Criminal Justice Division of Governor’s Office determines applicability of federal Justice Assistance Grant funds to pay overtime to constable serving as deputy sheriff
The Legislature authorized the Behavioral Health Executive Council to take disciplinary action against social workers who refuse to perform an act or service within the scope of their licenses solely because of the recipient’s age, sex, race, religion, national origin, color, or political affiliation. The Council adopted a rule changing the word “sex” to “gender” and authorizing disciplinary action for refusal of service based on disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression.
Article III, section 16 of the Texas Constitution requires that sessions of each House be open, except when the Senate is in executive session. Thus, when the Legislature meets for session in the Capitol, it must be open and accessible to the public.
Application of Natural Resources Code section 81.066 to Railroad Commission’s authority to address oil and gas equipment noise in annual strategic plan
Application of Government Code section 3000.002 to paint color and pattern requirements adopted by political subdivisions
Application of Texas Constitution article XVI, section 40 and the common-law doctrine of incompatibility to simultaneous service as county sheriff and municipal fire marshal
Application of Business and Commerce Code subsection 20.05(a)(5) to a self-funded plan with a reference-based-pricing program that does not utilize a provider network