As part of the Public Information Act, Government Code section 552.008 affords a Legislator a special right of access to governmental information sought for legislative purposes. But Government Code chapter 571, governing the Texas Ethics Commission, expressly provides that documents and evidence relating to the processing, preliminary review, preliminary review hearing, or resolution of a sworn complaint are not subject to the Public Information Act.
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Whether HB 1763 and HB 1919, enacted by the 87th Legislature and codified in chapter 1369 of the Insurance Code, are enforceable against a health benefit plan issuer and a pharmacy benefit manager administering the pharmacy benefits of the health benefit plan in certain circumstances
The Mental Health Code assigns responsibility for costs associated with court-ordered mental health services. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code subsections 571.018(a) and (b), counties generally are responsible for paying filing fees for an application for court-ordered mental health services. However, subsection 571.018(i) authorizes a county to require that “a person” pay filing fees if the county first determines the fees relate to services from a private mental hospital. Under the Mental Health Code, a “person” does not include governmental entities.
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Authority of a sheriff to contract with other local governments and private entities for the off-duty work of sheriff deputies in certain circumstances
When copies of spoiled ballots may be made available in response to a public information request
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Whether the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code section 551.071, authorizes discussion about hiring a law firm, and whether boilerplate language contained on a meeting notice or agenda is sufficient notice of an executive session
Whether the mayor of a Type C municipality who resigns holds over in office under article XVI, section 17 of the Texas Constitution
Constitution and conflicting-loyalties incompatibility preclude a municipal judge from simultaneous serving as a constable.
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Section 1069.211, Special District Local Laws Code, authorizes the Nacogdoches County Hospital District to allocate for economic development up to one-fourth of one percent of its annual sales and use tax revenue.
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Concluding that refunds of court costs under Health and Safety Code subsection 571.018(j) are not limited by subsection 571.018(h) to costs associated with hearings and proceedings involving commitment.