402.0235
(a) The division shall assign priorities to complaint investigations under this subtitle based on risk. In developing priorities under this section, the division shall develop a formal, risk-based complaint investigation system that considers: (1) the severity of the alleged violation; (2) whether the alleged violator showed continued or wilful noncompliance; and (3) whether a commissioner […]
402.024
(a) The commissioner shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the division and to speak on issues under the general jurisdiction of the division. (b) The division shall comply with federal and state laws related to program and facility accessibility. (c) In addition to compliance with […]
402.041
(a) Subject to the General Appropriations Act or other law, the commissioner shall appoint deputies, assistants, and other personnel as necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the commissioner and the division under this title, other workers’ compensation laws of this state, and other laws granting jurisdiction or applicable to the division or […]
402.042
The commissioner shall develop and implement policies that clearly define the respective responsibilities of the commissioner and the staff of the division. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 265, § 1.007, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
402.043
(a) The commissioner or the commissioner’s designee shall develop an intra-agency career ladder program that addresses opportunities for mobility and advancement for employees within the division. The program shall require intra-agency postings of all positions concurrently with any public posting. (b) The commissioner or the commissioner’s designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations […]
402.044
(a) The commissioner or the commissioner’s designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement to ensure implementation of a program of equal employment opportunity under which all personnel transactions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin. The policy statement must include: (1) personnel policies, including policies related […]
402.061
The commissioner shall adopt rules as necessary for the implementation and enforcement of this subtitle. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 265, § 2.006, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
402.062
(a) The division may accept gifts, grants, or donations as provided by rules adopted by the commissioner. (b) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 265, § 7.01(15). Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1426, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts […]
402.064
In addition to fees established by this subtitle, the commissioner shall set reasonable fees for services provided to persons requesting services from the division, including services provided under Subchapter E.1 Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 265, § 2.008, eff. Sept. 1, […]
402.065
Notwithstanding Article 1.09-1, Insurance Code, or any other law, the commissioner may employ counsel to represent the division in any legal action the division is authorized to initiate. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 265, § 2.009, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.