1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.30 – General Budget Provisions (a) Unless otherwise stated by the RFA and the Application Kit, eligible budget categories are limited to the following categories:(1) personnel;(2) fringe benefits; (3) professional and consultant services;(4) travel;(5) equipment;(6) supplies; and(7) other direct operating expenses. (b) All applicants must submit a completed budget on…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.24 – Choose Life Advisory Committee (a) The Choose Life Advisory Committee is created by § RSA 402.037 of the Government Code. The attorney general shall appoint a seven-member Choose Life Advisory Committee. (b) The committee shall:(1) meet at least twice a year or as called by the attorney general;(2)…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.23 – Grant Decisions (a) All grant decisions, including, but not limited to, eligibility, evaluation and review, and funding rest completely within the discretionary authority of the OAG and the decisions made by the OAG are final and are not subject to appeal. (b) The OAG may add special conditions…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.22 – Grant Decision Notification Process (a) The OAG shall notify the applicant in writing of its decision regarding a grant award. (b) The OAG may utilize a grant contract document or a notice of grant document once a decision is made to award a grant. The applicant will be…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.21 – Initial Screening; Evaluation and Review Process (a) The OAG will initially screen each application for eligibility. Applications that are not eligible will not be scored further and will not be eligible for a grant award. Applications will be deemed ineligible if: (1) the applicant did not register timely…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.20 – Application Process (a) The OAG will publish a RFA in the Texas Register and post the RFA on the OAG’s official agency website. (b) The RFA, at a minimum, will provide the following information:(1) applicable funding sources for the types of grants available and eligibility requirements; (2) how…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.15 – Use of the Internet (a) The OAG may transmit notices, forms or other documents and information via the Internet or other electronic means. (b) The OAG may require the submission of notices, forms or other documents and information via the Internet or other electronic means. (c) Transmission or…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.14 – Compliance with Other Standards Grantees must comply with all applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and guidelines. In instances where both federal and state requirements apply to a grantee, the more restrictive requirement applies.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.13 – Filings with the OAG (a) All documents that are required to be submitted to the OAG must be received by the OAG to be considered as filed. If a deadline is established by the OAG, it will include a time, date and place certain. (b) Proof of sending…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.12 – Applicant Registration (a) The OAG may require applicants to register their intent to apply for funding. If registration is required, the deadline to file, including a time, date and place certain, will be given in the RFA. (b) Grant applications will not be considered if the registration is…