Tex.
Gov't Code Section 535.052
General Duties of Liaisons
(a)
A faith- and community-based liaison designated under Section 535.051 (Designation of Faith- and Community-based Liaisons) shall:(1)
identify and remove unnecessary barriers to partnerships between the state agency the liaison represents and faith- and community-based organizations;(2)
provide information and training, if necessary, for employees of the state agency the liaison represents regarding equal opportunity standards for faith- and community-based organizations seeking to partner with state government;(3)
facilitate the identification of practices with demonstrated effectiveness for faith- and community-based organizations that partner with the state agency the liaison represents;(4)
work with the appropriate departments and programs of the state agency the liaison represents to conduct outreach efforts to inform and welcome faith- and community-based organizations that have not traditionally formed partnerships with the agency;(5)
coordinate all efforts with the governor’s office of faith-based and community initiatives and provide information, support, and assistance to that office as requested to the extent permitted by law and as feasible; and(6)
attend conferences sponsored by federal agencies and offices and other relevant entities to become and remain informed of issues and developments regarding faith- and community-based initiatives.(b)
A faith- and community-based liaison designated under Section 535.051 (Designation of Faith- and Community-based Liaisons) may coordinate and interact with statewide organizations that represent faith- or community-based organizations as necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
Source:
Section 535.052 — General Duties of Liaisons, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.535.htm#535.052 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
