SECTION 26.105. Responsibilities of Contracting Entities

(a) Advertise. CEs must advertise distributions of USDA Foods using methods including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) The media (internet, TV, radio, and newspapers);

(2) Civic and religious organizations;

(3) City and county governments; and

(4) Social service organizations.

(b) Public information notices. CEs must ensure that sites notify the public of the locations, days and hours of distribution.

(c) Eligibility determination. Household eligibility determinations must be made by a CE or sub-agency based on requirements set forth in §26.106 of this title (relating to Eligibility Criteria for Households).

(d) Confidentiality. CEs must protect confidential participant information as required by federal and state statute.

(e) Shared maintenance. CEs may charge fees that are allowed by TDA for shared maintenance.

(f) Availability of records. CEs must make records available to TDA upon request. Such records shall include CE findings concerning or relating to sub-agencies.

(g) Agreements. CEs may terminate or suspend agreements, or take other appropriate action, for sub-agencies' noncompliance.

Source Note: The provisions of this §26.105 adopted to be effective April 15, 2019, 44 TexReg 1839