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TX Govt Code § 2401.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle H - Prohibited Adverse Actions by Government|Chapter 2401 - Protection of Religious Organizations|Section 2401.004. Attorney General Action; Intervention in Proceeding; Prohibited Recovery of Expenses

Sec. 2401.004.  ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION; INTERVENTION IN PROCEEDING; PROHIBITED RECOVERY OF EXPENSES. (a) The attorney general may bring an action for injunctive or declaratory relief against a governmental entity or an officer or employee of a governmental entity to enforce compliance with this chapter.(b)  This section may not be construed to deny, impair, or otherwise affect any authority of the attorney general or a governmental entity acting under other law to institute or intervene in an action.(c)  The attorney general may not recover expenses incurred in bringing, instituting, or intervening in an action described by this section.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 525), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2401.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle H - Prohibited Adverse Actions by Government|Chapter 2401 - Protection of Religious Organizations|Section 2401.005. Interpretation

Sec. 2401.005.  INTERPRETATION.  (a)  This chapter may not be construed to preempt a state or federal law that is equally or more protective of the free exercise of religious beliefs or to narrow the meaning or application of a state or federal law protecting the free exercise of religious beliefs.(b)  This chapter may not be construed to prevent a governmental entity from providing, either directly or through a person who is not seeking protection under this chapter, any benefit or service authorized under state or federal law.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 525), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 3000.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Provisions Prohibiting Certain Governmental Actions|Chapter 3000 - Governmental Action Affecting Residential and Commercial Construction|Section 3000.001. Definitions

Sec. 3000.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "National model code" has the meaning assigned by Section 214.217, Local Government Code.(2)  "Governmental entity" has the meaning assigned by Section 2007.002.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1289 (H.B. 2439), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 3000.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Provisions Prohibiting Certain Governmental Actions|Chapter 3000 - Governmental Action Affecting Residential and Commercial Construction|Section 3000.003. Injunction

Sec. 3000.003.  INJUNCTION.  (a)  The attorney general or an aggrieved party may file an action in district court to enjoin a violation or threatened violation of Section 3000.002.(b)  The court may grant appropriate relief.(c)  The attorney general may recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in bringing an action under this section.(d)  Sovereign and governmental immunity to suit is waived and abolished only to the extent necessary to enforce this chapter.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1289 (H.B. 2439), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 3000.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Provisions Prohibiting Certain Governmental Actions|Chapter 3000 - Governmental Action Affecting Residential and Commercial Construction|Section 3000.004. Other Provisions Not Affected

Sec. 3000.004.  OTHER PROVISIONS NOT AFFECTED.  This chapter does not affect provisions regarding:(1)  the installation of a fire sprinkler protection system under Section 1301.551(i), Occupations Code, or Section 775.045(a)(1), Health and Safety Code; or(2)  the enforcement of land use restrictions contained in plats and other instruments under Subchapter F, Chapter 212, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1289 (H.B. 2439), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 475 (S.B. 1090), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 3000.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Provisions Prohibiting Certain Governmental Actions|Chapter 3000 - Governmental Action Affecting Residential and Commercial Construction|Section 3000.005. Severability

Sec. 3000.005.  SEVERABILITY.  If any provision of a rule, charter provision, ordinance, order, building code, or other regulation described by Section 3000.002(a) is held invalid under this chapter, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the rule, charter provision, ordinance, order, building code, or other regulation that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of the rule, charter provision, ordinance, order, building code, or other regulation are severable.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1289 (H.B. 2439), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 3101.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3101 - State Symbols|Section 3101.001. State Seal

Sec. 3101.001.  STATE SEAL.  (a)  The state seal is as provided by Section 19, Article IV, Texas Constitution.(b)  The reverse side of the state seal contains a shield displaying a depiction of:(1)  the Alamo;(2)  the cannon of the Battle of Gonzales;  and(3)  Vince's Bridge.(c)  The shield on the reverse side of the state seal is encircled by:(1)  live oak and olive branches;  and(2)  the unfurled flags of:(A)  the Kingdom of France;(B)  the Kingdom of Spain;(C)  the United Mexican States;(D)  the Republic of Texas;(E)  the Confederate States of America;  and(F)  the United States of America.(d)  Above the shield is emblazoned the motto, "REMEMBER THE ALAMO," and beneath the shield are the words, "TEXAS ONE AND INDIVISIBLE."(e)  A white five-pointed star hangs over the shield, centered between the flags.(f)  The secretary of state by rule shall adopt the standard design for the state seal, including the reverse side of the seal.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 7.001, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 3101.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3101 - State Symbols|Section 3101.002. State Arms

Sec. 3101.002.  STATE ARMS.  (a)  The state arms are a five-pointed white star, on an azure background, encircled by olive and live oak branches.(b)  The secretary of state by rule shall adopt the standard design for the state arms.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 7.001, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 3101.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3101 - State Symbols|Section 3101.003. Use of State Seal

Sec. 3101.003.  USE OF STATE SEAL.  A law that requires the use of the state seal does not require the use of the reverse of the state seal or the state arms.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 7.001, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 3101.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3101 - State Symbols|Section 3101.004. State Motto

Sec. 3101.004.  STATE MOTTO.  The state motto is "Friendship."|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 7.001, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 3101.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3101 - State Symbols|Section 3101.005. State Song

Sec. 3101.005.  STATE SONG.  The state song, "Texas, Our Texas" by William J. Marsh and Gladys Yoakum Wright, is as follows:Texas, our Texas!  All hail the mighty State!Texas, our Texas!  So wonderful so great!Boldest and grandest, Withstanding ev'ry test;O Empire wide and glorious, You stand supremely blest.Refrain:God bless you Texas!  And keep you brave and strong,That you may grow in power and worth,Thro'out the ages long.Texas, O Texas!  Your freeborn single star,Sends out its radiance to nations near and far.Emblem of freedom!  It sets our hearts aglow,With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo.RefrainTexas, dear Texas!  From tyrant grip now free,Shines forth in splendor your star of destiny!Mother of heroes!  We come your children true,Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you.Refrain|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 7.001, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 3101.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3101 - State Symbols|Section 3101.006. Performance of State Song

Sec. 3101.006.  PERFORMANCE OF STATE SONG.  (a)  During the performance of the state song:(1)  when the state flag is displayed:(A)  each citizen of this state who is present and not in uniform should:(i)  face the flag and stand at attention with the person's right hand over the heart; and(ii)  if wearing a head covering that is easy to remove, remove the head covering with the right hand and hold it at the person's left shoulder, with the person's right hand over the heart;(B)  each person who is present and in uniform should make the military salute at the first note of the state song and retain that position until the last note;(C)  each person who is present, not in uniform, and a member of the armed forces or a veteran may make the military salute at the first note of the state song and retain that position until the last note; and(D)  each person who is present but not a citizen of this state should stand at attention; and(2)  when the state flag is not displayed, each person present should face toward the music and act in the same manner as the person would if the state flag were displayed there.(b)  The state song should be performed after the national anthem if both are performed.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 7.001, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 962 (S.B. 1968), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 3101.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3101 - State Symbols|Section 3101.007. State Bird

Sec. 3101.007.  STATE BIRD.  The state bird is the mockingbird.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 7.001, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 3101.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3101 - State Symbols|Section 3101.008. State Flower

Sec. 3101.008.  STATE FLOWER.  The state flower is the bluebonnet.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 7.001, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 3101.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3101 - State Symbols|Section 3101.009. State Tree

Sec. 3101.009.  STATE TREE.  The state tree is the pecan tree.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 7.001, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 3101.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3101 - State Symbols|Section 3101.010. Thrashing Pecans; Penalty

Sec. 3101.010.  THRASHING PECANS;  PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person causes pecans to fall from a pecan tree by any means, including by thrashing, unless the tree is located on:(1)  land owned by the person causing the pecans to fall;(2)  privately owned land, and the person causing the pecans to fall has the written consent of the owner, lessee, or authorized agent of the owner or lessee;(3)  land owned by the state or a political subdivision of the state and in the boundaries of a municipality, and the person causing the pecans to fall has written consent from an officer or agent of the agency or political subdivision controlling the land or from the mayor of the municipality;  or(4)  land owned by the state or a political subdivision of the state and outside the boundaries of a municipality, and the person causing the pecans to fall has written consent from an officer or agent of the agency or political subdivision controlling the property or from the county judge of the county.(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor and on conviction is punishable by:(1)  a fine of not less than $5 or more than $300;(2)  confinement in the county jail for a term not to exceed three months;  or(3)  both a fine and confinement.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 7.001, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 3101.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3101 - State Symbols|Section 3101.011. State Plays

Sec. 3101.011.  STATE PLAYS.  The following plays are official state plays of Texas:(1)  The Lone Star presented in Galveston Island State Park;(2)  Texas presented in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park;(3)  Beyond the Sundown presented at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation;  and(4)  Fandangle presented in Shackelford County.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 7.001, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 3101.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3101 - State Symbols|Section 3101.012. Tejano Music Hall of Fame

Sec. 3101.012.  TEJANO MUSIC HALL OF FAME.  The Tejano Music Hall of Fame Museum in Alice is the official Texas Tejano Music Hall of Fame.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 9.022(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 3101.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3101 - State Symbols|Section 3101.013. State Botanical Garden and Arboretum

Sec. 3101.013.  STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN AND ARBORETUM.  The state botanical garden and arboretum is the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 79 (H.B. 394), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 3105.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3105 - Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument and Ceremony|Section 3105.001. Purpose of Monument

Sec. 3105.001.  PURPOSE OF MONUMENT.  The Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument is erected on the grounds of the Capitol Complex to recognize and honor the ultimate sacrifice made by law enforcement and corrections officers in this state who were killed in the line of duty.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 378, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 379 (H.B. 3559), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 3105.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3105 - Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument and Ceremony|Section 3105.002. Definitions

Sec. 3105.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the State Preservation Board.(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.(2-a)  "Committee" means the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony Committee.(3)  "Monument" means the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 378, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 93 (S.B. 686), Sec. 2.37, eff. May 18, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 379 (H.B. 3559), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1090 (H.B. 3647), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 3105.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3105 - Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument and Ceremony|Section 3105.003. Eligibility for Monument

Sec. 3105.003.  ELIGIBILITY FOR MONUMENT.  (a)  A person is eligible to have the person's name on the monument if the person was killed in the line of duty and was:(1)  a law enforcement officer or peace officer for this state or a political subdivision of this state under Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, or other law;(2)  a federal law enforcement officer or special agent performing duties in this state, including those officers under Article 2.122, Code of Criminal Procedure;(3)  a corrections or detention officer or county or municipal jailer employed or appointed by a municipal, county, or state penal institution in this state; or(4)  employed by this state or a political subdivision of this state and considered by the person's employer to be a trainee for a position described by Subdivision (1), (2), or (3).(b)  A person described by Subsection (a) is presumed to have been killed in the line of duty if the Employees Retirement System of Texas makes payments and provides benefits to the eligible survivors of the person as provided by Chapter 615.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 378, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 379 (H.B. 3559), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1090 (H.B. 3647), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2017.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 213 (H.B. 381), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 3105.0035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3105 - Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument and Ceremony|Section 3105.0035. Nominations; Addition of Names to Monument

Sec. 3105.0035.  NOMINATIONS; ADDITION OF NAMES TO MONUMENT.  (a) A peace officer, law enforcement agency, independent researcher, or organization that advocates on behalf of the survivors of persons described by Section 3105.003 may submit to the commission a nomination to have a person's name added to the monument. (b)  The executive director of the commission shall make a preliminary recommendation to the commission on whether a person nominated under Subsection (a) is eligible under Section 3105.003.(c)  The commission shall place each nomination, including the executive director's preliminary recommendation, on the agenda of a scheduled meeting of the commission for consideration by the commission. The commission shall allow public testimony and consider any evidence presented regarding the eligibility of the person nominated.  After hearing testimony and considering evidence, the commission shall determine by a public vote whether the person meets the eligibility requirements under Section 3105.003.(d)  The commission shall add a person's name to the monument if the commission determines that the person meets the eligibility requirements.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1090 (H.B. 3647), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 3105.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3105 - Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument and Ceremony|Section 3105.004. Maintenance of Monument

Sec. 3105.004.  MAINTENANCE OF MONUMENT.  (a)  The board is responsible for the maintenance of the monument.  The board may raise money from private or public entities for the continued maintenance and update of the monument.  The board shall:(1)  establish a schedule for the maintenance of the monument; and(2)  select persons to maintain the monument.(b)  The commission shall:(1)  establish and maintain historical and archival records of the inducted officers and jailers that must be accessible to family members and independent researchers; and(2)  adopt rules and establish procedures for adding names to the monument in accordance with Sections 3105.003 and 3105.0035.(c)  The commission may contract with public or private entities to:(1)  facilitate research;(2)  establish and maintain historical and archival records;  and(3)  store records in a place accessible to the public.(d)  An entity that collects funds for the maintenance and improvement of the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument shall send that money to the board to be deposited in the Capitol fund account.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 378, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 379 (H.B. 3559), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 379 (H.B. 3559), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1090 (H.B. 3647), Sec. 5, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 3105.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3105 - Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument and Ceremony|Section 3105.005. Account

Sec. 3105.005.  ACCOUNT.  (a)  Money contributed to the state for a purpose related to the monument shall be deposited by the board in the Capitol fund to the credit of a separate interest-bearing account established for the monument.(b)  Notwithstanding other law, income from investments of money in the account shall be deposited to the credit of the account.(c)  Money in the account may be used only for the purposes prescribed by Section 3105.004.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 378, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 379 (H.B. 3559), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1090 (H.B. 3647), Sec. 6, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 3105.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 11 - State Symbols and Honors; Preservation|Subtitle A - State Symbols and Honors|Chapter 3105 - Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument and Ceremony|Section 3105.006. Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony Committee

Sec. 3105.006.  TEXAS PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL CEREMONY COMMITTEE.  (a)  The committee is established to plan, oversee, and facilitate annual ceremonies recognizing and honoring peace officers of this state who were killed in the line of duty.(b)  The committee consists of the following members:(1)  a president, or the president's designee, of any law enforcement organization that:(A)  provides full service legal and political representation to law enforcement officers of this state;(B)  has at least 10,000 members paying dues, as provided by the organization's Internal Revenue Service Form 990 for the previous reporting period;(C)  has complied with all filing requirements of the Internal Revenue Service, the United States Department of Labor, and the secretary of state; and(D)  has an elected board of directors;(2)  a surviving spouse of a peace officer killed in the line of duty selected by the chapters of the Concerns of Police Survivors of this state; and(3)  the following nonvoting members or designees of the members:(A)  the governor;(B)  the lieutenant governor;(C)  the speaker of the house of representatives;(D)  the attorney general;(E)  the director of the Department of Public Safety;(F)  the executive director of the board; and(G)  the executive director of the commission.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1090 (H.B. 3647), Sec. 7, eff. June 15, 2017.|