27, 1999.

TRD-9902497

James Hines

Assistant General Counsel, Office of the Governor

Office of the Governor

Effective date: May 17, 1999

Proposal publication date: March 26, 1999

For further information, please call: (512) 475-2594

1 TAC §3.6030

The amended rule is adopted under Texas Government Code, Title 7, §772.006 (a) (11). which provides the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division the authority to promulgate rules consistent with the Code.

No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by these new rules.

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 April 27, 1999.

TRD-9902499

James Hines

Assistant General Counsel, Office of the Governor

Office of the Governor

Effective date: May 17, 1999

Proposal publication date: March 26, 1999

For further information, please call: (512) 475-2594

1 TAC §3.7015

The amended rule is adopted under Texas Government Code, Title 7, §772.006(a)(11), which provides the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division the authority to promulgate rules consistent with the Code.

No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by these new rules.

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 April 27, 1999.

TRD-9902500

James Hines

Assistant General Counsel, Office of the Governor

Office of the Governor

Effective date: May 17, 1999

Proposal publication date: March 26, 1999

For further information, please call: (512) 475-2594