Pursuant to Government Code, Sec. 2171.1045, each state agency shall adopt rules, consistent with the management plan adopted under Section 2171.104, relating to the assignment and use of the agency's vehicles. Accordingly, the State Board shall ensure:

1. (1) each agency vehicle, with the exception of a vehicle assigned to a field employee, be assigned to the agency motor pool and be available for checkout; and
2. (2) the agency may assign a vehicle to an individual administrative or executive employee on a regular or everyday basis only if the agency makes a written documented finding that the assignment is critical to the needs and mission of the agency.

Source Note:The provisions of this §518.10 adopted to be effective August 13, 2023, 48 TexReg 4267.