Title GV, Government Code

Sec. 662.108. MINORITY CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. (a) April is Minority Cancer Awareness Month to increase awareness of cancer in minority populations and encourage funding of education and earlier and more effective diagnosis and treatment of cancer. (b) Minority Cancer Awareness M…

Sec. 662.109. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES HISTORY AND AWARENESS MONTH. (a) October is Persons with Disabilities History and Awareness Month to: (1) increase public awareness of the many achievements of people with disabilities; (2) encourage public understanding of the disability r…

Sec. 662.110. POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AWARENESS MONTH. (a) May is Postpartum Depression Awareness Month to increase awareness of postpartum depression and to encourage: (1) the identification of signs, symptoms, and treatment options for postpartum depression; (2) the creation and …

Sec. 662.111. SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH. (a) April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month to increase awareness and prevention of sexual assault. (b) Sexual Assault Awareness Month may be regularly observed through appropriate activities in public schools and other places to incr…

Sec. 662.112. BLEEDING DISORDERS AWARENESS MONTH. (a) March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month to increase awareness of genetic disorders that prevent a person's blood from clotting properly and to encourage: (1) research for treatments and cures of bleeding disorders; and (2)…

Sec. 662.113. NEONATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH. June is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness Month to increase awareness of neonatal abstinence syndrome and to encourage: (1) awareness of the dangers of opioid and substance abuse during pregnancy to prevent neonatal…

Sec. 662.114. UTERINE FIBROIDS AWARENESS MONTH. (a) July is Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month to increase awareness of uterine fibroids and to: (1) encourage education and research on uterine fibroids; (2) improve methods for identifying signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids; (3)…

Sec. 662.115. MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PARITY AWARENESS MONTH. (a) October is Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Awareness Month to increase awareness of and compliance with state and federal rules, regulations, and statutes concer…

Sec. 662.116. FENTANYL POISONING AWARENESS MONTH. (a) October is Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month to increase awareness of the dangers of fentanyl and potential overdoses. (b) Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month may be regularly observed through appropriate activities in communi…

Sec. 662.117. VETERANS MONTH. (a) November is Veterans Month to celebrate, honor, and memorialize the achievements and sacrifices of military veterans. (b) Veterans Month may be regularly observed through appropriate programs and activities to celebrate and honor members of the v…

Sec. 662.151. TRANSPORTATION WEEK. The week that includes the third Friday in May is Transportation Week in recognition of National Transportation Week and the contributions of the transportation industry to the State of Texas. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 1, eff.…

Sec. 662.152. OBESITY AWARENESS WEEK. The second full week in September is obesity awareness week to raise awareness of the health risks associated with obesity and to encourage Texans to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1063 (H.B…

Sec. 662.153. MONARCH BUTTERFLY WEEK. (a) The first seven days of October are Monarch Butterfly Week to encourage Texas residents and visitors to study, observe, and promote the life of the state insect, the monarch butterfly. (b) Through participation in the Texas Monarch Watch …

Sec. 662.154. TEXAS NATIVE PLANT WEEK. (a) The third full week in October is Texas Native Plant Week to celebrate the native plants of Texas. (b) Texas Native Plant Week may be regularly observed in public schools and other places with programs to appreciate, explore, and study T…

Sec. 662.155. JURY APPRECIATION WEEK. The first seven days in May are Jury Appreciation Week in recognition of the outstanding and important contributions made by Texas citizens who serve as jurors. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 605 (S.B. 565), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 20…

Sec. 662.156. DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS WEEK. The second full week in September is Direct Support Professionals Week to honor the work of direct support professionals as an integral part of the long-term support system for individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Add…

Sec. 662.157. VETERINARY TECHNICIAN WEEK. The week that includes the third Saturday in October is Veterinary Technician Week in recognition of the critical role veterinary technicians play in the day-to-day functions of veterinary practices and for their vital role in preserving …

Sec. 663.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Child care facility" includes only a child care facility established under this chapter. (2) "Child care program" means the program developed by the commission to provide child care services for state employees. (3) "Commission" me…

Sec. 663.002. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES NOT AFFECTED. Sections 663.003, 663.103, 663.104, and 663.105 do not affect the duties or responsibilities of the commission under Section 2166.551. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1997,…

Sec. 663.003. GOOD FAITH STANDARD. The commission and the executive director of the commission shall carry out their responsibilities under this chapter in good faith. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. SUBCHAPTER B. CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Sec. 663.052. REPORT OF COMMISSION. (a) The commission shall report to the legislature not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year. (b) The report must: (1) summarize the development and progress of the child care program; and (2) describe additional child care services …

Sec. 663.101. ADMINISTRATION OF CHILD CARE PROGRAM. (a) The commission shall provide child care services for state employees by the development and administration of the child care program. (b) The commission by rule may establish methods to administer and supervise the child car…

Sec. 663.102. STANDARDS OF CHILD CARE PROGRAM. The commission shall set specific performance standards for child care services under the child care program that conform to the standards of quality child care set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children or t…

Sec. 663.103. SPECIFICATIONS FOR CHILD CARE FACILITY SITES. The commission shall set specifications for each child care facility site, including the location, size, and design for the facility. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 20…

Sec. 663.104. ESTABLISHMENT OF CHILD CARE FACILITIES. To establish a child care facility, the commission shall: (1) acquire necessary real and personal property, including mobile and prefabricated buildings; or (2) build, renovate, repair, or equip a building, including construct…

Sec. 663.105. CONTRACTS. (a) The commission shall make any contract necessary to establish a child care facility. (b) The contract must comply with Subtitle D, Title 10. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, …

Sec. 663.106. LEASE TO CHILD CARE PROVIDER. The commission shall lease to a child care provider selected by the commission a site for a child care facility at a reasonable rate. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., c…

Sec. 663.107. NUMBER OF CHILDREN SERVED BY CHILD CARE FACILITY. The commission shall set the number of children a child care facility may serve. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 761, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 200…

Sec. 663.108. DUTIES OF CHILD CARE PROVIDER. A provider for a child care facility shall: (1) obtain for the facility a license under Chapter 42, Human Resources Code; (2) maintain liability insurance coverage by an insurance company approved by the State Board of Insurance in an …

Sec. 663.109. MONITORING OF CHILD CARE FACILITIES. The commission shall monitor the activities and operations of a child care facility by conducting regular visits to the facility during operating hours to investigate, inspect, and evaluate the services provided. Added by Acts 19…

Sec. 663.110. ENROLLMENT IN CHILD CARE FACILITY. (a) The commission shall establish procedures for application for enrollment in a child care facility established under this chapter. (b) A provider for a child care facility shall give preference in enrollment to the individual wh…

Sec. 663.111. ADDITIONAL CHILD CARE FACILITIES. (a) The commission may begin procedures to establish another child care facility when the number of applicants on a waiting list to enroll in a facility is 50 or more. (b) After a site has been selected, the commission shall give pr…

Sec. 663.112. CHILD CARE FACILITY ACCOUNT. (a) The legislature may appropriate money from the Texas capital trust fund established under Chapter 2201 to establish and operate a child care facility under this chapter. (b) On the first day of each biennium or from the first amounts…

Sec. 663.113. PRIVATE DONATIONS. (a) The commission may solicit private donations of property or money for renovations, equipment, or other items necessary to provide child care services. (b) The commission shall accept and use the donations only for the child care program. Added…

Sec. 664.001. SHORT TITLE. This subchapter may be cited as the State Employees Health Fitness and Education Act of 1983. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 665 (H.B. 1297), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007…

Sec. 664.002. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. Effective state administration is materially enhanced by programs designed to encourage and create a condition of health fitness in state administrators and employees and public money spent for these programs serves important public purposes, i…

Sec. 664.003. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "state agency" means a department, institution, commission, or other agency of the state. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 665 (H.B. 1297), Sec. 3, eff. Se…

Sec. 664.004. FUNDS AND FACILITIES FOR HEALTH FITNESS PROGRAMS. (a) A state agency may use available public funds for: (1) health fitness education and activities; or (2) other costs related to health fitness. (b) A state agency may use available facilities for health fitness pro…

Sec. 664.005. AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER STATE, LOCAL, OR FEDERAL AGENCIES. A state agency may, and is encouraged to, enter into an agreement with another state agency, including a state-supported college or university, or with a local or federal department, institution, commission, o…

Sec. 664.051. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 , Sec. 1.06(e), eff. September 1, 2015. (2) "Department" means the Department of State Health Services. (3) "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health a…

Sec. 664.052. RULES. The executive commissioner shall adopt rules for the administration of this subchapter. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 665 (H.B. 1297), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (S.B. 277), Sec. 1.06(b), eff. Se…

Sec. 664.053. CREATION OF MODEL PROGRAM; DESIGNATION OF COORDINATOR. (a) The department shall designate a statewide wellness coordinator to create and develop for use by state agencies a model statewide wellness program to improve the health and wellness of state employees. The w…

Sec. 664.058. DONATIONS. The department may receive in-kind and monetary gifts, grants, and donations from public and private donors to be used for the purposes of this subchapter. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 665 (H.B. 1297), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007. Amended b…

Sec. 664.060. STATE AGENCY WELLNESS COUNCILS. (a) A state agency may facilitate the development of a wellness council composed of employees and managers of the agency to promote worksite wellness in the agency. (b) A wellness council may work to: (1) increase employee interest in…

Sec. 664.061. AGENCY WELLNESS POLICIES. (a) A state agency may: (1) allow each employee 30 minutes during normal working hours for exercise three times each week; (2) allow all employees to attend on-site wellness seminars when offered; (3) provide eight hours of additional leave…

Sec. 665.001. IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDING. In this subchapter, "impeachment proceeding" includes: (1) presenting an article of impeachment; (2) investigating a matter relating to a contemplated impeachment; and (3) acting on an article of impeachment. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch…