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(2) "Contingent fee contract" means a contract for legal services under which the amount or the payment of the fee for the services is contingent in whole or in part on the outcome of the matter for which the services were obtained. OFFICERS. 2826), Sec. tit. 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. 7, eff. DISPOSITION OF COMPLAINT. (a) In a county with a population of less than 500,000, if a court finds that an individual who meets the requirements of Section 107.154 is not available in the county to conduct an adoption evaluation in a timely manner, the court, after notice and hearing or on agreement of the parties, may appoint a person the court determines to be otherwise qualified to conduct the evaluation. 879 (H.B. (3) for any other reason is incapable of making reasonable judgments and engaging in meaningful communication. PEER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 5, eff. DEFINITIONS. 3.14, eff. (c) A veterinarian who releases information as required under Subsection (b) is not liable to any person, including the client, for an action resulting from the disclosure. 407), Sec. (c) Venue for the prosecution of an offense under this section that consists of the violation of Section 801.251 is in a district court in Travis County or the county in which the offense occurred. 406.074. 4 G.C.A. 1, eff. DEPOSIT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION SUBROGATION RECOVERIES, Sec. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to an action taken, a recommendation made, or an opinion given: (1) with conscious indifference or reckless disregard to the safety of another; (3) that is grossly negligent or wilfully wrongful. 408.102. INVESTIGATION FILES CONFIDENTIAL; DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION, Sec. 412.054. 1.09, eff. BOARD; MEMBERSHIP. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. DETERMINATION BY COURT. 3.03, eff. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, CHAPTER 505. 65), Sec. Ann. 406.093. 6, eff. 1103. EFFECT OF MENTAL EXAMINATION. 407A.460. 953 (S.B. 412.0125. 406.005. 1420, Sec. 5-512. More specifically, "No public servant shall use his official position to obtain, or attempt to obtain, pecuniary benefit for himself other than that compensation provided for by law, or to obtain, or attempt to obtain, pecuniary benefit for any relative or any business with which he is associated." 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. (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. June 11, 2001. 408.064. 1151 (S.B. 42:1112. (b) The legislature by this subchapter is providing, in accordance with Sections 44 and 53, Article III, Texas Constitution, for the manner in which and the situations under which a state governmental entity or political subdivision may compensate a public contractor under a contingent fee contract for legal services. Gov't Code 87100. Get breaking NBA Basketball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. 319), Sec. (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. 408.145. Sec. 415.025. 1312), Sec. 801.055. 1.14, eff. 2488), Sec. 1488), Sec. MIXED CONTRACTS. INTEREST ON ACCRUED BENEFITS, Sec. 1.04(a), eff. 414), Sec. 402.087. Redesignated from Family Code, Section 107.064 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. REFERENCES TO COMMISSION AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Sec. An office of child representation or office of parent representation is entitled to receive money for personnel costs and expenses incurred in operating as an office in amounts set by the commissioners court and paid out of the appropriate county fund, or jointly fixed by the commissioners courts and proportionately paid out of each appropriate county fund if the office serves more than one county. In this subchapter, "state agency" means a department, commission, board, authority, office, or other agency in the executive branch of state government created by the state constitution or a state statute. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. INITIATION OF BENEFITS; INSURANCE CARRIER'S REFUSAL; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION, Sec. 388, Sec. 2254.041. (b) This section does not apply to a university system or institution of higher education. (d) A copy of the report prepared under this section must be made available to the prospective adoptive parents before the court renders a final order of adoption. APPLICATION OF SUNSET ACT. (d) An oversight board established under this section may not access privileged or confidential information. 3560), Sec. 411.105. September 1, 2013. September 1, 2019. 19, eff. (2) in a private setting that allows for confidential communications between the attorney ad litem and the child or individual with whom the child ordinarily resides, as applicable. (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. 1236 (H.B. 1, eff. 18, eff. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. (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. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (2) if the parent is indigent and appears in opposition to the suit, the right to an attorney ad litem appointed by the court. ADMINISTRATION OF SYSTEM: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION, Sec. 388, Sec. 1312), Sec. Sec. Redesignated from Family Code, Section 107.066 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 10, eff. The four factors are: "a. whether a substantial threat to his independence of judgment has been created by the conflict situation; b. the effect of his participation on public confidence in the integrity of the legislature; c. whether his participation is likely to have any significant effect on the disposition of the matter; d. the need for his particular contribution, such as special knowledge of the subject matter, to the effective functioning of the legislature." (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Sections 271.904(a)-(e) and (g), Local Government Code, apply to a contract for architectural or engineering services between an architect or engineer selected under this subchapter and a state agency as defined by Section 2052.101. 1, eff. September 1, 2007. 2619), Sec. 413.0515. 1, eff. (4) the board does not refuse to issue a license to the person under Section 801.401. REIMBURSEMENT FOR OVERPAYMENT, Sec. Ann. Sec. (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. (b) If the attorney ad litem identifies and locates the alleged father, the attorney ad litem shall: (1) provide to each party and the court the alleged father's name and address and any other locating information; and. (f) A child custody evaluator shall state the basis for the evaluator's conclusions or recommendations, and the extent to which information obtained limits the reliability and validity of the opinion and the conclusions and recommendations of the evaluator, in the child custody evaluation report prepared under Section 107.113. (a) A political subdivision may select an attorney or law firm to award a contingent fee contract only in accordance with Section 2254.003(a) and this section. (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. 409.024. 1556), Sec. (c) The client's contact of the veterinarian by mail, telephone, or personal communication does not extend the veterinarian's obligation to treat, board, or care for an animal unless the veterinarian and client agree to extend the veterinarian's care of the animal. 801.364. PAYMENT OF BENEFITS UNDER INTERLOCUTORY ORDER, Sec. LICENSE TERM AND RENEWAL. 2254.104. 410.113. 1488), Sec. 1390, Sec. 1947), 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. 1, eff. (b) The commissioners court of any county, on written approval of a judge of a statutory county court or a district court having family law jurisdiction in the county, may create an office of child representation, an office of parent representation, or both offices by establishing a department of the county or designating under a contract a nonprofit corporation to perform the duties of an office. 407.083. ACCESS TO CHILD AND INFORMATION RELATING TO CHILD. 1501), Sec. September 1, 2015. (4) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the board, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for board membership, attendance, or expenses. (3) the performance of a cosmetic or production technique to reduce injury in poultry intended for human consumption; (4) the performance of a duty by a veterinarian's employee if: (A) the duty involves food production animals; (B) the duty does not involve diagnosis, prescription, or surgery; (C) the employee is under the direction and general supervision of the veterinarian; and. EFFECT OF POTENTIALLY UNDIAGNOSED SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS. The veterinarian is directly responsible to the client and for the care and treatment of the patient. 1886), Sec. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 107.101 et seq., post. 307), Sec. 319), Sec. A person appointed under this subsection is not entitled to fees under Section 107.023. ADMISSIBILITY OF RECORDS; LIMITATION OF ISSUES, Sec. The disposition determined by the committee must be approved by the board at a public meeting. PLAN FOR PROGRAM REQUIRED. Sept. 1, 2001. June 14, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. AUTHORITY TO DISPENSE DRUGS PRESCRIBED BY ANOTHER VETERINARIAN IN EMERGENCY. OFFICE PERSONNEL. 12, eff. 1.31, eff. MEDICAL POLICY AND GUIDELINE UPDATES REQUIRED, Sec. 1, eff. (c) An adoption evaluator may disclose information obtained under Subsection (a) in the adoption evaluation report prepared under Section 107.159 or 107.160 only to the extent the evaluator determines that the information is relevant to the adoption evaluation or a recommendation made under this subchapter. PAYMENT OF BENEFITS THROUGH ASSOCIATION, Sec. In this subsection, "state agency" includes the Texas Facilities Commission and the comptroller. The practice of promoting, opposing, or in any manner influencing or attempting to influence the introduction, defeat, or enactment of legislation before any legislative body; opposing or in any manner influencing the executive approval, veto, or amendment of legislation; or the ADVISORY SERVICE TO INSURANCE CARRIERS, Sec. Sec. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 407.046. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 407.044. 1.11, eff. Stat. 2254.006. 319), Sec. (d) A person commits an offense if the person recklessly discloses confidential information obtained under Subsection (a) in violation of this section. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. (c) The basic elements of a child custody evaluation under this subchapter consist of: (1) a personal interview of each party to the suit seeking conservatorship of, possession of, or access to the child; (2) interviews, conducted in a developmentally appropriate manner, of each child who is the subject of the suit who is at least four years of age during a period of possession of each party to the suit but outside the presence of the party; (3) observation of each child who is the subject of the suit, regardless of the age of the child, in the presence of each party to the suit, including, as appropriate, during supervised visitation, unless contact between a party and a child is prohibited by court order or the person conducting the evaluation has good cause for not conducting the observation and states the good cause in writing provided to the parties to the suit before the completion of the evaluation; (4) an observation and, if the child is at least four years of age, an interview of any child who is not a subject of the suit who lives on a full-time basis in a residence that is the subject of the evaluation, including with other children or parties who are subjects of the evaluation, where appropriate; (5) the obtaining of information from relevant collateral sources, including the review of: (B) relevant physical and mental health records of each party to the suit and each child who is the subject of the suit; (C) relevant records of the department obtained under Section 107.111; (D) criminal history information relating to each child who is the subject of the suit, each party to the suit, and each person who lives with a party to the suit; and. 408.124. 75 (H.B. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 404.152. 407A.005. (3) obtain a finding of fact from the governor's Budget and Planning Office that the consulting services are necessary. (a) Not later than the 30th day before the date it enters into a major consulting services contract, a state agency must post in the state business daily under Section 2155.083: (1) an invitation for consultants to provide offers of consulting services; (2) the name of the individual who should be contacted by a consultant that intends to make an offer; (3) the closing date for the receipt of offers; and. NOT APPLICABLE TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, Sec. 262, Sec. 42.52.020. 119, Sec. GENERAL CRIMINAL PENALTY. EMERGENCY WAIVER. If the court determines the parent is indigent, the court shall appoint an attorney ad litem to represent the parent. POWERS AND DUTIES OF OFFICE, Sec. Sec. September 1, 2005. (3) each attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, and amicus attorney appointed in the suit. RULES. 1252 (H.B. Sec. Sec. Sec. 4, eff. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 107.257. APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL, Sec. 801.258. Sec. 801.309. 811), Sec. 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. 16, eff. 107.154. Add the resulting amounts to obtain the base fee. Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) The total cost of the proposal may not be the sole consideration in selecting a proposal. Sec. 402.002. (g) An adoption evaluation report must include for each adoption evaluator who conducted any portion of the adoption evaluation: (1) the name and license number of the adoption evaluator; and. If the potential ground for removal involves the presiding officer, the executive director shall notify the next highest ranking officer of the board, who shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists. 801.363. The policy statement must include: (1) personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, application, training, and promotion of personnel, that are in compliance with Chapter 21, Labor Code; (2) a comprehensive analysis of the board workforce that meets federal and state guidelines; (3) procedures by which a determination can be made of the significant underuse in the board workforce of all persons for whom federal or state guidelines encourage a more equitable balance; and. 414), Sec. The code section dealing with conflicts of interest, in the statement of policy section, refers to "any effort to realize personal gain through official conduct, other than as provided by law, or as a natural consequence of the employment position." 801.159. Sec. 2826), Sec. 2254.152. 14, eff. September 1, 2015. September 1, 2021. 411 (S.B. ELECTION TO PROVIDE COVERAGE; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION, Sec. 401.024. (c) An advisory committee member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms. NOTICE OF INJURY TO EMPLOYER, Sec. 7, eff. 413.0115. Sec. (a) Unless otherwise agreed to by the court, the pre-placement part of an adoption evaluation must comply with the minimum requirements for the pre-placement part of an adoption evaluation under rules adopted by the commissioner of the department. 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. 410.201. COST FOR CERTAIN COPIES OF MEDICAL RECORDS; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION, Sec. September 1, 2005. Redesignated from Family Code, Section 107.072 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. COORDINATION WITH PROVIDERS, Sec. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE FOR FAILURE TO PAY ASSESSMENT, Sec. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 3774), Sec. EFFECT OF LOBBYING ACTIVITY, Sec. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1488), Sec. 408.024. Stat. 388, Sec. (10) a licensed health care professional who, without expectation of compensation and under the direct supervision of a veterinarian on staff, provides treatment or care to an animal owned by or in the possession, control, or custody of an entity accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums or one of the following organizations that has a veterinarian on staff: (A) the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries; or. The person may enforce the judgment for the fee by any means available under law for civil judgments. Redesignated and amended from Family Code, Section 107.056 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1501), Sec. (c) An attorney appointed to serve in the dual role may request the court to appoint another person to serve as guardian ad litem for the child. INACTIVE STATUS. Sec. September 1, 2011. The interest shall be paid for the period beginning on the date the penalty is paid and ending on the date the penalty is remitted. 408.0446. 801.2056. (7) "Veterinary medicine" includes veterinary surgery, reproduction and obstetrics, dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology, cardiology, and any other discipline or specialty of veterinary medicine. (C) to ensure competent representation at hearings, mediations, pretrial matters, and the trial on the merits: (i) obtain and review copies of all court files in the suit during the attorney ad litem's course of representation; and. 408.162. ENTITLEMENT TO MEDICAL BENEFITS, Sec. (c) The board shall adopt rules regarding the purpose, structure, and use of an advisory committee, including rules on: (1) the purpose, role, responsibility, and goal of an advisory committee; (2) the size and quorum requirements for an advisory committee; (3) the composition and representation of an advisory committee; (4) the qualifications of advisory committee members, including any experience requirements or requirements that members represent specific geographic regions of the state; (5) the appointment procedures for an advisory committee; (6) the terms of service for advisory committee members; (7) the training requirements for advisory committee members, if necessary; (8) the method the board will use to receive public input on issues addressed by an advisory committee; and. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 3003), Sec. 1449), Sec. RELEASE OF CLAIM INFORMATION TO ASSOCIATION, Sec. 15, eff. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2005. (b) A person may not be a member of the board and may not be an employee of the board employed in a "bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity," as that phrase is used for purposes of establishing an exemption to the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. PAYMENT OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, Sec. "Interested" is defined as "a pecuniary interest." Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 414), Sec. September 1, 2015. 536 (S.B. Rev. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (e) To the extent possible, an adoption evaluator shall verify each statement of fact pertinent to an adoption evaluation and shall note the sources of verification and information in any report prepared on the evaluation. September 1, 2017. Wyo. NOTIFICATION OF DIVISION OF PROPOSED JUDGMENTS AND SETTLEMENTS; RIGHT TO INTERVENE, Sec. 2. 2254.108. On renewal of the license on the new expiration date, the total license renewal fee is payable. May 23, 2009. 407A.455. 801.152. DUTIES OF DIVISION; SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT, Sec. Sec. 906), Sec. (2) "Professional services" means services: (A) within the scope of the practice, as defined by state law, of: (B) provided in connection with the professional employment or practice of a person who is licensed or registered as: (viii) a state certified or state licensed real estate appraiser; (x) a forensic analyst or forensic science expert; or. N.Y. Pub. 1499, Sec. 481 (S.B. September 1, 2013. 410.203. 449 (S.B. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. FAILURE TO FILE NOTICE OF INJURY, Sec. 2254.024. (2) prescribe information to be provided to a person when the person files a complaint with the board. Sec. 799), Sec. Redesignated from Family Code, Section 107.104 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 404.005. (h) A child custody evaluation report must include for each child custody evaluator who conducted any portion of the child custody evaluation: (1) the name and license number of the child custody evaluator; and. Wis. Stat. (5) a list of all legislation advocated for, on, or against by all parties and subcontractors to the contract, including the position taken on each piece of legislation in the prior fiscal year. Sec. POWERS AND DUTIES OF BENEFIT REVIEW OFFICER, Sec. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. In determining the appropriate level of supervision, the veterinarian must consider the level of training and experience of the person to whom the task is delegated. April 2, 2015. An attorney ad litem who fails to perform the duties required by Sections 107.003 and 107.004 is subject to disciplinary action under Subchapter E, Chapter 81, Government Code. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. (6-a) "Veterinary assistant" means a person who: (A) is employed by a licensed veterinarian; (B) performs tasks related to animal care; and. 6.11, eff. MANDATORY APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM. 12, eff. 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. CREATION OF MANAGED ASSIGNED COUNSEL PROGRAM. (3) "Developmentally appropriate" means structured to account for a child's age, level of education, cultural background, and degree of language acquisition. 1, eff. (3) the provisional license holder satisfies any other license requirement under this chapter. (2) the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of veterinary medicine. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 172 (H.B. 2254.0301. 165, Sec. Stat. 801.555. 257 (H.B. (a) A state governmental entity that has authority to enter into a contract for legal services in its own name may enter into a contingent fee contract for legal services only if: (1) the governing body of the state governmental entity approves the contract and the approved contract is signed by the presiding officer of the governing body; or. (d) If the court determines the parent is indigent, the court may appoint the attorney ad litem to continue to represent the parent under Section 107.013(a)(1). 1, eff. (c) Subsection (b) does not prevent an attorney or law firm selected under Section 2254.1032 from defending the political subdivision or its employees in accordance with a contract for the defense of negligent acts or omissions of the political subdivision or its employees. 405.002. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 27 (S.B. (a) A person is entitled to a hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings if the board: (2) denies the person's application for a license; (3) revokes or suspends the person's license; (6) assesses an administrative penalty against the person. (a) In order to comply with the mandatory appointment of a guardian ad litem under Section 107.011 and the mandatory appointment of an attorney ad litem under Section 107.012, the court may appoint an attorney to serve in the dual role. (2) made available to the board by the Department of Public Safety, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and any other criminal justice agency under Chapter 411, Government Code. Washington, D.C. 20001 Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. (2) a statement that the child custody evaluator: (A) has read and meets the requirements of Section 107.104; or. 1499, Sec. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECORDKEEPING OF CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATOR. 1420, Sec. 412.0127. (e) Furnishing information under Subsection (d) does not constitute a waiver of privilege or confidentiality under this chapter or other applicable law. 402.00123. POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: INDEMNIFICATION. September 1, 2019. SHORT TITLE. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. ATTORNEY'S FEES PAID TO CLAIMANT'S COUNSEL, Sec. 2254.030. 1, eff. (a) The board shall periodically check the prescribing and dispensing information submitted to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy as authorized by Section 481.076(a)(1), Health and Safety Code, to determine whether a veterinarian is engaging in potentially harmful prescribing or dispensing patterns or practices. 937 (S.B. 1252 (H.B. 1, eff. 1, eff. 1.13, eff. Code Ann. 406.010. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 'Conflict' or 'conflict of interest.' A temporary suspension may also be ordered on a majority vote of the board. 1, eff. 810 (S.B. 404.108. 15, eff. 3560), Sec. 15.304. 319), Sec. (c) According to the judgment of the supervising veterinarian, a veterinarian may delegate greater responsibility to a licensed veterinary technician than to a certified veterinary assistant or a veterinary assistant. All states address potential conflicts of interests for legislators by constitution, statute, or rule. BREACH OF AGREEMENT; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION, Sec. ACCRUAL OF RIGHT TO INCOME BENEFITS, Sec. (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. (c) An office of parent representation may investigate the financial condition of any person the office is appointed to represent under Section 107.013. 410.167. 412.013. REVIEW AND UPDATE OF RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES, Sec. September 1, 2019. 2826), Sec. 411.083. Sec. 407), Sec. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (4) "General supervision" means supervision of a person by a responsible veterinarian who is readily available to communicate with the person. 414), Sec. (b) The leased space must be definite and apart from the space occupied by other occupants of the premises. A board member is entitled to receive: (1) a per diem, as set by legislative appropriation, for each day that the member engages in board business; and. LICENSE REQUIRED FOR PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE. Definitions usually specify that a legislator may not have a personal or private financial interestinvotes or other legislative duties. (3) any other information required by the board. 801.161. Sec. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (b) A veterinarian possesses sufficient knowledge of the animal for purposes of Subsection (a)(2) if the veterinarian has recently seen, or is personally acquainted with, the keeping and care of the animal by: (2) making medically appropriate and timely visits to the premises on which the animal is kept. 406.006. (4) become familiar with the American Bar Association's standards of practice for attorneys who represent children in custody cases. General definitions help fill in the cracks left between more specific rules of conduct. We are the nation's most respected bipartisan organization providing states support, ideas, connections and a strong voice on Capitol Hill. (b) The board by rule may adopt a system under which licenses expire on various dates during the year. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 268, Sec. (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. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 410.006. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 3, eff. Sec. (b) The program may be operated by a governmental entity, nonprofit corporation, or local bar association under a written agreement with a governmental entity, other than an individual judge or court. 561, Sec. (ii) when necessary, conduct formal discovery under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure or the discovery control plan; (D) take any action consistent with the parent's interests that the attorney ad litem considers necessary to expedite the proceedings; (E) encourage settlement and the use of alternative forms of dispute resolution; (F) review and sign, or decline to sign, a proposed or agreed order affecting the parent; (G) meet before each court hearing with the parent, unless the court: (i) finds at that hearing that the attorney ad litem has shown good cause why the attorney ad litem's compliance is not feasible; or. PROHIBITION AGAINST INTERFERENCE OR INTERVENTION. In this subchapter: (1) "Adoption evaluation" means a pre-placement or post-placement evaluative process through which information and recommendations regarding adoption of a child may be made to the court, the parties, and the parties' attorneys. Ann. 1420, Sec. (a) The board shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of: (1) negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of board rules; and. 536 (S.B. Browse our listings to find jobs in Germany for expats, including jobs for English speakers or those in your native language. (a) The court shall determine whether the qualifications of a child custody evaluator satisfy the requirements of this subchapter. 27 (S.B. (b) The professional fees under the contract may not exceed any maximum provided by law. 65 Pa.C.S.A. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE. September 1, 2017. Sec. 415.009. 3, eff. 404.053. BUSINESS INTEREST; SERVICE AS PUBLIC COUNSEL, Sec. (b-1) An attorney who is on the list maintained by the court as being qualified for appointment as an attorney ad litem for a child in a child protection case must: (1) complete at least three hours of continuing legal education relating to the representation of a child in a proceeding under Subtitle E each year before the anniversary date of the attorney's listing; and. (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. REFUSAL TO PROVIDE OR TERMINATION OF SERVICES, Sec. (B) interview any party or other person who may have information relating to the identity or location of the parent. September 1, 2011. (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. 388, Sec. 801.405. 27, Sec. (c) If the court makes a finding described by Subsection (b)(1)(A) or (B), the court may: (1) order that the information not be disclosed; or. The Ethics Commission, which promulgates ethics rules, provides a definition of conflict of interest through a provision on state officer impartiality. The board shall prioritize complaints to resolve the more serious complaints first. 3390), Sec. 567), Sec. (a) If the person requests a hearing or fails to respond timely to the notice, the executive director shall set a hearing and give notice of the hearing to the person. 801.163. June 17, 2011. 801.355. 6, eff. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 388, Sec. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to the duty of an attorney to report child abuse or neglect under Section 261.101. Redesignated from Family Code, Section 107.061 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1294 (H.B. 20, Sec. 25, 31(39), eff. Redesignated from Family Code, Section 107.102 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. A veterinarian who in good faith and in the normal course of business reports to the appropriate governmental entity a suspected incident of animal cruelty under Section 42.09 or 42.092, Penal Code, is immune from liability in a civil or criminal action brought against the veterinarian for reporting the incident. September 1, 2005. Redesignated and amended from Family Code, Section 107.05145 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. 415.003. 17.19(11), eff. 940 (H.B. Sec. 8-50-502. 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. The term does not include an action having a de minimis economic impact or which affects to the same degree a class consisting of the general public or a subclass consisting of an industry, occupation or other group which includes the public official or public employee, a member of his immediate family or a business with which he or a member of his immediate family is associated."

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