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recipients in the 2013-2014 academic year, except for the follow-
ing changes:
(a) Subsection (c)(6)(A) indicates they will have to have grad-
uated or be on track to graduate under the Foundation (rather
than Recommended) High School program as the Foundation
program is amended in keeping with Texas Education Code,
56.009. Section 56.009 authorizes the Board and Commis-
sioner of Education to set minimum high school curriculum re-
quirements for aid programs that have curriculum restrictions.
These changes are from HB 5. However, until such time that
students will be graduating under the Foundation program, grad-
uation or being on track to graduate under the Recommended
program will be required.
(b) Subsection (c)(6)(A)(i), the first of the four priority criteria, will
no longer include graduation under the distinguished curriculum
as an option. This change is from HB 5.
(c) Subsection (c)(6)(A)(iv), the fourth of the priority criteria will
include the option of completing at least one technical applica-
tions course. This is from HB 5.
(3) Enrollment requirements listed in subsection (c)(7) differ in
two ways from the requirements for 2013-2014 recipients, both
based on provisions in SB 215. Subsection (c)(7) indicates stu-
dents must enroll in a baccalaureate degree plan (certificate pro-
grams are no longer an option) and subsection (c)(7)(D) intro-
duces new conditions under which an incoming transfer student
may qualify for an initial TEXAS Grant award.
Existing 22.228(c) is relettered as 22.228(d) and reflects
requirements for continuation awards. Subsection (d)(4) is
amended to differentiate the continuation requirement for
2013-2014 (enrollment in an undergraduate degree or certificate
program) from the requirement for fall 2014 (enrollment in a
baccalaureate degree program). Subsection (d)(7) is changed
to reflect that progress towards a degree or certificate is a
requirement for those enrolled prior to fall 2014, but if enrolled
in fall 2014 or later, progress towards a baccalaureate degree is
required. Subsection (d)(8) is amended to update the cross-ref-
erenced citation for rule sections dealing with meeting academic
requirements. New subsection (d)(8)(D) indicates persons
gaining access to TEXAS Grants through the acquisition of an
associate's degree must enroll in a higher level undergraduate
degree program in an eligible institution to qualify.
The amendment to 22.229(b)(2) brings rule continuation re-
quirements into alignment with statutes. The 75 percent comple-
tion requirement is no longer a requirement, now that students
are required to complete at least 24 semester credit hours per
year. This causes the other parts of this paragraph to be relet-
tered and the cross reference in 22.229(b)(2)(C) to be updated.
The amendment to 22.230(c) is made to make the provisions
dealing with a student's period of eligibility apply to all students
awarded initial grants based on the expectation of meeting the
requirements of 22.228. The final sentence of that subsection
is amended to accommodate the varying periods of eligibility for
persons enrolled in degree plans of four years, and those en-
rolled in degree plans of greater than four years. The associate's
degree is counted as two years of college work. Therefore, the
person pursuing a four year degree may receive grants for up
to three years; a person pursuing a degree of more than four
years may receive grants for up to four years. The amendment
to 22.230(d) broadens the wording to indicate the 150-hour limit
applies to all students who enter the program based on complet-
ing a given high school curriculum.Amendments to 22.234(b)(1) and (3) remove language regard-
ing awards to students attending private or independent insti-
tutions. The TEXAS Grant program is now limited to persons
attending public universities and medical dental units. The dele-
tion of subsection (b)(3) requires subsequent parts of subsection
(b) to be renumbered and an update to the paragraph cross-ref-
erences in 22.234(b)(5).
The amendment to 22.235 clarifies that although a student may
be granted an award after his/her period of enrollment, the funds
may not be disbursed to the student. They must be used to
meet any outstanding balance at the institution for the period of
enrollment or to make a payment against an outstanding loan for
that period.
Amendments to 22.236(a)(1) remove references to allocations
to private or independent institutions and update the cross-ref-
erence to 22.228 regarding the priority model requirements.
The changes to 22.239 update language to address institu-
tions' authority to transfer funds between programs as provided
in Rider 22, page 111-49 of the General Appropriations Act for the
2014-2015 Biennium.
Amendments to 22.241(a)(3) and (b)(2) update the citation for
22.228 as it has been amended by this proposal.
Dan Weaver, Assistant Commissioner for Business and Support
Services, has determined that for each year of the first five years
the amendments are in effect, there will be no fiscal implications
to state or local government as a result of enforcing or adminis-
tering the amended sections.
Mr. Weaver has also determined that each year of the first five
years the amendments are in effect, the public benefit antici-
pated as a result of these changes will be that TEXAS Grant
awards will be more effectively targeted to financially needy stu-
dents who are well prepared to be successful in college. There
is no effect on small businesses. There are no anticipated eco-
nomic costs to persons who are required to comply with the sec-
tions as proposed. There is no impact on local employment.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Dan Weaver,
Assistant Commissioner, Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711; (512) 427-6165;
or dan.weaver@thecb.state.tx.us. Comments will be accepted
for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the Texas
Register.
The amendments are proposed under Texas Education Code,
56.303, which provides the Coordinating Board with the author-
ity to adopt rules to implement the TEXAS Grant Program.
The amendments affect Texas Education Code, 56.301 -
56.311.
22.225. Authority and Purpose.
(a) (No change.)
(b) Purpose. The purpose of this program is to provide grants
of money to enable certain [eligible] students to attend eligible [public
and private] institutions of higher education in this state.
22.226. Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall
have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates oth-
erwise:
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