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TX Govt Code § 447.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 447 - State Energy Conservation Office|Section 447.002. Information; Procedures and Rules; Measures and Programs

Sec. 447.002.  INFORMATION;  PROCEDURES AND RULES;  MEASURES AND PROGRAMS.  (a)  The state energy conservation office shall develop and provide energy and water conservation information for the state.(b)  The state energy conservation office may establish procedures and adopt rules relating to the development and implementation of energy and water conservation measures and programs applicable to state buildings and facilities.(c)  A procedure established or a rule adopted under Subsection (b) may include provisions relating to:(1)  the retrofitting of existing state buildings and facilities with energy-saving or water-saving devices;  and(2)  the energy-related or water-related renovation of those buildings and facilities.(d)  To the extent that the governor receives money appropriated for energy and water efficiency measures and programs, the governor, through the state energy conservation office, shall implement measures and programs that the state energy conservation office identifies as encouraging energy or water conservation by state government.(e)  A state agency shall implement an energy or water conservation measure or program in accordance with plans developed under Section 447.009.(f)  The state energy conservation office shall coordinate all water conservation-related activities with the Texas Water Development Board.  The board shall assist the office in the development of all proposed water conservation and reuse requirements and provide training and expertise to the office regarding water conservation issues.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 52, art. 2, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 612, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(50), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 28, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1398, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Reenacted and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 29, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 447.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 447 - State Energy Conservation Office|Section 447.003. Liaison to Federal Government

Sec. 447.003.  LIAISON TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.  The state energy conservation office is the state liaison to the federal government for the implementation and administration of federal programs relating to state agency energy matters.  The office shall administer state programs established under:(1)  Part D, Title III, Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. Section 6321 et seq.), and its subsequent amendments;(2)  Part G, Title III, Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. Section 6371 et seq.), and its subsequent amendments;  and(3)  other federal energy conservation programs as assigned to the office by the governor or the legislature.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 52, art. 2, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 612, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 28, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1398, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Reenacted and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 29, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 447.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 447 - State Energy Conservation Office|Section 447.005. Energy and Water Efficiency Projects

Sec. 447.005.  ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY PROJECTS.  Subject to applicable state and federal laws or guidelines, the state energy conservation office may:(1)  implement an energy or water efficiency project at a state agency;  or(2)  assist the agency in implementing the project through an energy or water efficiency program.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 52, art. 2, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 612, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 526, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 698, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 28, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 28, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1398, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Reenacted and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 29, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 447.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 447 - State Energy Conservation Office|Section 447.007. Energy and Water Audits

Sec. 447.007.  ENERGY AND WATER AUDITS.  (a)  The state energy conservation office may audit a state-owned building used by a state agency to assist the agency in reducing energy and water consumption and costs through improved energy and water efficiency.(b)  Based on any audit performed under Subsection (a), the state energy conservation office may recommend changes to improve energy and water efficiency.(c)  Each state agency or institution of higher education shall review and audit utility billings and contracts to detect billing errors.  Any contract with a private person to conduct the review or audit must comply with all applicable provisions of Subchapter A, Chapter 2254, regarding professional services contracts.  The contract may not be awarded on a contingent fee basis unless the governor determines that the contract is necessary, reasonable, and prudent.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 52, art. 2, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 612, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 526, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 698, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 28, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 28, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1398, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Redesignated from Government Code Sec. 447.009 and reenacted and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 29, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 447.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 447 - State Energy Conservation Office|Section 447.008. Energy-Saving and Water-Saving Devices or Measures

Sec. 447.008.  ENERGY-SAVING AND WATER-SAVING DEVICES OR MEASURES.  (a)  On approval by the state energy conservation office, a state agency that reduces its energy or water expenses may use any funds saved by the agency from appropriated utility funds for the purchase of an energy-saving or water-saving device or measure.  For purposes of this section, "energy-saving or water-saving device or measure" means a device or measure that directly reduces:(1)  energy or water costs;  or(2)  the energy or water consumption of equipment, including a lighting, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning system, or other water-using system, without materially altering the quality of the equipment.(b)  A state agency, in accordance with the recommendations of an energy or water audit, may purchase energy-saving and water-saving devices or measures from appropriated utility funds if the savings in utility funds projected by the audit will offset the purchase.  The agency shall retain in its files a copy of the recommendation and repayment schedule as evidence of the projected savings.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 52, art. 2, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 612, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 176, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 526, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 698, Sec. 7, eff. Aug. 28, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 23, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 28, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1398, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Redesignated from Government Code Sec. 447.010 and reenacted and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 29, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 447.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 447 - State Energy Conservation Office|Section 447.009. Energy and Water Management Planning; Reporting

Sec. 447.009.  ENERGY AND WATER MANAGEMENT PLANNING; REPORTING.  (a)  The state energy conservation office shall provide energy and water management planning assistance to a state agency or an institution of higher education, including assistance to:(1)  the Department of Public Safety for energy emergency contingency planning, using state or federal funds when available; and(2)  each state agency or institution of higher education in preparing comprehensive energy and water management plans.(b)  The state energy conservation office shall prepare guidelines for preparation of the plan described in Subsection (a)(2) and develop a template for state agencies and institutions of higher education to use in creating the plan.  Each state agency and institution of higher education shall set percentage goals for reducing the agency's or institution's use of water, electricity, transportation fuel, and natural gas and include those goals in the agency's or institution's comprehensive energy and water management plan. (c)  The comprehensive energy and water management plan described in Subsection (a)(2) shall be included in the five-year construction and major repair and rehabilitation plans for institutions of higher education as required by Section 61.0651, Education Code.(d)  Not later than January 15 of each odd-numbered year, the state energy conservation office shall submit a report to the governor and the Legislative Budget Board on the status and effectiveness of the utility management and conservation efforts of state agencies and institutions of higher education.  The report must include information submitted to the office from each state agency and institution of higher education.  The office shall post the report on the office's Internet website.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 52, art. 2, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 612, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(45), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 698, Sec. 8, eff. Aug. 28, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 28, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1398, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Redesignated from Government Code Sec. 447.011 and reenacted and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 29, eff. June 20, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1332 (S.B. 700), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 288 (S.B. 59), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 447.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 447 - State Energy Conservation Office|Section 447.012. Appliance Standards

Sec. 447.012.  APPLIANCE STANDARDS.  The state energy conservation office shall determine the feasibility and cost-benefit to consumers of setting appliance standards for appliances that are not currently regulated for energy efficiency in this state, if the office determines that the new standards would reduce the emission of air contaminants.  The office may not consider the feasibility and cost-benefit to consumers of setting appliance standards for air conditioning systems under this section.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 2129), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Govt Code § 450.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 450 - Educational Programs to Advance the Teaching of Texas History|Section 450.001. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 450.001.  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.  In this chapter "charitable historical organization" means an entity that:(1)  is organized as a nonprofit organization;(2)  has its main office at an institution of higher education, as that term is defined under Section 61.003, Education Code; and(3)  maintains an established educational department that provides:(A)  opportunities for students in this state to study and work to preserve the history, heritage, and symbols of this state; and(B)  training and resources to assist educators in developing effective strategies to teach students about the heritage, history, and symbols of this state.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1015 (H.B. 2549), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 450.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 450 - Educational Programs to Advance the Teaching of Texas History|Section 450.002. Funding

Sec. 450.002.  FUNDING.  For the purposes of Subchapter I, Chapter 659:(1)  a charitable historical organization is considered an eligible charitable organization entitled to participate in a state employee charitable campaign; and(2)  a state employee is entitled to authorize a deduction for contributions to a charitable historical organization as a charitable contribution under Section 659.132, and the organization may use the contributions for the purpose of administering and providing educational outreach programs established by the organization.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1015 (H.B. 2549), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 451.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 451 - Texas 1836 Project|Section 451.001. Definitions

Sec. 451.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "1836 Project" means the advisory committee established under this chapter.(2)  "Patriotic education" includes the:(A)  presentation of the history of this state's founding and foundational principles;(B)  examination of how this state has grown closer to those principles throughout its history; and(C)  explanation of why commitment to those principles is beneficial and justified.(3)  "State agency" means a department, commission, board, office, or other agency in the executive branch of state government that is created by the constitution or a statute of this state.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 818 (H.B. 2497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 451.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 451 - Texas 1836 Project|Section 451.002. Establishment

Sec. 451.002.  ESTABLISHMENT.  (a)  The 1836 Project is established as an advisory committee to promote patriotic education and increase awareness of the Texas values that continue to stimulate boundless prosperity across this state.(b)  The 1836 Project is composed of nine members reflective of the diversity of the state. The governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives shall each appoint three members. The appointees may include persons in the private sector with relevant experience or subject matter expertise.(c)  Members serve two-year terms and may not be removed except for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance.(d)  The governor shall appoint one member of the 1836 Project as the presiding officer.(e)  The presiding officer shall:(1)  convene regular meetings of the 1836 Project; and(2)  coordinate and direct the activities of the 1836 Project.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 818 (H.B. 2497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 451.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 451 - Texas 1836 Project|Section 451.003. Duties

Sec. 451.003.  DUTIES.  (a)  The 1836 Project shall:(1)  promote awareness among residents of this state of the following as they relate to the history of prosperity and democratic freedom in this state:(A)  Texas history, including the indigenous peoples of this state, the Spanish and Mexican heritage of this state, Tejanos, the African-American heritage of this state, the Texas War for Independence, Juneteenth, annexation of Texas by the United States, the Christian heritage of this state, and this state's heritage of keeping and bearing firearms in defense of life and liberty and for use in hunting;(B)  the founding documents of this state;(C)  the founders of this state;(D)  state civics; and(E)  the role of this state in passing and reauthorizing the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. Section 10101 et seq.), highlighting:(i)  President Lyndon B. Johnson's signing of the act;(ii)  President George W. Bush's 25-year extension of the act; and(iii)  Congresswoman Barbara Jordan's successful efforts to broaden the act to include Spanish-speaking communities;(2)  advise the governor on the core principles of the founding of this state and how those principles further enrich the lives of its residents;(3)  facilitate the development and implementation of the Gubernatorial 1836 Award to recognize student knowledge of Texas Independence and other items listed in Subdivisions (1)(A)-(D);(4)  advise state agencies with regard to their efforts to ensure patriotic education is provided to the public at state parks, battlefields, monuments, museums, installations, landmarks, cemeteries, and other places important to the Texas War for Independence and founding of this state, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law; and(5)  facilitate, advise on, and promote other activities to support public knowledge of and patriotic education on the Texas War for Independence and founding of this state, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law.(b)  In carrying out its duties under Subsection (a)(2), the project may solicit statements and contributions from intellectual and cultural figures.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 818 (H.B. 2497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 451.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 451 - Texas 1836 Project|Section 451.004. Funding; Compensation

Sec. 451.004.  FUNDING; COMPENSATION. (a) The Texas Education Agency shall provide funding and administrative support for the 1836 Project, including for the pamphlets described by Section 451.005, to the extent funds are available for those purposes.(b)  A member of the 1836 Project is not entitled to compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for the travel expenses incurred by the member while transacting project business, as provided by the General Appropriations Act.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 818 (H.B. 2497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 451.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 451 - Texas 1836 Project|Section 451.005. Pamphlet

Sec. 451.005.  PAMPHLET.  Not later than September 1, 2022, the 1836 Project shall provide a pamphlet to the Texas Department of Public Safety that explains the significance of policy decisions made by this state that promote liberty and freedom for businesses and families. The contents must include:(1)  an overview of Texas history and civics;(2)  the legacy of economic prosperity in this state; and(3)  the abundant opportunities for businesses and families in this state.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 818 (H.B. 2497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 451.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 451 - Texas 1836 Project|Section 451.006. Report

Sec. 451.006.  REPORT.  (a)  Not later than September 1, 2022, the 1836 Project shall prepare and produce a written report that includes:(1)  a description of the activities of the project;(2)  the findings and recommendations of the project;(3)  a plan that identifies the best method of carrying out the duties under Sections 451.003(a)(1), (4), and (5);(4)  any proposals for legislation; and(5)  any other matter the project considers appropriate.(b)  Subsequent to the report required under Subsection (a), the 1836 Project may prepare and produce additional reports the project considers appropriate.(c)  The Texas Education Agency shall make a report described by this section available to the public on the agency's Internet website.(d)  To the extent existing agency resources are available for this purpose, the Texas Education Agency may provide to the 1836 Project any agency resources necessary to prepare or produce a report described by this section.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 818 (H.B. 2497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 451.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 451 - Texas 1836 Project|Section 451.007. Abolition; Expiration

Sec. 451.007.  ABOLITION; EXPIRATION. The 1836 Project is abolished and this chapter expires September 1, 2036.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 818 (H.B. 2497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 464.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 464 - Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory|Section 464.001. Definitions

Sec. 464.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Council" means the Technical Testing and Evaluation Council.(2)  "Department" means the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.(3)  "Director" means the executive director of the department.(4)  "Laboratory" means the State of Texas Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 762, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Govt Code § 464.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 464 - Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory|Section 464.002. Laboratory and Council

Sec. 464.002.  LABORATORY AND COUNCIL.  The State of Texas Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory is an agency of the state, and includes the Technical Testing and Evaluation Council.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 464.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 464 - Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory|Section 464.003. Composition of Laboratory

Sec. 464.003.  COMPOSITION OF LABORATORY.  (a)  The department may invite a college or university with facilities to perform tests or make evaluations described by this chapter to participate in laboratory testing and evaluation and to appoint a representative to serve as a member of the council.(b)  A public college or university invited under this section may participate in the functions of the laboratory.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|