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TX Govt Code § 411.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter H. License to Carry a Handgun|Section 411.204. Notice Required on Certain Premises

Sec. 411.204.  NOTICE REQUIRED ON CERTAIN PREMISES.  (a)  A business that has a permit or license issued under Chapter 25, 28, 32, 69, or 74, Alcoholic Beverage Code, and that derives 51 percent or more of its income from the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption as determined by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission under Section 104.06, Alcoholic Beverage Code, shall prominently display at each entrance to the business premises a sign that complies with the requirements of Subsection (c).(b)  A hospital licensed under Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code, or a nursing home licensed under Chapter 242, Health and Safety Code, shall prominently display at each entrance to the hospital or nursing home, as appropriate, a sign that complies with the requirements of Subsection (c) other than the requirement that the sign include on its face the number "51".(c)  The sign required under Subsections (a) and (b) must give notice in both English and Spanish that it is unlawful for a person licensed under this subchapter to carry a handgun on the premises.  The sign must appear in contrasting colors with block letters at least one inch in height and must include on its face the number "51" printed in solid red at least five inches in height.  The sign shall be displayed in a conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 809 (H.B. 1927), Sec. 26(6), eff. September 1, 2021.(e)  This section does not apply to a business that has a food and beverage certificate issued under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 10.01(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 9.16(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 523, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 809 (H.B. 1927), Sec. 26(6), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 411.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter H. License to Carry a Handgun|Section 411.205. Requirement to Display License

Sec. 411.205.  REQUIREMENT TO DISPLAY LICENSE.  If a license holder is carrying a handgun on or about the license holder's person when a magistrate or a peace officer demands that the license holder display identification, the license holder shall display:(1)  both the license holder's driver's license or identification certificate issued by the department and the license holder's handgun license; and(2)  if the license holder's handgun license bears a protective order designation, a copy of the applicable court order under which the license holder is protected.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 10.01(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 9.17(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 12A.02, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 203 (H.B. 918), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 411.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter H. License to Carry a Handgun|Section 411.206. Seizure of Handgun and License

Sec. 411.206.  SEIZURE OF HANDGUN AND LICENSE.  (a)  If a peace officer arrests and takes into custody a license holder who is carrying a handgun under the authority of this subchapter, the officer shall seize the license holder's handgun and license as evidence.(b)  The provisions of Article 18.19, Code of Criminal Procedure, relating to the disposition of weapons seized in connection with criminal offenses, apply to a handgun seized under this subsection.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 809 (H.B. 1927), Sec. 26(7), eff. September 1, 2021.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 10.01(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 809 (H.B. 1927), Sec. 26(7), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 411.207 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter H. License to Carry a Handgun|Section 411.207. Authority of Peace Officer to Disarm

Sec. 411.207.  AUTHORITY OF PEACE OFFICER TO DISARM.  (a)  A peace officer who is acting in the lawful discharge of the officer's official duties may disarm a license holder at any time the officer reasonably believes it is necessary for the protection of the license holder, officer, or another individual.  The peace officer shall return the handgun to the license holder before discharging the license holder from the scene if the officer determines that the license holder is not a threat to the officer, license holder, or another individual and if the license holder has not violated any provision of this subchapter or committed any other violation that results in the arrest of the license holder.(b)  A peace officer who is acting in the lawful discharge of the officer's official duties may temporarily disarm a license holder when a license holder enters a nonpublic, secure portion of a law enforcement facility, if the law enforcement agency provides a gun locker where the peace officer can secure the license holder's handgun.  The peace officer shall secure the handgun in the locker and shall return the handgun to the license holder immediately after the license holder leaves the nonpublic, secure portion of the law enforcement facility.(c)  A law enforcement facility shall prominently display at each entrance to a nonpublic, secure portion of the facility a sign that gives notice in both English and Spanish that, under this section, a peace officer may temporarily disarm a license holder when the license holder enters the nonpublic, secure portion of the facility.  The sign must appear in contrasting colors with block letters at least one inch in height.  The sign shall be displayed in a clearly visible and conspicuous manner.(d)  In this section:(1)  "Law enforcement facility" means a building or a portion of a building used exclusively by a law enforcement agency that employs peace officers as described by Articles 2.12(1) and (3), Code of Criminal Procedure, and support personnel to conduct the official business of the agency.  The term does not include:(A)  any portion of a building not actively used exclusively to conduct the official business of the agency; or(B)  any public or private driveway, street, sidewalk, walkway, parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area.(2)  "Nonpublic, secure portion of a law enforcement facility" means that portion of a law enforcement facility to which the general public is denied access without express permission and to which access is granted solely to conduct the official business of the law enforcement agency.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 10.01(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 572 (S.B. 1709), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 411.241 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter I. Internal Oversight|Section 411.241. Office of Audit and Review

Sec. 411.241.  OFFICE OF AUDIT AND REVIEW.  The commission shall establish the office of audit and review.  The office shall coordinate activities designed to promote effectiveness in departmental operations and to keep the commission and the legislature fully informed about deficiencies within the department.  The office shall:(1)  inspect and audit departmental programs and operations for efficiency, uniformity, and compliance with established procedures and develop recommendations for improvement;(2)  coordinate and be responsible for promoting accountability, integrity, and efficiency in the department;  and(3)  provide the commission with information relevant to its oversight of the department.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1189, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 411.242 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter I. Internal Oversight|Section 411.242. Director of Audit and Review

Sec. 411.242.  DIRECTOR OF AUDIT AND REVIEW.  (a)  The commission shall appoint the director of the office of audit and review.  The director of audit and review serves until removed by the commission.(b)  The director of audit and review must satisfy the requirements to be the agency's internal auditor under Section 2102.006(b) and is considered to be the agency's internal auditor for purposes of Chapter 2102.(c)  The department shall provide the director of audit and review with access to any records, data, or other information necessary to fulfill the purposes of this section and Section 411.243.(d)  The director of audit and review shall, with the advice and consent of the commission, determine which audits and inspections to perform and may publish the findings and recommendations of the office of audit and review.(e)  The director of audit and review shall:(1)  report to the commission regarding audits and inspections planned and the status and findings of those audits and inspections;  and(2)  report to the director for administrative purposes and keep the director informed of the office's findings.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1189, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 411.243 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter I. Internal Oversight|Section 411.243. Powers and Duties

Sec. 411.243.  POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The office of audit and review shall:(1)  independently and objectively inspect all divisions of the department to:(A)  ensure that operations are conducted efficiently, uniformly, and in compliance with established procedures;  and(B)  make recommendations for improvements in operational performance;(2)  independently and objectively audit all divisions of the department to:(A)  promote economy, effectiveness, and efficiency within the department;(B)  prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse in department programs and operations;  and(C)  make recommendations about the adequacy and effectiveness of the department's system of internal control policies and procedures;(3)  advise in the development and evaluation of the department's performance measures;(4)  review actions taken by the department to improve program performance and make recommendations for improvement;(5)  review and make recommendations to the commission and the legislature regarding rules, laws, and guidelines relating to department programs and operations;(6)  keep the commission, director, and legislature fully informed of problems in department programs and operations;  and(7)  ensure effective coordination and cooperation among the state auditor's office, legislative oversight committees, and other governmental bodies while attempting to avoid duplication.(b)  Chapter 2102 applies to the office of audit and review.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1189, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 411.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter I. -1. Office of Inspector General|Section 411.251. Establishment and Purpose

Sec. 411.251.  ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE.  (a)  The commission shall establish the office of inspector general.(b)  The office of inspector general is responsible for:(1)  acting to prevent and detect serious breaches of departmental policy, fraud, and abuse of office, including any acts of criminal conduct within the department; and(2)  independently and objectively reviewing, investigating, delegating, and overseeing the investigation of:(A)  conduct described in Subdivision (1);(B)   criminal activity occurring in all divisions of the department;(C)  allegations of wrongdoing by department employees;(D)  crimes committed on department property; and(E)  serious breaches of department policy.|Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Section 411.244 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (H.B. 3099), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 411.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter I. -1. Office of Inspector General|Section 411.252. Oversight of Investigations

Sec. 411.252.  OVERSIGHT OF INVESTIGATIONS.  (a)  The office of inspector general has departmental jurisdiction for oversight and coordination over all investigations occurring on department property or involving department employees.(b)  The office shall coordinate and provide oversight, but is not required to conduct all investigations under this subchapter.(c)  The inspector general shall delegate any investigation considered potentially appropriate for criminal prosecution  to the Texas Ranger division or the criminal investigations division of the department for investigation or referral back to the inspector general for further action.(d)  The inspector general shall continually monitor an investigation referred to another division of the department under Subsection (c), and the inspector general and the division shall report to the commission on the status of the investigation while pending.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (H.B. 3099), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 411.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter I. -1. Office of Inspector General|Section 411.253. Initiation of Investigations

Sec. 411.253.  INITIATION OF INVESTIGATIONS.  The office of inspector general may only initiate an investigation based on:(1)  authorization from the commission;(2)  approval of the inspector general or deputy inspector general;(3)  approval of the director, a deputy director, an assistant director of the Texas Rangers, or an assistant director of the criminal investigations division for criminal investigations; or(4)  commission rules or approved commission policies.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (H.B. 3099), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 411.254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter I. -1. Office of Inspector General|Section 411.254. Commission Appointment and Oversight

Sec. 411.254.  COMMISSION APPOINTMENT AND OVERSIGHT.  (a)  The commission shall appoint the inspector general and may appoint a deputy inspector general.  The inspector general serves until removed by the commission.(b)  The inspector general is not required to be a peace officer as that term is defined by Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure. The commission or director may commission the inspector general as a commissioned peace officer of the department if the inspector general holds a permanent peace officer license issued under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code.(c)  The commission has direct oversight over the office of inspector general, including decisions regarding budget and staffing.  The inspector general shall coordinate with the director for administrative support as provided by the commission.(d)   The commission shall establish policies to ensure that the commission continues to oversee the office of inspector general as required by this section and to ensure that the office of inspector general retains and exercises its original jurisdiction under Section 411.252.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (H.B. 3099), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 411.255 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter I. -1. Office of Inspector General|Section 411.255. Reports

Sec. 411.255.  REPORTS.  (a)  The inspector general shall report directly to the commission regarding performance of and activities related to investigations and provide the director with information regarding investigations as appropriate.(b)  The inspector general shall present at each regularly scheduled commission meeting and at other appropriate times:(1)  reports of investigations; and(2)  a summary of information relating to investigations conducted under this subchapter that includes analysis of the number, type, and outcome of investigations, trends in the investigations, and recommendations to avoid future complaints.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (H.B. 3099), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 411.256 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter I. -1. Office of Inspector General|Section 411.256. Authority of State Auditor

Sec. 411.256.  AUTHORITY OF STATE AUDITOR.   This chapter or other law related to the operation of the department's office of inspector general does not preempt the authority of the state auditor to conduct an audit or investigation under Chapter 321 or other law.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (H.B. 3099), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 411.261 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter J. Unsolved Crimes Investigation Program|Section 411.261. Definitions

Sec. 411.261.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Attorney representing the state" means a district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney performing the duties of a district attorney.(2)  "Unsolved crime" means a criminal offense:(A)  that is an unsolved homicide or an unsolved felony that is one offense arising out of the same criminal episode as other unsolved felonies;  and(B)  the investigation of which requires a level of expertise that is not readily available to local law enforcement agencies.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1043, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 411.262 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter J. Unsolved Crimes Investigation Program|Section 411.262. Unsolved Crimes Investigation Program

Sec. 411.262.  UNSOLVED CRIMES INVESTIGATION PROGRAM.  (a)  The unsolved crimes investigation program is an investigative program within the department.(b)  The program is a function of the Texas Rangers and will be commanded by the chief of the Texas Rangers.(c)  The director may employ commissioned peace officers and noncommissioned employees to perform duties required of the program.(d)  To be eligible for employment under this section, a peace officer must be a sergeant or higher-ranked officer of the Texas Rangers and must have  two or more years of experience in the investigation of homicides or other major felonies.(e)  To be eligible for employment under this section, a noncommissioned employee must meet the experience, training, and educational qualifications set by the director as requirements for investigating or assisting in the investigation of an unsolved crime.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1043, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 7.02, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 411.263 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter J. Unsolved Crimes Investigation Program|Section 411.263. Assistance on Request

Sec. 411.263.  ASSISTANCE ON REQUEST.  On the request of an attorney representing the state and with the approval of the director, employees of the unsolved crimes investigation program of the department may assist local law enforcement in the investigation of crime.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1043, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 7.03, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 411.281 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter K. Department of Public Safety Historical Museum and Research Center|Section 411.281. Definition

Sec. 411.281.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "museum" means the nonprofit organization, known as the Department of Public Safety Historical Museum and Research Center, established by employees and former employees of the department for the purposes of creating and operating a museum and research facility to:(1)  inform the public about the personnel and history of the department;  and(2)  educate young people about law enforcement procedures through an interactive facility.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 463, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 411.301 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(59), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 411.282 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter K. Department of Public Safety Historical Museum and Research Center|Section 411.282. General Provisions

Sec. 411.282.  GENERAL PROVISIONS.  The commission may:(1)  establish a support staff in the department to assist the museum;(2)  use department property to fulfill the purposes of this subchapter;  and(3)  enter into a contract with the museum.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 463, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 411.302 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(59), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 411.283 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas|Subchapter K. Department of Public Safety Historical Museum and Research Center|Section 411.283. Personnel

Sec. 411.283.  PERSONNEL.  (a)  The director may appoint and assign duties to department personnel to serve as paid support staff for the museum. (b)  The support staff may consist of a historian, a librarian, and other personnel as needed to administer the museum.(c)  The department may spend funds to hire support staff.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 463, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 411.303 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(59), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|