1 Texas Administrative Code § 60.9 – Volunteer Requirements The specific requirements for the volunteer component will be stated in the RFA and the Application Kit.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 60.8 – VCLG Eligible Applicants The following entities are eligible to apply under the VCLG program: (1) A local criminal prosecutor may apply for a grant to fund a Victim Assistance Coordinator (VAC) position, or part of a VAC position, as defined in Article 56.04 (a); and (2) A local…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 60.7 – OVAG Eligible Applicants The following entities are eligible to apply under the OVAG program: (1) local units of government; (2) non-profit agencies with RSA 501(c)(3) status; and (3) state agencies.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 60.6 – OVAG and VCLG Eligible Purpose Areas (a) Grant contracts awarded under the OAG OVAG program may be used for victim-related services or assistance for the following purposes: (1) providing direct victim services including, but not limited to, counseling, crisis intervention, assistance with Crime Victim’s Compensation, legal assistance, victim…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 60.5 – Purpose of Funds and Grant Funding Decisions (a) The purpose of the OAG VCLG program is to fund the mandated positions described in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 56.04, specifically Victim Assistance Coordinators (VAC) in prosecutor offices and Crime Victim Liaisons (CVL) in law enforcement agencies,…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 60.4 – Availability of Funds All funding is contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the Texas Legislature and upon approval of a grant application by the OAG.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 60.3 – Source of Funds (a) Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 56.541(e) authorizes the OAG to use money appropriated from the Texas Compensation to Victims of Crime Fund for grants or contracts supporting victim-related services or assistance. (b) The source of grant funds for both programs is a biennial…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 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 interested person, the rules may be suspended at the discretion of the OAG.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 60.1 – Definitions The following terms and abbreviations, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) Application Kit–The information that is required to be completed and submitted by an applicant for a grant contract; (2) Applicant–An entity that files an application…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 59.2 – Collection Process: Uniform Guidelines and Referral of Delinquent Collections (a) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Attorney general–The Office of the Attorney General of Texas, acting through the Bankruptcy and Collections…