Employee and Volunteer Programs
Volunteer Programs and Awards
Volunteers
A governmental entity that provides human services must use volunteers, if feasible, to assist in providing human services of a high quality.
Each governmental entity having a volunteer program must include, if practical, volunteers in addition to paid staff in planning and implementing the program.
Sources [+]
Texas Government Code, Sections 2109.001-2109.006; Texas Attorney General No. LO-96-132 (1996).
Volunteer awards
A state agency may use appropriated money to purchase certificates, plaques, pins and other similar awards to be presented to volunteers for special achievement or outstanding service, if the agency has established a volunteer program in accordance with State guidelines. The cost of the awards may not exceed $50 for an individual volunteer.
Documentation Requirements [+]
- Comptroller object 7211 must be used.
- Comptroller object 7299 must be used for other necessary expenses.
Sources [+]
Texas Government Code, Section 2113.001, Section 2113.202.