SECTION 60.5. Purpose of Funds and Grant Funding Decisions

(a) The purpose of the OAG VCLG program is to fund the mandated positions described in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 56.04, specifically Victim Assistance Coordinators (VAC) in prosecutor offices and Crime Victim Liaisons (CVL) in law enforcement agencies, using a competitive allocation method.

(b) The purpose of the OAG OVAG program is to provide funds, using a competitive allocation method, to programs that address the unmet needs of victims by maintaining or increasing their access to quality services.

(c) The OAG reserves the right to give priority to programs that provide direct victim services with grant funds, that provide information and education, or that utilize volunteers.

(d) Within its discretion, the OAG shall determine the manner and procedure for making funding decisions that support the efficient and effective use of appropriated funds.

(e) The OAG may award OVAG funds to programs that would otherwise be eligible for funding under another OAG grant program.

Source Note: The provisions of this §60.5 adopted to be effective July 15, 2003, 28 TexReg 5523; amended to be effective July 31, 2005, 30 TexReg 4209; amended to be effective March 5, 2007, 32 TexReg 1061; amended to be effective March 7, 2019, 44 TexReg 1117