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GOVERNMENT CODE

TITLE 10. GENERAL GOVERNMENT

SUBTITLE A. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE AND PRACTICE

CHAPTER 2006. AGENCY ACTIONS AFFECTING SMALL BUSINESSES

SUBCHAPTER A. ADOPTION OF RULES

Sec. 2006.001. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:

(1) "Micro-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; and

(C) has not more than 20 employees.

(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; and

(C) has fewer than 100 employees or less than $6 million in

annual gross receipts.

(3) "State agency" means a department, board, bureau,

commission, division, office, council, or other agency of the

state and includes an officer who is authorized by law to

determine contested cases.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 558, Sec. 5, eff.

Sept. 1, 1999.

Amended by:

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

1270, Sec. 2, eff. October 1, 2007.

Sec. 2006.002. ADOPTION OF RULES WITH ADVERSE ECONOMIC EFFECT.

(a) A state agency considering adoption of a rule that would

have an adverse economic effect on small businesses or

micro-businesses shall reduce that effect if doing so is legal

and feasible considering the purpose of the statute under which

the rule is to be adopted.

(b) To reduce an adverse effect on small businesses, an agency

may:

(1) establish separate compliance or reporting requirements for

small businesses;

(2) use performance standards in place of design standards for

small businesses; or

(3) exempt small businesses from all or part of the rule.

(c) Before adopting a rule that may have an adverse economic

effect on small businesses, a state agency shall prepare:

(1) an economic impact statement that estimates the number of

small businesses subject to the proposed rule, projects the

economic impact of the rule on small businesses, and describes

alternative methods of achieving the purpose of the proposed

rule; and

(2) a regulatory flexibility analysis that includes the agency's

consideration of alternative methods of achieving the purpose of

the proposed rule.

(c-1) The analysis under Subsection (c) shall consider, if

consistent with the health, safety, and environmental and

economic welfare of the state, using regulatory methods that will

accomplish the objectives of applicable rules while minimizing

adverse impacts on small businesses. The state agency must

include in the analysis several proposed methods of reducing the

adverse impact of a proposed rule on a small business.

(d) The agency shall include the economic impact statement and

regulatory flexibility analysis as part of the notice of the

proposed rule that the agency files with the secretary of state

for publication in the Texas Register and shall provide copies to

the standing committee of each house of the legislature that is

charged with reviewing the proposed rule.

(e) This section does not apply to a rule adopted under Title 2,

Tax Code.

(f) To reduce an adverse effect of rules on micro-businesses, a

state agency shall adopt provisions concerning micro-businesses

that are uniform with those outlined in Subsections (b)-(d) for

small businesses.

(g) The attorney general, in consultation with the comptroller,

shall prepare guidelines to assist a state agency:

(1) in determining a proposed rule's potential adverse economic

effects on small businesses; and

(2) in identifying and evaluating alternative methods of

achieving the purpose of a proposed rule.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1041, Sec. 50, eff.

Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 558, Sec. 6, eff. Sept.

1, 1999.

Amended by:

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

1270, Sec. 3, eff. October 1, 2007.

SUBCHAPTER B. RECOVERY OF COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES

Sec. 2006.011. DEFINITIONS. 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 than 100 employees or less than $1 million in

annual gross receipts at the end of the fiscal year preceding the

year of the filing of an administrative adjudicatory proceeding

or civil action in which the entity is seeking recovery under

this subchapter.

(3) "State agency" means a board, commission, department, or

office that:

(A) is in the executive branch of state government;

(B) was created by the constitution or a statute of this state;

and

(C) has statewide jurisdiction.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 2006.012. EXCEPTIONS. 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); or

(B) Chapter 21, Insurance Code.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 2006.013. REQUIREMENTS FOR RECOVERY. (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 party to the

proceeding or action;

(2) it prevails in the proceeding or action; and

(3) the proceeding or action was groundless and brought:

(A) in bad faith; or

(B) for purposes of harassment.

(b) For purposes of this section, a small business prevails in a

proceeding or action if there is not:

(1) an adjudication, stipulation, or acceptance of liability; or

(2) a determination of noncompliance, violation, infringement,

deficiency, or breach on the part of the small business.

(c) A small business may not recover under this subchapter if

the parties have executed a settlement agreement that, while not

stipulating liability or violation, requires the small business

to take corrective action or pay a monetary sum.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 2006.014. MOTION FOR RECOVERY. (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 harassment;

(2) states the facts that justify the small business's claim;

and

(3) states that if the claim is dismissed or judgment is awarded

to the small business, the small business will seek recovery of

attorney fees and court costs.

(b) A small business may not recover attorney fees and court

costs under this subchapter if, not later than the 30th day after

the date the small business gives notice that it has filed a

motion under Subsection (a), the state agency:

(1) amends the pleadings so that the small business that has

filed the motion is no longer a party to the proceeding or

action; or

(2) dismisses the proceeding or action.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 2006.015. DETERMINATION OF CLAIM. (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) the complexity of the claims and defenses;

(3) the length of time available to the agency to investigate

and conduct discovery; and

(4) affidavits, depositions, and any other relevant matters.

(c) In making a determination, a hearings officer or a court may

not consider the amount of damages, civil penalties, fines,

taxes, or other monetary recovery sought by the state agency.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 2006.016. EFFECT OF DETERMINATION OR ORDER. 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, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

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Statutes > Texas > Government-code > Title-10-general-government > Chapter-2006-agency-actions-affecting-small-businesses

GOVERNMENT CODE

TITLE 10. GENERAL GOVERNMENT

SUBTITLE A. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE AND PRACTICE

CHAPTER 2006. AGENCY ACTIONS AFFECTING SMALL BUSINESSES

SUBCHAPTER A. ADOPTION OF RULES

Sec. 2006.001. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:

(1) "Micro-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; and

(C) has not more than 20 employees.

(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; and

(C) has fewer than 100 employees or less than $6 million in

annual gross receipts.

(3) "State agency" means a department, board, bureau,

commission, division, office, council, or other agency of the

state and includes an officer who is authorized by law to

determine contested cases.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 558, Sec. 5, eff.

Sept. 1, 1999.

Amended by:

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

1270, Sec. 2, eff. October 1, 2007.

Sec. 2006.002. ADOPTION OF RULES WITH ADVERSE ECONOMIC EFFECT.

(a) A state agency considering adoption of a rule that would

have an adverse economic effect on small businesses or

micro-businesses shall reduce that effect if doing so is legal

and feasible considering the purpose of the statute under which

the rule is to be adopted.

(b) To reduce an adverse effect on small businesses, an agency

may:

(1) establish separate compliance or reporting requirements for

small businesses;

(2) use performance standards in place of design standards for

small businesses; or

(3) exempt small businesses from all or part of the rule.

(c) Before adopting a rule that may have an adverse economic

effect on small businesses, a state agency shall prepare:

(1) an economic impact statement that estimates the number of

small businesses subject to the proposed rule, projects the

economic impact of the rule on small businesses, and describes

alternative methods of achieving the purpose of the proposed

rule; and

(2) a regulatory flexibility analysis that includes the agency's

consideration of alternative methods of achieving the purpose of

the proposed rule.

(c-1) The analysis under Subsection (c) shall consider, if

consistent with the health, safety, and environmental and

economic welfare of the state, using regulatory methods that will

accomplish the objectives of applicable rules while minimizing

adverse impacts on small businesses. The state agency must

include in the analysis several proposed methods of reducing the

adverse impact of a proposed rule on a small business.

(d) The agency shall include the economic impact statement and

regulatory flexibility analysis as part of the notice of the

proposed rule that the agency files with the secretary of state

for publication in the Texas Register and shall provide copies to

the standing committee of each house of the legislature that is

charged with reviewing the proposed rule.

(e) This section does not apply to a rule adopted under Title 2,

Tax Code.

(f) To reduce an adverse effect of rules on micro-businesses, a

state agency shall adopt provisions concerning micro-businesses

that are uniform with those outlined in Subsections (b)-(d) for

small businesses.

(g) The attorney general, in consultation with the comptroller,

shall prepare guidelines to assist a state agency:

(1) in determining a proposed rule's potential adverse economic

effects on small businesses; and

(2) in identifying and evaluating alternative methods of

achieving the purpose of a proposed rule.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1041, Sec. 50, eff.

Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 558, Sec. 6, eff. Sept.

1, 1999.

Amended by:

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

1270, Sec. 3, eff. October 1, 2007.

SUBCHAPTER B. RECOVERY OF COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES

Sec. 2006.011. DEFINITIONS. 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 than 100 employees or less than $1 million in

annual gross receipts at the end of the fiscal year preceding the

year of the filing of an administrative adjudicatory proceeding

or civil action in which the entity is seeking recovery under

this subchapter.

(3) "State agency" means a board, commission, department, or

office that:

(A) is in the executive branch of state government;

(B) was created by the constitution or a statute of this state;

and

(C) has statewide jurisdiction.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 2006.012. EXCEPTIONS. 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); or

(B) Chapter 21, Insurance Code.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 2006.013. REQUIREMENTS FOR RECOVERY. (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 party to the

proceeding or action;

(2) it prevails in the proceeding or action; and

(3) the proceeding or action was groundless and brought:

(A) in bad faith; or

(B) for purposes of harassment.

(b) For purposes of this section, a small business prevails in a

proceeding or action if there is not:

(1) an adjudication, stipulation, or acceptance of liability; or

(2) a determination of noncompliance, violation, infringement,

deficiency, or breach on the part of the small business.

(c) A small business may not recover under this subchapter if

the parties have executed a settlement agreement that, while not

stipulating liability or violation, requires the small business

to take corrective action or pay a monetary sum.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 2006.014. MOTION FOR RECOVERY. (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 harassment;

(2) states the facts that justify the small business's claim;

and

(3) states that if the claim is dismissed or judgment is awarded

to the small business, the small business will seek recovery of

attorney fees and court costs.

(b) A small business may not recover attorney fees and court

costs under this subchapter if, not later than the 30th day after

the date the small business gives notice that it has filed a

motion under Subsection (a), the state agency:

(1) amends the pleadings so that the small business that has

filed the motion is no longer a party to the proceeding or

action; or

(2) dismisses the proceeding or action.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 2006.015. DETERMINATION OF CLAIM. (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) the complexity of the claims and defenses;

(3) the length of time available to the agency to investigate

and conduct discovery; and

(4) affidavits, depositions, and any other relevant matters.

(c) In making a determination, a hearings officer or a court may

not consider the amount of damages, civil penalties, fines,

taxes, or other monetary recovery sought by the state agency.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 2006.016. EFFECT OF DETERMINATION OR ORDER. 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, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.


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GOVERNMENT CODE

TITLE 10. GENERAL GOVERNMENT

SUBTITLE A. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE AND PRACTICE

CHAPTER 2006. AGENCY ACTIONS AFFECTING SMALL BUSINESSES

SUBCHAPTER A. ADOPTION OF RULES

Sec. 2006.001. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:

(1) "Micro-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; and

(C) has not more than 20 employees.

(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; and

(C) has fewer than 100 employees or less than $6 million in

annual gross receipts.

(3) "State agency" means a department, board, bureau,

commission, division, office, council, or other agency of the

state and includes an officer who is authorized by law to

determine contested cases.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 558, Sec. 5, eff.

Sept. 1, 1999.

Amended by:

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

1270, Sec. 2, eff. October 1, 2007.

Sec. 2006.002. ADOPTION OF RULES WITH ADVERSE ECONOMIC EFFECT.

(a) A state agency considering adoption of a rule that would

have an adverse economic effect on small businesses or

micro-businesses shall reduce that effect if doing so is legal

and feasible considering the purpose of the statute under which

the rule is to be adopted.

(b) To reduce an adverse effect on small businesses, an agency

may:

(1) establish separate compliance or reporting requirements for

small businesses;

(2) use performance standards in place of design standards for

small businesses; or

(3) exempt small businesses from all or part of the rule.

(c) Before adopting a rule that may have an adverse economic

effect on small businesses, a state agency shall prepare:

(1) an economic impact statement that estimates the number of

small businesses subject to the proposed rule, projects the

economic impact of the rule on small businesses, and describes

alternative methods of achieving the purpose of the proposed

rule; and

(2) a regulatory flexibility analysis that includes the agency's

consideration of alternative methods of achieving the purpose of

the proposed rule.

(c-1) The analysis under Subsection (c) shall consider, if

consistent with the health, safety, and environmental and

economic welfare of the state, using regulatory methods that will

accomplish the objectives of applicable rules while minimizing

adverse impacts on small businesses. The state agency must

include in the analysis several proposed methods of reducing the

adverse impact of a proposed rule on a small business.

(d) The agency shall include the economic impact statement and

regulatory flexibility analysis as part of the notice of the

proposed rule that the agency files with the secretary of state

for publication in the Texas Register and shall provide copies to

the standing committee of each house of the legislature that is

charged with reviewing the proposed rule.

(e) This section does not apply to a rule adopted under Title 2,

Tax Code.

(f) To reduce an adverse effect of rules on micro-businesses, a

state agency shall adopt provisions concerning micro-businesses

that are uniform with those outlined in Subsections (b)-(d) for

small businesses.

(g) The attorney general, in consultation with the comptroller,

shall prepare guidelines to assist a state agency:

(1) in determining a proposed rule's potential adverse economic

effects on small businesses; and

(2) in identifying and evaluating alternative methods of

achieving the purpose of a proposed rule.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1041, Sec. 50, eff.

Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 558, Sec. 6, eff. Sept.

1, 1999.

Amended by:

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

1270, Sec. 3, eff. October 1, 2007.

SUBCHAPTER B. RECOVERY OF COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES

Sec. 2006.011. DEFINITIONS. 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 than 100 employees or less than $1 million in

annual gross receipts at the end of the fiscal year preceding the

year of the filing of an administrative adjudicatory proceeding

or civil action in which the entity is seeking recovery under

this subchapter.

(3) "State agency" means a board, commission, department, or

office that:

(A) is in the executive branch of state government;

(B) was created by the constitution or a statute of this state;

and

(C) has statewide jurisdiction.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 2006.012. EXCEPTIONS. 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); or

(B) Chapter 21, Insurance Code.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 2006.013. REQUIREMENTS FOR RECOVERY. (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 party to the

proceeding or action;

(2) it prevails in the proceeding or action; and

(3) the proceeding or action was groundless and brought:

(A) in bad faith; or

(B) for purposes of harassment.

(b) For purposes of this section, a small business prevails in a

proceeding or action if there is not:

(1) an adjudication, stipulation, or acceptance of liability; or

(2) a determination of noncompliance, violation, infringement,

deficiency, or breach on the part of the small business.

(c) A small business may not recover under this subchapter if

the parties have executed a settlement agreement that, while not

stipulating liability or violation, requires the small business

to take corrective action or pay a monetary sum.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 2006.014. MOTION FOR RECOVERY. (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 harassment;

(2) states the facts that justify the small business's claim;

and

(3) states that if the claim is dismissed or judgment is awarded

to the small business, the small business will seek recovery of

attorney fees and court costs.

(b) A small business may not recover attorney fees and court

costs under this subchapter if, not later than the 30th day after

the date the small business gives notice that it has filed a

motion under Subsection (a), the state agency:

(1) amends the pleadings so that the small business that has

filed the motion is no longer a party to the proceeding or

action; or

(2) dismisses the proceeding or action.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 2006.015. DETERMINATION OF CLAIM. (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) the complexity of the claims and defenses;

(3) the length of time available to the agency to investigate

and conduct discovery; and

(4) affidavits, depositions, and any other relevant matters.

(c) In making a determination, a hearings officer or a court may

not consider the amount of damages, civil penalties, fines,

taxes, or other monetary recovery sought by the state agency.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 2006.016. EFFECT OF DETERMINATION OR ORDER. 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, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.


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