The department may use state funds to provide training and education for its employees in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Government Code, Chapter 656, Subchapters C and D.
  (1) Training to be duty related. The training or education must be related to the duties or prospective duties of the employee.
  (2) Training program purpose. The training and educational program of the department may include:
    (A) preparing for technological and legal developments;
    (B) increasing work capabilities; and
    (C) increasing the competence of state employees.

Source Note: The provisions of this §1.700 adopted to be effective June 24, 1998, 23 TexReg 6435; amended to be effective August 30, 2000, 25 TexReg 8376; amended to be effective June 29, 2008, 33 TexReg 4866; amended to be effective October 26, 2022, 47 TexReg 6979