Section 15.171 - Identifying Document for Offenders/Memorandum of Understanding(a) The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) adopts a memorandum of understanding with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) concerning the respective responsibilities of DPS, TDCJ and DSHS in implementing the issuance of personal identification certificates to qualified inmates preparing for release. (1) The memorandum of understanding is required by Texas Government Code, § 501.0165.(2) Copies of the memorandum of understanding are filed with the TDCJ, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758; DSHS, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756; and with DPS, 5805 N. Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752 and may be reviewed during regular business hours.(b) DPS adopts a memorandum of understanding with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) and DSHS concerning the respective responsibilities of DPS, TJJD, and DSHS in implementing the issuance of state identification to qualified minor offenders prior to discharge or release.(1) The memorandum of understanding is required by Texas Human Resources Code, § 245.0536.(2) Copies of the memorandum of understanding are filed with the TJJD, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758; DSHS, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756; and with DPS, 5805 N. Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752 and may be reviewed during regular business hours.37 Tex. Admin. Code § 15.171
The provisions of this §15.171 adopted to be effective March 13, 2013, 38 TexReg 1697; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 40, Number 19, May 8, 2015, TexReg 2575, eff. 5/13/2015; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 47, Number 08, February 25, 2022, TexReg 0953, eff. 3/3/2022