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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 751 - Office of State-Federal Relations › Section 751.015. Contracts Between Office and Consultants

Sec. 751.015.  CONTRACTS BETWEEN OFFICE AND CONSULTANTS.  (a)  If the office elects to contract with federal-level government relations consultants, the office shall adopt written procedures for those contracts.  The procedures must include:
(1)  guidelines regarding contract management;
(2)  a competitive procurement process and method to assess the effectiveness of a prospective consultant;
(3)  a technique for assigning a value to a prospective consultant's ability to provide services at a reasonable price and level of experience;
(4)  a process for determining a prospective consultant's ability to work with influential members of the United States Congress and serve as an effective advocate on behalf of the state; and
(5)  a method to verify that the interests of a prospective consultant or the consultant's other clients do not create a conflict of interest that may jeopardize the state's interest.
(b)  A contract between the office and a federal-level government relations consultant must include:
(1)  an agreement regarding the goals of the service to be provided by the consultant and targeted performance measures;
(2)  a provision governing the manner in which the contract may be terminated by the parties to the contract; and
(3)  a provision allowing the office, the state auditor's office as provided by Section 2262.003, and other specified oversight entities to audit the contractor's performance under the contract.
(c)  All three members of the board must sign any contract between the office and a federal-level government relations consultant.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1214 (S.B. 1003), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 751 - Office of State-Federal Relations › Section 751.016. Contracts by State Agencies or Political Subdivisions

Sec. 751.016.  CONTRACTS BY STATE AGENCIES OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.  (a)  In this section, "political subdivision" includes a river authority.
(b)  An agency or political subdivision of the state shall report to the office on any contract between the agency or subdivision and a federal-level government relations consultant.  A state agency or political subdivision shall submit one report under this section not later than the 30th day after the date the contract is executed and a second report not later than the 30th day after the date the contract is terminated.  The report must include:
(1)  the name of the consultant or consulting firm;
(2)  the issue on which the consultant was hired to consult; and
(3)  the amount of compensation paid or to be paid to the consultant under the contract.
(c)  If a state agency contracts with a federal-level government relations consultant and the consultant subcontracts the work to another firm or individual, the state agency shall report the subcontract to the office.
(d)  This section does not apply to a political subdivision whose federal-level government relations consultant is required by other law to disclose, report, and make available the information required by Subsection (b) to:
(1)  the public; and
(2)  a federal or state entity.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1214 (S.B. 1003), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 752 - Immigration › Subchapter A. Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs › Section 752.001. Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs

Sec. 752.001.  OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE AFFAIRS.  The Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs is created within the Texas Department of Human Services.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 627, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 526, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 752 - Immigration › Subchapter A. Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs › Section 752.003. Refugee Coordinator

Sec. 752.003.  REFUGEE COORDINATOR.  The governor shall appoint a refugee coordinator for the office to serve at the pleasure of the governor.  The refugee coordinator shall serve as chief administrative officer of the office and shall ensure coordination of public and private resources in refugee resettlement.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 627, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 526, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 752 - Immigration › Subchapter A. Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs › Section 752.004. Application for and Distribution of Federal Funds

Sec. 752.004.  APPLICATION FOR AND DISTRIBUTION OF FEDERAL FUNDS.  The office shall apply for the maximum amount of federal funds available through the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8 U.S.C. Section 1101 et seq.) and the Refugee Act of 1980 (8 U.S.C. Section 1521 et seq.). The office shall apply for those funds and shall distribute the funds to agencies responsible for providing services to newly legalized aliens and refugees in accordance with federal law.  The office may retain a portion of the federal funds to cover reasonable costs incurred in securing and administering the funds.  The office may delegate to an appropriate state agency the administration of funds under this section.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 627, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 752 - Immigration › Subchapter A. Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs › Section 752.007. Other Functions of Office

Sec. 752.007.  OTHER FUNCTIONS OF OFFICE.  In addition to other duties prescribed by this subchapter, the office shall:
(1)  coordinate public and private programs for the benefit of immigrants and refugees;
(2)  receive and address inquiries relating to the services available to immigrants or refugees at the local, state, and federal levels;  and
(3)  assist local communities with the development of programs to address the needs of immigrants and refugees at the local level.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 627, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 752 - Immigration › Subchapter A. Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs › Section 752.008. Gifts, Grants, and Donations

Sec. 752.008.  GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS.  The office may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations for the benefit of immigrant or refugee programs within the state.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 627, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 752 - Immigration › Subchapter A. Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs › Section 752.009. Funding

Sec. 752.009.  FUNDING.  Except for any unspent appropriations transferred under this Act or any gifts, grants, or donations accepted under this Act, the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs may use only federal funds to perform the duties prescribed by this Act.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 627, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 752 - Immigration › Subchapter B. Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees › Section 752.021. Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees

Sec. 752.021.  GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEES.  The Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees is created within the office of the governor.  The committee shall advise and make recommendations to the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs on immigration and refugee issues, including the SLIAG program authorized by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8 U.S.C. Section 1101 et seq.) and the refugee assistance programs authorized by the Refugee Act of 1980 (8 U.S.C. Section 1521 et seq.).
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 627, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 752 - Immigration › Subchapter B. Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees › Section 752.022. Composition of Committee; Terms; Presiding Officer

Sec. 752.022.  COMPOSITION OF COMMITTEE;  TERMS;  PRESIDING OFFICER.  (a)  The committee is composed of 12 members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows:
(1)  two representatives of the refugee population;
(2)  two representatives of the immigrant population;
(3)  three representatives of local provider programs that serve immigrants or refugees and that receive federal funds, with one each from a public health program, a public assistance program, and an education program;
(4)  three representatives from voluntary resettlement agencies that receive state or federal funds;
(5)  one representative from a legal organization that is involved in issues relating to immigrants or refugees;  and
(6)  one representative from a service organization that works with immigrants or refugees.
(b)  Committee members serve for terms of two years that expire February 1 of each odd-numbered year.
(c)  The governor shall appoint a member of the committee to serve as the chair of the committee for a one-year term.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 627, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 752 - Immigration › Subchapter B. Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees › Section 752.023. Compensation and Reimbursement of Committee Members

Sec. 752.023.  COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS.  A member of the committee may not receive compensation for service on the committee but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing the member's duties subject to any applicable limitation on reimbursement provided by the General Appropriations Act for a state employee.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 627, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 752 - Immigration › Subchapter B. Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees › Section 752.024. Functions of Committee

Sec. 752.024.  FUNCTIONS OF COMMITTEE.  The committee shall:
(1)  advise and make recommendations to the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs regarding policy, planning, and priorities for the SLIAG program and refugee assistance programs;
(2)  advise and make recommendations to the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs regarding coordination of the efforts of all public agencies involved in health, human services, and education matters that relate to federal immigration and refugee laws and rules or implementation of the SLIAG program or refugee assistance programs;
(3)  encourage communication and cooperation among local agencies and programs, state agencies, immigration-related and refugee-related legal and service agencies, and the federal government;
(4)  assist the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs in applying for the maximum amount of federal funds available for SLIAG-related programs and activities and refugee-related programs and activities and in identifying local programs and costs relating to immigration or refugees for which the state or a political subdivision may receive reimbursement;
(5)  provide information to programs and activities that serve and encourage legalization and education of residents of this state;
(6)  review federal issues regarding the SLIAG program and refugee assistance programs and make recommendations to the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs to encourage the development of a state response to federal issues;
(7)  review and make recommendations to the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs and state agencies to ensure that the system of fiscal and program operations for the SLIAG program and refugee assistance programs is consistent with existing state and federal requirements;
(8)  assist the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs in the development of an annual report on the status of the SLIAG program and refugee assistance programs in the state;
(9)  advise and make recommendations to the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs on other related matters as directed by the governor;  and
(10)  assist the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs in the development of a spending plan for fiscal years 1993 and 1994 proposing spending priorities for SLIAG funds for services to eligible legalized aliens and for other federal funds available to benefit immigrants or refugees in the state.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 627, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 752 - Immigration › Subchapter B. Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees › Section 752.026. Funding

Sec. 752.026.  FUNDING.  Except for any unspent appropriations transferred under this subchapter or gifts, grants, or donations accepted under this subchapter, the Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees may use only federal funds to perform the duties prescribed by this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 627, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 752 - Immigration › Subchapter C. Enforcement of State and Federal Immigration Laws by Local Entities and Campus Police Departments › Section 752.051. Definitions

Sec. 752.051.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Campus police department" means a law enforcement agency of an institution of higher education.
(2)  "Immigration laws" means the laws of this state or federal law relating to aliens, immigrants, or immigration, including the federal Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. Section 1101 et seq.).
(3)  "Institution of higher education" means:
(A)  an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code; or
(B)  a private or independent institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.
(4)  "Lawful detention" means the detention of an individual by a local entity, state criminal justice agency, or campus police department for the investigation of a criminal offense.  The term excludes a detention if the sole reason for the detention is that the individual:
(A)  is a victim of or witness to a criminal offense; or
(B)  is reporting a criminal offense.
(5)  "Local entity" means:
(A)  the governing body of a municipality, county, or special district or authority, subject to Section 752.052;
(B)  an officer or employee of or a division, department, or other body that is part of a municipality, county, or special district or authority, including a sheriff, municipal police department, municipal attorney, or county attorney; and
(C)  a district attorney or criminal district attorney.
(6)  "Policy" includes a formal, written rule, order, ordinance, or policy and an informal, unwritten policy.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 4), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 752 - Immigration › Subchapter C. Enforcement of State and Federal Immigration Laws by Local Entities and Campus Police Departments › Section 752.052. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 752.052.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  (a)  This subchapter does not apply to a hospital or hospital district created under Subtitle C or D, Title 4, Health and Safety Code, a federally qualified health center as defined in Section 31.017, Health and Safety Code, a hospital owned or operated by an institution of higher education, or a hospital district created under a general or special law authorized by Article IX, Texas Constitution, to the extent that the hospital or hospital district is providing access to or delivering medical or health care services as required under the following applicable federal or state laws:
(1)  42 U.S.C. Section 1395dd;
(2)  42 U.S.C. Section 1396b(v);
(3)  Subchapter C, Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code;
(4)  Chapter 81, Health and Safety Code; and
(5)  Section 311.022, Health and Safety Code.
(b)  Subsection (a) excludes the application of this subchapter to a commissioned peace officer:
(1)  employed by a hospital or hospital district during the officer's employment; or
(2)  commissioned by a hospital or hospital district.
(c)  This subchapter does not apply to a commissioned peace officer employed or contracted by a religious organization during the officer's employment with the organization or while the officer is performing the contract.
(d)  This subchapter does not apply to a school district or open-enrollment charter school, including a peace officer employed or contracted by a district or charter school during the officer's employment with the district or charter school or while the officer is performing the contract.  This subchapter does not apply to the release of information contained in educational records of an educational agency or institution, except in conformity with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (20 U.S.C. Section 1232g).
(e)  This subchapter does not apply to the public health department of a local entity.
(f)  This subchapter does not apply to:
(1)  a community center as defined by Section 571.003, Health and Safety Code; or
(2)  a local mental health authority as defined by Section 531.002, Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 4), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 752 - Immigration › Subchapter C. Enforcement of State and Federal Immigration Laws by Local Entities and Campus Police Departments › Section 752.054. Discrimination Prohibited

Sec. 752.054.  DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED.  A local entity, campus police department, or a person employed by or otherwise under the direction or control of the entity or department may not consider race, color, religion, language, or national origin while enforcing immigration laws except to the extent permitted by the United States Constitution or Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 4), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 752 - Immigration › Subchapter C. Enforcement of State and Federal Immigration Laws by Local Entities and Campus Police Departments › Section 752.055. Complaint; Equitable Relief

Sec. 752.055.  COMPLAINT; EQUITABLE RELIEF.  (a)  Any citizen residing in the jurisdiction of a local entity or any citizen enrolled at or employed by an institution of higher education may file a complaint with the attorney general if the person asserts facts supporting an allegation that the entity or the institution's campus police department has violated Section 752.053.  The citizen must include a sworn statement with the complaint stating that to the best of the citizen's knowledge, all of the facts asserted in the complaint are true and correct.
(b)  If the attorney general determines that a complaint filed under Subsection (a) against a local entity or campus police department is valid, the attorney general may file a petition for a writ of mandamus or apply for other appropriate equitable relief in a district court in Travis County or in a county in which the principal office of the entity or department is located to compel the entity or department that is suspected of violating Section 752.053 to comply with that section.
(c)  An appeal of a suit brought under Subsection (b) is governed by the procedures for accelerated appeals in civil cases under the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure.  The appellate court shall render its final order or judgment with the least possible delay.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 4), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 752 - Immigration › Subchapter C. Enforcement of State and Federal Immigration Laws by Local Entities and Campus Police Departments › Section 752.056. Civil Penalty

Sec. 752.056.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  A local entity or campus police department that is found by a court of law as having intentionally violated Section 752.053 is subject to a civil penalty in an amount:
(1)  not less than $1,000 and not more than $1,500 for the first violation; and
(2)  not less than $25,000 and not more than $25,500 for each subsequent violation.
(b)  Each day of a continuing violation of Section 752.053 constitutes a separate violation for the civil penalty under this section.
(c)  The court that hears an action brought under Section 752.055 against the local entity or campus police department shall determine the amount of the civil penalty under this section.
(d)  A civil penalty collected under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the compensation to victims of crime fund established under Subchapter J, Chapter 56B, Code of Criminal Procedure.
(e)  Sovereign immunity of this state and governmental immunity of a county and municipality to suit is waived and abolished to the extent of liability created by this section.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 4), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 2.51, eff. January 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 752 - Immigration › Subchapter C. Enforcement of State and Federal Immigration Laws by Local Entities and Campus Police Departments › Section 752.0565. Removal From Office

Sec. 752.0565.  REMOVAL FROM OFFICE.  (a)  For purposes of Section 66.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, a person holding an elective or appointive office of a political subdivision of this state does an act that causes the forfeiture of the person's office if the person violates Section 752.053.
(b)  The attorney general shall file a petition under Section 66.002, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, against a public officer to which Subsection (a) applies if presented with evidence, including evidence of a statement by the public officer, establishing probable grounds that the public officer engaged in conduct described by Subsection (a).  The court in which the petition is filed shall give precedence to proceedings relating to the petition in the same manner as provided for an election contest under Section 23.101.
(c)  If the person against whom an information is filed based on conduct described by Subsection (a) is found guilty as charged, the court shall enter judgment removing the person from office.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 4), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 752 - Immigration › Subchapter C. Enforcement of State and Federal Immigration Laws by Local Entities and Campus Police Departments › Section 752.057. Community Outreach Policy

Sec. 752.057.  COMMUNITY OUTREACH POLICY.
Text of subsection effective until January 01, 2025
(a)  Each law enforcement agency that is subject to the requirements of this subchapter may adopt a written policy requiring the agency to perform community outreach activities to educate the public that a peace officer may not inquire into the immigration status of a victim of or witness to an alleged criminal offense unless, as provided by Article 2.13, Code of Criminal Procedure, the officer determines that the inquiry is necessary to:
(1)  investigate the offense; or
(2)  provide the victim or witness with information about federal visas designed to protect individuals providing assistance to law enforcement.
Text of subsection effective on January 01, 2025
(a)  Each law enforcement agency that is subject to the requirements of this subchapter may adopt a written policy requiring the agency to perform community outreach activities to educate the public that a peace officer may not inquire into the immigration status of a victim of or witness to an alleged criminal offense unless, as provided by Article 2A.059, Code of Criminal Procedure, the officer determines that the inquiry is necessary to:
(1)  investigate the offense; or
(2)  provide the victim or witness with information about federal visas designed to protect individuals providing assistance to law enforcement.
(b)  A policy adopted under this section must include outreach to victims of:
(1)  family violence, as that term is defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, including those receiving services at family violence centers under Chapter 51, Human Resources Code; and
(2)  sexual assault, including those receiving services under a sexual assault program, as those terms are defined by Section 420.003.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 4), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.116, eff. January 1, 2025.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 761 - Southern States Energy Compact › Section 761.002. Members of Board

Sec. 761.002.  MEMBERS OF BOARD.  (a)  The governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker shall each make one appointment to the Southern States Energy Board.
(b)  The lieutenant governor shall appoint a member of the senate.
(c)  The speaker shall appoint a member of the house of representatives.
(d)  A member serves at the pleasure of the officer who appointed the member.
(e)  A member who is a member of the legislature or the head of a state department or agency may designate a subordinate officer or employee of the department, agency, or legislative house to serve instead of the member as permitted by Article II(a) of the compact and in conformity with the bylaws of the board.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 761 - Southern States Energy Compact › Section 761.003. Coordination of Energy Activities

Sec. 761.003.  COORDINATION OF ENERGY ACTIVITIES.  (a)  Each board member shall assist in the coordination of energy activities in this state.
(b)  A board member may assist in the orderly development of energy knowledge in this state.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 761 - Southern States Energy Compact › Section 761.004. Membership Dues

Sec. 761.004.  MEMBERSHIP DUES.  Membership dues to the board shall be paid from appropriations made to the office of the governor.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 761 - Southern States Energy Compact › Section 761.007. Cooperation With Board

Sec. 761.007.  COOPERATION WITH BOARD.  The departments, agencies, and officers of this state and its subdivisions may cooperate with the board in any of its activities.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 763 - Agreements Between Border Municipalities › Section 763.001. Definitions

Sec. 763.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Adjoining municipality" means a municipality in an adjoining state that is contiguous to a border municipality.
(2)  "Border municipality" means a municipality in this state that borders the state line and that is separated from a municipality in an adjoining state only by the state line.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 763 - Agreements Between Border Municipalities › Section 763.002. Agreement Between Municipalities

Sec. 763.002.  AGREEMENT BETWEEN MUNICIPALITIES.  A border municipality may agree with an adjoining municipality to:
(1)  furnish to, or receive from, the adjoining municipality services or facilities;
(2)  jointly or cooperatively furnish a governmental service or facility;  or
(3)  exercise any authority of the border municipality, to the extent that the adjoining municipality may cooperate or act jointly.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 763 - Agreements Between Border Municipalities › Section 763.003. Terms of Agreement or Contract

Sec. 763.003.  TERMS OF AGREEMENT OR CONTRACT.  (a)  An agreement or contract authorized by this chapter must specify:
(1)  the purpose and duration of the agreement or contract;
(2)  the manner of financing the joint or cooperative undertaking and of establishing and maintaining a budget for the undertaking;
(3)  any financial arrangement under the agreement or contract in which one municipality agrees to furnish specified services or facilities to another municipality;
(4)  the precise organization, composition, nature, and powers of any separate legal or administrative entity created under the agreement or contract;
(5)  appropriate methods of enforcement;
(6)  the method for terminating the agreement or contract, in whole or in part, and for disposing of property on termination;  and
(7)  any other necessary and proper matters.
(b)  A separate legal or administrative entity may not be created under an agreement or contract authorized by this chapter if the creation of the entity violates any other law.
(c)  If the agreement between the municipalities does not establish a separate entity to conduct the joint or cooperative undertaking, the agreement must provide for:
(1)  an administrator or joint board to administer the undertaking;  and
(2)  the manner of acquiring, holding, and disposing of any property used in the undertaking.
(d)  If the agreement provides for a joint board, each municipality that is a party to the agreement must be represented.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 763 - Agreements Between Border Municipalities › Section 763.004. Performance of Public Agency Obligation

Sec. 763.004.  PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC AGENCY OBLIGATION.  (a)  An agreement under this chapter does not relieve a public agency of any legal obligation.
(b)  Actual and timely performance of a legal obligation of a public agency by an adjoining municipality or an entity created by an agreement or contract under this chapter may be offered in satisfaction of the obligation.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 763 - Agreements Between Border Municipalities › Section 763.005. Filing With County Required

Sec. 763.005.  FILING WITH COUNTY REQUIRED.  An agreement under this chapter is not effective until a copy of the agreement is filed with the county clerk of the county in which the border municipality is located.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 764 - Tri-State Corridor Commission › Section 764.001. Tri-State Corridor Commission Membership

Sec. 764.001.  TRI-STATE CORRIDOR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP.  (a)  The Tri-State Corridor Commission consists of 12 members.
(b)  The political subdivisions in the area the commission serves shall jointly appoint nine voting members to the commission.  The state highway departments of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana shall each appoint one nonvoting member to the commission.
(c)  Members of the commission serve without compensation.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.12(a), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 764 - Tri-State Corridor Commission › Section 764.002. Powers and Duties

Sec. 764.002.  POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The commission shall make recommendations to the municipal, county, and state governments on the promotion of the economic, industrial, tourist, and highway development of the following area:
(1)  Marion, Cass, and Bowie counties in Texas;
(2)  Miller and Little River counties in Arkansas;  and
(3)  Caddo Parish in Louisiana.
(b)  The commission may accept gifts or grants from any source to pay operating expenses of the commission.
(c)  The commission has all powers necessary and may adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.12(a), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 764 - Tri-State Corridor Commission › Section 764.003. Applicable Law

Sec. 764.003.  APPLICABLE LAW.  The commission is subject to the law of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and the United States relating to open meetings and public records.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.12(a), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 764 - Tri-State Corridor Commission › Section 764.004. Appropriations

Sec. 764.004.  APPROPRIATIONS.  The legislature may not appropriate money to the commission.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.12(a), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 771 - Interagency Cooperation Act › Section 771.001. Short Title

Sec. 771.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Interagency Cooperation Act.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 771 - Interagency Cooperation Act › Section 771.002. Definitions

Sec. 771.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Agency" includes:
(A)  a department, board, bureau, commission, court, office, authority, council, or institution of state government;
(B)  a state university or college, a junior college district, or any service or part of a state institution of higher education;
(C)  a local workforce development board created under Section 2308.253; and
(D)  any statewide job or employment training program for disadvantaged youth that is substantially financed by federal funds and that was created by executive order not later than December 30, 1986.
(2)  "Resources" means materials and equipment.
(3)  "Services" means special or technical services, including the services of employees.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.11(a), eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 684, Sec. 53, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1004, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 564 (H.B. 1331), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 771 - Interagency Cooperation Act › Section 771.003. Authority to Contract; Exceptions

Sec. 771.003.  AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT; EXCEPTIONS.  (a)  An agency may agree or contract with another agency for the provision of necessary and authorized services and resources.
(b)  An agency may not construct a highway, road, building, or other structure for another agency under this chapter, except that the Texas Department of Transportation may enter into an interagency agreement with a state college, university, or public junior college for the maintenance, improvement, relocation, or extension of existing on-campus streets, parking lots, and access-ways.
(c)  An agency may not provide services or resources to another agency that are required by Article XVI, Section 21, of the Texas Constitution to be provided under a contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.11(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 22(40), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 564 (H.B. 1331), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 771 - Interagency Cooperation Act › Section 771.004. Contract Requirements; Exceptions

Sec. 771.004.  CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS;  EXCEPTIONS.  (a)  Before an agency may provide or receive a service or resource under this chapter, the agency must have entered into a written agreement or contract that has been approved by the administrator of each agency that is a party to the agreement or contract.
(b)  The agreement or contract must specify:
(1)  the kind and amount of services or resources to be provided;
(2)  the basis for computing reimbursable costs;  and
(3)  the maximum cost during the period of the agreement or contract.
(c)  A written agreement or contract is not required:
(1)  in an emergency for the defense or safety of the civil population or in the planning and preparation for those emergencies;
(2)  in cooperative efforts, proposed by the governor, for the economic development of the state;  or
(3)  in a situation in which the amount involved is less than $50,000.
(d)  In an interagency exchange that is exempt from the requirements of a written agreement or contract, the agencies involved shall document the exchange through informal letters of agreement or memoranda.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.11(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 684, Sec. 54, 55, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 564 (H.B. 1331), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 771 - Interagency Cooperation Act › Section 771.006. Purchases and Subcontracts of Services and Resources

Sec. 771.006.  PURCHASES AND SUBCONTRACTS OF SERVICES AND RESOURCES.  A contract under this chapter may authorize an agency providing services and resources to subcontract and purchase the services and resources.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.11(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 684, Sec. 56, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 771 - Interagency Cooperation Act › Section 771.007. Reimbursement and Advancement of Costs

Sec. 771.007.  REIMBURSEMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF COSTS.  (a)  An agency that receives services or resources under this chapter shall reimburse each agency providing the services or resources the actual cost of providing the services or resources, or the nearest practicable estimate of that cost.  Reimbursement is not required if the services or resources are provided:
(1)  for national defense or disaster relief; or
(2)  in cooperative efforts, proposed by the governor, to promote the economic development of the state.
(b)  An agency that receives services or resources under this chapter may advance federal funds to an agency providing the services or resources if the agency receiving the services or resources determines that the advance would facilitate the implementation of a federally funded program.
(c)  An agency that receives services or resources under this chapter may advance funds to the agency providing the services or resources if an advance is necessary to enable the providing agency to provide the services or resources.  If an advance is made under this section, the agencies shall ensure after the services or resources are provided that the providing agency has received only sufficient funds to reimburse its total costs.  An advance of funds is a reimbursement for the purpose of Section 771.008.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.11(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 564 (H.B. 1331), Sec. 4, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 771 - Interagency Cooperation Act › Section 771.008. Reimbursement Procedures

Sec. 771.008.  REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES.  (a)  An agency shall reimburse an agency for the services or resources provided with a voucher payable to the providing agency or electronically as prescribed by the uniform statewide accounting system.  The voucher or electronic transfer must be drawn on the appropriation item or account of the receiving agency from which the agency would ordinarily make expenditures for similar services or resources.  A receiving agency may authorize a providing agency to gain access to the receiving agency's appropriation items or accounts for reimbursements under this chapter.
(b)  A reimbursement received by an agency for services or resources provided under this chapter shall be credited to the appropriation items or accounts from which the agency's expenditures for the services or resources were made.
(c)  A payment for an intraagency transaction is accounted for in the same manner as an interagency transaction or an interdivisional transfer of money on the records of the agency, subject to the applicable provisions of the General Appropriations Act.
(d)  This subsection applies only if the services or resources are provided under a written contract or agreement.  The receiving agency shall reimburse the providing agency within 30 days after the date by which the services or resources are provided and an invoice is received.  If the receiving agency does not accept the services or resources or finds an error in the invoice, it shall notify the providing agency of the fact in writing as soon as possible within the 30-day period and make payment within 10 days after the date the agencies agree the problems are corrected or the error resolved.  If the agencies cannot agree on the amount of the reimbursement, the comptroller shall determine the appropriate amount.  If the receiving agency does not, within the 30-day period, reimburse the providing agency or give the providing agency written notice of a problem or error, the comptroller on request of the providing agency may transfer from amounts appropriated to the receiving agency the appropriate amount in accordance with this section.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.11(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 684, Sec. 68(b)(1), eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, Sec. 1.09, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 771 - Interagency Cooperation Act › Section 771.010. Exceeding Authority Prohibited

Sec. 771.010.  EXCEEDING AUTHORITY PROHIBITED.  An agency may not enter into an agreement or contract that requires or permits the agency to exceed its duties and responsibilities or the limitations of its appropriated funds.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 564 (H.B. 1331), Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 772 - Governmental Planning › Subchapter A. Planning Entities › Section 772.001. Planning as Governmental Purpose and Function

Sec. 772.001.  PLANNING AS GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSE AND FUNCTION.  Planning is a governmental purpose and function of the state and agencies and political subdivisions of the state.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 772 - Governmental Planning › Subchapter A. Planning Entities › Section 772.002. Chief Planning Officer

Sec. 772.002.  CHIEF PLANNING OFFICER.  The governor is the chief planning officer of the state.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 772 - Governmental Planning › Subchapter A. Planning Entities › Section 772.003. Interagency Planning Councils

Sec. 772.003.  INTERAGENCY PLANNING COUNCILS.  (a)  The governor shall appoint interagency planning councils in functional areas of government, including natural resources, health, education, and other areas that may require coordinated planning efforts.
(b)  Each council shall coordinate joint planning efforts in its functional area.
(c)  Each council is composed of:
(1)  a member of the governor's office;  and
(2)  the administrative head of each state agency, department, or institution of higher education that is represented on that council.
(d)  Two or more councils may participate jointly in studies that provide information common to their planning efforts.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 772 - Governmental Planning › Subchapter A. Planning Entities › Section 772.004. Governor's Division of Planning Coordination

Sec. 772.004.  GOVERNOR'S DIVISION OF PLANNING COORDINATION.  (a)  The governor shall establish a division of planning coordination within the governor's office.
(b)  The division shall coordinate the activities of the interagency planning councils.
(c)  The division is the state clearinghouse for all state agency applications for federal grant or loan assistance.
(d)  The division may provide for the review of and comment on:
(1)  any state plan of a state agency that is required as a condition of federal assistance;  and
(2)  any application by a state agency for federal grant or loan assistance.
(e)  The division shall establish policies and guidelines for an effective review and comment process under this section and cooperate with the Legislative Budget Board in developing the information requirements relating to the review and comment process.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 7 - Intergovernmental Relations › Chapter 772 - Governmental Planning › Subchapter A. Planning Entities › Section 772.005. Notification of Planning Coordination Division by State Agency

Sec. 772.005.  NOTIFICATION OF PLANNING COORDINATION DIVISION BY STATE AGENCY.  A state agency shall notify the division of planning coordination of each application for federal grant or loan assistance before the agency submits the application.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.