1 Tex. Admin. Code § 60.5
Purpose of Funds and Grant Funding Decisions
Effective Mar 5, 200732 TexReg 1061Source Note: The provisions of this §60.5 adopted to be effective July 15, 2003, 28 TexReg 5523; amended to be effective July 31, 2005, 30 TexReg 4209; amended to be effective March 5, 2007, 32 TexReg 1061.Texas Secretary of State
- (a) The purpose of the OAG VCLG program is to fund positions described in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 56.04.
- (b) The purpose of the OAG OVAG program is to provide funds, using a competitive allocation method, to programs that address the unmet needs of victims by maintaining or increasing their access to quality services.
- (c) The OAG reserves the right to consider all other appropriations or funding an applicant currently receives when making funding decisions. The OAG may give priority to applicants that do not receive other sources of funding, including funding that originates from the Texas Compensation to Victims of Crime Fund.
- (d) The OAG reserves the right to give priority to programs that provide direct victim services with grant funds, that provide information and education about victims' rights in their community, or that utilize volunteers in providing services.
- (e) The OAG reserves the right to give priority to programs that provide services in certain geographic or programmatic areas.
- (f) Within its discretion, the OAG shall determine the manner and procedure for making funding decisions that support the efficient and effective use of public funds.
- (g) The OAG may award OVAG funds to programs that would otherwise be eligible for funding under another OAG grant program.
Source Note:The provisions of this §60.5 adopted to be effective July 15, 2003, 28 TexReg 5523; amended to be effective July 31, 2005, 30 TexReg 4209; amended to be effective March 5, 2007, 32 TexReg 1061.