Funds are appropriated to DFPS by the legislature and subsequently allocated to PEI per the Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR) strategies. The plan for distribution of funds is outlined in the LAR strategies. A procurement process is used to select providers and allocate funds through contracts. Outcomes are reported to the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) for specific programs as indicated in legislation.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §704.205 adopted to be effective May 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 3071; amended to be effective December 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 9038