Tex. Government Code § 411.004
This is the official text of Tex. Government Code § 411.004, part of Texas’s Government Code — covers the structure and operation of Texas state and local government.
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§ 411.004. DUTIES AND POWERS OF COMMISSION.
Official statutory text
The commission shall:
(1) formulate plans and policies for:
(A) enforcement of state criminal, traffic, and safety laws;
(B) prevention of crime;
(C) detection and apprehension of persons who violate laws; and
(D) education of citizens of this state in the promotion of public safety and the observance of law;
(2) organize the department and supervise its operation;
(3) adopt rules considered necessary for carrying out the department's work;
(4) maintain records of all proceedings and official orders; and
(5) biennially submit a report of its work to the governor and legislature, including the commission's and director's recommendations.
(1) formulate plans and policies for:
(A) enforcement of state criminal, traffic, and safety laws;
(B) prevention of crime;
(C) detection and apprehension of persons who violate laws; and
(D) education of citizens of this state in the promotion of public safety and the observance of law;
(2) organize the department and supervise its operation;
(3) adopt rules considered necessary for carrying out the department's work;
(4) maintain records of all proceedings and official orders; and
(5) biennially submit a report of its work to the governor and legislature, including the commission's and director's recommendations.
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