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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 712.0037 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 712 / Section 712.0037
§ 712.0037. RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) As a condition of renewal, a certificate holder must meet the qualifications and satisfy the requirements that apply to an applicant for a new certificate of authority. Additionally, not later than the certificate's renewal date, a certificate holder shall:

(1) pay a renewal fee in an amount established by Finance Commission of Texas rule; and

(2) submit a renewal report under oath and in the form and medium required by the commissioner that demonstrates that the certificate holder meets the qualifications and requirements for holding a certificate.

(a-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a certificate holder holding a certificate of authority issued before September 1, 2017, that does not on that date satisfy the ownership requirement under Section 712.0034(b)(5)(D) is not required to satisfy that ownership requirement as a condition of renewal until September 1, 2022. The commissioner may extend the period of compliance for the ownership requirement if the certificate holder:

(1) files a written application for the extension in the form and manner required by the department; and

(2) shows good cause for the extension.

(a-2) This subsection and Subsection (a-1) expire September 1, 2028.

(b) If the department does not receive a certificate holder's renewal fee and complete renewal report on or before the certificate's renewal date, the commissioner:

(1) shall notify the certificate holder in writing that the certificate holder must submit the renewal report and pay the renewal fee not later than the 30th day after the certificate's renewal date; and

(2) may require the certificate holder to pay a late fee, in an amount established by Finance Commission of Texas rule and not subject to appeal, for each business day after the certificate's renewal date that the commissioner does not receive the completed renewal report and renewal fee.

(c) On timely receipt of a certificate holder's complete renewal report and renewal fee and any late fee, the department shall review the report and the commissioner may:

(1) renew the certificate of authority; or

(2) refuse to renew the certificate of authority and take other action the commissioner considers appropriate.

(d) The applicant on request is entitled to a hearing to contest the commissioner's refusal to renew the certificate. The request must be filed with the commissioner not later than the 30th day after the date the notice of refusal to renew is mailed. The hearing is a contested case under Chapter 2001, Government Code.

(e) The holder or principal of or the person in control of the holder of an expired certificate of authority, or the holder or principal of or person in control of the holder of a certificate of authority surrendered under Section 712.00395, who wishes to conduct activities for which a certificate of authority is required under this chapter shall file a new application for a certificate of authority and satisfy all requirements for the certificate that apply at the time the new application is filed.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 286.049 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 286 / Section 286.049
§ 286.049. OFFICERS' TERMS; VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Each officer of the board serves for a term of one year.

(b) The board shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the unexpired term.
Tex. Utilities Code § 18.007 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 18 / Section 18.007
§ 18.007. REPORT.
Status: in_force

Not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year, the committee shall provide to the legislature a report on the committee's activities and recommendations.
Tex. Tax Code § 154.307 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 154 / Section 154.307
§ 154.307. RECORDS.
Status: in_force

The comptroller shall keep a record of:

(1) stamps sold by the comptroller or under the comptroller's direction;

(2) stamps exchanged by the comptroller; and

(3) refunds made on stamps purchased.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1093.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1093 / Section 1093.110
§ 1093.110. CONSTRUCTION OR PURCHASE CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

A construction or purchase contract that involves the expenditure of more than $2,000 may be made only after advertising in the manner provided by Chapter 252 and Subchapter C, Chapter 262, Local Government Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1702.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1702 / Section 1702.101
§ 1702.101. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to an insurer described by Section 1702.003.
Tex. Government Code § 662.047 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 662 / Section 662.047
§ 662.047. STATE OF TEXAS ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE DAY (STAR DAY).
Status: in_force

(a) February 19 is State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day (STAR Day) in honor of Texas joining the Union and the day that James Pinckney Henderson became the first governor of the State of Texas in 1846.

(b) State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day (STAR Day) shall be regularly observed by appropriate and patriotic programs in the public schools and other places to properly commemorate the annexation of this state and to inspire a greater appreciation for the history of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9082.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9082 / Section 9082.0401
§ 9082.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 9082.0403.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1016.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1016 / Section 1016.105
§ 1016.105. RULES.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the hospital, the hospital system, and the district's staff and employees.
Tex. Government Code § 24.554 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.554
§ 24.554.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.554. 408TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BEXAR COUNTY). (a) The 408th Judicial District is composed of Bexar County.

(b) The 408th District Court shall give preference to civil matters.
Tex. Government Code § 54.2202 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.2202
§ 54.2202. QUALIFICATIONS; OATH OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) To be eligible for appointment as a magistrate, a person must:

(1) be a citizen of the United States; and

(2) have resided in Collin County for at least the four years preceding the person's appointment.

(b) A magistrate appointed under Section 54.2201 must take the constitutional oath of office required of appointed officers of this state.
Tex. Government Code § 2302.044 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2302 / Section 2302.044
§ 2302.044. JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not enlarge or modify the commission's jurisdiction over a political subdivision, municipality, or agency of the state.
Tex. Insurance Code § 554.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 554 / Section 554.002
§ 554.002. BURDEN OF PROOF AND PLEADING.
Status: in_force

In a suit to recover under an insurance or health maintenance organization contract, the insurer or health maintenance organization has the burden of proof as to any avoidance or affirmative defense that the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure require to be affirmatively pleaded. Language of exclusion in the contract or an exception to coverage claimed by the insurer or health maintenance organization constitutes an avoidance or an affirmative defense.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 343.0235 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 343 / Section 343.0235
§ 343.0235. USE OF COUNTY FUNDS.
Status: in_force

A county is entitled to use any money available under other law for a cleanup or remediation of private property to abate a nuisance described by Section 343.011(c)(1), (9), or (10).
Tex. Occupations Code § 256.051 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 256 / Section 256.051
§ 256.051. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "dental hygienist" means a person who practices dental hygiene under a license issued under this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.004 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.004
§ 2301.004. CHAPTER EXCLUSIVE.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise specifically provided by law not in conflict with this chapter, all aspects of the distribution and sale of motor vehicles are governed exclusively by this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1022.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1022 / Section 1022.111
§ 1022.111. OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a district facility.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1301.151 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.151
§ 1301.151. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS MEMBERSHIP.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows:

(1) one member who has at least 10 years' practical experience and is licensed as a master plumber;

(2) one member who has at least five years' practical experience and is licensed as a journeyman plumber;

(3) one member who has at least five years' practical experience and is licensed as a plumbing inspector;

(4) one member who has been a responsible master plumber for at least five years with at least 10 years' experience as a licensed journeyman plumber or master plumber;

(5) one member who is a licensed engineer practicing in the field of plumbing engineering;

(6) two members who are building contractors with at least five years' contracting experience, one of whom is principally engaged in home building and one of whom is principally engaged in commercial building; and

(7) two members who represent the public.

(b) Each member of the board must be a United States citizen.

(c) Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee.
Tex. Occupations Code § 162.104 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 162 / Section 162.104
§ 162.104. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall require each physician who administers anesthesia or performs a surgical procedure for which anesthesia services are provided in an outpatient setting to register with the board on a form prescribed by the board and to pay a fee to the board in an amount established by the board.

(b) The board shall coordinate the registration required under this section with the registration required under Chapter 156 so that the times of registration, payment, notice, and imposition of penalties for late payment are similar and provide a minimum of administrative burden to the board and to physicians.
Tex. Government Code § 303.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 303 / Section 303.004
§ 303.004. EXPENDITURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The chairman may authorize the expenditure of funds for:

(1) printing;

(2) employment of staff;

(3) professional and consultant fees;

(4) postage, telephone, and telegraph expenses; and

(5) any other purpose reasonably related to conducting the governor for a day or speaker's reunion day ceremony, including fund raising.

(b) The chairman shall keep a record of each expenditure related to the governor for a day or speaker's reunion day ceremony.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 534.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 534 / Section 534.003
§ 534.003. BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR CENTER ESTABLISHED BY AT LEAST TWO LOCAL AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (a-1), the board of trustees of a community center established by an organizational combination of local agencies is composed of not fewer than five or more than 13 members.

(a-1) In addition to the members described by Subsection (a), the board of trustees of a community center must include:

(1) if the region served by the community center consists of only one county, the sheriff of that county or a representative of the sheriff to serve as an ex officio nonvoting member; or

(2) if the region served by the community center consists of more than one county, sheriffs from at least two of the counties in the region served by the community center or representatives of the sheriffs to serve as ex officio nonvoting members.

(a-2) Subsection (a-1) does not prevent a sheriff or representative of a sheriff from being included on the board of trustees of a community center as a voting member of the board.

(b) The governing bodies of the local agencies shall appoint the board members either from among the membership of the governing bodies or from among the qualified voters who reside in the region to be served by the center.

(c) When the center is established, the governing bodies shall enter into a contract that stipulates the number of board members and the group from which the members are chosen. They may renegotiate or amend the contract as necessary to change the:

(1) method of choosing the members; or

(2) membership of the board of trustees to more accurately reflect the ethnic and geographic diversity of the local service area.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 192.026 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 192 / Section 192.026
§ 192.026. REJECTION OR RETURN OF APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The state registrar may not register a delayed birth certificate if:

(1) the applicant does not submit the documentary evidence required by Section 192.025; or

(2) the state registrar finds reason to question the validity or adequacy of the certificate or the documentary evidence.

(b) On the state registrar's refusal to register a certificate under Subsection (a), the state registrar shall:

(1) furnish the applicant a statement of the reasons for the refusal; and

(2) advise the applicant of the right to appeal to the statutory probate court or district court in the county in which the birth occurred, or in the statutory probate court or district court in the county in which the person resides, as provided by Section 192.027.

(c) If an application to file a delayed birth certificate is not actively pursued, the state registrar shall:

(1) return the application, supporting evidence, and any related instruments to the applicant; or

(2) make another disposition of those documents that the state registrar considers appropriate.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1252.103 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1252 / Section 1252.103
§ 1252.103. INDEMNITY OR BENEFITS PAYABLE FOR DISABILITY.
Status: in_force

A discontinuation of health benefit plan coverage occurring during a period of disability does not affect:

(1) any benefits payable under the plan for loss of time from work because of the disability; or

(2) any specific indemnity required to be provided under the plan during a period of hospital confinement.
Tex. Labor Code § 408.085 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 408 / Section 408.085
§ 408.085. ADVANCE OF BENEFITS FOR HARDSHIP.
Status: in_force

(a) If there is a likelihood that income benefits will be paid, the commissioner may grant an employee suffering financial hardship advances as provided by this subtitle against the amount of income benefits to which the employee may be entitled. An advance may be ordered before or after the employee attains maximum medical improvement. An insurance carrier shall pay the advance ordered.

(b) An employee must apply to the division for an advance on a form prescribed by the commissioner. The application must describe the hardship that is the grounds for the advance.

(c) An advance under this section may not exceed an amount equal to four times the maximum weekly benefit for temporary income benefits as computed in Section 408.061. The commissioner may not grant more than three advances to a particular employee based on the same injury.

(d) The commissioner may not grant an advance to an employee who is receiving, on the date of the application under Subsection (b), at least 90 percent of the employee's net preinjury wages under Section 408.003 or 408.129.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3924.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3924 / Section 3924.006
§ 3924.006. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to further the public purposes of:

(1) developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminating unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) developing or expanding transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center;

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty; and

(4) provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Local Government Code § 62.088 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 62 / Section 62.088
§ 62.088. LIABILITY FOR COSTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A claimant in a suit against the receiver of an abolished municipality who rejects part of the claimant's claim is liable for the costs of the suit unless the claimant establishes the claim in an amount greater than the amount allowed by the receiver.

(b) A claimant in a suit to establish his claim because of a taxpayer protest under Section 62.085 is liable for the costs of the suit unless the claimant obtains a judgment for the full amount he asked the district court to approve.
Tex. Government Code § 443.013 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 443 / Section 443.013
§ 443.013. VENDING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may approve one or more vending facilities in the Capitol and determine the location of facilities, including vending machines. A vending facility may not be operated in the Capitol without the approval of the board.

(b) The board may charge a vendor a reasonable fee or a percentage of gross or net sales for the right to operate in the Capitol and may charge a royalty on items sold. Revenue received under this section shall be deposited in the Capitol fund. Revenue received from a food service vendor under this section shall be deposited to the credit of a separate account in the fund. Money in the account may be spent only for the purchase and maintenance of equipment, furnishings, and space related to food service in the Capitol. To the extent the balance in the account exceeds $300,000, the excess may be transferred with board approval to another account and may be spent for any purpose within the board's jurisdiction.

(c) Chapter 94, Human Resources Code, does not apply to a vending facility approved or operated by the board under this section.

(d) The board may establish, manage, and operate gift and souvenir shops in the Capitol and in the General Land Office Building. The board may deposit money it receives under this subsection to the credit of a separate account in the Capitol fund. Money in the account may be spent only for the benefit of the buildings and the contents and grounds of the buildings, educational programs related to the General Land Office Building and the historical portion of the Capitol, and the operation of the gift and souvenir shops and a Capitol Complex visitors center in the General Land Office Building.

(e) The sale of alcoholic beverages in the Capitol and the General Land Office Building and on their grounds is prohibited.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8424.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8424 / Section 8424.004
§ 8424.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8424.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 51.306 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 51 / Section 51.306
§ 51.306. DECISION BY COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) Based on the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and proposal for decision, the commission by order may determine that:

(1) a violation occurred and impose an administrative penalty; or

(2) a violation did not occur.

(b) The department shall give notice of the order to the respondent.

(c) The order under this section must include:

(1) separate statements of the findings of fact and conclusions of law;

(2) the amount of any penalty imposed;

(3) a statement of the right of the respondent to judicial review of the order; and

(4) any other information required by law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3820.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3820 / Section 3820.051
§ 3820.051. COMPOSITION; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district is governed by a board of 31 voting directors appointed under Section 3820.052 and nonvoting directors as provided by Section 3820.053.

(b) Voting directors serve staggered terms of four years, with 15 or 16 directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year.

(c) The board by resolution may decrease the number of directors on the board if the board finds it is in the best interest of the district. The board may not consist of fewer than five directors.
Tex. Government Code § 1231.083 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1231 / Section 1231.083
§ 1231.083. REPORT OF STATE SECURITY SOLD THROUGH NEGOTIATION.
Status: in_force

A report concerning a state security sold through negotiation must state:

(1) the components of the spread, including:

(A) management fee;

(B) structuring fee;

(C) underwriting risk;

(D) takedown; and

(E) spread expenses;

(2) each firm's share of underwriting risk;

(3) the underwriter's counsel;

(4) a summary of obligation orders and allotments by maturity, firm, and order type; and

(5) each syndicate firm's share of management fee, structuring fee, underwriting risk fee, and takedown.
Tex. Water Code § 26.024 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 26 / Section 26.024
§ 26.024. HEARINGS ON STANDARDS; CONSULTATION.
Status: in_force

Before setting or amending water quality standards, the commission shall:

(1) hold public hearings at which any person may appear and present evidence under oath, pertinent for consideration by the commission; and

(2) consult with the executive administrator to insure that the proposed standards are not inconsistent with the objectives of the state water plan.