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Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter B - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE (ONA) GRANTS › Section 386.210 - Can I receive a grant to purchase flood insurance?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Grants may be authorized up to the maximum allowance
					 established by FEMA to cover the cost of the first year's flood insurance
					 premium if all of the following conditions exist:
(1) You had flood damage to your personal
				  property.
(2) You are eligible for
				  a personal property grant.
(3) Your
				  residence is in Flood Zone A or V.
(4) Your community is participating in the
				  National Flood Insurance Program.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter B - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE (ONA) GRANTS › Section 386.211 - What types of losses are ineligible for an Other Needs Assistance (ONA) grant?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
ONA grants are not awarded for the following
					 expenses:
(1) housing repair or
				  replacement, which is provided by FEMA under Housing Assistance
				  provisions;
(2) business losses,
				  including farm businesses and self-employment;
(3) improvements or additions to personal
				  property;
(4)
				  landscaping;
(5) real or personal
				  property used exclusively for recreation; or
(6) financial obligations incurred before the
				  disaster.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter B - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE (ONA) GRANTS › Section 386.212 - Are any other categories of assistance covered under an Other Needs Assistance (ONA) grant?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The federal
				  coordinating officer, state coordinating officer, and ONA grants coordinating
				  officer determine if an additional category of assistance needs to be available
				  in a particular disaster situation.
(b) Other categories are related to special
				  circumstances of a particular disaster.
(c) FEMA, DEM, or DHS determine other
				  categories.
(d) Applicants may be
				  entitled to receive grants to cover expenses for items in categories other than
				  those described in § 6.106 of this chapter (relating to What is Other
				  Needs Assistance (ONA)?).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter B - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE (ONA) GRANTS › Section 386.213 - Must I file a claim with my insurance company(ies) if my expenses are eligible for an Other Needs Assistance (ONA) grant?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must file a claim for all potentially
				  applicable types of insurance coverage and be denied by the insurance
				  provider(s).
(b) You must accept
				  all eligible insurance benefits.
(c) You are eligible for assistance if your
				  insurance proceeds:
(1) have been
				  significantly delayed through no fault of your own and you have agreed to repay
				  the ONA assistance from the insurance proceeds once you receive them;
				  and
(2) are less than the maximum
				  amount of the ONA proceeds, and are insufficient to cover your serious needs
				  and necessary expenses.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter B - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE (ONA) GRANTS › Section 386.214 - Must I apply for assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) before I can receive an Other Needs Assistance (ONA) grant?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Yes, you must first apply to the SBA for:
(1) personal property expenses; and
(2) transportation expenses.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter B - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE (ONA) GRANTS › Section 386.215 - Am I eligible for an Other Needs Assistance (ONA) grant if the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will not provide assistance?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes, you are eligible to receive an ONA grant if
					 you:
(1) have been declined such
				  assistance for financial reasons; or
(2) prove that SBA loan assistance does not
				  meet your serious needs and necessary expenses.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter B - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE (ONA) GRANTS › Section 386.216 - Can I get an Other Needs Assistance grant even if I receive assistance from another source?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes, but to prevent duplication of benefits, DHS deducts
					 assistance from other means for a particular need or expense from the total
					 grant amount. Assistance from other means includes:
(1) Red Cross;
(2) National Flood Insurance
				  Program;
(3) U.S. Small Business
				  Administration; and
(4) private
				  insurance.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter B - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE (ONA) GRANTS › Section 386.217 - Are there any exceptions to federal regulations regarding the duplication of benefits?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
DHS may award grants for your emergency needs if there is
					 an unreasonable delay in receiving assistance from other means. If you are
					 awarded an emergency grant, you must reimburse DHS when assistance is
					 received.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter B - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE (ONA) GRANTS › Section 386.218 - Do I have to accept assistance from other sources if I am eligible for an Other Needs Assistance grant?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must accept all assistance from other sources for which
					 you are eligible, including insurance proceeds and U.S. Small Business
					 Administration loan assistance.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter B - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE (ONA) GRANTS › Section 386.219 - May I keep the Other Needs Assistance (ONA) grant money if I receive other assistance?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
When you apply for assistance, you must agree to refund any
					 portion of the ONA grant you receive or are eligible to receive from another
					 source.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter B - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE (ONA) GRANTS › Section 386.220 - Why would Other Needs Assistance (ONA) deny my grant application?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
ONA may deny assistance if you:
(1) have adequate insurance coverage and
				  there is no indication that insurance proceeds will be significantly
				  delayed;
(2) have refused
				  assistance from your insurance provider;
(3) have applied for flood insurable items
				  such as personal property assistance, but your primary residence is located in
				  a Special Flood Hazard Area (Zones A or V) in a sanctioned community that does
				  not qualify for and enter the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) within
				  six months of the disaster declaration date;
(4) did not fulfill the condition to purchase
				  and maintain flood insurance as a requirement of receiving previous federal
				  disaster assistance;
(5) request
				  assistance for business losses, including:
(A) farm businesses; and
(B) self-employment;
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter B - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE (ONA) GRANTS › Section 386.221 - Am I eligible for a grant if the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) denies my application for failure to maintain flood insurance required as a condition of a previous loan?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You are not entitled to a grant for personal property if
					 you are required to apply to SBA for loan assistance in the current disaster
					 and SBA denies the request because you failed to obtain or maintain a flood
					 insurance policy required as a condition of a previous loan
					 assistance.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter B - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE (ONA) GRANTS › Section 386.222 - Are there any additional restrictions on receiving a grant if flooding damaged my residence?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
DHS may not award a grant for your personal property losses
					 if your home is located in a flood hazard area that FEMA identified as flood
					 prone at least one year before the disaster, unless the community in which the
					 structure is located participates in the National Flood Insurance
					 Program.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter C - APPLYING FOR AN OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE GRANT › Section 386.301 - How do I apply for an Other Needs Assistance grant?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Call FEMA at:
(1)
				  1-800-621-FEMA (3362); or
(2)
				  1-800-462-7585 (TDD for hearing/speech impaired).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter C - APPLYING FOR AN OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE GRANT › Section 386.302 - Do I need identification?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must provide FEMA or the state inspector a form of
					 identification to confirm your identity.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter C - APPLYING FOR AN OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE GRANT › Section 386.303 - How much time do I have to apply for a grant?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must apply for assistance within 60 calendar days of
					 the date on which the disaster was declared, unless FEMA extends the
					 application deadline.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter C - APPLYING FOR AN OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE GRANT › Section 386.304 - What if I cannot apply within 60 days of the disaster declaration?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
FEMA may accept and process applications received within 30
					 days after the 60-day limitation period if FEMA determines extenuating
					 circumstances beyond your control prevented you from applying in a timely
					 manner.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter C - APPLYING FOR AN OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE GRANT › Section 386.305 - What does FEMA consider extenuating circumstances if I miss the 60-day application deadline?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Extenuating circumstances include:
(1) hospitalization;
(2) illness; or
(3) absence from the disaster area during the
				  specified application period.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter C - APPLYING FOR AN OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE GRANT › Section 386.306 - Do I have the right to withdraw my application for a grant?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes, you have the right to withdraw your grant application
					 from consideration.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter C - APPLYING FOR AN OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE GRANT › Section 386.307 - What happens if I withdraw my application?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
DHS will notify you in writing that your grant application
					 has been withdrawn based on your request. The notification will inform you that
					 you have the right to request reconsideration.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter C - APPLYING FOR AN OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE GRANT › Section 386.308 - How will I be notified of the grant decision on my application?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A grant eligibility determination letter will notify you of
					 the decision on your application. The decision letter normally is mailed the
					 day after the decision is made.
(1)
				  Letters approving grants include:
(A) a grant
				  approval statement;
(B) the grant
				  amount;
(C) the purpose for which
				  the grant is approved;
(D) the
				  notification of the right to request reconsideration of a grant decision;
				  and
(E) flood insurance
				  requirements and conditions when applicable.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter C - APPLYING FOR AN OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE GRANT › Section 386.309 - What do I do if my grant warrant is lost or stolen?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You are responsible for notifying DHS if
				  you do not receive your grant warrant within the time period specified in your
				  grant award letter.
(b) You must
				  notify DHS of your lost or stolen warrant before the program completion date,
				  which is the date when all:
(1) grant
				  determinations have been made;
(2)
				  funds have been disbursed; and
(3)
				  appeals have been decided.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter C - APPLYING FOR AN OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE GRANT › Section 386.310 - Why would I have to return grant funds?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You are required to return grant funds that are:
(1) obtained fraudulently;
(2) expended for unauthorized items or
				  services;
(3) expended for items
				  for which assistance is received from other means; or
(4) issued erroneously by FEMA or
				  DHS.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter C - APPLYING FOR AN OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE GRANT › Section 386.311 - Can I receive additional funds after the initial grant decision?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You may be entitled to a supplemental grant if the review
					 and auditing process reveals the initial grant amount has not adequately met
					 your serious needs or necessary expenses. The total grant amount may not exceed
					 the maximum grant allowed by federal law.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter D - RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS › Section 386.401 - What do I do if I disagree with the grant decision?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You may request reconsideration of a grant decision by
					 writing DHS within 60 days of the date of the letter notifying you of the
					 decision. Filing a timely request for reconsideration is a prerequisite to an
					 administrative appeal.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter D - RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS › Section 386.402 - What happens if I miss the 60-day deadline?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A request for reconsideration filed after the 60-day
					 deadline will not be considered unless you demonstrate good cause for failure
					 to request reconsideration within that time period.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter D - RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS › Section 386.403 - What is good cause?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Good cause means circumstances beyond your control. The
					 Other Needs Assistance grant coordinating officer or designee determines if
					 your request for reconsideration shows good cause.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter D - RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS › Section 386.404 - Where do I send my request for reconsideration?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Your decision letter indicates where to send your
					 request.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter D - RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS › Section 386.405 - What happens when I request reconsideration of the decision?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Upon receipt of the reconsideration request, the DHS grant
					 coordinating officer or designee:
(1)
				  reviews the case file to determine if needs have been met; and
(2) may request FEMA conduct a second
				  inspection.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter D - RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS › Section 386.406 - How long does it take to respond to my request for reconsideration?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You are notified of the reconsideration decision by letter
					 within 60 days of DHS's receipt of your request.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter D - RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS › Section 386.407 - Do I have the right to appeal the reconsideration decision?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The grant reconsideration notification letter contains
					 notice of your right to appeal the reconsideration decision.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter D - RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS › Section 386.408 - How do I appeal the reconsideration decision?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must file a written request for an appeal with the DHS
					 office administering the Other Needs Assistance provisions of the Federal
					 Assistance to Individuals and Households Program within 60 days of the date of
					 the reconsideration decision letter.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter D - RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS › Section 386.409 - What steps does the Other Needs Assistance (ONA) staff take when I request a hearing?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
When ONA receives your request for an appeal, the following
					 activities occur:
(1) ONA staff
				  complete DHS's Petition for Hearing form and forward the request for appeal to
				  the DHS regional attorney in the region where you reside.
(2) The form is sent within five days of
				  receiving the written request for appeal.
(3) During the first five days from the
				  appeal date, ONA staff may:
(A) try to
				  resolve any questions or concerns you may have; and
(B) reissue another reconsideration decision,
				  if applicable.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter D - RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS › Section 386.410 - When will DHS schedule my hearing?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The hearing officer must complete the appeal hearing and
					 the written hearing decision within 90 days after receipt of the Petition for
					 Hearing form from the DHS office administering the Other Needs Assistance
					 provisions of the Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households
					 Program.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter D - RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS › Section 386.411 - Who decides my appeal?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A DHS hearing officer in the region where you are living at
					 the time you file will decide your appeal.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter D - RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS › Section 386.412 - Will I be able to see the records DHS has regarding my claim?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
As part of the hearing process, the Other Needs Assistance
					 (ONA) grant coordinating officer will permit you to examine any documents
					 submitted by ONA to the hearing officer. The ONA office will send copies of the
					 documents to you within five days of your request.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter D - RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS › Section 386.413 - What documents must the DHS office administering Other Needs Assistance (ONA) send to the DHS Hearings Department when a disaster is declared and the ONA state administrative plan is approved?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
ONA staff must deliver the following documents to the DHS
					 Hearings Department:
(1) a copy of the
				  state administrative plan;
(2) any
				  itemized price lists applicable to the disaster; and
(3) a list of regions affected by the
				  disaster.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter D - RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS › Section 386.414 - Do DHS attorneys across the state have access to disaster-related documents?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The DHS Hearings Department ensures the hearing officers
					 forward copies of the material listed in § 6.413 of this chapter (relating
					 to What documents must the DHS office administering Other Needs Assistance
					 (ONA) send to the DHS Hearings Department when a disaster is declared and the
					 ONA state administrative plan is approved?) to the appropriate regional
					 attorneys for use.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter D - RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS › Section 386.415 - How will I learn the decision on my appeal?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The hearing officer notifies you of the appeal decision in
					 writing. After the decision is issued, Other Needs Assistance staff take any
					 appropriate action the hearing officer may order.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter D - RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS › Section 386.416 - What happens if I decide to withdraw my appeal?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
If you decide to withdraw your appeal before the Petition
					 for Hearing form is sent to the regional attorney, Other Needs Assistance staff
					 will obtain a written statement from you that you wish to withdraw the appeal
					 and close the file.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter D - RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS › Section 386.417 - What DHS rules apply to my appeal?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
In all procedural matters not superseded by this section,
					 DHS's fair hearings rules apply, as set forth in §§79.1101-79.1105,
					 79.1201-79.1210, and 79.1301-79.1317 of this title (relating to Fair Hearings,
					 Appeals Process, and Hearing Procedure).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter D - RECONSIDERATION AND APPEALS › Section 386.418 - What records does DHS keep of my hearing?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Following the ruling on your appeal, DHS keeps these
					 records for two years:
(1) all
				  documents submitted; and
(2) a tape
				  recording of any oral testimony prepared by the DHS hearing officer.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter E - NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) › Section 386.501 - Am I required to purchase and maintain flood insurance as a condition of receiving an Other Needs Assistance (ONA) grant?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) If you receive an ONA grant, you are
				  required to purchase and maintain flood insurance if all of the following
				  conditions exist:
(1) you had flood damage to
				  your personal property;
(2) you are
				  eligible for a personal property grant;
(3) your residence is in Flood Zone A or V;
				  and
(4) your community participates
				  in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter E - NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) › Section 386.502 - How is a Group Flood Insurance Policy (GFIP) administered?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) DHS provides the National Flood Insurance
				  Program (NFIP) with records of individuals who:
(1) received an ONA grant; and
(2) will be insured with a GFIP.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter E - NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) › Section 386.503 - How much is the Group Flood Insurance Policy coverage?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The policy coverage is equivalent to the maximum grant
					 amount established under §206(h)(1) of the Disaster Mitigation Act of
					 2000.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter E - NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) › Section 386.504 - Are there any restrictions on future disaster assistance if I receive a grant that includes a flood insurance premium?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
DHS may not award a grant for personal property if a
					 structure is located in a designated special flood hazard area in which the
					 sale of flood insurance is available under NFIP, unless:
(1) you obtain adequate flood
				  insurance;
(2) you maintain such
				  insurance for as long as you live at that property address; or
(3) your coverage equals the maximum grant
				  established by FEMA for the Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households
				  Program.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter E - NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) › Section 386.505 - What must I do when I receive the Group Flood Insurance Policy (GFIP)?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must review the list of policy
				  exclusions on the Certificate of Flood Insurance to see if you are eligible for
				  coverage.
(b) You are not covered
				  if you are determined to be ineligible for coverage based on the exclusions
				  established by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
(c) If you do not review the exclusions, you
				  may find your property is not covered by the insurance policy when you file for
				  losses when the next flood incident occurs.
(d) If you find your damaged buildings,
				  contents, or both, are ineligible for coverage, you must notify NFIP in writing
				  to have:
(1) your name removed from the GFIP;
				  and
(2) the flood insurance
				  maintenance requirement expunged from the NFIP date-tracking system.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter E - NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) › Section 386.506 - How long must I maintain flood insurance on my home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
As a homeowner, you must maintain flood insurance coverage
					 on the residence at the flood-damaged property address for as long as the
					 structure exists if you ever wish to receive federal assistance with any
					 subsequent flood losses to real property, personal property, or both. Any
					 subsequent owner of that real estate must maintain flood insurance coverage to
					 be eligible for federal assistance.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter E - NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) › Section 386.507 - If I am a renter, how long must I maintain flood insurance?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
As a renter, you must maintain flood insurance coverage on
					 the contents of the dwelling for as long as you reside at the flood-damaged
					 property address. The restriction is lifted once you move from the rental
					 unit.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter E - NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) › Section 386.508 - What happens if I fail to maintain my flood insurance policy on flood-damaged property?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) DHS may not
				  make a grant to you, any individual, or any family who received federal
				  disaster assistance for flood damage that occurred after September 23, 1994,
				  if:
(1) that property received federal
				  flood-disaster assistance in a disaster declared after September 23,
				  1994;
(2) a flood insurance
				  purchase and maintenance requirement was levied as a condition or result of
				  receiving that federal disaster assistance; and
(3) flood insurance was, in fact, not
				  maintained in an amount at least equal to the maximum grant amount.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter E - NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) › Section 386.509 - Could I be eligible for a Group Flood Insurance Policy if I live in a community that does not participate in or is sanctioned by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No, however, you may become eligible if your community
					 qualifies for and enters into NFIP during the six-month period described in
					 RSA
					 206.110(k)(2).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter E - NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) › Section 386.510 - What grants am I eligible to receive if I live in a community that does not participate or is sanctioned by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You are only eligible for grants for
				  non-flood insurable items.
(b) You
				  are not eligible for flood insurance premium or personal property grants until
				  the community enters into NFIP.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 386 - DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subchapter E - NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) › Section 386.511 - Will my application be accepted if my community's petition to FEMA to join the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) delays the process?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must apply for disaster assistance within the 60-day
					 time limit specified in § 6.303 of this chapter (relating to How much time
					 do I have to apply for a grant?). If you are denied a personal property grant
					 because your community is sanctioned by NFIP when the disaster is declared,
					 your application will be reconsidered if your community subsequently joins NFIP
					 before the end of 18-month program assistance period for ONA
					 awards.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 390 - INFORMATION PRACTICES › Subchapter A - STANDARDS RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC EXCHANGE OF HEALTH INFORMATION › Section 390.1 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Unless otherwise defined in this section, each term used in
					 these rules has the meaning assigned by the Health Insurance Portability and
					 Accountability Act (HIPAA).
(1)
				  Access--The physical or logical capability to interact with or otherwise make
				  use of information.
(2) Authorized
				  purpose--A purpose expressly authorized by applicable law, regulation, or
				  agreement.
(3) Authorized user--A
				  person:
(A) who is authorized to process,
				  view, handle, examine, interpret, or analyze confidential
				  information;
(B) who has a
				  demonstrable need to know and have access to the confidential information;
				  and
(C) who has agreed in writing
				  to be bound by the use and disclosure requirements pertaining to confidential
				  information.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 391 - PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 391.101 - Purpose

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The purpose of these rules is to:
(1) provide transparency to the public, the
				  legislature, state agencies, and vendors on the procedures followed by HHSC
				  procurement personnel;
(2) provide
				  for consistent and uniform management of procurement and contracting processes;
				  and
(3) obtain best value when
				  purchasing goods and services to better serve Texas residents and
				  businesses.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 391 - PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 391.103 - Authority

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) This chapter implements the procurement
				  authority delegated to HHSC and each health and human services agency pursuant
				  to Texas Government Code §
										RSA
				  2155.144 for the purchase of certain goods
				  and services, and establishes special contracting methods, protest procedures,
				  contract claim procedures, vendor responsibilities, and contract monitoring
				  standards.
(b) If a federal law or
				  regulation imposes different requirements than this chapter, as a condition of
				  the receipt of federal funds, HHSC will follow the federal requirements to the
				  extent of any conflict with this chapter and document the procurement file
				  accordingly.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 391 - PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 391.105 - Exceptions

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) This chapter does not apply to:
(1) the lease, purchase, or lease-purchase of
				  real property;
(2) interstate or
				  international agreements executed in accordance with applicable law;
(3) an agreement under the Interagency
				  Cooperation Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 771;
(4) an agreement under the Interlocal
				  Cooperation Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 791; or
(5) the award of a grant when the substance
				  of the transaction refers to either:
(A) an
				  expenditure of funds from the State Treasury to a person or entity that does
				  not provide consideration or a benefit to the state in exchange for the funds
				  as defined in the Texas Comptroller's Texas Grant Management Standards or its
				  successor; or
(B) a subaward
				  provided to a subrecipient to carry out part of a federal award received by the
				  pass-through entity as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 2
				  §200.1, or its successor.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 391 - PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Subchapter B - PROCUREMENT AND SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS › Division 1 - PROCUREMENT METHODS › Section 391.201 - Procurement Methods

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) To acquire goods
					 or services under this subchapter , HHSC, on behalf of HHS and DFPS, may use
					 the following procurement and contracting methods as specified in this
					 subchapter:
(1) spot purchase;
(2) informal bidding;
(3) Invitation for Bids;
(4) Request for Proposals;
(5) Request for Qualifications;
(6) Request for Offers;
(7) proprietary purchase;
(8) emergency purchase;
(9) reverse auction; or
(10) special contracting methods as otherwise
					 specified in this subchapter.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 391 - PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Subchapter B - PROCUREMENT AND SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS › Division 1 - PROCUREMENT METHODS › Section 391.203 - Spot Purchases

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
For purchases which are estimated to be of a total value
						of $10,000 or less competitive bidding is not required.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 391 - PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Subchapter B - PROCUREMENT AND SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS › Division 1 - PROCUREMENT METHODS › Section 391.205 - Competitive Bidding through Informal Bidding

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Informal bidding is used for procurements greater than
						$10,000 but not to exceed $25,000.
(1)
					 Informal bids may be solicited by letter, electronic mail, online submission,
					 or telephone call. The following information is recorded in the procurement
					 file:
(A) the name, email address, and
					 telephone number of each vendor to which the solicitation was
					 provided;
(B) the name, email
					 address, and telephone number of the vendor submitting the bid;
(C) the date the bid was received;
(D) the amount of the bid;
(E) the bidder's historically underutilized
					 business (HUB) status; and
(F) the
					 name, email address, and telephone number of the procurement personnel
					 receiving the bid for HHS.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 391 - PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Subchapter B - PROCUREMENT AND SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS › Division 1 - PROCUREMENT METHODS › Section 391.207 - Competitive Sealed Bidding through Invitation for Bids

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The Invitation for Bids (IFB) method of formal bidding is
						used for procurements exceeding $25,000.
(1) Advertisement. Public notice of the
					 issuance of an IFB is posted on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) in
					 accordance with Texas Government Code §
											RSA
					 2155.083. The solicitation must include
					 evaluation and selection criteria and the process for making a
					 selection.
(2) Bid evaluation.
(A) A bid containing a material failure to
					 comply with the advertised specifications shall be rejected.
(B) HHSC may waive a minor irregularity or
					 permit a respondent to correct a minor irregularity in a bid, if the
					 irregularity:
(i) is purely a matter of form
					 rather than substance; and
(ii)
					 does not materially affect price, quality, or delivery of the desired goods or
					 services.
(C) A bid
					 containing a self-evident error may be withdrawn by the bidder prior to an
					 award.
(D) Bid prices which are
					 subject to unlimited escalation will not be considered. A bidder may offer a
					 predetermined limit of escalation in their bid and the bid shall be evaluated
					 based on the full amount of the escalation.
(E) Vendors may be required to provide
					 samples for evaluation, testing, demonstration, or inspection as part of a
					 competitive bid.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 391 - PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Subchapter B - PROCUREMENT AND SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS › Division 1 - PROCUREMENT METHODS › Section 391.209 - Request for Proposals

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Goods or services may be purchased through a Request for
						Proposals (RFP) as authorized by this section.
(1) Advertisement. Public notice of the
					 issuance of an RFP is posted on the Electronic State Business Daily in
					 accordance with Texas Government Code §
											RSA
					 2155.083. The solicitation must include
					 evaluation and selection criteria and the process for making a
					 selection.
(2) Minor irregularities
					 in a response. HHSC may waive a minor irregularity or permit a respondent to
					 correct a minor irregularity in a response, if the irregularity:
(A) is purely a matter of form rather than
					 substance; and
(B) does not
					 materially affect price, quality, or delivery of the desired goods or
					 services.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 391 - PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Subchapter B - PROCUREMENT AND SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS › Division 1 - PROCUREMENT METHODS › Section 391.211 - Request for Qualifications

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Services may be purchased through a Request for
						Qualifications (RFQ), as authorized by this section.
(1) Advertisement. Public notice of the
					 issuance of an RFQ is posted on the Electronic State Business Daily in
					 accordance with Texas Government Code §
											RSA
					 2155.083. The solicitation must include
					 evaluation and selection criteria and the process for making a
					 selection.
(2) Minor irregularities
					 in a response. HHSC may waive a minor irregularity or permit a respondent to
					 correct a minor irregularity in a response, if the irregularity:
(A) is purely a matter of form rather than
					 substance; and
(B) does not
					 materially affect price, quality, or delivery of the desired goods or
					 services.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 391 - PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Subchapter B - PROCUREMENT AND SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS › Division 1 - PROCUREMENT METHODS › Section 391.213 - Request for Offers

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Automated information technology services may be
						purchased through a Request for Offers (RFO) as authorized by this
						section.
(1) Advertisement. Public
					 notice of the issuance of an RFO is posted on the Electronic State Business
					 Daily , in accordance with Texas Government Code §
											RSA
					 2155.083. The solicitation must include
					 evaluation and selection criteria and the process for making a
					 selection.
(2) Minor irregularities
					 in a response. HHSC may waive a minor irregularity or permit a respondent to
					 correct a minor irregularity in a response, if the irregularity:
(A) is purely a matter of form rather than
					 substance; and
(B) does not
					 materially affect price, quality, or delivery of the desired goods or
					 services.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 391 - PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Subchapter B - PROCUREMENT AND SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS › Division 1 - PROCUREMENT METHODS › Section 391.215 - Proprietary Purchases

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Prior to
					 conducting a proprietary purchase greater than $10,000 , a written
					 justification for the use of proprietary specifications or conditions must be
					 completed. The justification must include the following information to document
					 best value to the state.
(1) A description of
					 the goods or services to be purchased and a statement regarding the business
					 need and planned use.
(2) An
					 explanation of why the specifications for the goods or services are written as
					 they are, and why those specifications are necessary to accomplish the goal for
					 the procurement.
(3) An explanation
					 of the reason that no other competing goods or services will satisfy the need
					 and provide examples of the technical, practical, or operational risks that
					 would occur if competing goods or services are selected.
(4) A statement specifying whether the
					 purchase is:
(A) sole source; or
(B) competitive, meaning the specified goods
					 or services are available for purchase through more than one vendor.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 391 - PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Subchapter B - PROCUREMENT AND SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS › Division 1 - PROCUREMENT METHODS › Section 391.217 - Emergency Purchases

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Prior to
					 conducting an emergency purchase greater than $10,000 , a written justification
					 for the use of emergency purchases must be completed. The justification must
					 include the following information:
(1) A
					 description of the emergency event that includes:
(A) a statement documenting what the
					 emergency purchase is for and a description of the goods or services;
(B) documentation of the reason the purchase
					 is needed immediately, and why the purchase is needed to prevent a hazard to
					 life, health, safety, welfare, property, or undue cost to the state;
					 and
(C) a description of the actual
					 or potential threat .