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Tex. Occupations Code § 301.351 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.351
§ 301.351. DESIGNATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who holds a license as a registered nurse under this chapter:

(1) is referred to as a registered nurse; and

(2) may use the abbreviation "R.N."

(b) A person who holds a license as a vocational nurse under this chapter:

(1) is referred to as a licensed vocational nurse or vocational nurse; and

(2) may use the abbreviation "L.V.N." or "V.N."

(c) While interacting with the public in a nursing role, each nurse shall wear a clearly legible insignia identifying the nurse as a registered or vocational nurse. The insignia may not contain information other than:

(1) the registered or vocational nurse designation;

(2) the nurse's name, certifications, academic degrees, or practice position;

(3) the name of the employing facility or agency, or other employer;

(4) a picture of the nurse; or

(5) any other information authorized by the board.

(d) The board may adopt rules establishing specifications for the insignia.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8436.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8436 / Section 8436.002
§ 8436.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 4002.151 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4002 / Section 4002.151
§ 4002.151. RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subsection (b), the board may adopt rules as necessary to implement this title, including rules:

(1) governing registration statements, applications, notices, and reports; and

(2) defining terms, regardless of whether used in this title, provided that the definitions are not inconsistent with the purposes fairly intended by the policy and provisions of this title.

(b) The board may not adopt a rule unless, after notice and opportunity for comment, the board finds that the action is:

(1) necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors; and

(2) consistent with the purposes fairly intended by the policy and provisions of this title.

(c) For the purpose of adopting rules, the board may classify securities, persons, and matters within the board's jurisdiction and prescribe different requirements for different classes.

(d) The board, in the board's discretion, may waive a requirement of a rule in a situation in which, in the board's opinion, the requirement is not necessary in the public interest or for the protection of investors.
Tex. Government Code § 551.0761 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 551 / Section 551.0761
§ 551.0761. DELIBERATION REGARDING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITY; CLOSED MEETING.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Critical infrastructure facility" means a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, electrical power generating facility, substation, switching station, electrical control center, dam, natural gas and natural gas liquids gathering, processing, and storage transmission and distribution system, hazardous waste treatment system, water treatment facility, water intake structure, wastewater treatment plant, pump station, or water pipeline and related support facility, equipment, and property.

(2) "Cybersecurity" means the measures taken to protect a computer, a computer network, a computer system, or other technology infrastructure against unauthorized use or access.

(b) This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting to deliberate a cybersecurity measure, policy, or contract solely intended to protect a critical infrastructure facility located in the jurisdiction of the governmental body.
Tex. Government Code § 445.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 445 / Section 445.004
§ 445.004. THEATERS; FILMS AND OTHER PRODUCTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The museum may operate one or more film theaters, including a large-format theater.

(b) In addition to films connected with Texas history, the museum may exhibit commercially produced entertainment films in museum theaters.

(c) The museum may develop and produce films and other products and may retain royalties or otherwise receive revenue from the production, distribution, exhibition, or sale of those films or products.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 74.1091 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 74 / Section 74.1091
§ 74.1091. SEPARATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES.
Status: in_force

The board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policy-making responsibilities of the board and the management responsibilities of the chief executive officer and staff of the foundation.
Tex. Education Code § 37.003 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 37 / Section 37.003
§ 37.003. PLACEMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) Each school shall establish a three-member committee to determine placement of a student when a teacher refuses the return of a student to the teacher's class and make recommendations to the district regarding readmission of expelled students. Members shall be appointed as follows:

(1) the campus faculty shall choose two teachers to serve as members and one teacher to serve as an alternate member; and

(2) the principal shall choose one member from the professional staff of a campus.

(b) The teacher refusing to readmit the student may not serve on the committee.

(c) The committee's placement determination regarding a student with a disability who receives special education services under Subchapter A, Chapter 29, is subject to the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1400 et seq.) and federal regulations, state statutes, and agency requirements necessary to carry out federal law or regulations or state law relating to special education.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1083.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1083 / Section 1083.105
§ 1083.105. RULES.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt rules for the operation of the district and as required to administer this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9064.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9064 / Section 9064.0202
§ 9064.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9064.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 9064.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9064.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9047.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9047 / Section 9047.152
§ 9047.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 9047.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Government Code § 154.108 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 154 / Section 154.108
§ 154.108. CONTINUING EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

Subject to Section 152.101, the commission by rule shall require each court reporter who holds a certification issued by the commission and at least one person who has management responsibility for a shorthand reporting firm registered in this state to complete continuing professional education.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 22.023 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 22 / Section 22.023
§ 22.023. PRIVILEGE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, a judicial, legislative, administrative, or other body with the authority to issue a subpoena or other compulsory process may not compel a journalist to testify regarding or to produce or disclose in an official proceeding:

(1) any confidential or nonconfidential information, document, or item obtained or prepared while acting as a journalist; or

(2) the source of any information, document, or item described by Subdivision (1).

(b) A subpoena or other compulsory process may not compel the parent, subsidiary, division, or affiliate of a communication service provider or news medium to disclose the information, documents, or items or the source of any information, documents, or items that are privileged from disclosure under Subsection (a).
Tex. Insurance Code § 1271.055 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1271 / Section 1271.055
§ 1271.055. OUT-OF-NETWORK SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) An evidence of coverage must contain a provision regarding non-network physicians and providers in accordance with the requirements of this section.

(b) If medically necessary covered services are not available through network physicians or providers, the health maintenance organization, on the request of a network physician or provider and within a reasonable period, shall:

(1) allow referral to a non-network physician or provider; and

(2) fully reimburse the non-network physician or provider at the usual and customary rate or at an agreed rate.

(c) Before denying a request for a referral to a non-network physician or provider, a health maintenance organization must provide for a review conducted by a specialist of the same or similar type of specialty as the physician or provider to whom the referral is requested.
Tex. Finance Code § 342.154 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 342 / Section 342.154
§ 342.154. LICENSE FEE.
Status: in_force

Not later than 30 days before the date the license expires, a license holder shall pay to the commissioner for each license held a fee in an amount determined as provided by Section 14.107.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1039.059 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1039 / Section 1039.059
§ 1039.059. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall appoint a qualified person to serve as district administrator of the hospital system and ancillary health care system.

(b) The board may appoint an assistant administrator.

(c) The district administrator and any assistant administrator serve at the will of the board and are entitled to the compensation determined by the board.

(d) On assuming the duties of district administrator, the administrator shall execute a bond payable to the district in an amount set by the board of not less than $5,000 that:

(1) is conditioned on the administrator performing the administrator's duties; and

(2) contains other conditions the board may require.
Tex. Tax Code § 5.05 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 5 / Section 5.05
§ 5.05. APPRAISAL MANUALS AND OTHER MATERIALS.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller may prepare and issue publications relating to the appraisal of property and the administration of taxes, or may approve other publications relating to those matters, including materials published by The Appraisal Foundation, the International Association of Assessing Officers, or other professionally recognized organizations, for use in the administration of property taxes, including:

(1) a general appraisal manual;

(2) special appraisal manuals as authorized by law;

(3) cost, price, and depreciation schedules as authorized by law;

(4) periodic news and reference bulletins;

(5) an annotated version of this title and Title 3; and

(6) a handbook containing selected laws and all rules promulgated by the comptroller relating to the property tax and its administration.

(b) The comptroller shall revise or supplement all materials issued by the comptroller or approve other publications periodically as necessary to keep them current.

(c) The comptroller shall electronically publish all materials under this section for administering the property tax system. The comptroller shall make the materials available to local governmental officials and members of the public but may charge a reasonable fee to offset the costs of preparing, printing, and distributing the materials.

(c-1) An appraisal district shall appraise property in accordance with any appraisal manuals required by law to be prepared and issued by the comptroller.

(c-2) Appraisal manuals required by law to be prepared and issued by the comptroller for the purpose of determining the market value of property shall be prepared based on generally accepted appraisal methods and techniques.

(d) If the appraised value of property is at issue in a lawsuit involving property taxation, a court may not admit in evidence appraisal manuals or cost, price, and depreciation schedules, or portions thereof, that are prepared and issued pursuant to this section. The manuals or schedules may only be used for the limited purpose of impeachment in the same manner and pursuant to the same evidentiary rules as applicable to books and treatises.
Tex. Utilities Code § 122.152 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 122 / Section 122.152
§ 122.152. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS AND PERSON DOING BUSINESS IN THIS STATE.
Status: in_force

To enforce this chapter, the railroad commission may examine:

(1) a book, record, or paper of a person permitted to do business in this state, including an agent of the person, at an office of the person or agent in the United States; and

(2) an officer or employee of a person described by Subdivision (1) under oath.
Tex. Government Code § 653.009 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 653 / Section 653.009
§ 653.009. PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS.
Status: in_force

The state, as beneficiary, shall pay premiums on bonds under this chapter from:

(1) money appropriated by the legislature for that purpose;

(2) money appropriated by the legislature to a state agency that may be used for:

(A) administration or administration expense;

(B) operation expense;

(C) general operation expense;

(D) maintenance;

(E) miscellaneous expense; or

(F) contingencies; or

(3) money of a state agency that:

(A) is outside the state treasury; and

(B) may be used by the agency for operational expenses of the agency.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8297.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8297 / Section 8297.006
§ 8297.006. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes set forth in this chapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.305 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.305
§ 521.305. CANCELLATION OF MINOR'S LICENSE ON DEATH OF COSIGNER.
Status: in_force

On receipt of information satisfactory to the department of the death of a person who cosigned a minor's application for a driver's license under Section 521.145, the department shall cancel the license if the license holder is under 18 years of age and the department may not issue a new license until the minor files a new application that complies with this chapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 452.405 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 452 / Section 452.405
§ 452.405.
Status: in_force

Sec. 452.405. RATE DECREASE: SALES AND USE TAX. (a) The executive committee by order may direct the comptroller to collect the authority's sales and use tax at a rate that is lower than the rate approved by the voters at the confirmation election.

(b) The executive committee must file a certified copy of the order with the comptroller.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 13A.204 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 13A / Section 13A.204
§ 13A.204. CONTINUOUS VIOLENCE AGAINST THE FAMILY.
Status: in_force

An offense under Section 25.11, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in any county in which the defendant engaged in the conduct constituting an offense under Section 22.01(a)(1), Penal Code, against a person described by Section 25.11(a), Penal Code.
Tex. Election Code § 20.063 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 20 / Section 20.063
§ 20.063. REGISTRATION PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Public Safety shall provide to each person who applies in person at the department's offices for an original or renewal of a driver's license, a personal identification card, or a duplicate or corrected license or card an opportunity to complete a voter registration application form.

(b) When the department processes a license or card for renewal by mail, the department shall deliver to the applicant by mail a voter registration application form.

(c) A change of address that relates to a license or card and that is submitted to the department in person or by mail serves as a change of address for voter registration unless the licensee or cardholder indicates that the change is not for voter registration purposes. The date of submission of a change of address to a department employee is considered to be the date of submission to the voter registrar for the purpose of determining the effective date of registration only.

(d) If a completed voter registration application submitted to a department employee does not include the applicant's correct driver's license number or personal identification card number, a department employee shall enter the appropriate information on the application. If a completed application does not include the applicant's correct residence address or mailing address, a department employee shall obtain the appropriate information from the applicant and enter the information on the application.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8164.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8164 / Section 8164.051
§ 8164.051. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8423.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8423 / Section 8423.103
§ 8423.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Utilities Code § 54.105 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 54 / Section 54.105
§ 54.105. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF TITLE.
Status: in_force

If a certificate holder fails to comply with a requirement of this title, the commission may:

(1) revoke the holder's certificate;

(2) impose against the holder administrative penalties under Subchapter B, Chapter 15; or

(3) take another action under Subchapter B, Chapter 15.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7969A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7969A / Section 7969A.0103
§ 7969A.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Water Code § 55.243 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.243
§ 55.243. NOTICE OF RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a rule or regulation providing for a penalty may be effective, the district must publish a substantial statement of the rule or regulation and the penalty in one or more newspapers with general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks.

(b) The published statement shall be as condensed as possible so that the object to be accomplished or the act which is forbidden by the rule or regulation can be easily understood.

(c) The publication of notice may include notice of any number of rules and regulations.

(d) The notice shall include a statement that the violation of a rule or regulation will subject the person who violates it to a penalty and that a complete copy of the rule or regulation is on file in the principal office of the district and may be inspected.

(e) A rule or regulation shall be effective five days after the second publication of the notice, and ignorance of the rule or regulation does not constitute a defense to prosecution for enforcement of the penalty.
Tex. Education Code § 102.31 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 102 / Section 102.31
§ 102.31. EXTENT OF POWERS.
Status: in_force

With respect to the management and control of the university, the board has the same powers and duties that are conferred on the Board of Regents, State Senior Colleges, with respect to institutions in that system.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9305.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9305 / Section 9305.0503
§ 9305.0503. FORM OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

District bonds must be:

(1) issued in the district's name;

(2) signed by the president; and

(3) attested by the secretary.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7945A.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7945A / Section 7945A.0305
§ 7945A.0305. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 775.151 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 775 / Section 775.151
§ 775.151. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Hazardous material" means a flammable material, an explosive, a radioactive material, a hazardous waste, a toxic substance, or related material, including a substance defined as a "hazardous substance," "hazardous material," "toxic substance," or "solid waste" under:

(A) the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et seq.), as amended;

(B) the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S. C. Section 6901 et seq.), as amended;

(C) the federal Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. Section 2601 et seq.), as amended; or

(D) Chapter 361.

(2) "Responsible party" means a person:

(A) involved in the possession, ownership, or transportation of a hazardous material that is released or abandoned; or

(B) who has legal liability for the causation of an incident resulting in the release or abandonment of a hazardous material.
Tex. Government Code § 838.101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 838 / Section 838.101
§ 838.101. CURRENT SERVICE.
Status: in_force

Membership service is credited in the retirement system for each month in which a member holds a judicial office and for which the member makes the required contribution.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1104.210 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.210
§ 1104.210. PENALTY TO BE PAID.
Status: in_force

If the person accepts the board's determination or fails to respond to the notice in a timely manner, the board by order shall approve the determination and impose the proposed penalty.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8165.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8165 / Section 8165.051
§ 8165.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five directors.

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.