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TX Govt Code § 402.030 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 402 - Attorney General|Subchapter B. Duties|Section 402.030. Participation by Fathers

Sec. 402.030.  PARTICIPATION BY FATHERS.  (a)  The attorney general shall periodically examine office policies and procedures to determine if the policies and procedures deter or encourage participation of fathers in functions performed by the attorney general relating to children.(b)  Based on the examination required under Subsection (a), the attorney general shall modify policies and procedures as necessary to permit full participation of fathers in functions performed by the attorney general relating to children in all appropriate circumstances.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 256, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 402.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 402 - Attorney General|Subchapter B. Duties|Section 402.033. Reporting Fraudulent Activities

Sec. 402.033.  REPORTING FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Authorized governmental agency" means:(A)  the attorney general;(B)  a local or state law enforcement agency of this state or a federal law enforcement agency;(C)  a prosecuting attorney of the United States or of a county or judicial district of this state; or(D)  the Department of Public Safety, the Texas Department of Insurance, the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner, the Texas Department of Banking, the credit union department, the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, the Texas Real Estate Commission, the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, or the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.(2)  "Fraudulent activity" means any act that constitutes a violation of a penal law and is part of an attempt or scheme to defraud any person.(b)  If a person determines or reasonably suspects that fraudulent activity has been committed or is about to be committed, the person shall report the information to an authorized governmental agency.  If a person reports the information to the attorney general, the attorney general shall notify an appropriate law enforcement agency with jurisdiction to investigate the fraudulent activity.  If a financial institution or person voluntarily or pursuant to this section reports fraudulent activity to an authorized governmental agency, the financial institution or person may not notify any person involved in the fraudulent activity that the fraudulent activity has been reported, and the authorized governmental agency who has any knowledge that such report was made shall not disclose to any person involved in the fraudulent activity that the fraudulent activity has been reported.  Any financial institution or person that makes a voluntary report of any possible violation of law or regulation to an authorized governmental agency shall not be liable to any person under any law or regulation of the state or the United States for such report.(c)  This section does not eliminate or diminish any common law or statutory privilege or immunity.(d)  An authorized governmental agency may share confidential information or information to which access is otherwise restricted by law with one or more other authorized governmental agencies.  Except as provided by this subsection, confidential information that is shared under this subsection remains confidential and legal restrictions on access to the information apply.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 285 (H.B. 716), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.Renumbered from Government Code, Section 402.031 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 27.001(20), eff. September 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 709 (H.B. 2840), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 553 (S.B. 526), Sec. 1(b), eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 402.0351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 402 - Attorney General|Subchapter B. Duties|Section 402.0351. Required Posting of Human Trafficking Signs at Certain Transportation Hubs

Sec. 402.0351.  REQUIRED POSTING OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING SIGNS AT CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION HUBS.  (a)  In this section, "transportation hub" means a bus, bus stop, train, train station, rest area, or airport. Text of subsection as amended by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 280 (H.B. 3721), Sec. 4 (b)  The attorney general by rule shall prescribe the design and content of a sign regarding services and assistance available to victims of human trafficking to be displayed at transportation hubs.  The sign must be in both English and Spanish and include:(1)  the telephone number and Internet website of the National Human Trafficking Resource Center;(2)  the contact information for reporting suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety; and(3)  the key indicators that a person is a victim of human trafficking.(c)  The attorney general by rule shall prescribe the transportation hubs that are required to post a sign described by Subsection (b).(d)  A person who operates a transportation hub that is required to post a sign under Subsection (c) shall post a sign described by Subsection (b) at the transportation hub.  The attorney general:(1)  by rule shall prescribe the manner the sign must be displayed at the transportation hub and any exceptions to the sign posting requirement under this section; and(2)  shall enforce this section.(e)  In adopting the rules under Subsection (b), the attorney general shall consult with the Texas Department of Transportation.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 985 (S.B. 1219), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 280 (H.B. 3721), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 402.037 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 402 - Attorney General|Subchapter B. Duties|Section 402.037. Choose Life Advisory Committee

Sec. 402.037.  CHOOSE LIFE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  (a)  The attorney general shall appoint a seven-member Choose Life advisory committee.(b)  The committee shall:(1)  meet at least twice a year or as called by the attorney general;(2)  assist the attorney general in developing rules under Section 402.036(e); and(3)  review and make recommendations to the attorney general on applications submitted to the attorney general for grants funded with money credited to the Choose Life account.(c)  Members of the committee serve without compensation and are not entitled to reimbursement for expenses.  Each member serves a term of four years, with the terms of three or four members expiring on January 31 of each odd-numbered year.(d)  Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the committee.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 63 (S.B. 257), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 402.038 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 402 - Attorney General|Subchapter B. Duties|Section 402.038. Transnational and Organized Crime Division

Sec. 402.038.  TRANSNATIONAL AND ORGANIZED CRIME DIVISION.  (a)  The office of the attorney general shall establish a transnational and organized crime division.(b)  To address matters related to border security and organized crime, the transnational and organized crime division shall:(1)  establish within the division a prosecution unit to provide critical assistance to local prosecutors;(2)  using existing funds, establish within the division a trafficking of persons unit to:(A)  assist local law enforcement agencies and local prosecutors in investigating and prosecuting trafficking of persons and related crimes; and(B)  work with the appropriate local and state agencies to identify victims of trafficking of persons and to provide the types of assistance available for those victims under Chapters 56A and 56B and Subchapter B, Chapter 58, Code of Criminal Procedure; and(3)  develop initiatives to provide greater state assistance, support, and coordination among state law enforcement agencies, local law enforcement agencies, and local prosecutors.(c)  Prosecution assistance provided by the division under this section shall be in accordance with the assistance authorized under Section 402.028.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 333 (H.B. 11), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 2.43, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 402.039 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 402 - Attorney General|Subchapter B. Duties|Section 402.039. Domestic Violence High Risk Teams Grant Program

Sec. 402.039.  DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HIGH RISK TEAMS GRANT PROGRAM.  (a) A domestic violence high risk team is a multidisciplinary team that coordinates efforts to increase the safety of victims of family violence, as that term is defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, by monitoring and containing perpetrators while providing victim services.  The team may be composed of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, community supervision and corrections departments, victim advocates, nonprofit organizations that provide services or shelter to victims of family violence, and medical personnel.  The team members work together to share information and communicate to provide the best possible responses to victims at high risk.(b)  Using money appropriated for the purpose, the attorney general may award grants to domestic violence high risk teams in communities in this state.(c)  The attorney general shall request proposals for the award of grants under this section.  The attorney general shall evaluate the proposals and award grants based on the need for domestic violence services in the community in which the team is located and the effectiveness or potential effectiveness of the team.(d)  A grant recipient may use grant money received under this section only to fund the activities of a domestic violence high risk team in reducing or preventing incidents of domestic violence and providing domestic violence services to victims.(e)  The attorney general shall establish procedures to administer the grant program, including a procedure for the submission of a proposal and a procedure to be used by the attorney general in evaluating a proposal.(f)  To supplement any appropriations for the grant program, the attorney general shall apply for any available federal grant funds for the prevention of domestic violence.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 105 (H.B. 3327), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 402.038 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.001(11), eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 402.041 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 402 - Attorney General|Subchapter C. Opinions|Section 402.041. Definition

Sec. 402.041.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter "opinion" means advice or a judgment or decision and the legal reasons and principles on which it is based.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 402.042 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 402 - Attorney General|Subchapter C. Opinions|Section 402.042. Questions of Public Interest and Official Duties

Sec. 402.042.  QUESTIONS OF PUBLIC INTEREST AND OFFICIAL DUTIES.  (a)  On request of a person listed in Subsection (b), the attorney general shall issue a written opinion on a question affecting the public interest or concerning the official duties of the requesting person.(b)  An opinion may be requested by:(1)  the governor;(2)  the head of a department of state government;(3)  a head or board of a penal institution;(4)  a head or board of an eleemosynary institution;(5)  the head of a state board;(6)  a regent or trustee of a state educational institution;(7)  a committee of a house of the legislature;(8)  a county auditor authorized by law;  or(9)  the chairman of the governing board of a river authority.(c)  A request for an opinion must be in writing and sent by certified or registered mail, with return receipt requested, addressed to the office of the attorney general in Austin, or electronically to an electronic mail address designated by the attorney general for the purpose of receiving requests for opinions under this section.  The attorney general shall:(1)  acknowledge receipt of the request not later than the 15th day after the date that it is received; and(2)  issue the opinion not later than the 180th day after the date that it is received, unless before that deadline the attorney general notifies the requesting person in writing that the opinion will be delayed or not rendered and states the reasons for the delay or refusal.(d)  The attorney general and the requesting person by written agreement may waive the provisions of Subsections (a) and (c) if the waiver does not substantially prejudice any person's legal rights.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 403 (S.B. 246), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 402.043 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 402 - Attorney General|Subchapter C. Opinions|Section 402.043. Questions Relating to Actions in Which the State Is Interested

Sec. 402.043.  QUESTIONS RELATING TO ACTIONS IN WHICH THE STATE IS INTERESTED.  The attorney general shall advise an attorney, on the attorney's request, in the prosecution or defense of an action in which the state is interested before a district or inferior court if:(1)  the requesting attorney has investigated the question involved and submitted a brief to the attorney general; and(2)  the requesting attorney is:(A)  a district or county attorney; or(B)  a county employee who:(i)  serves as the head of the civil legal department of a county located on the international border that has a population of less than 400,000 and contains one or more municipalities with a population of 200,000 or more; and(ii)  has received approval for the submission of the request from the commissioners court of the county.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 69 (S.B. 1339), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 402.044 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 402 - Attorney General|Subchapter C. Opinions|Section 402.044. Questions Relating to Bonds

Sec. 402.044.  QUESTIONS RELATING TO BONDS.  The attorney general shall advise the proper legal authorities in regard to the issuance of bonds that by law require the attorney general's approval.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 402.045 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 402 - Attorney General|Subchapter C. Opinions|Section 402.045. Limitation

Sec. 402.045.  LIMITATION.  The attorney general may not give legal advice or a written opinion to a person other than a person named in this subchapter.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 403.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 403 - Comptroller of Public Accounts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 403.001. Definitions

Sec. 403.001.  DEFINITIONS.  (a)  In any state statute, "comptroller" means the comptroller of public accounts of the State of Texas.(b)  In this chapter:(1)  "Account" means a subdivision of a fund.(2)  "Dedicated revenue" means revenue set aside by law for a particular purpose or entity.(3)  "Fund" means a fiscal and accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts recording cash and other financial resources.(4)  "Special fund" means a fund, other than the general revenue fund, that is established by law for a particular purpose or entity.(5)  "Cash Management Improvement Act" means the federal Cash Management Improvement Act of 1990 (31 U.S.C. Section 6501 et seq.).|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 4, Sec. 11.01, eff. Aug. 22, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 449, Sec. 21, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 403.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 403 - Comptroller of Public Accounts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 403.002. Performance of Duty

Sec. 403.002.  PERFORMANCE OF DUTY.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 31(9).(b)  If the comptroller intentionally neglects or refuses to perform a duty of the office of comptroller, the comptroller is liable to the state for a penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 for each day of the neglect or refusal.(c)  The attorney general, by suit in the name of the state, shall recover penalties provided by this chapter.  Venue and jurisdiction of the suit are in a court of Travis County.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 9, 31(9), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 403.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 403 - Comptroller of Public Accounts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 403.003. Chief Clerk

Sec. 403.003.  CHIEF CLERK.  (a)  The comptroller shall appoint a chief clerk who shall:(1)  perform the duties of the comptroller when the comptroller is unavoidably absent or is incapable of discharging those duties;(2)  act as comptroller if the office of comptroller becomes vacant until a comptroller is appointed and qualified;  and(3)  under the comptroller's direction, supervise the keeping of the books, records, and accounts of the office and perform other duties required by law or the comptroller.(b)  The chief clerk shall take the official oath.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1035, Sec. 73, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 7.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 403.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 403 - Comptroller of Public Accounts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 403.004. Chief of Claims Division

Sec. 403.004.  CHIEF OF CLAIMS DIVISION.  The comptroller shall designate one person as chief of the claims division.  The chief of the claims division shall prepare or have prepared all warrants and is accountable to the comptroller for warrants coming into the person's possession.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 641, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Govt Code § 403.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 403 - Comptroller of Public Accounts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 403.006. Inspection of Accounts

Sec. 403.006.  INSPECTION OF ACCOUNTS.  On request of a house or committee of the legislature, the comptroller shall exhibit for the house's or committee's examination any book, paper, voucher, or other matter relating to the office.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 403.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 403 - Comptroller of Public Accounts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 403.007. Divisions

Sec. 403.007.  DIVISIONS.  The comptroller may organize and maintain divisions within the comptroller's office as necessary for the efficient and orderly operation of the office.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 403.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 403 - Comptroller of Public Accounts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 403.008. Bonds and Employees

Sec. 403.008.  BONDS AND EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The comptroller shall give any special bond required by an Act of Congress or a federal department or official to protect federal funds deposited with the comptroller.  The state shall pay the expenses necessary and incidental to the execution of the bond.(b)  The comptroller shall appoint other employees that are authorized by law. The comptroller may require an employee to be insured in the manner and sum required by the comptroller.(c)  The state shall pay any expense incident to the execution of a bond authorized under Chapter 653 and any insurance of the chief clerk and other employees.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1035, Sec. 75, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 403.0111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 403 - Comptroller of Public Accounts|Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties|Section 403.0111. Distribution of Federal Tax Information

Sec. 403.0111.  DISTRIBUTION OF FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION.  (a)  In addition to the distribution of state tax and fiscal information, the comptroller's office is authorized to take the lead in promoting awareness of federal earned income tax credits and to encourage other agencies to similarly promote awareness of the federal tax credit for working families and individuals who may qualify.(b)  State agencies that otherwise distribute information to the public may use existing resources to distribute information to persons likely to qualify for federal earned income tax credits and shall cooperate with the comptroller in information distribution efforts.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 418, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 403.0115 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 403 - Comptroller of Public Accounts|Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties|Section 403.0115. Reports Published on Internet

Sec. 403.0115.  REPORTS PUBLISHED ON INTERNET.  The comptroller shall promptly publish on the comptroller's Internet site each report that is:(1)  published by the comptroller;  and(2)  public information subject to disclosure under the open records law, Chapter 552.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1582, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 403.0116 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle A - Executive Officers|Chapter 403 - Comptroller of Public Accounts|Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties|Section 403.0116. Municipal and County Budgets on Internet

Sec. 403.0116.  MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY BUDGETS ON INTERNET.  The comptroller shall provide on its Internet website a link to the website of each municipality and county that provides budget information for the municipality or county, including budgets posted under Sections 102.008, 111.009, 111.040, and 111.069, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 1692), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|