SECTION 854.22. Initial Assignment Procedures

(a) This section defines the process for the initial assignments of managers. It is the goal of the process to provide a fair, unbiased, and impartial process for selection, transfer, and promotion.

(b) Initial assignment. When an individual completes BET training, the BET director shall make the initial assignment for the newly licensed individual. The initial assignment shall be for a minimum of 12 months. The BET director shall make the assignment based on the following factors, including, but not limited to:

(1) availability of a Level 1 facility;

(2) recommendations from the BET training specialist and the ECM chair;

(3) licensee's training records;

(4) licensee's geographical concerns; and

(5) licensee's compliance with state and federal tax laws and not be subject to any tax liens.

Source Note: The provisions of this §854.22 adopted to be effective September 1, 2019, 44 TexReg 3294; amended to be effective July 4, 2022, 47 TexReg 3823