ACTIVITIES OF THE STATE AUDITOR, Sec. Redesignated and amended from Family Code, Section 107.0513 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 688 (H.B. REQUEST FOR DESCRIPTION OF EMPLOYMENT, Sec. 801.154. 411 (S.B. September 1, 2015. 27 (S.B. Code Ann. 20, eff. 107.114. 1312), Sec. A conflict of interest exists if a legislator has any interest or engages in any business, transaction, or professional activity, or incurs any obligation, which is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of his or her duties in the public interest. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 107.015. (11) attend court-ordered mediation regarding the child's case. EFFECT OF LOBBYING ACTIVITY, Sec. Sec. 1691), Sec. 940 (H.B. POWERS AND DUTIES OF APPEALS PANEL; PRIORITY OF HEARING ON REMAND, Sec. 408.201. September 1, 2021. BOARD DUTIES REGARDING COMPLAINTS. (a) A state agency that intends to renew, amend, or extend a major consulting services contract shall comply with Sections 2254.028 and 2254.029 if the contract after the renewal, amendment, or extension is a major consulting services contract. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) In this section, "serious mental illness" has the meaning assigned by Section 1355.001, Insurance Code. Sec. 411.063. 219), Sec. APPLICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE AND TEXAS REGISTER ACT, Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. (4) provide for the licensing and regulation of licensed veterinary technicians. 801.410. 1, eff. September 1, 2005. (a) Notwithstanding Section 2254.003, if a governmental entity is procuring services provided in connection with the professional employment or practice of a professional described by Section 2254.002(2)(B)(v), (vi), or (ix) and the number of contracts to be awarded under this section is not otherwise limited, the governmental entity may make the selection and award on the basis of: (1) the provider's agreement to payment of a set fee, as a range or lump-sum amount; and. The practice and the leased space must be under the exclusive control of a veterinarian. 388, Sec. The applicable commissioners court or commissioners courts shall require a written plan of operation from an entity serving as an office of child representation or office of parent representation. 940 (H.B. ELECTRONIC BILLING REQUIREMENTS, Sec. 1252 (H.B. (6) any other matter that justice may require. September 1, 2017. 536 (S.B. (a) A child custody evaluator who conducts a child custody evaluation shall prepare a report containing the evaluator's findings, opinions, recommendations, and answers to specific questions asked by the court relating to the evaluation. 810 (S.B. 943, Sec. 1, eff. 811), Sec. ORDER FOR CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATION. Rev. 407.043. Sec. (b) The court may not appoint a person as a child custody evaluator in a suit if the person makes any of the disclosures in Subsection (a) unless: (A) the person has no conflict of interest with a party to the suit or a child who is the subject of the suit; (B) the person's previous knowledge of a party to the suit or a child who is the subject of the suit is not relevant; (C) the person does not have a pecuniary relationship with an attorney in the suit; and, (D) the person does not have a relationship of trust or confidence with an attorney in the suit; or. 285, Sec. EMERGENCY WAIVER. September 1, 2017. Ann. (a) The board shall provide: (1) that each type of license under this chapter is valid for a term of one year or two years; and. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. INFORMATION PROVIDED TO EMPLOYER; EMPLOYER'S RIGHTS, Sec. 1, eff. (D) an attorney ad litem appointed to serve in the dual role. 4, eff. 317 (H.B. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. The term does not require the constant physical presence of the person providing supervision and may include telephonic or other electronic communication. 406.011. 408.0041. 418.002. ELIMINATION OF SAFETY IMPEDIMENTS, Sec. 408.042. 319), Sec. IMPAIRMENT RATING GUIDELINES, Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Redesignated from Family Code, Section 107.067 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. It can be defined as a disciplined group of individuals, professionals, who adhere to ethical standards and who hold themselves out as, and are accepted by the public as possessing special knowledge and skills in a widely recognised body of learning derived from research, education and training at a high Sec. The report may be made separately or as part of other biennial reports to the legislature. (d) A person appointed as a guardian ad litem or attorney ad litem shall complete and submit to the court a voucher or claim for payment that lists the fees charged and hours worked by the guardian ad litem or attorney ad litem. 408.021. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. If the person does not pay the administrative penalty and the enforcement of the penalty is not stayed, the executive director may refer the matter to the attorney general for collection of the penalty. 5.44(a), eff. (a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest. Sec. September 1, 2015. DEFINITION. 2, eff. Sec. 940 (H.B. (b) This section applies to all consulting services contracts and renewals, amendments, and extensions of consulting services contracts. Sec. 27(1), eff. 855 (S.B. The board is not required to provide: (1) a board investigative report or memorandum; (2) the identity of a nontestifying complainant; or. September 1, 2007. EXCHANGE AND FILING OF INFORMATION; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION, Sec. Sec. (c) Notwithstanding Subsections (b)(1) and (2), an individual with a doctoral degree and who holds a license in a human services field of study is qualified to conduct a child custody evaluation if the individual has completed a number of hours of professional development coursework and practice experience directly related to the performance of child custody evaluations as described by this chapter, satisfactory to the licensing agency that issues the individual's license. 27, Sec. 536 (S.B. 27 (S.B. EMPLOYER NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION, Sec. The notice must be on a form prescribed by the Legislative Budget Board and filed not later than the 30th day after the date the agency enters into the contract. Sept. 1, 2003. The rules adopted under this section may not include a limit on the time a license holder may remain on inactive status. Prohibition on conflicts of interest prohibit legislators from assisting "any person or business or act[ing] in a representative capacity before any state or county agency for a contingent compensation in any transaction involving the State [or] for compensation to secure passage of a bill or to obtain a contract, claim, or other transaction or proposal in which the legislator or employee has participated or will participate as a legislator or employee" Haw. CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS, Sec. Cal. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) Rules adopted under Subsection (a) must: (1) provide the complainant and the license holder an opportunity to be heard; and. 410.163. RECOVERY IN THIRD-PARTY ACTION, Sec. (3) the veterinarian does not share any personally identifiable information of a client or owner other than the full name of the client or owner. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 108 (H.B. 413), Sec. DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES. 2, eff. The board may conduct a risk-based inspection of a veterinarian's practice based on information obtained from the veterinarian or another source concerning the veterinarian's use, handling, prescribing, dispensing, or delivery of controlled substances. 1185), Sec. 801.161. (b) A veterinarian may not dispose of an animal under Subsection (a) if: (1) a contract between the veterinarian and client provides otherwise; or. (a) The governmental entity, nonprofit corporation, or local bar association operating a program may appoint a review committee of three or more individuals to approve attorneys for inclusion on the program's public appointment list. 21(a), eff. 404.007. 407A.459. 1767), Sec. 801.501. 407.046. 857 (H.B. 12, eff. Sec. 402.0215. (d) The board shall complete the processing of a provisional license holder's application for a license not later than the 180th day after the date the provisional license is issued. 16, eff. (e) An individual may not be appointed as an adoption evaluator in a suit if the individual has worked in a professional capacity with a party to the suit, a child who is the subject of the suit, or a member of the party's or child's family who is involved in the suit. 402.022. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. DELEGATION AND SUPERVISION OF ANIMAL CARE TASKS. Stat. September 1, 2017. 801.502. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER, Sec. 407.023. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. EXCEPTION TO QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO CONDUCT ADOPTION EVALUATION. Sec. 17.19(11), eff. 412.054. 172 (H.B. 801.357. 8, eff. (d) A person shall resign from the person's appointment as a child custody evaluator in a suit if the person makes any of the disclosures in Subsection (c) unless: (A) the person has no conflict of interest with a party to the suit or a child who is the subject of the suit; and, (B) the person's previous knowledge of a party to the suit or a child who is the subject of the suit is not relevant; or. September 1, 2013. 2254.035. (2) the production for inspection or copying of books, accounts, records, papers, correspondence, documents, and other evidence relevant to an investigation of an alleged violation of this chapter. 172 (H.B. 13, eff. 1, eff. (c) If indigency of the parents is shown, an attorney ad litem appointed to represent a child or parent in a suit filed by a governmental entity shall be paid from the general funds of the county according to the fee schedule that applies to an attorney appointed to represent a child in a suit under Title 3 as provided by Chapter 51. 107.101 to 107.108, added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. APPOINTMENT FROM PROGRAM'S PUBLIC APPOINTMENT LIST. 415.036. 567), Sec. (a) Before accepting appointment as a child custody evaluator in a suit, a person must disclose to the court, each attorney for a party to the suit, any attorney for a child who is the subject of the suit, and any party to the suit who does not have an attorney: (1) any conflict of interest that the person believes the person has with any party to the suit or a child who is the subject of the suit; (2) any previous knowledge that the person has of a party to the suit or a child who is the subject of the suit, other than knowledge obtained in a court-ordered evaluation; (3) any pecuniary relationship that the person believes the person has with an attorney in the suit; (4) any relationship of confidence or trust that the person believes the person has with an attorney in the suit; and. 1113 (H.B. 8 (H.B. SANCTIONS ON DESIGNATED DOCTOR, Sec. 7, eff. (c) A child custody evaluator may disclose information obtained under Subsection (a) in the child custody evaluation report prepared under Section 107.113 only to the extent the evaluator determines that the information is relevant to the child custody evaluation or a recommendation made under this subchapter. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 409.0231. (f) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. In a suit other than a suit filed by a governmental entity requesting termination of the parent-child relationship or appointment of the entity as conservator of the child, the court may not appoint: (1) an attorney to serve in the dual role; or. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 14.421(a), eff. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. This website uses cookies to analyze traffic and for other purposes. 410.302. 1, eff. CONTINUATION OF DIVISION JURISDICTION, Sec. 801.303. MANDATORY APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR PARENT. Sec. 413.019. 257 (H.B. The board shall require six hours of continuing education annually to renew an equine dental provider license. 2254.032. SUBCHAPTER C. APPOINTMENT OF VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES. COURT APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT, Sec. AUTHORITY TO APPEAR OR INTERVENE, Sec. 3, eff. Sec. (a) The court may appoint an attorney ad litem to represent the interests of a parent for a limited period beginning at the time the court issues a temporary restraining order or attachment of the parent's child under Chapter 262 and ending on the court's determination of whether the parent is indigent before commencement of the full adversary hearing. 801.155. 411.017. (ii) the amending of a petition in an existing action. (f-1) A veterinarian does not violate this section by providing to a veterinarian or an appropriate governmental entity information regarding: (1) the prescribing, dispensing, or requesting of a controlled substance; or. EMPLOYER NOTIFICATION; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION, Sec. (a) Disclosure to the court or the jury of the contents of a child custody evaluation report prepared under Section 107.113 is subject to the rules of evidence. SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS, CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS, AND ADOPTION EVALUATIONS, SUBCHAPTER A. COURT-ORDERED REPRESENTATION IN SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP. 262, Sec. 1, eff. All states address potential conflicts of interests for legislators by constitution, statute, or rule. 26, eff. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. (B) giving the court a supersedeas bond that is approved by the court and that: (i) is for the amount of the penalty; and, (ii) is effective until judicial review of the board's order is final; or. Sept. 1, 2003. 410.257. 2254.151. (b) The interest paid under Subsection (a)(1) is the rate charged on loans to depository institutions by the New York Federal Reserve Bank. 107.305. (b) Within 90 days after receiving a contract from a political subdivision, the attorney general may: (2) refuse to approve the contract because the requirements of this subchapter were not fulfilled; or. Sec. 412.0125. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. "No public official at any level of state or local government shall make, participate in making or in any way attempt to use his official position to influence a governmental decision in which he knows or has reason to know he has a financial interest." (2) provides to an applicant for examination a list of questions to be propounded at the examination. RENEWAL; AMENDMENT; EXTENSION. September 1, 2005. A conflict of interest involves any action, inaction, or decision by a public official or public employee in the discharge of his or her official duties which would materially affect his or her financial interest or those of his or her family members or any business with which the person is associated in a manner different from the manner it affects the other members of the class to which he or she belongs. (C) provided by a person lawfully engaged in interior design, regardless of whether the person is registered as an interior designer under Chapter 1053, Occupations Code. September 1, 2013. 172 (H.B. This subchapter applies to consulting services that a state agency acquires with money: (2) derived from the exercise of the statutory duties of a state agency; or. O*NET OnLine provides detailed descriptions of the world-of-work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, developers, researchers, and more. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. (d) If it is necessary to appoint an attorney who is not employed by an office of child representation or office of parent representation for one or more parties, the attorney is entitled to the compensation provided by Section 107.015. (2) the 30th day before the date of commencement of the trial. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL FOR SELF-INSURANCE GROUP, SUBCHAPTER C. TERMINATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL, SUBCHAPTER E. GROUP MEMBERSHIP; TERMINATION; LIABILITY, SUBCHAPTER F. EXAMINATIONS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND OTHER REPORTS, SUBCHAPTER G. TAXES, FEES, AND ASSESSMENTS, SUBCHAPTER H. RATES; REFUNDS; PREMIUM PAYMENTS; RESERVES; DEFICITS, SUBCHAPTER I. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS; PENALTIES, SUBCHAPTER J. TEXAS SELF-INSURANCE GROUP GUARANTY FUND, CHAPTER 408. (1) establish general categories of continuing education that meet the needs of license holders; (2) require a license holder to successfully complete continuing education courses; and. 17, eff. (b) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (b) A court may impose requirements or adopt local rules applicable to a child custody evaluation or a child custody evaluator that do not conflict with this subchapter. AUSTIN REPRESENTATIVE; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION, Sec. Redesignated from Family Code, Section 107.106 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1420, Sec. 268, Sec. 414.006. (a) A guardian ad litem appointed for a child under this chapter is not a party to the suit but may: (1) conduct an investigation to the extent that the guardian ad litem considers necessary to determine the best interests of the child; and. Sept. 1, 1993. (b) If the person accepts the committee's determination and recommended penalty, the board by order may: (1) approve the determination and impose the recommended penalty; (2) modify the determination or recommended penalty; or. (2) establish a schedule for conducting each phase of the complaint process that is under the control of the board not later than the 30th day after the date the board receives the complaint. (b) The board may include not more than one veterinarian member who is a faculty member of a college of veterinary medicine. MONITORING HARMFUL PRESCRIBING AND DISPENSING PATTERNS. (2) focus on the duties of an attorney ad litem in, and the procedures of and best practices for, representing a child in a proceeding under Subtitle E. (d) Except as provided by Subsection (e), an attorney ad litem appointed for a child in a proceeding under Chapter 262, 263, or 264 shall: (1) meet before each court hearing with: (A) the child, if the child is at least four years of age; or, (B) the individual with whom the child ordinarily resides, including the child's parent, conservator, guardian, caretaker, or custodian, if the child is younger than four years of age; and. ATTORNEY'S FEES PAID TO CLAIMANT'S COUNSEL, Sec. 413.014. Stat. If the court orders a child custody evaluation to be conducted, the court shall award the person appointed as the child custody evaluator a reasonable fee for the preparation of the child custody evaluation that shall be imposed in the form of a money judgment and paid directly to the person. (a) The amount of an administrative penalty may not exceed $5,000 for each violation per day. 3314), Sec. JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION. Sec. EXAMINATION RESULTS. 1114, Sec. 801.352. September 1, 2011. The policy must ensure that the public is able to interact with the board on the Internet. (a) This section applies only to a contingent fee contract: (1) under which the amount or payment of only part of the fee is contingent on the outcome of the matter for which the services were obtained, with the amount and payment of the remainder of the fee payable on a regular hourly rate basis without regard to the outcome of the matter; or. The attorney ad litem shall follow the person's expressed objectives of representation and, if appropriate, refer the proceeding to the proper court for guardianship proceedings. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. DEPOSIT OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES, Sec. 408.129. 411.105. 402.0231. A contract that is submitted to and approved by the attorney general under Section 2254.1038 cannot later be declared void under this section. Cent. 2. Not later than the 15th day after the date the complaint is filed with the board, the board shall notify the license holder who is the subject of the complaint of the name and address of the pharmaceutical company, insurance professional, or insurer who filed the complaint, unless the notice would jeopardize an investigation. (b) If the court appoints an attorney to serve in the dual role under this section, the court may at any time during the pendency of the suit appoint another person to serve as guardian ad litem for the child and restrict the attorney to acting as an attorney ad litem for the child. June 15, 2001. (a) The board shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the board and to speak on any issue under the board's jurisdiction. Visit the U.S. Department of State Archive Websites page. 25-4-105. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 407), Sec. (c) The executive director shall notify the board of a complaint that is not resolved within the time prescribed by the board for resolving the complaint so that the board may take necessary action on the complaint. RI ST 36-14-7. 414), Sec. (1) enter into an agreement with the Department of Public Safety to administer a criminal history record information check required under this section; and. SHORT TITLE; APPLICATION OF SUNSET ACT. Sept. 1, 2003. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 2254.002. PLAN OF OPERATION FOR OFFICE. 971 (H.B. 801.301. (4) a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine in another jurisdiction, if the board determines that the person's specialty practice is unrepresented or underrepresented in this state. (c) A person whose license has been expired for more than 90 days but less than one year may renew the license by paying to the board a renewal fee that is equal to two times the renewal fee set by the board under Section 801.154(a). 163A-211. You consent to the use of cookies if you use this website. September 1, 2017. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION BY PERSON PERFORMING CERTAIN CLAIM SERVICES, Sec. INVESTIGATION FILES CONFIDENTIAL; DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION, Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 410.024. (b) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. September 1, 2005. Redesignated and amended from Family Code, Section 107.056 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 407A.461. 107.151. 1, eff. Sec. (a) A person may not represent to the public that the person is authorized to perform equine dentistry or use the titles "dentist," "certified equine dental provider," "equine dental provider," "CEDP," or "EDP" unless specifically authorized by Subsection (b). (3) without paying the penalty, file a petition for judicial review contesting the fact of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both. 268A, 6A. 2254.036. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER; ESTABLISHMENT OF PRIVATE GROUP, Sec. 1499, Sec. Code Ann. DEFINITION. (b) At the request of the board, the attorney general shall bring an action to recover a civil penalty authorized by this section. 231 (H.B. 2254.106. 481 (S.B. (b) If the court does not sustain the determination that a violation occurred, the court shall order that an administrative penalty is not owed. June 15, 2007. 2254.037. Rule 4.7 (Current as of 09/03/2021). COLLECTION OF TAX AFTER WITHDRAWAL FROM BUSINESS, Sec. (b) In its rules to prohibit a false, misleading, or deceptive practice, the board may not include a rule that: (1) restricts the person's use of any advertising medium; (2) restricts the person's personal appearance or the use of the person's voice in an advertisement; (3) relates to the size or duration of an advertisement by the person; or. Redesignated and amended from Family Code, Section 107.0511 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. Exclusions: A loan or financial transaction made or conducted in the ordinary course of business; An occasional non-pecuniary award publicly presented by an organization for performance of public service; Payment of or reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures for travel and subsistence for the personal attendance of a public official or public employee at a convention or other meeting at which he or she is scheduled to meaningfully participate in connection with his or her official duties and for which attendance no reimbursement is made by the state; Any campaign contribution, including the purchase of tickets to, or advertisements in journals, for political or testimonial dinners, if the contribution is actually used for political purposes and is not given under circumstances from which it could reasonably be inferred that the purpose of the contribution is to substantially influence a public official in the performance of his or her official duties. 107.154. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Va. Code Ann. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, Texas Workers Compensation Act in PDF format, Sec. Sec. 307), Sec. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1.04, eff. 5, eff. 417.004. PROCEDURES ON DENIAL OF APPLICATION, Sec. Sec. Laws Ann. (1) it is information that the attorney general or an attorney of a political subdivision is prohibited from disclosing because of a duty to the client under the Texas Rules of Evidence or the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct; or (2) a court by order has prohibited disclosure of the information. Sec. (2) the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of veterinary medicine. REQUIRED DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR CERTAIN FELONY CONVICTIONS. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 411.014. The percentage limitation may not exceed 35 percent without prior approval by the legislature. 5, eff. 408.162. 414), Sec. September 1, 2017. 1488), Sec. 410.003. September 1, 2017. 1166 (H.B. Except as provided by Section 801.004, a person may not practice, or offer or attempt to practice, veterinary medicine unless the person holds a license to practice veterinary medicine issued under this chapter. September 1, 2017. REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES, Sec. (a) The board shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the board and the procedures by which complaints are filed with and resolved by the board. 821, Sec. The board shall provide as often as necessary to its members and employees information regarding their: (1) qualifications for office or employment under this chapter; and. COMPUTATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME BENEFITS, Sec. In this subchapter: (1) "Governmental entity" includes a county, a group of counties, a department of a county, an administrative judicial region created by Section 74.042, Government Code, and any entity created under the Interlocal Cooperation Act as permitted by Chapter 791, Government Code. Illinois prescribes a four-factor test to determine whether a conflict of interest exist, referred to as a "conflict situation." September 1, 2005. 405.004. 324 (S.B. GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CONDUCT OF ADOPTION EVALUATOR AND PREPARATION OF REPORTS. (C) the date the attorney is relieved of the attorney's duties or replaced by another attorney after a finding of good cause is rendered by the court on the record. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. (b) This subchapter does not prohibit the board from assessing an administrative penalty by using an informal proceeding under Section 801.408. (3) be qualified as a child custody evaluator under Section 107.104. Ala. Code 36-25-5. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. (1) identify in the report required by Section 107.113 any basic element or any additional element of a child custody evaluation described by this section that was not completed; (2) explain the reasons the element was not completed; and. 268, Sec. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. Redesignated from Family Code, Section 107.108 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) This section does not apply to a university system or institution of higher education. 1, eff. 411 (S.B. 1449), Sec. 1312), Sec. (c) The governor shall deliver a biennial report to the legislature based on the information received under Subsection (b). Before assuming the duties of office, each board member shall file with the secretary of state a signed copy of the constitutional oath of office taken by the member. DISPOSAL OF ANIMAL REMAINS. (d-1) The privilege provided by this section is waived by the client or the owner of the animal treated by the veterinarian in a proceeding to substantiate and collect on a claim for the provision of or a debt incurred for veterinary services. (2) an individual who is related to the officer or employee within the second degree by consanguinity or affinity, as determined under Chapter 573, has in the private consultant who submitted the offer. Sec. 1947), Sec. INDEPENDENT REVIEW ORGANIZATION DECISION; APPEAL, Sec. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 172 (H.B. (b) In lieu of displaying the items described by Subsections (a)(1)-(5) regarding a contract for services that would require a person to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, a political subdivision may post on the political subdivision's Internet website the contract for those services. (b) The board shall prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how a person who does not speak English may be provided reasonable access to the board's programs. 5), Sec. 408.0251. 414.004. 413.012. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a board record is a public record and is available for public inspection during normal business hours. INTERLOCUTORY ORDERS; REIMBURSEMENT, Sec. Sept. 1, 1995. 38-503. (a) An attorney ad litem, an attorney serving in the dual role, or an amicus attorney may not: (1) be compelled to produce attorney work product developed during the appointment as an attorney; (2) be required to disclose the source of any information; (4) testify in court except as authorized by Rule 3.08, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. (d) A second hearing on the suspended license shall be held not later than the 60th day after the date the suspension is ordered. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) This section applies only to a county: (1) with a population of less than 500,000; (2) that is contiguous to the Gulf of Mexico or a bay or inlet opening into the gulf and that borders the United Mexican States; or. (a) The contract must require that the contracting attorney or law firm keep current and complete written time and expense records that describe in detail the time and money spent each day in performing the contract. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING EMPLOYEES UNDER THE DIRECTION OR CONTROL OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, CHAPTER 502. REPRESENTATION AT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS, Sec. TIME AND EXPENSE RECORDS REQUIRED; FINAL STATEMENT. 406.007. Additional details regarding Mississippi's conflict of interest provisions are located at Miss. REIMBURSEMENT FOR DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION, Sec. Sec. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. In selecting a consultant, a state agency shall: (1) base its choice on demonstrated competence, knowledge, and qualifications and on the reasonableness of the proposed fee for the services; and. CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN, Sec. 407A.458. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 801.503. OATH OF OFFICE. The schedule must provide that the type of disciplinary action or other sanction and the amount of a penalty imposed under this chapter must be based on: (1) the seriousness of the violation, including: (A) the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any prohibited act; and. (a) Members of the equine dental provider advisory committee are appointed for staggered six-year terms. 25-4-101. art. 407A.057. Utah Code Ann. A conflict of interest may exist for a state officer or employee if 1) knowledge exists of a particular matter that is likely to have a direct and predictable effect on the material financial interests of the state officer or employee or a family member, 2) a person with whom he or she has a business relationship, excluding routine consumer transactions, is a party to such matter, 3) circumstances would cause a reasonable person with knowledge of relevant facts to question his or her impartiality in the matter. 801.260. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Sec. ELECTIVE COVERAGE OF EMPLOYER AND FAMILY MEMBERS, Sec. 402.068. (d) An animal is considered abandoned on the 11th day after the date the veterinarian mails the notice under Subsection (a) unless an agreement is made to extend the care for the animal. 19, eff. 1, eff. 408.151. The contract must state that the amount of the contingent fee will not exceed the lesser of the stated percentage of the amount recovered or the amount computed under Subsections (a), (b), and (c). SPECIAL LICENSE TO PRACTICE VETERINARY MEDICINE. 801.459. 410.255. (b) The person must pay to the board a fee that is equal to the amount of the renewal fee set by the board under Section 801.154(a). 1, eff. 107.008. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW. The disposition determined by the committee must be approved by the board at a public meeting. 415.0035. (a) The board may consider an exception to a rule adopted by the board on the request of a person subject to board regulation. (c) A provisional license is valid until the date the board approves or denies the provisional license holder's application for a license. (d) The board may adopt rules regarding the work of a person who works under the supervision of a veterinarian. September 1, 2013. Sec. 6, eff. 388, Sec. 413.017. 408.082. SYSTEM GOALS; GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF SYSTEM, SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF DIVISION AND COMMISSIONER, SUBCHAPTER E. RECORDS AND EMPLOYEE INFORMATION, SUBCHAPTER F. COOPERATION WITH OFFICE OF INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, CHAPTER 404. 1488), Sec. 6, eff. (3) is certified by the International Association of Equine Dentistry or another board-approved certification entity or organization. June 14, 2013. CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATION FEE. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. (5) "Guardian ad litem" means a person appointed to represent the best interests of a child. 2254.1038. N.C. Gen. Stat. Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. 1.11, eff. (b) The board shall provide reasonable assistance to a person who wishes to file a complaint with the board. (2) a professional who holds a relevant professional license and who is appointed as guardian ad litem for the child, other than a volunteer advocate. 1420, Sec. 412), Sec. Sec. 408.123. 2, eff. ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION BY REPRESENTATIVE OF EMPLOYEE OR LEGAL BENEFICIARY, Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2021. RuleComments@tdi.texas.gov, 1601 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 | PO Box 12050, Austin, TX 78711 | 512-804-4000 | 800-252-7031, SUBCHAPTER A. (c) If the attorney ad litem identifies and locates the parent, the attorney ad litem shall: (1) inform the parent of the parent's right to be represented by an attorney and of the parent's right to an attorney ad litem appointed by the court, if the parent is indigent and appears in opposition to the suit; (2) if the parent claims indigence and requests an attorney ad litem beyond the period of the temporary appointment under this section, assist the parent in making a claim of indigence for the appointment of an attorney ad litem; and. 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