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TX Govt Code § 419.085 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 419 - Texas Commission on Fire Protection|Subchapter E. Paid Fire Fighters and Fire Departments Not Connected With a Local Government|Section 419.085. Voluntary Regulation of Certain Nongovernmental Departments

Sec. 419.085.  VOLUNTARY REGULATION OF CERTAIN NONGOVERNMENTAL DEPARTMENTS.  (a)  A nongovernmental entity may apply to the commission for regulation under Subchapter B  if:(1)  the entity is the employing authority for persons who, if employed by a local government, would be fire protection personnel under Section 419.021;  and(2)  at the time of application, those fire protection employees are employed to provide fire protection for an unincorporated area that:(A)  constitutes a rating territory established by the State Board of Insurance with a protected key rate assigned by the board;  and(B)  has a population of more than 25,000.(b)  The commission shall prescribe the procedures under which a nongovernmental entity may apply for regulation under this section and the means by which it may present evidence that it is eligible for regulation under Subsection (a).(c)  The commission shall determine whether an entity that has applied for regulation under this section is eligible for regulation under Subsection (a). The commission shall approve a request for regulation if the entity meets the requirements of Subsection (a), and the commission shall notify the applying entity and the affected fire protection employees of its decision.(d)  A nongovernmental entity, department, and fire protection employee regulated under this section are subject to Subchapter B and applicable commission rules to the same extent that Subchapter B and applicable commission rules apply to a local government, a fire department, or fire protection personnel employed by a local government.(e)  A person, department, or other entity that is subject to regulation under this section is entitled to a reasonable period in which to comply with the requirements of Subchapter B and applicable commission rules.  The commission by rule shall determine the time period in which a person, department, or other entity must come into compliance with each requirement.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 628, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Govt Code § 419.086 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 419 - Texas Commission on Fire Protection|Subchapter E. Paid Fire Fighters and Fire Departments Not Connected With a Local Government|Section 419.086. Eligibility for Certain Training Assistance

Sec. 419.086.  ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN TRAINING ASSISTANCE.  If an entity or the employees of an entity are regulated under this subchapter so that as a consequence of the regulation a certification fee is paid to the commission on behalf of each employee of the entity who would be fire protection personnel under Section 419.021 if the employee were employed by a local government, the commission shall use the special account in the general revenue fund created under Section 419.026(d) to provide training assistance to the entity to the same extent that the commission provides training assistance to a fire department under Section 419.031.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 628, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Govt Code § 419.087 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 419 - Texas Commission on Fire Protection|Subchapter E. Paid Fire Fighters and Fire Departments Not Connected With a Local Government|Section 419.087. Mandatory Regulation of Certain Nongovernmental Organizations and Personnel

Sec. 419.087.  MANDATORY REGULATION OF CERTAIN NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PERSONNEL.  (a)  In this section, "fire department," "fire protection personnel," and "local government" have the meanings assigned by Section 419.021.(b)  An organization that is not a local government, a department of a local government, or a state or federal agency is subject to regulation by the commission under Subchapter B if the organization:(1)  provides fire protection for a local government for profit under a contract or other agreement with the local government;  and(2)  would be a fire department if it were a department of a local government.(c)  A person who is not an employee of a local government or of a state or federal agency is subject to regulation by the commission under Subchapter B if the person:(1)  provides fire protection for a local government under a contract or other agreement between the local government and either the person or an organization subject to regulation under Subsection (b);  and(2)  would be fire protection personnel if employed by a local government.(d)  A person or organization that is subject to regulation by the commission under this section is subject to Subchapter B and applicable commission rules to the same extent that Subchapter B and applicable commission rules apply to a fire department or to fire protection personnel.(e)  The commission may create a separate certification class for persons regulated under this section.(f)  A local government which provided fire protection for its citizens utilizing a fire department and fire protection personnel as of May 31, 1997, may not thereafter provide fire protection by utilizing an organization which is not a local government, a department of local government, or a state or federal agency and which provides fire protection for the local government for profit under a contract or other agreement with the local government without approval of a majority of the voters at an election called for that purpose.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 912, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1172, Sec. 1.13, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 419.902 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 419 - Texas Commission on Fire Protection|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 419.902. Coordination With Firemen's Training School

Sec. 419.902.  COORDINATION WITH FIREMEN'S TRAINING SCHOOL.  The commission and the director of the Texas Engineering Extension Service of The Texas A&M University System shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to coordinate the responsibilities of the commission with the training provided by the firemen's training school operated under Section 86.16, Education Code. |Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 628, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1172, Sec. 1.14, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 419.903 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 419 - Texas Commission on Fire Protection|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 419.903. Coordination With Texas Forest Service

Sec. 419.903.  COORDINATION WITH TEXAS FOREST SERVICE.  The commission and the director of the Texas Forest Service shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to coordinate the provision of training assistance and other assistance to fire-fighting entities. |Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 628, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1172, Sec. 1.14, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 419.904 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 419 - Texas Commission on Fire Protection|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 419.904. Technical Assistance to Emergency Services Districts

Sec. 419.904.  TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS.  The commission may on request provide technical assistance to emergency services districts, including advice on the efficient and effective provision of fire protection within a district.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 628, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 2.003, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 419.905 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 419 - Texas Commission on Fire Protection|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 419.905. Appeal of Commission Decisions

Sec. 419.905.  APPEAL OF COMMISSION DECISIONS.  (a)  A person dissatisfied with an action of the commission may appeal the action in accordance with Chapter 2001.(b)  The attorney general, the district or county attorney, or an assistant of one of these persons shall represent the commission in an appeal under this section.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 628, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(50), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 419.907 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 419 - Texas Commission on Fire Protection|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 419.907. Location of Offices of Commission, State Fire Marshal, and Texas Forest Service

Sec. 419.907.  LOCATION OF OFFICES OF COMMISSION, STATE FIRE MARSHAL, AND TEXAS FOREST SERVICE.  (a)  To the extent feasible, the commission, the state fire marshal, and the Texas Forest Service shall colocate office space outside of Travis County used for related functions performed by the three entities.(b)  The commission, the commissioner of insurance, and the Texas Forest Service may enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement this section.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1172, Sec. 1.15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 9.006, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 419.908 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 419 - Texas Commission on Fire Protection|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 419.908. Cooperation With Federal and State Entities in a Disaster

Sec. 419.908.  COOPERATION WITH FEDERAL AND STATE ENTITIES IN A DISASTER.  In a declared state of disaster under Section 418.014, the commission shall coordinate with appropriate state and federal agencies, including the governor's office of the homeland security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1216 (S.B. 1011), Sec. 24, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 420.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 420.001. Short Title

Sec. 420.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services Act.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Renumbered from Health and Safety Code Sec. 44.001 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 784, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 420.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 420.002. Purpose

Sec. 420.002.  PURPOSE.  The purpose of this chapter is to promote the development throughout the state of locally based and supported nonprofit programs for the survivors of sexual assault and to standardize the quality of services provided.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Renumbered from Health and Safety Code Sec. 44.002 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 784, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 420.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 420.004. Administration of Program

Sec. 420.004.  ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM.   The attorney general shall administer the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services Program and may delegate a power or duty given to the attorney general under this chapter to an employee in the attorney general's office.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Renumbered from Health and Safety Code Sec. 44.004 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 784, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 745), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 420.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 420.005. Grants

Sec. 420.005.  GRANTS.  (a)  For purposes described by Section 420.008, the attorney general may award grants to sexual assault programs, state sexual assault coalitions, and other appropriate local and statewide programs and organizations related to sexual assault.(b)  The attorney general may by rule:(1)  determine eligibility requirements for any grant awarded under this chapter;(2)  require a grant recipient to offer minimum services for not less than nine months before receiving a grant and to continue to offer minimum services during the grant period; and(3)  require a grant recipient to submit financial and programmatic reports.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173, Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2013.(d)  This section does not prohibit a grant recipient from offering any additional service, including a service for sexual assault offenders.(e)  A grant is governed by Chapter 783 and rules adopted under that chapter.(f)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173, Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2013.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Renumbered from Health and Safety Code Sec. 44.005 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 784, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1206 (H.B. 1751), Sec. 4, eff. January 1, 2008.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 745), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 745), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 420.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 420.006. Special Projects

Sec. 420.006.  SPECIAL PROJECTS.  The attorney general may consult and contract with or award grants to entities described by Section 420.005(a) for special projects to prevent sexual assault and improve services to survivors.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 784, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 745), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 420.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 420.007. Funding

Sec. 420.007.  FUNDING.  (a)  The attorney general may receive grants, gifts, or appropriations of money from the federal government, the state legislature, or private sources to finance the grant program created by this chapter.(b)  The attorney general may not use more than 15 percent of the annual legislative appropriation to the attorney general under Section 420.008(c)(1) for the administration of this chapter.(c)  The sexual assault prevention and crisis services fund is a special account in the general revenue fund.  Money deposited to the credit of the fund may be used only as provided by this subchapter and is not available for any other purpose.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Renumbered from Health and Safety Code Sec. 44.006 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 784, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 745), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 420.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 420.009. Report

Text of section as amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 745), Sec. 8For text of section as amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1312 (S.B. 59), Sec. 30, see other Sec. 420.009.Sec. 420.009.  REPORT.  Not later than December 10 of each even-numbered year, the attorney general shall publish a report regarding grants awarded under this chapter.  The report must analyze the effectiveness of the grants and include information on the expenditure of funds authorized by this chapter, the services provided, the number of persons receiving services, and any other information relating to the provision of sexual assault services.  A copy of the report shall be submitted to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, Legislative Budget Board, Senate Committee on Health and Human Services or its successor committee, and House Committee on Human Services or its successor committee.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Renumbered from Health and Safety Code Sec. 44.007 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 784, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 745), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 420.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 420.009. Report

Text of section as amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1312 (S.B. 59), Sec. 30For text of section as amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 745), Sec. 8, see other Sec. 420.009.Sec. 420.009.  REPORT.  The attorney general shall publish a report on the service not later than December 10 of each year.  The report must summarize reports from programs receiving grants from the attorney general, analyze the effectiveness of the grants, and include information on the expenditure of funds authorized by this chapter, the services provided, the number of persons receiving services, and any other information relating to the provision of sexual assault services.  A copy of the report shall be submitted to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, Legislative Budget Board, Senate Committee on Health and Human Services or its successor committee, and House Committee on Human Services or its successor committee.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Renumbered from Health and Safety Code Sec. 44.007 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 784, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1312 (S.B. 59), Sec. 30, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 420.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 420.010. Confidentiality

Sec. 420.010.  CONFIDENTIALITY.  The attorney general may not disclose any information received from reports, collected case information, or site-monitoring visits that would identify a person working at or receiving services from a sexual assault program.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Renumbered from Health and Safety Code Sec. 44.008 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 784, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 745), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 420.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 420.011. Certification by Attorney General; Rules

Sec. 420.011.  CERTIFICATION BY ATTORNEY GENERAL; RULES.  (a)  The attorney general may adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter.  A proposed rule must be provided to grant recipients at least 60 days before the date of adoption.(b)  The attorney general shall adopt rules establishing minimum standards for the certification of a sexual assault training program and the renewal of that certification by the program.  The certification is valid for two years from the date of issuance.  The attorney general shall also adopt rules establishing minimum standards for the suspension, decertification, or probation of a training program that violates this chapter.(c)  The attorney general shall adopt rules establishing minimum standards for the certification of a sexual assault nurse examiner and the renewal of that certification by the nurse examiner, including standards for examiner training courses and for the interstate reciprocity of sexual assault nurse examiners.  The certification is valid for two years from the date of issuance.  The attorney general shall also adopt rules establishing minimum standards for the suspension, decertification, or probation of a sexual assault nurse examiner who violates this chapter.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Renumbered from Health and Safety Code Sec. 44.009 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 784, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 175 (S.B. 533), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 745), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 745), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 420.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 420.012. Consultations

Sec. 420.012.  CONSULTATIONS.  In implementing this chapter, the attorney general shall consult with:(1)  state sexual assault coalitions;(2)  state agencies, task forces, and councils that have duties relating to the prevention, investigation, or prosecution of sexual assault or other sex offenses or services provided to survivors;(3)  forensic science experts; and(4)  individuals and organizations having knowledge and experience relating to the issues of sexual assault and other sex offenses.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Renumbered from Health and Safety Code Sec. 44.010 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 784, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 411 (H.B. 1590), Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 420.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 420.013. Deposit by Comptroller; Audit

Sec. 420.013.  DEPOSIT BY COMPTROLLER;  AUDIT.  (a)  The comptroller shall deposit any money received under this subchapter and any money credited to the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services Program by another law in the sexual assault prevention and crisis services fund.(b)  The sexual assault prevention and crisis services fund is subject to audit by the comptroller.  Money expended from the fund is subject to audit by the state auditor.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 784, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 745), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2013.|