Document Citation: 37 TAC § 151.73

Header:
TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 37. PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 6. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CHAPTER 151. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:
37 TAC § 151.73 (2011)

§ 151.73. Texas Department of Criminal Justice Vehicle Assignments

(a) It is the policy of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice (TBCJ) that each Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ or Agency) vehicle, with the exception of any vehicle assigned to a field employee, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and as noted in subsection (c) of this rule, be assigned to the Agency motor pool and be available for check out.

(b) Agency vehicles shall only be used on official state business. Agency vehicles shall not be used to transport employee pets.

(c) The Agency may assign a vehicle to an individual administrative or executive employee on a regular or everyday basis, if the Agency determines the assignment of the vehicle is critical to the needs and mission of the Agency. Such vehicle assignments may include, but are not limited to, vehicles used for law enforcement purposes and vehicles assigned to positions that are required to respond to emergency situations.

(d) The Executive Director may authorize an employee to use an Agency vehicle to commute to and from work when it is determined the use of the vehicle may be necessary to ensure that vital Agency functions are performed. The name and job title of each employee authorized for such use and the reasons for the authorization shall be included in the Agency annual report filed pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2101.0115.