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of its functions. Other variable fees exist, including but not limited to
costs as described 575.10 of this title (relating to Costs of Adminis-
trative Hearings), and are not included in this schedule. [The following
fees are propose by the Board:]
Figure: 22 TAC 577.15
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal author-
ity to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on August 20, 2012.
TRD-201204379
Loris Jones
Executive Assistant
Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: September 30, 2012
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7563
TITLE 40. SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSIS-
TANCE
PART 20. TEXAS WORKFORCE
COMMISSION
CHAPTER 811. CHOICES
The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) proposes the
following new sections to Chapter 811, relating to Choices:
Subchapter C. Choices Services, 811.25
Subchapter D. Choices Activities, 811.41 and 811.52
The Commission proposes amendments to the following sec-
tions of Chapter 811, relating to Choices:
Subchapter A. General Provisions, 811.1, 811.2, 811.4, 811.5
Subchapter B. Choices Services Responsibilities, 811.11 and
811.13 - 811.15
Subchapter C. Choices Services, 811.23, 811.29, 811.31,
811.32, and 811.34
Subchapter D. Choices Activities, 811.42 - 811.44, 811.50,
and 811.51
Subchapter E. Support Services and Other Initiatives, 811.61
The Commission proposes the repeal of the following sections
of Chapter 811, relating to Choices:
Subchapter C. Choices Services, 811.25 - 811.28 and 811.33
Subchapter D. Choices Work Activities, 811.41, 811.45,
811.46, 811.48, and 811.49
PART I. PURPOSE, BACKGROUND, AND AUTHORITY
PART II. EXPLANATION OF INDIVIDUAL PROVISIONS
PART Ill. IMPACT STATEMENTS
PART IV. COORDINATION ACTIVITIES
PART I. PURPOSE, BACKGROUND, AND AUTHORITY
The purpose of the proposed Chapter 811 rule change is to:
--streamline Choices services to promote employment at the ear-
liest opportunity;--focus resources on outcome-based performance measures,
such as entered employment, employment retention, and earn-
ings gains, which better reflect the success of the program; and
--incorporate technical changes for clarification and consistency
throughout the chapter.
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-171) reau-
thorized the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
program and instituted several changes. One change dramat-
ically altered the level of documentation and verification of all
reportable activities, particularly job search and job readiness.
The federal performance measure for TANF has always been
process-driven, focusing on an individual's number of participa-
tion hours in a countable activity. Under 45 Code of Federal Reg-
ulations (CFR) 261.10, a parent or caretaker receiving TANF
benefits must engage in work when the state has determined
that the individual is ready or after receipt of 24 months of TANF
benefits. However, 261.10 also allows states the flexibility to
define what it means to engage in work, which can include partic-
ipation in work activities as outlined in Social Security Act 407.
The Commission is proposing new program parameters and a
state service delivery design to give Boards the flexibility to de-
sign and deliver services that assist Choices customers in enter-
ing employment quickly by concentrating resources on the out-
come-focused performance measures of entered employment,
employment retention, and earnings gains.
Board performance measures are being redesigned to ensure
that the state is on target to meet federal performance measures.
Statistical models have shown Texas is on track to meet its fed-
eral obligations using these new outcome-focused measures.
For purposes of the work participation rate, Texas defines "en-
gaged in work" to mean that a Choices participant is considered
engaged in work by participating in:
--unsubsidized employment;
--subsidized employment;
--OJT; or
--educational services for Choices participants who are teen
heads of household and have not completed secondary school
or received a GED credential.
All other Choices services remain intact and available for Boards
to use in assisting Choices customers with gaining employment.
However, these services are not counted toward the work partic-
ipation rate. For purposes of determining program performance,
Boards will have six weeks from the initial date that a Choices eli-
gible begins receiving TANF benefits in which to work with the in-
dividual before participation requirements are expected through
unsubsidized employment, subsidized employment, OJT, or ed-
ucational services in the case of Choices eligibles who are teen
heads of household and have not completed secondary school
or received a GED credential.
However, it should be noted that engagement of Choices cus-
tomers begins with the Workforce Orientation for Applicants
(WOA), which occurs prior to TANF certification. At the WOA,
individuals have the opportunity to take advantage of Workforce
Solutions Office resources. Boards will not be limited in the
provision of other activities, such as job search. For example,
if a customer requires job search for more than six weeks in a
year, Boards will have the flexibility to provide such services,
which will not be counted toward the federal participation re-
quirements.PROPOSED RULES August 31, 2012 37 TexReg 6889
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