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TX Govt Code § 326.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 326 - Cooperation Between Legislative Agencies|Section 326.003. Committee of State Auditor's Office, Legislative Budget Board, and Sunset Advisory Commission

Sec. 326.003.  COMMITTEE OF STATE AUDITOR'S OFFICE, LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD, AND SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION.  (a)  The State Auditor's Office, Legislative Budget Board, and Sunset Advisory Commission shall form a committee to make recommendations relating to the coordination of the agencies' functions.(b)  The committee shall meet on a regular basis at least quarterly.  The State Auditor shall call each meeting.(c)  Each agency shall designate a supervisory level staff member as its representative on the committee.(d)  Not later than one month after the date of a meeting, the committee shall submit its recommendations in writing to the head of each agency and the members of the legislative audit committee.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 2.16(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 785, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 328.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 328 - Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee|Section 328.001. Definition

Sec. 328.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "committee" means the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 13, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 328.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 328 - Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee|Section 328.002. Establishment; Composition

Sec. 328.002.  ESTABLISHMENT; COMPOSITION.  (a)  The Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee is established to provide objective research, analysis, and recommendations to help guide state criminal justice policies.(b)  The committee is composed of six members as follows:(1)  the chair of the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice;(2)  the chair of the House Committee on Corrections;(3)  two members of the senate appointed by the lieutenant governor; and(4)  two members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.(c)  In making appointments under Subsection (b)(3) or (4), the lieutenant governor or the speaker of the house of representatives, as applicable, shall give first consideration to members of the senate or the house of representatives who are members of the Senate Committee on Finance or the House Appropriations Committee.(d)  An appointed member of the committee serves at the pleasure of the appointing official.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 13, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 328.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 328 - Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee|Section 328.003. Presiding Officer; Term

Sec. 328.003.  PRESIDING OFFICER; TERM.  (a)  The lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint the presiding officer of the committee on an alternating basis.(b)  The presiding officer of the committee serves a two-year term that expires February 1 of each odd-numbered year.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 13, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 328.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 328 - Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee|Section 328.004. Powers and Duties

Sec. 328.004.  POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The committee shall:(1)  use statistical analyses and other research methods to conduct an in-depth examination of the criminal justice system in this state that includes:(A)  an assessment of the cost-effectiveness of the use of state and local funds in the criminal justice system;(B)  an identification of critical problems in the criminal justice system; and(C)  a determination of the long-range needs of the criminal justice system;(2)  recommend to the legislature:(A)  strategies to solve the problems identified under Subdivision (1)(B); and(B)  policy priorities to address the long-range needs determined under Subdivision (1)(C); and(3)  advise and assist the legislature in developing plans, programs, and proposed legislation to improve the effectiveness of the criminal justice system.(b)  The committee has all other powers and duties provided to a special committee by:(1)  Subchapter B, Chapter 301;(2)  the rules of the senate and the house of representatives; and(3)  policies of the senate and house committees on administration.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 13, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 328.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 328 - Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee|Section 328.005. Meetings

Sec. 328.005.  MEETINGS.  The committee shall meet at the call of the presiding officer.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 13, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 328.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 328 - Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee|Section 328.006. Staff; Authority to Contract

Sec. 328.006.  STAFF; AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT.  The committee may hire staff or may contract with universities or other suitable entities to assist the committee in carrying out the committee's duties.  Funding to support the operation of the committee shall be provided from funds appropriated to the Texas Legislative Council.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 13, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 328.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 328 - Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee|Section 328.007. Report

Sec. 328.007.  REPORT.  Not later than January 1 of each odd-numbered year, the committee shall submit to the legislature a report that contains the recommendations described by Section 328.004(a)(2). |Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 13, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 329.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws|Section 329.001. Definitions

Sec. 329.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Commission" means the Commission on Uniform State Laws.(2)  "National conference" means the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept 1, 1991.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 329.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws|Section 329.002. Duties of Commission

Sec. 329.002.  DUTIES OF COMMISSION.  (a)  The commission shall:(1)  promote the uniform judicial interpretation of all uniform laws; and(2)  before January 1 of each odd-numbered year, submit a biennial report to the legislature that contains an account of the commission's transactions and its advice and recommendations for legislation.(b)  The commission may supplement the report.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 329.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws|Section 329.003. Composition of Commission; Terms

Sec. 329.003.  COMPOSITION OF COMMISSION; TERMS.  (a)  The commission is composed of:(1)  nine members appointed by the governor;(2)  two members appointed by the lieutenant governor, who are members or officers of the senate;(3)  two members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, who are members or officers of the house of representatives;(4)  the chair of the standing committee of the senate with primary jurisdiction over uniform state laws;(5)  the chair of the standing committee of the house of representatives with primary jurisdiction over uniform state laws;(6)  the executive director of the Texas Legislative Council or a person designated by the executive director; and(7)  in addition to the persons described by Subdivisions (1) through (6), residents of this state who have long service in the cause of uniformity in state legislation as shown by:(A)  at least 20 years of service representing the state as an associate member of the national conference;(B)  election as a life member of the national conference; or(C)  at least 15 years of service as a member of the commission and at least five years of combined service as a judge or justice of a trial or appellate court of this state.(b)  Appointments to the commission shall be made without regard to the race, creed, sex, religion, or national origin of the appointees.(c)  Members appointed by the governor under Subsection (a)(1) serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring September 30 of each even-numbered year.(d)  Members appointed by the lieutenant governor under Subsection (a)(2) serve at the pleasure of the lieutenant governor. (e)  Members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives under Subsection (a)(3) serve at the pleasure of the speaker.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 170 (H.B. 510), Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 30 (H.B. 808), Sec. 1, eff. July 1, 2001.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 329.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws|Section 329.004. Eligibility; Lobbyist Restriction

Sec. 329.004.  ELIGIBILITY; LOBBYIST RESTRICTION.  (a)  To be eligible for appointment to or service on the commission, a person must be an attorney licensed to practice law.(b)  At least one of the commissioners, at the time of that commissioner's appointment, must be a state judge.(c)  At least one of the commissioners, at the time of that commissioner's appointment, must be a legal educator.(d)  A person required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305 because of the person's activities for compensation in or on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the commission may not serve as a commissioner or act as general counsel to the commission.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 329.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws|Section 329.005. Duties of Commissioners

Sec. 329.005.  DUTIES OF COMMISSIONERS.  Each commissioner shall:(1)  promote uniformity in state laws in subject areas in which uniformity is desirable and practicable; and(2)  attend national conference meetings.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 329.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws|Section 329.006. Vacancy; Expiration of Term

Sec. 329.006.  VACANCY; EXPIRATION OF TERM.  (a)  This section applies only to a commissioner appointed by the governor.(b)  The office of an appointed commissioner becomes vacant on the death, resignation, failure or refusal to serve, or removal of the commissioner.(c)  The governor shall fill a vacancy by appointing a person to the commission for the unexpired term of the commissioner vacating the office.(d)  On the vacancy or expiration of the term of office of an appointed commissioner, the governor shall appoint a state judge or legal educator if the appointment is required by Section 329.004(b) or (c).|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 329.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws|Section 329.007. Grounds for Removal

Sec. 329.007.  GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL.  (a)  It is a ground for removal from the commission if a member:(1)  did not have, at the time of appointment or election, the qualifications required by Section 329.004;(2)  does not maintain the qualifications required by Section 329.004;(3)  is prohibited from serving as a commissioner under Section 329.004(d); or(4)  is ineligible to participate in activities of the national conference.(b)  The validity of an action of the commission is not affected because it is taken when a member is subject to removal.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 329.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws|Section 329.008. Meeting and Election of Officers

Sec. 329.008.  MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS.  (a)  The commission shall meet at least once every two years.(b)  The commissioners shall elect a chair and secretary, who shall each hold office for a term of two years.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 329.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws|Section 329.009. Compensation

Sec. 329.009.  COMPENSATION.  A commissioner serves without compensation but is entitled to be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of the commissioner's duties.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 329.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees|Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws|Section 329.010. Support Services

Sec. 329.010.  SUPPORT SERVICES.  The Texas Legislative Council shall provide accounting, clerical, and other support services necessary for the commission to carry out its duties.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 391.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Provisions|Chapter 391 - Resolutions for State Symbols, Place Designations, and Recognition Days, Weeks, and Months|Section 391.001. Effect of Chapter

Sec. 391.001.  EFFECT OF CHAPTER.  (a)  This chapter governs the designation of state symbols, place designations, and days, weeks, and months for recognition made by the legislature by resolution approved by each house of the legislature.(b)  This chapter does not affect the designation of:(1)  a state symbol or a place designation made by:(A)  resolution before September 1, 2001;  or(B)  statute; or(2)  a day, week, or month for recognition made by:(A)  resolution before September 1, 2009;  or(B)  statute.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081 (H.B. 4767), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 391.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Provisions|Chapter 391 - Resolutions for State Symbols, Place Designations, and Recognition Days, Weeks, and Months|Section 391.002. State Symbols

Sec. 391.002.  STATE SYMBOLS.  (a)  The legislature must specify an item's historical or cultural significance to the state before designating the item as a state symbol.(b)  The legislature may not designate any of the following as a state symbol:(1)  a commercial product or an item that promotes or advocates the use of a commercial product;(2)  an individual;(3)  an event;  or(4)  a place.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081, Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081 (H.B. 4767), Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 391.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Provisions|Chapter 391 - Resolutions for State Symbols, Place Designations, and Recognition Days, Weeks, and Months|Section 391.003. Place Designations

Sec. 391.003.  PLACE DESIGNATIONS.  (a)  In this section, "place designation" means a special observance by the legislature that recognizes and honors an event or location in this state, including a municipality or county.(b)  The legislature may not assign the same place designation to more than one event or location.(c)  The legislature may not assign more than one place designation to any municipality, county, or other location.  This subsection does not prohibit the legislature from assigning more than one place designation within a county.(d)  Before the legislature may assign a place designation to a municipality, county, or other location, the legislature must be presented by persons supporting the designation with:(1)  information related to the historical or cultural significance of the event or location to be designated;  and(2)  documentation that a local chamber of commerce or a locally elected governmental body representing the municipality, county, or other location to be designated supports the designation.(e)  A place designation expires on the 10th anniversary of its designation.  This subsection does not prevent the legislature from redesignating a place designation during or after the 10-year period.(f)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081, Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081 (H.B. 4767), Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 391.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Provisions|Chapter 391 - Resolutions for State Symbols, Place Designations, and Recognition Days, Weeks, and Months|Section 391.004. Designating Days, Weeks, or Months for Recognition

Sec. 391.004.  DESIGNATING DAYS, WEEKS, OR MONTHS FOR RECOGNITION.  (a)  In this section, "date designation" means the special observance authorized by the legislature that annually recognizes and honors a culturally or historically significant day, week, or month in the state.(b)  The legislature may assign more than one designation to a day, week, or month.(c)  Before the legislature may designate a day, week, or month for recognition, the legislature must be presented with information related to the historical or cultural significance of the day, week, or month to be recognized by persons supporting the designation.(d)  A designation of a day, week, or month for recognition expires on the 10th anniversary of the date the legislature finally passes the resolution making the designation.  This subsection does not prevent the legislature from redesignating a day, week, or month for recognition during or after the 10-year period.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081 (H.B. 4767), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 392.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 3 - Legislative Branch|Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Provisions|Chapter 392 - Person First Respectful Language Initiative|Section 392.001. Findings and Intent

Sec. 392.001.  FINDINGS AND INTENT.  The legislature finds that language used in reference to persons with disabilities shapes and reflects society's attitudes toward persons with disabilities.  Certain terms and phrases are demeaning and create an invisible barrier to inclusion as equal community members.  It is the intent of the legislature to establish preferred terms and phrases for new and revised laws by requiring the use of language that places the person before the disability.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 272 (H.B. 1481), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|Sec. 392.002.  USE OF PERSON FIRST RESPECTFUL LANGUAGE REQUIRED.  (a)  The legislature and the Texas Legislative Council are directed to avoid using the following terms and phrases in any new statute or resolution and to change those terms and phrases used in any existing statute or resolution as sections including those terms and phrases are otherwise amended by law:(1)  disabled;(2)  developmentally disabled;(3)  mentally disabled;(4)  mentally ill;(5)  mentally retarded;(6)  handicapped;(7)  cripple; and(8)  crippled.(b)  In enacting or revising statutes or resolutions, the legislature and the Texas Legislative Council are directed to replace, as appropriate, terms and phrases listed by Subsection (a) with the following preferred phrases or appropriate variations of those phrases:(1)  "persons with disabilities";(2)  "persons with developmental disabilities";(3)  "persons with mental illness"; and(4)  "persons with intellectual disabilities."(b-1)  In addition to the terms and phrases listed in Subsection (a), the legislature and the Texas Legislative Council are directed to avoid using in any new statute or resolution "hearing impaired," "auditory impairment," and "speech impaired" in reference to a deaf or hard of hearing person, and the legislature and the Texas Legislative Council are directed to replace, when enacting or revising a statute or resolution, those phrases with "deaf" or "hard of hearing," as appropriate.(c)  A statute or resolution is not invalid solely because it does not employ this section's preferred phrases.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 272 (H.B. 1481), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 233 (S.B. 281), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 413.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 413 - Criminal Justice Policy Council|Section 413.001. Definition

Sec. 413.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "policy council" means the Criminal Justice Policy Council.|Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 298, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|