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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 445 - Texas State History Museum › Section 445.011. Funding

Sec. 445.011.  FUNDING.  (a)  To the extent possible, the costs of operating the museum shall be paid from revenues generated by the museum, but the legislature may appropriate funds for the operation of the museum.
(b)  The museum shall solicit and may accept gifts of money or items from individuals and from public or private foundations and organizations.
(c)  The museum may set and collect fees in amounts necessary to provide for the operation of the museum, including fees for:
(1)  admission to exhibits, theaters, programs, and activities;
(2)  parking and transportation;  and
(3)  facility rental.
(d)  The museum may sell at prices set by the museum items manufactured or publications printed under contract with the museum.
(e)  All net revenue collected by the museum under this chapter, including the net revenue from vending facilities under Section 445.003, shall be credited to the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum fund.
(f)  The transactions, funds, and programs of the museum are subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321.
(g)  The museum may establish a membership program.
(h)  Notwithstanding other law, for purposes of Subchapter I, Chapter 659:
(1)  the museum is considered an eligible charitable organization entitled to participate in a state employee charitable campaign under Subchapter I, Chapter 659; and
(2)  a state employee is entitled to authorize a deduction for contributions to the museum, including contributions for museum membership, as a charitable contribution under Section 659.132, and the museum may use the contributions for museum purposes.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 15, eff. May 21, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1462, Sec. 9, eff. June 17, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 8.0035, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 445 - Texas State History Museum › Section 445.012. Museum Fund

Sec. 445.012.  MUSEUM FUND.  (a)  Money and securities received by the museum shall be held in trust outside the treasury by the comptroller in a special fund to be known as the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum fund.  The museum may spend money received by the museum for any purpose connected with the museum.
(b)  The comptroller shall manage and invest the fund on behalf of the museum as directed or agreed to by the museum.  Interest, dividends, and other income of the fund shall be credited to the fund.
(c)  The museum shall prepare a detailed annual report on the fund.  That report must describe the status of the fund, list all donations to the fund, including the name of each donor, and list all disbursements from the fund, including the purpose of each disbursement.
(d)  The state auditor, based on a risk assessment and subject to the legislative audit committee's approval of including the review in the audit plan under Section 321.013, may review the annual report on the fund, and any information used in preparing the report as the auditor determines necessary, and shall report any findings or recommendations to the museum and the legislative audit committee.
(e)  The fund is not subject to Subchapter F, Chapter 404.  A provision of this chapter or other law that provides for the deposit of money or another thing of value into the fund prevails over Subchapter F, Chapter 404.
(f)  Subtitle D, Title 10,  does not apply to a purchase or lease made with money from the fund.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 15, eff. May 21, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 785, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 445 - Texas State History Museum › Section 445.013. Support Organizations

Sec. 445.013.  SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS.  The museum may establish and maintain one or more organizations of persons interested in supporting the programs and activities of the museum.  Such an organization may be incorporated as a Texas nonprofit corporation.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 15, eff. May 21, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 445 - Texas State History Museum › Section 445.014. Museum Director

Sec. 445.014.  MUSEUM DIRECTOR.  The executive director of the State Preservation Board shall employ a museum director to manage and operate the museum.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 401 (S.B. 201), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 445 - Texas State History Museum › Section 445.015. Naming of Museum Areas

Sec. 445.015.  NAMING OF MUSEUM AREAS.  The State Preservation Board shall adopt reasonable policies for naming areas within the museum, including rooms and exhibition halls, in honor of donors or other benefactors, if appropriate.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 401 (S.B. 201), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 447 - State Energy Conservation Office › Section 447.001. Governance and General Authority

Sec. 447.001.  GOVERNANCE AND GENERAL AUTHORITY.  The state energy conservation office:
(1)  is under the direction and control of the comptroller;
(2)  shall promote the policies enumerated in this chapter;  and
(3)  may act in any capacity authorized by state or federal law.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 52, art. 2, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 612, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 526, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 698, Sec. 4, eff. Aug. 28, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 28, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1398, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Reenacted and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 29, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 447 - State Energy Conservation Office › Section 447.002. Information; Procedures and Rules; Measures and Programs

Sec. 447.002.  INFORMATION;  PROCEDURES AND RULES;  MEASURES AND PROGRAMS.  (a)  The state energy conservation office shall develop and provide energy and water conservation information for the state.
(b)  The state energy conservation office may establish procedures and adopt rules relating to the development and implementation of energy and water conservation measures and programs applicable to state buildings and facilities.
(c)  A procedure established or a rule adopted under Subsection (b) may include provisions relating to:
(1)  the retrofitting of existing state buildings and facilities with energy-saving or water-saving devices;  and
(2)  the energy-related or water-related renovation of those buildings and facilities.
(d)  To the extent that the governor receives money appropriated for energy and water efficiency measures and programs, the governor, through the state energy conservation office, shall implement measures and programs that the state energy conservation office identifies as encouraging energy or water conservation by state government.
(e)  A state agency shall implement an energy or water conservation measure or program in accordance with plans developed under Section 447.009.
(f)  The state energy conservation office shall coordinate all water conservation-related activities with the Texas Water Development Board.  The board shall assist the office in the development of all proposed water conservation and reuse requirements and provide training and expertise to the office regarding water conservation issues.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 52, art. 2, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 612, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(50), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 28, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1398, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Reenacted and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 29, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 447 - State Energy Conservation Office › Section 447.003. Liaison to Federal Government

Sec. 447.003.  LIAISON TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.  The state energy conservation office is the state liaison to the federal government for the implementation and administration of federal programs relating to state agency energy matters.  The office shall administer state programs established under:
(1)  Part D, Title III, Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. Section 6321 et seq.), and its subsequent amendments;
(2)  Part G, Title III, Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. Section 6371 et seq.), and its subsequent amendments;  and
(3)  other federal energy conservation programs as assigned to the office by the governor or the legislature.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 52, art. 2, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 612, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 28, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1398, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Reenacted and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 29, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 447 - State Energy Conservation Office › Section 447.005. Energy and Water Efficiency Projects

Sec. 447.005.  ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY PROJECTS.  Subject to applicable state and federal laws or guidelines, the state energy conservation office may:
(1)  implement an energy or water efficiency project at a state agency;  or
(2)  assist the agency in implementing the project through an energy or water efficiency program.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 52, art. 2, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 612, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 526, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 698, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 28, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 28, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1398, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Reenacted and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 29, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 447 - State Energy Conservation Office › Section 447.007. Energy and Water Audits

Sec. 447.007.  ENERGY AND WATER AUDITS.  (a)  The state energy conservation office may audit a state-owned building used by a state agency to assist the agency in reducing energy and water consumption and costs through improved energy and water efficiency.
(b)  Based on any audit performed under Subsection (a), the state energy conservation office may recommend changes to improve energy and water efficiency.
(c)  Each state agency or institution of higher education shall review and audit utility billings and contracts to detect billing errors.  Any contract with a private person to conduct the review or audit must comply with all applicable provisions of Subchapter A, Chapter 2254, regarding professional services contracts.  The contract may not be awarded on a contingent fee basis unless the governor determines that the contract is necessary, reasonable, and prudent.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 52, art. 2, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 612, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 526, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 698, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 28, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 28, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1398, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Redesignated from Government Code Sec. 447.009 and reenacted and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 29, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 447 - State Energy Conservation Office › Section 447.008. Energy-Saving and Water-Saving Devices or Measures

Sec. 447.008.  ENERGY-SAVING AND WATER-SAVING DEVICES OR MEASURES.  (a)  On approval by the state energy conservation office, a state agency that reduces its energy or water expenses may use any funds saved by the agency from appropriated utility funds for the purchase of an energy-saving or water-saving device or measure.  For purposes of this section, "energy-saving or water-saving device or measure" means a device or measure that directly reduces:
(1)  energy or water costs;  or
(2)  the energy or water consumption of equipment, including a lighting, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning system, or other water-using system, without materially altering the quality of the equipment.
(b)  A state agency, in accordance with the recommendations of an energy or water audit, may purchase energy-saving and water-saving devices or measures from appropriated utility funds if the savings in utility funds projected by the audit will offset the purchase.  The agency shall retain in its files a copy of the recommendation and repayment schedule as evidence of the projected savings.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 52, art. 2, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 612, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 176, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 526, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 698, Sec. 7, eff. Aug. 28, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 23, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 28, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1398, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Redesignated from Government Code Sec. 447.010 and reenacted and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 29, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 447 - State Energy Conservation Office › Section 447.009. Energy and Water Management Planning; Reporting

Sec. 447.009.  ENERGY AND WATER MANAGEMENT PLANNING; REPORTING.  (a)  The state energy conservation office shall provide energy and water management planning assistance to a state agency or an institution of higher education, including assistance to:
(1)  the Department of Public Safety for energy emergency contingency planning, using state or federal funds when available; and
(2)  each state agency or institution of higher education in preparing comprehensive energy and water management plans.
(b)  The state energy conservation office shall prepare guidelines for preparation of the plan described in Subsection (a)(2) and develop a template for state agencies and institutions of higher education to use in creating the plan.  Each state agency and institution of higher education shall set percentage goals for reducing the agency's or institution's use of water, electricity, transportation fuel, and natural gas and include those goals in the agency's or institution's comprehensive energy and water management plan.
(c)  The comprehensive energy and water management plan described in Subsection (a)(2) shall be included in the five-year construction and major repair and rehabilitation plans for institutions of higher education as required by Section 61.0651, Education Code.
(d)  Not later than January 15 of each odd-numbered year, the state energy conservation office shall submit a report to the governor and the Legislative Budget Board on the status and effectiveness of the utility management and conservation efforts of state agencies and institutions of higher education.  The report must include information submitted to the office from each state agency and institution of higher education.  The office shall post the report on the office's Internet website.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 52, art. 2, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 612, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(45), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 698, Sec. 8, eff. Aug. 28, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 28, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1398, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Redesignated from Government Code Sec. 447.011 and reenacted and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 29, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1332 (S.B. 700), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 288 (S.B. 59), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 447 - State Energy Conservation Office › Section 447.012. Appliance Standards

Sec. 447.012.  APPLIANCE STANDARDS.  The state energy conservation office shall determine the feasibility and cost-benefit to consumers of setting appliance standards for appliances that are not currently regulated for energy efficiency in this state, if the office determines that the new standards would reduce the emission of air contaminants.  The office may not consider the feasibility and cost-benefit to consumers of setting appliance standards for air conditioning systems under this section.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 2129), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Subchapter A. General and Administrative Provisions › Section 448.001. Definitions

Sec. 448.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Advisory commission" means the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission.
(2)  "Antisemitism" means a certain perception of Jews that may be expressed as hatred toward Jews.  The term includes rhetorical and physical acts of antisemitism directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals or their property or toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.  Examples of antisemitism are included with the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's "Working Definition of Antisemitism" adopted on May 26, 2016.
(3)  "Commission" means the Texas Historical Commission.
(4)  "Genocide" means any of the following acts committed with intent to wholly or partly destroy a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group:
(A)  killing members of the group;
(B)  causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group;
(C)  deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to wholly or partly cause the group's physical destruction;
(D)  imposing measures intended to prevent births within the group; or
(E)  forcibly transferring children of the group to another group.
(5)  "Holocaust" means the killing of approximately six million Jews and millions of other persons during World War II by the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazis) and Nazi collaborators as part of a state-sponsored, systematic program of genocide and other acts of persecution, discrimination, violence, or other human rights violations committed by the Nazis and Nazi collaborators against those persons.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Subchapter A. General and Administrative Provisions › Section 448.002. Sunset Review

Sec. 448.002.  SUNSET REVIEW.  The advisory commission shall be reviewed during the period in which the Texas Historical Commission is reviewed under Chapter 325.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Subchapter A. General and Administrative Provisions › Section 448.003. Advisory Commission

Sec. 448.003.  ADVISORY COMMISSION.  The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission is established as an advisory commission to the commission.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Subchapter B. Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Section 448.051. Composition of Advisory Commission

Sec. 448.051.  COMPOSITION OF ADVISORY COMMISSION.  (a)  The governor shall appoint nine members to the advisory commission.
(b)  A member of the advisory commission must be a resident of this state.
(c)  The advisory commission must include members who:
(1)  have demonstrated a significant interest in and are knowledgeable about issues in the Jewish community and antisemitism;
(2)  have served prominently as leaders of or spokespersons for public or private organizations that serve members of religious, ethnic, national heritage, or social groups that were subjected to antisemitism, the Holocaust, or other genocides;
(3)  have significant professional experience in the field of Holocaust or genocide education;
(4)  represent liberators of Holocaust or other genocide victims; or
(5)  have demonstrated a significant, particular interest in Holocaust or genocide education.
(d)  The governor shall fill any vacancy in a position on the advisory commission for the unexpired portion of the term.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Subchapter B. Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Section 448.052. Terms

Sec. 448.052.  TERMS.  (a)  Advisory commission members serve staggered six-year terms with the terms of three members expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year.
(b)  An advisory commission member is eligible for reappointment to another term or part of a term.
(c)  An advisory commission member may not serve more than two consecutive terms.  For purposes of this subsection, a member is considered to have served a term only if the member served two or more years of the member's term.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Subchapter B. Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Section 448.053. Presiding Officer

Sec. 448.053.  PRESIDING OFFICER.  The governor shall designate a member of the advisory commission as presiding officer of the advisory commission to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Subchapter B. Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Section 448.054. Subcommittees

Sec. 448.054.  SUBCOMMITTEES.  The presiding officer of the advisory commission may appoint a subcommittee for any purpose consistent with the duties of the advisory commission under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Subchapter B. Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Section 448.055. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 448.055.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A member of the advisory commission is not entitled to compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for the travel expenses incurred by the member while transacting advisory commission business, as provided by the General Appropriations Act.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Subchapter B. Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Section 448.056. Meetings; Quorum; Public Access

Sec. 448.056.  MEETINGS; QUORUM; PUBLIC ACCESS.  (a)  The advisory commission shall meet at least quarterly at the times and places in this state the commission designates.
(b)  Five voting members of the advisory commission constitute a quorum for transacting advisory commission business.
(c)  The commission shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the advisory commission and speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the advisory commission.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Subchapter B. Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Section 448.057. Training

Sec. 448.057.  TRAINING.  Each member of the advisory commission shall complete the training program prescribed by the commission.  The program must provide the member with information on:
(1)  the role and duties of advisory commission members;
(2)  the functions of the advisory commission; and
(3)  the commission's oversight of the advisory commission.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Subchapter B. Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Section 448.058. Personnel

Sec. 448.058.  PERSONNEL.  The commission shall:
(1)  hire personnel as necessary to support the advisory commission in fulfilling its duties under this chapter, including establishing staffing levels, position titles, and salaries of the employees and managing and evaluating the employees; and
(2)  provide other administrative support to the advisory commission as necessary.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Commission and Advisory Commission; Funding › Section 448.102. Commission Powers and Duties

Sec. 448.102.  COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The commission shall adopt rules as necessary governing the operation of the advisory commission. The rules may include the delegation of certain final decisions and authorities to the advisory commission that are appropriate given the advisory commission's advisory status.
(b)  The commission, in coordination with the advisory commission, shall adopt rules, policies, and procedures for the matching grants program established to assist in the implementation of the goals and objectives of this chapter.  The commission must prescribe for the program an annual budget, a funding cycle, goals, award eligibility criteria, grant application and selection processes, requirements for in-kind services and matching fund waivers, maximum grant awards, conflict of interest policies, data collection and evaluation, and audits of grant recipients.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Commission and Advisory Commission; Funding › Section 448.103. Funding

Sec. 448.103.  FUNDING.  (a)  The commission may accept gifts and grants from a public or private source on behalf of the advisory commission for the advisory commission to use in performing the duties assigned to the advisory commission under this chapter.
(b)  All legislative appropriations to support the functions and activities of the advisory commission shall be made as part of the commission's legislative appropriations request process and disbursed to the commission.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Commission and Advisory Commission; Funding › Section 448.104. Commission Report; Audits

Sec. 448.104.  COMMISSION REPORT; AUDITS.  (a)  The commission shall include the activities of the advisory commission as authorized by Section 448.101 in the report the commission is required to submit under Section 442.005(n).
(b)  The advisory commission is subject to audit and evaluation by the commission or another appropriate state agency, including the state auditor's office.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 448 - Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Commission and Advisory Commission; Funding › Section 448.105. Contracts With Nonprofit Organizations

Sec. 448.105.  CONTRACTS WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.  (a)  The commission may contract with one or more nonprofit organizations to assist in fulfilling the advisory commission's duties under this chapter.
(b)  The commission shall adopt rules relating to contracts entered into under this section. The rules must require each contract to clearly establish:
(1)  the role of the nonprofit organization in assisting the advisory commission in fulfilling its duties under this chapter;
(2)  the nature of the relationship between the commission and the nonprofit organization;
(3)  the performance expectations for the nonprofit organization;
(4)  requirements and expectations regarding the nonprofit organization's employees;
(5)  the commission's expectations regarding ownership of any literature, media, or other products developed or produced by the nonprofit organization to assist the advisory commission in fulfilling its duties under this chapter;
(6)  the commission's long-term goals for the advisory commission and the nonprofit organization's role in meeting those goals;
(7)  a system for evaluating the nonprofit organization's overall performance, including the organization's effectiveness in meeting the performance expectations described by Subdivision (3); and
(8)  the types of support, other than financial support, the commission will provide to the nonprofit organization to assist in the fulfillment of the advisory commission's duties.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 450 - Educational Programs to Advance the Teaching of Texas History › Section 450.001. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 450.001.  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.  In this chapter "charitable historical organization" means an entity that:
(1)  is organized as a nonprofit organization;
(2)  has its main office at an institution of higher education, as that term is defined under Section 61.003, Education Code; and
(3)  maintains an established educational department that provides:
(A)  opportunities for students in this state to study and work to preserve the history, heritage, and symbols of this state; and
(B)  training and resources to assist educators in developing effective strategies to teach students about the heritage, history, and symbols of this state.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1015 (H.B. 2549), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 450 - Educational Programs to Advance the Teaching of Texas History › Section 450.002. Funding

Sec. 450.002.  FUNDING.  For the purposes of Subchapter I, Chapter 659:
(1)  a charitable historical organization is considered an eligible charitable organization entitled to participate in a state employee charitable campaign; and
(2)  a state employee is entitled to authorize a deduction for contributions to a charitable historical organization as a charitable contribution under Section 659.132, and the organization may use the contributions for the purpose of administering and providing educational outreach programs established by the organization.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1015 (H.B. 2549), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 451 - Texas 1836 Project › Section 451.001. Definitions

Sec. 451.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "1836 Project" means the advisory committee established under this chapter.
(2)  "Patriotic education" includes the:
(A)  presentation of the history of this state's founding and foundational principles;
(B)  examination of how this state has grown closer to those principles throughout its history; and
(C)  explanation of why commitment to those principles is beneficial and justified.
(3)  "State agency" means a department, commission, board, office, or other agency in the executive branch of state government that is created by the constitution or a statute of this state.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 818 (H.B. 2497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 451 - Texas 1836 Project › Section 451.002. Establishment

Sec. 451.002.  ESTABLISHMENT.  (a)  The 1836 Project is established as an advisory committee to promote patriotic education and increase awareness of the Texas values that continue to stimulate boundless prosperity across this state.
(b)  The 1836 Project is composed of nine members reflective of the diversity of the state. The governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives shall each appoint three members. The appointees may include persons in the private sector with relevant experience or subject matter expertise.
(c)  Members serve two-year terms and may not be removed except for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance.
(d)  The governor shall appoint one member of the 1836 Project as the presiding officer.
(e)  The presiding officer shall:
(1)  convene regular meetings of the 1836 Project; and
(2)  coordinate and direct the activities of the 1836 Project.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 818 (H.B. 2497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 451 - Texas 1836 Project › Section 451.003. Duties

Sec. 451.003.  DUTIES.  (a)  The 1836 Project shall:
(1)  promote awareness among residents of this state of the following as they relate to the history of prosperity and democratic freedom in this state:
(A)  Texas history, including the indigenous peoples of this state, the Spanish and Mexican heritage of this state, Tejanos, the African-American heritage of this state, the Texas War for Independence, Juneteenth, annexation of Texas by the United States, the Christian heritage of this state, and this state's heritage of keeping and bearing firearms in defense of life and liberty and for use in hunting;
(B)  the founding documents of this state;
(C)  the founders of this state;
(D)  state civics; and
(E)  the role of this state in passing and reauthorizing the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. Section 10101 et seq.), highlighting:
(i)  President Lyndon B. Johnson's signing of the act;
(ii)  President George W. Bush's 25-year extension of the act; and
(iii)  Congresswoman Barbara Jordan's successful efforts to broaden the act to include Spanish-speaking communities;
(2)  advise the governor on the core principles of the founding of this state and how those principles further enrich the lives of its residents;
(3)  facilitate the development and implementation of the Gubernatorial 1836 Award to recognize student knowledge of Texas Independence and other items listed in Subdivisions (1)(A)-(D);
(4)  advise state agencies with regard to their efforts to ensure patriotic education is provided to the public at state parks, battlefields, monuments, museums, installations, landmarks, cemeteries, and other places important to the Texas War for Independence and founding of this state, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law; and
(5)  facilitate, advise on, and promote other activities to support public knowledge of and patriotic education on the Texas War for Independence and founding of this state, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law.
(b)  In carrying out its duties under Subsection (a)(2), the project may solicit statements and contributions from intellectual and cultural figures.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 818 (H.B. 2497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 451 - Texas 1836 Project › Section 451.004. Funding; Compensation

Sec. 451.004.  FUNDING; COMPENSATION. (a) The Texas Education Agency shall provide funding and administrative support for the 1836 Project, including for the pamphlets described by Section 451.005, to the extent funds are available for those purposes.
(b)  A member of the 1836 Project is not entitled to compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for the travel expenses incurred by the member while transacting project business, as provided by the General Appropriations Act.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 818 (H.B. 2497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 451 - Texas 1836 Project › Section 451.005. Pamphlet

Sec. 451.005.  PAMPHLET.  Not later than September 1, 2022, the 1836 Project shall provide a pamphlet to the Texas Department of Public Safety that explains the significance of policy decisions made by this state that promote liberty and freedom for businesses and families. The contents must include:
(1)  an overview of Texas history and civics;
(2)  the legacy of economic prosperity in this state; and
(3)  the abundant opportunities for businesses and families in this state.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 818 (H.B. 2497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 451 - Texas 1836 Project › Section 451.006. Report

Sec. 451.006.  REPORT.  (a)  Not later than September 1, 2022, the 1836 Project shall prepare and produce a written report that includes:
(1)  a description of the activities of the project;
(2)  the findings and recommendations of the project;
(3)  a plan that identifies the best method of carrying out the duties under Sections 451.003(a)(1), (4), and (5);
(4)  any proposals for legislation; and
(5)  any other matter the project considers appropriate.
(b)  Subsequent to the report required under Subsection (a), the 1836 Project may prepare and produce additional reports the project considers appropriate.
(c)  The Texas Education Agency shall make a report described by this section available to the public on the agency's Internet website.
(d)  To the extent existing agency resources are available for this purpose, the Texas Education Agency may provide to the 1836 Project any agency resources necessary to prepare or produce a report described by this section.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 818 (H.B. 2497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle D - History, Culture, and Education › Chapter 451 - Texas 1836 Project › Section 451.007. Abolition; Expiration

Sec. 451.007.  ABOLITION; EXPIRATION. The 1836 Project is abolished and this chapter expires September 1, 2036.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 818 (H.B. 2497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs › Chapter 464 - Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory › Section 464.001. Definitions

Sec. 464.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Council" means the Technical Testing and Evaluation Council.
(2)  "Department" means the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
(3)  "Director" means the executive director of the department.
(4)  "Laboratory" means the State of Texas Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 762, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs › Chapter 464 - Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory › Section 464.002. Laboratory and Council

Sec. 464.002.  LABORATORY AND COUNCIL.  The State of Texas Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory is an agency of the state, and includes the Technical Testing and Evaluation Council.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs › Chapter 464 - Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory › Section 464.003. Composition of Laboratory

Sec. 464.003.  COMPOSITION OF LABORATORY.  (a)  The department may invite a college or university with facilities to perform tests or make evaluations described by this chapter to participate in laboratory testing and evaluation and to appoint a representative to serve as a member of the council.
(b)  A public college or university invited under this section may participate in the functions of the laboratory.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs › Chapter 464 - Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory › Section 464.004. Composition and Chairman of Council

Sec. 464.004.  COMPOSITION AND CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL.  (a)  The council is composed of members who are the laboratory operations directors of the colleges and universities participating in the laboratory.
(b)  The members of the council shall elect a chairman by a majority vote at a meeting called for that purpose.  The chairman serves for a term of two years.
(c)  A member of the council may not receive compensation for services on the council, but is entitled to reimbursement, from funds of the laboratory, for travel and subsistence expenses incurred in performance of official duties and services for the laboratory.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs › Chapter 464 - Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory › Section 464.005. Council Management and Performance of Laboratory Functions

Sec. 464.005.  COUNCIL MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF LABORATORY FUNCTIONS.  (a)  The council shall administer the business of the laboratory subject to the policies, controls, and direction of the department.
(b)  The council is responsible for the conduct of all tests and evaluations provided for by this chapter.  The council shall distribute test and evaluation responsibilities to member colleges and universities according to their abilities to perform the activities required.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs › Chapter 464 - Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory › Section 464.006. Testing and Evaluation of Materials, Products, and Systems

Sec. 464.006.  TESTING AND EVALUATION OF MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, AND SYSTEMS.  (a)  The laboratory shall be responsible for the testing and evaluation of building materials, products, and systems to establish performance capability based on the established and generally acceptable test standards adopted by the council and approved by the department.  The council shall report the results of these tests and evaluations to the department, which shall publish the test data and evaluations.
(b)  On receipt of a report under this section, the department shall issue an official performance certification statement.  The statement is a public record.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs › Chapter 464 - Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory › Section 464.007. Evaluation of Tests

Sec. 464.007.  EVALUATION OF TESTS.  (a)  The laboratory through its council may evaluate tests of building materials, products, and systems conducted by a public or private testing institution that is:
(1)  accredited or approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or the National Bureau of Standards;  or
(2)  included on a list of testing laboratories formulated by the council and the department.
(b)  On completion of an evaluation, the department shall review it and issue a performance certification statement.  The statement must approve the test if it meets test standards established by the council and department or disapprove the test if it does not meet these standards.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs › Chapter 464 - Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory › Section 464.008. Fees

Sec. 464.008.  FEES.  (a)  The department, with the advice of the council, shall establish a schedule of fees.
(b)  The fees shall be paid to the laboratory and deposited for the use of the laboratory in the administration, implementation, and enforcement of this chapter.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs › Chapter 466 - State Lottery › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 466.001. Short Title

Sec. 466.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the State Lottery Act.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.