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TX Govt Code § 448.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Subchapter A. General and Administrative Provisions|Section 448.001. Definitions

Sec. 448.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Advisory commission" means the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission.(2)  "Antisemitism" means a certain perception of Jews that may be expressed as hatred toward Jews.  The term includes rhetorical and physical acts of antisemitism directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals or their property or toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.  Examples of antisemitism are included with the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's "Working Definition of Antisemitism" adopted on May 26, 2016.(3)  "Commission" means the Texas Historical Commission.(4)  "Genocide" means any of the following acts committed with intent to wholly or partly destroy a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group:(A)  killing members of the group;(B)  causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group;(C)  deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to wholly or partly cause the group's physical destruction;(D)  imposing measures intended to prevent births within the group; or(E)  forcibly transferring children of the group to another group.(5)  "Holocaust" means the killing of approximately six million Jews and millions of other persons during World War II by the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazis) and Nazi collaborators as part of a state-sponsored, systematic program of genocide and other acts of persecution, discrimination, violence, or other human rights violations committed by the Nazis and Nazi collaborators against those persons.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 448.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Subchapter A. General and Administrative Provisions|Section 448.002. Sunset Review

Sec. 448.002.  SUNSET REVIEW.  The advisory commission shall be reviewed during the period in which the Texas Historical Commission is reviewed under Chapter 325.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 448.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Subchapter A. General and Administrative Provisions|Section 448.003. Advisory Commission

Sec. 448.003.  ADVISORY COMMISSION.  The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission is established as an advisory commission to the commission. |Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 448.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Subchapter B. Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Section 448.051. Composition of Advisory Commission

Sec. 448.051.  COMPOSITION OF ADVISORY COMMISSION.  (a)  The governor shall appoint nine members to the advisory commission.(b)  A member of the advisory commission must be a resident of this state.(c)  The advisory commission must include members who:(1)  have demonstrated a significant interest in and are knowledgeable about issues in the Jewish community and antisemitism;(2)  have served prominently as leaders of or spokespersons for public or private organizations that serve members of religious, ethnic, national heritage, or social groups that were subjected to antisemitism, the Holocaust, or other genocides;(3)  have significant professional experience in the field of Holocaust or genocide education;(4)  represent liberators of Holocaust or other genocide victims; or(5)  have demonstrated a significant, particular interest in Holocaust or genocide education.(d)  The governor shall fill any vacancy in a position on the advisory commission for the unexpired portion of the term.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 448.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Subchapter B. Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Section 448.052. Terms

Sec. 448.052.  TERMS.  (a)  Advisory commission members serve staggered six-year terms with the terms of three members expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year.(b)  An advisory commission member is eligible for reappointment to another term or part of a term.(c)  An advisory commission member may not serve more than two consecutive terms.  For purposes of this subsection, a member is considered to have served a term only if the member served two or more years of the member's term.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 448.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Subchapter B. Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Section 448.053. Presiding Officer

Sec. 448.053.  PRESIDING OFFICER.  The governor shall designate a member of the advisory commission as presiding officer of the advisory commission to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 448.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Subchapter B. Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Section 448.054. Subcommittees

Sec. 448.054.  SUBCOMMITTEES.  The presiding officer of the advisory commission may appoint a subcommittee for any purpose consistent with the duties of the advisory commission under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 448.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Subchapter B. Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Section 448.055. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 448.055.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A member of the advisory commission is not entitled to compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for the travel expenses incurred by the member while transacting advisory commission business, as provided by the General Appropriations Act.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 448.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Subchapter B. Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Section 448.056. Meetings; Quorum; Public Access

Sec. 448.056.  MEETINGS; QUORUM; PUBLIC ACCESS.  (a)  The advisory commission shall meet at least quarterly at the times and places in this state the commission designates.(b)  Five voting members of the advisory commission constitute a quorum for transacting advisory commission business.(c)  The commission shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the advisory commission and speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the advisory commission.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 448.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Subchapter B. Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Section 448.057. Training

Sec. 448.057.  TRAINING.  Each member of the advisory commission shall complete the training program prescribed by the commission.  The program must provide the member with information on:(1)  the role and duties of advisory commission members;(2)  the functions of the advisory commission; and(3)  the commission's oversight of the advisory commission.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 448.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Subchapter B. Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Section 448.058. Personnel

Sec. 448.058.  PERSONNEL.  The commission shall:(1)  hire personnel as necessary to support the advisory commission in fulfilling its duties under this chapter, including establishing staffing levels, position titles, and salaries of the employees and managing and evaluating the employees; and(2)  provide other administrative support to the advisory commission as necessary.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 448.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Commission and Advisory Commission; Funding|Section 448.102. Commission Powers and Duties

Sec. 448.102.  COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The commission shall adopt rules as necessary governing the operation of the advisory commission. The rules may include the delegation of certain final decisions and authorities to the advisory commission that are appropriate given the advisory commission's advisory status.(b)  The commission, in coordination with the advisory commission, shall adopt rules, policies, and procedures for the matching grants program established to assist in the implementation of the goals and objectives of this chapter.  The commission must prescribe for the program an annual budget, a funding cycle, goals, award eligibility criteria, grant application and selection processes, requirements for in-kind services and matching fund waivers, maximum grant awards, conflict of interest policies, data collection and evaluation, and audits of grant recipients.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 448.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Commission and Advisory Commission; Funding|Section 448.103. Funding

Sec. 448.103.  FUNDING.  (a)  The commission may accept gifts and grants from a public or private source on behalf of the advisory commission for the advisory commission to use in performing the duties assigned to the advisory commission under this chapter.(b)  All legislative appropriations to support the functions and activities of the advisory commission shall be made as part of the commission's legislative appropriations request process and disbursed to the commission.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 448.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Commission and Advisory Commission; Funding|Section 448.104. Commission Report; Audits

Sec. 448.104.  COMMISSION REPORT; AUDITS.  (a)  The commission shall include the activities of the advisory commission as authorized by Section 448.101 in the report the commission is required to submit under Section 442.005(n).(b)  The advisory commission is subject to audit and evaluation by the commission or another appropriate state agency, including the state auditor's office.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 448.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education|Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Commission and Advisory Commission; Funding|Section 448.105. Contracts With Nonprofit Organizations

Sec. 448.105.  CONTRACTS WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.  (a)  The commission may contract with one or more nonprofit organizations to assist in fulfilling the advisory commission's duties under this chapter.(b)  The commission shall adopt rules relating to contracts entered into under this section. The rules must require each contract to clearly establish:(1)  the role of the nonprofit organization in assisting the advisory commission in fulfilling its duties under this chapter;(2)  the nature of the relationship between the commission and the nonprofit organization;(3)  the performance expectations for the nonprofit organization;(4)  requirements and expectations regarding the nonprofit organization's employees;(5)  the commission's expectations regarding ownership of any literature, media, or other products developed or produced by the nonprofit organization to assist the advisory commission in fulfilling its duties under this chapter;(6)  the commission's long-term goals for the advisory commission and the nonprofit organization's role in meeting those goals;(7)  a system for evaluating the nonprofit organization's overall performance, including the organization's effectiveness in meeting the performance expectations described by Subdivision (3); and(8)  the types of support, other than financial support, the commission will provide to the nonprofit organization to assist in the fulfillment of the advisory commission's duties.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 466.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 466.001. Short Title

Sec. 466.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the State Lottery Act.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 466.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 466.002. Definitions

Sec. 466.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Commission" means the Texas Lottery Commission.(2)  "Director" means the director of the division.(3)  "Division" means the lottery division established by the commission under Chapter 467.(4)  "Executive director" means the executive director of the commission.(5)  "Lottery" means the procedures operated by the state under this chapter through which prizes are awarded or distributed by chance among persons who have paid, or unconditionally agreed to pay, for a chance or other opportunity to receive a prize.(6)  "Lottery game" includes a lottery activity.(7)  "Lottery operator" means a person selected under Section 466.014(b) to operate a lottery.(8)  "Player" means a person who contributes any part of the consideration for a ticket.(9)  "Sales agent" or "sales agency" means a person licensed under this chapter to sell tickets.(10)  "Ticket" means any tangible evidence issued to provide participation in a lottery game authorized by this chapter.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 466.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 466.004. Exemption From Taxation

Sec. 466.004.  EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION.  (a)  A political subdivision of this state may not impose:(1)  a tax on the sale of a ticket;(2)  a tax on the payment of a prize under this chapter;  or(3)  an ad valorem tax on tickets.(b)  The receipts from the sale, use, or other consumption of a ticket are exempt from taxation under Chapter 151, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 466.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter B. Administration|Section 466.012. Division Employees

Sec. 466.012.  DIVISION EMPLOYEES.  Division employees are specifically exempted from Chapter 654.  The director shall set the salaries of these employees.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 466.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter B. Administration|Section 466.014. Powers and Duties of Commission and Executive Director

Sec. 466.014.  POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.  (a)  The commission and executive director have broad authority and shall exercise strict control and close supervision over all lottery games conducted in this state to promote and ensure integrity, security, honesty, and fairness in the operation and administration of the lottery.(b)  The executive director may contract with or employ a person to perform a function, activity, or service in connection with the operation of the lottery as prescribed by the executive director.  A person with whom the executive director contracts to operate a lottery must be eligible for a sales agent license under Section 466.155.(c)  The executive director may award a contract for lottery supplies or services, including a contract under Subsection (b), pending the completion of any investigation authorized by this chapter.  A contract awarded under this subsection must include a provision permitting the executive director to terminate the contract without penalty if the investigation reveals that the person to whom the contract is awarded would not be eligible for a sales agent license under Section 466.155.(d)  A contract between the division and a lottery operator under Subsection (b) must contain a provision allowing the contract to be terminated without penalty if the division is abolished.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.03, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 993 (H.B. 2197), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 466.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter B. Administration|Section 466.016. Annual Report

Sec. 466.016.  ANNUAL REPORT.  The commission shall make an annual report to the governor and the legislature that provides a summary of lottery revenues, prize disbursements, and other expenses for the fiscal year preceding the report.  The report must be in the form and reported in the time provided by the General Appropriations Act.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.04, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 466.0161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter B. Administration|Section 466.0161. Review by Comptroller

Sec. 466.0161.  REVIEW BY COMPTROLLER.  (a)  Annually, the comptroller shall review the management and operations of the lottery.  The comptroller may examine books, records, documents, things, or persons as necessary for that purpose.(b)  The comptroller shall report the results of the review to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 466.017 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter B. Administration|Section 466.017. Audits

Sec. 466.017.  AUDITS.  (a)  The executive director shall provide for a certified public accountant to conduct an independent audit for each fiscal year of all accounts and transactions of the lottery.  The certified public accountant may not have, as determined by the executive director, a significant financial interest in a sales agent, lottery vendor, or lottery operator.  The certified public accountant shall present an audit report to the executive director, the commission, the governor, the comptroller, and the legislature not later than the 30th day after the submission date for the annual financial report required by the General Appropriations Act. The report must contain recommendations to enhance the earnings capability of the lottery and improve the efficiency of lottery operations.  The state auditor may review the results of and working papers related to the audit.(b)  Each lottery operator's and sales agent's records are subject to audit by the commission and the state auditor.  For the purpose of carrying out this chapter, the executive director or state auditor may examine all books, records, papers, or other objects that the executive director or state auditor determines are necessary for conducting a complete examination under this chapter and may also examine under oath any officer, director, or employee of a lottery operator or sales agent.  The executive director or state auditor may conduct an examination at the principal office or any other office of the lottery operator or sales agent or may require the lottery operator or sales agent to produce the records at the office of the commission or state auditor.  If a sales agent refuses to permit an examination or to answer any question authorized by this subsection, the executive director may summarily suspend the license of the sales agent under Section 466.160 until the examination is completed as required.  Section 321.013(h) does not apply to an audit of a lottery operator or sales agent.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1035, Sec. 66, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 466.018 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter B. Administration|Section 466.018. Investigations

Sec. 466.018.  INVESTIGATIONS.  The attorney general, the district attorney for Travis County, or the district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney performing the duties of district attorney for the county in which the violation or alleged violation occurred may investigate a violation or alleged violation of this chapter and of the penal laws of this state by the commission or its employees, a sales agent, a lottery vendor, or a lottery operator.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.07, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|