Texas Administrative Code
Title 4 - AGRICULTURE
Part 1 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 26 - FOOD AND NUTRITION DIVISION
Subchapter D - THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TEFAP)
Section 26.109 - Reimbursement
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) The actual reimbursement rate or reimbursement amount depends on the amount of available administrative funds and the allocation method used.
(b) TDA will notify CEs of any changes to the allocation and/or the reimbursement rate or amount.
(c) To the extent that administrative funds are available, TDA will reimburse CEs their allowable costs up to Letter of Credit amounts.
(d) CEs must submit monthly reimbursement claims, including all allowable costs of distributing USDA Foods and other donated foods.
(e) At the end of each contract year, TDA will reallocate any uncommitted administrative funds, first to reimburse any remaining costs of distributing USDA Foods, and second to reimburse the costs of distributing non-USDA Foods.
(f) Shared maintenance fees are not an allowable administrative cost.
(g) To the extent authorized by law, TDA may change policy regarding the costs associated with distributing USDA Foods as necessary to ensure the equitable distribution of USDA Foods. Prior to making any policy change, TDA will consult with the affected CEs and other stakeholders.