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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 662 - Holidays and Recognition Days, Weeks, and Months › Subchapter D. Recognition Months › Section 662.115. Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Awareness Month

Sec. 662.115.  MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PARITY AWARENESS MONTH.  (a) October is Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Awareness Month to increase awareness of and compliance with state and federal rules, regulations, and statutes concerning the availability of, and terms and conditions of, benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
(b)  Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Awareness Month may be regularly observed through appropriate activities in communities to increase awareness of and education on the available benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 703 (H.B. 2595), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 662 - Holidays and Recognition Days, Weeks, and Months › Subchapter D. Recognition Months › Section 662.116. Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month

Sec. 662.116.  FENTANYL POISONING AWARENESS MONTH.  (a)  October is Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month to increase awareness of the dangers of fentanyl and potential overdoses.
(b)  Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month may be regularly observed through appropriate activities in communities to increase awareness of the dangers of fentanyl and potential overdoses.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3144), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 662 - Holidays and Recognition Days, Weeks, and Months › Subchapter E. Recognition Weeks › Section 662.151. Transportation Week

Sec. 662.151.  TRANSPORTATION WEEK.  The week that includes the third Friday in May is Transportation Week in recognition of National Transportation Week and the contributions of the transportation industry to the State of Texas.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 662 - Holidays and Recognition Days, Weeks, and Months › Subchapter E. Recognition Weeks › Section 662.152. Obesity Awareness Week

Sec. 662.152.  OBESITY AWARENESS WEEK. The second full week in September is obesity awareness week to raise awareness of the health risks associated with obesity and to encourage Texans to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1063 (H.B. 2313), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 662 - Holidays and Recognition Days, Weeks, and Months › Subchapter E. Recognition Weeks › Section 662.153. Monarch Butterfly Week

Sec. 662.153.  MONARCH BUTTERFLY WEEK.  (a)  The first seven days of October are Monarch Butterfly Week to encourage Texas residents and visitors to study, observe, and promote the life of the state insect, the monarch butterfly.
(b)  Through participation in the Texas Monarch Watch program sponsored by the Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas residents and visitors may help scientists answer research questions about monarch biology and migration.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 501 (S.B. 909), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 662 - Holidays and Recognition Days, Weeks, and Months › Subchapter E. Recognition Weeks › Section 662.154. Texas Native Plant Week

Sec. 662.154.  TEXAS NATIVE PLANT WEEK.  (a)  The third full week in October is Texas Native Plant Week to celebrate the native plants of Texas.
(b)  Texas Native Plant Week may be regularly observed in public schools and other places with programs to appreciate, explore, and study Texas native plants.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1403 (H.B. 1739), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 662 - Holidays and Recognition Days, Weeks, and Months › Subchapter E. Recognition Weeks › Section 662.155. Jury Appreciation Week

Sec. 662.155.  JURY APPRECIATION WEEK.  The first seven days in May are Jury Appreciation Week in recognition of the outstanding and important contributions made by Texas citizens who serve as jurors.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 605 (S.B. 565), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 662 - Holidays and Recognition Days, Weeks, and Months › Subchapter E. Recognition Weeks › Section 662.156. Direct Support Professionals Week

Sec. 662.156.  DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS WEEK.  The second full week in September is Direct Support Professionals Week to honor the work of direct support professionals as an integral part of the long-term support system for individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 686 (H.B. 504), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
Redesignated from Government Code, Section 662.155 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.001(22), eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 662 - Holidays and Recognition Days, Weeks, and Months › Subchapter E. Recognition Weeks › Section 662.157. Veterinary Technician Week

Sec. 662.157.  VETERINARY TECHNICIAN WEEK.  The week that includes the third Saturday in October is Veterinary Technician Week in recognition of the critical role veterinary technicians play in the day-to-day functions of veterinary practices and for their vital role in preserving animal health and welfare.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 199 (H.B. 2471), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 663 - Child Care Services for State Employees › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 663.001. Definitions

Sec. 663.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Child care facility" includes only a child care facility established under this chapter.
(2)  "Child care program" means the program developed by the commission to provide child care services for state employees.
(3)  "Commission" means the Texas Facilities Commission.
(4)  "Committee" means the Child Care Advisory Committee.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 761, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 1.61, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 663 - Child Care Services for State Employees › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 663.002. Duties and Responsibilities Not Affected

Sec. 663.002.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES NOT AFFECTED.  Sections 663.003, 663.103, 663.104, and 663.105 do not affect the duties or responsibilities of the commission under Section 2166.551.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 17.19(15), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 761, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 663 - Child Care Services for State Employees › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 663.003. Good Faith Standard

Sec. 663.003.  GOOD FAITH STANDARD.  The commission and the executive director of the commission shall carry out their responsibilities under this chapter in good faith.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 663 - Child Care Services for State Employees › Subchapter B. Child Care Development Board › Section 663.052. Report of Commission

Sec. 663.052.  REPORT OF COMMISSION.  (a)  The commission shall report to the legislature not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year.
(b)  The report must:
(1)  summarize the development and progress of the child care program;  and
(2)  describe additional child care services needed by state employees.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 761, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1312 (S.B. 59), Sec. 42, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 663 - Child Care Services for State Employees › Subchapter C. Child Care Program and Facilities › Section 663.101. Administration of Child Care Program

Sec. 663.101.  ADMINISTRATION OF CHILD CARE PROGRAM.  (a)  The commission shall provide child care services for state employees by the development and administration of the child care program.
(b)  The commission by rule may establish methods to administer and supervise the child care program.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 761, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 663 - Child Care Services for State Employees › Subchapter C. Child Care Program and Facilities › Section 663.102. Standards of Child Care Program

Sec. 663.102.  STANDARDS OF CHILD CARE PROGRAM.  The commission shall set specific performance standards for child care services under the child care program that conform to the standards of quality child care set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children or the National Child Care Association.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 761, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 663 - Child Care Services for State Employees › Subchapter C. Child Care Program and Facilities › Section 663.103. Specifications for Child Care Facility Sites

Sec. 663.103.  SPECIFICATIONS FOR CHILD CARE FACILITY SITES.  The commission shall set specifications for each child care facility site, including the location, size, and design for the facility.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 761, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 663 - Child Care Services for State Employees › Subchapter C. Child Care Program and Facilities › Section 663.104. Establishment of Child Care Facilities

Sec. 663.104.  ESTABLISHMENT OF CHILD CARE FACILITIES.  To establish a child care facility, the commission shall:
(1)  acquire necessary real and personal property, including mobile and prefabricated buildings;  or
(2)  build, renovate, repair, or equip a building, including constructing or placing a new building on real property the state owns.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 761, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 663 - Child Care Services for State Employees › Subchapter C. Child Care Program and Facilities › Section 663.105. Contracts

Sec. 663.105.  CONTRACTS.  (a)  The commission shall make any contract necessary to establish a child care facility.
(b)  The contract must comply with Subtitle D, Title 10.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 17.19(5), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 663 - Child Care Services for State Employees › Subchapter C. Child Care Program and Facilities › Section 663.106. Lease to Child Care Provider

Sec. 663.106.  LEASE TO CHILD CARE PROVIDER.  The commission shall lease to a child care provider selected by the commission a site for a child care facility at a reasonable rate.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 761, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 663 - Child Care Services for State Employees › Subchapter C. Child Care Program and Facilities › Section 663.107. Number of Children Served by Child Care Facility

Sec. 663.107.  NUMBER OF CHILDREN SERVED BY CHILD CARE FACILITY.  The commission shall set the number of children a child care facility may serve.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 761, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 663 - Child Care Services for State Employees › Subchapter C. Child Care Program and Facilities › Section 663.108. Duties of Child Care Provider

Sec. 663.108.  DUTIES OF CHILD CARE PROVIDER.  A provider for a child care facility shall:
(1)  obtain for the facility a license under Chapter 42, Human Resources Code;
(2)  maintain liability insurance coverage by an insurance company approved by the State Board of Insurance in an amount approved by the commission;
(3)  indemnify the state and the commission from:
(A)  a claim, demand, or cause of action asserted by a person as a result of the facility's operation;  and
(B)  an act or omission of the provider or the facility's personnel;
(4)  provide furniture, equipment, toys, or other materials necessary for the facility;
(5)  keep a list of child care applicants who are waiting for enrollment in the facility;  and
(6)  pay salaries and provide insurance for the employees of the facility.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 761, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 663 - Child Care Services for State Employees › Subchapter C. Child Care Program and Facilities › Section 663.109. Monitoring of Child Care Facilities

Sec. 663.109.  MONITORING OF CHILD CARE FACILITIES.  The commission shall monitor the activities and operations of a child care facility by conducting regular visits to the facility during operating hours to investigate, inspect, and evaluate the services provided.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 761, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 663 - Child Care Services for State Employees › Subchapter C. Child Care Program and Facilities › Section 663.110. Enrollment in Child Care Facility

Sec. 663.110.  ENROLLMENT IN CHILD CARE FACILITY.  (a)  The commission shall establish procedures for application for enrollment in a child care facility established under this chapter.
(b)  A provider for a child care facility shall give preference in enrollment to the individual whose application date is the earliest, except that the commission may permit enrollment because of a special circumstance as defined by the commission, including financial need or other hardship.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 761, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 663 - Child Care Services for State Employees › Subchapter C. Child Care Program and Facilities › Section 663.111. Additional Child Care Facilities

Sec. 663.111.  ADDITIONAL CHILD CARE FACILITIES.  (a)  The commission may begin procedures to establish another child care facility when the number of applicants on a waiting list to enroll in a facility is 50 or more.
(b)  After a site has been selected, the commission shall give priority to implementing the plan to prepare the child care facility over other building construction, repairs, or renovations.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 761, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 663 - Child Care Services for State Employees › Subchapter C. Child Care Program and Facilities › Section 663.112. Child Care Facility Account

Sec. 663.112.  CHILD CARE FACILITY ACCOUNT.  (a)  The legislature may appropriate money from the Texas capital trust fund established under Chapter 2201 to establish and operate a child care facility under this chapter.
(b)  On the first day of each biennium or from the first amounts deposited to the credit of the Texas capital trust fund during each biennium, the comptroller shall set aside in a special account within the fund the amount of an appropriation for this chapter.
(c)  An unexpended and unobligated portion of an appropriation made from the fund for this chapter remains in the special account at the end of the period for which it is appropriated.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 663 - Child Care Services for State Employees › Subchapter C. Child Care Program and Facilities › Section 663.113. Private Donations

Sec. 663.113.  PRIVATE DONATIONS.  (a)  The commission may solicit private donations of property or money for renovations, equipment, or other items necessary to provide child care services.
(b)  The commission shall accept and use the donations only for the child care program.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 761, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 664 - State Employees Health Fitness and Education › Subchapter A. State Employees Health Fitness › Section 664.001. Short Title

Sec. 664.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This subchapter may be cited as the State Employees Health Fitness and Education Act of 1983.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 665 (H.B. 1297), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 664 - State Employees Health Fitness and Education › Subchapter A. State Employees Health Fitness › Section 664.002. Findings and Purpose

Sec. 664.002.  FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.  Effective state administration is materially enhanced by programs designed to encourage and create a condition of health fitness in state administrators and employees and public money spent for these programs serves important public purposes, including:
(1)  an understanding and diminution of the risk factors associated with society's most debilitating diseases;
(2)  the development of greater work productivity and capacity;
(3)  a reduction in absenteeism;
(4)  a reduction of health insurance costs;  and
(5)  an increase in the general level of fitness.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 664 - State Employees Health Fitness and Education › Subchapter A. State Employees Health Fitness › Section 664.003. Definition

Sec. 664.003.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "state agency" means a department, institution, commission, or other agency of the state.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 665 (H.B. 1297), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 664 - State Employees Health Fitness and Education › Subchapter A. State Employees Health Fitness › Section 664.004. Funds and Facilities for Health Fitness Programs

Sec. 664.004.  FUNDS AND FACILITIES FOR HEALTH FITNESS PROGRAMS.  (a)  A state agency may use available public funds for:
(1)  health fitness education and activities;  or
(2)  other costs related to health fitness.
(b)  A state agency may use available facilities for health fitness programs.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 664 - State Employees Health Fitness and Education › Subchapter A. State Employees Health Fitness › Section 664.005. Agreements With Other State, Local, or Federal Agencies

Sec. 664.005.  AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER STATE, LOCAL, OR FEDERAL AGENCIES.  A state agency may, and is encouraged to, enter into an agreement with another state agency, including a state-supported college or university, or with a local or federal department, institution, commission, or agency, to present, join in presenting, or participate jointly in health fitness education or activity programs for the state agency's administrators and employees.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 664 - State Employees Health Fitness and Education › Subchapter B. State Employee Wellness Program › Section 664.051. Definitions

Sec. 664.051.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 , Sec. 1.06(e), eff. September 1, 2015.
(2)  "Department" means the Department of State Health Services.
(3)  "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.
(4)  "State agency" means a department, institution, commission, or other agency that is in the executive, judicial, or legislative branch of state government.
(5)  "State employee" means a state employee who participates in a health benefits program administered under Chapter 1551, Insurance Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 665 (H.B. 1297), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (S.B. 277), Sec. 1.06(e), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 664 - State Employees Health Fitness and Education › Subchapter B. State Employee Wellness Program › Section 664.052. Rules

Sec. 664.052.  RULES.  The executive commissioner shall adopt rules for the administration of this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 665 (H.B. 1297), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (S.B. 277), Sec. 1.06(b), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 664 - State Employees Health Fitness and Education › Subchapter B. State Employee Wellness Program › Section 664.058. Donations

Sec. 664.058.  DONATIONS.  The department may receive in-kind and monetary gifts, grants, and donations from public and private donors to be used for the purposes of this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 665 (H.B. 1297), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (S.B. 277), Sec. 1.06(c), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 664 - State Employees Health Fitness and Education › Subchapter B. State Employee Wellness Program › Section 664.060. State Agency Wellness Councils

Sec. 664.060.  STATE AGENCY WELLNESS COUNCILS.  (a)  A state agency may facilitate the development of a wellness council composed of employees and managers of the agency to promote worksite wellness in the agency.
(b)  A wellness council may work to:
(1)  increase employee interest in worksite wellness;
(2)  develop and implement policies to improve agency infrastructure to allow for increased worksite wellness; and
(3)  involve employees in worksite wellness programs.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 , Sec. 1.06(e), eff. September 1, 2015.
(d)  A state agency may allow its employees to participate in wellness council activities for two or more hours each month.
(e)  The department shall provide technical support to each state agency wellness council and shall provide financial support to councils if funds are available.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 , Sec. 1.06(e), eff. September 1, 2015.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 665 (H.B. 1297), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (S.B. 277), Sec. 1.06(e), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 664 - State Employees Health Fitness and Education › Subchapter B. State Employee Wellness Program › Section 664.061. Agency Wellness Policies

Sec. 664.061.  AGENCY WELLNESS POLICIES.  (a)  A state agency may:
(1)  allow each employee 30 minutes during normal working hours for exercise three times each week;
(2)  allow all employees to attend on-site wellness seminars when offered;
(3)  provide eight hours of additional leave time each year to an employee who:
(A)  receives a physical examination; and
(B)  completes either an online health risk assessment tool provided by the department or a similar health risk assessment conducted in person by a worksite wellness coordinator;
(4)  provide financial incentives, notwithstanding Section 2113.201, for participation in a wellness program developed under Section 664.053(e) after the agency establishes a written policy with objective criteria for providing the incentives;
(5)  offer on-site clinic or pharmacy services in accordance with Subtitles B and J, Title 3, Occupations Code, including the requirements regarding delegation of certain medical acts under Chapter 157, Occupations Code; and
(6)  adopt additional wellness policies, as determined by the agency.
(b)  In addition to the requirements of Section 2254.003, in awarding a contract for on-site clinic services as provided by Subsection (a)(5), a state agency may consider whether the on-site clinic services will be provided by a physician-led organization that has its principal place of business in this state.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 665 (H.B. 1297), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 975 (H.B. 2020), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (S.B. 277), Sec. 1.06(d), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter A. Impeachment by House › Section 665.001. Impeachment Proceeding

Sec. 665.001.  IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDING.  In this subchapter, "impeachment proceeding" includes:
(1)  presenting an article of impeachment;
(2)  investigating a matter relating to a contemplated impeachment;  and
(3)  acting on an article of impeachment.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter A. Impeachment by House › Section 665.002. Individuals Who May Be Impeached

Sec. 665.002.  INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY BE IMPEACHED.  An individual may be removed from an office or a position by impeachment in the manner provided by the constitution and this chapter if the individual is:
(1)  a state officer;
(2)  a head of a state department or state institution;  or
(3)  a member, regent, trustee, or commissioner having control or management of a state institution or enterprise.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter A. Impeachment by House › Section 665.003. Impeachment When House Is in Session

Sec. 665.003.  IMPEACHMENT WHEN HOUSE IS IN SESSION.  (a)  The house of representatives may conduct an impeachment proceeding at a regular or called session at its pleasure without further call or action.
(b)  If the house is conducting an impeachment proceeding at the time a session expires or ends by house or senate adjournment on legislative matters, the house may:
(1)  continue in session to conduct the impeachment proceeding;  or
(2)  adjourn to a later time to conclude the impeachment proceeding.
(c)  If the house adjourns under Subsection (b)(2), it may continue the impeachment proceeding through committees or agents.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter A. Impeachment by House › Section 665.004. Convening House for Impeachment Purposes When House Is Not in Session

Sec. 665.004.  CONVENING HOUSE FOR IMPEACHMENT PURPOSES WHEN HOUSE IS NOT IN SESSION.  (a)  When the house is not in session it may be convened to conduct an impeachment proceeding:
(1)  by proclamation of the governor;
(2)  by proclamation of the speaker of the house if the speaker is petitioned in writing by 50 or more members of the house;  or
(3)  by proclamation in writing signed by a majority of the members of the house.
(b)  Each member of the house who is in the state and accessible must be given a copy of the proclamation in person or by registered mail:
(1)  by the speaker of the house or under the direction of the speaker;  or
(2)  by the members signing the proclamation or one or more individuals who signed the proclamation designated by the members that signed the proclamation if the proclamation was issued under Subsection (a)(3).
(c)  The proclamation must:
(1)  state in general terms the reason for convening the house;
(2)  state a time for the house to convene;  and
(3)  be published in at least three daily newspapers of general circulation.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter A. Impeachment by House › Section 665.005. Powers of House During Impeachment Proceeding

Sec. 665.005.  POWERS OF HOUSE DURING IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDING.  When conducting an impeachment proceeding, the house or a house committee may:
(1)  send for persons or papers;
(2)  compel the giving of testimony;  and
(3)  punish for contempt to the same extent as a district court of this state.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter A. Impeachment by House › Section 665.006. Per Diem and Mileage During Impeachment Proceeding

Sec. 665.006.  PER DIEM AND MILEAGE DURING IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDING.  (a)  A member of the house is entitled to a per diem when the house is in session for an impeachment proceeding but not for legislative purposes.
(b)  A member of a house committee is entitled to a per diem when the committee is meeting for an impeachment proceeding and the house is not in session.
(c)  A member of the house is entitled to mileage when the house is convened by proclamation under Section 665.004.
(d)  The amount of a per diem and the mileage authorized by this section is the same as the amounts for those items fixed for members of the legislature when in legislative session.
(e)  The house may pay agents to assist in conducting an impeachment proceeding.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter A. Impeachment by House › Section 665.007. Cumulative Remedy

Sec. 665.007.  CUMULATIVE REMEDY.  The remedy of impeachment as provided in this chapter is cumulative of all other remedies regarding the impeachment or removal of public officers.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter B. Removal After Impeachment › Section 665.021. Senate Meets as Court of Impeachment

Sec. 665.021.  SENATE MEETS AS COURT OF IMPEACHMENT.  If the house prefers articles of impeachment against an individual, the senate shall meet as a court of impeachment in a trial of the individual in the manner provided by Article XV of the Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter B. Removal After Impeachment › Section 665.022. Procedure When Senate Is in Session

Sec. 665.022.  PROCEDURE WHEN SENATE IS IN SESSION.  (a)  If the senate is in a regular or called session when articles of impeachment are preferred by the house, the senate shall receive the articles when they are presented.  The senate shall set a day and time to resolve into a court of impeachment to consider the articles.
(b)  The senate may continue in session as a court of impeachment beyond the end of the session for legislative purposes or may adjourn as a court of impeachment to a day and time set by the senate.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter B. Removal After Impeachment › Section 665.023. Procedure When Senate Is Not in Session

Sec. 665.023.  PROCEDURE WHEN SENATE IS NOT IN SESSION.  (a)  If the senate is not in a regular or called session when articles of impeachment are preferred by the house, the house shall deliver by personal messenger or certified or registered mail a certified copy of the articles of impeachment to the governor, lieutenant governor, and each member of the senate.  A record of the deliveries and a copy of the record shall be delivered to the lieutenant governor and the president pro tempore of the senate.
(b)  After the deliveries are made as required by Subsection (a), the senate shall be convened to consider the articles of impeachment:
(1)  by proclamation of the governor;  or
(2)  if the governor fails to issue the proclamation within 10 days from the date the articles of impeachment are preferred by the house, by proclamation of the lieutenant governor;  or
(3)  if the lieutenant governor fails to issue the proclamation within 15 days from the date the articles of impeachment are preferred by the house, by proclamation of the president pro tempore of the senate;  or
(4)  if the president pro tempore of the senate fails to issue the proclamation within 20 days from the date the articles of impeachment are preferred by the house, by proclamation signed by a majority of the members of the senate.
(c)  A proclamation issued under Subsection (b) must:
(1)  be in writing;
(2)  state the purposes for which the senate is to be convened;
(3)  fix a date not later than the 20th day after the date of the issuance of the proclamation for convening the senate;  and
(4)  be published in at least three daily newspapers of general circulation.
(d)  A copy of the proclamation shall be sent by registered or certified mail to each member of the senate and the lieutenant governor.
(e)  The senate shall convene on the day set in the proclamation and receive the articles of impeachment.  The senate shall then act as a court of impeachment to consider the articles of impeachment.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter B. Removal After Impeachment › Section 665.024. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 665.024.  ADOPTION OF RULES.  The senate shall adopt rules of procedure when it resolves into a court of impeachment.  After the senate has adopted the rules it shall consider the articles of impeachment.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter B. Removal After Impeachment › Section 665.025. Convening and Adjourning Senate

Sec. 665.025.  CONVENING AND ADJOURNING SENATE.  The senate may recess or adjourn during the impeachment trial to a time to be set by the senate.  The senate may condition reconvening on the occurrence of an event specified in the motion.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter B. Removal After Impeachment › Section 665.026. Attendance of Senators

Sec. 665.026.  ATTENDANCE OF SENATORS.  Each member of the senate shall be in attendance when the senate is meeting as a court of impeachment.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter B. Removal After Impeachment › Section 665.027. Powers of Senate Meeting as a Court of Impeachment

Sec. 665.027.  POWERS OF SENATE MEETING AS A COURT OF IMPEACHMENT.  (a)  The senate may:
(1)  send for persons, papers, books, and other documents;
(2)  compel the giving of testimony;
(3)  punish for contempt to the same extent as a district court;
(4)  meet in closed session for purposes of deliberation;  and
(5)  exercise any other power necessary to carry out its duties under Article XV of the Texas Constitution.
(b)  The senate may employ assistance to enforce and execute the lawful orders, mandates, writs, process, and precepts of the senate meeting as a court of impeachment.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter B. Removal After Impeachment › Section 665.028. Per Diem While Senate Is Meeting as a Court of Impeachment

Sec. 665.028.  PER DIEM WHILE SENATE IS MEETING AS A COURT OF IMPEACHMENT.  (a)  When meeting as a court of impeachment the members of the senate and the lieutenant governor receive the same mileage and per diem as is provided for members of the legislature when it is in legislative session.
(b)  If the senate is not in session as a court of impeachment for more than four consecutive days because of recess or adjournment, the members of the senate and the lieutenant governor are not entitled to the per diem for those days.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter C. Removal by Address › Section 665.051. Individuals Subject to Removal

Sec. 665.051.  INDIVIDUALS SUBJECT TO REMOVAL.  Only the following individuals are subject to removal from office by address under this subchapter:
(1)  a justice of the supreme court;
(2)  a judge of the court of criminal appeals;
(3)  a justice of a court of appeals;
(4)  a judge of a district court;
(5)  a judge of a criminal district court;
(6)  the commissioner of agriculture;
(7)  the commissioner of insurance;  and
(8)  the banking commissioner.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter C. Removal by Address › Section 665.052. Causes for Removal

Sec. 665.052.  CAUSES FOR REMOVAL.  (a)  An individual may be removed from office by address for:
(1)  wilful neglect of duty;
(2)  incompetency;
(3)  habitual drunkenness;
(4)  oppression in office;
(5)  breach of trust;  or
(6)  any other reasonable cause that is not a sufficient ground for impeachment.
(b)  In this section, "incompetency" means:
(1)  gross ignorance of official duties;
(2)  gross carelessness in the discharge of official duties;  or
(3)  inability or unfitness to discharge promptly and properly official duties because of a serious physical or mental defect that did not exist at the time of the officer's election.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter C. Removal by Address › Section 665.053. Notice and Hearing

Sec. 665.053.  NOTICE AND HEARING.  (a)  Notice of the reason for removal by address must be given to the officer who is to be removed.
(b)  The officer must be allowed to appear at a hearing in the officer's defense before the vote for removal by address is taken.
(c)  The cause for removal shall be stated at length in the address and entered in the journal of each house.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter C. Removal by Address › Section 665.054. Removal Vote

Sec. 665.054.  REMOVAL VOTE.  (a)  The governor shall remove from office a person on the address of two-thirds of each house of the legislature.
(b)  The vote of each member shall be recorded in the journal of each house.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal › Subchapter D. Other Removal Provisions › Section 665.081. No Removal for Acts Committed Before Election to Office

Sec. 665.081.  NO REMOVAL FOR ACTS COMMITTED BEFORE ELECTION TO OFFICE.  (a)  An officer in this state may not be removed from office for an act the officer may have committed before the officer's election to office.
(b)  The prohibition against the removal from office for an act the officer commits before the officer's election is covered by:
(1)  Section 21.002, Local Government Code, for a mayor or alderman of a general law municipality;  or
(2)  Chapter 87, Local Government Code, for a county or precinct officer.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees › Chapter 666 - Recovering Excess Compensation Paid to a State Officer or Employee › Section 666.001. Definitions

Sec. 666.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Compensation" includes:
(A)  base salary or wages;
(B)  longevity or hazardous duty pay;
(C)  benefit replacement pay;
(D)  a payment for the balance of vacation and sick leave under Subchapter B, Chapter 661;
(E)  a payment for the accrued balance of vacation time under Subchapter C, Chapter 661;  and
(F)  an emolument provided in lieu of base salary or wages.
(2)  "Indebtedness" means the amount of compensation paid to a state employee that exceeds the amount the employee is eligible to receive under law because at the time the compensation was paid:
(A)  the employee was ineligible to receive the entire amount paid;  or
(B)  the employee's eligibility to receive the entire amount paid was conditioned on:
(i)  the occurrence of an event that did not occur;  or
(ii)  the employee's fulfillment of a promise that the employee did not fulfill.
(3)  "State agency" means a board, commission, council, committee, department, office, agency, or other governmental entity in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government.  The term includes:
(A)  the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation;  and
(B)  an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, other than a public junior or community college.
(4)  "State employee" means an officer or employee of a state agency.
(5)  "Successor" means:
(A)  the estate of a deceased state employee;
(B)  the surviving spouse of a deceased state employee;  or
(C)  the distributees of the estate of a deceased state employee.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1467, Sec. 1.27, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 39, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.