1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.46 – Resolution (a) The resolution permits the applicant to submit an application. Unless otherwise directed by the RFA or the Application Kit, the resolution must be submitted at the same time the grant application is submitted by the applicant. (b) The specific requirements for the resolution will be stated…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.45 – Comprehensive Certification and Assurances Form Each Application Kit will have a Comprehensive Certification and Assurances Form. Unless otherwise directed by the RFA or the Application Kit, applicants must submit a signed Comprehensive Certification and Assurances Form with the grant application.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.39 – Unallowable Costs (a) A cost will not be allowed unless it is directly related to a permissible expenditure under § RSA 402.036(f) of the Government Code. (b) Choose Life grant funds may not be used to purchase any product or service the OAG identifies as inappropriate or unallowable…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.38 – Indirect Costs (a) “Indirect costs” is defined as any cost not directly identified with a single, final cost objective, but identified with two or more final cost objectives or with at least one intermediate cost objective. (b) The OAG will not fund indirect costs for the Choose Life…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.37 – Other Direct Operating Expenses (a) “Other direct operating expenses” is defined as those costs not included in other budget categories and which are directly related to the day-to-day operation of the grant program. (b) Funds in this budget category may be used to provide for the material needs…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.36 – Supplies (a) “Supplies” is defined as consumable items directly related to the day-to-day operation of the grant program. Allowable items include, but are not limited to, office supplies, paper, postage, and education resource materials. (b) The OAG will not approve funds for the purchase of program promotional items…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.35 – Equipment (a) “Equipment” is defined as an article of non-expendable, tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one (1) year and a per unit acquisition cost which equals the lesser of: (1) the capitalization level established by the grantee for financial statement purposes; or(2) $5,000.…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.34 – Travel (a) Travel expenses may be reimbursed according to the Texas State Travel Guidelines, unless a grantee’s travel policy provides a lesser reimbursement. (b) Travel must relate directly to the delivery of services that supports the program that is funded by the OAG grant. (c) Grant funds may…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.33 – Professional and Consultant Services (a) “Professional and consultant services” is defined as any direct service for which the grantee uses an outside source for necessary support. (b) Any contract or agreement entered into by a grantee that obligates grant funds must be in writing, must be consistent with…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 54.32 – Fringe Benefits (a) “Fringe benefits” is defined as allowances and services provided by the grantee to its employees as compensation in addition to regular salaries and wages. Fringe benefits include, but are not limited to, the costs of leave, employee insurance, pensions, and unemployment benefit plans. (b) Grant…