| (a) Each OCP shall enter an agreement with the department regarding the terms, conditions, restrictions, benefits, roles and responsibilities of the department and the OCP and the scope of the OCP designation. (b) Among the benefits that may be provided by the department to an OCP-D is the right of the OCP-D to be designated as an "official" OCP-D of the department within a business category and to identify itself as the "Official (specific business category) of Texas Parks and Wildlife" or other variations of this designation, including but not limited to the "Official (specific business category) of Texas State Parks." (c) Among the benefits that may be provided by the department to an OCP-L is the right to be designated as the "official" OCP-L for the program, project or site for which the OCP-L is designated or within a business category for the program, project, or site and be allowed to identify itself as an "Official (specific business category) of the (specific program, project or site)." (d) An OCP shall maintain and retain all work and other supporting documents pertaining to its designation as the OCP and all work performed pursuant to its designation as an OCP. Such documents shall be provided or made available, upon request, for purposes of inspecting, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating by the department and any authorized agency of the State of Texas. (e) An OCP shall carry out the fiscal, business, legal, and tax responsibilities required and appropriate for an entity of the size and structure as the OCP. (f) An OCP's work with the department must not conflict with the department's mission and goals. (g) An OCP must be authorized to conduct business in the state of Texas and must be in good standing with the State of Texas. (h) Any fundraising or programs undertaken by the OCP for the benefit of the department must be approved in advance in writing by the department. (i) An OCP shall not subcontract or enter an agreement with another person or entity to carry out the OCP's functions as an OCP, except as agreed in writing by the department. (j) The OCP shall submit funds generated on behalf of or for the benefit of the department as soon as possible and in a manner as determined by the department. During the time such funds are being held by the OCP, the OCP shall manage and account for such funds in accordance with applicable accounting standards. (k) All projects undertaken for the department by an OCP-L must be related to and supportive of the department project, program or site for which the OCP-L is designated. (l) Nothing in this subchapter shall limit the ability of an OCP to make an unrestricted donation of cash, goods, or services to the department, so long as the donation is accepted by the department in accordance with applicable law and department policy. Such a donation may be for a specific purpose or program. |
