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TX Govt Code § 417.0081 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 417 - State Fire Marshal|Section 417.0081. Inspection of State-Owned or State-Leased Buildings

Sec. 417.0081.  INSPECTION OF STATE-OWNED OR STATE-LEASED BUILDINGS.  (a)  The state fire marshal, at the commissioner's direction, shall periodically inspect public buildings under the charge and control of a state agency and buildings leased for the use of a state agency.(b)  For the purpose of determining a schedule for conducting inspections under this section, the commissioner by rule shall adopt guidelines for assigning potential fire safety risk to state-owned and state-leased buildings.  Rules adopted under this subsection must provide for the inspection of each state-owned and state-leased building to which this section applies, regardless of how low the potential fire safety risk of the building may be.(c)  On or before January 1 of each year, the state fire marshal shall report to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, and appropriate standing committees of the legislature regarding the state fire marshal's findings in conducting inspections under this section.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 684, Sec. 49, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1172, Sec. 3.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1147 (H.B. 1951), Sec. 4.002, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 374 (S.B. 1105), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 374 (S.B. 1105), Sec. 2, eff. June 9, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 417.0082 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 417 - State Fire Marshal|Section 417.0082. Protection of State-Owned or State-Leased Buildings Against Fire Hazards; Authority of State Fire Marshal

Sec. 417.0082.  PROTECTION OF STATE-OWNED OR STATE-LEASED BUILDINGS AGAINST FIRE HAZARDS; AUTHORITY OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL.  (a)  The state fire marshal, under the direction of the commissioner, shall take any action necessary to protect a public building under the charge and control of a state agency and the building's occupants, and the occupants of a building leased for the use of a state agency, against an existing or threatened fire hazard.  The state fire marshal shall include the State Office of Risk Management and each state agency occupying or managing an affected building in all communication concerning fire hazards.(b)  The commissioner and the State Office of Risk Management shall make and each adopt a memorandum of understanding that coordinates the agency's duties under this section.(c)  The state fire marshal is the authority having jurisdiction over a state-owned building for purposes of fire safety.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 684, Sec. 52, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 419.0081, and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1172, Sec. 3.07, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 407 (S.B. 908), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1147 (H.B. 1951), Sec. 4.003, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 374 (S.B. 1105), Sec. 3, eff. June 9, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 417.0083 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 417 - State Fire Marshal|Section 417.0083. Fire Suppression Ratings Schedule

Sec. 417.0083.  FIRE SUPPRESSION RATINGS SCHEDULE.  (a)  The state fire marshal shall perform duties as directed by the commissioner relating to the department's fire suppression ratings schedule.(b)  The state fire marshal may provide technical assistance to paid fire departments, volunteer fire departments, and local governments responding to the use of the fire suppression ratings schedule.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 628, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 419.901 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., Sec. 3.08, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 417.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 417 - State Fire Marshal|Section 417.009. Delegation of Authority

Sec. 417.009.  DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY.  (a)  If for any reason the state fire marshal is unable to make a required investigation in person, the marshal may designate the fire marshal of the city or town where the investigation is to be made or another suitable person to act for the state fire marshal.(b)  The designated person has the same authority with respect to the investigation as is provided by this chapter for the state fire marshal.  The designated person is entitled to compensation as provided by the commissioner.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 628, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1172, Sec. 3.09, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 420A.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420A - Texas Civil Commitment Office|Section 420A.001. Definitions

Sec. 420A.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the governing board of the Texas Civil Commitment Office.(2)  "Office" means the Texas Civil Commitment Office.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1201 (S.B. 166), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 36, eff. June 17, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 420A.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420A - Texas Civil Commitment Office|Section 420A.002. Office; Governing Board

Sec. 420A.002.  OFFICE; GOVERNING BOARD.  (a)  The Texas Civil Commitment Office is a state agency.(b)  The office is governed by a board composed of five members appointed by the governor, including:(1)  one member experienced in the management of sex offenders;(2)  one member experienced in the investigation or prosecution of sex offenses; and(3)  one member experienced in counseling or advocating on behalf of victims of sexual assault.(c)  Members of the board serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of one or two members expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.(d)  A member of the board is entitled to travel expenses incurred in performing official duties and to a per diem equal to the maximum amount allowed on January 1 of that year for federal employees per diem for federal income tax purposes, subject to the same limitations provided for members of state boards and commissions in the General Appropriations Act.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1201 (S.B. 166), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 37, eff. June 17, 2015.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 420A.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420A - Texas Civil Commitment Office|Section 420A.003. Presiding Officer; Meetings

Sec. 420A.003.  PRESIDING OFFICER; MEETINGS.  (a)  The governor shall designate a member of the board as presiding officer.  The presiding officer serves at the discretion of the governor.(a-1)  The presiding officer shall select a member of the board as an assistant presiding officer and may create board committees.(b)  The board shall meet at least quarterly and at other times at the call of the presiding officer.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1201 (S.B. 166), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 420A.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420A - Texas Civil Commitment Office|Section 420A.004. Sunset Provision

Sec. 420A.004.  SUNSET PROVISION.  The Texas Civil Commitment Office is subject to Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act).  Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the office is abolished and this chapter expires September 1, 2027.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1201 (S.B. 166), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 38, eff. June 17, 2015.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 596 (S.B. 619), Sec. 4.03, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 420A.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420A - Texas Civil Commitment Office|Section 420A.005. Grants and Donations

Sec. 420A.005.  GRANTS AND DONATIONS.  On behalf of the state, the office may apply for and accept grants and donations from any source to be used by the office in the performance of the duties of the office.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1201 (S.B. 166), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 420A.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420A - Texas Civil Commitment Office|Section 420A.006. Public Interest Information

Sec. 420A.006.  PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION.  The office shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the office and the procedures by which complaints are filed with and resolved by the office.  The office shall make the information available to the public and appropriate state agencies.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1201 (S.B. 166), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 420A.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420A - Texas Civil Commitment Office|Section 420A.007. Biennial Report

Sec. 420A.007.  BIENNIAL REPORT.  Not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year, the office shall submit to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives a report concerning the operation of the office.  The office may include in the report any recommendations that the office considers appropriate.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1201 (S.B. 166), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 420A.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420A - Texas Civil Commitment Office|Section 420A.008. Staff

Sec. 420A.008.  STAFF.  The office may select and employ a general counsel, staff attorneys, and other staff necessary to perform the office's functions.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1201 (S.B. 166), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 420A.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420A - Texas Civil Commitment Office|Section 420A.009. Salary Career Ladder for Case Managers

Sec. 420A.009.  SALARY CAREER LADDER FOR CASE MANAGERS.  (a)  The board shall adopt a salary career ladder for case managers.  The salary career ladder must base a case manager's salary on the manager's classification and years of service with the office.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 40(1), eff. September 1, 2017.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 40(1), eff. September 1, 2017.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1201 (S.B. 166), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 40(1), eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 420A.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420A - Texas Civil Commitment Office|Section 420A.010. Powers and Duties

Sec. 420A.010.  POWERS AND DUTIES.  The office shall perform appropriate functions related to the sex offender civil commitment program provided under Chapter 841, Health and Safety Code, including functions related to the provision of treatment and supervision to civilly committed sex offenders.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1201 (S.B. 166), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 420A.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420A - Texas Civil Commitment Office|Section 420A.011. Administrative Attachment; Support

Sec. 420A.011.  ADMINISTRATIVE ATTACHMENT; SUPPORT.  (a)  The office is administratively attached to the Health and Human Services Commission.(b)  The Health and Human Services Commission shall provide administrative support services, including human resources, budgetary, accounting, purchasing, payroll, information technology, and legal support services, to the office as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.(c)  The office, in accordance with the rules and procedures of the Legislative Budget Board, shall prepare, approve, and submit a legislative appropriations request that is separate from the legislative appropriations request for the Health and Human Services Commission and is used to develop the office's budget structure.  The office shall maintain the office's legislative appropriations request and budget structure separately from those of the commission.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1201 (S.B. 166), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 422.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 422 - Internet-Based Sexual Exploitation of Minor|Section 422.001. Definition

Sec. 422.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "ICAC task force" means an Internet Crimes Against Children task force that is:(1)  located in this state; and(2)  recognized by the United States Department of Justice.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 850 (H.B. 3746), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 422.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 422 - Internet-Based Sexual Exploitation of Minor|Section 422.002. Internet Crimes Against Children Account

Sec. 422.002.  INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN ACCOUNT.  (a)  The Internet crimes against children account is an account in the general revenue fund.(b)  The account consists of:(1)  money transferred by the legislature directly to the account; and(2)  gifts, grants, or donations.(c)  Interest earned on the account shall be credited to the account.(d)  Section 403.095 does not apply to the account.(e)  Money in the account may be appropriated only to support the administration and activities of an ICAC task force.(f)  Any money in the account that is appropriated in a state fiscal year under Subsection (e) shall be appropriated in equal amounts to each ICAC task force.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 850 (H.B. 3746), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 422.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 422 - Internet-Based Sexual Exploitation of Minor|Section 422.004. Confidentiality of Information

Sec. 422.004.  CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION.  Any information, records, or data reported or obtained under a subpoena issued under Section 422.003(b):(1)  is confidential; and(2)  may not be disclosed to any other person unless the disclosure is made as part of a criminal case related to those materials.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 850 (H.B. 3746), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 423.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 423 - Use of Unmanned Aircraft|Section 423.001. Definition

Sec. 423.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "image" means any capturing of sound waves, thermal, infrared, ultraviolet, visible light, or other electromagnetic waves, odor, or other conditions existing on or about real property in this state or an individual located on that property.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1390 (H.B. 912), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 423.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 423 - Use of Unmanned Aircraft|Section 423.003. Offense: Illegal Use of Unmanned Aircraft to Capture Image

Sec. 423.003.  OFFENSE: ILLEGAL USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT TO CAPTURE IMAGE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person uses an unmanned aircraft to capture an image of an individual or privately owned real property in this state with the intent to conduct surveillance on the individual or property captured in the image.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.(c)  It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person destroyed the image:(1)  as soon as the person had knowledge that the image was captured in violation of this section; and(2)  without disclosing, displaying, or distributing the image to a third party.(d)  In this section, "intent" has the meaning assigned by Section 6.03, Penal Code.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1390 (H.B. 912), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 423.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 423 - Use of Unmanned Aircraft|Section 423.004. Offense: Possession, Disclosure, Display, Distribution, or Use of Image

Sec. 423.004.  OFFENSE: POSSESSION, DISCLOSURE, DISPLAY, DISTRIBUTION, OR USE OF IMAGE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person:(1)  captures an image in violation of Section 423.003; and(2)  possesses, discloses, displays, distributes, or otherwise uses that image.(b)  An offense under this section for the possession of an image is a Class C misdemeanor. An offense under this section for the disclosure, display, distribution, or other use of an image is a Class B misdemeanor.(c)  Each image a person possesses, discloses, displays, distributes, or otherwise uses in violation of this section is a separate offense.(d)  It is a defense to prosecution under this section for the possession of an image that the person destroyed the image as soon as the person had knowledge that the image was captured in violation of Section 423.003.(e)  It is a defense to prosecution under this section for the disclosure, display, distribution, or other use of an image that the person stopped disclosing, displaying, distributing, or otherwise using the image as soon as the person had knowledge that the image was captured in violation of Section 423.003.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1390 (H.B. 912), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 423.0046 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 423 - Use of Unmanned Aircraft|Section 423.0046. Offense: Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Over Sports Venue

Sec. 423.0046.  OFFENSE: OPERATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OVER SPORTS VENUE.  (a)  In this section, "sports venue" means an arena, automobile racetrack, coliseum, stadium, or other type of area or facility that:(1)  has a seating capacity of 30,000 or more people; and(2)  is primarily used for one or more professional or amateur sports or athletics events.(b)  A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly operates an unmanned aircraft over a sports venue and the unmanned aircraft is not higher than 400 feet above ground level.(c)  This section does not apply to conduct described by Subsection (b) that is committed by:(1)  the federal government, the state, or a governmental entity;(2)  a person under contract with or otherwise acting under the direction or on behalf of the federal government, the state, or a governmental entity;(3)  a law enforcement agency;(4)  a person under contract with or otherwise acting under the direction or on behalf of a law enforcement agency;(5)  an operator of an unmanned aircraft that is being used for a commercial purpose, if the operation is conducted in compliance with:(A)  each applicable Federal Aviation Administration rule, restriction, or exemption; and(B)  all required Federal Aviation Administration authorizations;(6)  an owner or operator of the sports venue;(7)  a person under contract with or otherwise acting under the direction or on behalf of an owner or operator of the sports venue; or(8)  a person who has the prior written consent of the owner or operator of the sports venue.(d)  An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor, except that the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the actor has previously been convicted under this section or Section 423.0045.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1010 (H.B. 1424), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 423.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 423 - Use of Unmanned Aircraft|Section 423.005. Illegally or Incidentally Captured Images Not Subject to Disclosure

Sec. 423.005.  ILLEGALLY OR INCIDENTALLY CAPTURED IMAGES NOT SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by Subsection (b), an image captured in violation of Section 423.003, or an image captured by an unmanned aircraft that was incidental to the lawful capturing of an image:(1)  may not be used as evidence in any criminal or juvenile proceeding, civil action, or administrative proceeding;(2)  is not subject to disclosure, inspection, or copying under Chapter 552; and(3)  is not subject to discovery, subpoena, or other means of legal compulsion for its release.(b)  An image described by Subsection (a) may be disclosed and used as evidence to prove a violation of this chapter and is subject to discovery, subpoena, or other means of legal compulsion for that purpose.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1390 (H.B. 912), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 423.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 423 - Use of Unmanned Aircraft|Section 423.006. Civil Action

Sec. 423.006.  CIVIL ACTION.  (a)  An owner or tenant of privately owned real property located in this state may bring against a person who, in violation of Section 423.003, captured an image of the property or the owner or tenant while on the property an action to:(1)  enjoin a violation or imminent violation of Section 423.003 or 423.004;(2)  recover a civil penalty of:(A)  $5,000 for all images captured in a single episode in violation of Section 423.003; or(B)  $10,000 for disclosure, display, distribution, or other use of any images captured in a single episode in violation of Section 423.004; or(3)  recover actual damages if the person who captured the image in violation of Section 423.003 discloses, displays, or distributes the image with malice.(b)  For purposes of recovering the civil penalty or actual damages under Subsection (a), all owners of a parcel of real property are considered to be a single owner and all tenants of a parcel of real property are considered to be a single tenant.(c)  In this section, "malice" has the meaning assigned by Section 41.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.(d)  In addition to any civil penalties authorized under this section, the court shall award court costs and reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party.(e)  Venue for an action under this section is governed by Chapter 15, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.(f)  An action brought under this section must be commenced within two years from the date the image was:(1)  captured in violation of Section 423.003; or(2)  initially disclosed, displayed, distributed, or otherwise used in violation of Section 423.004.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1390 (H.B. 912), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.|