Requests for Opinions
RQ-0654-KP
Requestor:
The Honorable Kevin Sparks
Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
Texas State Senate
Post Office Box 12068
Austin, Texas 78711-2068
Re: Whether use of standardized contracts by oil and natural gas pipeline and midstream companies result in unfair anticompetitive practices (RQ-0654-KP)
Briefs requested by October 1, 2026
RQ-0655-KP
Requestor:
Ms. Jacqueline R. Habersham
Executive Director
State Commission on Judicial Conduct
Post Office Box 12265
Austin, Texas 78711
Re: Whether the State Auditor's Office may access records of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct (RQ-0655-KP)
Briefs requested by October 1, 2026
RQ-0656-KP
Requestor:
The Honorable B.D. Griffin
Montgomery County Attorney
501 North Thompson, Suite 300
Conroe, Texas 77301
Re: Procedural requirements applicable to county commissioners courts and county clerks for adoption of an Archive Plan and fees (RQ-0656-KP)
Briefs requested by October 5, 2026
For further information, please access the website at www.texasattorneygeneral.gov or call the Opinion Committee at (512) 463-2110.
TRD-202603947
Justin Gordon
General Counsel
Office of the Attorney General
Filed: September 9, 2026
RQ-0657-KP
Requestor:
The Honorable Sean Teare
Harris County District Attorney
1201 Franklin Street, Suite 600
Houston, Texas 77002
Re: Whether the Axon TASER 10 qualifies as a "firearm" under Texas Penal Code § 46.01(3) (RQ-0657-KP)
Briefs requested by October 12, 2026
RQ-0658-KP
Requestor:
The Honorable Chris Taylor
Tom Green County Attorney
122 West Harris
San Angelo, Texas 76903
Re: Regarding Texas Local Govt Code Section 232 and the provision of street names and 911 addresses that are exempt from plating requirements (RQ-0658-KP)
Briefs requested by October 12, 2026
RQ-0659-KP
Requestor:
The Honorable Bryan Hughes
Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
Texas State Senate
Post Office Box 12068
Austin, Texas 78711-2068
Re: Whether Texas Health and Safety Code prohibits the involuntary commitment of persons diagnosed with dementia (RQ-0659-KP)
Briefs requested by October 12, 2026
For further information, please access the website at www.texasattorneygeneral.gov or call the Opinion Committee at (512) 463-2110.
TRD-202604009
Justin Gordon
General Counsel
Office of the Attorney General
Filed: September 16, 2026