1. (a) A needs assessment may be carried out by the governing body of a county if such county has a population of 150,000 or less. The needs assessment may be carried out by the county or by professionals contracted by the county.
2. (b) The needs assessment shall consider and address at a minimum a survey of need, potential student clientele, and financial ability of the jurisdiction.
3. (c) The county must submit a draft of the needs assessment to Coordinating Board staff. The Commissioner, in consultation with Board staff, shall determine if further documentation or clarification is needed and if so, request the county to provide such documentation or clarification to supplement the needs assessment.
4. (d) The county's governing body must approve the needs assessment at a lawfully called and held meeting via a resolution.
5. (e) The county shall send the needs assessment and resolution to the Coordinating Board a minimum of 45 days before the quarterly meeting of the Board.

Source Note:The provisions of this §8.95 adopted to be effective May 13, 2026, 51 TexReg 3101.