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TX Govt Code § 2306.1122 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter PP. Property Designated by Political Subdivision for Camping by Homeless Individuals|Section 2306.1122. Approval Required

Sec. 2306.1122.  APPROVAL REQUIRED.  (a)  A political subdivision may not designate a property to be used by homeless individuals to camp unless the department approves a plan described by Section 2306.1123(b).(b)  Not later than the 30th day after the date the department receives a plan submitted by a political subdivision under this subchapter, the department shall make a final determination regarding approval of the plan.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 677 (H.B. 1925), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.1123 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter PP. Property Designated by Political Subdivision for Camping by Homeless Individuals|Section 2306.1123. Plan Requirements

Sec. 2306.1123.  PLAN REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  In this section, "proposed new campers" means homeless individuals the applicant intends to allow to camp at the property.(b)  A plan submitted for approval under this subchapter must describe each of the following with respect to a proposed property:(1)  the availability of local health care for proposed new campers, including access to Medicaid services and mental health services;(2)  the availability of indigent services for proposed new campers;(3)  the availability of reasonably affordable public transportation for proposed new campers;(4)  local law enforcement resources in the area; and(5)  the steps the applicant has taken to coordinate with the local mental health authority to provide for any proposed new campers.(c)  An applicant shall respond to reasonable requests for additional information made by the department regarding the proposed property or plan.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 677 (H.B. 1925), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.1124 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter PP. Property Designated by Political Subdivision for Camping by Homeless Individuals|Section 2306.1124. Approval of Certain Property Prohibited

Sec. 2306.1124.  APPROVAL OF CERTAIN PROPERTY PROHIBITED.  The department may not approve a plan described by Section 2306.1123(b) if the department determines that a property proposed under the plan is a public park.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 677 (H.B. 1925), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2308.001. Short Title

Sec. 2308.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Workforce Investment Act.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 1.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2308.002. Definitions

Sec. 2308.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Council" means the Texas Workforce Investment Council.(2)  "Division" means the division of workforce development of the Texas Workforce Commission.(3)  "Local labor market" means an economically integrated geographical area within which individuals may reside and find employment within a reasonable distance.(4)  "Workforce development" includes workforce education and workforce training and services.(5)  "Workforce education" means articulated career-path programs and the constituent courses of those programs that lead to initial or continuing licensing or certification or associate degree-level accreditation and that:(A)  are subject to:(i)  initial and ongoing state approval or regional or specialized accreditation;(ii)  a formal state evaluation that provides the basis for program continuation or termination;(iii)  state accountability and performance standards;  and(iv)  a regional or statewide documentation of the market demand for labor according to employers' needs;  or(B)  are subject to approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as adult vocational or continuing education courses.(6)  "Workforce training and services" means training and services programs that are not workforce education.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 19.01(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 1.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2308.003. Contracting for Private Services Not Restricted

Sec. 2308.003.  CONTRACTING FOR PRIVATE SERVICES NOT RESTRICTED.  This chapter does not restrict a person's authority to contract for the provision of workforce development without state or federal funds.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2308.004. Program Year

Sec. 2308.004.  PROGRAM YEAR.  Under this chapter, a program year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30 unless otherwise specified under appropriate state or federal law.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1472, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2308.005. Application of Sunset Act

Sec. 2308.005.  APPLICATION OF SUNSET ACT.  The Texas Workforce Investment Council is subject to Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the council is abolished September 1, 2027.  The council shall be reviewed during the period in which the Texas Workforce Commission is reviewed.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 19.02(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1169, Sec. 2.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 1.04, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 97 (H.B. 1606), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2308.006. Application of Prior Law

Sec. 2308.006.  APPLICATION OF PRIOR LAW.  (a)  If a change in law made by House Bill 3431, Acts of the 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999, would have the effect of invalidating an exemption granted under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (Pub.  L. No. 105-220), the Texas Workforce Investment Council may not operate under that change in law but, instead, shall operate under the law as it existed before September 1, 1999.(b)  A change in law described by Subsection (a) of this section does not affect other related provisions or applications of a statute that can be given effect without that change in law, and to this end those other provisions and applications of the statute shall be given effect.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1472, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 1.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter B. Council Membership and Administration|Section 2308.051. Council

Sec. 2308.051.  COUNCIL.  (a)  The council acts as a state human resource investment council under the Job Training Reform Amendments of 1992 (29 U.S.C. Section 1792 et seq.) and as a state workforce investment board under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (Pub. L. No. 105-220).(b)  The council is attached for administrative purposes to the office of the governor.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 19.03(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1472, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter B. Council Membership and Administration|Section 2308.052. Membership

Sec. 2308.052.  MEMBERSHIP.  (a)  The governor shall appoint the members of the council as provided by this section.(b)  The council is composed of:(1)  three voting members who represent education, one of whom represents local public education, one of whom represents public postsecondary education, and one of whom represents vocational education;(2)  five voting members who represent organized labor appointed from recommendations made by recognized labor organizations;(3)  five voting members who represent business and industry, including business members serving on local workforce development boards or private industry councils;(4)  one voting member who represents community-based organizations;  and(5)  the following ex officio voting members:(A)  the commissioner of education;(B)  the commissioner of higher education;(C)  the commissioner of human services;(D)  the executive director of the Texas Department of Economic Development;  and(E)  the executive director of the Texas Workforce Commission.(c)  The membership of the council must represent the geographic diversity of this state.(d)  A member of the council who represents a community-based organization may not be a provider of services.(e)  Appointments to the council shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 19.04(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1472, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1170, Sec. 48.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter B. Council Membership and Administration|Section 2308.053. Presiding Officer

Sec. 2308.053.  PRESIDING OFFICER.  (a)  The governor shall designate one of the business or labor representatives on the council as the presiding officer of the council to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor.(b)  The presiding officer of the council shall designate a member of the council as assistant presiding officer to preside in the absence of the presiding officer.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 2.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter B. Council Membership and Administration|Section 2308.054. Terms

Sec. 2308.054.  TERMS.  (a)  A member of the council who does not serve as an ex officio member serves a six-year term.  Approximately one-third of these members' terms expire in each odd-numbered year.(b)  An ex officio member serves as a member of the council as long as the member continues to serve in the designated office.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 2.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1170, Sec. 48.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter B. Council Membership and Administration|Section 2308.055. Designated Replacements

Sec. 2308.055.  DESIGNATED REPLACEMENTS.  (a)  A member of the council may designate another person to attend a meeting for the member.(b)  The designated person may participate in the activities and discussions of the council but may not vote.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter B. Council Membership and Administration|Section 2308.056. Grounds for Removal

Sec. 2308.056.  GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL.  (a)  It is a ground for removal from the council that a member who is not an ex officio member:(1)  does not have at the time of appointment the qualifications required by Section 2308.052;(2)  does not maintain during service on the council the qualifications required by Section 2308.052;(3)  cannot, because of illness or disability, discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the member's term;(4)  is absent from more than one-fourth of the regularly scheduled council meetings that the member is eligible to attend during a calendar year without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the council's members;  or(5)  is absent from two consecutive council meetings for which the member received notice not less than 48 hours before the time of the meeting.(b)  The validity of an action of the council is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a council member exists.(c)  If the executive director has knowledge that a potential ground for removal exists, the executive director shall notify the presiding officer of the council of the ground.  The presiding officer shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.  If the potential ground for removal involves the presiding officer, the executive director shall notify the next highest ranking officer of the council, who shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 2.04, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter B. Council Membership and Administration|Section 2308.057. Meetings

Sec. 2308.057.  MEETINGS.  The council shall meet at least quarterly and at other times at the call of the presiding officer or as provided by rules adopted by the council.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter B. Council Membership and Administration|Section 2308.058. Subcommittees; Technical Advisory Committees

Sec. 2308.058.  SUBCOMMITTEES;  TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES.  (a)  The presiding officer of the council may appoint subcommittees consisting of members of the council for any purpose consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the council under this chapter.(b)  The presiding officer of the council may appoint technical advisory committees composed of council members, persons who are not council members, or both members and nonmembers.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter B. Council Membership and Administration|Section 2308.059. Fiscal Agent

Sec. 2308.059.  FISCAL AGENT.  The office of the governor shall serve as the council's fiscal agent.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 19.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter B. Council Membership and Administration|Section 2308.060. Executive Director

Sec. 2308.060.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.  (a)  The presiding officer of the council shall appoint an executive director of the council.(b)  The executive director shall:(1)  report to the presiding officer of the council;(2)  perform duties assigned by the council and under state law;(3)  administer the daily operations of the council;(4)  appoint officers, accountants, attorneys, experts, and other employees for the council and assign duties for these employees to perform the council's powers and duties under this chapter;  and(5)  delegate authority to persons appointed under this section as the executive director considers to be reasonable and proper for the effective administration of the council.(c)  The executive director shall adopt the administrative and personnel procedures of the council's fiscal agent.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 19.06(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter B. Council Membership and Administration|Section 2308.061. Staff

Sec. 2308.061.  STAFF.  (a)  The council shall have an independent staff with expertise sufficient to perform all duties and responsibilities of the council.(b)  The staff may be supplemented by staff from other state agencies who are temporarily assigned to assist with special projects.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.065 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter B. Council Membership and Administration|Section 2308.065. Funding

Sec. 2308.065.  FUNDING.  (a)  Federal funding for the operation of the council shall be allocated according to federal requirements.(b)  A state agency represented on the council shall provide funds for the support of the council in proportion to the agency's financial participation in the workforce development system.  The council, with the governor's approval, shall establish a funding formula to determine the level of support each agency must provide.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 704, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.1015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter C. Council Duties and Powers|Section 2308.1015. Duty to Facilitate Delivery of Integrated Workforce Services

Sec. 2308.1015.  DUTY TO FACILITATE DELIVERY OF INTEGRATED WORKFORCE SERVICES.  (a)  To facilitate the seamless delivery of integrated workforce services in this state, the council shall:(1)  evaluate programs administered by agencies represented on the council to identify:(A)  any duplication of or gaps in the services provided by those programs;  and(B)  any other problems that adversely affect the seamless delivery of those services;  and(2)  develop and implement immediate and long-range strategies to address problems identified by the council under Subdivision (1).(b)  The council shall include in the council's annual report to the governor and to the legislature:(1)  a list of specific problems identified by the council under Subsection (a) to be addressed by the council in the following year;  and(2)  the results of any measures taken by the council to address problems identified by the council under Subsection (a).(c)  The long-range strategies developed by the council under Subsection (a) must:(1)  identify each agency represented on the council that is responsible for implementing each strategy;  and(2)  include a time frame for the implementation of each strategy.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 3.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|