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TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.0201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter B. Organization of Department|Section 11.0201. Special Game Wardens

Sec. 11.0201.  SPECIAL GAME WARDENS.  (a)  The director may commission as a special game warden an honorably retired commissioned game warden of the department.(b)  An applicant for a special game warden commission must meet the minimum standards for licensing of a peace officer under the rules adopted by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.(c)  Except as provided by Subsection (d) of this section, a special game warden is subject to the orders of the director for special duty to the same extent as other law enforcement officers commissioned under this subchapter.(d)  A special game warden may enforce only:(1)  provisions of this code;(2)  regulations promulgated by the commission;(3)  provisions of the Penal Code;  and(4)  other state laws intended to protect life or property, except a law that regulates the use of a motor vehicle on state highways.(e)  The department may assign a special game warden for duty in any area of the state, under the authority of the department's supervisory personnel in that area.(f)  The director has authority over the law enforcement activities of a special game warden regardless of whether the special game warden is on active or inactive status.(g)  The commission by rule shall establish standards governing the conduct and duties of special game wardens.(h)  Before the director may issue a special game warden commission, the applicant must file an oath and a bond in the amount of $2,500. The bond must be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state, must indemnify all persons against damages resulting from an unlawful act of the special game warden, and must be payable to the department at the time the applicant receives the commission.(i)  A special game warden commission expires on August 31 of the second calendar year following the year in which the commission is granted.  At expiration of the commission, a special game warden is eligible for recommission.  A special game warden serves at the will of the director.(j)  The commission by rule shall determine compensation for the services of a special game warden.  Compensation for a special game warden may not exceed the actual value of the services rendered by the special game warden.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 212, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 93 (S.B. 686), Sec. 2.59, eff. May 18, 2013.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter B. Organization of Department|Section 11.021. Information Concerning Qualifications and Responsibilities

Sec. 11.021.  INFORMATION CONCERNING QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.  The director or the director's designee shall provide to commission members and department employees, as often as necessary, information regarding the requirements for office or employment under this chapter, including information regarding a person's responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter B. Organization of Department|Section 11.022. Equal Opportunity Employment

Sec. 11.022.  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT.  (a)  The director or the director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.(b)  The policy statement must include:(1)  personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, training, and promotion of personnel, that show the intent of the department to avoid the unlawful employment practices described by Chapter 21, Labor Code;  and(2)  an analysis of the extent to which the composition of the department's personnel is in accordance with state and federal law and a description of reasonable methods to achieve compliance with state and federal law.(c)  The policy statement must be:(1)  updated annually;(2)  reviewed by the state Commission on Human Rights for compliance with Subsection (b);  and(3)  filed with the governor's office.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter B. Organization of Department|Section 11.023. Career Ladder Program

Sec. 11.023.  CAREER LADDER PROGRAM.  The director or his designee shall develop an intraagency career ladder program, one part of which shall require the intraagency posting of all nonentry level positions concurrently with any public posting.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter B. Organization of Department|Section 11.024. Performance Evaluations

Sec. 11.024.  PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS.  The director or his designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations based on measurable job tasks.  All merit pay for department employees must be based on the system established under this section.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter B. Organization of Department|Section 11.025. Audit

Sec. 11.025.  AUDIT.  The financial transactions of the department are subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321, Government Code.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 584, Sec. 90, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.0255 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter B. Organization of Department|Section 11.0255. Evaluation of Construction Projects

Sec. 11.0255.  EVALUATION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.  (a)  The department shall calculate the costs of each department construction project as the project is completed.(b)  In calculating the costs under Subsection (a), the department shall consider both direct and indirect costs of department employees who perform project tasks.(c)  On request, the comptroller shall provide technical assistance to the department.(d)  Using the costs calculated under this section for completed projects, the department shall evaluate the costs and benefits of contracting with private entities or individuals to manage proposed construction-related tasks or projects.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 20, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 24 (S.B. 706), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.026 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter B. Organization of Department|Section 11.026. Gifts of Property or Money

Sec. 11.026.  GIFTS OF PROPERTY OR MONEY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the department may accept gifts of property or money in support of any department purpose authorized in this code.(b)  The department may not accept a gift or other donation from a person who holds a commercial license issued by the department.  For the purposes of this section, a license issued under Subchapter D, Chapter 43, is not a commercial license.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 21, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.0261 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter B. Organization of Department|Section 11.0261. Prohibition Against Acceptance of Gifts, Gratuities, and Other Things of Value; Exception

Sec. 11.0261.  PROHIBITION AGAINST ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS, GRATUITIES, AND OTHER THINGS OF VALUE;  EXCEPTION.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person who is a member of the commission or an employee of the department may not accept a gift, gratuity, or other thing of value, including travel, from a person who:(1)  is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization that receives funds from the department;(2)  owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization that receives funds from the department;(3)  is a person a significant portion of whose business consists of furnishing goods or services to an entity or organization described by Subdivision (1) or (2);  or(4)  is an agent, representative, attorney, employee, officer, owner, director, or partner of an entity, organization, or person described by Subdivision (1), (2), or (3).(b)  A department employee may accept reimbursement for travel expenses from the official nonprofit partner designated by the commission under Section 11.205 if:(1)  the employee has sufficiently documented the expense;  and(2)  the expense arose out of the performance of an activity related to an employee's official duties regarding the partner.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.0262 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter B. Organization of Department|Section 11.0262. Certain Gratuities Authorized

Sec. 11.0262.  CERTAIN GRATUITIES AUTHORIZED.  (a)  An employee of the state parks division of the department may accept a gratuity if:(1)  the employee, as a primary job duty, serves food or beverages in a restaurant, cafeteria, or other food service establishment located within a state park and owned and operated by the department;(2)  the employee, as an auxiliary duty in performance of a regular duty renders a special customer service to an individual or group;(3)  the gratuity is offered by a customer:(A)  of the restaurant, cafeteria, food service establishment, or hospitality unit of the state parks division in appreciation of being served food or beverages by the employee; or(B)  of a hospitality unit of the state parks division, in appreciation of receiving some other customer service from the employee;(4)  the department has designated the employee as an employee authorized to accept a gratuity; and(5)  the employee reports the gratuity in accordance with commission rules.(b)  The commission may adopt rules necessary to implement this section.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 639 (H.B. 2685), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159 (H.B. 12), Sec. 15, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.027 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter B. Organization of Department|Section 11.027. Establishment of Fees; Revenue

Sec. 11.027.  ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES;  REVENUE.  (a)  In setting the amounts of the fees authorized by this code, the commission shall establish reasonable and necessary fees for the administration of department programs but may not maintain unnecessary fund balances.(b)  The commission by rule may establish and provide for the collection of a fee to cover costs associated with the review of an application for a permit required by this code.(c)  The department may sell any item in the possession of the department in which the state has title, or acquire and resell items if a profit can be made, to provide funding for programs administered by the department.(d)  The commission may set and charge a fee for the use of a credit card to pay a fee assessed by the department in an amount reasonable and necessary to reimburse the department for the costs involved in the use of the card.  The department shall deposit the money in the state treasury.(e)  The commission by rule may establish and provide for the collection of a fee for entering, reserving, or using a facility or property owned or managed by the department.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 780, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 447, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.0271 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter B. Organization of Department|Section 11.0271. Public Hunting Drawing; Fees

Sec. 11.0271.  PUBLIC HUNTING DRAWING;  FEES.  (a)  The department may conduct public drawings to select applicants for public hunting privileges.  The department may charge each person who participates in the drawing a nonrefundable participation fee in addition to any fee for issuing a hunting permit or license.  The participation fee shall be set by the commission in an amount sufficient to pay the costs of operating the drawing.(b)  The commission may approve participation fees, not to exceed $25 per species for each participant on an application, in drawings for special hunting programs, packages, or events that exceed the costs of operating the drawing only if the fees charged are designated for use in the management and restoration efforts of the specific wildlife program implementing each special hunting program, package, or event.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 635, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 931, Sec. 78, eff. June 16, 1995.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.0272 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter B. Organization of Department|Section 11.0272. Public Fishing and Special Events Drawing; Fees

Sec. 11.0272.  PUBLIC FISHING AND SPECIAL EVENTS DRAWING;  FEES.  (a)  The department may conduct public drawings to select applicants for public fishing or other special events privileges.  The department may charge each person who participates in the drawing a nonrefundable participation fee in addition to any fee for issuing a permit or fishing license.  The participation fee shall be set by the commission in an amount sufficient to pay the costs of operating the drawing.(b)  The commission may approve participation fees, not to exceed $25 per species or event for each participant on an application, in drawings for special fishing or other special programs, packages, or events the costs of which exceed the costs of operating the drawing only if the receipts from fees charged are designated for use in the management and restoration efforts of the specific fishery or resource program implementing each special fishing or other special program, package, or event.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.028 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter B. Organization of Department|Section 11.028. Volunteer Services

Sec. 11.028.  VOLUNTEER SERVICES.  (a)  The department may use the services of volunteers to help carry out the duties and responsibilities of the department, provided, however, that volunteers shall not be used to enforce provisions of this code or to carry out department duties and responsibilities on private property unless the landowner has consented to the activity.(b)  The department may accept funds raised by a volunteer or volunteer group to promote the work of the department and to help carry out its duties and responsibilities.  The department may use the funds for the specific project or purpose for which the funds are intended.(c)  The director may waive park entrance fees and facility use fees for a volunteer to assist in the accomplishment of the volunteer's service to the department.(d)  The executive director may expend funds appropriated to the department from dedicated funding sources for:(1)  the establishment of an insurance program to protect volunteers in the performance of volunteer service;(2)  recognition of the services of a volunteer or volunteer groups.(e)  The commission shall authorize the administrator of a state park to provide passes to the state park to members of nonprofit youth groups who volunteer to help carry out the duties and responsibilities of the department at the park.  For purposes of this subsection, "nonprofit youth group" means a nonprofit organization that:(1)  is chartered as a national or statewide organization;(2)  is organized and operated exclusively for youth recreational or educational purposes and that includes, as part of the group's program, components relating to:(A)  character development;(B)  citizenship training;(C)  physical and mental fitness;  and(D)  prevention of drug abuse;(3)  has been in existence for at least 10 years;  and(4)  has a membership of which at least 65 percent are younger than 22 years of age.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 910, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 257, Sec. 1, eff. May 28, 1999.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.0281 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter B. Organization of Department|Section 11.0281. Volunteer Liability and Immunity

Sec. 11.0281.  VOLUNTEER LIABILITY AND IMMUNITY.  (a)  In this section, "volunteer" means a person rendering services for or on behalf of the department without the expectation of receiving monetary compensation from the department other than reimbursement for expenses incurred by the person during the performance of the service.  The term does not include:(1)  a person performing services as a result of a community service or community supervision sentence; or (2)  an inmate providing labor pursuant to Section 497.091, Government Code, or similar law.(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), a volunteer while acting within the course and scope of the volunteer's assignment for the department is immune from civil liability for any act or omission of the volunteer resulting from the operation or use of a motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment owned or leased by the department.(c)  This section does not apply to an act or omission that is intentional, wilfully negligent, or done with conscious indifference or reckless disregard for the safety of others.(d)  The department shall, from any funds appropriated to the department, compensate a claimant for property damage, personal injury, or death proximately caused by the wrongful act or omission or the negligence of a volunteer acting within the scope of the volunteer's assignment if:(1)  the property damage, personal injury, or death arises from the operation or use of a motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment owned or leased by the department; and(2)  the volunteer would be personally liable to the claimant under the laws of this state in the absence of the immunity provided by this section.(e)  The amount of compensation paid under Subsection (d) may not exceed the maximum amount applicable to a state agency as specified by Section 101.023(a), Civil Practice and Remedies Code.(f)  A volunteer operating or using a motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment owned or leased by the department who is acting within the course and scope of a volunteer assignment for the department is exempt from the requirements of Chapter 601, Transportation Code.(g)  Except as provided by Subsection (d), this section does not create any liability of or waive any immunity of the department, employees of the department, or volunteers for the department.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 184 (S.B. 381), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.0285 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter B. Organization of Department|Section 11.0285. Donated Building Projects

Sec. 11.0285.  DONATED BUILDING PROJECTS.  (a)  The department may accept the donation of a turnkey building project on state land provided that the department:(1)  approves the plans and engineering in advance; and(2)  has supervision over the project.(b)  A project under this section is not subject to competitive bidding.(c)  The commission may adopt rules to implement this section.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1193 (H.B. 3864), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 11.029 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Chapter 11 - Parks and Wildlife Department|Subchapter B. Organization of Department|Section 11.029. Administration of Oaths

Sec. 11.029.  ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS.  Employees of the department who are designated as provided by the commission may administer oaths in connection with the permitting, licensing, and other functions of the department.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 192, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. Renumbered from Sec. 11.028 by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 14, Sec. 8.01(20), eff. Nov. 12, 1991.|