Title GV, Government Code

Sec. 437.357. DESIGN; RIBBONS. (a) The department shall design and have manufactured the medals, awards, decorations, and ribbons awarded under this subchapter and others that the adjutant general has approved for award. (b) The department may purchase or replace medals, awards, …

Sec. 437.401. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Commission" means the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division. (2) "Complainant" means an individual who brings an action or proceeding under this subchapter. (3) "Respondent" means the person charged in a complaint fil…

Sec. 437.402. FILING OF COMPLAINT; FORM AND CONTENT; SERVICE. (a) A person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful employment practice under Section 437.204 or the person's agent may file a complaint with the commission. (b) The complaint must be in writing and made under oath. (…

Sec. 437.403. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The use of alternative means of dispute resolution, including settlement negotiations, conciliation, facilitation, mediation, fact-finding, minitrials, and arbitration, is encouraged to resolve disputes arising under Section 437.204. …

Sec. 437.404. INVESTIGATION BY COMMISSION. The commission shall investigate a complaint arising under Section 437.204 and determine if there is reasonable cause to believe that the respondent engaged in an unlawful employment practice as alleged in the complaint. Added by Acts 20…

Sec. 437.405. LACK OF REASONABLE CAUSE; DISMISSAL OF COMPLAINT. (a) If, after investigation, the commission determines that reasonable cause does not exist to believe that the respondent engaged in an unlawful employment practice under Section 437.204 as alleged in a complaint, t…

Sec. 437.406. DETERMINATION OF REASONABLE CAUSE; REVIEW BY PANEL. If, after investigation, the commission determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that the respondent engaged in an unlawful employment practice under Section 437.204 as alleged in a complaint, the commi…

Sec. 437.407. RESOLUTION BY INFORMAL METHODS. (a) If a determination of reasonable cause is made, the commission shall endeavor to eliminate the alleged unlawful employment practice arising under Section 437.204 by informal methods of conference, conciliation, and persuasion. (b)…

Sec. 437.408. NOTICE OF DISMISSAL OR UNRESOLVED COMPLAINT. If the commission dismisses a complaint or does not resolve the complaint, the commission shall inform the complainant of the dismissal or failure to resolve the complaint in writing by certified mail. Added by Acts 2011,…

Sec. 437.409. TEMPORARY INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. (a) If the commission concludes from a preliminary investigation of an unlawful employment practice arising under Section 437.204 alleged in a complaint that prompt judicial action is necessary, the commission shall file a petition seeki…

Sec. 437.410. CIVIL ACTION BY COMMISSION. (a) The commission may bring a civil action against a respondent if: (1) the commission determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that the respondent engaged in an unlawful employment practice under Section 437.204; and (2) the…

Sec. 437.411. NOTICE OF COMPLAINANT'S RIGHT TO FILE CIVIL ACTION. (a) A complainant who receives notice under Section 437.408 that the complaint is dismissed or not resolved is entitled to request from the commission a written notice of the complainant's right to file a civil act…

Sec. 437.412. CIVIL ACTION BY COMPLAINANT. Within 60 days after the date a notice of the right to file a civil action is received, the complainant may bring a civil action against the respondent. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1281 (H.B. 1178), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 201…

Sec. 437.413. COMMISSION'S INTERVENTION IN CIVIL ACTION BY COMPLAINANT. After receipt of a timely application, a court may permit the commission to intervene in a civil action filed under Section 437.412 if: (1) the commission certifies that the case is of general public importan…

Sec. 437.414. ASSIGNMENT TO EARLY HEARING. The court shall set an action brought under this subchapter for hearing at the earliest practicable date to expedite the action. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1281 (H.B. 1178), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2011. Transferred, redesign…

Sec. 437.415. INJUNCTION; EQUITABLE RELIEF. (a) On finding that a respondent engaged in an unlawful employment practice under Section 437.204 as alleged in a complaint, a court may: (1) prohibit by injunction the respondent from engaging in an unlawful employment practice under S…

Sec. 437.416. COMPENSATORY AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES. (a) On finding that a respondent engaged in an intentional unlawful employment practice under Section 437.204 as alleged in a complaint, a court may, as provided by this section, award: (1) compensatory damages; and (2) punitive da…

Sec. 437.417. ATTORNEY'S FEES; COSTS. (a) In a proceeding under this subchapter, a court may allow the prevailing party, other than the commission, a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs. (b) The state, a state agency, or a political subdivision is liable for costs, inc…

Sec. 437.418. COMPELLED COMPLIANCE. If an employer fails to comply with a court order issued under this subchapter, a party to the action or the commission, on the written request of a person aggrieved by the failure, may commence proceedings to compel compliance with the order. …

Sec. 437.419. TRIAL DE NOVO. (a) A judicial proceeding under this subchapter is by trial de novo. (b) A commission finding, recommendation, determination, or other action is not binding on a court. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1281 (H.B. 1178), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2…

Sec. 438.001. SHORT TITLE. This chapter may be cited as the Texas Geopolitical Conflict Stress Test Act. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 94 (S.B. 2312), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.

Sec. 438.002. POLICY STATEMENT. (a) It is the policy of this state to support the civilian and military command of the United States and its efforts to promote and maintain prosperity, peace, and security for the United States and its allies. It is the policy of this state to enh…

Sec. 438.003. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Advisory committee" means the Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict established under this chapter. (2) "Critical infrastructure" means a publicly or privately owned system or asset, whether physical or virtual, so vita…

Sec. 438.101. ESTABLISHMENT OF TEXAS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON GEOPOLITICAL CONFLICT. (a) The Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict is established to: (1) develop state security strategies and policies before a geopolitical conflict occurs; and (2) collect and prepare inf…

Sec. 438.102. ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMPOSITION AND ADMINISTRATION. (a) The advisory committee consists of the following nine members: (1) one member appointed by the governor; (2) a representative of the Texas National Guard, appointed by the governor; (3) two members appointed by …

Sec. 438.103. TERMS; VACANCY. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the appointed advisory committee members shall serve for a term of two years. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to the advisory committee members described by Sections 438.102(a)(5), (6), and (7). (c) If a va…

Sec. 438.104. ADVISORY COMMITTEE OFFICERS. (a) The adjutant general or the adjutant general's designee serving on the advisory committee under Section 438.102(a)(5) shall serve as chair of the advisory committee. (b) The lieutenant governor shall designate one appointee to serve …

Sec. 438.105. REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES. A member of the advisory committee is not entitled to compensation for service on the committee but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing committee duties as provided by the General Appropri…

Sec. 438.106. MEETINGS. (a) The advisory committee shall meet at least once every three months, with additional meetings on the call of: (1) a majority of the members of the advisory committee; or (2) the governor. (b) Advisory committee meetings are not subject to Chapter 551. A…

Sec. 438.107. GIFTS AND GRANTS. The advisory committee may accept gifts, grants, and donations to pay for the advisory committee's activities under this chapter. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 94 (S.B. 2312), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTI…

Sec. 438.201. GENERAL POWERS. (a) The advisory committee may consult with and retain external advisors to provide expertise and collaborative research support. (b) The advisory committee may conduct field investigations, hold hearings, receive testimony in any form, consult with …

Sec. 438.202. TABLETOP EXERCISE; REPORT. (a) The advisory committee, with assistance from the Texas National Guard, shall conduct a tabletop exercise centered on an invasion by a foreign adversary. The exercise must explore the following scenarios: (1) a scenario that would resul…

Sec. 438.203. SUPPLY CHAINS AND CRITICAL PROCUREMENTS AUDIT; REPORT. (a) The advisory committee, with assistance from the adjutant general, shall investigate critical procurements supplied through a state supply chain that would be disrupted in the event of a geopolitical conflic…

Sec. 438.204. DRUG SUPPLY CHAIN AUDIT; REPORT. (a) In this section, "company subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign adversary" includes a state-owned enterprise of a foreign adversary, a company domiciled or headquartered in the territory of a foreign adversary, or any wholly o…

Sec. 438.205. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION AUDIT; REPORT. (a) The advisory committee shall investigate potential threats to critical infrastructure in this state in the event of a geopolitical conflict. (b) The advisory committee shall produce and submit to the governor a r…

Sec. 438.206. OTHER INVESTIGATIONS. The advisory committee may investigate additional matters at its own discretion on a majority vote of the committee. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 94 (S.B. 2312), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.

Sec. 438.207. SUBPOENA. (a) The advisory committee may compel by subpoena the attendance of a relevant witness at a hearing or the production for inspection or copying of a record that is relevant to the advisory committee's duties under this chapter. (b) The advisory committee, …

Sec. 438.208. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), any research, data, reports, findings, and other information provided to or produced by the advisory committee: (1) is confidential and excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021; and (…

Sec. 438.209. PUBLIC REPORT AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS. (a) Notwithstanding Section 438.208 and subject to Subsections (b) and (c), the advisory committee shall make available an annual report with narrative and summary findings from the advisory committee's investigations for th…

Sec. 438.210. EXPIRATION. The advisory committee is abolished and this chapter expires September 1, 2029. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 94 (S.B. 2312), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.

Sec. 441.001. COMMISSION; MEMBERS. (a) The Texas State Library and Archives Commission is composed of seven members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. All seven members must be representatives of the general public. A person is not eligible for a…

Sec. 441.0011. TRAINING FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS. (a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the commission may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the commission until the person completes a training program t…

Sec. 441.002. DIRECTOR AND LIBRARIAN. (a) The commission shall appoint a director and librarian. (b) The director and librarian is the executive and administrative officer of the commission and shall discharge the administrative and executive functions of the commission. (c) To b…

Sec. 441.003. EMPLOYEES. (a) Subject to the approval of the commission, the director and librarian shall appoint an assistant state librarian, a state archivist, a state records administrator, and other assistants and employees necessary to fulfill the duties of the commission an…

Sec. 441.004. CAREER LADDER; PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS. (a) The director and librarian or the director and librarian's designee shall develop an intra-agency career ladder program that addresses opportunities for mobility and advancement for employees within the commission. The pro…

Sec. 441.005. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT; EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. (a) The director and librarian or the director and librarian's designee shall provide to members of the commission and to commission employees, as often as necessary, information regarding their qualification for o…