§ 436.051 Composition; Eligibility
§ 436.052 Terms and Officers; Ex Officio Members; Designation of Representative
§ 436.053 Compensation and Expenses
§ 436.054 Meetings
§ 436.055 Conflict of Interest
§ 436.056 Removal
§ 436.0561 Training
§ 436.057 Director; Staff
§ 436.058 Public Access
§ 436.059 Equal Employment Opportunity
§ 436.060 Qualifications and Standards of Conduct
§ 436.062 Complaints
§ 436.063 Use of Alternative Procedures
§ 436.064 Technology Policy

Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 436 > Subchapter B - Organization and Administration

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005