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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7914.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7914 / Section 7914.203
§ 7914.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Education Code § 44.043 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 44 / Section 44.043
§ 44.043. RIGHT TO WORK.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a school district while the school district is engaged in:

(1) procuring goods or services;

(2) awarding a contract; or

(3) overseeing procurement or construction for a public work or public improvement.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a school district:

(1) may not consider whether a vendor is a member of or has another relationship with any organization; and

(2) shall ensure that its bid specifications and any subsequent contract or other agreement do not deny or diminish the right of a person to work because of the person's membership or other relationship status with respect to any organization.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7927A.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7927A / Section 7927A.0101
§ 7927A.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 579.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1066.160 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1066 / Section 1066.160
§ 1066.160. SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Sections 1066.110, 1066.201, 1066.204, and 1066.205, the district may not incur a debt payable from district revenue other than the revenue on hand or to be on hand in the current and immediately following district fiscal years.

(b) The board may invest operating, depreciation, or building reserves only in funds or securities specified by Chapter 2256, Government Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 392.012 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 392 / Section 392.012
§ 392.012. CREATION OF A COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A housing authority is created in each county in the state.

(b) A county housing authority is a public body corporate and politic.

(c) A county housing authority may not transact business or exercise its powers until the commissioners court of the county declares by resolution that there is a need for the authority.

(d) The commissioners court of a county may determine on its own motion if there is a need for an authority.

(e) The commissioners court of a county shall determine if there is a need for an authority on the filing of a petition signed by at least 100 qualified voters of the county.

(f) The commissioners court of a county shall adopt a resolution declaring that there is a need for a housing authority if it finds that there is:

(1) unsanitary or unsafe inhabited housing in the county; or

(2) a shortage of safe or sanitary housing in the county available to persons of low income at rentals that they can afford.

(g) In determining whether housing is unsafe or unsanitary, the commissioners court may consider the degree of overcrowding, the percentage of land coverage, the availability to inhabitants of light, air, space, and access, the size and arrangement of rooms, the sanitary facilities, and the extent to which conditions in the housing subject life or property to the danger of fire or other hazard.

(h) In a proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of, or relating to, a contract of the authority, proof of the adoption of a resolution by the commissioners court that declares that there is a need for the authority and makes the finding that either or both of the requirements of Subsection (f) exist is conclusive evidence of the establishment of the authority and of its authority to transact business and exercise its powers under this chapter. A copy of the resolution that is certified by the county clerk is admissible in evidence in the proceeding.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3884.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3884 / Section 3884.003
§ 3884.003. PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter. By creating the district and in authorizing the city and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(b) The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, the public welfare in the district, and educational scholarships for college-bound students residing in or out of the district.

(c) The district is created to supplement and not to supplant city services provided in the district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 375.069 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 375 / Section 375.069
§ 375.069. BOARD POSITION NOT CIVIL OFFICE OF EMOLUMENT.
Status: in_force

A position on the board may not be construed to be a civil office of emolument for any purpose, including those purposes described by Article XVI, Section 40, of the Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 1506.104 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1506 / Section 1506.104
§ 1506.104. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a municipality by ordinance may issue revenue bonds to provide all or part of the money to establish, acquire, lease, construct, improve, enlarge, equip, or repair a parking improvement.
Tex. Family Code § 3.302 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 3 / Section 3.302
§ 3.302. SPOUSE MISSING ON PUBLIC SERVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) If a spouse is reported by an executive department of the United States to be a prisoner of war or missing on the public service of the United States, the spouse of the prisoner of war or missing person may file a sworn petition stating the facts that make it desirable for the petitioner to manage, control, and dispose of the community property described or defined in the petition that would otherwise be subject to the sole or joint management, control, and disposition of the imprisoned or missing spouse.

(b) The petition may be filed in a court in the county in which the petitioner resided at the time the report was made not earlier than six months after the date of the notice that a spouse is reported to be a prisoner of war or missing on public service. If both spouses were nonresidents of this state at the time the report was made, the petition shall be filed in a court in a county in which any part of the described or defined property is located.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 86.013 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 86 / Section 86.013
§ 86.013. INFORMATION ON SUPPLEMENTAL BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
Status: in_force

(a) A mammography facility certified by the United States Food and Drug Administration or by a certification agency approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration shall:

(1) be aware of and comply with all applicable federal and state "dense breast" reporting requirements; and

(2) on completion of a mammogram provide to the patient:

(A) based on the patient's reported breast density, notice that includes one of the following:

(i) for a mammography report identifying the patient's breast density as "The breasts are almost entirely fatty" or "There are scattered areas of fibroglandular density," the statement: "Breast tissue can be either dense or not dense. Dense tissue makes it harder to find breast cancer on a mammogram and also raises the risk of developing breast cancer. Your breast tissue is not dense. Talk to your healthcare provider about breast density, risks for breast cancer, and your individual situation."; or

(ii) for a mammography report identifying the patient's breast density as "The breasts are heterogeneously dense, which may obscure small masses" or "The breasts are extremely dense, which lowers the sensitivity of mammography," the statement: "Breast tissue can be either dense or not dense. Dense tissue makes it harder to find breast cancer on a mammogram and also raises the risk of developing breast cancer. Your breast tissue is dense. In some people with dense tissue, other imaging tests in addition to a mammogram may help find cancers. Talk to your health care provider about breast density, risks for breast cancer, and your individual situation."; and

(B) notice that includes the statement:

"A report of your mammography results will be sent to you and your physician. You should contact your physician if you have any questions or concerns regarding this report."

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, this section does not create a cause of action or create a standard of care, obligation, or duty that provides a basis for a cause of action.

(c) The information required by this section or evidence that a person violated this section is not admissible in a civil, judicial, or administrative proceeding.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3871.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3871 / Section 3871.053
§ 3871.053. QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) To be qualified to serve as a director appointed under Section 3871.051(a)(1), a person must be at least 18 years old and must be:

(1) a resident of the district who is also a registered voter of the district or a registered voter who lives within a two-mile radius of the district;

(2) an owner of property in the district;

(3) an owner of stock, whether beneficial or otherwise, of a corporate owner of property in the district;

(4) an owner of a beneficial interest in a trust that owns property in the district; or

(5) an agent, employee, or tenant of a person covered by Subdivision (2), (3), or (4).

(b) Section 49.052, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 40.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 40 / Section 40.004
§ 40.004. ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner, with the approval of the executive commissioner, may appoint an administrator to carry out the epilepsy program.

(b) The administrator shall report to and be under the direction of the commissioner.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4004.203 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4004 / Section 4004.203
§ 4004.203. PROGRAM CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner by rule shall adopt criteria for continuing education programs used to satisfy the requirements of Section 4004.202. Those criteria must include:

(1) topics related specifically to annuities;

(2) state laws and rules related to annuities, including requirements adopted under Chapter 1115;

(3) prohibited sales practices regarding annuities;

(4) recognition of indicators that a prospective insured may lack the short-term memory or judgment to knowingly purchase an annuity; and

(5) fraudulent and unfair trade practices regarding the sale of annuities.

(b) Subject matter determined by the commissioner to be primarily intended to promote the sale or marketing of annuities does not qualify as continuing education for purposes of this subchapter.

(c) Subchapter C applies to continuing education programs described by Subsection (a) and training under Section 1115.056. Any training program disapproved under Subsection (b) shall be presumed invalid for certification under Subchapter C unless the program is approved in writing by the commissioner.
Tex. Government Code § 2001.062 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.062
§ 2001.062. EXAMINATION OF RECORD BY STATE AGENCY; PROPOSAL FOR DECISION.
Status: in_force

(a) In a contested case, if a majority of the state agency officials who are to render a final decision have not heard the case or read the record, the decision, if adverse to a party other than the agency itself, may not be made until:

(1) a proposal for decision is served on each party; and

(2) an opportunity is given to each adversely affected party to file exceptions and present briefs to the officials who are to render the decision.

(b) If a party files exceptions or presents briefs, an opportunity shall be given to each other party to file replies to the exceptions or briefs.

(c) A proposal for decision must contain a statement of the reasons for the proposed decision and of each finding of fact and conclusion of law necessary to the proposed decision. The statement must be prepared by the individual who conducted the hearing or by one who has read the record.

(d) A proposal for decision may be amended in response to exceptions, replies, or briefs submitted by the parties without again being served on the parties.

(e) The parties by written stipulation may waive compliance with this section.
Tex. Government Code § 411.1465 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.1465
§ 411.1465. RAPID DNA ANALYSIS PILOT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "rapid DNA analysis" means the fully automated processing of a reference buccal swab sample to provide a DNA record that is eligible for comparison in the CODIS database in not more than 2 hours without submitting the sample to a crime laboratory.

(b) The department shall establish a pilot program to optimize the process of reporting DNA records and decrease the number of arrests for which a DNA sample is not collected and analyzed by assisting law enforcement agencies in implementing rapid DNA analysis of DNA samples collected under Section 411.1471(b).

(c) Not later than September 1, 2025, the department shall begin updating information technology systems as necessary to support the pilot program.

(d) Not later than September 1, 2026, the department shall begin implementing the pilot program in two counties as determined by the department. The department may expand the pilot program to additional counties.

(e) The department and each law enforcement agency participating in the pilot program may consult with the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding rapid DNA analysis implementation and best practices.

(f) Not later than January 1, 2028, the department shall review the pilot program established under this section and submit a written report to the legislature on the pilot program and any recommendations regarding the continuation or expansion of the program.

(g) The department may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations from any public or private source to fund the pilot program.

(h) The department may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.

(i) This section expires September 1, 2028.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.019 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 11 / Section 11.019
§ 11.019. EMPLOYEES AS PEACE OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The director may commission as peace officers any of the employees provided for in the general appropriations act.

(b) Law enforcement officers commissioned by the director have the same powers, privileges, and immunities as peace officers coextensive with the boundaries of this state.

(c) Law enforcement officers commissioned by the director have the same authority as a sheriff to arrest, serve criminal or civil process, and require aid in serving criminal or civil process coextensive with the boundaries of this state.

(d) A law enforcement officer commissioned by the director may arrest without a warrant any person in this state found in the act of violating any law.
Tex. Local Government Code § 324.065 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 324 / Section 324.065
§ 324.065. SUITS.
Status: in_force

The board may sue and be sued in its own name.
Tex. Family Code § 105.007 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 105 / Section 105.007
§ 105.007. COMPLIANCE WITH ORDER REQUIRING NOTICE OF CHANGE OF REQUIRED INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A party shall comply with the order by giving written notice to each other party of an intended change in the party's current residence address, mailing address, e-mail address, home telephone number, name of employer, address of employment, and work telephone number.

(b) The party must give written notice by registered or certified mail of an intended change in the required information to each other party on or before the 60th day before the change is made. If the party does not know or could not have known of the change in sufficient time to provide 60-day notice, the party shall provide the written notice of the change on or before the fifth day after the date that the party knew of the change.

(c) The court may waive the notice required by this section on motion by a party if it finds that the giving of notice of a change of the required information would be likely to expose the child or the party to harassment, abuse, serious harm, or injury.
Tex. Insurance Code § 884.206 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 884 / Section 884.206
§ 884.206. COMMISSIONER MAY REQUIRE LARGER CAPITAL AND SURPLUS AMOUNTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner by rule may require a stipulated premium company that writes or assumes life insurance, annuity contracts, or accident and health insurance for a risk to one person in an amount that exceeds $10,000 to maintain capital and surplus in amounts that exceed the minimum amounts required by this chapter because of:

(1) the nature and kind of risks the company underwrites or reinsures;

(2) the premium volume of risks the company underwrites or reinsures;

(3) the composition, quality, duration, or liquidity of the company's investment portfolio;

(4) fluctuations in the market value of securities the company holds; or

(5) the adequacy of the company's reserves.

(b) A rule adopted under Subsection (a) must be designed to ensure the financial solvency of a stipulated premium company for the protection of policyholders and may not require that the total admitted assets of a company exceed 106 percent of its total liabilities.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 299.101 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 299 / Section 299.101
§ 299.101. HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) In each year that the board authorizes a program under this chapter, the board shall hold a public hearing on the amounts of any mandatory payments that the board intends to require during the year and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.

(b) Not later than the fifth day before the date of the hearing required under Subsection (a), the board shall publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the district and provide written notice of the hearing to each institutional health care provider in the district.

(c) A representative of a paying provider is entitled to appear at the public hearing and be heard regarding any matter related to the mandatory payments authorized under this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 982.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 982 / Section 982.101
§ 982.101. FILING OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT BY LIFE, HEALTH, OR ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY.
Status: in_force

A foreign or alien life insurance company, accident insurance company, life and accident insurance company, health and accident insurance company, or life, health, and accident insurance company that wants to engage in the business of insurance in this state shall provide to the department a written or printed statement, under the oath of the president or vice president or under the oath of the treasurer and secretary of the company, that shows:

(1) the company's name and location;

(2) the amount of the company's capital stock;

(3) the amount of the company's paid up capital stock;

(4) the company's assets, including in the following order:

(A) the amount of cash on hand;

(B) the amount of cash held by other persons and the names and residences of those persons;

(C) unencumbered real estate, its location, and its value;

(D) bonds the company owns, the manner in which the bonds are secured, and the rate of interest on the bonds;

(E) debts due the company that are secured by mortgage, a description of the mortgaged property, and the property's market value;

(F) debts due the company that are secured other than by mortgage and a statement of how they are secured;

(G) debts due the company for premiums; and

(H) all other money and securities;

(5) the amount of the company's liabilities and the name of the person or corporation to whom each liability is owed;

(6) losses adjusted and due;

(7) losses adjusted and not due;

(8) losses adjusted;

(9) losses in suspense and the reason for the suspension;

(10) all other claims against the company and a description of each claim; and

(11) any additional facts required by the department to be shown.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 3.153 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 3 / Section 3.153
§ 3.153. RIGHT OF EXAMINATION BY OWNER OR MEMBER.
Status: in_force

Each owner or member of a filing entity may examine the books and records of the filing entity maintained under Section 3.151 and other books and records of the filing entity to the extent provided by the governing documents of the entity and the title of this code governing the filing entity.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1102.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1102 / Section 1102.107
§ 1102.107. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may prescribe the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district.

(b) The board shall prescribe:

(1) all accounting and control procedures; and

(2) the method of purchasing necessary supplies, materials, and equipment.
Tex. Occupations Code § 51.061 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 51 / Section 51.061
§ 51.061. PROHIBITED CONDUCT.
Status: in_force

(a) A commission member may not:

(1) accept any employment or remuneration from:

(A) a person that has a significant financial interest in the lottery; or

(B) a bingo commercial lessor, bingo distributor, or bingo manufacturer;

(2) play any lottery or bingo game conducted in this state;

(3) accept or be entitled to accept any part of the winnings to be paid from a lottery or bingo game conducted in this state;

(4) use the member's official authority to affect the result of an election or nomination for public office; or

(5) directly or indirectly coerce, attempt to coerce, command, or advise a person to pay, lend, or contribute anything of value to another person for political purposes.

(b) A commission member or former commission member or the spouse of a commission member or former commission member may not solicit or accept employment from a person regulated by the commission before the second anniversary of the date on which the commission member's service on the commission ends.
Tex. Water Code § 68.107 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 68 / Section 68.107
§ 68.107. ORDER CREATING DISTRICT; CHANGES.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commissioners court makes the findings under Section 68.106, the commissioners court by order may create the proposed district.

(b) The commissioners court may include in the order any changes or modifications to the proposed district as the court determines are appropriate to reflect the intent of the petition requesting creation of the district.
Tex. Finance Code § 126.455 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 126 / Section 126.455
§ 126.455. VOTE ON VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION.
Status: in_force

At a special meeting called to consider the proposed liquidation, a majority of the credit union members voting, but not less than a quorum, may vote to dissolve and liquidate the credit union. Those members casting votes by mail or at the meeting constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at the special meeting, notwithstanding a bylaw provision to the contrary.