1 Texas Administrative Code § 66.2 – Adoptions by Reference (a) 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. (b) OAG adopts by reference the rules, documents, and forms listed below that…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 66.1 – Definitions The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) GAAS–Generally Accepted Auditing Standards; (2) OAG–Office of the Attorney General; (3) UGMS–Uniform Grant Management Standards published by the Governor’s Office of Budget and Planning; (4)…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 65.402 – Hearing (a) If the claimant is dissatisfied with the reconsideration decision, the claimant may file a signed, written request for hearing. (b) The OAG may not grant a request for a hearing if a request is not filed by the claimant within the 30-day time period, unless the…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 65.401 – Prehearing Conference At any time before a hearing is conducted, the hearing officer may request a prehearing conference, either in person or by telephone, with the claimant, or his or her legal representative in order to establish whether a hearing on an application for compensation is necessary.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 65.400 – Request for Reconsideration of Adverse Action (a) A claimant may request a reconsideration of all or any part of the OAG’s decision to make or deny an award on an application or on the amount of an award. (b) Within 30 days from the date that the OAG’s…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 65.307 – Use of the Electronic Communication (a) The OAG may send a claimant any notices, forms, or other documentation and information by electronic means. (b) The OAG may require a claimant to submit notices, forms, or other documentation and information be electronic means, unless good cause is shown. (c)…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 65.306 – Insufficient Funds The OAG will not exceed the amount of money appropriated for compensation and available funds will be awarded in a priority deemed appropriate by the OAG.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 65.305 – Refunds from Claimants (a) The OAG may require a refund from a claimant if any compensation was awarded under the LCP based on fraud or mistake or based on new information that would disqualify a claimant from being eligible for compensation. (b) The OAG may require the claimant…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 65.304 – Collateral Sources (a) The LCP is the payer of last resort, and the OAG will not award compensation to a claimant if the OAG determines the claimant is or was eligible for reimbursement from any available collateral source and failed to seek reimbursement from an available collateral source.…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 65.303 – Denial or Closure of an Application (a) The OAG will deny compensation under this article if: (1) real property damage was not caused by a trespasser committing a border crime on agricultural land; (2) the claimant was eligible for reimbursement from another collateral source and failed to seek…