Section 800.7 - Agency Vehicles(a) Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this rule is to implement the provisions of Texas Government Code § 2171.1045. The intent of the Commission is to ensure that the use and management of vehicles by the Agency is consistent with the State Vehicle Fleet Management Plan (Plan) as adopted by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Office of Vehicle Fleet Management. The Plan is available on the Comptroller's Web site, or can be requested from the Agency.(b) The Commission adopts by reference and shall implement the provisions contained in the Plan as referenced in subsection (a) of this section including the following general provisions on use of vehicles by the Agency. (1) Vehicles, with the exception of vehicles assigned to field employees, are assigned to the Agency motor pool and may be available for checkout.(2) The Agency may assign a vehicle to an individual administrative or executive employee on a regular or everyday basis only if there is a documented finding that the assignment is critical to the needs and mission of the Agency.(3) The Agency will work with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to identify, apply for, and if possible, use any waiver or exemption provisions where the recognition of conditions specific to the Agency would further the general purpose of fiscal efficiency and good business practices.40 Tex. Admin. Code § 800.7
The provisions of this §800.7 adopted to be effective February 26, 2001, 26 TexReg 1752; amended to be effective February 12, 2007, 32 TexReg 552; amended to be effective February 7, 2011, 36 TexReg 592