5, eff. SUBSEQUENT INJURY FUND BENEFITS, Sec. (c) Notwithstanding any confidentiality requirements under Chapter 552, Government Code, or this chapter, a complaint filed with the board against a license holder by a pharmaceutical company or by an insurance professional or insurer relating to insurance covering veterinary services must include the name and address of the pharmaceutical company, insurance professional, or insurer filing the complaint. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 953 (S.B. (b) The interest paid under Subsection (a)(1) is the rate charged on loans to depository institutions by the New York Federal Reserve Bank. The plan of operation must include: (1) a budget for the program, including salaries; (2) a description of each personnel position, including the program's director; (3) the maximum allowable caseload for each attorney appointed under the program; (4) provisions for training personnel of the program and attorneys appointed under the program; (5) a description of anticipated overhead costs for the program; (6) a policy regarding licensed investigators and expert witnesses used by attorneys appointed under the program; (7) a policy to ensure that appointments are reasonably and impartially allocated among qualified attorneys; and. 107.002. GOALS; LEGISLATIVE INTENT; GENERAL WORKERS' COMPENSATION MISSION OF DEPARTMENT, Sec. Sec. 15205. CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATION FEE. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. REQUIRED MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION, Sec. 857 (H.B. September 1, 2017. 107.1101. 481 (S.B. (b) The board, acting through the attorney general, may bring an action to enforce a subpoena issued under Subsection (a) against a person, including a corporation, organization, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, or other legal entity, who fails to comply with the subpoena. A person whose license has expired may not engage in activities that require a license until the license has been renewed. Sec. 1252 (H.B. 414), Sec. 409.0091. September 1, 2005. September 1, 2005. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Utah Code Ann. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (c) The board shall consult the advisory committee regarding matters relating to a disciplinary action that involves a licensed equine dental provider. Mont. (b) After considering each proposal for an office of child representation or office of parent representation submitted by a nonprofit corporation, the commissioners court or commissioners courts, as applicable, shall select a proposal that reasonably demonstrates that the office will provide adequate quality representation for children for whom appointed counsel is required under Section 107.012 or for parents for whom appointed counsel is required under Section 107.013, as applicable. 857 (H.B. SUBCHAPTER B. Not for dummies. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM EQUINE DENTISTRY. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. ATTORNEY FEES. 832 (H.B. 18, eff. 16, eff. (a) The comptroller shall adopt rules to implement and administer this subchapter. 407.129. (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. 2018), Sec. SALARY CONTINUATION IN LIEU OF TEMPORARY INCOME BENEFITS, Sec. 971 (H.B. (a) Unless otherwise directed by a court or prescribed by this subchapter, an adoption evaluator's actions in conducting an adoption evaluation must be in conformance with the professional standard of care applicable to the evaluator's licensure and any administrative rules, ethical standards, or guidelines adopted by the licensing authority that licenses the evaluator. September 1, 2005. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1035, Sec. DEFINITIONS. (c) A child custody evaluator who conducts a child custody evaluation as an employee of or under contract with a domestic relations office shall provide to the attorneys of the parties to a suit and any person appointed in the suit under this chapter a copy of the child custody evaluation report before the earlier of: (1) the seventh day after the date the child custody evaluation report is completed; or. REQUIREMENTS FOR POST-PLACEMENT PORTION OF ADOPTION EVALUATION AND REPORT. 536 (S.B. PEER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 449 (S.B. A conflict of interest shall exist when a member of a legislative body, public official, or public employee has a substantial financial interest by reason of ownership of, control of, or the exercise of power over any interest greater than five percent of the value of any corporation, company, association, or firm, partnership, proprietorship, or any other business entity of any kind or character which is uniquely affected by proposed or pending legislation; or who is an officer or director for any such corporation, company, association, or firm, partnership, proprietorship, or any other business entity of any kind or character which is uniquely affected by proposed or pending legislation. 2254.1036. INDEPENDENT REVIEW ORGANIZATION DECISION; APPEAL, Sec. 108 (H.B. 3.14, eff. The board shall specify the continuing education programs that the license holder may attend and the number of hours that the license holder must complete. (b) A veterinarian may not dispose of an animal under Subsection (a) if: (1) a contract between the veterinarian and client provides otherwise; or. REIMBURSABLE EMPLOYER PAYMENTS; SALARY CONTINUATION; OFFSET AGAINST INCOME BENEFITS; LIMITS, Sec. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Ann. (3) is not subject to denial of a license or to disciplinary action for a ground listed in Section 801.402. Redesignated from Family Code, Section 107.061 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2005. (c) After being appointed as an adoption evaluator in a suit, a person shall immediately 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 any discovery of: (d) A person shall resign from the person's appointment as an adoption evaluator in a suit if the person makes any of the disclosures in Subsection (c) unless: (2) the parties and any attorney for a child who is the subject of the suit agree in writing to the person's continued appointment as the adoption evaluator. 801.055. 14, eff. OVERSIGHT BOARD. 915), Sec. 1, eff. 404.153. (b) A guardian ad litem appointed for the child under this chapter shall: (1) within a reasonable time after the appointment, interview: (A) the child in a developmentally appropriate manner, if the child is four years of age or older; (B) each person who has significant knowledge of the child's history and condition, including educators, child welfare service providers, and any foster parent of the child; and. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1331 (S.B. 15, eff. (b) An attorney appointed under the program is entitled to reasonable fees as provided by Section 107.015. DOCUMENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINTS, Sec. 801.053. (g) This section applies to a contract described by Subsection (f) for each individual recovery under the contract that actually exceeds $100,000, and the contract must provide for computing the fee in accordance with this section for each individual recovery that actually exceeds $100,000. 3, 1222. September 1, 2005. CAREER LADDER PROGRAM; PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS. Sept. 1, 1999. 1312), Sec. (b) The board may include not more than one veterinarian member who is a faculty member of a college of veterinary medicine. 1294, Sec. 257 (H.B. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 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. Code Ann. 6.10, eff. 172 (H.B. INTERJURISDICTIONAL AGREEMENTS, Sec. 801.051. 799), Sec. 3774), Sec. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 411.031. All merit pay authorized by the executive director must be based on the system established under this subsection. 879 (H.B. 268, Sec. 1312), Sec. 953 (S.B. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. 2254.105. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. (A) request clarification from the court if the role of the attorney is ambiguous; (B) request a hearing or trial on the merits; (C) consent or refuse to consent to an interview of the child by another attorney; (D) receive a copy of each pleading or other paper filed with the court; (E) receive notice of each hearing in the suit; (F) participate in any case staffing concerning the child conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services; and. 1449), Sec. 65), Sec. The definition, (used, especially before a noun, with a specifying or particularizing effect, as opposed to the indefinite or generalizing force of the indefinite article a or an): the book you gave me; Come into the house. Return to the home page. (a) A person is eligible for appointment as a veterinarian member of the board if the person: (1) has resided and practiced veterinary medicine in this state for the six years preceding the date of appointment; (3) is not the holder of a special license issued under Section 801.256. Sec. September 1, 2017. 401.024. CONTINUED REPRESENTATION; DURATION OF APPOINTMENT. Sec. 107.015. (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. 415.0035. Sec. EXAMINATION FEE REFUND. 5, eff. A conflict of interest exists if a legislator has an interest which is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of his or her duties or employment in the public interest and of his or her responsibilities as prescribed in the laws of this state, if he or she has reason to believe or expect that he or she or any person within his or her family or any business associate, or any business by which the person is employed or which the person represents will derive a direct monetary gain or suffer a direct monetary loss, as the case may be, by reason of his or her official activity. 408.146. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (b) Each party to the complaint shall be notified of the projected time requirements for the complaint. 406.096. June 15, 2007. METHODS OF OBTAINING COVERAGE, Sec. September 1, 2021. (3) the annual rate of compensation for the employment at the time of its termination. 404.002. 15.304. (2) the agency cannot adequately perform the services with its own personnel or obtain the consulting services through a contract with a state governmental entity. 2, eff. Sec. September 1, 2015. 408.0272. "'Conflict of interest' means an individual has multiple interests and uses his or her official position to exploit, in some way, his or her position for his or her own direct, unique, pecuniary, and personal benefit." (e) An attorney ad litem appointed for a child in a proceeding under Chapter 262, 263, or 264 is not required to comply with Subsection (d) before a hearing if the court finds at that hearing that the attorney ad litem has shown good cause why the attorney ad litem's compliance with that subsection is not feasible or in the best interest of the child. 937 (H.B. Sept. 1, 1999. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Sec. (b) If the consulting services sought by a state agency relate to services previously provided by a consultant, the agency shall disclose that fact in the invitation required by Subsection (a). 31(l)(6), eff. SHORT TITLE; Sec. 415.0211. (4-c) "Licensed veterinary technician" means a person licensed as a veterinary technician by the board. 3442), Sec. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 1, eff. (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. 415.005. A conflict of interest exists if a legislator "has reason to believe or expect that he, his spouse, a dependent child, or a business with which he is associated will derive a direct monetary gain or suffer a direct monetary loss, as the case may be, by reason of his official activity." 27 (S.B. (2) allows the client to retrieve the animal during the 10 days after the date the veterinarian mails the notice. (2) for an entity that is not governed by a multimember governing body, the elected or appointed officer who governs the entity approves and signs the contract. 1294, Sec. 940 (H.B. 1420, Sec. 801.361. (2) order the release of the bond after the person pays the penalty imposed if the person posted a supersedeas bond. CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL; TERMINATION, Sec. September 1, 2007. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. EMPLOYER NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION, Sec. 404.1015. Sec. September 1, 2011. (B) seek to elicit in a developmentally appropriate manner the child's expressed objectives of representation; (C) consider the impact on the child in formulating the attorney's presentation of the child's expressed objectives of representation to the court; (D) investigate the facts of the case to the extent the attorney considers appropriate; (E) obtain and review copies of relevant records relating to the child as provided by Section 107.006; (F) participate in the conduct of the litigation to the same extent as an attorney for a party; (G) take any action consistent with the child's interests that the attorney considers necessary to expedite the proceedings; (H) encourage settlement and the use of alternative forms of dispute resolution; and. June 19, 1997. 317 (H.B. 6.11, eff. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. An office of parent representation is an entity that uses public money to provide legal representation and services for a parent in a suit filed by a governmental entity seeking termination of the parent-child relationship or the appointment of a conservator for a child in which appointment is mandatory for a parent under Section 107.013. (4) an alleged father who registered with the paternity registry under Chapter 160, but the petitioner's attempt to personally serve citation at the address provided to the registry and at any other address for the alleged father known by the petitioner has been unsuccessful. 411.107. SUBCHAPTER F. EVALUATIONS IN CONTESTED ADOPTIONS. 536 (S.B. 415.003. 1, eff. 6, eff. (d) If a child custody evaluator considers psychometric testing necessary but lacks specialized training or expertise to use the specific tests under this section, the evaluator may designate a licensed psychologist to conduct the testing and may request additional orders from the court. (b) The board, in coordination with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, shall determine the conduct that constitutes a potentially harmful prescribing or dispensing pattern or practice for purposes of Subsection (a). 107.112. 107.160. September 1, 2019. 406.097. 5-512. September 1, 2015. (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. (3) before the final hearing, order an additional amount to be paid to the credit of a trust account for the use and benefit of the amicus attorney, attorney ad litem, or guardian ad litem. (a) Members of the equine dental provider advisory committee are appointed for staggered six-year terms. Sec. 415.0036. 107.101 et seq., post. "'Conflict of interest' means an action that is taken by a regulated officeholder that the officeholder reasonably believes may cause direct financial benefit or detriment to the officeholder, a member of the officeholder's immediate family, or an entity that the officeholder is required to disclose under the provisions of this section, if that benefit or detriment is distinguishable from the effects of that action on the public or on the officeholder's profession, occupation, or association generally. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 3, eff. (c) Without requiring a further order or release, the custodian of a medical, mental health, or drug or alcohol treatment record of a child that is privileged or confidential under other law shall release the record to a person authorized to access the record under Subsection (a), except that a child's drug or alcohol treatment record that is confidential under 42 U.S.C. 107.159. (a) The court shall order the performance of an adoption evaluation to evaluate each party who requests termination of the parent-child relationship or an adoption in a suit for: (1) termination of the parent-child relationship in which a person other than a parent may be appointed managing conservator of a child; or. EXCHANGE AND FILING OF INFORMATION; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION, Sec. September 1, 2015. (b) If a satisfactory contract cannot be negotiated with the most highly qualified provider of architectural, engineering, or land surveying services, the entity shall: (1) formally end negotiations with that provider; (2) select the next most highly qualified provider; and. COMPLAINTS REQUIRING MEDICAL EXPERTISE. 7), Sec. (2) request the court to stay enforcement of the penalty by: (A) filing with the court a sworn affidavit of the person stating that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty and is financially unable to give the supersedeas bond; and. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. 406.002. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 940 (H.B. 324 (S.B. September 1, 2011. 49-1499. 27(2), eff. 2254.106. 1035, Sec. 307), Sec. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1467, Sec. N.Y. Pub. (2) maintain the evaluator's records consistent with applicable laws, including rules applicable to the evaluator's license. (3) has substantial experience in the practice of child welfare law. June 11, 2001. INITIATION OF BENEFITS; INSURANCE CARRIER'S REFUSAL; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION, Sec. 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). June 19, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Sec. In this subchapter: (1) "Child custody evaluation" means an evaluative process ordered by a court in a contested case through which information, opinions, recommendations, and answers to specific questions asked by the court may be: (i) conservatorship of a child, including the terms and conditions of conservatorship; (ii) possession of or access to a child, including the terms and conditions of possession or access; or, (iii) any other issue affecting the best interest of a child; and. 419 (H.B. ARCHIVES. 1, eff. (c) A committee described by Section 801.408(c) or (d) shall recommend the amount of the administrative penalty based on the schedule of sanctions adopted under Section 801.411. 1102. (3) for a license valid for two years, provide a one year or two year period for the completion of continuing education. 410.163. 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 801.253. Sec. 1, eff. 1213 (H.B. (2) "Major consulting services contract" means a consulting services contract for which it is reasonably foreseeable that the value of the contract will exceed $15,000, or $25,000 for an institution of higher education other than a public junior college. (f) A political subdivision may contest the attorney general's refusal to approve the contract under Subsection (b)(3) in the manner provided for contested cases under Chapter 2001. 801.351. (d) A child custody evaluator who conducts a child custody evaluation as an employee of or under contract with a domestic relations office shall provide a copy of the report to a party to the suit as provided by the local rules and policies of the office or by a court order. 402.00113. September 1, 2005. (2) ensure that alternate therapies, including ultrasound diagnosis and therapy, magnetic field therapy, holistic medicine, homeopathy, chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, and laser therapy, are performed only by a veterinarian or under the supervision of a veterinarian; (3) ensure that equine dentistry is performed only by a veterinarian who is active and in good standing or by a licensed equine dental provider who is active and in good standing under the appropriate level of supervision of a veterinarian who is active and in good standing and who has established a veterinarian-client-patient relationship with the owner or other caretaker of an animal in accordance with Section 801.351; and. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 409.013. PAYMENT OF BENEFITS THROUGH ASSOCIATION, Sec. Sec. 801.505. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Sec. 411 (S.B. September 1, 2005. 27 (S.B. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. DUTIES OF PARTIES AT ARBITRATION; ATTENDANCE; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION, Sec. MEDICAL QUALITY REVIEW PANEL, Sec. 16, eff. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. (D) restrict participation in a profession or business the board regulates; (5) the results of the most recent formal audit of the board; (A) laws relating to open meetings, public information, administrative procedure, and disclosing conflicts of interest; and, (B) other laws applicable to members of the board in performing their duties; and. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE FOR FAILURE TO PAY ASSESSMENT, Sec. (d) Except for records obtained from the department in accordance with Section 107.111, records relating to a child custody evaluation conducted by an employee of or contractor with a domestic relations office shall, after completion of the evaluation and the preparation and filing of a child custody evaluation report under Section 107.113, be made available on written request according to the local rules and policies of the office. REPORTS OF PHYSICIAN AND CHIROPRACTOR VIOLATIONS, Sec. (c) The board shall adopt rules relating to the issuance of a special license. (A) means the state or a board, commission, department, office, or other agency in the executive branch of state government created under the constitution or a statute of the state, including an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code; (B) includes the state when a state officer is bringing a parens patriae proceeding in the name of the state; and. PROFESSIONAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES. 1556), Sec. 1, eff. EMERGENCY CEASE AND DESIST ORDER, Sec. (b) An amicus attorney shall, in a developmentally appropriate manner: (1) with the consent of the child, ensure that the child's expressed objectives of representation are made known to the court; (2) explain the role of the amicus attorney to the child; (3) inform the child that the amicus attorney may use information that the child provides in providing assistance to the court; and. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (B) take any action that is restricted to a licensed attorney, including engaging in discovery other than as a witness, making opening and closing statements, or examining witnesses. AMOUNT OF TEMPORARY INCOME BENEFITS, Sec. September 1, 2011. A contract entered into or an arrangement made in violation of this subchapter is void as against public policy. (a) The board shall require each veterinarian to maintain a recordkeeping system for controlled substances as required by Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code. 1501), Sec. The term includes a university system and an institution of higher education, other than a public junior college, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code. REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL, Sec. (d) The leased space may have an additional patient's entrance, that may be nonopaque, that opens from the inside of the mercantile establishment directly into the leased space. (c) The report required under this section must be filed with the court before the court renders a final order of adoption. 1449), Sec. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 3, eff. 118, eff. 204 (H.B. Sec. 1.08, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Fla. Stat. Sec. September 1, 2011. (b) A veterinarian does not violate Section 801.402 by ordering a prescription drug in compliance with this section for the treatment of an animal without first establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. 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. 407A.009. Eight U.S. Department of Justice Camps (in Texas, Idaho, North Dakota, New Mexico, and Montana) held Japanese Americans, primarily non-citizens and their families. 7, eff. (a) Members of the board are appointed for staggered six-year terms. (a) The board shall: (1) dispose of each complaint in a timely manner; and. 1, eff. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) The practice of a veterinarian who leases space from a mercantile establishment and practices veterinary medicine on the premises of the mercantile establishment must be owned by a veterinarian. (2) the care and treatment of the animal provided by the veterinarian. (b) A court may impose requirements or adopt local rules applicable to an adoption evaluation or an adoption evaluator that do not conflict with this subchapter. POWERS AND DUTIES OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR ALLEGED FATHER. (a) For purposes of this subchapter, a child custody evaluation does not include services provided in accordance with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children adopted under Subchapter B, Chapter 162, or an evaluation conducted in accordance with Section 262.114 by an employee of or contractor with the department. 18, eff. 402.087. COMPLAINTS NOT REQUIRING MEDICAL EXPERTISE. 697 (H.B. The person may enforce the judgment for the fee by any means available under law for civil judgments. 2, eff. A situation in which the personal or financial interests of the public servant, of persons related to him/her, or of the contractor or suppliers is, or could reasonably be in contravention of the public interest." Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (b) The board may not accept anonymous complaints. CONFIDENTIALITY; WAIVER. Redesignated from Family Code, Section 107.064 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1.05, eff. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. (c) In addition to the other qualifications prescribed by this section, an individual must complete at least eight hours of family violence dynamics training provided by a family violence service provider to be qualified to conduct an adoption evaluation under this subchapter. 407.045. 801.259. 1252 (H.B. The use of the veterinarian's name must clearly indicate that the practice is independent and not under the ownership or control of the mercantile establishment. (2) prescribe information to be provided to a person when the person files a complaint with the board. 1759), Sec. 268, Sec. DEFINITIONS. INDEMNIFICATION. (b) If the court does not sustain the determination that a violation occurred, the court shall order that an administrative penalty is not owed. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to the duty of an attorney to report child abuse or neglect under Section 261.101. IMPAIRMENT RATING GUIDELINES, Sec. May 23, 2009. 8 (H.B. (2) properly disbursing the veterinary fund account established by this chapter. 801.456. 388, Sec. 413.05115. Sec. (f) An individual may not be appointed as a child custody 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. 810 (S.B. 772), Sec. 1315), Sec. (c) If requested in writing by a person who fails an examination, the board shall provide to the person an analysis of the person's performance on the examination. 30(7), eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Sec. 7, eff. 801.353. 407A.005. COLLECTION OF PENALTY. 1488), Sec. JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION. (c) If the alleged father is adjudicated to be a parent of the child and is determined by the court to be indigent, the court may appoint the attorney ad litem to continue to represent the father's interests as a parent under Section 107.013(a)(1) or (c). 1.04, eff. (3) may not require a person appointed under this section to serve without reasonable compensation for the services rendered by the person. Sec. A general reference to contingent fee contracts for legal services or to contracts subject to this subchapter or a similar general description is not a sufficient description for purposes of this subsection. REQUEST FOR APPEAL; RESPONSE, Sec. 57); using influence as a member of the General Assembly in any matter which involves a substantial conflict between personal interest and duties in the public interest; using official position or office to obtain financial gain for oneself, family members, or associated businesses; using official position to secure or create privileges, exemptions, advantages, or treatment for oneself or others in contravention of the public interest; using public resources for private gain, unless authorized by law; using public resources for partisan political campaign activity. 24.001(6), eff. REQUEST FOR DESCRIPTION OF EMPLOYMENT, Sec. 1.03, eff. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 410.113. 2254.110. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. (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. EFFECT OF FAILURE TO FILE CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION, Sec. 772), Sec. (d) A committee of board staff may recommend enforcement action at an informal proceeding for a complaint that does not require medical expertise or may refer the complaint to the committee of board members under Subsection (c). PAYMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME BENEFITS, Sec. COLLECTION AND PAYMENT OF TAXES, Sec. CONTESTED CASE HEARING; SCOPE, Sec. 409.002. art. The term does not require the constant physical presence of the person providing supervision and may include telephonic or other electronic communication. Sec. (c) For a year in which the license expiration date is changed, the board shall prorate license fees on a monthly basis so that each license holder pays only that portion of the fee that is allocable to the number of months during which the license is valid. 25, eff. 27 (S.B. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (3) collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures, as implemented by the board. (c) In a suit filed after the date a child who is the subject of the suit begins to reside in a prospective adoptive home, the report required under this section and the post-placement adoption evaluation report required under Section 107.160 may be combined in a single report. 6), Sec. 414), Sec. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 414), Sec. Redesignated from Family Code, Section 107.101 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. 107.109. 'Conflict' or 'conflict of interest.' September 1, 2019. A conflict of interest may exist if a legislator is "interested directly or indirectly in any contract with the state or any political subdivision thereof." (c) If the suit is settled before completion of the child custody evaluation report, the report under this section is not required. 1, eff. 107.0161. Off. September 1, 2007. (a) In 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 appoint a charitable organization composed of volunteer advocates whose charter mandates the provision of services to allegedly abused and neglected children or an individual who has received the court's approved training regarding abused and neglected children and who has been certified by the court to appear at court hearings as a guardian ad litem for the child or as a volunteer advocate for the child. 801.405. (b) After notice and hearing, the board may approve an exception to a board rule. A legend or sign that states "Veterinary Department," or that contains other words implying that the practice is not an independent veterinary practice, may not be displayed on the premises or in an advertisement for the premises. 408.023. 27 (S.B. 408.064. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 107.006. (c) If a contract is void under this section: (1) the comptroller may not draw a warrant or transmit money to satisfy an obligation under the contract; and. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) The total cost of the proposal may not be the sole consideration in selecting a proposal. 2488), Sec. Sec. September 1, 2017. 408.004. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Miss. The presiding officer shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists. 1, eff. (a) If it appears to the board that a person is engaging in an act or practice that constitutes the practice of veterinary medicine without a license or the practice of equine dentistry without a license under this chapter, the board, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the person from engaging in the activity. (c) The State Office of Administrative Hearings shall use the schedule of sanctions under Section 801.411 for any sanction imposed as the result of a hearing conducted by that office. 412.0123. Sec. (a) Not later than the 20th day after the date a person receives the notice, the person may in writing: (1) accept the committee's determination and recommended administrative penalty; or. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE AND ITEMIZATION OF CERTAIN EXPENDITURES RELATING TO LOBBYING ACTIVITIES AFTER ENTERING INTO A CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. MEETINGS. 42:1112. (a) The governor, after receipt of a request complying with this section, may grant a limited waiver of the provisions of this subchapter for a state agency that requires consulting services before compliance with this subchapter can be completed because of an unforeseen emergency. 411.105. (d) A satellite office or mobile facility may not be operated without a supervising veterinarian. (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. 1, eff. (a) Unless otherwise directed by a court or prescribed by a provision of this title, a child custody evaluator's actions in conducting a child custody evaluation must be in conformance with the professional standard of care applicable to the evaluator's licensure and any administrative rules, ethical standards, or guidelines adopted by the licensing authority that licenses the evaluator. Code Ann. For another Subchapter F, consisting of Secs. September 1, 2005. 41 (H.B. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 406.011. 801.003. QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT INFORMATION. (3) for any other reason is incapable of making reasonable judgments and engaging in meaningful communication. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 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