1. (a) Donors, volunteers, and visiting groups who provide exemplary service may be recognized by TDMHMR or a facility with:

   1. (1) the presentation of local "Star" certificates. The number of local "Star" certificates presented each year is determined by CO Community Relations; and
   2. (2) a nomination for the "TDMHMR Star" awards, statewide volunteer awards presented annually by the TDMHMR commissioner. The number of "TDMHMR Star" awards presented each year is determined by the commissioner.
2. (b) In addition to certificates and awards, other recognition items may be presented to donors, volunteers, and visiting groups.
3. (c) Recognition items, including certificates and awards, are purchased with TDMHMR funds. The cost of each recognition item may not exceed the limit mandated in the current appropriations act.

Source Note:The provisions of this §417.306 adopted to be effective January 1, 2003, 27 TexReg 12239.