Title GV, Government Code

Sec. 444.013. ACCESSIBILITY. The commission shall comply with federal and state laws related to program and facility accessibility. The executive director shall also prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how a person who does not speak English can be provided reasona…

Sec. 444.014. TRAINING. (a) The commission shall establish a training program for commission members. (b) 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 comm…

Sec. 444.015. USE OF TECHNOLOGY. The commission shall implement a policy requiring the commission to use appropriate technological solutions to improve the commission's ability to perform its functions. The policy must ensure that the public is able to interact with the commissio…

Sec. 444.016. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION POLICY. (a) The commission shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of: (1) negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008 for the adoption of commission rules; and (2) appropriate altern…

Sec. 444.021. GENERAL DUTIES. (a) The commission shall: (1) foster the development of a receptive climate for the arts that will culturally enrich and benefit state citizens in their daily lives; (2) make visits and vacations to the state more appealing to the world; (3) attract,…

Sec. 444.022. GATHERING OF INFORMATION. The commission may conduct research, investigations, and inquiries necessary to inform the commission of the development of the arts in the state. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

Sec. 444.023. COMMITTEES; CONSULTANTS. (a) The commission may appoint committees from its membership and prescribe their duties. (b) The commission may appoint consultants to the commission. In appointing consultants, the commission shall attempt to achieve representation from ea…

Sec. 444.024. GRANTS. (a) The commission may award grants in accordance with the commission's mission to advance the state economically and culturally by investing in the arts in this state. (a-1) An applicant for a grant of money from the commission shall specify in the grant ap…

Sec. 444.025. DONATIONS; APPROPRIATIONS; LICENSING AND SALES REVENUE; AUDIT. (a) The commission may accept on behalf of the state donations of money, property, and art objects as it determines best further the orderly development of the artistic resources of the state. Money paid…

Sec. 444.027. TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE ARTS OPERATING FUND. (a) The Texas Commission on the Arts operating fund is a special fund in the state treasury. (b) Money deposited to the credit of the operating fund may be appropriated only to carry out the commission's powers and duties…

Sec. 444.029. EXPENDITURES FOR FINE ARTS PROJECTS ON CERTAIN PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. (a) Any using agency exempt from Chapter 2166 under Section 2166.003 and any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state undertaking a public construction project est…

Sec. 444.030. MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH OTHER STATE AGENCIES. (a) The commission shall initiate negotiations for and enter into a memorandum of understanding with each state agency involved in the arts to cooperate in program planning and budgeting. (b) The commission shall…

Sec. 444.031. CULTURAL AND FINE ARTS DISTRICT PROGRAM. (a) The commission shall develop a cultural and fine arts district program to designate districts that significantly contribute to the culture and fine arts of this state. (b) The commission shall develop: (1) eligibility cri…

Sec. 444.032. TEXAS MUSIC PROJECT. (a) The commission shall develop and implement a Texas music compact disc project under which the commission shall create, promote, and distribute a series of compact discs that feature the work of established and emerging music artists of this …

Sec. 445.001. MUSEUM. (a) The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is established for the purpose of educating and engaging visitors in the exciting and unique story of Texas and displaying objects and information relating to the history of Texas. (b) The museum shall provide e…

Sec. 445.002. GOVERNANCE. (a) The State Preservation Board shall govern and provide for the operation of the museum. (b) Except to the extent of conflict with this chapter, the board and the executive director of the board have the same powers and duties in relation to the museum…

Sec. 445.003. VENDING FACILITIES. (a) In addition to exhibits and theaters, the museum may operate: (1) a gift shop; (2) food services, including one or more restaurants, cafeterias, and vending machines; (3) pay station telephones; (4) automated teller machines (ATMs); and (5) o…

Sec. 445.004. THEATERS; FILMS AND OTHER PRODUCTS. (a) The museum may operate one or more film theaters, including a large-format theater. (b) In addition to films connected with Texas history, the museum may exhibit commercially produced entertainment films in museum theaters. (c…

Sec. 445.005. MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS. Marketing and publicity of the museum's exhibits, programs, and activities is essential to the museum's statutory objectives. For that purpose, the museum may: (1) employ public relations personnel; (2) publish brochures, books, and p…

Sec. 445.006. TOURS; PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION. The museum may provide parking for visitors and, in cooperation with other public and private authorities, may participate in providing for tour transportation of visitors between other historical and cultural sites. Added by Acts …

Sec. 445.007. PRIVATE EVENTS. (a) The museum may rent all or part of the museum facility at various times for private events. The museum may restrict public access to that part of the facility rented for a private event. (b) The museum may provide for the sale, gift, possession, …

Sec. 445.008. INSURANCE. The museum may purchase insurance policies to insure the museum buildings and contents and other personal property against any insurable risk, including insurance covering historical artifacts, art, or other items on loan to the museum. Added by Acts 1999…

Sec. 445.009. CONTRACTS. The museum may contract with public or private entities to the extent necessary or convenient to the operation of the museum's exhibits, programs, activities, and facilities, including contracts for the acquisition by purchase or loan of items for exhibit…

Sec. 445.010. PROGRAM AND FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY. The museum shall comply with federal and state laws related to program and facility accessibility. The museum shall prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how a person who does not speak English can be provided reasona…

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…

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 pu…

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 …

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.

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.…

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…

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 re…

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 estab…

Sec. 447.004. DESIGN STANDARDS. (a) The state energy conservation office shall establish and publish mandatory energy and water conservation design standards for each new state building or major renovation project, including a new building or major renovation project of a state-s…

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 th…

Sec. 447.006. ADDITIONAL ENERGY AND WATER SERVICES. (a) The state energy conservation office may provide additional energy and water services, including: (1) training of designated state employees in energy and water management, energy-accounting techniques, water-accounting tech…

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 per…

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-…

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 Saf…

Sec. 447.010. FUEL SAVINGS FOR STATE AGENCIES. (a) In this section and in Section 447.011: (1) "Cost-effective" means resulting in fuel consumption reduction with a projected savings in fuel cost over a one-year period that exceeds the cost of purchasing and using a technology. (…

Sec. 447.011. FIELD DEMONSTRATIONS. (a) Under the direction of the state energy conservation office, the Texas Department of Transportation shall demonstrate the effectiveness of at least four fuel-saving technologies on a combined maximum of 100 motor vehicles or non-road diesel…

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 …

Sec. 447.013. ADVANCED CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT GRANT AND LOAN PROGRAM. (a) In this section: (1) "Account" means the advanced clean energy project account established under this section. (2) "Advanced clean energy project" has the meaning assigned by Section 382.003, Health and Safet…

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 phy…

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.

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. SUBCHAPTER B. TEXAS HOLOCAU…

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 signif…