1 Texas Administrative Code § 3.2021 – Resolutions (a) Applications from non-profit corporations, local units of governments and other political subdivisions must include a resolution that contains the following: (1) authorization for the submission of the application that clearly identifies the project for which funding is requested; (2) a commitment to provide for all applicable…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 3.2013 – Pre-Approval Requirements for Procurement (a) A grantee must submit a PSO-prescribed Procurement Questionnaire when any procurement is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold or upon request. PSO may also request all related procurement documentation, such as requests for proposals, invitations for bids, or independent cost estimates. (b)…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 3.2009 – Cooperative Working Agreement (a) When a grantee intends to carry out a grant project by cooperating or participating with one or more outside organizations, the grantee must ensure that the cooperative working agreement is signed by each participating organization. Grantees must maintain on file a signed copy of…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 3.2001 – Conditions of Funding When PSO determines that a grantee has failed to submit the necessary information or has failed to comply with any applicable statute, rule, regulation, guideline, or requirement, PSO may place a condition of funding on the grant which may invoke a hold on funds.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 3.87 – Program Income Earned program income must be reported to PSO. Program income may only be used, with prior approval from PSO, for allowable project costs as reflected in an approved budget. Grantees may not carry forward program income from one grant year to the next. Grantees must refund…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 3.85 – Indirect Costs (a) If the applicant has an approved federally-recognized indirect cost rate negotiated between the applicant and the federal government and seeks to charge indirect costs to the grant, the applicant shall identify the indirect cost rate and provide supporting documentation as part of the application. (b)…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 3.83 – Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses Supplies and direct operating expenses are costs directly related to the grantee’s day-to-day operation of the grant project that are not included in any of the grantee’s other approved budget categories.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 3.81 – Equipment Applicants must include a detailed description of all proposed equipment purchases in their grant applications for approval. Grantees must request any additional equipment purchases through grant adjustments.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 3.79 – Travel and Training (a) Grant funds used for travel expenses must be used only in accordance with the grantee’s established travel policies. If a grantee does not have established travel policies, then the grantee must use rates that are consistent with the state travel guidelines. (b) Grantees must…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 3.77 – Professional and Contractual Services Grantees must establish a contract administration system to consistently ensure that contract deliverables are being provided as specified in the contracts.