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Admin
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2013 Letters
13-13

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Admin;
All
Programs;
General
Handling and Protection of Personally Identifiable Information and Other Sensitive Information

RESCISSIONS: None

04-02-13
18-13

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PDF
Admin;
Performance
Board Contract Year 2013 Incentive Awards
Includes Attachment:
1. Board Classifications and Incentive Award Criteria for Board Contract Year 2013

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 04-12

03-04-13
2011 Letters
13-11,
Chg. 1

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PDF
Admin Requirements for Reporting, Fact-Finding, and Prosecution of Fraud, Waste, Theft, and Program Abuse Cases, and Collection of Overpayments - Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 13-11

10-04-11
38-11,
Chg. 1

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PDF
Admin;
General
Local Memoranda of Understanding with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to Serve Foster Youth - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Sample Memorandum of Understanding Template
2. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Regional Offices and Local Workforce Development Boards Contact Information

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 38-11

12-20-11
2010 Letters
04-10

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Admin New Contract Action Request and Local Activity Funds Designation Request Forms
Includes Attachment:
1. Contract Action Request and Local Activity Funds Designation Request Forms and Instructions (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 48-07,
WD Letter 48-07, Change 1,
WD Letter 48-07, Change 2

01-28-10
27-10

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Admin;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Local Workforce Development Board Transportation Policies to Safeguard against the Misuse of Funds

RESCISSIONS: None

06-28-10
2009 Letters
02-09
Word
PDF
Admin Definitions of One-Stop Operator and Administrative Entity

RESCISSIONS: None

02-10-09
05-09

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PDF
Admin Advance Notice of Changes in Texas Workforce Center or Satellite Office Locations
Includes Attachments:
1. Legislative Notification of Field Office Closure, Move, or Opening (Form GR-10)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 58-06

02-18-09
21-09

Word
PDF
Admin Mandatory Training on the Impact of Family Violence

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 15-02

06-26-09
2008 Letters
80-05,
Chg. 1

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PDF
Admin Senate Bill 286: Open Meetings and Public Information Training Requirements for Elected and Appointed Public Officials and Board Responsibilities under the Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 111-98

03-19-08
02-07
Chg. 1

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PDF
Admin;
General
Procurement of Workforce Services - Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Contractual Relationships of Boards and Professional Employment Organizations under the Managing Director Approach

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 02-07

02-01-08
07-08

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Admin House Bill 1196: Repayment of Public Subsidies by Businesses Convicted of Knowingly Employing Undocumented Workers

RESCISSIONS: None

02-07-08
13-08

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Admin;
All
Programs;
General
Security of Personal Identity Data

RESCISSIONS: None

04-01-08
16-08,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Admin Prevention and Detection of Fraud, Waste, Theft, and Program Abuse -- Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 16-08

10-28-08
2007 Letters
03-07

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PDF
Admin Implementation of New Rules for Contractor Advertising

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-22-07
10-07

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PDF
Admin Adoption of Local Workforce Development Board Policies in Open Meetings

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-02-07
24-07
Chg. 1

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PDF
Admin Reasonableness of Personnel Compensation: Clarification and Additional Guidelines-Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Personnel Compensation Benchmarks

RESCISSIONS: TA Bulletin 155
WD Letter 24-07

10-05-07
43-07

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Admin Statewide Common Brand Name: Workforce Solutions
Includes Attachments:
1. Branding Initiative Funding Distribution

RESCISSIONS: None

07-11-07
2006 Letters
28-01,
Chg. 5

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PDF
Admin Updated "Chief Elected Official's Membership Guide for Local Workforce Development Boards"

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 28-01, Change 4

02-01-06
2004 Letters
31-04

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Admin Serving Foster Care Youth

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

08-25-04
2002 Letters
48-01

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PDF
Admin Effect of House Bill 936 on Roles and Responsibilities of Local Workforce Development Boards

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-09-02
24-02

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Admin House Bill 3473: Protection of Professionals Who Report Cases of Child Abuse or Neglect

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

09-26-02
25-02

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Admin House Bill 935: Flexibility Rating System

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

08-13-02
34-02

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PDF
Admin Local Workforce Development Boards: Compliance with Conflict of Interest Requirements

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

10-22-02
2001 Letters
24-01

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Admin Prohibition Against Discrimination Based on Disability or Limited English Proficiency in the Administration of Workforce Services
Includes Attachments:
1. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights, Decision Against the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance Regarding OCR Complaint Number 01-98-3055, issued January 19, 2001

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

06-22-01
1999 Letters
139-99

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Admin House Bill 3480: Composition of Local Workforce Development Boards

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

12-13-99
1997 Letters
51-97

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Admin Technical Assistance on Local Workforce Board Governance Structure
Includes Attachments:
1. Local Governance Models

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

08-18-97
51-97,
Chg. 1

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PDF
Admin Technical Assistance on Local Workforce Board Governance Structure
Includes Attachments:
1. Revised Page Three

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

09-19-97

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Adult Basic Education
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2007 Letters
34-07

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WIA;
Adult
Basic
Education;
Rapid
Response
Coordination of Rapid Response Services with Adult Education Providers

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-22-07
2005 Letters
08-05

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TANF/
Choices,
Adult
Basic
Education
Test of Adult Basic Education Forms 9&10

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 114-99

01-13-05

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All Programs
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2013 Letters
13-13

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Admin;
All
Programs;
General
Handling and Protection of Personally Identifiable Information and Other Sensitive Information

RESCISSIONS: None

04-02-13
2012 Letters
17-12

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All
Programs;
TWIST
Capturing Training-Related Employment Data in The Workforce Information System of Texas

RESCISSIONS: None

06-26-12
2011 Letters
24-11

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All
Programs
Reporting Negative Incidents Involving Texas Workforce System Customers - Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 39-10

07-29-11
35-11

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All
Programs;
Veterans
Priority of Service for Eligible Veterans - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Sample Self-Attestation Form (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 04-09, Change 3

11-03-11
43-11

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All
Programs
Priority of Service for Eligible Foster Youth

RESCISSIONS: None

11-03-11
2010 Letters
12-10
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PDF
All
Programs;
TWIST
New Texas Workforce Center Customer Tracking Interface
Includes Attachment:
1. Functionality Chart

RESCISSIONS: None

03-09-10
2009 Letters
38-09

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PDF
TWIST;
All
Programs
Changes to Reporting Training Activities in The Workforce Information System of Texas

RESCISSIONS: TA Bulletin 117

09-16-09
36-09
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All
Programs
Federal Funding Restrictions on the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now and Its Affiliates

RESCISSIONS: None

11-06-09
47-09

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All
Programs
Job Training Course Requirements for English as a Second Language Classes

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 66-07

11-30-09
2008 Letters
37-07,
Chg. 1

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All
Programs
Workforce Investment Act: Application of Definitions of Credential, Degree/Diploma, and Certificate: Clarification


RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 37-07

01-02-08
13-08

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Admin;
All
Programs;
General
Security of Personal Identity Data

RESCISSIONS: None

04-01-08
2007 Letters
13-07

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All
Programs;
Testing
Use of Commercially Developed Tests to Refer Job Seekers to Employment Opportunities

EXPIRES: None
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 82-98

04-12-07
57-07

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All
Programs
Interpreter Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals

RESCISSIONS: TA Bulletin 76
TA Bulletin 84

10-09-07

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Board Planning
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2012 Letters
25-12,
Chg. 1

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Board
Planning
Local Workforce Development Board Planning Guidelines for Fiscal Years 2013-2018 - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Development Board Planning Guidelines for Fiscal Years 2013-2018 (Word)
2. Texas Workforce Investment Council Requirements for Board Plans
3. Target Industries and Occupations Template (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 25-12

12-19-12
2006 Letters
11-06

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WIA;
Board
Planning
Eligibility for Non-Low-Income Individuals Meeting Specific Workforce Investment Act Eligibility Criteria

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

07-31-06

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Charitable Choice
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2006 Letters
33-00
Chg. 2

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Charitable
Choice
Charitable Choice Quarterly Report: Updated Procedures Correction
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 33-00, Change 2, Attachment 1 (Pages 3 and 4)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Pages 3 and 4 of WD Letter 33-00, Change 1

03-21-06
2003 Letters
33-00,
Chg. 1
Charitable
Choice
Charitable Choice Quarterly Report: Updated Procedures
Includes Attachment:
1. Charitable Choice Quarterly Report (Updated)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

09-29-03
2000 Letters
33-00

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Charitable
Choice
Charitable Choice/Faith-Based Initiatives
Includes Attachments:
1. Executive Order GWB 96-10
2. Charitable Choice Quarterly Report Form (Excel)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 138-98

04-05-00

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Child Care
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2013 Letters
01-13
Chg. 1

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Child
Care;
TWIST
Notifying Parents When Child Care Providers Are Disqualified from the Child and Adult Care Food Program—Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: Parent Parent Notification of Child Care Provider Disqualified from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (Word) (Spanish (Word))

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 01-13

05-15-13
02-13

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PDF
Child
Care
Implementation of Amended Chapter 809, Child Care Services Rules, Regarding Requirements to Provide Child Care

RESCISSIONS: None

01-04-13
03-13

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PDF
Child
Care
Implementation of Amended Chapter 809, Child Care Services Rules, Regarding Parent Rights and Responsibilities
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: Parent Agreement to Report Child Care Attendance (Word) (Spanish (Word))

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 05-10, Change 1

01-11-13
04-13

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PDF
Child
Care
Implementation of Amended Chapter 809, Child Care Services Rules, Regarding Eligibility for Child Care Services

RESCISSIONS: None

01-18-13
05-13

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PDF
Child
Care
Notice to Child Care Providers regarding Child Care Attendance Automation System Responsibilities and Reporting Requirements—Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 60-09, Change 2

01-23-13
07-13

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PDF
Child
Care;
TANF/
Choices
2013 Earned Income Tax Credit for Employed Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Recipients and Other Low-Income Workers

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 49-11

01-11-13
09-13

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Child
Care
Implementation of Amended Chapter 809, Child Care Services Rules, Regarding Corrective Adverse Actions for Child Care Attendance Automation Violations

RESCISSIONS: None

01-25-13
10-13

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PDF
Child
Care
Child Care Income Exclusions Required by Federal Law or Regulation—Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Income Excluded by Federal Law or Regulation

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 26-09, Change 1

01-28-13
12-13

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PDF
Child
Care
Implementation of Amended Chapter 809, Child Care Services Rules, Regarding Quality Improvement Activities
Includes Attachment:
1. Examples of Quality Improvement Activities

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 36-06

02-19-13
15-13

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PDF
Child
Care
Child Care: Reporting Quality Improvement Nondirect Care Activities Using the Child Care and Development Fund — Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Child Care and Development Fund Quality Improvement Nondirect Care Activities Quarterly Report

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 22-07

02-19-13
19-13

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PDF
Child
Care;
TWIST
Verification of Identity for At-Risk Child Care Cases
Includes Attachments:
1. Acceptable Documentation for Verifying Identity

RESCISSIONS: None

04-02-13
20-13

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PDF
Child
Care
Implementation of Amended Chapter 809, Child Care Services Rules, Regarding Enhanced Maximum Provider Reimbursement Rates

RESCISSIONS: None

03-22-13
22-13

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Texas Rising Star Provider Certification System Costs Report-Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Texas Rising Star Provider Certification System Costs Report (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 23-12

05-02-13
24-13

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PDF
Child
Care
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Early Terminations Report

RESCISSIONS: None

04-25-13
2012 Letters
02-12

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PDF
Child
Care
Notice of Freeze on Child Care Reimbursements

RESCISSIONS: None

01-24-12
14-12

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PDF
Child
Care
Texas Rising Star Provider Certification Training Criteria

RESCISSIONS: None

04-18-12
18-12

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Texas Rising Star Provider Certification - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Rising Star Provider Certification Prescreening Form (Licensed Child Care Centers) (Word)
2. Texas Rising Star Provider Certification Prescreening Form (Licensed Child Care Homes) (Word)
3. Texas Rising Star Provider Certification Prescreening Form (Registered Child Care Homes) (Word)
4. Instructions for the Texas Rising Star Provider Certification Prescreening Forms

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 11-09

06-05-12
21-12
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TWIST
Board Contract Year 2013 Federal Poverty Guidelines and State Median Income Amounts for Determining Eligibility and Parent Share of Cost for Child Care Services - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Board Contract Year 2013 Income Limit Eligibility Code Card for Child Care Services
2. Income Ranges for Parent Share of Cost Assessment

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 21-12

08-09-12
26-12

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PDF
Child
Care;
TWIST
Senate Bill 264: Quality Child Care Indicators - Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 48-11

08-31-12
30-12,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TWIST
Child Care Local Match Process - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Child Care Local Match Contribution Agreement (Word)
2. Child Care Local Match Agreement Amendment (Word)
3. Texas Workforce Commission Local Match Pledge Payment Coupon and Certification of Expenditures Form (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 30-12

11-02-12
32-12

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems' Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2013

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 28-12 (as of October 31, 2012)

10-03-12
2011 Letters
40-10,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Establishing Local Child Care Reimbursement Rates-Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Current and Proposed Maximum Reimbursement Rates (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 40-10

01-07-11
05-11

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Authorizing the Child Care Inclusion Assistance Rate for Children with Disabilities

RESCISSIONS: None

02-15-11
15-11,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TWIST
Parent Share of Cost Policy — Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Parent Share of Cost Sliding Fee Scale Based on Family Size and Gross Monthly Income

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 15-11

06-15-11
25-11

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TWIST
Collecting Monetary Sanctions Imposed on Parents

RESCISSIONS: None

08-09-11
30-11

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TWIST
Senate Bill 400: Texas Rising Star Provider Participation in the Texas Procurement and Support Services Cooperative Purchasing Program

RESCISSIONS: None

08-18-11
32-11

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PDF
Child
Care
Requirements for Relative Child Care Providers to List with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

RESCISSIONS: None

09-14-11
33-11

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PDF
Child
Care
Senate Bill 265: New Requirements for the Delivery of Training to Child Care Providers

RESCISSIONS: None

09-15-11
34-11

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TWIST
Children Receiving or Needing Protective Services -- Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Protective Service Action 11-088, "Day Care Changes," August 24, 2011

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 21-07

09-22-11
37-11

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Including Nonreported Attendance in Local Workforce Development Board Attendance Policies -- Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: Including Absences and Z-Days with Variable Schedules Examples

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 12-11

09-26-11
41-11

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Fiscal Year 2012 Additional Child Care Local Match Funds
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: Fiscal Year 2012 Additional Child Care Local Match Contribution Agreement (Word)
2. Attachment 2: Fiscal Year 2012 Additional Child Care Local Match Agreement Amendment (Word)
3. Attachment 3: Fiscal Year 2012 Additional Local Match Determination Tool (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: None

10-19-11
2010 Letters
50-07,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Child Care: Forms and Guidance for Relatives Required to List with the Department of Family and Protective Services - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Local Child Care Licensing Offices
2. Instructions for Relative Child Care Providers on Completing Required Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Forms
3. Requirements for Listed Family Homes

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 50-07

06-21-10
37-10

Word
PDF
Child Care Implementation of the New In-Home Child Care Rules

RESCISSIONS: None

10-14-10
2009 Letters
43-08,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Documenting Child Support Income and Parent Cooperation with the Office of the Attorney General - Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 43-08

05-12-09
19-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Child Care Providers Placed on Corrective or Adverse Action with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Includes Attachment:
1. Parent Notification of Child Care Provider Placed on Corrective Action (Word)

RESCISSIONS: None

06-05-09
28-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Certification of Early Childhood School Readiness Program Expenditures and Child Care Local Match Agreements with the State Center

RESCISSIONS: None

07-23-09
30-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Fiscal-
Allocations;
Recovery
Act;
WIA
Methodology for Establishing Local Workforce Development Board Performance Targets for the Average Number of Children Served Per Day
Includes Attachments:
1. Methodology for Establishing Board Performance Targets for the Average Number of Children Served Per Day
2. BCY'10 Target Setting Spreadsheet Example

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 49-07 (as of September 30, 2009)

08-03-09
42-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Continuity of Care for Children of Parents in Military Deployment

RESCISSIONS: None

09-25-09
48-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Implementation of Amended Chapter 800 Rules for the Deobligation and Reallocation of Commission-Allocated Funds

RESCISSIONS: None

11-20-09
2008 Letters
08-08

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Implementation of the New Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Rules
Includes Attachments:
1. Chapter 823: Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Matrix
2. Sample Written Determination (English and Spanish versions)
3. Sample Customer Rights and Complaint Resolution Procedures and Customer Complaint Form (English and Spanish versions)
4. Sample Complaint Log
5. Sample Notice of Board Hearing and Hearing Guidelines (English and Spanish versions)

RESCISSIONS: None

04-29-08
12-08,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Electronic Funds Transfer and/or Debit Card Payment to Child Care Providers -- Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Electronic Funds Transfer and/or Debit Card Payment System Implementation Checklist
2. Sample Authorization Form
3. Side-by-Side Comparison of Current and New Payment Processing
4. Electronic Funds Transfer Payment System Process Flow and Extract File

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 12-08

06-10-08
22-08

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Updates to the Texas Rising Star Provider Certification Guidelines

RESCISSIONS: None

06-24-08
32-08

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Fiscal Year 2009 Continued Funding for Reimbursement Rate Increases Approved in Fiscal Year 2008

RESCISSIONS: None

09-08-08
34-08

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Implementation of Amended Chapter 809, Child Care Services Rules

RESCISSIONS: None

08-26-08
36-08

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Child Care during Temporary Interruptions in Work, Education, or Job Training

RESCISSIONS: None

09-15-08
44-08

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Child Care Services: Documentation of a Child's Age, Citizenship, or Immigration Status
Includes Attachments:
1. Acceptable Documents to Verify Child's Citizenship or Immigration Status and Age

RESCISSIONS: None

12-08-08
2007 Letters
11-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care,
TANF/
Choices
Definition of Parent under the New Child Care Services Rules and Determining In Loco Parentis
Includes Attachments:
1. In Loco Parentis Matrix
2. §809.2(14) Definition of Parent-Waiver Request Letter

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-05-07
16-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Choices;
FSE&T;
WIA
Implementation of the New Child Care Services Rules

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-23-07
42-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Lifting the Five Percent Cap on Increases to Maximum Reimbursement Rates for Regulated Child Care Providers

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 48-06

07-02-07
47-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Increasing Reimbursement Rates for Texas Rising Star Providers and Child Care Providers Participating in Texas Early Education Model School Readiness Projects

RESCISSIONS: None

08-15-07
53-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Child Care Eligibility: Calculating and Verifying Work Hours for Self-Employed Parents.

RESCISSIONS: None

08-28-07
55-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Texas School Ready!TM Certification Program
Includes Attachment:
1. Texas School Ready!TM Eligibility and Application Procedures

RESCISSIONS: None

09-27-07
55-07,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Texas School Ready!TM Eligibility and Application Procedures
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 55-07, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 2)

RESCISSIONS: Page 2 of WD Letter 55-07

11-02-07
67-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Local Match Agreements with Independent School Districts Using Public Expenditures for Before- and After-School Programs

RESCISSIONS: None

11-13-07
2006 Letters
01-06

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Application of Child Care and Development Rules for Non-Child Care and Development Fund Services

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letters 65-00, WD Letter 65-00, Change 1

01-26-06
23-06

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PDF
Child
Care
Tracking Child Care Providers Participating in the Texas Early Education Model
Includes Attachments:
1. CCSD Provider Screen
2. State Center for Early Childhood Development - TEEM School Readiness Project 2005-2007, Lead Agencies and Contacts

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-20-06
28-06

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Child
Care
Child Care Services for National Emergency Grant Participants in Job Search

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-07-06
34-06

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Child Care Services: Guidance on Promoting Consumer Education
Includes Attachments:
1. Description of Eligible Child Care Providers
2. Description of Programs Relating to School Readiness

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-19-06
41-06,

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita
Charges Related to Child Care Provided to Individuals Affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Includes Attachments:
1. FY 2006 Crosswalk of Accounting Codes (Direct Child Care)
2. Steps for Transferring Direct Child Care Expenditures to CCDF/CCW - Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Budget

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

06-26-06
41-06,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita
Charges Related to Child Care Provided to Individuals Affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Correction
Includes Attachment:
1. WD Letter 41-06, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 3)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 3 of WD Letter 41-06

09-15-06
46-06

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PDF
Child
Care;
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita
Use of Child Care and Development Fund Matching Funds under the Waiver of State Match for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

07-17-06
2005 Letters
73-05

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Child
Care;
WIA
Requirements for Disaster National Emergency Grant Participants

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

09-29-05
73-05,
Chg.1

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Child
Care;
WIA
Requirements for Disaster National Emergency Grant Participants: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: WD Letter 73-05, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 4)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 4 of WD Letter 73-05

11-08-05
2004 Letters
01-04 TANF/
Choices;
FSE&T;
Child
Care
Accessing Information in the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System
Includes Attachments:
1. Computer Security Agreement (Form 4014)
2. Request For Applications & System Access (Form 4743)
3. Instructions for Completing Forms 4743 and 4014

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-26-04
02-04 Child
Care
Report CC0086: Monitoring Timely Data Entry in the Child Care Service Delivery Application

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-14-04
05-04, Chg. 1 Child
Care/
Fiscal
Admin
Change and Clarification on Overpayment Recovery of Child Care Related Funds

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 05-04

05-26-04
44-04

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Prohibition Against a Minimum Income-Level Requirement to Determine Eligibility for Child Care

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

09-21-04
48-04

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Confirming Child Care Eligibility

EXPIRES: Continuing
RECISSIONS: None

11-03-04
2003 Letters
11-02,
Chg. 1
Child
Care
New Time Frames and Procedures for Child Care Billings, Line-Item Rejections, and Service-Year Budget and Payment Application Entries: Change to Time Frame for Service-Year Budget and Payment Application Entries.

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-26-03
08-03 Child
Care
Revisions in Child Care Performance Data Collection and Reporting

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD 17-00

03-07-03
18-03 Child
Care
Texas Workforce Commission Subsidized Child Care: Revising Age Eligibility

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-17-03
40-03 Child
Care
Child Care: Tracking and Reporting Discontinuation of Care in the Child Care Service Delivery Application
Includes Attachments:
1.Discontinuation of Care Reasons
2. Form E-2510: Notification of Child Care Eligibility

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

10-01-03
48-03 Child
Care
Child Care: Race and Ethnicity Modifications to the Child Care Service Delivery Application
Includes Attachments:
1. Client, Parent/Caretaker, and Family Member Data Entry Screen Shots
2. OMB Race and Ethnicity Definitions

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

11-18-03
57-03 Child
Care
Local Coordination between Subsidized Child Care Services and Other Early Childhood Programs

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

12-29-03

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Dislocated Worker
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2011 Letters
42-11

Word
PDF
Dislocated
Worker;
TAA;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
Layoff Aversion Guide

RESCISSIONS: None

12-09-11
44-11

Word
PDF
Dislocated
Worker;
TWIST;
WIA
Workforce Investment Act Gold Standard Evaluation
Includes Attachments:
1. Workforce Investment Act Gold Standard Evaluation TWIST Screenshots

RESCISSIONS: None

11-03-11
2010 Letters
01-10

Word
PDF
Dislocated
Worker;
TWIST;
UI
Rapid Response Early Intervention Services
Includes Attachments:
1. Rapid Response Layoff Notification/Action Form and Instructions (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 41-02

01-08-10
35-10

Word
PDF
Dislocated Worker;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Investment Act Individual Employment Plan for Adults and Dislocated Workers Enrolled in Training

RESCISSIONS: None

10-12-10
2008 Letters
01-08

Word
PDF
Veterans;
WIA;
Dislocated Worker
Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Worker Funds: Serving Exiting Military Service Members and Spouses of Active Military Service Members

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 32-05

01-04-08
2005 Letters
73-05,
Chg.1

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Child Care; WIA
Requirements for Disaster National Emergency Grant Participants: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: WD Letter 73-05, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 4)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 4 of WD Letter 73-05

11-08-05
2004 Letters
34-04

Word
PDF
TAA,
Dislocated
Workers
Integration of Trade Services for Dislocated Workers: A Comprehensive Guide

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

08-03-04
2000 Letters
52-00

Word
PDF
Dislocated
Workers
Procedural Changes for Approving Training Contracts Funded by the Trade Adjustment Assistance and North American Free Trade Agreement-Transitional Adjustment Assistance

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

08-22-00

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Equal Opportunity
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2007 Letters
17-07

Word
PDF
Equal
Opportunity
Storage and Use of Disability-Related and Medical Information

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-01-07
18-07

Word
PDF
Equal
Opportunity
Discrimination Complaint Procedures
Includes Attachment:
1. Texas Workforce Solutions Discrimination Complaint Procedures (Word)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-01-07

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ES
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2012 Letters
06-12

Word
PDF
ES;
TAA;
TWIST;
WIA
Amendments to the Trade Act of 1974 Enacted by the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011

RESCISSIONS: None

03-09-12
15-12

Word
PDF
ES;
RRES;
UI;
WorkIn
Texas.com
New Requirements for Emergency Unemployment Compensation Reemployment Services and Reemployment and Eligibility Assessments
Includes Attachments:
1. RES/REA Services Matrix
2. Sample RES/REA Services Outreach Letter

RESCISSIONS: None

04-11-12
32-12

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems' Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2013

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 28-12 (as of October 31, 2012)

10-03-12
2011 Letters
11-11

Word
PDF
ES Employment Service Guide

RESCISSIONS:

WD Letter 30-00
WD Letter 19-03
WD Letter 33-04
WD Letter 03-05
WD Letter 19-05
WD Letter 21-05
WD Letter 23-05, Change 2
WD Letter 26-07
WD Letter 38-07
WD Letter 56-07, Change 1
WD Letter 09-08
WD Letter 24-09
WD Letter 10-10
WD Letter 19-10
03-01-11
2010 Letters
46-09, Chg. 2
Word
PDF
ES;
UI
Texas Back-to-Work Initiative-Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Back-to-Work Initiative: Board Distributions
2. Texas Back-to-Work Initiative: Board Plan Guidelines
3. Texas Back-to-Work Initiative: Employment Option Targets (Excel)
4. Texas Back-to-Work Initiative: Worksite Agreement

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 46-09, Change 1

01-13-10
13-10,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
ES;
Recovery
Act;
TWIST;
UI;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Texas Back-to-Work Initiative - Subsidized Employment - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Back-to-Work Initiative Worksite Agreement (Declining Option) (Word)
2. Texas Back-to-Work Initiative Worksite Agreement (Even Option) (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 13-10

06-08-10
15-10

Word
PDF
ES;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Foreign Labor Certification - Verification of Employment Eligibility
Includes Attachments:
1. Quick Reference Desk Aid for Form I-9
2. Employment Eligibility Verification Certificate (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 70-07, Change 1, WD Letter 70-07, Change 2

03-24-10
2009 Letters
17-09

Word
PDF
ES;
Recovery
Act;
RRES;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Wagner-Peyser Employment Service and Workforce Investment Act Service Delivery Strategies and Integration

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 54-07

06-11-09
48-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Implementation of Amended Chapter 800 Rules for the Deobligation and Reallocation of Commission-Allocated Funds

RESCISSIONS: None

11-20-09
2008 Letters
14-08

Word
PDF
ES;
UI
Modifications to Unemployment Insurance Benefits System Access
Includes Attachment:
1. Unemployment Insurance Benefits System Screens

RESCISSIONS: None

03-19-08

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Financial Reporting
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2012 Letters
29-12

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting
Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 - Update

WD Letter 02-11, Change 1

09-27-12
2011 Letters
04-11

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System Instructions and Other Reporting Information
Includes Attachments:
1. Cost Category Matrix for Allocated Funds (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 14-09, Change 5
WD Letter 44-09, Change 2

03-01-11
40-11

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting
Fiscal Year 2012/Program Year 2011 Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System Instructions
Includes Attachments:
1. Cost Category Matrix (Excel)
2. Cost Category Descriptions

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 03-11

11-03-11
2010 Letters
14-10,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
SNAP
E&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Subsidized Employment Initiatives - Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Documenting and Verifying Low-Income Eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Subsidized Employment Initiatives

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 14-10

07-15-10
16-10,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
Recovery
Act;
TANF;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program - Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 16-10, Change 1

08-09-10
2007 Letters
32-07

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting/
Fiscal
Admin
Semiannual Security Verification Procedures for the Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System
Includes Attachment:
1. Sample Cash Draw and Monthly Expenditure Reporting System Security Report

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-10-07
2006 Letters
47-06

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting
Employment Service Salary and Fringe Benefit Reserve Balances

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 46-05

07-11-06
2005 Letters
44-05

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting
Texas Workforce Commission Online Contract Closeout Process
Includes Attachments:
1. Vendor User Security Matrix
2. Procedures for Creating a Cash Draw Refund

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 22-03

08-09-05

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Fiscal Administration
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2013 Letters
17-13

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Admin
Financial Manual for Grants and Contracts

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 40-05, WD Letter 40-05, Change 1

03-04-13
2011 Letters
19-11

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Admin
Travel Costs
Includes Attachments:
1. Travel Definitions
2. Content Changes from Prior WD Letters

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 05-08, WD Letter 05-08, Change 1

05-23-11
2009 Letters
28-07
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Fiscal
Admin
Limitations on Salaries and Bonuses Paid with Workforce Investment Act and Wagner-Peyser Funds-Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Guidelines for Implementing Public Law 109-234

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 28-07

11-05-09
2008 Letters
21-08

Word
PDF
Fiscal
Admin
Workforce Investment Act Rescission during Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
Includes Attachment:
1. Workforce Investment Act (WIA) - Actual Rescission Amounts by LWDA

RESCISSIONS: None

05-16-08
2007 Letters
32-07

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting/
Fiscal
Admin
Semiannual Security Verification Procedures for the Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System
Includes Attachments:
1. Sample Cash Draw and Monthly Expenditure Reporting System Security Report

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-10-07
2005 Letters
36-05

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Admin
Payment of Royalties on Intellectual Property created with Federal Grant Funds
Includes Attachments:
1. Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 31-04

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

06-13-05
53-05

Word
PDF
Fiscal
Admin
Use Fees for Texas Workforce Commission Buildings
Includes Attachments:
1. FY 2006 Building Use Fee Amounts by LWDA

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

09-15-05
2004 Letters
05-04,
Chg. 1
Child
Care/
Fiscal
Admin
Change and Clarification on Overpayment Recovery of Child Care Related Funds

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 05-04

05-26-04
1998 Letters
154-98

Word
PDF
Fiscal
Admin
Property Management

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

10-13-98

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Fiscal-Allocations
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2013 Letters
23-13

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
SNAP
E&T
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training: Fiscal Year 2013 Additional Allocations of 50/50 Funds

RESCISSIONS: None

04-29-13
25-13

Word
PDF
Fiscal-Allocations;
WIA
Fiscal Year 2014/Program Year 2013 Workforce Investment Act Planning Estimates

RESCISSIONS: None

05-02-13
26-13

Word
PDF
Fiscal-Allocations;
WIA
Fiscal Year 2014/Program Year 2013 Workforce Investment Act Allocations

RESCISSIONS: None

05-14-13
2012 Letters
11-12

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
SNAP
E&T
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training: Fiscal Year 2012 Supplemental Allocations of 100% Federal Funds and 50/50 Funds

RESCISSIONS: None

02-16-12
12-12

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
WIA
Revised Fiscal Year 2012/Program Year 2011 Allocations for Workforce Investment Act Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Alternative Funding

RESCISSIONS: None

02-16-12
13-12

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2013/Program Year 2012 Workforce Investment Act Allocations and Planning Estimates

RESCISSIONS: None

05-10-12
24-12

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2013/Program Year 2012 Allocations

RESCISSIONS: None

07-19-12
31-12

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
SNAP
E&T
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training: Fiscal Year 2013 Supplemental Allocations of 50/50 Funds

None

09-21-12
36-12

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
SNAP
E&T
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training: Fiscal Year 2013 Supplemental Allocations for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents

RESCISSIONS: None

12-03-12
2011 Letters
28-11

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2012/Program Year 2011 Allocations

RESCISSIONS: None

08-09-11
46-11

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Revised Fiscal Year 2012/Program Year 2011 Allocations for Workforce Investment Act Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs

RESCISSIONS: None

11-09-11
47-11

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
SNAP
E&T
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training: Fiscal Year 2012 Supplemental Allocations for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents

RESCISSIONS: None

11-15-11
2010 Letters
08-10

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
SNAP
E&T
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training: Fiscal Year 2010 Supplemental Allocation for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents
Includes Attachment:
1. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Allocations

RESCISSIONS: None

02-11-10
20-10,
Chg. 1
Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2011/Program Year 2010 Workforce Investment Act Allocations and Planning Estimates-Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 20-10

05-14-10
28-10

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2011/Program Year 2010 Allocations and Performance Targets

RESCISSIONS: None

08-27-10
45-10

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
SNAP
E&T
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training: Fiscal Year 2011 Supplemental Allocations for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents
Includes Attachment:
1. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Allocations Fiscal Year 2011

RESCISSIONS: None

12-20-10
2009 Letters
12-09

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Allocations
Includes Attachments:
1. Summary of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Allocations

RESCISSIONS: None

04-13-09
15-09

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
Recovery
Act;
WIA
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Workforce Investment Act Youth Summer Employment Performance Targets
Includes Attachment:
1. Targets for WIA ARRA Youth Summer Employment

RESCISSIONS: None

05-08-09
18-09,
Chg. 1
Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2010/Program Year 2009 Workforce Investment Act Allocations and Planning Estimates: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Summary of FY 2010/PY 2009 Allocations and Planning Estimates

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 18-09

06-11-09
20-09

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Child Care Allocations
Includes Attachments:
1. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Child Care Allocations

RESCISSIONS: None

06-11-09
29-09

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Worker Supplemental Allocations
Includes Attachment:
1. WD Letter 29-09, Attachment 1

RESCISSIONS: None

07-21-09
30-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Fiscal-
Allocations;
Recovery
Act;
WIA
Methodology for Establishing Local Workforce Development Board Performance Targets for the Average Number of Children Served Per Day
Includes Attachments:
1. Methodology for Establishing Board Performance Targets for the Average Number of Children Served Per Day
2. BCY'10 Target Setting Spreadsheet Example

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 49-07 (as of September 30, 2009)

08-03-09
33-09

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2010/Program Year 2009 Allocations and Performance Targets
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission Summary of FY 2010/PY 2009 Allocations
2. Board Contract Year 2010 Performance Targets

RESCISSIONS: None

08-20-09
33-09,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2010/Program Year 2009 Allocations and Performance Targets-Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Texas Workforce Commission Child Care Allocations Changes

RESCISSIONS: Pages 8-9 to WD Letter 33-09, Attachment 1

09-23-09
43-09

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
TAA
Trade Adjustment Assistance Distributions
Includes Attachments:
1. Trade Adjustment Assistance Funding 2010 Initial Contract Amounts

RESCISSIONS: None

09-30-09
2006 Letters
13-06

Word
PDF
Hurricane
Katrina;
Fiscal-
Allocations
Reintegration Counselor Initiative: Funding for Reintegration Counselor Services to Eligible Hurricane Katrina and Rita Evacuees
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission Distribution of Reintegration Counselor Initiative Funds
2. Texas Workforce Commission Reintegration Counselor Initiative Reporting Schedule

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-26-06
13-06
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Fiscal-
Allocations
Reintegration Counselor Initiative: Funding for Reintegration Counselor Services to Eligible Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Evacuees: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission Reintegration Counselor Initiative Updated Reporting Schedule

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Attachment 2 of WD Letter 13-06

03-23-06
13-06,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Fiscal -
Allocations
Reintegration Counselor Initiative: Funding for Reintegration Counselor Services to Eligible Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Evacuees: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission Reintegration Counselor Initiative Updated Reporting Schedule
2. Hurricane Reintegration Career and Life Counselors Job Description

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Attachment 1 of WD Letter 13-06, Change 1

06-26-06

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General
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2013 Letters
13-13

Word
PDF
Admin;
All
Programs;
General
Handling and Protection of Personally Identifiable Information and Other Sensitive Information

RESCISSIONS: None

04-02-13
2011 Letters
38-11,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Admin;
General
Local Memoranda of Understanding with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to Serve Foster Youth - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Sample Memorandum of Understanding Template
2. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Regional Offices and Local Workforce Development Boards Contact Information

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 38-11

12-20-11
2010 Letters
17-10

Word
PDF
General Outreach and Promotional Materials, Advertising, Sponsorships, Employee Apparel, and Award Ceremonies Charged to Grant Awards and Subawards Funded through the Texas Workforce Commission

RESCISSIONS: None

05-11-10
2008 Letters
02-07
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Admin;
General
Procurement of Workforce Services - Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Contractual Relationships of Boards and Professional Employment Organizations under the Managing Director Approach

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 02-07

02-01-08
04-08
Word
PDF
General Procedure for Updating Directory of Workforce Centers and Satellite Offices
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: Office Directory Information Form (Y-9)
2. Attachment 2: Instructions for completing Office Directory Information Form (Y-9)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 53-00

03-28-08
13-08

Word
PDF
Admin;
All
Programs;
General
Security of Personal Identity Data

RESCISSIONS: None

04-01-08
2006 Letters
2005 Letters
06-05

Word
PDF
General Restrictions on Lobbying Activities and Expenditures

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letters 13-00 and 14-00

02-02-05
28-05
Word
PDF
General Texas Workforce Center Support for Health and Human Services Commission Staffing Processes

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-29-05
60-05

Word
PDF
General Implementation of Financial Literacy Training in Workforce Development Services

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

10-28-05
2004 Letters
58-04

Word
PDF
General Plumbing Profession

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

12-03-04

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Hurricanes Katrina/Rita
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2006 Letters
13-06

Word
PDF
Hurricane
Katrina;
Fiscal-
Allocations
Reintegration Counselor Initiative: Funding for Reintegration Counselor Services to Eligible Hurricane Katrina and Rita Evacuees
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission Distribution of Reintegration Counselor Initiative Funds
2. Texas Workforce Commission Reintegration Counselor Initiative Reporting Schedule

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-26-06
13-06
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Fiscal-
Allocations
Reintegration Counselor Initiative: Funding for Reintegration Counselor Services to Eligible Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Evacuees: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission Reintegration Counselor Initiative Updated Reporting Schedule

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Attachment 2 of WD Letter 13-06

03-23-06
13-06,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Fiscal -
Allocations
Reintegration Counselor Initiative: Funding for Reintegration Counselor Services to Eligible Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Evacuees: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission Reintegration Counselor Initiative Updated Reporting Schedule
2. Hurricane Reintegration Career and Life Counselors Job Description

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Attachment 1 of WD Letter 13-06, Change 1

06-26-06
28-06

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Child
Care
Child Care Services for National Emergency Grant Participants in Job Search

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-07-06
41-06,

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita
Charges Related to Child Care Provided to Individuals Affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Includes Attachments:
1. FY 2006 Crosswalk of Accounting Codes (Direct Child Care)
2. Steps for Transferring Direct Child Care Expenditures to CCDF/CCW - Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Budget

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

06-26-06
41-06, Change 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita
Charges Related to Child Care Provided to Individuals Affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Correction
Includes Attachment:
1. WD Letter 41-06, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 3)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 3 of WD Letter 41-06

09-15-06
46-06

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita
Use of Child Care and Development Fund Matching Funds under the Waiver of State Match for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

07-17-06
2005 Letters
73-05

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Child Care;
WIA
Requirements for Disaster National Emergency Grant Participants

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

09-29-05
73-05,
Chg.1

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Child Care;
WIA
Requirements for Disaster National Emergency Grant Participants: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: WD Letter 73-05, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 4)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 4 of WD Letter 73-05

11-08-05

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Performance
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2013 Letters
18-13

Word
PDF
Admin;
Performance
Board Contract Year 2013 Incentive Awards
Includes Attachment:
1. Board Classifications and Incentive Award Criteria for Board Contract Year 2013

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 04-12

03-04-13
2012 Letters
32-12

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems' Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2013

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 28-12 (as of October 31, 2012)

10-03-12
2011 Letters
31-11

Word
PDF
Performance Board Contract Year 2012/Program Year 2011 Performance Targets

RESCISSIONS: None

08-18-11
2009 Letters

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Project RIO
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2012 Letters
32-12

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems' Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2013

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 28-12 (as of October 31, 2012)

10-03-12
2011 Letters
29-11

Word
PDF
Project
RIO;
TWIST
Closeout of Project Reintegration of Offenders Services
Includes Attachments:
1. Fidelity Bond Certification Form

RESCISSIONS: WD Letters 51-04, 48-05, 69-07, 30-10; Technical Assistance Bulletins 42, 91, 127, 164

08-24-11
2010 Letters
27-10

Word
PDF
Admin;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Local Workforce Development Board Transportation Policies to Safeguard against the Misuse of Funds

RESCISSIONS: None

06-28-10
2009 Letters
48-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Implementation of Amended Chapter 800 Rules for the Deobligation and Reallocation of Commission-Allocated Funds

RESCISSIONS: None

11-20-09
2008 Letters
08-08

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Implementation of the New Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Rules
Includes Attachments:
1. Chapter 823: Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Matrix
2. Sample Written Determination (English and Spanish versions)
3. Sample Customer Rights and Complaint Resolution Procedures and Customer Complaint Form (English and Spanish versions)
4. Sample Complaint Log
5. Sample Notice of Board Hearing and Hearing Guidelines (English and Spanish versions)

RESCISSIONS: None

04-29-08
2007 Letters
33-07

Word
PDF
Choices;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TAA;
TWIST;
WIA
Training Services Information in The Workforce Information System of Texas

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 33-03, Change 1

06-06-07

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Rapid Reemployment System (RRES)
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2012 Letters
15-12

Word
PDF
ES;
RRES;
UI;
WorkIn
Texas.com
New Requirements for Emergency Unemployment Compensation Reemployment Services and Reemployment and Eligibility Assessments
Includes Attachments:
1. RES/REA Services Matrix
2. Sample RES/REA Services Outreach Letter

RESCISSIONS: None

04-11-12
2009 Letters
17-09

Word
PDF
ES;
Recovery
Act;
RRES;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Wagner-Peyser Employment Service and Workforce Investment Act Service Delivery Strategies and Integration

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 54-07

06-11-09
2007 Letters
34-07

Word
PDF
WIA;
Adult
Basic
Education;
Rapid
Response
Coordination of Rapid Response Services with Adult Education Providers

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-22-07

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Recovery Act
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2011 Letters
04-11

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System Instructions and Other Reporting Information
Includes Attachments:
1. Cost Category Matrix for Allocated Funds (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 14-09, Change 5
WD Letter 44-09, Change 2

03-01-11
2010 Letters
25-09,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
WIA
Contracting with Institutions of Higher Education and Other Eligible Training Providers - Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 25-09

04-12-10
39-09,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TWIST;
WIA
Submitting Prospective Information on ARRA- and WIA-Funded Direct Contracts with Institutions of Higher Education and Other Eligible Training Providers
Includes Attachment:
1. Required Information on ARRA- and WIA-Funded Direct Contracts with Institutions of Higher Education and Other Eligible Training Providers (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 39-09

05-18-10
52-09,
Chg. 1
Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TAA;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009-Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 52-09

02-02-10
13-10,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
ES;
Recovery
Act;
TWIST;
UI;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Texas Back-to-Work Initiative - Subsidized Employment - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Back-to-Work Initiative Worksite Agreement (Declining Option) (Word)
2. Texas Back-to-Work Initiative Worksite Agreement (Even Option) (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 13-10

06-08-10
16-10,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
Recovery
Act;
TANF;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program - Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 16-10, Change 1

08-09-10
24-10

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
Veterans;
WorkIn
Texas.com;
WOTC
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Conditional Certification Process
Includes Attachments:
1. Wage Record Interchange System Instructions for Disconnected Youth
2. Work Opportunity Tax Credit ES77 Database Instructions
3. Work Opportunity Tax Credit ES77 Database Desk Aid

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 28-08

05-03-10
25-10,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TANF;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program Implementation Guide - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program Implementation Guide (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 25-10

07-09-10
26-10

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TANF;
WIA
Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program: Participation of Youth from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Texas School for the Deaf

RESCISSIONS: None

06-15-10
2009 Letters
12-09

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Allocations
Includes Attachments:
1. Summary of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Allocations

RESCISSIONS: None

04-13-09
13-09

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
WIA
Workforce Investment Act: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Implementation Guide

RESCISSIONS: None

05-14-09
13-09,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TWIST;
WIA
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Waivers for Youth Served Outside the Summer Months

RESCISSIONS: None

10-23-09
13-09,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
WIA
Workforce Investment Act: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Implementation Guide - Correction
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 13-09, Change 2, Attachment 1 (Page 4)

RESCISSIONS: Page 4 of WD Letter 13-09

11-09-09
15-09

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
Recovery
Act;
WIA
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Workforce Investment Act Youth Summer Employment Performance Targets
Includes Attachment:
1. Targets for WIA ARRA Youth Summer Employment

RESCISSIONS: None

05-08-09
17-09

Word
PDF
ES;
Recovery
Act;
RRES;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Wagner-Peyser Employment Service and Workforce Investment Act Service Delivery Strategies and Integration

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 54-07

06-11-09
20-09

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Child Care Allocations
Includes Attachments:
1. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Child Care Allocations

RESCISSIONS: None

06-11-09
29-09

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Worker Supplemental Allocations
Includes Attachment:
1. WD Letter 29-09, Attachment 1

RESCISSIONS: None

07-21-09
30-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Fiscal-
Allocations;
Recovery
Act;
WIA
Methodology for Establishing Local Workforce Development Board Performance Targets for the Average Number of Children Served Per Day
Includes Attachments:
1. Methodology for Establishing Board Performance Targets for the Average Number of Children Served Per Day
2. BCY'10 Target Setting Spreadsheet Example

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 49-07 (as of September 30, 2009)

08-03-09
34-09

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
SNAP
E&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA
Transportation Services and Job Access and Reverse Commute Projects
Includes Attachments:
1. Job Access and Reverse Commute Fact Sheet

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 14-07, WD Letter 14-07, Change 1, WD Letter 65-07

09-15-09
56-09

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TANF/
Choices
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Subsidized Employment Initiatives
Includes Attachments:
1. TANF Subsidized Employment Initiative Plan (Word)

RESCISSIONS: None

11-30-09

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SNAP E&T (FSE&T)
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2013 Letters
06-13

Word
PDF
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
WIA
WorkIn
Texas.com
Documenting Services and Participant Contact in The Workforce Information System of Texas Counselor Notes
Includes Attachment:
1. Sample Comprehensive Narrative Entries for TWIST Counselor Notes

RESCISSIONS: None

01-29-13
23-13

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
SNAP
E&T
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training: Fiscal Year 2013 Additional Allocations of 50/50 Funds

RESCISSIONS: None

04-29-13
2012 Letters
11-12

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
SNAP
E&T
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training: Fiscal Year 2012 Supplemental Allocations of 100% Federal Funds and 50/50 Funds

RESCISSIONS: None

02-16-12
31-12

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
SNAP
E&T
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training: Fiscal Year 2013 Supplemental Allocations of 50/50 Funds

None

09-21-12
32-12

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems' Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2013

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 28-12 (as of October 31, 2012)

10-03-12
36-12

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
SNAP
E&T
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training: Fiscal Year 2013 Supplemental Allocations for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents

RESCISSIONS: None

12-03-12
2011 Letters
47-11

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
SNAP
E&T
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training: Fiscal Year 2012 Supplemental Allocations for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents

RESCISSIONS: None

11-15-11
2010 Letters
07-10

Word
PDF
SNAP
E&T
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training: Fiscal Year 2010 Funding and the Provision of Services

RESCISSIONS: None

02-11-10
08-10

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
SNAP
E&T
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training: Fiscal Year 2010 Supplemental Allocation for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents
Includes Attachment:
1. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Allocations

RESCISSIONS: None

02-11-10
14-10,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
SNAP
E&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Subsidized Employment Initiatives - Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Documenting and Verifying Low-Income Eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Subsidized Employment Initiatives

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 14-10

07-15-10
27-10

Word
PDF
Admin;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Local Workforce Development Board Transportation Policies to Safeguard against the Misuse of Funds

RESCISSIONS: None

06-28-10
45-10

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
SNAP
E&T
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training: Fiscal Year 2011 Supplemental Allocations for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents
Includes Attachment:
1. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Allocations Fiscal Year 2011

RESCISSIONS: None

12-20-10
2009 Letters
09-09

Word
PDF
SNAP
E&T
Changing the Name of Food Stamp Employment and Training to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training

RESCISSIONS: None

04-03-09
34-09

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
SNAP
E&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA
Transportation Services and Job Access and Reverse Commute Projects
Includes Attachments:
1. Job Access and Reverse Commute Fact Sheet

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 14-07, WD Letter 14-07, Change 1, WD Letter 65-07

09-15-09
48-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Implementation of Amended Chapter 800 Rules for the Deobligation and Reallocation of Commission-Allocated Funds

RESCISSIONS: None

11-20-09
2008 Letters
08-08

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Implementation of the New Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Rules
Includes Attachments:
1. Chapter 823: Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Matrix
2. Sample Written Determination (English and Spanish versions)
3. Sample Customer Rights and Complaint Resolution Procedures and Customer Complaint Form (English and Spanish versions)
4. Sample Complaint Log
5. Sample Notice of Board Hearing and Hearing Guidelines (English and Spanish versions)

RESCISSIONS: None

04-29-08
10-08

Word
PDF
FSE&T Food Stamp Employment and Training: A Comprehensive Guide

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 62-98, WD Letter 12-03, WD Letter 13-03, Change 1, WD Letter 20-03, WD Letter 18-05, Change 1

05-29-08
2007 Letters
16-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Choices;
FSE&T;
WIA
Implementation of the New Child Care Services Rules

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-23-07
33-07

Word
PDF
Choices;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TAA;
TWIST;
WIA
Training Services Information in The Workforce Information System of Texas

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 33-03, Change 1

06-06-07
2006 Letters
50-06,
Chg.1

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita
Food Stamp Employment and Training: Additional Funding for Eligible Hurricane Katrina Evacuees: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission Distribution of Additional Food Stamp Employment and Training Hurricane Funds
2. Instructions for Generating a Letter for Hurricane Katrina Evacuees Who are Exempt Food Stamp Recipients
3. Sample Verification Form

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 50-06

08-23-06
2004 Letters
01-04 TANF/
Choices;
FSE&T;
Child
Care
Accessing Information in the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System
Includes Attachments:
1. Computer Security Agreement (Form 4014)
2. Request For Applications & System Access (Form 4743)
3. Instructions for Completing Forms 4743 and 4014

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-26-04

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TANF/Choices
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2013 Letters
07-13

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TANF/
Choices
2013 Earned Income Tax Credit for Employed Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Recipients and Other Low-Income Workers

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 49-11

01-11-13
06-13

Word
PDF
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
WIA
WorkIn
Texas.com
Documenting Services and Participant Contact in The Workforce Information System of Texas Counselor Notes
Includes Attachment:
1. Sample Comprehensive Narrative Entries for TWIST Counselor Notes

RESCISSIONS: None

01-29-13
08-13

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
Implementation of Amended Chapter 811, Choices Rules
Includes Attachment:
1. Chapter 811 Choices Rules Matrix

RESCISSIONS: None

02-06-13
2012 Letters
22-12

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Choices Self-Employment

RESCISSIONS: None

07-31-12
32-12

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems' Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2013

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 28-12 (as of October 31, 2012)

10-03-12
2011 Letters
08-11

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
Choices Guide

RESCISSIONS:

WD Letter 123-98
WD Letter 118-99
WD Letter 01-00
WD Letter 27-00
WD Letter 27-00, Change 1
WD Letter 46-00, Change 1
WD Letter 35-01
WD Letter 37-01
WD Letter 37-01, Change 1
WD Letter 02-02
WD Letter 09-02
WD Letter 05-05
WD Letter 29-06
WD Letter 12-07
WD Letter 23-07, Change 1
WD Letter 36-07
WD Letter 36-07, Change 1
WD Letter 41-07, Change 2
WD Letter 58-07
WD Letter 59-07
WD Letter 62-07, Change 1
WD Letter 62-07, Change 2
WD Letter 39-08
WD Letter 40-08, Change 1
WD Letter 08-09
Technical Assistance Bulletin 30
Technical Assistance Bulletin 31
Technical Assistance Bulletin 32
Technical Assistance Bulletin 46
Technical Assistance Bulletin 47
Technical Assistance Bulletin 55
Technical Assistance Bulletin 66
Technical Assistance Bulletin 68
Technical Assistance Bulletin 70
Technical Assistance Bulletin 77
Technical Assistance Bulletin 80
Technical Assistance Bulletin 132
Technical Assistance Bulletin 133
Technical Assistance Bulletin 143
Technical Assistance Bulletin 152
Technical Assistance Bulletin 168
Technical Assistance Bulletin 170
Technical Assistance Bulletin 190
Technical Assistance Bulletin 202
Technical Assistance Bulletin 207
Technical Assistance Bulletin 221
02-17-11
37-11

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Including Nonreported Attendance in Local Workforce Development Board Attendance Policies -- Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: Including Absences and Z-Days with Variable Schedules Examples

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 12-11

09-26-11
2010 Letters
27-08,
Chg.1
Word
PDF
TANF;
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA
Guidelines for the Provision of Nonmonetary Incentives for Workforce Investment Act and Choices Participant

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 27-08

06-18-10
14-10,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
SNAP
E&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Subsidized Employment Initiatives - Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Documenting and Verifying Low-Income Eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Subsidized Employment Initiatives

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 14-10

07-15-10
16-10,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
Recovery
Act;
TANF;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program - Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 16-10, Change 1

08-09-10
25-10,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TANF;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program Implementation Guide - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program Implementation Guide (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 25-10

07-09-10
26-10

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TANF;
WIA
Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program: Participation of Youth from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Texas School for the Deaf

RESCISSIONS: None

06-15-10
27-10

Word
PDF
Admin;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Local Workforce Development Board Transportation Policies to Safeguard against the Misuse of Funds

RESCISSIONS: None

06-28-10
2009 Letters
34-09

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
SNAP
E&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA
Transportation Services and Job Access and Reverse Commute Projects
Includes Attachments:
1. Job Access and Reverse Commute Fact Sheet

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 14-07, WD Letter 14-07, Change 1, WD Letter 65-07

09-15-09
48-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Implementation of Amended Chapter 800 Rules for the Deobligation and Reallocation of Commission-Allocated Funds

RESCISSIONS: None

11-20-09
49-09

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
The Workforce Information System of Texas and System Services Matrix Updates
Includes Attachments:
1. System Services Matrix Category Definitions
2. TWIST Service Code Changes

RESCISSIONS: None

10-22-09
53-09

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Guidelines for Safeguarding the Issuance of Nonmonetary Incentives for Workforce Investment Act and Choices Participants

RESCISSIONS: None

12-23-09
56-09

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TANF/
Choices
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Subsidized Employment Initiatives
Includes Attachments:
1. TANF Subsidized Employment Initiative Plan (Word)

RESCISSIONS: None

11-30-09
2008 Letters
61-06,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA
Literacy and Numeracy Testing for Out-of-School Youth: Revised
Includes Attachment:
1. WD Letter 61-06, Change 2, Attachment 1 (Page 4)

RESCISSIONS: Page 4, WD Letter 61-06, Change 1, Attachment 1

04-01-08
08-08

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Implementation of the New Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Rules
Includes Attachments:
1. Chapter 823: Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Matrix
2. Sample Written Determination (English and Spanish versions)
3. Sample Customer Rights and Complaint Resolution Procedures and Customer Complaint Form (English and Spanish versions)
4. Sample Complaint Log
5. Sample Notice of Board Hearing and Hearing Guidelines (English and Spanish versions)

RESCISSIONS: None

04-29-08
2007 Letters
61-06,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA
Literacy and Numeracy Testing for Out-of-School Youth: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Administering the Test of Adult Basic Education
2. Procedures for Entering Test of Adult Basic Education Scores in TWIST

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 61-06

03-01-07
11-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care,
TANF/
Choices
Definition of Parent under the New Child Care Services Rules and Determining In Loco Parentis
Includes Attachments:
1. In Loco Parentis Matrix
2. §809.2(14) Definition of Parent-Waiver Request Letter

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-05-07
16-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Choices;
FSE&T;
WIA
Implementation of the New Child Care Services Rules

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-23-07
33-07

Word
PDF
Choices;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TAA;
TWIST;
WIA
Training Services Information in The Workforce Information System of Texas

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 33-03, Change 1

06-06-07
2005 Letters
08-05

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices,
Adult
Basic
Education
Test of Adult Basic Education Forms 9&10

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 114-99

01-13-05
2004 Letters
01-04 TANF/
Choices;
FSE&T;
Child
Care
Accessing Information in the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System
Includes Attachments:
1. Computer Security Agreement (Form 4014)
2. Request For Applications & System Access (Form 4743)
3. Instructions for Completing Forms 4743 and 4014

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-26-04

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TAA
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2013 Letters
06-13

Word
PDF
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
WIA
WorkIn
Texas.com
Documenting Services and Participant Contact in The Workforce Information System of Texas Counselor Notes
Includes Attachment:
1. Sample Comprehensive Narrative Entries for TWIST Counselor Notes

RESCISSIONS: None

01-29-13
2012 Letters
06-12

Word
PDF
ES;
TAA;
TWIST;
WIA
Amendments to the Trade Act of 1974 Enacted by the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011

RESCISSIONS: None

03-09-12
27-12

Word
PDF
TAA;
TWIST
Waiver of the Training Requirement under the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 07-12

09-06-12
32-12

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems' Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2013

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 28-12 (as of October 31, 2012)

10-03-12
2011 Letters
23-09,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
TAA;
WIA
State Data Validation Requirements-Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 23-09, Change 1

02-15-11
10-11

Word
PDF
TAA;
TWIST
Trade Adjustment Assistance Reporting Requirements

RESCISSIONS: None

03-10-11
18-11

Word
PDF
TAA;
TWIST
Trade Adjustment Assistance Remedial Training

RESCISSIONS: None

05-10-11
42-11

Word
PDF
Dislocated
Worker;
TAA;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
Layoff Aversion Guide

RESCISSIONS: None

12-09-11
2010 Letters
52-09,
Chg. 1
Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TAA;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009-Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 52-09

02-02-10
06-10

Word
PDF
TAA Trade Adjustment Assistance: Statewide Commuting Area and Reasonable Cost of Training Standard

RESCISSIONS: None

02-02-10
27-10

Word
PDF
Admin;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Local Workforce Development Board Transportation Policies to Safeguard against the Misuse of Funds

RESCISSIONS: None

06-28-10
2009 Letters
43-09

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
TAA
Trade Adjustment Assistance Distributions
Includes Attachments:
1. Trade Adjustment Assistance Funding 2010 Initial Contract Amounts

RESCISSIONS: None

09-30-09
48-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Implementation of Amended Chapter 800 Rules for the Deobligation and Reallocation of Commission-Allocated Funds

RESCISSIONS: None

11-20-09
58-09

Word
PDF
TAA;
WIA
The Workforce Information System of Texas: Providing Workforce Investment Act Support Services to Trade Adjustment Assistance Participants

RESCISSIONS: None

12-21-09
2007 Letters
33-07

Word
PDF
Choices;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TAA;
TWIST;
WIA
Training Services Information in The Workforce Information System of Texas

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 33-03, Change 1

06-06-07
2006 Letters
19-06

Word
PDF
TAA Trade Adjustment Assistance Live Meeting Training

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-23-06
2004 Letters
34-04

Word
PDF
TAA,
Dislocated Workers
Integration of Trade Services for Dislocated Workers: A Comprehensive Guide

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

08-03-04

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Testing
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2007 Letters
13-07

Word
PDF
All
Programs;
Testing
Use of Commercially Developed Tests to Refer Job Seekers to Employment Opportunities

EXPIRES: None
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 82-98

04-12-07

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TWIST
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2013 Letters
01-13
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TWIST
Notifying Parents When Child Care Providers Are Disqualified from the Child and Adult Care Food Program—Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: Parent Parent Notification of Child Care Provider Disqualified from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (Word) (Spanish (Word))

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 01-13

05-15-13
05-13

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Notice to Child Care Providers regarding Child Care Attendance Automation System Responsibilities and Reporting Requirements—Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 60-09, Change 2

01-23-13
06-13

Word
PDF
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
WIA
WorkIn
Texas.com
Documenting Services and Participant Contact in The Workforce Information System of Texas Counselor Notes
Includes Attachment:
1. Sample Comprehensive Narrative Entries for TWIST Counselor Notes

RESCISSIONS: None

01-29-13
14-13

Word
PDF
TWIST The Workforce Information System of Texas: New Fund Code for Non-Texas Workforce Commission-Funded Grants

RESCISSIONS: None

03-12-13
19-13

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TWIST
Verification of Identity for At-Risk Child Care Cases
Includes Attachments:
1. Acceptable Documentation for Verifying Identity

RESCISSIONS: None

04-02-13
2012 Letters
32-03,
Chg. 4

Word
PDF
TWIST;
WIA
Workforce Investment Act: Updated Workforce Investment Act Eligibility Guidelines Desk References

WD Letter 32-03, Change 3; Technical Assistance Bulletin 195

09-17-12
03-12,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
TWIST;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Access and Security in The Workforce Information System of Texas and WorkInTexas.com - Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 03-12

05-15-12
06-12

Word
PDF
ES;
TAA;
TWIST;
WIA
Amendments to the Trade Act of 1974 Enacted by the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011

RESCISSIONS: None

03-09-12
17-12

Word
PDF
All
Programs;
TWIST
Capturing Training-Related Employment Data in The Workforce Information System of Texas

RESCISSIONS: None

06-26-12
21-12
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TWIST
Board Contract Year 2013 Federal Poverty Guidelines and State Median Income Amounts for Determining Eligibility and Parent Share of Cost for Child Care Services - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Board Contract Year 2013 Income Limit Eligibility Code Card for Child Care Services
2. Income Ranges for Parent Share of Cost Assessment

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 21-12

08-09-12
22-12

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Choices Self-Employment

RESCISSIONS: None

07-31-12
26-12

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TWIST
Senate Bill 264: Quality Child Care Indicators - Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 48-11

08-31-12
27-12

Word
PDF
TAA;
TWIST
Waiver of the Training Requirement under the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 07-12

09-06-12
30-12,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TWIST
Child Care Local Match Process - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Child Care Local Match Contribution Agreement (Word)
2. Child Care Local Match Agreement Amendment (Word)
3. Texas Workforce Commission Local Match Pledge Payment Coupon and Certification of Expenditures Form (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 30-12

11-02-12
32-12

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems' Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2013

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 28-12 (as of October 31, 2012)

10-03-12
2011 Letters
10-11

Word
PDF
TAA;
TWIST
Trade Adjustment Assistance Reporting Requirements

RESCISSIONS: None

03-10-11
15-11,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TWIST
Parent Share of Cost Policy — Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Parent Share of Cost Sliding Fee Scale Based on Family Size and Gross Monthly Income

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 15-11

06-15-11
18-11

Word
PDF
TAA;
TWIST
Trade Adjustment Assistance Remedial Training

RESCISSIONS: None

05-10-11
25-11

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TWIST
Collecting Monetary Sanctions Imposed on Parents

RESCISSIONS: None

08-09-11
29-11

Word
PDF
Project
RIO;
TWIST
Closeout of Project Reintegration of Offenders Services
Includes Attachments:
1. Fidelity Bond Certification Form

RESCISSIONS: WD Letters 51-04, 48-05, 69-07, 30-10; Technical Assistance Bulletins 42, 91, 127, 164

08-24-11
30-11

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TWIST
Senate Bill 400: Texas Rising Star Provider Participation in the Texas Procurement and Support Services Cooperative Purchasing Program

RESCISSIONS: None

08-18-11
34-11

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TWIST
Children Receiving or Needing Protective Services -- Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Protective Service Action 11-088, "Day Care Changes," August 24, 2011

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 21-07

09-22-11
37-11

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Including Nonreported Attendance in Local Workforce Development Board Attendance Policies -- Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: Including Absences and Z-Days with Variable Schedules Examples

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 12-11

09-26-11
42-11

Word
PDF
Dislocated
Worker;
TAA;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
Layoff Aversion Guide

RESCISSIONS: None

12-09-11
44-11

Word
PDF
Dislocated
Worker;
TWIST;
WIA
Workforce Investment Act Gold Standard Evaluation
Includes Attachments:
1. Workforce Investment Act Gold Standard Evaluation TWIST Screenshots

RESCISSIONS: None

11-03-11
2010 Letters
27-08,
Chg.1
Word
PDF
TANF;
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA
Guidelines for the Provision of Nonmonetary Incentives for Workforce Investment Act and Choices Participant

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 27-08

06-18-10
39-09,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TWIST;
WIA
Submitting Prospective Information on ARRA- and WIA-Funded Direct Contracts with Institutions of Higher Education and Other Eligible Training Providers
Includes Attachment:
1. Required Information on ARRA- and WIA-Funded Direct Contracts with Institutions of Higher Education and Other Eligible Training Providers (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 39-09

05-18-10
52-09,
Chg. 1
Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TAA;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009-Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 52-09

02-02-10
01-10

Word
PDF
Dislocated
Worker;
TWIST;
UI
Rapid Response Early Intervention Services
Includes Attachments:
1. Rapid Response Layoff Notification/Action Form and Instructions (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 41-02

01-08-10
12-10
Word
PDF
All
Programs;
TWIST
New Texas Workforce Center Customer Tracking Interface
Includes Attachment:
1. Functionality Chart

RESCISSIONS: None

03-09-10
13-10,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
ES;
Recovery
Act;
TWIST;
UI;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Texas Back-to-Work Initiative - Subsidized Employment - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Back-to-Work Initiative Worksite Agreement (Declining Option) (Word)
2. Texas Back-to-Work Initiative Worksite Agreement (Even Option) (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 13-10

06-08-10
14-10,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
SNAP
E&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Subsidized Employment Initiatives - Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Documenting and Verifying Low-Income Eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Subsidized Employment Initiatives

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 14-10

07-15-10
16-10,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
Recovery
Act;
TANF;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program - Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 16-10, Change 1

08-09-10
25-10,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TANF;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program Implementation Guide - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program Implementation Guide (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 25-10

07-09-10
35-10

Word
PDF
Dislocated Worker;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkInTexas.com
Workforce Investment Act Individual Employment Plan for Adults and Dislocated Workers Enrolled in Training

RESCISSIONS: None

10-12-10
2009 Letters
06-07,
Chg. 3

Word
PDF
TWIST;
WIA
The Workforce Information System of Texas: New Data Integrity Process - Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 06-07, Change 2

06-01-09
13-09,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TWIST;
WIA
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Waivers for Youth Served Outside the Summer Months

RESCISSIONS: None

10-23-09
17-09

Word
PDF
ES;
Recovery
Act;
RRES;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Wagner-Peyser Employment Service and Workforce Investment Act Service Delivery Strategies and Integration

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 54-07

06-11-09
34-09

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
SNAP
E&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA
Transportation Services and Job Access and Reverse Commute Projects
Includes Attachments:
1. Job Access and Reverse Commute Fact Sheet

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 14-07, WD Letter 14-07, Change 1, WD Letter 65-07

09-15-09
38-09

Word
PDF
TWIST;
All
Programs
Changes to Reporting Training Activities in The Workforce Information System of Texas

RESCISSIONS: TA Bulletin 117

09-16-09
49-09

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
The Workforce Information System of Texas and System Services Matrix Updates
Includes Attachments:
1. System Services Matrix Category Definitions
2. TWIST Service Code Changes

RESCISSIONS: None

10-22-09
55-09

Word
PDF
TWIST;
UI;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Commission-Approved Training for Unemployment Insurance Claimants
Includes Attachments:
1. Claimant Training Notification Letter
2. TWIST Screenshot

RESCISSIONS: None

11-06-09
2008 Letters
61-06,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA
Literacy and Numeracy Testing for Out-of-School Youth: Revised
Includes Attachment:
1. WD Letter 61-06, Change 2, Attachment 1 (Page 4)

RESCISSIONS: Page 4, WD Letter 61-06, Change 1, Attachment 1

04-01-08
2007 Letters
61-06,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA
Literacy and Numeracy Testing for Out-of-School Youth: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Administering the Test of Adult Basic Education
2. Procedures for Entering Test of Adult Basic Education Scores in TWIST

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 61-06

03-01-07
27-07

Word
PDF
TWIST;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Integrated Data Collection and Performance Management
Includes Attachment:
1. Integrated Data Collection and Performance Management Reference

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 30-03, Change 1
WD Letter 52-04
WD Letter 55-04
WD Letter 16-05
WD Letter 65-05

08-01-07
31-07

Word
PDF
TWIST
WIA
Workforce Investment Act: Ineligible Participants

RESCISSIONS: None

07-03-07
33-07

Word
PDF
Choices;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TAA;
TWIST;
WIA
Training Services Information in The Workforce Information System of Texas

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 33-03, Change 1

06-06-07
2005 Letters
75-05

Word
PDF
TWIST New Forms for The Workforce Information System of Texas
Includes Attachments:
1. TWIST Forms

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letters 16-03 and 16-03, Change 1

10-28-05
2004 Letters
15-04

Word
PDF
Vets/
TWIST
Documenting Eligibility Information for Veterans and Other Eligible Persons in The Workforce Information System of Texas and WorkInTexas.com
Includes Attachments:
1. TWIST Intake Common Menu Selection Screen (Word)
2. WorkInTexas.com General Details Screen (Word)
3. WorkInTexas.com Military Details – Veteran Screen (Word)
4. WorkInTexas.com Military Details – Other Eligible Person Screen (Word)
5. WorkInTexas.com Program Information – Special Client Groups Screen (Word)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RECISSIONS: None

11-03-04
15-04,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Vets/
TWIST
Documenting Eligibility Information for Veterans and Other Eligible Persons in The Workforce Information System of Texas and WorkInTexas.com: Correction
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 15-04, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 1) (Word)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RECISSIONS: Page 1 of WD Letter 15-04

11-05-04
45-04

Word
PDF
TWIST The Workforce Information System of Texas: Workforce Investment Act Training Services

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

12-17-04
2001 Letters
18-01

Word
PDF
TWIST The Workforce Information System of Texas: Activity Codes for Objective Assessment and Individual Service Strategy for Workforce Investment Act Youth

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-15-01

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UI
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2012 Letters
01-12

Word
PDF
UI Unemployment Insurance Weekly Work Search Contact Requirements

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 51-05

01-12-12
15-12

Word
PDF
ES;
RRES;
UI;
WorkIn
Texas.com
New Requirements for Emergency Unemployment Compensation Reemployment Services and Reemployment and Eligibility Assessments
Includes Attachments:
1. RES/REA Services Matrix
2. Sample RES/REA Services Outreach Letter

RESCISSIONS: None

04-11-12
2011 Letters
42-11

Word
PDF
Dislocated
Worker;
TAA;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
Layoff Aversion Guide

RESCISSIONS: None

12-09-11
2010 Letters
46-09, Chg. 2
Word
PDF
ES;
UI
Texas Back-to-Work Initiative-Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Back-to-Work Initiative: Board Distributions
2. Texas Back-to-Work Initiative: Board Plan Guidelines
3. Texas Back-to-Work Initiative: Employment Option Targets (Excel)
4. Texas Back-to-Work Initiative: Worksite Agreement

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 46-09, Change 1

01-13-10
52-09,
Chg. 1
Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TAA;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009-Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 52-09

02-02-10
01-10

Word
PDF
Dislocated
Worker;
TWIST;
UI
Rapid Response Early Intervention Services
Includes Attachments:
1. Rapid Response Layoff Notification/Action Form and Instructions (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 41-02

01-08-10
13-10,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
ES;
Recovery
Act;
TWIST;
UI;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Texas Back-to-Work Initiative - Subsidized Employment - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Back-to-Work Initiative Worksite Agreement (Declining Option) (Word)
2. Texas Back-to-Work Initiative Worksite Agreement (Even Option) (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 13-10

06-08-10
16-10,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
Recovery
Act;
TANF;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program - Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 16-10, Change 1

08-09-10
25-10,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TANF;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program Implementation Guide - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program Implementation Guide (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 25-10

07-09-10
2009 Letters
17-09

Word
PDF
ES;
Recovery
Act;
RRES;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Wagner-Peyser Employment Service and Workforce Investment Act Service Delivery Strategies and Integration

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 54-07

06-11-09
55-09

Word
PDF
TWIST;
UI;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Commission-Approved Training for Unemployment Insurance Claimants
Includes Attachments:
1. Claimant Training Notification Letter
2. TWIST Screenshot

RESCISSIONS: None

11-06-09
2008 Letters
14-08

Word
PDF
ES;
UI
Modifications to Unemployment Insurance Benefits System Access
Includes Attachment:
1. Unemployment Insurance Benefits System Screens

RESCISSIONS: None

03-19-08
2005 Letters
17-05

Word
PDF
WorkIn
Texas,
UI
New Unemployment Insurance Minimum Pay Reduction Requirements in WorkInTexas.com
Includes Attachments:
1. Sample Job Seeker Home Page
2. Sample Job Match-Matching Option Details Screen
3. Sample Staff Job Seeker Home Screen

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

07-14-05

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Veterans
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2011 Letters
35-11

Word
PDF
All
Programs;
Veterans
Priority of Service for Eligible Veterans - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Sample Self-Attestation Form (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 04-09, Change 3

11-03-11
2010 Letters
24-10

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
Veterans;
WorkIn
Texas.com;
WOTC
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Conditional Certification Process
Includes Attachments:
1. Wage Record Interchange System Instructions for Disconnected Youth
2. Work Opportunity Tax Credit ES77 Database Instructions
3. Work Opportunity Tax Credit ES77 Database Desk Aid

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 28-08

05-03-10
2008 Letters
01-08

Word
PDF
Veterans;
WIA;
Dislocated Worker
Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Worker Funds: Serving Exiting Military Service Members and Spouses of Active Military Service Members

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 32-05

01-04-08
2005 Letters
58-05

Word
PDF
Veterans Employment Assistance Programs For Certain Families of Military Personnel

EXPIRES: CONTINUING
RESCISSIONS: None

08-31-05
2004 Letters
15-04

Word
PDF
Vets/
TWIST
Documenting Eligibility Information for Veterans and Other Eligible Persons in The Workforce Information System of Texas and WorkInTexas.com
Includes Attachments:
1. TWIST Intake Common Menu Selection Screen (Word)
2. WorkInTexas.com General Details Screen (Word)
3. WorkInTexas.com Military Details – Veteran Screen (Word)
4. WorkInTexas.com Military Details – Other Eligible Person Screen (Word)
5. WorkInTexas.com Program Information – Special Client Groups Screen (Word)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RECISSIONS: None

11-03-04
15-04,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Vets/
TWIST
Documenting Eligibility Information for Veterans and Other Eligible Persons in The Workforce Information System of Texas and WorkInTexas.com: Correction
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 15-04, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 1) (Word)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RECISSIONS: Page 1 of WD Letter 15-04

11-05-04

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Workforce Investment Act
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2013 Letters
06-13

Word
PDF
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
WIA
WorkIn
Texas.com
Documenting Services and Participant Contact in The Workforce Information System of Texas Counselor Notes
Includes Attachment:
1. Sample Comprehensive Narrative Entries for TWIST Counselor Notes

RESCISSIONS: None

01-29-13
11-13

Word
PDF
WIA Guidelines for Implementing Workforce Investment Act Waivers

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 34-12

01-31-13
16-13,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
WIA Workforce Investment Act: WIA Eligibility Guidelines: Income Guidelines Desk Reference

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 16-13

05-02-13
21-13

Word
PDF
WIA Workforce Investment Act: Minimum Expenditure Rate for Out-of-School Youth

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 39-06, WD Letter 39-06, Change 1

03-14-13
25-13

Word
PDF
Fiscal-Allocations;
WIA
Fiscal Year 2014/Program Year 2013 Workforce Investment Act Planning Estimates

RESCISSIONS: None

05-02-13
26-13

Word
PDF
Fiscal-Allocations;
WIA
Fiscal Year 2014/Program Year 2013 Workforce Investment Act Allocations

RESCISSIONS: None

05-14-13
27-13

Word
PDF
WIA Workforce Investment Act Eligible Training Providers: Performance Requirements for Initial Eligibility - Program Year 2013
Includes Attachment:
1. Texas's WIA Eligible Training Provider Certification System - Notification of Board Performance Requirements (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 19-12 (as of July 1, 2013)

05-22-13
2012 Letters
32-03,
Chg. 4

Word
PDF
TWIST;
WIA
Workforce Investment Act: Updated Workforce Investment Act Eligibility Guidelines Desk References

WD Letter 32-03, Change 3; Technical Assistance Bulletin 195

09-17-12
06-12

Word
PDF
ES;
TAA;
TWIST;
WIA
Amendments to the Trade Act of 1974 Enacted by the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011

RESCISSIONS: None

03-09-12
12-12

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
WIA
Revised Fiscal Year 2012/Program Year 2011 Allocations for Workforce Investment Act Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Alternative Funding

RESCISSIONS: None

02-16-12
16-12

Word
PDF
WIA Determining Minimum Self-Sufficiency Levels: Adjusted 2012 100% Lower Living Standard Income Level
Includes Attachment:
1. 2012 100% Lower Living Standard Income Level Table

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 17-11

04-25-12
19-12

Word
PDF
WIA Workforce Investment Act Eligible Training Providers: Performance Requirements for Initial Eligibility-Program Year 2012
Includes Attachment:
1. Texas's WIA Eligible Training Provider Certification System - Notification of Board Performance Requirements (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 20-11 (as of July 1, 2012)

06-21-12
32-12

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems' Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2013

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 28-12 (as of October 31, 2012)

10-03-12
2011 Letters
23-09,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
TAA;
WIA
State Data Validation Requirements-Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 23-09, Change 1

02-15-11
42-11

Word
PDF
Dislocated
Worker;
TAA;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
Layoff Aversion Guide

RESCISSIONS: None

12-09-11
44-11

Word
PDF
Dislocated
Worker;
TWIST;
WIA
Workforce Investment Act Gold Standard Evaluation
Includes Attachments:
1. Workforce Investment Act Gold Standard Evaluation TWIST Screenshots

RESCISSIONS: None

11-03-11
2010 Letters
27-08,
Chg.1
Word
PDF
TANF;
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA
Guidelines for the Provision of Nonmonetary Incentives for Workforce Investment Act and Choices Participant

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 27-08

06-18-10
25-09,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
WIA
Contracting with Institutions of Higher Education and Other Eligible Training Providers - Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 25-09

04-12-10
39-09,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TWIST;
WIA
Submitting Prospective Information on ARRA- and WIA-Funded Direct Contracts with Institutions of Higher Education and Other Eligible Training Providers
Includes Attachment:
1. Required Information on ARRA- and WIA-Funded Direct Contracts with Institutions of Higher Education and Other Eligible Training Providers (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 39-09

05-18-10
52-09,
Chg. 1
Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TAA;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009-Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 52-09

02-02-10
16-10,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
Recovery
Act;
TANF;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program - Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 16-10, Change 1

08-09-10
25-10,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TANF;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program Implementation Guide - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program Implementation Guide (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 25-10

07-09-10
26-10

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TANF;
WIA
Subsidized Summer Youth Employment Program: Participation of Youth from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Texas School for the Deaf

RESCISSIONS: None

06-15-10
27-10

Word
PDF
Admin;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Local Workforce Development Board Transportation Policies to Safeguard against the Misuse of Funds

RESCISSIONS: None

06-28-10
35-10

Word
PDF
Dislocated Worker;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkInTexas.com
Workforce Investment Act Individual Employment Plan for Adults and Dislocated Workers Enrolled in Training

RESCISSIONS: None

10-12-10
2009 Letters
06-07,
Chg. 3

Word
PDF
TWIST;
WIA
The Workforce Information System of Texas: New Data Integrity Process - Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 06-07, Change 2

06-01-09
13-09

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
WIA
Workforce Investment Act: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Implementation Guide

RESCISSIONS: None

05-14-09
13-09,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
TWIST;
WIA
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Waivers for Youth Served Outside the Summer Months

RESCISSIONS: None

10-23-09
13-09,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
WIA
Workforce Investment Act: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Implementation Guide - Correction
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 13-09, Change 2, Attachment 1 (Page 4)

RESCISSIONS: Page 4 of WD Letter 13-09

11-09-09
15-09

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations;
Recovery
Act;
WIA
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Workforce Investment Act Youth Summer Employment Performance Targets
Includes Attachment:
1. Targets for WIA ARRA Youth Summer Employment

RESCISSIONS: None

05-08-09
17-09

Word
PDF
ES;
Recovery
Act;
RRES;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Wagner-Peyser Employment Service and Workforce Investment Act Service Delivery Strategies and Integration

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 54-07

06-11-09
30-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Fiscal-
Allocations;
Recovery
Act;
WIA
Methodology for Establishing Local Workforce Development Board Performance Targets for the Average Number of Children Served Per Day
Includes Attachments:
1. Methodology for Establishing Board Performance Targets for the Average Number of Children Served Per Day
2. BCY'10 Target Setting Spreadsheet Example

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 49-07 (as of September 30, 2009)

08-03-09
34-09

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
SNAP
E&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA
Transportation Services and Job Access and Reverse Commute Projects
Includes Attachments:
1. Job Access and Reverse Commute Fact Sheet

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 14-07, WD Letter 14-07, Change 1, WD Letter 65-07

09-15-09
48-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Implementation of Amended Chapter 800 Rules for the Deobligation and Reallocation of Commission-Allocated Funds

RESCISSIONS: None

11-20-09
49-09

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
The Workforce Information System of Texas and System Services Matrix Updates
Includes Attachments:
1. System Services Matrix Category Definitions
2. TWIST Service Code Changes

RESCISSIONS: None

10-22-09
53-09

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Guidelines for Safeguarding the Issuance of Nonmonetary Incentives for Workforce Investment Act and Choices Participants

RESCISSIONS: None

12-23-09
55-09

Word
PDF
TWIST;
UI;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Commission-Approved Training for Unemployment Insurance Claimants
Includes Attachments:
1. Claimant Training Notification Letter
2. TWIST Screenshot

RESCISSIONS: None

11-06-09
58-09

Word
PDF
TAA;
WIA
The Workforce Information System of Texas: Providing Workforce Investment Act Support Services to Trade Adjustment Assistance Participants

RESCISSIONS: None

12-21-09
2008 Letters
61-06,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA
Literacy and Numeracy Testing for Out-of-School Youth: Revised
Includes Attachment:
1. WD Letter 61-06, Change 2, Attachment 1 (Page 4)

RESCISSIONS: Page 4, WD Letter 61-06, Change 1, Attachment 1

04-01-08
01-08

Word
PDF
Veterans;
WIA;
Dislocated Worker
Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Worker Funds: Serving Exiting Military Service Members and Spouses of Active Military Service Members

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 32-05

01-04-08
08-08

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Implementation of the New Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Rules
Includes Attachments:
1. Chapter 823: Integrated Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals Matrix
2. Sample Written Determination (English and Spanish versions)
3. Sample Customer Rights and Complaint Resolution Procedures and Customer Complaint Form (English and Spanish versions)
4. Sample Complaint Log
5. Sample Notice of Board Hearing and Hearing Guidelines (English and Spanish versions)

RESCISSIONS: None

04-29-08
2007 Letters
61-06,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA
Literacy and Numeracy Testing for Out-of-School Youth: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Administering the Test of Adult Basic Education
2. Procedures for Entering Test of Adult Basic Education Scores in TWIST

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 61-06

03-01-07
01-07

Word
PDF
WIA Using Workforce Investment Act Funds to Serve Incumbent and Employed Workers

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-10-07
09-07

Word
PDF
WIA Workforce Investment Act Local Incentive Awards for Local Coordination and Regional Cooperation Activities for Program Year 2006

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 53-03

01-24-07
16-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Choices;
FSE&T;
WIA
Implementation of the New Child Care Services Rules

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-23-07
31-07

Word
PDF
TWIST
WIA
Workforce Investment Act: Ineligible Participants

RESCISSIONS: None

07-03-07
33-07

Word
PDF
Choices;
FSE&T;
Project
RIO;
TAA;
TWIST;
WIA
Training Services Information in The Workforce Information System of Texas

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 33-03, Change 1

06-06-07
34-07

Word
PDF
WIA;
Adult
Basic
Education;
Rapid
Response
Coordination of Rapid Response Services with Adult Education Providers

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-22-07
2006 Letters
11-06

Word
PDF
WIA;
Board
Planning
Eligibility for Non-Low-Income Individuals Meeting Specific Workforce Investment Act Eligibility Criteria

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

07-31-06
43-06

Word
PDF
WIA Workforce Investment Act: Appropriate Use of Third-Party Vendors in Texas Workforce Centers

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

06-22-06
2005 Letters
02-03,
Chg. 5

Word
PDF
WIA Workforce Investment Act Eligible Training Providers: Initial Eligibility Application Process and Performance Reporting Requirements

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 02-03, Change 4

10-25-05
37-05

Word
PDF
WIA Workforce Investment Act: Final Rule Concerning Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations

EXPIRES: CONTINUING
RESCISSIONS: None

08-29-05
73-05

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Child
Care;
WIA
Requirements for Disaster National Emergency Grant Participants

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

09-29-05
73-05,
Chg.1

Word
PDF
Hurricanes
Katrina/
Rita;
Child
Care;
WIA
Requirements for Disaster National Emergency Grant Participants: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1: WD Letter 73-05, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 4)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 4 of WD Letter 73-05

11-08-05
2004 Letters
54-04

Word
PDF
WIA Workforce Investment Act Eligible Training Provider Certification System: Training Location Address Changes

EXPIRES: Continuing
RECISSIONS: None

11-03-04
2003 Letters
26-03 WIA Workforce Investment Act Eligible Training Provider System: Ensuring Compliance with Proprietary Schools Rules

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

06-27-03
2002 Letters
13-02

Word
PDF
WIA Eligible Training Provider System: Accessing the Statewide List of Certified Training Providers

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: 87-99, Change 2

04-12-02
2001 Letters
19-01

Word
PDF
WIA Requirement to Provide Insurance Covering Workforce Investment Act Participants

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-30-01
2000 Letters
136-99,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
WIA Sequence of Services under the Workforce Investment Act: Addition of Assisted Core Services
Includes Attachments:
1. Sequence of Services Flow Chart
2. Sequence of Services List: Guiding Principles
3. Sequence of Services List for Core, Assisted Core, Intensive and Training

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

08-24-00
06-00

Word
PDF
WIA The Youth Council Function of Local Workforce Development Boards

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-14-00
26-00

Word
PDF
WIA Continuing Training Services When Training Providers Do Not Remain on the Statewide List of Certified Training Providers

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-30-00
42-00

Word
PDF
WIA Accessibility at Texas Workforce Centers for Individuals with Disabilities

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-16-00
1999 Letters
134-99

Word
PDF
WIA Individual Training Accounts Technical Assistance Guide
Includes Attachments:
1. TWC Individual Training Accounts Technical Assistance Guide

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

11-18-99

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Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2013 Letters
06-13

Word
PDF
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
WIA
WorkIn
Texas.com
Documenting Services and Participant Contact in The Workforce Information System of Texas Counselor Notes
Includes Attachment:
1. Sample Comprehensive Narrative Entries for TWIST Counselor Notes

RESCISSIONS: None

01-29-13
2012 Letters
03-12,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
TWIST;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Access and Security in The Workforce Information System of Texas and WorkInTexas.com - Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 03-12

05-15-12
15-12

Word
PDF
ES;
RRES;
UI;
WorkIn
Texas.com
New Requirements for Emergency Unemployment Compensation Reemployment Services and Reemployment and Eligibility Assessments
Includes Attachments:
1. RES/REA Services Matrix
2. Sample RES/REA Services Outreach Letter

RESCISSIONS: None

04-11-12
32-12

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems' Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2013

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 28-12 (as of October 31, 2012)

10-03-12
2010 Letters
13-10,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
ES;
Recovery
Act;
TWIST;
UI;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Texas Back-to-Work Initiative - Subsidized Employment - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Back-to-Work Initiative Worksite Agreement (Declining Option) (Word)
2. Texas Back-to-Work Initiative Worksite Agreement (Even Option) (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 13-10

06-08-10
15-10

Word
PDF
ES;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Foreign Labor Certification - Verification of Employment Eligibility
Includes Attachments:
1. Quick Reference Desk Aid for Form I-9
2. Employment Eligibility Verification Certificate (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 70-07, Change 1, WD Letter 70-07, Change 2

03-24-10
24-10

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
Veterans;
WorkIn
Texas.com;
WOTC
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Conditional Certification Process
Includes Attachments:
1. Wage Record Interchange System Instructions for Disconnected Youth
2. Work Opportunity Tax Credit ES77 Database Instructions
3. Work Opportunity Tax Credit ES77 Database Desk Aid

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 28-08

05-03-10
35-10

Word
PDF
Dislocated Worker;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkInTexas.com
Workforce Investment Act Individual Employment Plan for Adults and Dislocated Workers Enrolled in Training

RESCISSIONS: None

10-12-10
41-10

Word
PDF
WorkIn
Texas.com
National Electronic Job Registry for H-2A Temporary Agricultural Job Postings

RESCISSIONS: None

12-03-10
2009 Letters
17-09

Word
PDF
ES;
Recovery
Act;
RRES;
TWIST;
UI;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Wagner-Peyser Employment Service and Workforce Investment Act Service Delivery Strategies and Integration

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 54-07

06-11-09
49-09

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
The Workforce Information System of Texas and System Services Matrix Updates
Includes Attachments:
1. System Services Matrix Category Definitions
2. TWIST Service Code Changes

RESCISSIONS: None

10-22-09
55-09

Word
PDF
TWIST;
UI;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Commission-Approved Training for Unemployment Insurance Claimants
Includes Attachments:
1. Claimant Training Notification Letter
2. TWIST Screenshot

RESCISSIONS: None

11-06-09
2007 Letters
27-07

Word
PDF
TWIST;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Integrated Data Collection and Performance Management
Includes Attachment:
1. Integrated Data Collection and Performance Management Reference

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 30-03, Change 1
WD Letter 52-04
WD Letter 55-04
WD Letter 16-05
WD Letter 65-05

08-01-07
71-07

Word
PDF
WorkIn
Texas.com
New Deadline for Entering Employer and Job Seeker Services into WorkInTexas.com


RESCISSIONS: None

12-31-07
2006 Letters
65-06

Word
PDF
WorkIn
Texas.com
Change in WorkInTexas.com Outreach Correspondence
Includes Attachments:
1. Sample Outreach Letter

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

12-15-06
2005 Letters
17-05

Word
PDF
WorkIn
Texas,
UI
New Unemployment Insurance Minimum Pay Reduction Requirements in WorkInTexas.com
Includes Attachments:
1. Sample Job Seeker Home Page
2. Sample Job Match-Matching Option Details Screen
3. Sample Staff Job Seeker Home Screen

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

07-14-05

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WOTC
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2010 Letters
24-10

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
Veterans;
WorkIn
Texas.com;
WOTC
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Conditional Certification Process
Includes Attachments:
1. Wage Record Interchange System Instructions for Disconnected Youth
2. Work Opportunity Tax Credit ES77 Database Instructions
3. Work Opportunity Tax Credit ES77 Database Desk Aid

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 28-08

05-03-10

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