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TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter F. Payments for Certain Disabled Peace Officers|Article 56B.253. Payment Entitlement

A peace officer to whom this subchapter applies is entitled to an annual payment in the amount described by Article 56B.254 if the officer presents evidence satisfactory to the attorney general that:(1)  the officer's condition is a total disability resulting in permanent incapacity for work; and(2)  the total disability has persisted for more than 12 months.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter F. Payments for Certain Disabled Peace Officers|Article 56B.254. Amount of Payment

The amount of an annual payment under this subchapter is equal to the difference between:(1)  any amount received by the peace officer for the injury or disability from another source of income, including settlements related to the injury or disability, insurance benefits, federal disability benefits, workers' compensation benefits, and benefits from another governmental entity, if those amounts do not exceed the amount described by Subdivision (2); and(2)  an amount equal to the officer's average annual salary during the officer's final three years as a peace officer.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.255 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter F. Payments for Certain Disabled Peace Officers|Article 56B.255. Method of Payment

A peace officer who is entitled to an annual payment under Article 56B.253 may elect to receive the payment in:(1)  a single payment paid each year; or(2)  equal monthly installments.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.256 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter F. Payments for Certain Disabled Peace Officers|Article 56B.256. Cost-of-Living Adjustment

(a)  The amount of a payment under Article 56B.254 is subject to an annual cost-of-living adjustment calculated by the attorney general.(b)  The attorney general shall calculate the amount of the cost-of-living adjustment by multiplying the amount of the annual payment received by the peace officer under this subchapter during the preceding year by the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor, or its successor index, increased during the preceding calendar year.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.257 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter F. Payments for Certain Disabled Peace Officers|Article 56B.257. Calculation of Initial Payment

The attorney general shall calculate the amount of an initial payment based on an injury suffered after September 1, 1989, by:(1)   calculating the amount to which the peace officer is entitled under Article 56B.254; and(2)  adding to that amount the cumulative successive cost-of-living adjustments for the intervening years calculated from the date of the injury.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.258 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter F. Payments for Certain Disabled Peace Officers|Article 56B.258. Proof Required for Payment

To receive a payment under this subchapter, a peace officer must provide to the attorney general:(1)  proof that the injury:(A)  was sustained in the performance of the applicant's duties as a peace officer; and(B)  is a total disability resulting in permanent incapacity for work; and(2)  any other information or evidence the attorney general requires.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.259 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter F. Payments for Certain Disabled Peace Officers|Article 56B.259. Hearing

The attorney general may approve the application without a hearing or may conduct a hearing under Article 56B.056.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.260 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter F. Payments for Certain Disabled Peace Officers|Article 56B.260. Judicial Review

The decision of the attorney general is subject to judicial review under Subchapter H.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.261 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter F. Payments for Certain Disabled Peace Officers|Article 56B.261. Periodic Review

The attorney general may appoint a panel of physicians to periodically review each application for assistance under this subchapter to ensure the validity of the application and the necessity of continued assistance to the peace officer.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.262 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter F. Payments for Certain Disabled Peace Officers|Article 56B.262. Issuance of Warrant for Payment

(a)  The attorney general shall notify the comptroller of the attorney general's determination that a claim under this subchapter is valid and justifies payment.  On receipt of the notice, the comptroller shall issue a warrant to or on behalf of the peace officer in the proper amount from amounts in the compensation to victims of crime fund.  A payment under this subchapter to or on behalf of a peace officer is payable as soon as possible after the attorney general notifies the comptroller.(b)  The attorney general and the comptroller by rule shall adopt a memorandum of understanding to establish procedures under which annual payments continue to a peace officer until continued assistance is no longer necessary.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.263 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter F. Payments for Certain Disabled Peace Officers|Article 56B.263. Limits on Compensation

The total aggregate amount of all annual payments made to an individual peace officer under this subchapter may not exceed $200,000.  The limits on compensation imposed by Article 56B.106 do not apply to payments made under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.264 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter F. Payments for Certain Disabled Peace Officers|Article 56B.264. Application of Other Law

(a)  Article 56B.052 does not apply to the filing of an application under this subchapter.(b)  Other provisions of this chapter apply to this subchapter to the extent applicable and consistent with this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter G. Attorney's Fees|Article 56B.301. Award of Attorney's Fees

(a)  As part of an order, the attorney general shall determine and award reasonable attorney's fees commensurate with legal services rendered, to be paid by the state to the attorney representing the claimant or victim.(b)  Attorney's fees may be denied on a finding that the claim or appeal is frivolous.(c)  An award of attorney's fees is in addition to an award of compensation.(d)  Attorney's fees may not be paid to an attorney of a claimant or victim unless an award is made to the claimant or victim.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter G. Attorney's Fees|Article 56B.302. Amount of Attorney's Fees

(a)  Attorney's fees may not exceed 25 percent of the amount of the award the attorney assisted the claimant or victim in obtaining.(b)  If there is no dispute of the attorney general's determination of the amount due to the claimant or victim and a hearing is not held, the attorney's fee shall be the lesser of:(1)  25 percent of the amount the attorney assisted the claimant or victim in obtaining; or(2)  $300.(c)  An attorney may not contract for or receive an amount that exceeds the amount allowed under this article.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter H. Judicial Review|Article 56B.351. Notice of Dissatisfaction

Not later than the 40th day after the date the attorney general renders a final decision, a claimant or victim may file with the attorney general a notice of dissatisfaction with the decision.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.352 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter H. Judicial Review|Article 56B.352. Suit; Venue

Not later than the 40th day after the date the claimant or victim gives notice of dissatisfaction under Article 56B.351, the claimant or victim must bring suit in:(1)  the district court having jurisdiction in the county in which:(A)  the injury or death occurred; or(B)  the victim resided at the time of the injury or death; or(2)  if the victim resided out of state at the time of the injury or death:(A)  the district court having jurisdiction in the county in which the injury or death occurred; or(B)  a district court in Travis County.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.353 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter H. Judicial Review|Article 56B.353. Restrictions on Attorney General During Judicial Review

While judicial review of a decision by the attorney general is pending, the attorney general:(1)  shall suspend payments to the claimant or victim; and(2)  may not reconsider the award.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.354 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter H. Judicial Review|Article 56B.354. Standard of Review

The court shall determine the issues by trial de novo.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.355 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter H. Judicial Review|Article 56B.355. Burden of Proof

The burden of proof is on the claimant or victim filing the notice of dissatisfaction.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.356 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter H. Judicial Review|Article 56B.356. Attorney's Fees

In the event of judicial review, a court may award as attorney's fees an amount not to exceed 25 percent of the total recovery by the claimant or victim.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.357 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter H. Judicial Review|Article 56B.357. Calculation of Time

In calculating a period under Article 56B.351 or 56B.352, if the last day is a legal holiday or Sunday, the last day is not counted, and the time is extended to include the next business day.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.401 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter I. Private Action|Article 56B.401. Notice of Proposed Private Action

Before a claimant or victim may bring an action to recover damages related to criminally injurious conduct for which compensation under this chapter is claimed or awarded, the claimant or victim must give the attorney general written notice of the proposed action.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.402 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter I. Private Action|Article 56B.402. Receipt of Notice

After receiving notice under Article 56B.401, the attorney general shall promptly:(1)  join in the action as a party plaintiff to recover benefits awarded;(2)  require the claimant or victim to bring the action in the claimant's or victim's name as a trustee on behalf of the state to recover benefits awarded; or(3)  reserve the attorney general's rights and take neither action described by Subdivision (1) or (2).|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.403 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter I. Private Action|Article 56B.403. Deduction for Reasonable Expenses

(a)  A claimant or victim who brings an action as a trustee as described by Article 56B.402(2) and recovers compensation awarded by the attorney general may deduct from the benefits recovered on behalf of the state the reasonable expenses of the suit, including attorney's fees, expended in pursuing the recovery for the state.(b)  The claimant or victim must justify a deduction under Subsection (a) to the attorney general in writing on a form provided by the attorney general.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.404 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter I. Private Action|Article 56B.404. Limitations on Resolution of Action

(a)  A claimant or victim may not settle or otherwise resolve any such action without the attorney general's written authorization.(b)  A third party or agent, insurer, or attorney of a third party may not participate in the settlement or other resolution of such an action if the third party, agent, insurer, or attorney actually knows, or should know, that the claimant or victim has received money from the compensation to victims of crime fund and is subject to the subrogation provisions of this subchapter.(c)  Any attempt by a third party or agent, insurer, or attorney of a third party to settle an action is void and does not result in a release from liability to the compensation to victims of crime fund for any rights subrogated under this subchapter.(d)  An agent, insurer, or attorney described by this article is personally liable to the compensation to victims of crime fund for any money paid to a claimant or victim in violation of this article, in an amount not to exceed the full amount of the fund's right to reimbursement.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.405 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter I. Private Action|Article 56B.405. Criminal Penalty

(a)  A claimant, victim, or third party, or an agent, insurer, or attorney of a third party, commits an offense if the person knowingly fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter, Chapter 56A, or Subchapter B, Chapter 58.(b)  An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class B misdemeanor, except that any fine imposed may not exceed $500.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.451 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter J. Funds|Article 56B.451. Definition

In this subchapter, "fund" means the compensation to victims of crime fund.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.452 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter J. Funds|Article 56B.452. Establishment

(a)  The compensation to victims of crime fund is in the state treasury.(b)  Section 403.095, Government Code, does not apply to the fund.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.453 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter J. Funds|Article 56B.453. Use of Money

(a)  Money in the fund may be used only as provided by this chapter and is not available for any other purpose.(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (d) and Articles 56B.455, 56B.458, 56B.459, and 56B.460, the fund may be used only by the attorney general to pay compensation to claimants or victims under this chapter.(c)  For purposes of Subsection (b), compensation to claimants or victims includes money allocated from the fund to the Crime Victims' Institute created by Section 96.65, Education Code, for the operation of the institute and for other expenses in administering this chapter.  The institute shall use money allocated from the fund only for the purposes of Sections 96.65, 96.651, and 96.652, Education Code.(d)  The attorney general may use the fund to:(1)  reimburse a health care provider or a sexual assault examiner or sexual assault nurse examiner for certain costs of a forensic medical examination that are incurred by the provider or the examiner under Subchapter F or G, Chapter 56A, as provided by those subchapters; and(2)  make a payment to or on behalf of an individual for the reasonable costs incurred for medical care provided under Subchapter F or G, Chapter 56A, in accordance with Section 323.004, Health and Safety Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 817 (H.B. 2462), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 4.016(a), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.454 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter J. Funds|Article 56B.454. Limitations on Payments

(a)  The attorney general may not make compensation payments that exceed the amount of money available in the fund.(b)  General revenue funds may not be used for payments under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.455 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter J. Funds|Article 56B.455. Amount Carried Forward

An amount of money deposited to the credit of the fund not to exceed one-quarter of the amount disbursed from that fund in the form of compensation payments during a state fiscal year shall be carried forward into the next succeeding state fiscal year and applied toward the amount listed in that fiscal year's method of financing.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.456 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter J. Funds|Article 56B.456. Transfer of Money From Auxiliary Fund

(a)  Not later than September 15 of each year, the attorney general, after consulting with the comptroller, shall certify the amount of money remaining in the compensation to victims of crime auxiliary fund at the end of the preceding state fiscal year.(b)  If the amount remaining in the compensation to victims of crime auxiliary fund as certified under Subsection (a) exceeds $5 million, as soon as practicable after the date of certification, the attorney general may transfer to the fund an amount that is not more than 50 percent of the excess amount in the auxiliary fund.  Money transferred under this subsection may be used only to make compensation payments during the state fiscal year in which the amount is transferred.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 56B.457 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 56B - Crime Victims' Compensation|Subchapter J. Funds|Article 56B.457. Gifts, Grants, and Donations

(a)  The attorney general may accept gifts, grants, and donations to be credited to the fund.(b)  The attorney general shall file annually with the governor and the presiding officer of each house of the legislature a complete and detailed written report accounting for all gifts, grants, and donations received and disbursed, used, or maintained by the attorney general that are credited to the fund.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.|