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Tex. Government Code § 2155.504 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2155 / Section 2155.504
§ 2155.504. USE OF SCHEDULE BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this subsection, a state agency or local government may purchase goods or services directly from a vendor under a contract listed on a schedule developed under this subchapter. A state agency or local government contracting for the purchase of an automated information system under a contract listed on a schedule developed under this subchapter shall comply with Section 2157.068(e-1). A purchase authorized by this section satisfies any requirement of state law relating to competitive bids or proposals.

(b) The price listed for a good or service under a multiple award contract is a maximum price. An agency or local government may negotiate a lower price for goods or services under a contract listed on a schedule developed under this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 540.0059 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540 / Section 540.0059
§ 540.0059. MANAGED CARE CLINICAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) In consultation with appropriate stakeholders with an interest in the provision of acute care services and long-term services and supports under the Medicaid managed care program, the commission shall:

(1) establish a clinical improvement program to identify goals designed to:

(A) improve quality of care and care management; and

(B) reduce potentially preventable events; and

(2) require Medicaid managed care organizations to develop and implement collaborative program improvement strategies to address the goals.

(b) Goals established under this section may be set by geographic region and program type.
Tex. Election Code § 4.007 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 4 / Section 4.007
§ 4.007. NOTICE TO ELECTION JUDGE.
Status: in_force

Not later than the 15th day before election day or the seventh day after the date the election is ordered, whichever is later, the authority responsible for giving notice of the election shall deliver to the presiding judge of each election precinct in which the election is to be held in the authority's jurisdiction a written notice of:

(1) the nature and date of the election;

(2) the location of the polling place for the precinct served by the judge;

(3) the hours that the polls will be open;

(4) the judge's duty to hold the election in the precinct specified by the notice; and

(5) the maximum number of clerks that the judge may appoint for the election.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.903 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.903
§ 2306.903. MEMBERSHIP.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless is composed of:

(1) one representative from each of the following agencies, appointed by the administrative head of that agency:

(A) the Department of State Health Services;

(B) the Texas Department of Criminal Justice;

(C) the Department of Aging and Disability Services;

(D) the Texas Education Agency;

(E) the Department of Family and Protective Services;

(F) the Health and Human Services Commission;

(G) the Texas Workforce Commission;

(H) the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;

(I) the Texas Veterans Commission; and

(J) the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services;

(2) two representatives from the department who are appointed by the director, including at least one representative whose duties include management or administration of the community services block grant program or the emergency solutions grant program; and

(3) three members representing service providers to the homeless, one each appointed by the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives.

(b) A member of the council serves at the pleasure of the appointing official or until termination of the member's employment with the entity the member represents.

(c) A member of the council must have:

(1) administrative responsibility for programs for the homeless or related services provided by the agency that the member represents; and

(2) authority to make decisions for and commit resources of the agency, subject to the approval of the administrative head of the agency.
Tex. Government Code § 437.221 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 437 / Section 437.221
§ 437.221. OTHER DUTY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE MISSIONS.
Status: in_force

The governor or the adjutant general, if designated by the governor, may require other duty for officers and enlisted persons in the Texas military forces. The other duty may include community service missions.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 131.065 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 131 / Section 131.065
§ 131.065. TRANSFER OF BRAND.
Status: repealed

(a) A brand may be transferred only if:

(1) the chief apiary inspector approves the transfer; and

(2) the transferor is selling all of the transferor's bees and equipment to the person to whom the brand is to be transferred.

(b) If a brand is to be transferred, the seller shall give a bill of sale for the bees and equipment that shows the seller's brand.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 882 (H.B. 4538), Sec. 24(5), eff. September 1, 2023.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 286.022 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 286 / Section 286.022
§ 286.022. CONTENTS OF PETITION.
Status: in_force

(a) The petition prescribed by Section 286.021 must show:

(1) that the district is to be created and is to operate under Article IX, Section 9, of the Texas Constitution;

(2) the name of the proposed district;

(3) the district's boundaries as designated by metes and bounds or other sufficient legal description;

(4) that none of the territory in the district is included in another hospital district;

(5) the names of the temporary directors the commissioners court must appoint under Section 286.030 or a request that the commissioners court appoint temporary directors;

(6) whether the district is to impose a property tax and the maximum tax rate to be voted on at the creation election, which may not exceed 75 cents on the $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district;

(7) whether the district is to impose a sales and use tax under Subchapter I and the maximum tax rate to be voted on at the creation election, which may not exceed the rate allowed under that subchapter;

(8) the method by which the permanent directors will be elected, as provided by Subsection (c); and

(9) the mailing address of each petitioner.

(b) The petition must provide for the appointment of the same number of temporary directors as there will be permanent directors.

(c) The petition may provide:

(1) the number of directors for the district, which number must be an odd number;

(2) the method by which directors are to be elected, whether at large, by place, or by a combination of both, so that a specific number of directors are elected from each commissioner precinct and a specific number are elected at large; and

(3) whether directors will be elected to serve two-year or four-year terms.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.062 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.062
§ 32.062. ADMISSIBILITY OF CERTAIN EVIDENCE RELATING TO NURSING INSTITUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The following are not admissible as evidence in a civil action:

(1) any finding by the Department of Aging and Disability Services that an institution licensed under Chapter 242, Health and Safety Code, has violated a standard for participation in the medical assistance program under this chapter; or

(2) the fact of the assessment of a monetary penalty against an institution under Section 32.021 or the payment of the penalty by an institution.

(b) This section does not apply in an enforcement action in which the state or an agency or political subdivision of the state is a party.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, evidence described by Subsection (a) is admissible as evidence in a civil action only if:

(1) the evidence relates to a material violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter or assessment of a monetary penalty with respect to:

(A) the particular incident and the particular individual whose personal injury is the basis of the claim being brought in the civil action; or

(B) a finding by the Department of Aging and Disability Services that directly involves substantially similar conduct that occurred at the institution within a period of one year before the particular incident that is the basis of the claim being brought in the civil action;

(2) the evidence of a material violation has been affirmed by the entry of a final adjudicated and unappealable order of the Department of Aging and Disability Services after formal appeal; and

(3) the record is otherwise admissible under the Texas Rules of Evidence.
Tex. Education Code § 22.05125 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 22 / Section 22.05125
§ 22.05125. IMMUNITY FROM DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "disciplinary proceeding" has the meaning assigned by Section 22.0512.

(b) A classroom teacher employed by a school district may not be subject to disciplinary proceedings for an allegation that the teacher violated Section 28.0022, the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, or a related state or federal law if:

(1) the teacher used only instructional material included on the list of approved instructional material maintained by the State Board of Education under Section 31.022 and adopted by the district; and

(2) the allegation does not dispute that the teacher delivered instruction from instructional material described by Subdivision (1) with fidelity.

(c) The immunity provided by Subsection (b) is in addition to any other immunity provided by law. This section may not be construed to interfere with any other immunity provided by law.
Tex. Transportation Code § 371.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 371 / Section 371.002
§ 371.002. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to a project for which the commission selected an apparent best value proposer before May 1, 2007.
Tex. Finance Code § 92.060 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 92 / Section 92.060
§ 92.060. PREFERENCE FOR LOCAL CONTROL.
Status: in_force

If more than one application to incorporate a new savings bank or establish an additional office of an existing savings bank in the same community is before the commissioner at the same time, the commissioner may give additional weight to the application of the applicant that has the greater degree of control vested in or held by residents of the community.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3856.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3856 / Section 3856.004
§ 3856.004. 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:

(1) further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) develop or expand 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 residential community and business center; and

(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.

(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. Agriculture Code § 144.127 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 144 / Section 144.127
§ 144.127. REPRODUCTION OR DESTRUCTION OF TATTOO MARK.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person, without the consent of the owner, reproduces, counterfeits, copies, adds to, takes from, imitates, destroys, or removes a registered tattoo mark on livestock or aids in the commission of one of those acts.

(b) An offense under this section is a felony punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for not less than 2 years nor more than 12 years.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1058.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1058 / Section 1058.207
§ 1058.207. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding indebtedness issued or assumed by the district.

(b) A refunding bond may be:

(1) sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of the indebtedness to be refunded; or

(2) exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar principal amount of outstanding indebtedness.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 201.005 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 201 / Section 201.005
§ 201.005. WATER CODE NOT APPLICABLE.
Status: in_force

Section 12.081, Water Code, does not apply to a conservation district created under this chapter.
Tex. Education Code § 130.0103 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 130 / Section 130.0103
§ 130.0103. DUAL USAGE EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees of a junior college district may establish and operate a dual usage educational complex to provide a shared facility for the educational activities of the district and other participating entities. The board of trustees may enter into a cooperative agreement governing the operation and use of the complex with the governing bodies of one or more of the following entities:

(1) a county, municipality, or school district located in whole or in part in the service area of the junior college district; or

(2) another institution of higher education with a campus or other educational facility located in the same state uniform service region as adopted by the coordinating board.

(b) The junior college district shall coordinate and supervise the operation of the complex. The use and the costs associated with the establishment and operation of the complex shall be shared by the district and the other participating entities under the terms of the cooperative agreement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7959A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7959A / Section 7959A.0103
§ 7959A.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. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 106.004 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 106 / Section 106.004
§ 106.004. INAPPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN CLAIMS.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not authorize a claim for preventive relief against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, an employee of the department, or any other agency, agent, employee, or officer of this state if:

(1) the claim is brought by a person housed in a facility operated by or under contract with the department; and

(2) the claim accrued while the person was housed in the facility.
Tex. Utilities Code § 14.154 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 14 / Section 14.154
§ 14.154. JURISDICTION OVER AFFILIATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission has jurisdiction over an affiliate that has a transaction with a public utility under the commission's jurisdiction to the extent of access to a record of the affiliate relating to the transaction, including a record of joint or general expenses, any portion of which may be applicable to the transaction.

(b) A record obtained by the commission relating to sale of electrical energy at wholesale by an affiliate to the public utility is confidential and is not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3820.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3820 / Section 3820.005
§ 3820.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 997, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or

(2) other law.

(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district contained in Section 4, Chapter 997, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not in any way affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 493.1561 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 493 / Section 493.1561
§ 493.1561. CERTAIN TRUSTEED ASSUMING REINSURERS; REQUIREMENTS FOR TRUST AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "commissioner" means the insurance commissioner or other chief insurance regulatory official with principal regulatory oversight over the trust.

(b) If the assuming insurer does not meet the requirements of Section 493.102(a)(1) or (2), the credit permitted by Section 493.102(a)(3) or (4) may not be allowed unless the assuming insurer agrees in the trust agreement that:

(1) notwithstanding any other provisions in the trust agreement, the trustee shall comply with an order of the commissioner or a court ordering the trustee to transfer to the commissioner all assets of the trust fund if:

(A) the trust fund is inadequate because the trust fund contains an amount that is less than the amount required by this subchapter; or

(B) the grantor of the trust has been declared insolvent or placed into receivership, rehabilitation, or liquidation or a similar proceeding under the laws of the grantor's domiciliary state or country;

(2) claims in a proceeding described by Subdivision (1)(B) must be filed with the commissioner;

(3) the commissioner shall value the claims described by Subdivision (2) and distribute the assets of the trust under the laws of the trust's domiciliary state applicable to the liquidation of a domestic insurance company;

(4) if the commissioner determines that all or part of the trust assets are unnecessary to satisfy the claims of the grantor's ceding insurers domiciled in the United States, the commissioner shall return those unnecessary assets to the trustee for distribution in accordance with the trust agreement; and

(5) the grantor waives any right available under federal or state law that is inconsistent with this section.
Tex. Water Code § 16.002 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.002
§ 16.002. OPEN MEETINGS AND OPEN RECORDS LAWS.
Status: in_force

Nonprofit water supply corporations which receive any assistance under this chapter are subject to Chapter 551, Government Code, and to Chapter 552, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3833.157 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3833 / Section 3833.157
§ 3833.157. CONTRACT WITH DISTRICT TO MAINTAIN IMPROVEMENT AFTER TRANSFER.
Status: in_force

The district may contract with the receiving entity to provide a higher level of maintenance to an improvement transferred under this subchapter. The district shall pay the receiving entity for the higher level of maintenance.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 21.212 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 21 / Section 21.212
§ 21.212. ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Status: in_force

A governmental entity having jurisdiction over a right-of-way along and across a public state or county road or highway may:

(1) designate the placement of district facilities located on the right-of-way; and

(2) require the relocation of district facilities to accommodate widening or changing traffic lanes.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2022.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2022 / Section 2022.001
§ 2022.001. COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission consists of:

(1) seven members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate; and

(2) two ex officio members who have the right to vote.

(b) The ex officio members are:

(1) the chair of the Public Safety Commission, or a member of the Public Safety Commission designated by the chair; and

(2) the commissioner of agriculture or the commissioner's designee.

(c) Of the appointed commission members:

(1) five members must be representatives of the general public and have general knowledge of business or agribusiness;

(2) one additional member must have special knowledge or experience related to horse racing; and

(3) one additional member must have special knowledge or experience related to greyhound racing.

(d) At least one of the members appointed under Subsection (c)(1) may be a veterinarian. Holding a veterinarian's license satisfies the requirement that the person have general knowledge of business or agribusiness.

(e) Appointments to the commission shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.

(f) In making appointments to the commission, the governor shall attempt to reflect the minority groups found in the state's general populace.
Tex. Family Code § 65.153 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 65 / Section 65.153
§ 65.153. COUNSEL ON APPEAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A child may be represented by counsel on appeal.

(b) If the child and the child's parent, guardian, or guardian ad litem request an appeal, the attorney who represented the child before the truancy court, if any, shall file a notice of appeal with the court that will hear the appeal and inform that court whether that attorney will handle the appeal.

(c) An appeal serves to vacate the order of the truancy court.
Tex. Penal Code § 22.05 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 22 / Section 22.05
§ 22.05. DEADLY CONDUCT.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if he recklessly engages in conduct that places another in imminent danger of serious bodily injury.

(b) A person commits an offense if he knowingly discharges a firearm at or in the direction of:

(1) one or more individuals; or

(2) a habitation, building, or vehicle and is reckless as to whether the habitation, building, or vehicle is occupied.

(c) Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, recklessness and danger are presumed if the actor knowingly pointed a firearm at or in the direction of another whether or not the actor believed the firearm to be loaded. The presumption under this subsection does not apply to a peace officer engaged in the lawful discharge of the officer's official duties.

(d) For purposes of this section, "building," "habitation," and "vehicle" have the meanings assigned those terms by Section 30.01.

(e) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor. An offense under Subsection (b) is a felony of the third degree.

(f) Subsection (b)(1) does not apply to a peace officer if, at the time of the offense, the officer:

(1) was engaged in the actual discharge of the officer's official duties; and

(2) reasonably believed the discharge of the officer's firearm was justified under Chapter 9.