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Tex. Government Code § 22.011 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 22 / Section 22.011
§ 22.011. JUDICIAL INSTRUCTION RELATED TO FAMILY VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS, AND CHILD ABUSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The supreme court shall provide judicial training related to the problems of family violence, sexual assault, trafficking of persons, and child abuse and to issues concerning sex offender characteristics.

(d) The instruction must include information about:

(1) statutory and case law relating to videotaping a child's testimony and relating to competency of children to testify;

(2) methods for eliminating the trauma to the child caused by the court process;

(3) case law, statutory law, and procedural rules relating to family violence, sexual assault, trafficking of persons, and child abuse;

(4) methods for providing protection for victims of family violence, sexual assault, trafficking of persons, or child abuse;

(5) available community and state resources for counseling and other aid to victims and to offenders;

(6) gender bias in the judicial process;

(7) dynamics and effects of being a victim of family violence, sexual assault, trafficking of persons, or child abuse; and

(8) issues concerning sex offender characteristics.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 55A.3025 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 55A / Section 55A.3025
§ 55A.3025. RETENTION OF CERTAIN MENTAL HEALTH RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall retain federal prohibited person information, as defined by Section 411.052, Government Code, regardless of whether an expunction order is issued with regard to the criminal case in which that information is contained.

(b) The court shall keep the information described by Subsection (a) confidential, and the information is subject to release to the Department of Public Safety or the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as applicable, only for purposes of an audit of records described by Section 411.0521(c-1), Government Code, or to otherwise verify the inclusion of a person's records in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 21.004 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 21 / Section 21.004
§ 21.004. INTERPRETER'S POSITION IN COURT.
Status: in_force

If a court is required to appoint an interpreter under this subchapter, the court may not start proceedings until the appointed interpreter is in court in a position not more than 10 feet from and in full view of the deaf person.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2151.153 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2151 / Section 2151.153
§ 2151.153. CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person fails to comply with any requirement of:

(1) Section 2151.101, 2151.102, 2151.103, 2151.1525(b), (c), or (d), or 2151.1526(a); or

(2) a rule adopted by the commissioner under Section 2151.1021 or 2151.105.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) is a sponsor, lessor, landowner, or other person responsible for an amusement ride being offered for use by the public; and

(2) does not provide the information required under Section 2151.053 or provides false information under Section 2151.053.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

(d) Each day a violation of this chapter is committed constitutes a separate offense.

(e) The prosecuting attorney in a case in which a person is convicted of an offense under this section shall report the offense to the department not later than the 90th day after the date of the conviction.
Tex. Estates Code § 1301.202 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.202
§ 1301.202. TRANSFER TO POOLED TRUST SUBACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) If the court determines that it is in the best interests of the person for whom a management trust is created, the court may order the transfer of all property in the management trust to a pooled trust subaccount established in accordance with Chapter 1302.

(a-1) For purposes of a proceeding to determine whether to transfer property from a management trust to a pooled trust subaccount, the court may, but is not required to, appoint an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem to represent the interests of a person who has only a physical disability for whom the management trust was created.

(b) The transfer of property from the management trust to the pooled trust subaccount shall be treated as a continuation of the management trust and may not be treated as the establishment of a new trust for purposes of 42 U.S.C. Section 1396p(d)(4)(A) or (C) or otherwise for purposes of the management trust beneficiary's eligibility for medical assistance under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code.

(c) The court may not allow termination of the management trust from which property is transferred under this section until all of the property in the management trust has been transferred to the pooled trust subaccount.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7964.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7964 / Section 7964.202
§ 7964.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Labor Code § 403.006 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 403 / Section 403.006
§ 403.006. SUBSEQUENT INJURY FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The subsequent injury fund is a dedicated account in the general revenue fund. Money in the account may be appropriated only for the purposes of this section or as provided by other law. Section 403.095, Government Code, does not apply to the subsequent injury fund.

(b) The subsequent injury fund is liable for:

(1) the payment of compensation as provided by Section 408.162;

(2) reimbursement of insurance carrier claims of overpayment of benefits made under an interlocutory order or decision of the commissioner as provided by this subtitle, consistent with the priorities established by rule by the commissioner;

(3) reimbursement of insurance carrier claims as provided by Sections 408.042 and 413.0141, consistent with the priorities established by rule by the commissioner; and

(4) the reimbursement of an insurance carrier as provided by Section 408.0041(f-1).

(c) The commissioner shall appoint an administrator for the subsequent injury fund.

(d) Based on an actuarial assessment of the funding available under Section 403.007(e), the commissioner may make partial payment of insurance carrier claims under Subsection (b)(3).
Tex. Water Code § 36.409 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.409
§ 36.409. CONTINUANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The presiding officer may continue a hearing from time to time and from place to place without providing notice under Section 36.404.

(b) If the presiding officer continues a hearing without announcing at the hearing the time, date, and location of the continued hearing, the presiding officer must provide notice of the continued hearing by regular mail to the parties.

(c) A continuance may not exceed the time limit for the issuance of a final decision under Section 36.4165.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 221.066 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 221 / Section 221.066
§ 221.066. SOURCE OF PAYMENT; BONDS NOT GENERAL OBLIGATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The principal of, interest on, and any redemption penalty on bonds issued under this chapter are payable solely from, and may be secured by a pledge of all or part of, one or more of the following:

(1) the bond proceeds;

(2) revenue derived from the lease or sale of a health facility or from a loan made by a development corporation to finance or refinance all or part of a health facility;

(3) revenue derived from the operation of a health facility; or

(4) other revenue provided by a user of a health facility.

(b) The bonds are not an obligation or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state, a sponsoring entity, or other political subdivision or agency of the state.

(c) Each bond must contain on its face a statement that:

(1) neither the state nor a political subdivision or agency of the state, including the sponsoring entity, is obligated to pay the bonds or interest on the bonds; and

(2) neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the state, the sponsoring entity, or other political subdivision or agency of the state is pledged to the payment of the principal of or interest or any redemption premium on the bonds.
Tex. Insurance Code § 843.104 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 843 / Section 843.104
§ 843.104. CONTRACTS FOR CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS.
Status: in_force

A health maintenance organization may contract with any person to perform functions such as marketing, enrollment, and administration on behalf of the health maintenance organization.
Tex. Transportation Code § 311.054 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 311 / Section 311.054
§ 311.054. RAILROAD QUIET ZONE LOCATED OUTSIDE TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a Type A general-law municipality that is an enclave surrounded entirely by a municipality with a population of 1.1 million or more.

(b) The governing body of the general-law municipality may enter into an interlocal contract with the surrounding municipality for the establishment of a railroad quiet zone located outside the boundaries of the general-law municipality that the governing body determines will benefit the general-law municipality.

(c) A general-law municipality may expend municipal funds and may issue certificates of obligation or bonds to pay for expenses associated with a railroad quiet zone under Subsection (b), including expenses related to feasibility, engineering, and traffic studies and improvements related to the railroad quiet zone.
Tex. Local Government Code § 143.309 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 143 / Section 143.309
§ 143.309. PROTECTED RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of any disciplinary appeal to the civil service commission or to a hearing examiner, a member of the bargaining unit may choose to be represented by any person of the member's choice or by the association.

(b) An agreement may not interfere with the right of a member of a bargaining unit to pursue allegations of discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, or disability with the Commission on Human Rights or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or to pursue affirmative action litigation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4151.115 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4151 / Section 4151.115
§ 4151.115. CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Information that identifies an individual covered by a plan is confidential.

(b) During the time information described by Subsection (a) is in an administrator's custody or control, the administrator shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent disclosure or use of the information for a purpose unrelated to administration of the plan.

(c) The administrator shall disclose information described by Subsection (a) only:

(1) in response to a court order;

(2) for an examination conducted by the commissioner under this chapter;

(3) for an audit or investigation conducted under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.);

(4) to or at the request of the insurer or plan sponsor; or

(5) with the written consent of the identified individual or the individual's legal representative.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 247.041 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 247 / Section 247.041
§ 247.041. DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department, after providing notice and opportunity for a hearing to the applicant or license holder, may deny, suspend, or revoke a license if the department finds that the applicant, license holder, or a controlling person has:

(1) violated this chapter or a rule, standard, or order adopted or license issued under this chapter in either a repeated or substantial manner; or

(2) committed any act described by Sections 247.0451(a)(2)-(6).

(b) The denial, suspension, or revocation of a license by the department and the appeal from that action are governed by the procedures for a contested case hearing under Chapter 2001, Government Code.

(c) The status of a person as an applicant for a license or as a license holder is preserved until final disposition of the contested matter, except as the court having jurisdiction of a judicial review of the matter may order in the public interest for the welfare and safety of the residents.

(d) A court having jurisdiction of a judicial review of the matter may not order arbitration, whether on motion of any party or on the court's own motion, to resolve a dispute involving the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license under this section or the conduct with respect to which the denial, suspension, or revocation of the license is sought.
Tex. Government Code § 526.0604 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 526 / Section 526.0604
§ 526.0604. INSTRUCTION GUIDE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS OF VETERANS WHO HAVE MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission and the Texas Veterans Commission jointly shall produce and make publicly available an instruction guide for family members and caregivers of veterans who have mental health disorders.

(b) The instruction guide produced under this section must include:

(1) general education about different mental health disorders, including instruction intended to improve understanding about the experience of individuals suffering from those mental health disorders;

(2) techniques for handling crisis situations and administering mental health first aid to individuals suffering from mental health disorders;

(3) techniques for coping with the stress of living with an individual with a mental health disorder; and

(4) information about related services available for family members and caregivers of veterans who have mental health disorders that are provided by the commission, the Texas Veterans Commission, other state agencies, community organizations, and mental health services providers.

(c) The commission and the Texas Veterans Commission each shall publish the guide produced under this section on the respective agency's Internet website.
Tex. Finance Code § 371.171 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 371 / Section 371.171
§ 371.171. AGREEMENT REQUIRING PLEDGOR'S PERSONAL LIABILITY PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A pawnbroker may not enter an agreement requiring the personal liability of the pledgor in connection with a pawn transaction.
Tex. Property Code § 113.057 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 113 / Section 113.057
§ 113.057. DEPOSITS BY CORPORATE TRUSTEE WITH ITSELF.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporate trustee may deposit trust funds with itself as a permanent investment if authorized by the settlor in the instrument creating the trust or if authorized in a writing delivered to the trustee by a beneficiary currently eligible to receive distributions from a trust created before January 1, 1988.

(b) A corporate trustee may deposit with itself trust funds that are being held pending investment, distribution, or payment of debts if, except as provided by Subsection (d) of this section:

(1) it maintains under control of its trust department as security for the deposit a separate fund of securities legal for trust investments;

(2) the total market value of the security is at all times at least equal to the amount of the deposit; and

(3) the separate fund is marked as such.

(c) The trustee may make periodic withdrawals from or additions to the securities fund required by Subsection (b) of this section as long as the required value is maintained. Income from securities in the fund belongs to the trustee.

(d) Security for a deposit under this section is not required for a deposit under Subsection (a) or under Subsection (b) of this section to the extent the deposit is insured or otherwise secured under state or federal law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5012.0003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5012 / Section 5012.0003
§ 5012.0003. AUTHORITY TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The authority is composed of the territory in Jefferson County described by Section 1, Chapter 379, Acts of the 63rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1973, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 62, Water Code; or

(2) other law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8000.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8000 / Section 8000.106
§ 8000.106. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may be divided into two or more districts only if:

(1) the district has no outstanding bonded debt;

(2) the district is not imposing ad valorem taxes; and

(3) the requirements of Subsection (i), as applicable, are satisfied.

(b) This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.

(c) A new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(d) The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.

(e) The board may adopt an order dividing the district before or after the date the board holds an election under Section 8000.003 to confirm the district's creation.

(f) An order dividing the district shall:

(1) name the new district;

(2) include the metes and bounds of each new district;

(3) appoint temporary directors for each new district; and

(4) provide for the division of assets and liabilities between the district and each new district.

(g) On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the commission and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.

(h) A new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 8000.003.

(i) If the district is located wholly or partly in the corporate limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the district may not divide under this section unless the municipality by resolution or ordinance consents to the division of the district. If the district is not located wholly or partly in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the district may not divide under this section unless the commissioners court of each county in which the district is wholly or partly located first adopts a resolution or order in support of the division of the district.

(j) Any new district created by the division of the district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1009.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1009 / Section 1009.151
§ 1009.151. BUDGET; NOTICE OF HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board. The budget must be for the fiscal year prescribed by Section 1009.152.

(b) Not later than August 31 of each year, the board shall give notice of a public hearing on the proposed budget. The notice must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Cochran County at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.
Tex. Government Code § 839.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 839 / Section 839.004
§ 839.004. DISCLAIMER OF BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

The retirement system shall give effect to a full or partial disclaimer of benefits executed in accordance with Chapter 240, Property Code, unless the benefit to be disclaimed is a lifetime annuity.
Tex. Insurance Code § 751.301 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 751 / Section 751.301
§ 751.301. PERSONNEL; QUALIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) To conduct market conduct surveillance under this chapter, the commissioner may designate department staff to perform duties under this chapter, and may supplement that staff with qualified outside professional assistance if the commissioner determines that that assistance is necessary.

(b) Market conduct surveillance personnel must be qualified by education and experience and, if applicable, must hold appropriate professional designations.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3966.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3966 / Section 3966.0302
§ 3966.0302. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The city, the district, and any other entities the city determines are necessary to the agreement may execute a development agreement if approved by the city.

(b) This chapter expires on the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter if the development agreement under Subsection (a) is not executed before that date.
Tex. Government Code § 657.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 657 / Section 657.002
§ 657.002. INDIVIDUALS QUALIFIED FOR MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE.
Status: in_force

The following individuals qualify for a military employment preference:

(1) a veteran, including a veteran with a disability;

(2) a veteran's surviving spouse who has not remarried;

(3) an orphan of a veteran if the veteran was killed while on active duty;

(4) the spouse of a member of the United States armed forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty; and

(5) the spouse of a veteran if the spouse is the primary source of income for the household and the veteran has a total disability rating based either on having a service-connected disability with a disability rating of at least 70 percent or on individual unemployability.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 141.0085 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 141 / Section 141.0085
§ 141.0085. REPORTS OF ABUSE; DUTIES OF YOUTH CAMP OPERATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner by rule shall establish a procedure for the department to forward a report of alleged abuse of a camper that is received by the department to the Department of Family and Protective Services or another appropriate agency.

(b) If a law enforcement agency notifies a youth camp operator of the investigation or conviction of an individual who is employed by the camp for an act of sexual abuse, as defined by Section 21.02, Penal Code, that occurred at the camp, the operator shall:

(1) immediately notify the department of the investigation or conviction; and

(2) retain all records related to the investigation or conviction until the department notifies the camp that the record retention is no longer required.
Tex. Local Government Code § 216.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 216 / Section 216.005
§ 216.005. DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The municipal board on sign control shall determine the amount of the compensation to which the owner of a sign that is required to be relocated, reconstructed, or removed is entitled. The determination shall be made after the owner of the sign is given the opportunity for a hearing before the board about the issues involved in the matter.

(b) In any court proceeding in which the reasonableness of compensation is at issue and the compensation is to be provided over a period longer than one year, the court shall consider whether the duration of the period is reasonable under the circumstances.
Tex. Election Code § 146.027 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 146 / Section 146.027
§ 146.027. LIMITATION ON CHALLENGE OF DECLARATION.
Status: in_force

A declaration of write-in candidacy may not be challenged for compliance with the applicable requirements after the 15th day before election day.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 2.108 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 2 / Section 2.108
§ 2.108. POWERS OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Title 7, a professional association has the same powers, privileges, duties, restrictions, and liabilities as a for-profit corporation.