PART 11. CANCER PREVENTION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS
CHAPTER 701. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas ("CPRIT" or "the Institute") adopts the amendments to 25 Texas Administrative Code §701.3 without changes to the proposed amendments as published in the March 22, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 1863); therefore, the rules will not be republished. The amendment adds "Tranche" to CPRIT’s list of defined terms in §701.3.
Reasoned Justification
The term "Tranche" refers to the portion of total Grant Award funds that is released to a Grant Recipient upon their successful completion of predefined milestones or adherence to specific timelines as outlined in the Grant Contract.
Summary of Public Comments and Staff Recommendation
CPRIT received no public comments regarding the proposed amendments to §701.3; CPRIT staff recommends moving forward with adoption of the amendments.
Statutory Authority. The rule changes are adopted under the authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated, § 102.108, which provides the Institute with broad rule-making authority to administer the chapter, including rules for awarding grants.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 20, 2024.
TRD-202402243
Heidi McConnell
Chief Operating Officer
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
Effective date: June 9, 2024
Proposal publication date: March 22, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 463-3190
25 TAC §§703.10, 703.21, 703.23
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas ("CPRIT" or "the Institute") adopts the amendments to 25 Texas Administrative Code §703.10, §703.21, and §703.23 without changes to the proposed amendments as published in the March 22, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 1867); therefore, the rules will not be republished. The amendments ensure CPRIT's consistent use of "Tranche" throughout Chapter 703.
Reasoned Justification
The rule amendments to Chapter 703 capitalize "Tranche" to consistently refer to the term as written and defined in §701.3 of this title (relating to Definitions).
Summary of Public Comments and Staff Recommendation
CPRIT received no public comments regarding the proposed amendments to §703.10, §703.21, and §703.23; CPRIT staff recommends moving forward with adoption of the amendments.
The rule changes are adopted under the authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated, § 102.108, which provides the Institute with broad rule-making authority to administer the chapter, including rules for awarding grants.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 20, 2024.
TRD-202402245
Heidi McConnell
Chief Operating Officer
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
Effective date: June 9, 2024
Proposal publication date: March 22, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 463-3190