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Admin
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2010 Letters
04-10

Word
PDF
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

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
02-09
Word
PDF
Admin Definitions of One-Stop Operator and Administrative Entity

RESCISSIONS: None

02-10-09
05-09

Word
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
45-09,
Chg. 1
Word
PDF
Admin;
Performance
Board Contract Year 2010 Incentive Awards - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Board Classifications and Incentive Award Criteria for Board Contract Year 2010

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 45-09

11-06-09
2008 Letters
80-05,
Chg. 1

Word
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

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
07-08

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

RESCISSIONS: None

02-07-08
13-08

Word
PDF
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
59-06,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Admin Requirements for Reporting, Fact-Finding, and Prosecution of Fraud, Waste, Theft, and Program Abuse Cases, and Collection of Overpayments: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Customer Awareness Form
2. The Fact-Finding Mission
3. The Fact-Finding Process

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 59-06

02-02-07
03-07

Word
PDF
Admin Implementation of New Rules for Contractor Advertising

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-22-07
10-07

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

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-02-07
24-07
Chg. 1

Word
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

Word
PDF
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

Word
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

Word
PDF
Admin Serving Foster Care Youth

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

08-25-04
2002 Letters
48-01

Word
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

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

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

09-26-02
25-02

Word
PDF
Admin House Bill 935: Flexibility Rating System

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

08-13-02
34-02

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

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

10-22-02
2001 Letters
24-01

Word
PDF
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
2000 Letters
1999 Letters
118-99

Word
PDF
Admin Uses of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Funds
Includes Attachments:
1. TANF Assistance
2. Using TANF Funds to Augment Choices Service

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

12-10-99
139-99

Word
PDF
Admin House Bill 3480: Composition of Local Workforce Development Boards

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

12-13-99
1997 Letters
51-97

Word
PDF
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

Word
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

Word
PDF
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

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
1998 Letters
123-98

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
Adult
Basic
Education
Norms Tables for SUPERA
Includes Attachment:
1. SUPERA norms tables and instructions

RESCISSIONS: None

08-21-98

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All Programs
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2010 Letters
12-10
Word
PDF
All
Programs;
TWIST
New Texas Workforce Center Customer Tracking Interface
Includes Attachment:
1. Functionality Chart

RESCISSIONS: None

03-09-10
04-09,
Chg. 3

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

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 04-09, Change 2

01-20-10
2009 Letters
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
36-09
Word
PDF
All
Programs
Federal Funding Restrictions on the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now and Its Affiliates

RESCISSIONS: None

11-06-09
47-09

Word
PDF
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

Word
PDF
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

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

RESCISSIONS: None

04-01-08
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
57-07

Word
PDF
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
2010 Letters
15-06,
Chg. 8

Word
PDF
Board
Planning
Extension of Texas Workforce Development Board Plans

RESCISSIONS: None

03-15-10
2009 Letters
15-06,
Chg. 6
Word
PDF
Board
Planning
Modification and Extension of Texas Workforce Development Board Plans

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 15-06, Change 5

03-02-09
15-06,
Chg. 7

Word
PDF
Board
Planning
Modification and Extension of Texas Workforce Development Board Plans: Updates to Plan Modifications Guidelines
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Development Board Plan Modifications Guidelines: PDF or Word
2. Target Industries List Template and Target Occupations List Template (Excel)
3. Statewide Target Occupations List (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: Attachments 1 and 2 to WD Letter 15-06, Change 6

06-03-09
2007 Letters
15-06,
Chg. 3

Word
PDF
Board
Planning
Texas Workforce Development Board Planning Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2007-2008: Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Participants Served by Funding Source

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 15-06, Change 2

02-02-07
15-06,
Chg. 4

Word
PDF
Board
Planning
Texas Workforce Development Board Planning Guidelines for Fiscal Years 2007-2008: Plan Modifications
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Development Board Plan Modifications Guidelines
2. Appendix 2: List of High-Priority Occupations Identified through Direct Employer Input and Labor Market Analysis
3. Appendix 9: Texas Workforce Development Board Plan Modifications Guidelines: Review Criteria

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 30-05
WD Letter 30-05, Change 1
WD Letter 30-05, Change 2
WD Letter 15-06, Change 1

04-11-07
2006 Letters
15-06

Word
PDF
Board Planning Texas Workforce Development Board Planning Guidelines for Fiscal Years 2007-2008
Includes Attachment:
1. Texas Workforce Development Board Planning Guidelines for Fiscal Years 2007-2008
2. Fiscal Years 2007-2008 Texas Workforce Development Board Planning Guidelines: Review Criteria

RESCISSIONS: None

03-23-06
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

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

Word
PDF
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
18-04
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Charitable
Choice
Changes to the Child Care Service Delivery Application and Its Relationship to the Charitable Choice Quarterly Report: Correction
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 18-04, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 4)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 4 of WD Letter 18-04

03-21-06
2005 Letters
05-05

Word
PDF
Charitable
Choice;
TANF/
Choices
Charitable Choice Notice for Choices Individuals

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-06-05
2004 Letters
18-04 Child
Care,
Charitable
Choice
Changes to the Child Care Service Delivery Application and Its Relationship to the Charitable Choice Quarterly Report

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 52-03

03-15-04
2000 Letters
33-00

Word
PDF
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
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
22-09,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Child Care Quality Improvement Activities - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Examples of Quality Improvement Activities
2. Quality Expansion and 4 Percent Quality Set-Aside Planned Activities (Word)
3. Infant/Toddler Quality Planned Activities (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 22-09

06-03-10
31-09,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Fiscal-
Allocations;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Performance Targets for Average Number of Children Served Per Day - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. ARRA Average Number of Children Served Per Day Targets - Revised July 2010 (Excel)
2. ARRA Child Care Planning Matrix (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 31-09, Change 1

07-19-10
60-09,
Chg. 1

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

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 60-09

07-21-10
05-10,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Parent Requirements for Child Care Attendance Automation - Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Parent Agreement for Use of the Child Care Attendance Automation Card (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 05-10

07-21-10
18-10

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Texas Department of Public Safety Sex Offender Registry Checks

RESCISSIONS: None

03-24-10
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
11-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Texas Rising Star Provider Certification Updates
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: None

05-06-09
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
26-09

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

RESCISSIONS: None

07-24-09
27-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Direct Child Care Services

RESCISSIONS: None

07-23-09
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
37-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Child Care Services Start-up Materials and Information for Fiscal Year 2010 Contracts
Includes Attachments:
1. Fiscal Year 2010 Eligibility Code Card for Child Care Services
2. Fiscal Year 2010 Child Care Service Delivery Application and Budget and Payment Application Start-up
3. Fiscal Year 2010 Crosswalk of Accounting Codes (Direct Child Care) (Excel)
4. Information Related to Fiscal Year 2010 Crosswalk of Accounting Codes
5. Fiscal Year 2010 Child Care Local Match Fact Sheet

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 29-08 (as of September 30, 2009)
WD Letter 29-08, Change 1 (as of September 30, 2009)
WD Letter 29-08, Change 2 (as of September 30, 2009)

09-11-09
40-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Child Care Local Match Process
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 (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 45-06, Change 1
WD Letter 45-06, Change 2

09-11-09
41-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems’ Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2010

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 41-08 (as of October 31, 2009)

09-11-09
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
61-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TANF/
Choice
The 2010 Earned Income Tax Credit for Employed Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Recipients and Other Low-Income Workers

RESCISSIONS: None

12-23-09
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
21-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Children Receiving or Needing Protective Services

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-01-07
22-07

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Child Care: Reporting Quality Improvement Nondirect Activities Using the Child Care and Development Fund
Includes Attachment:
1. Child Care and Development Fund Quality Improvement Nondirect Activities Quarterly Report (Excel)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-09-07
40-07
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Background Checks for Relative Child Care Providers: Implementation Timeline: Clarification

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 40-07

06-22-07
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
18-04
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Charitable
Choice
Changes to the Child Care Service Delivery Application and Its Relationship to the Charitable Choice Quarterly Report: Correction
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 18-04, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 4)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Page 4 of WD Letter 18-04

03-21-06
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

Word
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
36-06

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Child Care Services: Quality Improvement Activities and Graduated Reimbursement Rates
Includes Attachments:
1. School Readiness, Early Learning, Early Literacy, and Collaborative Reading Initiatives

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

06-06-06
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

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
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
09-04 Child
Care
Child Care: Automation Security Awareness Training

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-02-04
18-04 Child
Care,
Charitable
Choice
Changes to the Child Care Service Delivery Application and Its Relationship to the Charitable Choice Quarterly Report

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 52-03

03-15-04
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
2000 Letters
18-00

Word
PDF
Child
Care
Assessing Parent Fees for Child Care

RESCISSIONS: None

02-25-00

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Dislocated Worker
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
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
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
2010 Letters
23-05
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
ES;
UI
Unemployment Insurance: Work Test and Verification - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Potential Eligibility Issue E-mail Template (only available electronically) (Outlook Template)
2. Unemployment Insurance Work Test - Potential Eligibility Issues (Briefing Points Desk Aid)
3. Potential Unemployment Insurance Eligibility Issue Word Document (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 23-05, Change 1

02-18-10
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
10-10

Word
PDF
ES;
UI
Supporting Unemployment Insurance Appeals
Includes Attachments:
1. Fax Transmittal Confirmation Notice - English/Spanish
2. Filing an Unemployment Insurance Appeal Notice - English/Spanish

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 22-05

03-19-10
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
19-10

Word
PDF
ES;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Employer Access to Workforce Systems and Services

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 30-07; WD Letter 30-07, Change 1

04-19-10
2009 Letters
56-07,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
ES
RRES
UI
Revisions to the Rapid Reemployment Services Program: Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 56-07

01-28-09
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
24-09
Word
PDF
ES;
WorkIn
Texas.com
WorkInTexas.com Employer Service: Labor Market Information
Includes Attachments:
1. Sample of Labor Market Information Report

RESCISSIONS: None

08-11-09
41-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems’ Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2010

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 41-08 (as of October 31, 2009)

09-11-09
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
09-08

Word
PDF
ES;
UI
Assisting Unemployment Insurance Claimants at Texas Workforce Centers
Includes Attachments:
1. Guidelines for a Productive Work Search

RESCISSIONS: None

02-15-08
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
2007 Letters
26-07

Word
PDF
ES;
WorkIn
Texas.com

Daily Review of New Job Postings in WorkInTexas.com

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-11-07
38-07

Word
PDF
ES;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Revised Job Seeker Service Definition: Job Development

RESCISSIONS: None

08-13-07
2005 Letters
03-05

Word
PDF
ES/
UI
Designation of Local Workforce/Unemployment Insurance Coordinator

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-12-05
21-05

Word
PDF
ES/
UI
Reporting Labor Disputes
Includes Attachments:
1. Report of Labor-Management Disagreement (Word)
2. Job Seeker Notice of Labor Dispute (Word)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-14-05
2004 Letters
33-04

Word
PDF
ES Employment Service: A Comprehensive Guide

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 124-98, 59-00, 59-00 Change 1

07-30-04
2003 Letters
19-03 ES Use of Wagner-Peyser Funds to Support Texas Workforce Centers

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-12-03
2000 Letters
30-00

Word
PDF
ES Providing Employer Services to Military Recruiting Offices

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-09-00

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ESL Services
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2007 Letters

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Financial Reporting
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2010 Letters
14-09,
Chg. 5

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System Instructions and Other Reporting Information - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Cost Category Matrix for Allocated Funds (Excel)
2. Cost Category Descriptions
3. Reporting Requirements Summary
4. Required Data Elements for Reports under Section 1512 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, Public Law 111-5 (for Calendar Year Quarters Ending on or after December 31, 2009) (Excel)
5. American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Subrecipient Affidavit

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 14-09, Change 4

08-06-10
44-09,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System Instructions and Other Reporting Information for Local Workforce Development Boards and Other Grantees - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Cost Category Matrix for Nonallocated Funds (Excel)
2. Cost Category Descriptions
3. Reporting Requirements Summary
4. Required Data Elements for Reports under Section 1512 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, Public Law 111-5 (for Calendar Year Quarters Ending on or after December 31, 2009) (Excel)
5. American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Subrecipient Affidavit (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 44-09, WD Letter 44-09, Change 1

01-04-10
50-09,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting
Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System Instructions for Allocations to Local Workforce Development Areas - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Cost Category Matrix (Excel)
2. Cost Category Descriptions

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 50-09

04-13-10
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
2008 Letters
26-08

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting
Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System Instructions for Non-Allocated Funds to Local Workforce Development Boards and Other Texas Workforce Commission Grantees
Includes Attachments:
1. Cost Category Matrix - Non-Allocated Funding (Excel)
2. Cost Category Descriptions
3. General Reporting Requirements for the Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System

RESCISSIONS: None

11-05-08
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
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
05-08

Word
PDF
Fiscal
Admin
Travel Rates and Regulations

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 61-05 WD Letter 61-05, Change 3

05-16-08
05-08,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Fiscal
Admin
Travel Rates and Regulations - Update
Includes Attachment:
1. WD Letter 05-08, Change 1, Attachment 1 (Page 5)

RESCISSIONS: Page 5 of WD Letter 05-08

07-01-08
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
40-05,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Fiscal
Admin
Financial Manual for Grants and Contracts - Update



RESCISSIONS: None

10-24-07
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
40-05

Word
PDF
Fiscal
Admin
Financial Manual for Grants and Contracts

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letters 08-04, 24-05

07-01-05
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
51-04

Word
PDF
Project RIO/
Fiscal
Admin
Program Year 2005 Project Reintegration of Offenders Funding Strategies and Reporting Requirements

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 07-04

10-05-04
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
2010 Letters
31-09,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Fiscal-
Allocations;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Performance Targets for Average Number of Children Served Per Day - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. ARRA Average Number of Children Served Per Day Targets - Revised July 2010 (Excel)
2. ARRA Child Care Planning Matrix (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 31-09, Change 1

07-19-10
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
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
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
2008 Letters
19-08

Word
PDF
Fiscal -
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2009/Program Year 2008 Allocations and Planning Estimates
Includes Attachments:
1. Summary of FY 2009/PY 2008 Allocations and Planning Estimates

RESCISSIONS: None

05-05-08
52-07,
Chg. 1
Word
PDF
Fiscal-Allocations Fiscal Year 2008/Program Year 2007 Allocations, Amended WIA Dislocated Worker Allocations, and Performance Targets-Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Project RIO Allocations - FY 2008 Supplemental Funding Allocation

RESCISSIONS: None

06-17-08
35-08

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2009/Program Year 2008 Allocations and Performance Targets
Includes Attachments:
1. Texas Workforce Commission Summary of FY 2009/PY 2008 Allocations
2. Performance Targets Overview for BCY09 Formally Contracted Performance Measures
3. BCY09 Formally Contracted Performance Measure Target Attachment

RESCISSIONS: None

08-25-08
2007 Letters
52-07

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2008/Program Year 2007 Allocations, Amended WIA Dislocated Worker Allocations, and Performance Targets
Includes Attachments:
1. FY 2008/PY 2007 Allocations
2. BCY'08 Board Targets

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 35-07
WD Letter 35-07, Change 1
WD Letter 35-07, Change 2

08-22-07
2006 Letters
54-05,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2006 Allocations and Performance Targets - Update
Includes Attachment:
1. FY 2006 Adjusted Child Care Targets

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-08-06
54-05,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2006 Allocations and Performance Targets -- Choices Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Page 3, WD Letter 54-05
2. Pages A-1 and A-2, WD Letter 54-05, Attachment 1
3. Page A-17, WD Letter 54-05, Attachment 1

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

06-01-06
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
38-06

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2007/Program Year 2006 Allocations and Planning Estimates
Includes Attachments:
1. FY 2007/PY 2006 Allocations and Planning Estimates
PDF (1.1 KB) or Excel

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

06-06-06
57-06

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2007/Program Year 2006 Allocations and Performance Targets, and Revised Fiscal Year 2007/Program Year 2006 Workforce Investment Act Adult and Youth Formula Allocations
Includes Attachments:
1. FY 2007/PY 2006 Allocations
2. FY 2007/PY 2006 Board Performance Targets

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

08-23-06
57-06
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Fiscal-Allocation Fiscal Year 2007/Program Year 2006 Allocations and Performance Targets, and Revised Fiscal Year 2007/Program Year 2006 Workforce Investment Act Adult and Youth Formula Allocations
Includes Attachments:
1. WD Letter 57-06, Attachment 2 (Updated) Commission Approved Fiscal Year 2006/Program Year 2006 Performance Targets

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 57-06, Attachment 2

10-10-06
2005 Letters
33-05

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2006/Program Year 2005 Workforce Investment Act Formula Allocations
Includes Attachments:
1. FY 2006/PY 2005 Workforce Investment Act Formula Allocations (Excel)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-18-05
54-05

Word
PDF
Fiscal-
Allocations
Fiscal Year 2006 Allocations and Performance Targets
Includes Attachments:
1. Attachment 1 FY 2006 Allocations
2. Attachment 2 FY 2006 Performance Targets
3. Attachment 3 FY 2006 Performance Target Development Detail

EXPIRES: CONTINUING
RESCISSIONS: None

08-26-05

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General
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
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
31-06

Word
PDF
General Local Memoranda of Understanding with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to Serve Foster Youth
Includes Attachment:
1. MOU Template

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-27-06
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
2009 Letters
41-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems’ Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2010

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 41-08 (as of October 31, 2009)

09-11-09
45-09,
Chg. 1
Word
PDF
Admin;
Performance
Board Contract Year 2010 Incentive Awards - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Board Classifications and Incentive Award Criteria for Board Contract Year 2010

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 45-09

11-06-09
2008 Letters

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Project RIO
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
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
30-10

Word
PDF
Project
RIO
Coordinating Project Reintegration of Offenders Services and Information Sharing with Criminal Justice System Partners

RESCISSIONS: None

08-12-10
2009 Letters
41-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems’ Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2010

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 41-08 (as of October 31, 2009)

09-11-09
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
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
69-07

Word
PDF
Project
RIO
Legislative Budget Board Benchmark for the Number of Project Reintegration of Offenders Customers Served

RESCISSIONS: None

12-05-07
2005 Letters
48-05

Word
PDF
Project
RIO
Serving Project Reintegration of Offenders Job Seekers

EXPIRES: CONTINUING
RESCISSIONS: None

09-15-05
2004 Letters
51-04

Word
PDF
Project
RIO/
Fiscal
Admin
Program Year 2005 Project Reintegration of Offenders Funding Strategies and Reporting Requirements

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 07-04

10-05-04

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Rapid Reemployment System (RRES)
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2009 Letters
56-07,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
ES
RRES
UI
Revisions to the Rapid Reemployment Services Program: Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 56-07

01-28-09
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
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
2005 Letters
19-05

Word
PDF
RRES/
UI/
TWIST/
WorkIn
Texas.com
Updates to the Rapid Reemployment System
Includes Attachments:
1. Call-In Letter Screen
2. Rapid Reemployment System Main Screen

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-29-05

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Recovery Act
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2010 Letters
14-09,
Chg. 5

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System Instructions and Other Reporting Information - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Cost Category Matrix for Allocated Funds (Excel)
2. Cost Category Descriptions
3. Reporting Requirements Summary
4. Required Data Elements for Reports under Section 1512 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, Public Law 111-5 (for Calendar Year Quarters Ending on or after December 31, 2009) (Excel)
5. American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Subrecipient Affidavit

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 14-09, Change 4

08-06-10
22-09,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Child Care Quality Improvement Activities - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Examples of Quality Improvement Activities
2. Quality Expansion and 4 Percent Quality Set-Aside Planned Activities (Word)
3. Infant/Toddler Quality Planned Activities (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 22-09

06-03-10
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
31-09,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Fiscal-
Allocations;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Performance Targets for Average Number of Children Served Per Day - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. ARRA Average Number of Children Served Per Day Targets - Revised July 2010 (Excel)
2. ARRA Child Care Planning Matrix (Excel)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 31-09, Change 1

07-19-10
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
44-09,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
Financial
Reporting;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting System Instructions and Other Reporting Information for Local Workforce Development Boards and Other Grantees - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Cost Category Matrix for Nonallocated Funds (Excel)
2. Cost Category Descriptions
3. Reporting Requirements Summary
4. Required Data Elements for Reports under Section 1512 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, Public Law 111-5 (for Calendar Year Quarters Ending on or after December 31, 2009) (Excel)
5. American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Subrecipient Affidavit (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 44-09, WD Letter 44-09, Change 1

01-04-10
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
03-10

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
WIA
Guidelines for Implementing Workforce Investment Act Waivers

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 46-07,
WD Letter 46-07, Change 1

01-20-10
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
27-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
Recovery
Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Direct Child Care Services

RESCISSIONS: None

07-23-09
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
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
11-10

Word
PDF
SNAP
E&T;
TWIST
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training:  Services to Individuals Assigned Work Code 5

RESCISSIONS: None

02-25-10
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
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
35-09

Word
PDF
SNAP
E&T;
TWIST
New Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Rules

RESCISSIONS: None

09-30-09
41-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems’ Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2010

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 41-08 (as of October 31, 2009)

09-11-09
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
62-07,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Acceptable Verification and Required Documentation for Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Work Activities

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 62-07

01-11-08
62-07,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Acceptable Verification and Required Documentation for Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Work Activities: Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Choices and FSE&T Verification and Documentation Requirements

RESCISSIONS: Attachment 1 to WD Letter 62-07, Change 1

10-22-08
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
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
15-08

Word
PDF
FSE&T New Food Stamp Exemption Policy for Adults Caring for Children Under Six Years of Age

RESCISSIONS: None

03-24-08
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
2005 Letters
70-05

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices
WIA
Selection of Employers and Training Providers for On-the-Job Training and Customized Training

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

11-15-05
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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TANF/Choices
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
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
08-09

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
Choices: New Seven-Day Timely and Reasonable Attempt Policy
Includes Attachments:
1. Choices Timely and Reasonable Attempt Desk Aid

RESCISSIONS: None

03-31-09
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
41-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems’ Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2010

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 41-08 (as of October 31, 2009)

09-11-09
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
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
61-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
TANF/
Choice
The 2010 Earned Income Tax Credit for Employed Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Recipients and Other Low-Income Workers

RESCISSIONS: None

12-23-09
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
41-07
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Verification Procedures for Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Participants in Job Search–Additional Guidance
Includes Attachments:
1. Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Participant Self-Directed Job Search Verification Options for Local Workforce Development Boards

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 41-07, Change 1 (as of September 30, 2008)

09-23-08
62-07,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Acceptable Verification and Required Documentation for Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Work Activities

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 62-07

01-11-08
62-07,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Acceptable Verification and Required Documentation for Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Work Activities: Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Choices and FSE&T Verification and Documentation Requirements

RESCISSIONS: Attachment 1 to WD Letter 62-07, Change 1

10-22-08
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
39-08

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

RESCISSIONS: None

10-03-08
40-08

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
Local Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Department of State Health Services Contractors
Includes Attachments:
1. Memorandum of Understanding Template
2. Referral Form Packet

RESCISSIONS: None

10-03-08
40-08,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
Local Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Department of State Health Services Contractors—Revised
Includes Attachments:
1. Memorandum of Understanding Template—Revised
2. Referral Form Packet—Revised

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 40-08

12-08-08
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
12-07

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Choices: Workforce Orientations for Applicants
Includes Attachments:
1. Wage and Benefit Chart
2. One-time TANF Desk Aid

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 90-97
WD Letter 36-02

02-28-07
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
23-07,
Chg. 1

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

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 23-07

12-27-07
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
36-07

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
Choices: Full Family Sanction Process
Includes Attachments:
1. Choices Desk Aid
2. Sanction Flow Chart

RESCISSIONS: None

06-22-07
36-07,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
Choices: Full Family Sanction Process: Clarification
Includes Attachments:
1. Choices Desk Aid
2. Sanction Flow Chart

RESCISSIONS: Attachments 1 and 2 to WD 36-07

09-10-07
58-07

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Choices: Serving Nonrecipient Parents

RESCISSIONS: None

09-27-07
59-07

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Choices: New and Expiring TWIST Activity Codes

RESCISSIONS: None

09-27-07
2006 Letters
29-06

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
Choices Service Delivery Assessment Plan
Includes Attachments:
1. Choices Service Delivery Assessment Plan
2. TANF Work Participation Rate Comparison
3. TANF Work Requirement Comparison
4. TANF Federal Work Participation Rates by Board
5. Two-Parent Families Work Participation Rates Projection Template

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 50-05

04-21-06
2005 Letters
05-05

Word
PDF
Charitable
Choice
TANF/
Choices
Charitable Choice Notice for Choices Individuals

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-06-05
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
70-05

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Selection of Employers and Training Providers for On-the-Job Training and Customized Training

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

11-15-05
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
2002 Letters
46-00,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Funds for Youth Services
Includes Attachments:
1. TWIST Desk Aide: TANF Youth Services

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-29-02
37-01,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Revised "Voluntary Withdrawal From Temporary Assistance for Needy Families" Form
Includes Attachments:
1. "Voluntary Withdrawal From Temporary Assistance for Needy Families" Form E-1802

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: Attachment 1, WD Letter 37-01

06-07-02
02-02

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
Post-employment/Job Retention Services for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Choices Applicants, Recipients, and Former Recipients

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

01-16-02
09-02

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
The Workforce Information System of Texas: New Choices Activity Code for Noncontributing Mandatory Adults in Two-Parent Households

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-21-02
2001 Letters
35-01

Word
PDF
Choices Temporary Assistance for Needy Families State Program for Two-Parent Households
Includes Attachments:
1. Choices Two-Parent Desk Aid
2. Family Work Requirement Form

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

09-17-01
37-01

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: "Voluntary Withdrawal from TANF" Form
Includes Attachments:
1. Voluntary Withdrawal from TANF

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

09-19-01
2000 Letters
01-00

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
Federal and State Time Limits for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Recipients to Operate Concurrently

RESCISSIONS: None

03-08-00
27-00

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
New Earned Income Deduction Requirements for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Choices Participants

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-14-00
27-00
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
New Earned Income Deduction Requirements for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Choices Participants: Change 1

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

08-29-00
1998 Letters
123-98

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices
Adult
Basic
Education
Norms Tables for SUPERA
Includes Attachment:
1. SUPERA norms tables and instructions

RESCISSIONS: None

08-21-98

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TAA
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2010 Letters
06-10

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

RESCISSIONS: None

02-02-10
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
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
2005 Letters
29-05

Word
PDF
TAA Trade Adjustment Assistance: Waiver of the Training Requirements

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-12-05
70-05

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Selection of Employers and Training Providers for On-the-Job Training and Customized Training

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

11-15-05
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

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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
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
11-10

Word
PDF
SNAP
E&T;
TWIST
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training:  Services to Individuals Assigned Work Code 5

RESCISSIONS: None

02-25-10
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
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
35-09

Word
PDF
SNAP
E&T;
TWIST
New Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Rules

RESCISSIONS: None

09-30-09
41-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems’ Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2010

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 41-08 (as of October 31, 2009)

09-11-09
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
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
41-07
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Verification Procedures for Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Participants in Job Search–Additional Guidance
Includes Attachments:
1. Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Participant Self-Directed Job Search Verification Options for Local Workforce Development Boards

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 41-07, Change 1 (as of September 30, 2008)

09-23-08
62-07,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Acceptable Verification and Required Documentation for Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Work Activities

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 62-07

01-11-08
62-07,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Acceptable Verification and Required Documentation for Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Work Activities: Update
Includes Attachment:
1. Choices and FSE&T Verification and Documentation Requirements

RESCISSIONS: Attachment 1 to WD Letter 62-07, Change 1

10-22-08
31-08

Word
PDF
TWIST;
WIA
Statewide Youth Activities Provider List
Includes Attachments:
1. The Workforce Information System of Texas (TWIST) WDA Administration Screenshot

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 36-04

09-15-08
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
12-07

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Choices: Workforce Orientations for Applicants
Includes Attachments:
1. Wage and Benefit Chart
2. One-time TANF Desk Aid

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 90-97
WD Letter 36-02

02-28-07
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
58-07

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Choices: Serving Nonrecipient Parents

RESCISSIONS: None

09-27-07
59-07

Word
PDF
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST
Choices: New and Expiring TWIST Activity Codes

RESCISSIONS: None

09-27-07
2006 Letters
32-06

Word
PDF
TWIST;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Access and Security in The Workforce Information System of Texas and WorkInTexas.com
Includes Attachments:
1. TWC Information System Security Agreement for Board Users and Other Users (Form P-41b)
2. Systems Access Report for Other Agencies and Community Partners

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-22-06
2005 Letters
19-05

Word
PDF
RRES/
UI/
TWIST/
WorkIn
Texas.com
Updates to the Rapid Reemployment System
Includes Attachments:
1. Call-In Letter Screen
2. Rapid Reemployment System Main Screen

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-29-05
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
1998 Letters
114-98

Word
PDF
TWIST Pseudo-Social Security Numbers - The Workforce Information System of Texas (TWIST)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

08-14-98

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UI
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2010 Letters
23-05
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
ES;
UI
Unemployment Insurance: Work Test and Verification - Update
Includes Attachments:
1. Potential Eligibility Issue E-mail Template (only available electronically) (Outlook Template)
2. Unemployment Insurance Work Test - Potential Eligibility Issues (Briefing Points Desk Aid)
3. Potential Unemployment Insurance Eligibility Issue Word Document (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 23-05, Change 1

02-18-10
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
10-10

Word
PDF
ES;
UI
Supporting Unemployment Insurance Appeals
Includes Attachments:
1. Fax Transmittal Confirmation Notice - English/Spanish
2. Filing an Unemployment Insurance Appeal Notice - English/Spanish

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 22-05

03-19-10
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
56-07,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
ES
RRES
UI
Revisions to the Rapid Reemployment Services Program: Update

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 56-07

01-28-09
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
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
09-08

Word
PDF
ES;
UI
Assisting Unemployment Insurance Claimants at Texas Workforce Centers
Includes Attachments:
1. Guidelines for a Productive Work Search

RESCISSIONS: None

02-15-08
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
03-05

Word
PDF
ES/
UI
Designation of Local Workforce/Unemployment Insurance Coordinator

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-12-05
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
19-05

Word
PDF
RRES/
UI/
TWIST/
WorkIn
Texas.com
Updates to the Rapid Reemployment System
Includes Attachments:
1. Call-In Letter Screen
2. Rapid Reemployment System Main Screen

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-29-05
21-05

Word
PDF
ES/
UI
Reporting Labor Disputes
Includes Attachments:
1. Report of Labor-Management Disagreement (Word)
2. Job Seeker Notice of Labor Dispute (Word)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-14-05
51-05

Word
PDF
UI Unemployment Insurance Work Search Contact Requirements
Includes Attachments:
1. Weekly Work Search Contact Requirements Chart

EXPIRES: CONTINUING
RESCISSIONS: NONE

08-26-05

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Veterans
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
2010 Letters
04-09,
Chg. 3

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

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 04-09, Change 2

01-20-10
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
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
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
03-10

Word
PDF
Recovery
Act;
WIA
Guidelines for Implementing Workforce Investment Act Waivers

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 46-07,
WD Letter 46-07, Change 1

01-20-10
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
23-10

Word
PDF
WIA Workforce Investment Act Eligible Training Providers: Performance Requirements for Initial Eligibility - Program Year 2010
Includes Attachment:
1. Texas's WIA Eligible Training Provider Certification System - Notification of Board Performance Requirements (Word)

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 16-09 (as of July 1, 2010)

05-17-10
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
32-03,
Chg. 2

Word
PDF
WIA Workforce Investment Act: Updated Workforce Investment Act Eligibility Guidelines

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 32-03, Change 1

04-28-09
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
06-09,
Chg. 1

Word
PDF
WIA Workforce Investment Act: WIA Eligibility Guidelines: Income Guidelines Desk Reference
Includes Attachment:
1. WIA Eligibility Guidelines: Income Guidelines Desk Reference

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 06-09

05-01-09
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
23-09

Word
PDF
WIA
Workforce Investment Act State Data Validation Requirements

RESCISSIONS: None

10-13-09
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
32-09

Word
PDF
WIA Determining Minimum Self-Sufficiency Levels: Adjusted 2009 100% Lower Living Standard Income Level
Includes Attachments:
1. 2009 100% Lower Living Standard Income Level Table

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 18-08

08-12-09
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
41-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems’ Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2010

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 41-08 (as of October 31, 2009)

09-11-09
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
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
31-08

Word
PDF
TWIST;
WIA
Statewide Youth Activities Provider List
Includes Attachments:
1. The Workforce Information System of Texas (TWIST) WDA Administration Screenshot

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 36-04

09-15-08
2007 Letters
39-06,
Chg. 1

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

RESCISSIONS: None

12-10-07
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
39-06

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

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

06-22-06
42-06
Chg. 1
Word
PDF
WIA Workforce Investment Act: Interim Procedures for Testing Literacy and Numeracy Gains for Out-of-School Youth—Update
Includes Attachments:
1. TWIST Common Measures Menu Selection

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 42-06

10-10-06
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
70-05

Word
PDF
FSE&T;
TAA;
TANF/
Choices;
WIA
Selection of Employers and Training Providers for On-the-Job Training and Customized Training

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

11-15-05
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
79-00

Word
PDF
WIA Recommended Voluntary WIA Management Measures
Includes Attachments:
1. Table 1 - Service Levels, JTPA # Trained and Total Participants - 1996-1999
2. Table 2 - Performance Measures - JTPA 1996-1999 Average Rates

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

02-06-01
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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WorkInTexas.com
Letter No. Keyword Subject Date
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
19-10

Word
PDF
ES;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Employer Access to Workforce Systems and Services

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 30-07; WD Letter 30-07, Change 1

04-19-10
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
2009 Letters
63-07,
Chg. 1
Word
PDF
WorkIn
Texas.com
WorkInTexas.com: New Two-Day Veterans Hold on Job Postings

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 63-07

02-24-09
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
24-09
Word
PDF
ES;
WorkIn
Texas.com
WorkInTexas.com Employer Service: Labor Market Information
Includes Attachments:
1. Sample of Labor Market Information Report

RESCISSIONS: None

08-11-09
41-09

Word
PDF
Child
Care;
ES;
Performance;
Project
RIO;
SNAP
E&T;
TANF/
Choices;
TWIST;
WIA;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Workforce Automated Systems’ Data Entry Deadlines for Board Contract Year 2010

RESCISSIONS: WD Letter 41-08 (as of October 31, 2009)

09-11-09
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
26-07

Word
PDF
ES;
WorkIn
Texas.com

Daily Review of New Job Postings in WorkInTexas.com

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

04-11-07
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
38-07

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ES;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Revised Job Seeker Service Definition: Job Development

RESCISSIONS: None

08-13-07
71-07

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


RESCISSIONS: None

12-31-07
2006 Letters
32-06

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TWIST;
WorkIn
Texas.com
Access and Security in The Workforce Information System of Texas and WorkInTexas.com
Includes Attachments:
1. TWC Information System Security Agreement for Board Users and Other Users (Form P-41b)
2. Systems Access Report for Other Agencies and Community Partners

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

05-22-06
65-06

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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

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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
19-05

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RRES/
UI/
TWIST/
WorkIn
Texas.com
Updates to the Rapid Reemployment System
Includes Attachments:
1. Call-In Letter Screen
2. Rapid Reemployment System Main Screen

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

03-29-05
2004 Letters
23-04

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PDF
WorkIn
Texas.com
WorkInTexas.com: Use and Support
Includes Attachments:
1. WorkInTexas.com Forms List (Word)
2. WorkInTexas.com Help Desk Analysts for Local Workforce Development Areas (Word)
3. WorkInTexas.com PROBLEMS AND QUESTIONS E-mail Template (Word)

EXPIRES: Continuing
RESCISSIONS: None

12-21-04

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

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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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Obtaining a Copy of a Letter or a Referenced Attachment
If the letter (or referenced attachment) you need is not yet available online, you may obtain a copy by emailing workforce.editing@twc.state.tx.us (letter number is needed for request).

Last Revision: August 30, 2010