Texas Government Code 3105.0035 – Nominations; Addition of Names to Monument
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(a) A peace officer, law enforcement agency, independent researcher, or organization that advocates on behalf of the survivors of persons described by § 3105.003 may submit to the commission a nomination to have a person‘s name added to the monument.
(b) The executive director of the commission shall make a preliminary recommendation to the commission on whether a person nominated under Subsection (a) is eligible under § 3105.003.
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 3105.0035
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(c) The commission shall place each nomination, including the executive director’s preliminary recommendation, on the agenda of a scheduled meeting of the commission for consideration by the commission. The commission shall allow public testimony and consider any evidence presented regarding the eligibility of the person nominated. After hearing testimony and considering evidence, the commission shall determine by a public vote whether the person meets the eligibility requirements under § 3105.003.
(d) The commission shall add a person’s name to the monument if the commission determines that the person meets the eligibility requirements.