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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 325 - Sunset Law › Section 325.0123. Review of Certain Agencies for Respectful Language

Sec. 325.0123.  REVIEW OF CERTAIN AGENCIES FOR RESPECTFUL LANGUAGE.  (a)  As part of its review of a health and human services agency, the commission shall consider and make recommendations regarding the statutory revisions necessary to use the phrase "intellectual disability" instead of "mental retardation" and to use the phrase "person with intellectual disability" instead of "person with mental retardation."
(b)  As part of its review of an agency, the commission shall consider and recommend, as appropriate, statutory revisions in accordance with the person first respectful language initiative under Chapter 392.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 272 (H.B. 1481), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 325 - Sunset Law › Section 325.0124. Review of Agency's Sale of Personal Data

Sec. 325.0124.  REVIEW OF AGENCY'S SALE OF PERSONAL DATA.  (a)  In this section, "personal data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual that directly or indirectly identifies the individual by reference to:
(1)  an identifier for the individual, including a name, an identification number, location information, or an online identifier; or
(2)  one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of the individual.
(b)  As part of its review of a state agency, the commission shall determine whether the state agency sells personal data the agency possesses.  If the state agency sells personal data, the commission shall determine:
(1)  to whom the personal data is sold;
(2)  to the extent possible, the purpose for which the personal data is sold;
(3)  the amount the state agency receives for the sale of the personal data; and
(4)  the law that authorizes the state agency to sell the personal data.
(c)  The commission shall recommend prohibiting the sale of personal data by a state agency, unless the commission identifies a compelling state or public interest justifying the state agency's authority to sell the personal data.  If the commission recommends continuing the state agency's authority to sell personal data, the commission shall make any recommendations it considers necessary to protect the personal data from improper use and dissemination.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 346 (S.B. 821), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 325 - Sunset Law › Section 325.0125. Review of Certain Agencies

Sec. 325.0125.  REVIEW OF CERTAIN AGENCIES.  (a)  In the two-year period preceding the date scheduled for the abolition of a state agency under this chapter, the commission may exempt certain agencies from the requirements of this chapter relating to staff reports, hearings, and reviews.
(b)  The commission may only exempt agencies that have been inactive for a period of two years preceding the date the agency is scheduled for abolition, that have been rendered inactive by an action of the legislature, or that the commission determines are unable to participate in the review due to a declared disaster.
(c)  The commission's action in exempting agencies under this section must be done by an affirmative record vote and must be decided by a majority of all members present and voting.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 928 (H.B. 3249), Sec. 1.08, eff. June 15, 2007.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 850 (S.B. 713), Sec. 8.01, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 325 - Sunset Law › Section 325.0126. Monitoring of Recommendations

Sec. 325.0126.  MONITORING OF RECOMMENDATIONS.  During each legislative session, the staff of the commission shall:
(1)  monitor legislation affecting agencies that have undergone sunset review immediately before the legislative session;
(2)  notify the members of the commission about any amendment to the legislation prepared under Section 325.012(c) that modifies the commission's recommendations for a state agency; and
(3)  provide legislative services to support the passage of the legislation prepared under Section 325.012(c).
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 596 (S.B. 619), Sec. 7.05, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 325 - Sunset Law › Section 325.0127. Cost of Review

Sec. 325.0127.  COST OF REVIEW.  (a)  In this section, "self-directed semi-independent agency" means a state agency that has status as a self-directed semi-independent agency under the Self-Directed Semi-Independent Agency Project Act (Article 8930, Revised Statutes), Chapter 16, Finance Code, Chapter 1105, Occupations Code, or any other law.  The term does not include the Texas Department of Insurance's actuarial division and financial examinations division as those terms are defined by Section 401.251, Insurance Code.
(b)  A self-directed semi-independent agency shall pay the costs incurred by the commission in performing a review of the agency under this chapter.  The commission shall determine the costs of the review, and the agency shall pay the amount of those costs promptly on receipt of a statement from the commission regarding those costs.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1279 (H.B. 1675), Sec. 7.01, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 325 - Sunset Law › Section 325.013. Abolition of Advisory Committees

Sec. 325.013.  ABOLITION OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES.  An advisory committee, the primary function of which is to advise a particular state agency, is abolished on the date set for abolition of the agency unless the advisory committee is expressly continued by law.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 325 - Sunset Law › Section 325.015. Continuation by Law

Sec. 325.015.  CONTINUATION BY LAW.  (a)  During the regular session immediately before the abolition of a state agency or an advisory committee that is subject to this chapter, the legislature by law may continue the agency or advisory committee for a period not to exceed 12 years.
(b)  This chapter does not prohibit the legislature from:
(1)  terminating a state agency or advisory committee subject to this chapter at a date earlier than that provided in this chapter;  or
(2)  considering any other legislation relative to a state agency or advisory committee subject to this chapter.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 325 - Sunset Law › Section 325.018. Subpoena Power

Sec. 325.018.  SUBPOENA POWER.  (a)  The commission may issue process to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, records, papers, and other objects necessary or proper for the purposes of the commission proceedings.  The process may be served on a witness at any place in this state.
(b)  If a majority of the commission directs the issuance of a subpoena, the chairman shall issue the subpoena in the name of the commission.
(c)  If the chairman is absent, the chairman's designee may issue a subpoena or other process in the same manner as the chairman.
(d)  If necessary to obtain compliance with a subpoena or other process, the commission may issue attachments.  The attachments may be addressed to and served by any peace officer in this state.
(e)  Testimony taken under subpoena must be reduced to writing and given under oath subject to the penalties of perjury.
(f)  A witness who attends a commission proceeding under process is entitled to the same mileage and per diem as a witness who appears before a grand jury in this state.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 325 - Sunset Law › Section 325.019. Assistance of and Access to State Agencies

Sec. 325.019.  ASSISTANCE OF AND ACCESS TO STATE AGENCIES.  (a)  The commission may request the assistance of state agencies and officers.  When assistance is requested, a state agency or officer shall assist the commission.
(b)  In carrying out its functions under this chapter, the commission or its designated staff member may attend any meetings and proceedings of any state agency, including any meeting or proceeding of the governing body of the agency that is closed to the public, and may inspect the records, documents, and files of any state agency, including any record, document, or file that is:
(1)  attorney work product;
(2)  an attorney-client communication; or
(3)  made privileged or confidential by law.
(c)  It is the intent of the legislature to allow the commission and its designated staff members to have access to all meetings or proceedings of a state agency being reviewed by the commission under this chapter and to all records, documents, and files of that agency.  To the extent that this section conflicts with other law that purports to limit the commission's access to meetings or proceedings or to records, documents, and files, this section controls.  If federal law prohibits a state agency from disclosing information in a record, document, or file to the commission, including information in a record, document, or file created as a result of or considered during a meeting or proceeding, the state agency may redact the protected information from the record, document, or file.
(d)  Communications, including conversations, correspondence, and electronic communications, between the commission or its staff and a state agency that relate to a request by the commission for assistance in conducting a review under this chapter are confidential.  A state agency's internal communications related to a request for assistance by the commission are confidential, including any information prepared or maintained by the state agency at the request of the commission or its staff.  With respect to a document, file, or other record prepared or maintained by the state agency that was created in the normal course of the agency's business and not at the request of the commission, the confidentiality created by this subsection applies only to information in the possession of the commission.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1279 (H.B. 1675), Sec. 7.02, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 596 (S.B. 619), Sec. 7.06, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 325 - Sunset Law › Section 325.020. Relocation of Employees

Sec. 325.020.  RELOCATION OF EMPLOYEES.  If an employee is displaced because a state agency or its advisory committee is abolished, reorganized, or continued, the state agency and the Texas Workforce Commission shall make a reasonable effort to relocate the displaced employee.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 928 (H.B. 3249), Sec. 1.11, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 325 - Sunset Law › Section 325.021. Saving Provision

Sec. 325.021.  SAVING PROVISION.  Except as otherwise expressly provided, abolition of a state agency does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, civil or criminal liabilities that arose, or proceedings that were begun before the effective date of the abolition.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 325 - Sunset Law › Section 325.022. Review of Proposed Legislation Creating an Agency

Sec. 325.022.  REVIEW OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION CREATING AN AGENCY.  (a)  Each bill filed in a house of the legislature that would create a new state agency or a new advisory committee to a state agency shall be reviewed by the commission.
(b)  The commission shall review the bill to determine if:
(1)  the proposed functions of the agency or committee could be administered by one or more existing state agencies or advisory committees;
(2)  the form of regulation, if any, proposed by the bill is the least restrictive form of regulation that will adequately protect the public;
(3)  the bill provides for adequate public input regarding any regulatory function proposed by the bill;  and
(4)  the bill provides for adequate protection against conflicts of interest within the agency or committee.
(c)  On request, the commission shall forward a written comment on the legislation to the author of the bill and to the presiding officer of the committee to which the bill is referred.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 2.13(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 928 (H.B. 3249), Sec. 1.12, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 325 - Sunset Law › Section 325.023. Review of Proposed Legislation Regulating an Occupation

Sec. 325.023.  REVIEW OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION REGULATING AN OCCUPATION.  (a)  Not later than December 31 of an odd-numbered year, a member of the legislature may submit proposed legislation that would create an occupational licensing program or significantly affect an existing occupational licensing program to the commission for review and analysis.  A request under this section may be submitted after December 31 of an odd-numbered year on the approval of the commission's chair based on the recommendation of the executive director.  The commission's chair may, on the recommendation of the executive director, deny a request for review under this section.
(b)  If the commission reviews and analyzes legislation proposing the regulation of an occupation, the commission shall submit a report to the legislature before the start of the next legislative session regarding the commission's findings on the need for regulating the occupation and the type of regulation recommended, if any.
(c)  In analyzing legislation proposing the creation of an occupational licensing program, the commission shall determine whether:
(1)  the unregulated practice of the occupation would be inconsistent with the public interest as defined by Section 325.0115;
(2)  the public can reasonably be expected to benefit from an assurance of initial and continuing professional skill sets or competencies; and
(3)  the public can be more effectively protected by means other than state regulation.
(d)  If the commission reviews and analyzes proposed legislation amending an existing occupational licensing program, the commission shall submit a report to the legislature before the start of the next legislative session regarding the commission's findings on the need for the proposed legislation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 222 (H.B. 86), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 325 - Sunset Law › Section 325.024. Gifts and Grants

Sec. 325.024.  GIFTS AND GRANTS.  (a)  The commission may accept gifts, grants, and donations from any organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the purpose of funding any activity under this chapter.
(b)  All gifts, grants, and donations must be accepted in an open meeting by a majority of the voting members of the commission and reported in the public record of the commission with the name of the donor and purpose of the gift, grant, or donation.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 617, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 325 - Sunset Law › Section 325.025. River Authorities Subject to Review

Sec. 325.025.  RIVER AUTHORITIES SUBJECT TO REVIEW.  (a)  A river authority listed in Subsection (b) is subject to a limited review under this chapter as if it were a state agency but may not be abolished.
(b)  This section applies to the:
(1)  Angelina and Neches River Authority;
(2)  Brazos River Authority;
(3)  Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority;
(4)  Lavaca-Navidad River Authority;
(5)  Lower Colorado River Authority;
(6)  Lower Neches Valley Authority;
(7)  Nueces River Authority;
(8)  Red River Authority of Texas;
(9)  Sabine River Authority of Texas;
(10)  San Antonio River Authority;
(11)  San Jacinto River Authority;
(12)  Sulphur River Basin Authority;
(13)  Trinity River Authority of Texas;
(14)  Upper Colorado River Authority; and
(15)  Upper Guadalupe River Authority.
(c)  The limited review under this chapter must assess each river authority's:
(1)  governance;
(2)  management;
(3)  operating structure; and
(4)  compliance with legislative requirements.
(d)  A river authority shall pay the cost incurred by the commission in performing a review of the authority under this section.  The commission shall determine the cost, and the authority shall pay the amount promptly on receipt of a statement from the commission detailing the cost.
(e)  A river authority reviewed by the commission under this section may not be required to conduct a management audit under Chapter 292, Title 30, Texas Administrative Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 523), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 975 (S.B. 2262), Sec. 4, eff. January 1, 2019.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1046 (H.B. 1920), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 8.008, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 596 (S.B. 619), Sec. 7.07, eff. June 10, 2019.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 240 (H.B. 3731), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 326 - Cooperation Between Legislative Agencies › Section 326.001. Definition

Sec. 326.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "legislative agency":
(1)  means:
(A)  the senate;
(B)  the house of representatives;
(C)  a committee, division, department, or office of the senate or house;
(D)  the Texas Legislative Council;
(E)  the Legislative Budget Board;
(F)  the Legislative Reference Library;
(G)  the office of the State Auditor; or
(H)  any other agency in the legislative branch of state government; and
(2)  does not include the Texas Ethics Commission.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 2.15(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 326 - Cooperation Between Legislative Agencies › Section 326.002. Provision of Services

Sec. 326.002.  PROVISION OF SERVICES.  (a)  A legislative agency may provide administrative, professional, clerical, data processing, and other services to another legislative agency with or without reimbursement and may transfer equipment, supplies, and materials to the other legislative agency with or without reimbursement.
(b)  Reimbursement, if any, must be made under a written contract executed by an officer who is authorized to execute contracts for each agency.
(c)  The Texas Legislative Council may transfer money to another legislative agency to cover expenses of the other agency that the executive director of the council determines to be necessary to further a purpose of the council.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 2.15(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 3, eff. June 18, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 326 - Cooperation Between Legislative Agencies › Section 326.003. Committee of State Auditor's Office, Legislative Budget Board, and Sunset Advisory Commission

Sec. 326.003.  COMMITTEE OF STATE AUDITOR'S OFFICE, LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD, AND SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION.  (a)  The State Auditor's Office, Legislative Budget Board, and Sunset Advisory Commission shall form a committee to make recommendations relating to the coordination of the agencies' functions.
(b)  The committee shall meet on a regular basis at least quarterly.  The State Auditor shall call each meeting.
(c)  Each agency shall designate a supervisory level staff member as its representative on the committee.
(d)  Not later than one month after the date of a meeting, the committee shall submit its recommendations in writing to the head of each agency and the members of the legislative audit committee.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 2.16(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 785, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 328 - Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee › Section 328.001. Definition

Sec. 328.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "committee" means the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 13, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 328 - Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee › Section 328.002. Establishment; Composition

Sec. 328.002.  ESTABLISHMENT; COMPOSITION.  (a)  The Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee is established to provide objective research, analysis, and recommendations to help guide state criminal justice policies.
(b)  The committee is composed of six members as follows:
(1)  the chair of the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice;
(2)  the chair of the House Committee on Corrections;
(3)  two members of the senate appointed by the lieutenant governor; and
(4)  two members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(c)  In making appointments under Subsection (b)(3) or (4), the lieutenant governor or the speaker of the house of representatives, as applicable, shall give first consideration to members of the senate or the house of representatives who are members of the Senate Committee on Finance or the House Appropriations Committee.
(d)  An appointed member of the committee serves at the pleasure of the appointing official.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 13, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 328 - Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee › Section 328.003. Presiding Officer; Term

Sec. 328.003.  PRESIDING OFFICER; TERM.  (a)  The lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint the presiding officer of the committee on an alternating basis.
(b)  The presiding officer of the committee serves a two-year term that expires February 1 of each odd-numbered year.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 13, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 328 - Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee › Section 328.004. Powers and Duties

Sec. 328.004.  POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The committee shall:
(1)  use statistical analyses and other research methods to conduct an in-depth examination of the criminal justice system in this state that includes:
(A)  an assessment of the cost-effectiveness of the use of state and local funds in the criminal justice system;
(B)  an identification of critical problems in the criminal justice system; and
(C)  a determination of the long-range needs of the criminal justice system;
(2)  recommend to the legislature:
(A)  strategies to solve the problems identified under Subdivision (1)(B); and
(B)  policy priorities to address the long-range needs determined under Subdivision (1)(C); and
(3)  advise and assist the legislature in developing plans, programs, and proposed legislation to improve the effectiveness of the criminal justice system.
(b)  The committee has all other powers and duties provided to a special committee by:
(1)  Subchapter B, Chapter 301;
(2)  the rules of the senate and the house of representatives; and
(3)  policies of the senate and house committees on administration.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 13, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 328 - Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee › Section 328.005. Meetings

Sec. 328.005.  MEETINGS.  The committee shall meet at the call of the presiding officer.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 13, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 328 - Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee › Section 328.006. Staff; Authority to Contract

Sec. 328.006.  STAFF; AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT.  The committee may hire staff or may contract with universities or other suitable entities to assist the committee in carrying out the committee's duties.  Funding to support the operation of the committee shall be provided from funds appropriated to the Texas Legislative Council.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 13, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 328 - Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee › Section 328.007. Report

Sec. 328.007.  REPORT.  Not later than January 1 of each odd-numbered year, the committee shall submit to the legislature a report that contains the recommendations described by Section 328.004(a)(2).
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 13, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws › Section 329.001. Definitions

Sec. 329.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Commission" means the Commission on Uniform State Laws.
(2)  "National conference" means the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept 1, 1991.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws › Section 329.002. Duties of Commission

Sec. 329.002.  DUTIES OF COMMISSION.  (a)  The commission shall:
(1)  promote the uniform judicial interpretation of all uniform laws; and
(2)  before January 1 of each odd-numbered year, submit a biennial report to the legislature that contains an account of the commission's transactions and its advice and recommendations for legislation.
(b)  The commission may supplement the report.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws › Section 329.003. Composition of Commission; Terms

Sec. 329.003.  COMPOSITION OF COMMISSION; TERMS.  (a)  The commission is composed of:
(1)  nine members appointed by the governor;
(2)  two members appointed by the lieutenant governor, who are members or officers of the senate;
(3)  two members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, who are members or officers of the house of representatives;
(4)  the chair of the standing committee of the senate with primary jurisdiction over uniform state laws;
(5)  the chair of the standing committee of the house of representatives with primary jurisdiction over uniform state laws;
(6)  the executive director of the Texas Legislative Council or a person designated by the executive director; and
(7)  in addition to the persons described by Subdivisions (1) through (6), residents of this state who have long service in the cause of uniformity in state legislation as shown by:
(A)  at least 20 years of service representing the state as an associate member of the national conference;
(B)  election as a life member of the national conference; or
(C)  at least 15 years of service as a member of the commission and at least five years of combined service as a judge or justice of a trial or appellate court of this state.
(b)  Appointments to the commission shall be made without regard to the race, creed, sex, religion, or national origin of the appointees.
(c)  Members appointed by the governor under Subsection (a)(1) serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring September 30 of each even-numbered year.
(d)  Members appointed by the lieutenant governor under Subsection (a)(2) serve at the pleasure of the lieutenant governor.
(e)  Members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives under Subsection (a)(3) serve at the pleasure of the speaker.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 170 (H.B. 510), Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 30 (H.B. 808), Sec. 1, eff. July 1, 2001.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws › Section 329.004. Eligibility; Lobbyist Restriction

Sec. 329.004.  ELIGIBILITY; LOBBYIST RESTRICTION.  (a)  To be eligible for appointment to or service on the commission, a person must be an attorney licensed to practice law.
(b)  At least one of the commissioners, at the time of that commissioner's appointment, must be a state judge.
(c)  At least one of the commissioners, at the time of that commissioner's appointment, must be a legal educator.
(d)  A person required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305 because of the person's activities for compensation in or on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the commission may not serve as a commissioner or act as general counsel to the commission.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws › Section 329.005. Duties of Commissioners

Sec. 329.005.  DUTIES OF COMMISSIONERS.  Each commissioner shall:
(1)  promote uniformity in state laws in subject areas in which uniformity is desirable and practicable; and
(2)  attend national conference meetings.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws › Section 329.006. Vacancy; Expiration of Term

Sec. 329.006.  VACANCY; EXPIRATION OF TERM.  (a)  This section applies only to a commissioner appointed by the governor.
(b)  The office of an appointed commissioner becomes vacant on the death, resignation, failure or refusal to serve, or removal of the commissioner.
(c)  The governor shall fill a vacancy by appointing a person to the commission for the unexpired term of the commissioner vacating the office.
(d)  On the vacancy or expiration of the term of office of an appointed commissioner, the governor shall appoint a state judge or legal educator if the appointment is required by Section 329.004(b) or (c).
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws › Section 329.007. Grounds for Removal

Sec. 329.007.  GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL.  (a)  It is a ground for removal from the commission if a member:
(1)  did not have, at the time of appointment or election, the qualifications required by Section 329.004;
(2)  does not maintain the qualifications required by Section 329.004;
(3)  is prohibited from serving as a commissioner under Section 329.004(d); or
(4)  is ineligible to participate in activities of the national conference.
(b)  The validity of an action of the commission is not affected because it is taken when a member is subject to removal.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws › Section 329.008. Meeting and Election of Officers

Sec. 329.008.  MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS.  (a)  The commission shall meet at least once every two years.
(b)  The commissioners shall elect a chair and secretary, who shall each hold office for a term of two years.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws › Section 329.009. Compensation

Sec. 329.009.  COMPENSATION.  A commissioner serves without compensation but is entitled to be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of the commissioner's duties.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees › Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws › Section 329.010. Support Services

Sec. 329.010.  SUPPORT SERVICES.  The Texas Legislative Council shall provide accounting, clerical, and other support services necessary for the commission to carry out its duties.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Provisions › Chapter 391 - Resolutions for State Symbols, Place Designations, and Recognition Days, Weeks, and Months › Section 391.001. Effect of Chapter

Sec. 391.001.  EFFECT OF CHAPTER.  (a)  This chapter governs the designation of state symbols, place designations, and days, weeks, and months for recognition made by the legislature by resolution approved by each house of the legislature.
(b)  This chapter does not affect the designation of:
(1)  a state symbol or a place designation made by:
(A)  resolution before September 1, 2001;  or
(B)  statute; or
(2)  a day, week, or month for recognition made by:
(A)  resolution before September 1, 2009;  or
(B)  statute.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081 (H.B. 4767), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Provisions › Chapter 391 - Resolutions for State Symbols, Place Designations, and Recognition Days, Weeks, and Months › Section 391.002. State Symbols

Sec. 391.002.  STATE SYMBOLS.  (a)  The legislature must specify an item's historical or cultural significance to the state before designating the item as a state symbol.
(b)  The legislature may not designate any of the following as a state symbol:
(1)  a commercial product or an item that promotes or advocates the use of a commercial product;
(2)  an individual;
(3)  an event;  or
(4)  a place.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081, Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081 (H.B. 4767), Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Provisions › Chapter 391 - Resolutions for State Symbols, Place Designations, and Recognition Days, Weeks, and Months › Section 391.003. Place Designations

Sec. 391.003.  PLACE DESIGNATIONS.  (a)  In this section, "place designation" means a special observance by the legislature that recognizes and honors an event or location in this state, including a municipality or county.
(b)  The legislature may not assign the same place designation to more than one event or location.
(c)  The legislature may not assign more than one place designation to any municipality, county, or other location.  This subsection does not prohibit the legislature from assigning more than one place designation within a county.
(d)  Before the legislature may assign a place designation to a municipality, county, or other location, the legislature must be presented by persons supporting the designation with:
(1)  information related to the historical or cultural significance of the event or location to be designated;  and
(2)  documentation that a local chamber of commerce or a locally elected governmental body representing the municipality, county, or other location to be designated supports the designation.
(e)  A place designation expires on the 10th anniversary of its designation.  This subsection does not prevent the legislature from redesignating a place designation during or after the 10-year period.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081, Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081 (H.B. 4767), Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Provisions › Chapter 391 - Resolutions for State Symbols, Place Designations, and Recognition Days, Weeks, and Months › Section 391.004. Designating Days, Weeks, or Months for Recognition

Sec. 391.004.  DESIGNATING DAYS, WEEKS, OR MONTHS FOR RECOGNITION.  (a)  In this section, "date designation" means the special observance authorized by the legislature that annually recognizes and honors a culturally or historically significant day, week, or month in the state.
(b)  The legislature may assign more than one designation to a day, week, or month.
(c)  Before the legislature may designate a day, week, or month for recognition, the legislature must be presented with information related to the historical or cultural significance of the day, week, or month to be recognized by persons supporting the designation.
(d)  A designation of a day, week, or month for recognition expires on the 10th anniversary of the date the legislature finally passes the resolution making the designation.  This subsection does not prevent the legislature from redesignating a day, week, or month for recognition during or after the 10-year period.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081 (H.B. 4767), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Provisions › Chapter 392 - Person First Respectful Language Initiative › Section 392.001. Findings and Intent

Sec. 392.001.  FINDINGS AND INTENT.  The legislature finds that language used in reference to persons with disabilities shapes and reflects society's attitudes toward persons with disabilities.  Certain terms and phrases are demeaning and create an invisible barrier to inclusion as equal community members.  It is the intent of the legislature to establish preferred terms and phrases for new and revised laws by requiring the use of language that places the person before the disability.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 272 (H.B. 1481), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Sec. 392.002.  USE OF PERSON FIRST RESPECTFUL LANGUAGE REQUIRED.  (a)  The legislature and the Texas Legislative Council are directed to avoid using the following terms and phrases in any new statute or resolution and to change those terms and phrases used in any existing statute or resolution as sections including those terms and phrases are otherwise amended by law:
(1)  disabled;
(2)  developmentally disabled;
(3)  mentally disabled;
(4)  mentally ill;
(5)  mentally retarded;
(6)  handicapped;
(7)  cripple; and
(8)  crippled.
(b)  In enacting or revising statutes or resolutions, the legislature and the Texas Legislative Council are directed to replace, as appropriate, terms and phrases listed by Subsection (a) with the following preferred phrases or appropriate variations of those phrases:
(1)  "persons with disabilities";
(2)  "persons with developmental disabilities";
(3)  "persons with mental illness"; and
(4)  "persons with intellectual disabilities."
(b-1)  In addition to the terms and phrases listed in Subsection (a), the legislature and the Texas Legislative Council are directed to avoid using in any new statute or resolution "hearing impaired," "auditory impairment," and "speech impaired" in reference to a deaf or hard of hearing person, and the legislature and the Texas Legislative Council are directed to replace, when enacting or revising a statute or resolution, those phrases with "deaf" or "hard of hearing," as appropriate.
(c)  A statute or resolution is not invalid solely because it does not employ this section's preferred phrases.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 272 (H.B. 1481), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 233 (S.B. 281), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Provisions › Chapter 393 - Delegates to Federal Article v Conventions › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 393.001. Definitions

Sec. 393.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Alternate delegate" means an individual appointed under Section 393.051 to represent this state as an alternate delegate at an Article V convention.
(2)  "Article V convention" means a convention called by the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution.
(3)  "Delegate" means:
(A)  an individual appointed under Section 393.051 to represent this state as a delegate at an Article V convention; or
(B)  an alternate delegate who fills a vacancy in the office of the alternate delegate's paired delegate.
(4)  "Unauthorized vote" means a vote cast by a delegate or alternate delegate at an Article V convention that:
(A)  is contrary to the instructions adopted under Section 393.101 in effect at the time the vote is taken;
(B)  exceeds the scope or subject matter of the Article V convention as authorized by the legislature in the application to the United States Congress to call the convention if the legislature made an application to call the convention; or
(C)  exceeds the scope or subject matter of the Article V convention if the legislature did not make an application to the United States Congress to call the convention.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 442 (S.B. 21), Sec. 1, eff. June 6, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 3 - Legislative Branch › Subtitle Z - Miscellaneous Provisions › Chapter 393 - Delegates to Federal Article v Conventions › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 393.002. Rules and Procedures

Sec. 393.002.  RULES AND PROCEDURES.  (a)  The legislature by concurrent resolution shall provide the rules and procedures necessary to implement this chapter.
(b)  A legislative action relating to the appointment or recall of a delegate or alternate delegate, the filling of a vacancy in the office of a delegate or alternate delegate, or the determination of an unauthorized vote may be accomplished through a resolution adopted by the house that takes the action.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 442 (S.B. 21), Sec. 1, eff. June 6, 2017.