Part 3.
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Chapter 60.
TEXAS CRIME VICTIM SERVICES GRANT PROGRAMS
Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ELIGIBILITY
1 TAC §§60.2, 60.10, 60.12
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) proposes amendments
to Subchapter A, §§60.2, 60.10 and 60.12, relating to rules governing
the Texas Crime Victim Services Grant Programs.
The OAG proposes these revisions to the current rules in order to provide
clarity on the grant process. The revision of §60.2 will allow the OAG
or a grantee, with the approval of the OAG, to waive a part of the rules in
extreme circumstances, when necessary. The proposed revision of §60.10
addresses the possibility that grants can be awarded above or below the funding
level or the requested amount. Due to the legislative appropriation of the
funds for these grant programs, the OAG proposes revisions to §60.12
ensure that continuation grantees are aware that there is no commitment to
continue funding once they are funded. The anticipated effect of the proposal
is increased clarity in the grant process for grantees and applicants.
Herman Millholland, Chief, Crime Victim Services Division of the Office
of the Attorney General, has determined that for the first five-year period
the amended sections are in effect, there will be no fiscal implications to
state or to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the
sections as amended.
Mr. Millholland has determined that for the first five-year period in which
the proposed amendments are in effect, the anticipated public benefit is the
more efficient administration of the Crime Victims Compensation fund for grants
or contracts supporting victim-related services or assistance.
Mr. Millholland has also determined that for the first five-year period
in which the proposed amendments are in effect, the amended sections will
not have an adverse economic effect on small businesses because the amendments
to these rules impose no additional burden on any entity. There is no anticipated
economic cost to persons who are required to comply with these rules as proposed.
Comments may be submitted no later than 30 days from the date of this publication
to the Crime Victim Services Division, Office of the Attorney General, attention:
TAC Rules Comments, P.O. Box 12548, Austin, Texas, 78711-2548, or by e-mail
to CVSGrants@oag.state.tx.us.
The amendments are proposed under the Texas Code of Criminal
Procedure, Title 1, Article 56.541(f), which authorizes the Office of the
Attorney General to adopt rules reasonable and necessary to implement Article
56.541, and in order to use money of the CVC fund for grants or contracts
that support crime victim-related services or assistance.
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 56.541 is affected by the proposed
amendments.
§60.2.Construction of Rules.
Unless otherwise noted, these rules apply to both OVAG and VCLG grant
programs.
If good cause is established to show that compliance with these
rules may result in an injustice to any party, the rules may be suspended
at the discretion of the Attorney General or his designee.
§60.10.Funding Limits.
(a) - (c)
(No change.)
(d)
The amount of an award is determined solely by the OAG.
The OAG may award grants at amounts above or below the established funding
levels and is not obligated to fund a grant at the amount requested.
§60.12.Continuation of Funding.
There is no commitment by the OAG that a grant, once funded, will receive
subsequent funding. [
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on July 15, 2003.
TRD-200304284
Nancy S. Fuller
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 31, 2003
For information regarding this publication, you
may contact A.G. Younger, Agency Liaison, at (512) 463-2110
Continuation of funding for existing grant projects
is dependent upon a grantee meeting all requirements of this chapter and having
a history of timely submission of performance and financial reports.
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Subchapter B. APPLICATION, REVIEW AND AWARD PROCESS