Sec. 73.022. FINANCES    


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  • (a) The council shall:

    (1) ensure compliance with requirements necessary to obtain federal funds in the maximum amount and the most advantageous proportions possible;

    (2) seek funding in a manner that maximizes the total amount of money available from federal, private, and local sources for programs funded under this chapter;

    (3) apply for, receive, administer, and spend federal and state funds for Subchapter III, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (20 U.S.C. Section 1431 et seq.), and its subsequent amendments, dealing with infants and toddlers from birth to age three with developmental delay and their families; and

    (4) authorize and account for the classification and spending of maintenance of effort and carryover funds from all sources in carrying out the programs funded under this chapter.

    (b) All money paid to the council under this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury and may be used only for the administration of this chapter.

    (c) The financial transactions of the council are subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321, Government Code.

    (d) The executive director shall prepare and submit to the board for approval a biennial budget and request for an appropriation by the legislature of funds necessary to carry out the duties of the council. The budget and request must include an estimate of all federal funds to be allocated to the state for the performance of the council's duties.

    (e) The council shall submit the budget and appropriations request to the Legislative Budget Board and the governor in the manner prescribed by law.

    (f) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083, Sec. 25(117), eff. June 17, 2011.

Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 813, Sec. 6.09, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 6.58, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 923, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 33, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083 , Sec. 25(117), eff. June 17, 2011.