Sec. 76.009. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF DISTRICTS. (a) The department may expend district funds in order to provide expanded facilities, equipment, and utilities if:
(1) the department needs to increase its personnel in order to provide more effective services or to meet workload requirements established under Chapter 509;
(2) the county or counties certify to the department director that they have neither adequate space in county-owned buildings nor adequate funds to lease additional physical facilities, purchase additional equipment, or pay for additional utilities required by the department; and
(3) the county or counties provide facilities, equipment, and utilities at or above the levels required by the division.
(b) The division shall set as the level of contribution a county or counties must meet or exceed to receive district funds under Subsection (a) a level not lower than the average level provided by the county or counties during the fiscal year in which the funds are to be received and the four fiscal years immediately preceding that year.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 7.11, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 255 (H.B. 1326), Sec. 7, eff. May 30, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Court Administration
Chapter 76 - Community Supervision and Corrections Departments
Section 76.002. Establishment of Departments
Section 76.003. Community Justice Council
Section 76.004. Department Director; Fiscal Officer
Section 76.0045. Judicial Responsibilities; Immunity
Section 76.005. Standards for Officers
Section 76.0051. Authorization to Carry Weapon
Section 76.006. Employee Status and Benefits
Section 76.007. Public Funds, Grants, and Gifts
Section 76.008. Financial Responsibilities of Counties
Section 76.009. Financial Responsibilities of Districts
Section 76.010. State Funds or Guarantees for Corrections Facilities
Section 76.011. Operation of Certain Services and Programs
Section 76.012. Reporting and Management Services
Section 76.014. Assessment and Enhancement of Defendant's Educational Skills
Section 76.015. Reimbursement Fee
Section 76.016. Victim Notification
Section 76.017. Treatment Alternative to Incarceration Program
Section 76.018. Application of Law Relating to Free Exercise of Religion