Title GV, Government Code

Sec. 490D.051. ESTABLISHMENT OF "MADE IN TEXAS" LABELING PROGRAM. (a) The office shall establish and administer a "Made in Texas" labeling program. (b) In establishing the program, the office by rule shall: (1) establish criteria for determining whether a person may sell, adverti…

Sec. 490D.052. EXEMPT PRODUCTS. This chapter does not apply to or authorize the office to adopt rules governing the labeling of: (1) wine; or (2) Texas agricultural products, as defined by Section 12.0175, Agriculture Code. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 911 (H.B. 2194)…

Sec. 490E.001. PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a mechanism for state agencies to provide policy and technical assistance regarding compliance with endangered species laws and regulations to local and regional governmental entities and their communities engage…

Sec. 490E.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Endangered species" has the meaning assigned by Section 68.002, Parks and Wildlife Code. (2) "Task force" means the interagency task force on economic growth and endangered species created under this chapter. Added by Acts 2009, 8…

Sec. 490E.003. CREATION. (a) The task force on economic growth and endangered species is created and is composed of: (1) the comptroller; (2) the commissioner of agriculture; (3) the executive director of the Parks and Wildlife Department; (4) the executive director of the Texas …

Sec. 490E.004. FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES. (a) The task force may: (1) assess the economic impact on the state of federal, state, or local regulations relating to endangered species; (2) assist landowners and other persons in this state to identify, evaluate, and implement cost-efficie…

Sec. 490E.005. ADVISORY COMMITTEES. (a) With the advice of the task force, the comptroller may create advisory committees to assist the task force with its work. Of the members of an advisory committee: (1) one-third must be representatives of affected landowners; (2) one-third m…

Sec. 490E.006. COORDINATION WITH OTHER ENTITIES. (a) The task force shall work in coordination with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, institutions of higher education, and agriculture and conservation organizations in performing its functions and duties. (b) The Texas …

Sec. 490E.007. REPORTS. The task force may provide reports as needed on: (1) innovative programs to address endangered species issues while promoting economic growth; (2) the activities of the task force; and (3) recommendations for future programs or legislation. Added by Acts 2…

Sec. 490E.008. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. The comptroller's office shall provide administrative support to the task force. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (S.B. 2534), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Sec. 490F.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "commission" means the Texas 2036 Commission. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 978 (H.B. 2036), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 490F.002. CREATION OF COMMISSION; COMPOSITION. (a) The Texas 2036 Commission is created. (b) The commission is composed of the following members: (1) the presiding officer of the legislative standing committee in each house of the legislature with primary jurisdiction over h…

Sec. 490F.003. OFFICERS. The members serving under Section 490F.002(b)(1) shall serve as presiding officers of the commission and are entitled to vote on all matters before the commission. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 978 (H.B. 2036), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 490F.004. COMPENSATION. A member of the commission serves without compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing functions as a member of the commission, subject to any applicable limitation on reimbursement provided by…

Sec. 490F.005. MEETINGS. The commission shall meet at the call of the presiding officers and as provided by commission rule. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 978 (H.B. 2036), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 490F.006. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION. (a) The commission may adopt rules as necessary for its procedures. (b) The commission, with an emphasis on the changing demographics of this state, shall: (1) assess and identify future higher education and workforce needs in the s…

Sec. 490F.007. REPORTS. Not later than January 1 of each odd-numbered year, the commission shall report to the legislature its assessment of the state's ability to meet the future higher education and workforce needs of this state and its recommendations for meeting those needs, …

Sec. 490F.008. EXPIRATION. This chapter expires and the commission is abolished January 1, 2037. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 978 (H.B. 2036), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 490G.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the Economic Incentive Oversight Board. (2) "Monetary incentive" means a grant, loan, or other form of monetary incentive paid from state revenues, including a state trust fund, that a business entity or other person …

Sec. 490G.002. ESTABLISHMENT AND COMPOSITION. (a) The Economic Incentive Oversight Board is an advisory body composed of nine members as follows: (1) two public members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, one of whom must be from a rural county; (2) two publ…

Sec. 490G.003. PRESIDING OFFICER. The governor shall appoint the presiding officer of the board. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 26), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2015.

Sec. 490G.004. MEETINGS. (a) The board shall meet at least annually at the call of the presiding officer. (b) The board may hold a meeting by telephone conference call or videoconference. (c) A board meeting held under Subsection (b) is subject to the requirements of Subchapter F…

Sec. 490G.005. REVIEW OF CERTAIN STATE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS; PERFORMANCE MATRIX. (a) The board shall examine the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and funds administered by the office of the governor, the comptroller, or the Department of Agriculture that award to business e…

Sec. 490G.006. SCHEDULE OF REVIEW; RECOMMENDATION TO LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE. (a) The board shall develop a schedule for the periodic review of each state incentive program or fund described by Section 490G.005 for the purposes of making recommendations on whether to continue…

Sec. 490G.007. BIENNIAL REPORT. Not later than January 1 of each odd-numbered year, the board shall submit to the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and each standing committee of the senate and house of representatives with primary jurisdiction ove…

Sec. 490G.008. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. (a) A member of the board who has a substantial interest in a business entity or other person that previously applied for or received a state monetary or tax incentive from a program or fund subject to review by the board shall disclose that …

Sec. 490G.009. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION. The provision of information that is confidential by law to the board does not affect the confidentiality of the information. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 26), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2015.

Sec. 490I.0101. THRESHOLD SPEED FOR BROADBAND SERVICE. (a) For purposes of this chapter, subject to Subsection (b), "broadband service" means Internet service with the capability of providing a: (1) speed of not less than 100 megabits per second for a download; (2) speed of not l…

Sec. 490I.0102. OFFICE. (a) The broadband development office is an office within the comptroller's office. (b) The comptroller may employ additional employees necessary for the discharge of the duties of the broadband development office. (c) The broadband development office: (1) …

Sec. 490I.0103. POWERS AND DUTIES. (a) The broadband development office shall: (1) serve as a resource for information regarding broadband service and digital connectivity in this state; (2) engage in outreach to communities regarding the expansion, adoption, affordability, and u…

Sec. 490I.0104. PARTICIPATION IN PROCEEDINGS OF FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. (a) The broadband development office may monitor, participate in, and provide input in proceedings of the Federal Communications Commission related to the geographic availability and deployment of …

Sec. 490I.0105. BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT MAP. (a) The broadband development office shall create, update annually, and publish on the comptroller's Internet website a map classifying each broadband serviceable location in this state as: (1) an unserved location if the location: (A) d…

Sec. 490I.01051. MAP OF LOCATIONS RECEIVING BROADBAND AND CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES; REPORT. (a) The Public Utility Commission of Texas shall create, update annually, and publish on the commission's Internet website a map that shows locations in this state that are: (1)…

Sec. 490I.0106. BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. (a) The broadband development office shall establish a program to award contracts, grants, low-interest loans, and other financial incentives for the purpose of expanding access to and adoption of broadband service. (a-1) The office …

Sec. 490I.01061. EXISTING FEDERAL FUNDING; REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (a) The broadband development office may award a grant, loan, or other financial incentive for deployment of last-mile broadband service for a location that is subject to a federal commitment to deploy qualifying …

Sec. 490I.01062. FIBER OPTIC PREFERENCE. (a) The broadband development office shall prioritize broadband infrastructure projects that connect each end-user location using end-to-end fiber optic facilities that meet speed, latency, reliability, consistency, scalability, and relate…

Sec. 490I.0107. STATE BROADBAND PLAN. (a) The broadband development office shall prepare, update, and publish on the comptroller's Internet website a state broadband plan that establishes long-term goals for greater access to and adoption, affordability, and use of broadband serv…

Sec. 490I.0108. BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT. (a) The broadband development account is an account in the general revenue fund. (b) The account consists of: (1) appropriations of money to the account by the legislature; (2) gifts, donations, and grants, including federal grants; …

Sec. 490I.0109. RULEMAKING. The comptroller may adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 5), Sec. 5, eff. June 15, 2021.

Sec. 491.001. DEFINITIONS. (a) In this subtitle, except for Chapter 511: (1) "Board" means the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, except as provided by Section 508.001. (2) "Community justice assistance division" means the community justice assistance division of the department. (3…

Sec. 492.001. CONTROL OVER DEPARTMENT. The board governs the department. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 212, Sec. 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 10.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.

Sec. 492.0011. PRIVATE SECTOR PRISON INDUSTRIES PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. (a) The board shall approve, certify, and supervise private sector prison industries programs operated by the department, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and county correctional facilities in accordance wi…

Sec. 492.002. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS. (a) The board is composed of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. At least two members must have significant business or corporate experience. The governor may not appoint mo…

Sec. 492.003. ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP; REMOVAL. (a) Each member of the board must be representative of the general public. A person is not eligible for appointment as a member if the person or the person's spouse: (1) is a person, other than a judge participating in the manage…

Sec. 492.0031. TRAINING PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS. (a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the board may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the board until the person completes a training program that complies …

Sec. 492.004. NOTICE OF QUALIFICATIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES. The executive director or the executive director's designee shall provide to members of the board and to agency employees, as often as necessary, information regarding requirements for office or employment under this subti…