| (a) Purpose. This rule provides for the operation of
canteens in Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) residential facilities
or contracting for such operations.
(b) Definition. Canteen--any vending operations accessible
to youth.
(c) General Provisions.
(1) Residential facilities may operate canteens on
campus.
(2) Should the residential facility choose not to operate
its own canteen, the facility may contract with its Community Resource
Council (council) or another entity to provide canteen services.
(d) TJJD-Operated Canteens.
(1) If the residential facility operates its own canteen,
merchandise purchases for resale, salaries, and other expenses are
paid from appropriated funds (i.e., the Canteen Revolving Fund). The
canteen budget must be included in the facility operating budget and
approved by the TJJD Board.
(2) Revenues from canteen operations are deposited
into the Canteen Revolving Fund. Profits after canteen expenses and
sales taxes are deposited into the Student Benefit Fund in accordance
with §385.9971 of this title. The sales taxes are deposited into
the State Treasury.
(3) TJJD maintains general procedures that address
basic internal controls for merchandise inventory handling and cash
handling.
(e) Rules for Contracting for Canteen Services.
(1) TJJD may contract with a local council or another
entity for canteen services. A written contract is required and is
to include the specific service to be provided and the consideration
to be paid, if applicable, in accordance with §385.1101 of this
title.
(2) If TJJD agrees to make any expenditures related
to the operation of the canteen, such payments will be made from the
Canteen Revolving Fund. Any proceeds paid to TJJD for the canteen
operation are deposited into the Canteen Revolving Fund.
(3) The contracted entity is responsible for collection
and deposit of all sales taxes to the State Treasury.
(4) TJJD employees may assist in the provision of canteen
services while on duty only when doing so does not interfere with
regular job duties or the safety and security of TJJD youth and staff.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §385.9993 adopted to be effective December 31, 1996, 21 TexReg 12196; amended to be effective January 30, 2007, 32 TexReg 335; transferred effective June 4, 2012, as published in the Texas Register June 22, 2012, 37 TexReg 4639; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 9940 |
