2002.054
State agency rules published in the administrative code, as approved by the secretary of state and as amended by documents later filed with the office of the secretary: (1) are to be judicially noticed; and (2) are prima facie evidence of the text of the rules and of the fact that they are in effect […]
2002.055
(a) The secretary of state may adopt rules to ensure the effective administration of this subchapter. (b) The rules may establish: (1) titles of the administrative code; and (2) a system of classification of the subject matter of the administrative code. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2004.003
An individual is not required to register under Section 2004.002 because of: (1) the individual’s appearance or contact on an interagency matter if the individual is an officer or employee of the state agency; or (2) a contact by the individual with the state agency or an officer or employee of the agency if the […]
2006.011
In this subchapter: (1) “Groundless” means having no basis in law or fact. (2) “Small business” means a legal entity, including a corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship that: (A) is formed for the purpose of making a profit; (B) is independently owned and operated; (C) is not a publicly held corporation; and (D) has fewer […]
2004.005
(a) An individual commits an offense if the individual does not register as required by this chapter. (b) An offense under this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable by: (1) a fine of not more than $500; (2) confinement in jail for a term not to exceed six months; or (3) both the fine and imprisonment. […]
2006.012
This subchapter does not apply to a proceeding or action that is: (1) filed before September 1, 1987; or (2) brought under: (A) Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code (Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act);1 or (B) Chapter 21, Insurance Code. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, […]
2006.013
(a) In an administrative adjudicatory proceeding or a civil action resulting from a complaint issued by a state agency against a small business under the agency’s administrative or regulatory functions, the small business may be awarded reasonable attorney fees and court costs if: (1) it is a small business at the time it becomes a […]
2006.014
(a) To recover under this subchapter, a small business, not later than the 30th day after the date of the filing of the administrative adjudicatory proceeding or civil action, must file a written motion that: (1) alleges that the proceeding or action was groundless and brought: (A) in bad faith; or (B) for purposes of […]
2006.015
(a) The hearings officer in an administrative adjudicatory proceeding or the court in a civil action shall determine whether the proceeding or action is groundless and brought: (1) in bad faith; or (2) for purposes of harassment. (b) In making the determination, the hearings officer or court shall consider: (1) the multiplicity of parties; (2) […]
2006.016
A determination made or order issued under this subchapter is not grounds for any liability, sanction, or grievance except as provided by this subchapter. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.