Title GV, Government Code

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 bus…

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 comm…

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 em…

Sec. 448.101. DUTIES OF ADVISORY COMMISSION. (a) The advisory commission, under direction of the commission, shall: (1) conduct a study on antisemitism in this state and submit a report on the results of the study to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house…

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 …

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 appro…

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 ev…

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 unde…

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 …

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 de…

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 st…

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 …

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 …

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 Proj…

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 con…

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 meth…

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.

Sec. 452.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "commission" means the Texas Bicentennial Commission. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1350), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.

Sec. 452.002. COMMISSION. (a) The Texas Bicentennial Commission is composed of the following 23 members appointed as follows: (1) nine members of the public appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate; (2) three senators appointed by the lieutenant governo…

Sec. 452.003. TERMS. Appointed members of the commission serve staggered six-year terms with the terms of three members appointed by the governor, one member appointed by the lieutenant governor, and one member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives expiring on …

Sec. 452.004. PRESIDING OFFICER. (a) The governor shall appoint one member of the commission to serve as presiding officer. The presiding officer serves at the will of the governor. (b) If the presiding officer is absent from a meeting or is disabled, the members of the commissio…

Sec. 452.005. MEETINGS; QUORUM. (a) The commission shall meet at least quarterly and at other times at the call of the presiding officer or as provided by commission rule. (b) Chapter 551 applies to the commission. (c) Thirteen members of the commission constitute a quorum. Added…

Sec. 452.006. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT. (a) A member of the commission is not entitled to compensation for service on the commission but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing commission duties, subject to any applicable limitatio…

Sec. 452.007. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; STAFF. (a) The commission may employ an executive director to serve as the executive head of the commission and perform its administrative functions. (b) The executive director may employ staff necessary to administer the commission. Added by Act…

Sec. 452.008. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION. (a) The commission shall: (1) encourage individuals, private organizations, and local governmental bodies to organize activities celebrating the bicentennial of this state's independence; (2) assist individuals, private organizations…

Sec. 452.009. REPORT. Not later than September 1, 2037, the commission shall file a report with the governor and the legislature containing information about the effects of the bicentennial activities conducted in this state on the state's economy. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., …

Sec. 452.010. DONATIONS; GRANTS. The commission may solicit and accept, on behalf of the state, gifts, grants, and donations from any source to be used by the commission to perform its duties. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1350), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 202…

Sec. 452.011. RULES. The commission may adopt rules necessary to perform its functions. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1350), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.

Sec. 452.012. EXPIRATION. The commission is abolished and this chapter expires September 1, 2037. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1350), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.

Sec. 455.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "task force" means the governor's task force on the governance of early childhood education and care established under this chapter. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 916 (H.B. 117), Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2025.

Sec. 455.002. ESTABLISHMENT. (a) The governor's task force on the governance of early childhood education and care is established to address the governance and operational challenges of the early childhood education system in this state. (b) The task force is administratively att…

Sec. 455.003. MEMBERS. (a) The task force shall include a steering committee composed of the following members: (1) the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission; (2) the commissioner of the Texas Education Agency; (3) the chair of the Texas Workforce Com…

Sec. 455.004. POWERS AND DUTIES. (a) The task force shall: (1) examine governance and operational challenges in the early childhood education and care system, including federal and local child-care programs and regulations governing those programs; (2) develop and recommend stand…

Sec. 455.005. REPORT. Not later than December 1, 2026, the task force shall develop and submit to the legislature policy and budget recommendations designed to improve early childhood education and care governance that will: (1) facilitate and improve early childhood education an…

Sec. 455.006. EXPIRATION. The task force is abolished and this chapter expires September 1, 2027. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 916 (H.B. 117), Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2025.

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 St…

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.

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 o…

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 me…

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 evaluation…

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…

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 …

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, …

Sec. 465.0001. DEFINITIONS. (a) The definitions in Chapter 2001 apply to this chapter. (b) In this chapter: (1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code. (2) "Office" means the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office. (3) "Panel" mea…

Sec. 465.0051. ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE. The Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office is established as an office within the office of the governor. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 14), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.

Sec. 465.0052. PURPOSES OF OFFICE. (a) The office is established to: (1) identify and expand opportunities for implementing efficiencies in: (A) the process by which state agencies adopt rules; (B) the regulatory review process; and (C) the processes by which contested cases are …