Texas § 2109.004 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES.

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§ 2109.004 — PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES.

Texas § 2109.004

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Tex. Government Code Code Ann. § 2109.004 (2026).

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Sec. 2109.004. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES.

(a)A volunteer program must include:

(1)an effective training program for paid staff and prospective volunteers;

(2)the use of paid staff to plan and implement the volunteer program;

(3)an evaluation mechanism to assess:

(A)the performance of the volunteers;

(B)the cooperation of paid staff with the volunteers; and

(C)the volunteer program; and

(4)follow-up studies to ensure the effectiveness of the volunteer program.

(b)A volunteer program may:

(1)establish a program to reimburse volunteers for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of volunteer services;

(2)establish an insurance program to protect volunteers in the performance of volunteer services;

(3)cooperate with private organizations that provide ser

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Sec. 2109.004. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES. (a) A volunteer program must include:
(1) an effective training program for paid staff and prospective volunteers;
(2) the use of paid staff to plan and implement the volunteer program;
(3) an evaluation mechanism to assess:
(A) the performance of the volunteers;
(B) the cooperation of paid staff with the volunteers; and
(C) the volunteer program; and
(4) follow-up studies to ensure the effectiveness of the volunteer program.
(b) A volunteer program may:
(1) establish a program to reimburse volunteers for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of volunteer services;
(2) establish an insurance program to protect volunteers in the performance of volunteer services;
(3) cooperate with private organizations that provide services similar to those provided by the governmental entity; and
(4) purchase engraved certificates, plaques, pins, or awards of a similar nature, with a value that does not exceed $75 for each volunteer, to recognize special achievement and outstanding services of volunteers.
(c) This section applies to a volunteer program of a governmental entity, regardless of whether the governmental entity provides human services.