Requests for Opinions

RQ-0083. Requested by: Ms. Lois Ewald, Executive Director, Texas Optometry Board, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-420, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, regarding whether a health maintenance organization owned by a corporation may contract for the provision of optometric services from a retailer that is also owned by the parent corporation and related questions. Briefs requested by August 23, l999.

RQ-0084. Requested by: The Honorable Susan D. Reed, Bexar County, Criminal District Attorney, 300 Dolorosa, Fifth Floor, San Antonio, Texas 78205-3030, regarding whether a county clerk, may, or must, accept for filing a "declaration of domestic partnership". Briefs requested by August 22, 1999.

RQ-0085. Requested by: Mr. Vernon M. Arrell, Commissioner, Texas Rehabilitation Commission, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751-2399, regarding whether the Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities may engage in lobbying activities. Briefs requested by August 25, l999.

RQ-0086. Requested by: The Honorable David M. Motley, Kerr County Attorney, County Courthouse, Suite BA-103, 700 Main Street, Kerrville, Texas 78028, regarding disposition of fines assessed under a modification of a judgment placing a defendant on community supervision. Briefs requested by August 25, l999.

TRD-9904542

Elizabeth Robinson

Assistant Attorney General

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: July 28, 1999