SECTION 190.24. Initial Screening; Evaluation and Review Process

(a) The OOG will only consider completed applications. Applications are complete when the OOG has received all required documentation.

(b) The OOG will initially screen each completed application for eligibility. Applications that are ineligible will not be considered further.

(c) During the initial screening or evaluation and review process, the OOG may request an applicant to provide additional information necessary to process the application.

(d) If any required documentation is not received, the OOG will notify the applicant in writing. The applicant must submit the additional required information within five business days after the date the OOG sends notice to the applicant.

(e) The OOG will determine an application is ineligible if:

(1) the application is submitted by an ineligible applicant;

(2) the application is not filed in the manner and form required by the OOG;

(3) the application does not meet the requirements stated in the grant application;

(4) the application was not complete and, if requested, additional required information was not timely submitted to the OOG; or

(5) any other reason the OOG determines is relevant.

(f) During the OOG's review and evaluation of an application, the OOG may deny the application at any point.

(g) Providing false information, knowingly or unknowingly, on a grant application may result in the OOG denying an application or, if a grant has been awarded, terminating the grant agreement.

Source Note: The provisions of this §190.24 adopted to be effective February 4, 2016, 41 TexReg 776; amended to be effective July 14, 2022, 47 TexReg 3971