SECTION 16.302. Review by Comptroller

(a) Upon receipt of an application, the comptroller shall review the application to ensure that it is complete. If the application is incomplete, as determined by the comptroller, the comptroller may contact the applicant and request any required information. Any required information requested by the comptroller must be submitted by the applicant within 14 calendar days of the request.

(b) An application shall be rejected by the comptroller if the application is submitted:

(1) by an applicant that does not meet the definition of a qualified county or qualified prosecutor's office;

(2) before 60 days prior to the first day of the applicant's fiscal year for which the applicant is seeking a grant;

(3) after the 30th day of a fiscal year for which the applicant is seeking a grant; or

(4) on a form other than the electronic form prescribed by the comptroller.

(c) The comptroller may reject an application if the applicant or the application does not comply with this subchapter, or does not comply with Local Government Code, §§130.911, 130.912, or 130.913, as applicable.

(d) The comptroller shall make a determination of award not later than 90 days after the date the application is received.

Source Note: The provisions of this §16.302 adopted to be effective January 11, 2024, 49 TexReg 141