Section 801.23 - DefinitionsIn addition to the definitions contained in § 800.2 of this title (relating to Definitions), the following words or terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Access--Access to services shall mean one or more of the following:(A) Having a program staff member physically present at the Workforce Solutions Office;(B) Having a staff member from a different program physically present at the Workforce Solutions Office, and who is appropriately trained to provide information to customers about the services available through partner program(s); or(C) Making available a direct linkage through technology to program staff who can provide meaningful information or services.(2) Direct linkage--A direct connection at a Workforce Solutions Office, within a reasonable time, by phone or through a real-time web-based communication, to a program staff member who can provide program information or services to customers. Providing a phone number or computer website or providing information, pamphlets, or materials without connection to a staff member shall not be considered a direct linkage.(3) Eligible Foster Youth--An eligible foster youth is a:(A) Current Foster Youth--A youth, age 14 or older, who is receiving substitute care services under the managing conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). This includes youth residing in private foster homes, group homes, residential treatment centers, juvenile correctional institutions, and relative care; or(B) Former Foster Youth--A youth up to 23 years of age, who formerly was under the managing conservatorship of DFPS, until:(i) a court transferred the conservatorship;(ii) the youth was legally emancipated (i.e., the youth's minority status was removed by a court); or(iii) the youth attained 18 years of age.(4) Eligible Veteran--An eligible veteran is one of the following: (A) Federal/state qualified veteran--An individual who served in the active military, naval, air, or space service, and who was discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable as specified at 38 United States Code (USC) §101(2). Active service includes full-time duty in the National Guard or a Reserve component, other than full time for training purposes.(B) Federal qualified spouse--The spouse of one of the following: (i) Any veteran who died of a service-connected disability.(ii) Any member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who, at the time of application for assistance under this section, is listed, pursuant to 37 USC § 556 and regulations issued thereunder, by the Secretary concerned in one or more of the following categories and has been so listed for a total of more than 90 days:(II) Captured in line of duty by a hostile force; or(III) Forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.(iii) Any veteran who has a total disability resulting from a service-connected disability as evaluated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.(iv) Any veteran who died while a disability, as defined in clause (iii) of this subparagraph, was in existence.(C) State qualified spouse: (i) A spouse who meets the definition of federal qualified spouse; or(ii) A spouse of any member of the armed forces who died while serving on active military, naval, or air service.(5) Workforce Solutions Office--A physical location that provides one or more services, as set out in § 801.25 of this subchapter, to aid employers and job seekers. The two types of local Workforce Solutions Offices are: (A) Comprehensive Center--A Workforce Solutions Office that provides access to all programs and services as set out in §801.26 and § 801.28 of this subchapter, access to required partners as set out in § 801.27(b) of this subchapter, and access to any local optional partners as set out in § 801.27(c) of this subchapter. Also referred to as a Career Development Center in Texas Government Code, § 2308.312.(B) Affiliate Site--A Workforce Solutions Office that provides access to one or more services, as set out in § 801.28 of this subchapter, or access to one or more local partners, as set out in § 801.27 of this subchapter, where the Board is responsible for oversight and management of the office, or operation of these offices adds a cost to the Board's operational budget.40 Tex. Admin. Code § 801.23
The provisions of this §801.23 adopted to be effective May 25, 2000, 25 TexReg 4591; amended to be effective October 18, 2006, 31 TexReg 8563; amended to be effective December 28, 2009, 34 TexReg 9486; amended to be effective February 7, 2011, 36 TexReg 599; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 47, Number 47, November 25, 2022, TexReg 7913, eff. 11/28/2022