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TX Govt Code § 434.0079 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.0079. Duties Regarding Certain Tuition and Fee Exemptions for Veterans and Family Members

Sec. 434.0079.  DUTIES REGARDING CERTAIN TUITION AND FEE EXEMPTIONS FOR VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS.  (a)  The commission, through its veteran education program, shall assist veterans and their family members in claiming and qualifying for exemptions from the payment of tuition and fees at institutions of higher education under Section 54.341, Education Code.(b)  The commission shall establish the application and necessary evidence requirements for a person to claim an exemption under Section 54.341, Education Code, at an institution of higher education.(c)  The commission shall adopt rules governing the coordination of federal and state benefits of a person eligible to receive an exemption under Section 54.341(k), Education Code, including rules governing:(1)  the total number of credit hours assigned under that section that a person may apply to an individual degree or certificate program, consistent with the standards of the appropriate recognized regional accrediting agency; and(2)  the application of the assigned exemption to credit hours for which the institution of higher education does not receive state funding.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1193 (S.B. 1158), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 434.00791 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.00791. Electronic System to Monitor Tuition Exemptions for Veterans and Family Members

Sec. 434.00791.  ELECTRONIC SYSTEM TO MONITOR TUITION EXEMPTIONS FOR VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS.  (a)  In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.(b)  The commission shall ensure a system to electronically monitor the use of tuition and fee exemptions at institutions of higher education under Section 54.341, Education Code, is developed.  The system must allow the commission to electronically receive, for each semester, the following information from institutions of higher education:(1)  the name of the institution;(2)  the name, identification number, and date of birth of each individual attending the institution and receiving benefits for the semester under Section 54.341, Education Code;(3)  for each individual receiving benefits, the number of credit hours for which the individual received an exemption for the semester;(4)  for each individual receiving benefits at the institution during the semester, the total cumulative number of credit hours for which the individual has received an exemption at the institution; and(5)  any other information required by the commission.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 7 (S.B. 101), Sec. 2, eff. May 3, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 359 (S.B. 32), Sec. 6, eff. January 1, 2012.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Education Code, Section 61.0516 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1193 (S.B. 1158), Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 434.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.008. Fees Prohibited

Sec. 434.008.  FEES PROHIBITED.  The commission may not charge a fee or permit the payment of a fee by an applicant to a third person for services rendered by the commission.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 434.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.009. Executive Director

Sec. 434.009.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.  (a)  The commission shall employ an executive director qualified by experience and training to administer the policies of the commission.(b)  The executive director shall:(1)  place into operation the policies and instructions of the commission;(2)  serve as the executive officer of the commission, without the power to vote;(3)  be in charge of commission offices;(4)  direct the paid personnel of the commission;  and(5)  be responsible to the commission for all reports, data, and similar information required by the commission.(c)  The executive director may:(1)  administer oaths;(2)  certify official acts under the commission's seal;(3)  take depositions inside or outside the state, as provided by law;  and(4)  compel the production of pertinent books, accounts, records, and documents.(d)  The executive director shall devote the executive director's entire time to the duties of the office and may not actively engage or be employed in another business, vocation, or profession.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 434.0091 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.0091. Separation of Policymaking and Management Responsibilities

Sec. 434.0091.  SEPARATION OF POLICYMAKING AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES.  The commission shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the commission and the management responsibilities of the executive director and the staff of the commission.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (H.B. 3426), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 434.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.010. Rules

Sec. 434.010.  RULES.  (a)  The commission may adopt rules that it considers necessary for its administration.(b)  The commission shall adopt procedures for receiving input and recommendations from interested persons regarding the development of rules and policies.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (H.B. 3426), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 434.0101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.0101. Advisory Committees

Sec. 434.0101.  ADVISORY COMMITTEES.  (a)  In developing procedures under Section 434.010, the commission may establish and appoint members to an advisory committee to advise and make recommendations to the commission on programs, rules, and policies affecting the delivery of services to veterans.(b)  If the commission establishes an advisory committee under Subsection (a), the commission shall adopt rules regarding:(1)  the purpose, role, and goals of the committee;(2)  the size and quorum requirements of the committee;(3)  the qualifications of the members and the criteria for selecting members;(4)  the procedures for appointing members;(5)  the terms of service of members;(6)  the training requirements of members;(7)  the implementation of a needs assessment process to regularly evaluate the continuing need for the committee; and(8)  a requirement that the committee comply with Chapter 551.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (H.B. 3426), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 434.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.011. Office; Expenses; Employees

Sec. 434.011.  OFFICE;  EXPENSES;  EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The state shall provide the commission suitable offices and office equipment in Austin.  The commission may incur the expenses necessary to perform its work.(b)  The commission shall employ sufficient office personnel, stenographers, typists, and clerical help to maintain the efficient operation of the office.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 434.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.012. Compensation and Expenses

Sec. 434.012.  COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES.  (a)  A member of the commission is entitled to a per diem as set by legislative appropriation for each day that the member engages in commission business.(b)  A member is entitled to receive compensation for meals, lodging, or other travel expenses as provided by the General Appropriations Act.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 434.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.013. Finances

Sec. 434.013.  FINANCES.  (a)  The financial transactions of the commission are subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321, Government Code.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083, Sec. 25(38), eff. June 17, 2011.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 584, Sec. 24, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083 (S.B. 1179), Sec. 25(38), eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 434.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.014. Employment Practices

Sec. 434.014.  EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.  (a)  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall develop a career ladder program.  The program must require that openings in all positions except entry level positions be posted within the commission concurrently with any public posting.(b)  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluation based on measurable job tasks.  Merit pay for commission employees must be based on this system.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1385 (S.B. 1655), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 434.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.015. Information of Public Interest

Sec. 434.015.  INFORMATION OF PUBLIC INTEREST.  The commission shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the commission and the procedures for filing and for resolution by the commission of public complaints.  The commission shall make the information available to the general public and appropriate state agencies.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 434.0151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.0151. Public Participation

Sec. 434.0151.  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.  The commission shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the commission and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the commission.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (H.B. 3426), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 434.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.016. Gifts and Grants

Sec. 434.016.  GIFTS AND GRANTS.  The commission may accept gifts of money and property and may accept grants.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 395 (S.B. 1480), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Govt Code § 434.0161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.0161. Use of Funds to Support Outreach and Training

Sec. 434.0161.  USE OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT OUTREACH AND TRAINING.  The commission may use appropriated funds to purchase, for use at outreach and training functions:(1)  promotional items that include the agency's name and contact information to be distributed to veterans; and(2)  food and beverages.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1385 (S.B. 1655), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 434.0171 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.0171. State Employee Contributions to Fund for Veterans' Assistance

Sec. 434.0171.  STATE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO FUND FOR VETERANS' ASSISTANCE.  For purposes of Subchapter I, Chapter 659:(1)  the Texas Veterans Commission, for the sole purpose of managing the fund for veterans' assistance, is considered an eligible charitable organization entitled to participate in the state employee charitable campaign; and(2)  a state employee is entitled to authorize a deduction for contributions to the Texas Veterans Commission for the purposes of managing the fund for veterans' assistance as a charitable contribution under Section 659.132, and the Texas Veterans Commission may use the contributions for the purposes listed in Section 434.017(c).|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 840 (S.B. 1940), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 675 (S.B. 2104), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 434.018 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.018. Performance Incentive Award

Sec. 434.018.  PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE AWARD.  (a)  The commission may make a performance incentive award to an individual or an entity for providing services to veterans as authorized by Section 3(a) of the federal Jobs for Veterans Act (38 U.S.C. Section 4112).(b)  The performance incentive award may be monetary or nonmonetary.(c)  A performance incentive award made under this section to a state employee is not a promotion or a merit salary increase under Chapter 659.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 364 (S.B. 310), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.Renumbered from Government Code, Section 434.017 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 27.001(29), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 434.019 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.019. Veterans Hospital

Sec. 434.019.  VETERANS HOSPITAL.  (a)  The Texas Veterans Commission and the Department of State Health Services, in collaboration with the office of the governor, shall work with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and any other appropriate federal agency to propose that the federal government establish a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley region of the state.(b)  The state may contribute money, property, and other resources to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a veterans hospital described by this section.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 439 (H.B. 2217), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 633 (S.B. 1463), Sec. 2, eff. June 16, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 434.020 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.020. Notice to State Cemetery Committee of Servicemember's Death

Sec. 434.020.  NOTICE TO STATE CEMETERY COMMITTEE OF SERVICEMEMBER'S DEATH.  The Texas Veterans Commission shall notify the State Cemetery Committee as soon as practicable after the commission receives notice of the death of a member of the United States armed forces from the state who is killed while serving in a combat zone.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1394 (S.B. 2135), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 434.0205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.0205. Confidentiality of Information Provided to Commission

Sec. 434.0205.  CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION PROVIDED TO COMMISSION.  Any information provided by a person to the commission to receive services or participate in commission programs is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 367 (H.B. 1351), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 434.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.021. Confidential Information Received by the Commission

Sec. 434.021.  CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION RECEIVED BY THE COMMISSION.  Information received by the commission that is confidential under Chapter 552 remains confidential regardless of the format in which the commission maintains the information.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1385 (S.B. 1655), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 434.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.023. Health Care Advocacy Program for Veterans

Sec. 434.023.  HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY PROGRAM FOR VETERANS.  (a)  In this section, "veteran" means a person who has served in:(1)  the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine corps of the United States; or(2)  the Texas National Guard as defined by Section 431.001.(b)  The commission by rule shall establish and implement a health care advocacy program to assist veterans in gaining access to health care facilities of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.(c)  The program shall provide assistance to veterans by:(1)  resolving any access issues raised by veterans in this state or referred to the commission by the veterans toll-free hotline operated under Section 161.077, Natural Resources Code;(2)  coordinating with the Veterans Health Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to support the health care advocacy program established under this section;(3)  coordinating with health care providers in this state to expand providers' opportunities to treat veterans through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs;(4)  reviewing and researching programs, projects, and initiatives designed to address the health care needs of veterans; (5)  evaluating the effectiveness of the efforts of the commission to improve access to health care services for veterans;(6)  making recommendations to the executive director of the commission to improve health care services and assistance for veterans;(7)  incorporating veterans' health care issues into the commission's strategic plan required under Section 2056.002;(8)  assisting veterans in securing benefits and services; and(9)  recommending legislative initiatives and policies at the local, state, and national levels to address issues affecting health care for veterans.(d)  The executive director of the commission shall appoint a program coordinator to administer the health care advocacy program.(e)  The commission shall provide facilities as appropriate to support the program to the extent funding is available for that purpose.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 542 (H.B. 1762), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 434.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.024. Veterans Community Outreach Campaign

Sec. 434.024.  VETERANS COMMUNITY OUTREACH CAMPAIGN.  (a)  The Texas Veterans Commission shall conduct a community outreach campaign to provide information relating to and increase awareness of benefits and services available to veterans, including:(1)  claims assistance services;(2)  technology services, including the veterans website under Section 434.102;(3)  health, financial, rehabilitation, and housing services;(4)  employment and reemployment services;(5)  legal services, including the veterans treatment court program under Chapter 124;(6)  state and federal education benefits;(7)  grants available to veterans;(8)  entrepreneurial services under Section 434.022; and(9)  mental health services.(b)  The community outreach campaign must include outreach efforts at:(1)  community centers;(2)  places of worship; and(3)  any other place in a community where veterans routinely gather, as determined by the commission.(c)  The commission shall collaborate with, and may contract with, community-based, nonprofit, or private organizations to implement the community outreach campaign under this section.(d)  The commission may solicit and accept gifts and grants to fund the community outreach campaign under this section.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (S.B. 591), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 434.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.025. Information Regarding Veteran's Employment Preference Policies

Sec. 434.025.  INFORMATION REGARDING VETERAN'S EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE POLICIES.  The commission shall make available on its website a list of each private employer who has provided notice under Section 23.002(c), Labor Code, regarding a veteran's employment preference policy.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 387 (S.B. 588), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 434.024 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 21.001(22), eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 434.026 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter A. Texas Veterans Commission|Section 434.026. Online Repository for Active Duty Military

Sec. 434.026.  ONLINE REPOSITORY FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY.  (a)  The Texas Veterans Commission shall develop and maintain on the state electronic Internet portal project described by Section 2054.252 an online repository of information of use to active duty members of the United States armed forces and their families relocating to this state.(b)  The repository under Subsection (a) must include information on assistance, fee waivers, and programs the state provides to active duty members of the United States armed forces and their families related to occupational and professional licenses, education, and health care.(c)  A link to the repository developed under Subsection (a) must be prominently displayed on the public home page of the state electronic Internet portal project described by Section 2054.252.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 316 (H.B. 2530), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|