Texas Administrative Code

(a) The attorney general shall promptly render a decision requested under this subchapter, not later than the 45th business day after the date of receiving the request for a decision. (b) The attorney general shall issue a written decision and shall provide a copy of the decision…

(a) The attorney general shall notify the governmental body in writing of a request for a decision and provide the governmental body a copy of the request for a decision within a reasonable time but not later than the 5th business day after the date of receiving the request for a…

(a) Within a reasonable time but not later than the 10th business day after the date of receiving the attorney general's written notice of the request for a decision, a governmental body shall: (1) submit to the attorney general: (A) written comments stating the law that deems th…

(a) The attorney general may determine whether a governmental body's submission of information under § 63.4 (a) of this subchapter is sufficient to render a decision. (b) If the attorney general determines that information in addition to that required by § 63.4 (a) of this subcha…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings: (1) "Governmental body" means a governmental body as defined in Texas Government Code § 552.003(1) . (2) "Request for decision" means a request for an attorney general open records dec…

(a) If a governmental body that receives a written request for information from a legislative requestor under Texas Government Code § 552.008 determines the requested information is confidential and requires the legislative requestor to sign a confidentiality agreement, the legis…

(a) The attorney general shall promptly render a decision requested under this subchapter, not later than the 45th business day after the date of receiving the request for review. (b) The attorney general shall issue a written decision and shall provide a copy of the decision to …

(a) The attorney general may determine whether a governmental body's submission of information under § 63.14 (a) of this subchapter is sufficient to render a decision. (b) If the attorney general determines that information in addition to that required by § 63.14 (a) of this subc…

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) AAFCO Dog and Cat Food Nutritional Profiles--Practical standard nutrient profiles for dog and cat foods based on commonly used ingredie…

(a) The quantity statement and product name must be shown on the principal display panel. All other required information may be placed elsewhere on the label but shall be sufficiently conspicuous as to render it easily read by the average purchaser under ordinary conditions of pu…

(a) Caloric Terms (1) "Light" (A) A dog food product which bears on its label the terms "light", "lite", "low calorie", or words of similar designation shall: (i) contain no more than 3100 kcal ME/kg for products containing less than 20% moisture, no more but less than 65% moistu…

(a) If a governmental body redacts or withholds information under Texas Government Code §§ 552.024(c)(2) , 552.1175(f) , 552.130(c) , 552.136(c) , or 552.138(c) without requesting a decision from the attorney general about whether the information may be redacted or withheld, the …

This chapter applies to the administration of the Texas Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) created by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure chapter 58, subchapter B. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) adopts this chapter pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure article 58…

(a) An attorney may not represent two or more beneficiaries with adverse claims for death benefits, since such representation constitutes a conflict of interest. (b) An attorney who violates this section will be ordered to withdraw entirely, and may be subjected to disciplinary a…

(a) A claimant may discharge an attorney at any time. The claimant shall notify the board in writing, and explain the reasons for the discharge. (b) When a dispute arises between or among two or more attorneys employed by a claimant, the attorney presenting the earliest executed …

A state or local agency that accepts an ACP participant's substitute post office box address is responsible for the administration of its rules and regulations in compliance with Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 58. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 64.8 Adopted by Texas Registe…

A participant who desires to register to vote is responsible for compliance with the requirements of the registrar of the county in which the participant resides and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Instructions and forms for are published onli…

(a) The ACP assists victims of family violence, sexual offenses, stalking, and trafficking of persons by authorizing the use of an OAG-maintained confidential mailing address. (b) The OAG will: (1) designate a substitute post office box address for participants to use in place of…

(a) A participant may be excluded from participation in the ACP if: (1) mail forwarded to the participant by the OAG is returned as undeliverable on at least four occasions; (2) the participant changes the participant's true residential address as provided in the application file…

A state or local agency must accept the substitute post office box address designated by the OAG if the substitute address is presented to the agency by a participant in place of the participant's true residential, business, or school address. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 64.4 Adop…

(a) An agency may seek an exemption determination from the OAG under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 58.053(a) to require a participant to provide the participant's true residential, business, or school address. To seek an exemption determination, the agency must file an…

(a) If an agency is denied an exemption under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 58.053(b), an agency has 30 days from the date of the exemption denial to submit a written request for reconsideration to the OAG, along with supporting documentation. The OAG may require addit…

The OAG will forward only first-class mail to a participant. For any non-first-class mail that OAG receives, OAG will take action in accordance with USPS laws, regulations, and guidelines, including, but not limited to, returning mail to the sender or refusing to accept delivery …

(a) Pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 58.061, the OAG will disclose a participant's true residential, business, or school address if requested by: (1) a law enforcement agency; (2) the Department of Family and Protective Services for the purpose of conducting a…

(a) The OAG will destroy all information relating to a participant on the third anniversary of the date participation in the ACP ends. (b) The OAG will destroy all information relating to a denied application on the third anniversary of the date of the denial. Notes 1 Tex. Admin.…

(a) An ACP applicant or participant has 30 days from the date of the OAG's denial or cancellation to seek reconsideration. The OAG may require additional information as deemed necessary. If the applicant or participant fails to seek reconsideration within the 30-day time period, …

To renew a certification under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 58.059(c), an ACP participant must submit a new application that complies with §64.10. An applicant may use the same incident of family violence, sexual offense, stalking, or trafficking of persons as the bas…

(a) An application must be submitted through the form published on the OAG website, and must be signed, dated, and affirm the following: (1) the applicant fears for the safety of the applicant, the applicant's child, or another person in the applicant's household because of threa…

(a) The OAG will review and, if appropriate, approve the applicant's application and certify the applicant's participation in the ACP. (b) Upon certification into the ACP, the OAG will issue an ACP authorization card (ACP card) to the ACP participant. The ACP card is valid as lon…

(a) The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings: (1) "Applicant" is a person who submits an application to the OAG to enroll in the ACP. (2) "Application" is the document requesting to participate in the ACP, including all information and…

(a) An applicant is eligible for participation in the ACP if: (1) they have met with a victim's assistance counselor from an entity that is identified by the OAG as one that provides shelter housing, civil legal services, or counseling to victims of family violence, sexual assaul…

A participant may withdraw from participation in the ACP at any time by submitting a signed written request. A Withdrawal Form is located on the OAG website but is not required. Notes 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 64.31 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 47, Number 38, September 23, 2022, …

(a) For all wildlife resources taken for which there is a possession limit, the possession limit shall not apply after the wildlife resource has reached the possessor's permanent residence and is finally processed. (b) Under authority of Parks and Wildlife Code, § 42.0177, the ta…

(a) A person who violates a provision of this division or a condition of a deer breeder's permit, DMP, Triple T permit, TTP permit, herd plan, or custom testing plan commits an offense and is subject to the penalties prescribed by the applicable provisions of the Parks and Wildli…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Aerial Management Permit (AMP)--A permit issued by the department to count, photograph, relocate, capture, hunt or take wildlife or …

(a) A person who holds an AMP is authorized to engage in the management of wildlife and exotic animals by the use of aircraft only on the tract(s) of land specified in the LOA. The AMP must be carried in an aircraft when the aircraft is engaged in activities authorized by the AMP…

(a) Upon the filing of a properly executed application and payment of the fee specified by § 53.15 of this title (relating to Miscellaneous Fisheries and Wildlife Licenses and Permits), the department may issue or renew an AMP to an individual if: (1) the applicant will use the A…

(a) Prior to managing wildlife or exotic animals, an AMP holder must submit to the department, on a department-approved form, an LOA for each tract of land where AMP activities are proposed to take place and may not conduct AMP activities until the department has approved the LOA…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. All other words and terms shall have the meanings assigned in § 65.3 of this title (relating to Statewide Hunting and Fishing Proclamati…

(a) Definitions. The following words and terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. All other words and terms in this section shall have the meanings assigned in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (1) Aggregate acreage--Contiguous tra…

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. All other words and terms in this chapter shall have the meanings assigned in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (1) Arrow gun--A device th…

(a) Zones. (1) North Zone: That portion of the state north of a line beginning at the International Bridge south of Fort Hancock; thence north along FM 1088 to State Highway 20; thence west along State Highway 20 to State Highway 148; thence north along State Highway 148 to Inter…

(a) Zone Boundaries.(1) High Plains Mallard Management Unit (HPMMU): that portion of Texas lying west of a line from the international toll bridge at Del Rio, thence northward following U.S. Highway 277 to Abilene, State Highway 351 and State Highway 6 to Albany, and U.S. Highway…

(a) Zone boundaries. (1) Western Zone: that portion of Texas lying west of a line from the international toll bridge at Laredo, thence northward following IH 35 and 35W to Fort Worth, thence northwest along U.S. Highways 81 and 287 to Bowie, thence northward along U.S. Highway 81…

(a) Special Youth Waterfowl Season. There shall be a Special Youth Season for waterfowl, during which the hunting, taking, and possession of geese, ducks, mergansers, and coots is restricted to licensed hunters 16 years of age and younger accompanied by a person 18 years of age o…

(a) Zone Boundaries. (1) Zone A: that portion of Texas lying west of a line beginning at the international toll bridge at Laredo, thence northeast along U.S. Highway 81 to its junction with Interstate Highway 35 in Laredo, thence north along Interstate Highway 35 to its junction …

(a) Gallinules (moorhen or common gallinule and purple gallinule) may be taken in any county of this state during the season established in this subsection. (1) Season dates: September 14-29 and November 2 - December 25, 2024. (2) Daily bag limit: 15 in the aggregate. (b) Rails m…