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TX Govt Code § 497.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter A. Texas Correctional Industries|Section 497.005. Industrial Receipts

Sec. 497.005.  INDUSTRIAL RECEIPTS.  The office may use money appropriated to the office in amounts corresponding to receipts from the sale of articles and products under this subchapter and Subchapter B to purchase real property, erect buildings, improve facilities, buy equipment and tools, install or replace equipment, buy industrial raw materials and supplies, and pay for other necessary expenses for the administration of this subchapter and Subchapter B. |Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 212, Sec. 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Sec. 496.005 and amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 10.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 321, Sec. 1.032, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 1.19, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 497.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter A. Texas Correctional Industries|Section 497.006. Contracts With Private Business

Sec. 497.006.  CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE BUSINESS.  (a)  To encourage the development and expansion of prison industries, the prison industries office may enter into necessary contracts related to the prison industries program.(b)  With the approval of the board, the office may enter into a contract with a private business to conduct a program on or off property operated by the department.  Except as provided by Subsection (c), a contract entered into under this section must comply with all requirements of the Private Sector/Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program operated by the Bureau of Justice Assistance and authorized by 18 U.S.C. Section 1761.  In determining under Section 497.062 the number of participants participating in private sector prison industries programs, the department shall count the number of work program participants participating in a program under a contract entered into under this section.  Not more than 700 work program participants may participate in programs under contracts entered into under this subsection.(c)  A contract for the provision of services under this section must:(1)  be certified by the board as complying with all requirements of the Private Sector/Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program operated by the Bureau of Justice Assistance and authorized by 18 U.S.C. Section 1761, other than a requirement relating to the payment of prevailing wages, so long as the contract requires payment of not less than the federal minimum wage;(2)  be certified by the board, under rules adopted under Section 497.059, that the contract would not cause the loss of existing jobs of a specific type provided by any employer in this state; and(3)  be approved by the board.(d)  Not more than 500 work program participants may participate in programs under contracts entered into under Subsection (c).(e)  Section 497.058 does not apply to the payment of a work program participant participating in a program under a contract described by Subsection (c).|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 212, Sec. 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Sec. 496.006 and amended by Acts 1991, 72nd leg., ch. 16, Sec. 10.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 321, Sec. 1.033, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 1.20, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 752 (H.B. 2839), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 21, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1282 (H.B. 1914), Sec. 5, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 497.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter A. Texas Correctional Industries|Section 497.007. Grants

Sec. 497.007.  GRANTS.  The office may accept any grant designated for work program participant vocational rehabilitation.  The office shall maintain records relating to the receipt and disbursement of grant funds and shall annually report to the board on the administration of grant funds.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 212, Sec. 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Sec. 496.007 and amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 10.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 1.21, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 497.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter A. Texas Correctional Industries|Section 497.008. Lease of Land

Sec. 497.008.  LEASE OF LAND.  To further the expansion and development of prison industries, the department may lease prison land to a private business.  A lease under this section may not exceed a term of 50 years.  The business must lease the land at a mutually agreed upon price and may construct or convert plant facilities on the land.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 212, Sec. 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Sec. 496.008 and amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 10.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 321, Sec. 1.034, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1037, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 497.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter A. Texas Correctional Industries|Section 497.010. Offense: Sale or Offer of Sale of Prison-Produced Articles or Products

Sec. 497.010.  OFFENSE:  SALE OR OFFER OF SALE OF PRISON-PRODUCED ARTICLES OR PRODUCTS.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person intentionally sells or offers to sell on the open market in this state an article or product the person knows was manufactured in whole or in part by an inmate of the department or an inmate in any correctional facility or reformatory institution in this state or in any other state, other than an inmate:(1)  who was on community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision;(2)  employed by an enterprise that has employed the inmate in order to take advantage of the franchise tax credit offered under Subchapter L, Chapter 171, Tax Code, at the time of manufacture;  or(3)  participating in a federally certified prison industry enhancement program.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.(c)  It is an exception to the application of this section that the article or product sold is:(1)  a state flag or similar item produced for sale or distribution by the legislature under Section 301.071; or(2)  a service provided under a contract for which the Private Sector/Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program operated by the Bureau of Justice Assistance and authorized by 18 U.S.C. Section 1761 does not require certification.(d)  It is an exception to the application of this section that the actor was an inmate or state jail defendant confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the department who sold or offered to sell an art or craft in the manner authorized under Section 501.013(b).|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 737, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 321, Sec. 1.036, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 2, eff. May 29, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 21.002(6), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 752 (H.B. 2839), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 618 (H.B. 432), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 9.008, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 497.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter A. Texas Correctional Industries|Section 497.011. Certain Contracts Prohibited

Sec. 497.011.  CERTAIN CONTRACTS PROHIBITED.  The department may not enter into a contract with a private business or public entity that requires or permits an inmate confined in a correctional facility operated by or for the department to have access to personal information about persons who are not confined in facilities operated by or for the department.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1196, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 497.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter A. Texas Correctional Industries|Section 497.012. Repair and Resale of Surplus Data Processing Equipment

Sec. 497.012.  REPAIR AND RESALE OF SURPLUS DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The department may receive surplus or salvage data processing equipment from a state agency under Chapter 2175 or from any political subdivision that chooses to send the equipment to the department.  Acceptance by the board is not necessary for receipt by the department of equipment under this section.(b)  If the department determines that it is economically feasible, the department shall repair or refurbish the surplus or salvage data processing equipment.  The department shall sell the repaired or refurbished data processing equipment, in the following order of preference, to:(1)  a school district;(2)  a state agency;(3)  a political subdivision of the state; or(4)  a statewide organization described by Section 264.603(a), Family Code, or a local volunteer advocate program, as defined by Section 264.601, Family Code, for use by children or youth in foster care.(c)  If it is not economically feasible to repair or refurbish the surplus or salvage data processing equipment, the department shall disassemble the equipment and sell the components or retain the components in the department's inventory for future use.(d)  The department shall attempt to realize the maximum benefit to the state in selling repaired or refurbished data processing equipment or the components.(e)  The sales price of the components or the repaired or refurbished data processing equipment must be sufficient to defray the cost of repairing, refurbishing, or disassembling the data processing equipment.(f)  Proceeds from the sale of the components or the repaired or refurbished data processing equipment shall be deposited in the industrial revolving account.  The proceeds may be used only to reduce the cost of repairing and refurbishing data processing equipment.(g)  The department may adopt rules to implement this section.(h)  The department shall ensure that all information stored on the surplus or salvage data processing equipment received by the department under this section is removed from the equipment before any inmate is given access to the equipment.  This subsection does not require the removal of any operating system or software program stored on the data processing equipment.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 419, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Renumbered from Sec. 497.011 by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 21.001(44), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 613 (H.B. 2196), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 289 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 497.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter B. Sales of Prison-Made Articles or Products|Section 497.021. Authority

Sec. 497.021.  AUTHORITY.  This subchapter governs the sale of prison-made products to governmental agencies.|Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 497.0211 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter B. Sales of Prison-Made Articles or Products|Section 497.0211. Exception: Institutions of Higher Education

Sec. 497.0211.  EXCEPTION:  INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.  This subchapter does not apply to an institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 118, Sec. 1.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 497.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter B. Sales of Prison-Made Articles or Products|Section 497.022. Contracts

Sec. 497.022.  CONTRACTS.  The department may contract with:(1)  another state, the federal government, a foreign government, or an agency of any of those governments to manufacture for or sell to those governments prison-made articles or products;(2)  a private or independent institution of higher education to manufacture for or sell to that school or institution prison-made articles or products; or(3)  a private school or a visually handicapped person in this state to manufacture Braille textbooks or other instructional aids for the education of visually handicapped persons.|Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 752 (H.B. 2839), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Govt Code § 497.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter B. Sales of Prison-Made Articles or Products|Section 497.023. Priorities

Sec. 497.023.  PRIORITIES.  Under this subchapter and Subchapter A, the office shall produce products and articles first to fulfill the needs of agencies of the state and second to fulfill the needs of political subdivisions or other purchasers.|Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 497.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter B. Sales of Prison-Made Articles or Products|Section 497.024. Agencies and Political Subdivisions: Duties to Purchase

Sec. 497.024.  AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS:  DUTIES TO PURCHASE.  (a)  If the office produces an article or product under this subchapter, an agency of the state or a political subdivision may purchase the article or product only from the office.(b)  If the comptroller determines that an article or product produced by the office under this subchapter does not meet the requirements of an agency of the state or a political subdivision, or that the office has determined that the office is unable to fill a requisition for an article or product, the agency or subdivision may purchase the article or product from another source.(c)  An agency of the state or a political subdivision may not evade the intent of this subchapter by requesting an article or product that varies slightly from standards for articles or products established under Section 497.027, if the office produces a similar article or product that is in compliance with established standards and is reasonably suited to the actual needs of the agency or subdivision.(d)  This section applies to the department in the same manner as it applies to other agencies of the state.(e)  The office at least once each year shall determine whether there are articles or products needed by the department that are not produced by but could be produced by the office at a reduced cost or savings to the department.|Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1056, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 1.54, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 497.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter B. Sales of Prison-Made Articles or Products|Section 497.025. Purchasing Procedure

Sec. 497.025.  PURCHASING PROCEDURE.  (a)  An agency of the state that purchases articles and products under this subchapter must requisition the purchase through the comptroller except for purchases of articles or products not included in an established contract.  The purchase of articles or products not included in an established contract and that do not exceed the dollar limits established under Section 2155.132 may be acquired directly from the office on the agency's obtaining an informal or a formal quotation for the item and issuing a proper purchase order to the office.  The comptroller and the department shall enter into an agreement to expedite the process by which agencies are required to requisition purchases of articles or products through the comptroller.(b)  A political subdivision may purchase articles and products under this subchapter directly from the office.(c)  If an agency or political subdivision purchasing goods under this subchapter desires to purchase goods or articles from the office, it may do so without complying with any other state law otherwise requiring the agency or political subdivision to request competitive bids for the article or product.  Nothing herein shall be interpreted to require a political subdivision to purchase goods or articles from the office if the political subdivision determines that the goods or articles can be purchased elsewhere at a lower price.  An agency may decline to purchase goods or articles from the office if the agency determines, after giving the office a final opportunity to negotiate on price, and the comptroller certifies, that the goods or articles can be purchased elsewhere at a lower price.|Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 1.23, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 1.55, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 497.026 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter B. Sales of Prison-Made Articles or Products|Section 497.026. Prices

Sec. 497.026.  PRICES.  The office and the comptroller shall determine the sales price of articles and products produced under this subchapter.|Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 1.56, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 497.027 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter B. Sales of Prison-Made Articles or Products|Section 497.027. Specifications

Sec. 497.027.  SPECIFICATIONS.  (a)  The comptroller shall establish specifications for articles and products produced under this subchapter.  An article or product produced under this subchapter must meet specifications established under this subsection in effect when the article or product is produced.(b)  The office may manufacture articles and products to meet commercial specifications for the article or product if the comptroller has not established specifications for the article or product and the comptroller approves the commercial specifications.|Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 17.19(14), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 1.57, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 497.028 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter B. Sales of Prison-Made Articles or Products|Section 497.028. Catalogs

Sec. 497.028.  CATALOGS.  The office shall prepare catalogs that accurately and completely describe articles and products produced under this subchapter.  The office shall send copies of the catalogs to all state agencies and make the catalogs available to political subdivisions.|Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 497.029 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter B. Sales of Prison-Made Articles or Products|Section 497.029. New Articles and Products

Sec. 497.029.  NEW ARTICLES AND PRODUCTS.  The comptroller may request the office to produce additional articles or products under this subchapter.|Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 1.58, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 497.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter B. Sales of Prison-Made Articles or Products|Section 497.031. Sale of State Flags to State Agency

Sec. 497.031.  SALE OF STATE FLAGS TO STATE AGENCY.  The department shall sell state flags to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement at a price that does not exceed the department's cost in producing or obtaining the state flags.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 476, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 93 (S.B. 686), Sec. 2.29, eff. May 18, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 497.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates|Subchapter C. Private Sector Prison Industries Programs|Section 497.051. Purpose; Definitions

Sec. 497.051.  PURPOSE; DEFINITIONS.  (a)  The board shall approve, certify, and supervise the operation of private sector prison industries programs in the department, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and in county correctional facilities in compliance with the federal prison enhancement certification program established under 18 U.S.C. Section 1761.  The board may use board and department employees to provide the clerical and technical support necessary for the board to perform the board's duties under this subchapter and shall ensure that the department implements the policies adopted by the board that relate to the operation of private sector prison industries programs.(a-1)  The board shall ensure that private sector prison industries programs are operated under this subchapter in a manner that is designed to avoid the loss of existing jobs for employees in this state who are not incarcerated or imprisoned.(b)  In this subchapter:(1)  "Governmental entity" means the department, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and any county that operates a private sector prison industries program under this subchapter.(2)  "Participant" means a participant in a private sector prison industries program.(c)  This subchapter does not authorize the board to direct the general operations of or to govern the Texas Juvenile Justice Department or county correctional facilities in any manner not specifically described by Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 10.01(a).  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 318, Sec. 69, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1236, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 1.24, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1282 (H.B. 1914), Sec. 7, eff. June 19, 2009.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 734 (H.B. 1549), Sec. 97, eff. September 1, 2015.|