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TX Govt Code § 752.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 752 - Immigration|Subchapter C. Enforcement of State and Federal Immigration Laws by Local Entities and Campus Police Departments|Section 752.055. Complaint; Equitable Relief

Sec. 752.055.  COMPLAINT; EQUITABLE RELIEF.  (a)  Any citizen residing in the jurisdiction of a local entity or any citizen enrolled at or employed by an institution of higher education may file a complaint with the attorney general if the person asserts facts supporting an allegation that the entity or the institution's campus police department has violated Section 752.053.  The citizen must include a sworn statement with the complaint stating that to the best of the citizen's knowledge, all of the facts asserted in the complaint are true and correct.(b)  If the attorney general determines that a complaint filed under Subsection (a) against a local entity or campus police department is valid, the attorney general may file a petition for a writ of mandamus or apply for other appropriate equitable relief in a district court in Travis County or in a county in which the principal office of the entity or department is located to compel the entity or department that is suspected of violating Section 752.053 to comply with that section.(c)  An appeal of a suit brought under Subsection (b) is governed by the procedures for accelerated appeals in civil cases under the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure.  The appellate court shall render its final order or judgment with the least possible delay.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 4), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 752.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 752 - Immigration|Subchapter C. Enforcement of State and Federal Immigration Laws by Local Entities and Campus Police Departments|Section 752.056. Civil Penalty

Sec. 752.056.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  A local entity or campus police department that is found by a court of law as having intentionally violated Section 752.053 is subject to a civil penalty in an amount:(1)  not less than $1,000 and not more than $1,500 for the first violation; and(2)  not less than $25,000 and not more than $25,500 for each subsequent violation.(b)  Each day of a continuing violation of Section 752.053 constitutes a separate violation for the civil penalty under this section.(c)  The court that hears an action brought under Section 752.055 against the local entity or campus police department shall determine the amount of the civil penalty under this section.(d)  A civil penalty collected under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the compensation to victims of crime fund established under Subchapter J, Chapter 56B, Code of Criminal Procedure.(e)  Sovereign immunity of this state and governmental immunity of a county and municipality to suit is waived and abolished to the extent of liability created by this section.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 4), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2017.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 2.51, eff. January 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 752.0565 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 752 - Immigration|Subchapter C. Enforcement of State and Federal Immigration Laws by Local Entities and Campus Police Departments|Section 752.0565. Removal From Office

Sec. 752.0565.  REMOVAL FROM OFFICE.  (a)  For purposes of Section 66.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, a person holding an elective or appointive office of a political subdivision of this state does an act that causes the forfeiture of the person's office if the person violates Section 752.053.(b)  The attorney general shall file a petition under Section 66.002, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, against a public officer to which Subsection (a) applies if presented with evidence, including evidence of a statement by the public officer, establishing probable grounds that the public officer engaged in conduct described by Subsection (a).  The court in which the petition is filed shall give precedence to proceedings relating to the petition in the same manner as provided for an election contest under Section 23.101.(c)  If the person against whom an information is filed based on conduct described by Subsection (a) is found guilty as charged, the court shall enter judgment removing the person from office.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 4), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 752.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 752 - Immigration|Subchapter C. Enforcement of State and Federal Immigration Laws by Local Entities and Campus Police Departments|Section 752.057. Community Outreach Policy

Sec. 752.057.  COMMUNITY OUTREACH POLICY.  (a)  Each law enforcement agency that is subject to the requirements of this subchapter may adopt a written policy requiring the agency to perform community outreach activities to educate the public that a peace officer may not inquire into the immigration status of a victim of or witness to an alleged criminal offense unless, as provided by Article 2.13, Code of Criminal Procedure, the officer determines that the inquiry is necessary to:(1)  investigate the offense; or(2)  provide the victim or witness with information about federal visas designed to protect individuals providing assistance to law enforcement.(b)  A policy adopted under this section must include outreach to victims of:(1)  family violence, as that term is defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, including those receiving services at family violence centers under Chapter 51, Human Resources Code; and(2)  sexual assault, including those receiving services under a sexual assault program, as those terms are defined by Section 420.003.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 4), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 772.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 772 - Governmental Planning|Subchapter A. Planning Entities|Section 772.001. Planning as Governmental Purpose and Function

Sec. 772.001.  PLANNING AS GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSE AND FUNCTION.  Planning is a governmental purpose and function of the state and agencies and political subdivisions of the state.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Govt Code § 772.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 772 - Governmental Planning|Subchapter A. Planning Entities|Section 772.002. Chief Planning Officer

Sec. 772.002.  CHIEF PLANNING OFFICER.  The governor is the chief planning officer of the state.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Govt Code § 772.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 772 - Governmental Planning|Subchapter A. Planning Entities|Section 772.003. Interagency Planning Councils

Sec. 772.003.  INTERAGENCY PLANNING COUNCILS.  (a)  The governor shall appoint interagency planning councils in functional areas of government, including natural resources, health, education, and other areas that may require coordinated planning efforts.(b)  Each council shall coordinate joint planning efforts in its functional area.(c)  Each council is composed of:(1)  a member of the governor's office;  and(2)  the administrative head of each state agency, department, or institution of higher education that is represented on that council.(d)  Two or more councils may participate jointly in studies that provide information common to their planning efforts.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Govt Code § 772.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 772 - Governmental Planning|Subchapter A. Planning Entities|Section 772.004. Governor's Division of Planning Coordination

Sec. 772.004.  GOVERNOR'S DIVISION OF PLANNING COORDINATION.  (a)  The governor shall establish a division of planning coordination within the governor's office.(b)  The division shall coordinate the activities of the interagency planning councils.(c)  The division is the state clearinghouse for all state agency applications for federal grant or loan assistance.(d)  The division may provide for the review of and comment on:(1)  any state plan of a state agency that is required as a condition of federal assistance;  and(2)  any application by a state agency for federal grant or loan assistance.(e)  The division shall establish policies and guidelines for an effective review and comment process under this section and cooperate with the Legislative Budget Board in developing the information requirements relating to the review and comment process.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Govt Code § 772.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 772 - Governmental Planning|Subchapter A. Planning Entities|Section 772.005. Notification of Planning Coordination Division by State Agency

Sec. 772.005.  NOTIFICATION OF PLANNING COORDINATION DIVISION BY STATE AGENCY.  A state agency shall notify the division of planning coordination of each application for federal grant or loan assistance before the agency submits the application.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Govt Code § 772.0062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 772 - Governmental Planning|Subchapter A. Planning Entities|Section 772.0062. Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit

Sec. 772.0062.  CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING PREVENTION UNIT.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Child sex trafficking" means conduct prohibited under Section 20A.02(a)(7) or (8), Penal Code.(2)  "Unit" means the Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit.(b)  The governor shall establish the Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit within the criminal justice division established under Section 772.006.(c)  The governor shall appoint a director for the unit to serve at the pleasure of the governor.(d)  The unit shall:(1)  assist the following agencies in leveraging and coordinating state resources directed toward child sex trafficking prevention:(A)  the office of the attorney general;(B)  the Health and Human Services Commission;(C)  the Department of Family and Protective Services;(D)  the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;(E)  the Department of State Health Services;(F)  the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission; and(G)  the Department of Public Safety;(2)  facilitate collaborative efforts among the agencies under Subdivision (1) to:(A)  prevent child sex trafficking;(B)  recover victims of child sex trafficking; and(C)  place victims of child sex trafficking in suitable short-term and long-term housing;(3)  collect and analyze research and information in all areas related to child sex trafficking, and distribute the research, information, and analyses to the agencies and to relevant nonprofit organizations;(4)  refer victims of child sex trafficking to available rehabilitation programs and other resources;(5)  provide support for child sex trafficking prosecutions; and(6)  develop recommendations for improving state efforts to prevent child sex trafficking, to be submitted to the legislature as part of the criminal justice division's biennial report required under Section 772.006(a)(9).|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 332 (H.B. 10), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 772.0063 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 772 - Governmental Planning|Subchapter A. Planning Entities|Section 772.0063. Governor's Program for Victims of Child Sex Trafficking

Sec. 772.0063.  GOVERNOR'S PROGRAM FOR VICTIMS OF CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING.  (a)  The governor shall establish and implement a program to provide comprehensive, individualized services to address the rehabilitation and treatment needs of child victims of an offense under Section 20A.02(a)(7) or (8), Penal Code.(b)  The governor shall appoint a director of the program to serve at the pleasure of the governor.(c)  The director of the program shall coordinate with state and local law enforcement agencies, state agencies, and service providers to identify victims of child sex trafficking who are eligible to receive services under the program.(d)  For each victim of child sex trafficking identified by the director, the program shall immediately facilitate the assignment of a caseworker to the victim to coordinate with local service providers to create a customized package of services to fit the victim's immediate and long-term rehabilitation and treatment needs.   Services provided under the program must address all aspects of the medical, psychiatric, psychological, safety, and housing needs of victims.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 924 (H.B. 1446), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2015.|For expiration of this section, see Subsection (m).
TX Govt Code § 772.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 772 - Governmental Planning|Subchapter A. Planning Entities|Section 772.007. Texas Anti-Gang Grant Program

Sec. 772.007.  TEXAS ANTI-GANG GRANT PROGRAM.  (a)  The criminal justice division established under Section 772.006 shall administer a competitive grant program to support regional, multidisciplinary approaches to combat gang violence through the coordination of gang prevention, intervention, and suppression activities.(b)  The grant program administered under this section must be directed toward regions of this state that have demonstrably high levels of gang violence.(c)  The criminal justice division shall award grants to qualified applicants, as determined by the division, that demonstrate a comprehensive approach that balances gang prevention, intervention, and suppression activities to reduce gang violence.(d)  The criminal justice division shall include in the biennial report required by Section 772.006(a)(9) detailed reporting of the results and performance of the grant program administered under this section.(e)  The criminal justice division may use any revenue available for purposes of this section.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1130 (H.B. 2086), Sec. 42, eff. September 1, 2009.Reenacted by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 333 (H.B. 11), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 772.0071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 772 - Governmental Planning|Subchapter A. Planning Entities|Section 772.0071. Prosecution of Border Crime Grant Program

Sec. 772.0071.  PROSECUTION OF BORDER CRIME GRANT PROGRAM.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Border crime" means any crime involving transnational criminal activity that undermines public safety or security, including an offense:(A)  during the prosecution of which an affirmative finding may be requested under Article 42A.054(c) or (d), Code of Criminal Procedure;(B)  under Chapter 19, 20, 20A, 21, 22, 46, 47, or 71, Penal Code;(C)  under Title 7 or 8, Penal Code;(D)  under Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code;(E)  committed by a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States and is not lawfully present in the United States; or(F)  that is coordinated with or related to activities or crimes that occur or are committed in the United Mexican States.(2)  "Border region" means the portion of this state that is located in a county that:(A)  is adjacent to an international border;(B)  is adjacent to a county described by Paragraph (A); or(C)  is served by a prosecuting attorney whose jurisdiction includes a county described by Paragraph (A) or (B).(3)  "Criminal justice division" means the criminal justice division established under Section 772.006.(4)  "Eligible prosecuting attorney" means an attorney who represents the state in the prosecution of felonies and who:(A)  serves a county located in the border region; or(B)  serves a county or counties that the criminal justice division determines to be significantly affected by border crime.(b)  The criminal justice division shall establish and administer a grant program through which an eligible prosecuting attorney or the attorney's office may apply for a grant to support the prosecution of border crime in a county or counties under the jurisdiction of the attorney.(c)  The criminal justice division shall establish:(1)  additional eligibility criteria for grant applicants;(2)  grant application procedures;(3)  guidelines relating to grant amounts;(4)  procedures for evaluating grant applications; and(5)  procedures for monitoring the use of a grant awarded under the program and ensuring compliance with any conditions of a grant.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 334 , Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2015.(e)  The criminal justice division shall include in the biennial report required by Section 772.006(a)(9) a detailed reporting of the results and performance of the grant program administered under this section.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1106 (S.B. 1649), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 334 (H.B. 12), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 334 (H.B. 12), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 2299), Sec. 2.61, eff. January 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 772.00715 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 772 - Governmental Planning|Subchapter A. Planning Entities|Section 772.00715. Evidence Testing Grant Program

Sec. 772.00715.  EVIDENCE TESTING GRANT PROGRAM.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Accredited crime laboratory" has the meaning assigned by Section 420.003.(2)  "Criminal justice division" means the criminal justice division established under Section 772.006.(3)  "Grant program" means the evidence testing grant program established under this section.(4)  "Law enforcement agency" means:(A)  the police department of a municipality;(B)  the sheriff's office of a county; or(C)  a constable's office of a county.(b)  The criminal justice division shall establish and administer a grant program and shall disburse funds to assist law enforcement agencies or counties in testing evidence collected in relation to a sexual assault or other sex offense.(c)  Grant funds may be used only for the testing by an accredited crime laboratory of evidence that was collected in relation to a sexual assault or other sex offense.(d)  The criminal justice division:(1)  may establish additional eligibility criteria for grant applicants; and(2)  shall establish:(A)  grant application procedures;(B)  guidelines relating to grant amounts; and(C)  criteria for evaluating grant applications.(e)  The criminal justice division shall include in the biennial report required by Section 772.006(a)(9) detailed reporting of the results and performance of the grant program.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 265 (H.B. 1729), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1109 (H.B. 4102), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 772.00716 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 772 - Governmental Planning|Subchapter A. Planning Entities|Section 772.00716. Evidence Testing Account

Sec. 772.00716.  EVIDENCE TESTING ACCOUNT.  (a)  The evidence testing account is created as a dedicated account in the general revenue fund of the state treasury.(b)  Money in the account may be appropriated only to the criminal justice division established under Section 772.006 for purposes of the evidence testing grant program established under Section 772.00715.(c)  Funds distributed under Section 772.00715 are subject to audit by the comptroller.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 265 (H.B. 1729), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1109 (H.B. 4102), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 772.0072 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 772 - Governmental Planning|Subchapter A. Planning Entities|Section 772.0072. Missing or Exploited Children Prevention Grants

Sec. 772.0072.  MISSING OR EXPLOITED CHILDREN PREVENTION GRANTS.  (a)  In this section, "nonprofit organization" means an organization exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as an organization described by Section 501(c)(3) of that code.(b)  This section applies to a nonprofit organization that is formed to offer programs and provide information to parents or other legal custodians, children, schools, public officials, organizations serving youths, nonprofit organizations, and the general public concerning child safety and Internet safety and the prevention of child abductions and child sexual exploitation.(c)  The criminal justice division established under Section 772.006 may award a grant to a nonprofit organization described by Subsection (b) that is operating in this state to provide programs and information described by that subsection to assist the Department of Public Safety in the performance of its duties related to missing or exploited children, including any duty related to the missing children and missing persons information clearinghouse under Chapter 63, Code of Criminal Procedure.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 571 (S.B. 742), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2013.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Section 411.0133 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 745 (H.B. 1793), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2015.|