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Texas Health and Human Services Commission Defined in State Health and Safety Code

Texas Health and Human Services Commission Defined in State Health and Safety Code

The Texas Health and Safety Code, specifically Title 2, Subtitle A, Chapter 11, Section 11.001, provides clear definitions for key terms within the state's health framework. According to this code, the term 'Commission' is explicitly defined as the Health and Human Services Commission. Furthermore, 'Commissioner' refers to the commissioner of state health services, and 'Department' signifies the Department of State Health Services. The 'Executive commissioner' is identified as the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission. These definitions were established by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, effective September 1, 1989, and have since been amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 747, Sec. 15, effective September 1, 1993, and most recently by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0003, effective April 2, 2015. This legislative clarity ensures a standardized understanding of the entities responsible for health and human services within Texas.
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Man shot by ICE agents in Texas says he is in detention with bullet in back

Man shot by ICE agents in Texas says he is in detention with bullet in back

By Brad Brooks and Kanishka Singh Sept 21 (Reuters) - A man identified as the Venezuelan who was shot and wounded by a federal immigration agent in Texas said on Monday that he was in pain and being held at an ICE detention center with a bullet lodged in his back.
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Factbox-South Korea's US investment package takes shape with Texas power plant, nuclear projects

Factbox-South Korea's US investment package takes shape with Texas power plant, nuclear projects

By Joyce Lee and Kyu-seok Shim Sept 22 (Reuters) - South Korea and the United States are finalising implementation of Seoul's pledged $350 billion investment package under a trade deal struck last year that lowered US tariffs on South Korean goods to 15%.
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South Korea minister says Seoul picks first project to pursue under US investment deal

South Korea minister says Seoul picks first project to pursue under US investment deal

By Joyce Lee and Heejin Kim SEOUL, Sept 22 (Reuters) - South Korea's industry minister said on Tuesday that the government had selected the first project to pursue under its $350 billion investment deal with the US and would brief lawmakers on two others that were under consideration.
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South Korea confirms first project under $350 billion US investment pact despite viability concerns

South Korea confirms first project under $350 billion US investment pact despite viability concerns

By Heejin Kim, Jihoon Lee and Joyce Lee SEOUL, Sept 22 (Reuters) - South Korea confirmed its first project under a $350 billion US investment pact on Tuesday and said it is considering two others, moving ahead despite profitability concerns and criticism from President Donald Trump over the pace of
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South Korea picks Texas power plant, weighs nuclear investments under US deal

South Korea picks Texas power plant, weighs nuclear investments under US deal

By Joyce Lee, Heejin Kim and Jihoon Lee SEOUL, Sept 22 (Reuters) - South Korea has selected a gas-fired power plant project in Texas as the first project Seoul intends to pursue under a $350 billion investment deal with Washington and is considering two other projects, a lawmaker said on Tuesday.
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Texas Governor Abbott Halts New Permits for Automated License Plate Readers Amid Privacy Concerns

Texas Governor Abbott Halts New Permits for Automated License Plate Readers Amid Privacy Concerns

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the state's transportation department to cease issuing permits for new Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers (ALPRs) along state highways. This decision comes after increasing scrutiny and privacy concerns surrounding the roadside surveillance technology. While existing devices, including over 900 used by the Department of Public Safety, will remain operational, projects that have been approved but not yet installed are now frozen. Governor Abbott's decision in late August to halt state funding for Flock cameras, which had amounted to over $30 million for more than 3,200 devices statewide, preceded this directive. The technology logs every passing license plate into searchable databases, leading to accusations of misuse, including officers allegedly using them to stalk individuals. Conversely, proponents argue that these systems are crucial for solving crimes, recovering stolen vehicles, and locating missing persons.
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Legal Analysis Clarifies Rules for Searching Abandoned Cell Phones After Foot Pursuits

Legal Analysis Clarifies Rules for Searching Abandoned Cell Phones After Foot Pursuits

A legal analysis from Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training addresses the complexities surrounding the search of cell phones left behind in a vehicle by a suspect fleeing on foot. The scenario involves an officer in Texas who observed a man in a high-crime area, who then drove away evasively and ultimately fled on foot, leaving two cell phones in his car. The officer was advised that there might not be sufficient grounds for a warrant to search the phones. The analysis clarifies that merely driving away from a police presence in a high-crime area does not constitute reasonable suspicion for a stop. However, evasive driving combined with a high-crime area can establish reasonable suspicion. The core issue revolves around the concept of 'abandonment' regarding the cell phones. Abandonment occurs when an individual's actions or statements indicate they no longer expect a privacy interest in an item. While running from a car is a significant indicator, it does not automatically mean everything inside is abando...
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Texas probes Austin-area data center on land once meant to be a park

Texas probes Austin-area data center on land once meant to be a park

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating whether a Taylor AI data center sits on land legally bound as public parkland. Here's what to know.
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ICE Announces Arrests of 'Worst of the Worst' Criminal Illegal Aliens Under Trump Administration

ICE Announces Arrests of 'Worst of the Worst' Criminal Illegal Aliens Under Trump Administration

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of several individuals described as 'worst of the worst' criminal illegal aliens. According to Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, these arrests included individuals convicted of heinous crimes such as lewd and lascivious assault on a child, rape, and assault. Secretary Mullin stated that under President Trump’s and his leadership, ICE has been 'unleashed' to arrest illegal aliens and 'Make America Safe Again.' The announcement highlighted specific cases, including Marcos Simo-Cepeda from the Dominican Republic, convicted for lewd and lascivious assault on a child in Miami, Florida; Jaime Velasquez-Orozco from Mexico, convicted for lewd or lascivious acts with a child in Santa Ana, California; Sergio Ehuan-Canul from Mexico, convicted for attempted indecency with a child in Randall County, Texas; Nehemias Omar Garcia-Martinez from Honduras, convicted for second-degree rape and assault in Prince George’s County, Maryland; and P...