Texas Administrative Code
Title 10 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Part 5 - OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM OFFICE
Chapter 190 - GOVERNOR'S UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM
Subchapter D - GRANT BUDGET REQUIREMENTS
Section 190.38 - Unallowable Costs

Universal Citation: 10 TX Admin Code ยง 190.38

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) Grant funds may not be used for the following:

(1) Salary and fringe benefits;
(A) The grantee may not use grant funds to pay any portion of the salary for a distinguished researcher or other personnel, other than a one-time salary supplement as described in §190.31 of these rules.

(B) "Fringe benefits" is defined as allowances and services provided by the grantee to its employees as compensation in addition to regular salaries and wages. Fringe benefits include, but are not limited to, the costs of leave, employee insurance, pensions, and unemployment benefit plans.

(C) The grantee may not use grant funds to pay any portion of the salary, fringe benefits, or any other compensation for an elected government official.

(2) Costs to recruit an ineligible researcher;

(3) Costs related to entertainment, amusements, or social activities, including, but not limited to, shows, exhibitions, or sporting events;

(4) Professional dues, memberships, or lobbying;

(5) Honoraria or gifts;

(6) Purchase or lease of vehicles;

(7) Promotional items or recreational activities;

(8) Travel that is unrelated to the direct support of the grant project;

(9) Consultants or vendors who participate directly in writing a grant application;

(10) Professional association fees, dues or memberships; and

(11) Unallowable costs set forth in state or federal cost principles, the grant application, or the grant agreement.

(b) Grant funds may not be used to purchase any other products or services the OOG identifies as inappropriate or unallowable within the grant application, or during the grant management processes and procedures.

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