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Tex. Occupations Code § 2302.101 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2302 / Section 2302.101
§ 2302.101. SALVAGE VEHICLE DEALER LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless a person holds a salvage vehicle dealer license issued under this chapter, the person may not:

(1) act as a salvage vehicle dealer or rebuilder; or

(2) store or display a motor vehicle as an agent or escrow agent of an insurance company.

(b) A person who holds a salvage vehicle dealer license issued under this chapter may perform any of the activities of a salvage vehicle dealer, including:

(1) buying salvage motor vehicles and nonrepairable motor vehicles or selling salvage motor vehicles and nonrepairable motor vehicles that have been issued a salvage vehicle title or nonrepairable vehicle title, as appropriate;

(2) engaging in the business of selling nonrepairable motor vehicles or salvage motor vehicles at auction, including wholesale auction;

(3) offering or negotiating to sell or buy salvage motor vehicles or nonrepairable motor vehicles owned by a license holder and to be purchased or sold by another license holder;

(4) acting as the agent or representative of a license holder in performing an act described by Subdivision (3); and

(5) acquiring and repairing, rebuilding, or reconstructing for operation on a public highway more than five salvage motor vehicles in a calendar year.Unless a person holds a salvage vehicle dealer license issued under this chapter or an independent motor vehicle dealer's general distinguishing number issued under Chapter 503, Transportation Code, the person may not:

(1) act as a salvage vehicle dealer or rebuilder; or

(2) store or display a motor vehicle as an agent or escrow agent of an insurance company.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 8.109 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 8 / Section 8.109
§ 8.109. WARRANTIES IN INDIRECT HOLDING.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who originates an entitlement order to a securities intermediary warrants to the securities intermediary that:

(1) the entitlement order is made by an appropriate person, or if the entitlement order is by an agent, the agent has actual authority to act on behalf of the appropriate person; and

(2) there is no adverse claim to the security entitlement.

(b) A person who delivers a security certificate to a securities intermediary for credit to a securities account or originates an instruction with respect to an uncertificated security directing that the uncertificated security be credited to a securities account makes to the securities intermediary the warranties specified in Section 8.108(a) or (b).

(c) If a securities intermediary delivers a security certificate to its entitlement holder or causes its entitlement holder to be registered as the owner of an uncertificated security, the securities intermediary makes to the entitlement holder the warranties specified in Section 8.108(a) or (b).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7939A.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7939A / Section 7939A.0106
§ 7939A.0106. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

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

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Utilities Code § 104.054 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 104 / Section 104.054
§ 104.054. DEPRECIATION, AMORTIZATION, AND DEPLETION.
Status: in_force

(a) The railroad commission shall establish proper and adequate rates and methods of depreciation, amortization, or depletion for each class of property of a gas utility or municipally owned utility.

(b) The rates and methods established under this section and the depreciation account required under Section 102.152 shall be used uniformly and consistently throughout rate-setting and appeal proceedings.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3963.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3963 / Section 3963.0105
§ 3963.0105. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

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

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

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.255 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.255
§ 2301.255. NONFRANCHISED DEALERS; GENERAL DISTINGUISHING NUMBER.
Status: in_force

(a) A nonfranchised dealer may not operate as a dealer unless the person holds a general distinguishing number. A nonfranchised dealer is not required to obtain an additional license under this chapter.

(b) For purposes of a nonfranchised dealer, a reference to a license in this chapter means a general distinguishing number.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9026.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9026 / Section 9026.107
§ 9026.107. DISTRICT RULES.
Status: in_force

The district shall adopt and enforce reasonable and effective rules to secure and maintain safe, sanitary, and adequate plumbing installations, connections, and appurtenances, as subsidiary parts of the district's sewerage system, to aid in preserving the quality of water within or controlled by the district.
Tex. Finance Code § 186.208 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 186 / Section 186.208
§ 186.208. RIGHTS FIXED.
Status: in_force

The rights and liabilities of the state trust company in liquidation and of a client, creditor, officer, director, manager, managing participant, employee, shareholder, participant, participant-transferee, agent, or other person interested in the state trust company's estate are fixed on the date of closing of the state trust company for liquidation except as otherwise directed by the court or as expressly provided otherwise by this subchapter or Subchapter D.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3822.159 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3822 / Section 3822.159
§ 3822.159. TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.
Status: in_force

Without further authorization or other procedural requirement, the district may grant, consistent with Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed to the district.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 242.057 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 242 / Section 242.057
§ 242.057. DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall develop and use standards based on performance to evaluate and compare programs operated by the department.

(b) When practicable and feasible, the department shall provide specific performance standards for a program serving 10 or more children through an agreement entered into under Section 242.053. In the performance standards, the department shall include outcome measures for evaluating the quality of services provided under the agreement.

(c) For the purposes of comparison, the department shall use performance standards that are as consistent as practicable with those used to evaluate and compare programs operated by the department, that measure the benefits and cost-effectiveness of the respective programs, and that measure the average length of stay and rate of recidivism of the children in the program.
Tex. Water Code § 15.854 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.854
§ 15.854. RULES.
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules necessary to administer this subchapter, including rules establishing procedures for application for and award of grants, distribution of grants, and administration of grants and the grant program established under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7916.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7916 / Section 7916.003
§ 7916.003. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' 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. Agriculture Code § 92.023 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 92 / Section 92.023
§ 92.023. FANCY TOMATO PACKS.
Status: in_force

(a) The standard packs for a six-basket crate of fancy tomatoes are:

(1) 72's, which are packed by placing 2 and 2 alternately in 3 rows, 2 layers high, 6 to the layer, blossom end up, 12 to the basket;

(2) 84's, which are packed by placing 2 and 2 alternately in 4 rows on edge, 8 to the layer for the first layer, 2 and 2 alternately in 3 rows, flat, blossom end up, 6 to the layer for the second layer, and 3 and 3 alternately in 3 rows on edge, blossom end out, 9 to the layer for the third or last layer, 15 to the basket; and

(3) 108's, which are packed by placing 3 and 3 alternately in 3 rows on edge, 9 to the layer for the first layer, and 3 and 3 alternately in 3 rows on edge, blossom end out, 9 to the layer for the second or last layer, 18 to the basket.

(b) The standard packs for a four-basket crate of fancy tomatoes are:

(1) 48's, which are packed by placing 2 and 2 alternately in 3 rows, flat, blossom end up, 6 to the layer for the first layer, and 2 and 2 alternately in 3 rows, flat, blossom end up, 6 to the layer for the second or last layer, 12 to the basket;

(2) 56's, which are packed by placing 2 and 2 alternately in 4 rows on edge, 8 to the layer for the first layer, and 2 and 2 alternately in 3 rows, flat, blossom end up, 6 to the layer for the second or last layer, 14 to the basket;

(3) 60's, which are packed by placing 2 and 2 alternately in 3 rows, flat, blossom end up, 6 to the layer for the first layer, and 3 and 3 alternately in 3 rows on edge, blossom end out, 9 to the layer for the second or last layer, 15 to the basket;

(4) 64's, which are packed by placing 2 and 2 alternately in 3 rows, flat, blossom end up, 6 to the layer for the first layer, and 1 and 2 alternately in 7 rows, on edge, blossom end out, 10 to the layer, 16 to the basket; and

(5) 72's, which are packed by placing 3 and 3 alternately in 3 rows on edge, 9 to the layer for the first layer, and 3 and 3 alternately in 3 rows on edge, blossom end out, 9 to the layer for the second or last layer, 18 to the basket.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3917.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3917 / Section 3917.203
§ 3917.203. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4201.206 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4201 / Section 4201.206
§ 4201.206. OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS TREATMENT BEFORE ADVERSE DETERMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subsection (b) and the notice requirements of Subchapter G, before an adverse determination is issued by a utilization review agent who questions the medical necessity, the appropriateness, or the experimental or investigational nature of a health care service, the agent shall provide the health care provider who ordered, requested, provided, or is to provide the service a reasonable opportunity to discuss with a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state the patient's treatment plan and the clinical basis for the agent's determination.

(b) If the health care service described by Subsection (a) was ordered, requested, or provided, or is to be provided by a physician, the opportunity described by that subsection must be with a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state and who has the same or similar specialty as the physician.
Tex. Finance Code § 371.203 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 371 / Section 371.203
§ 371.203. OATHS.
Status: in_force

During an examination the commissioner or the commissioner's representative may administer an oath and examine a person under oath on a subject relating to a matter regarding which the commissioner is authorized or required by this chapter to consider, investigate, or secure information.
Tex. Local Government Code § 116.116 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 116 / Section 116.116
§ 116.116. OBLIGATIONS PAYABLE AT COUNTY DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) A county depository shall pay a check or order for payment drawn by the county treasurer against funds deposited with the depository on presentation of the check or order if the funds subject to the check or order are in the possession of the depository, and, in the case of a time deposit, if the agreed period of notice has expired.

(b) If the commissioners court selects a depository in another county, the depository shall file a statement with the county treasurer designating the place in the county governed by the commissioners court where, and the person by whom, deposits by the treasurer may be received and checks will be paid, or the place in another county where deposits may be made and checks may be paid. The statement must be filed within five days after the date notice is given to the depository of its selection.

(c) An order for payment or check, including an order or check issued prior to September 1, 1993, issued by the county treasurer in settlement of a claim against a county that is not presented for payment before the 366th day following the date of issuance is overdue and nonnegotiable. The sum of the overdue order or check shall be credited as revenue to the county if delivery to the payees was attempted or occurred within a reasonable time following the issuance of the order or check. No right to full settlement of a proper unpaid claim is extinguished by this subsection.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 579.154 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 579 / Section 579.154
§ 579.154. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall appoint a qualified person as district administrator.

(b) The board may appoint assistant administrators.

(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.
Tex. Government Code § 481.601 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 481 / Section 481.601
§ 481.601. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Disaster declaration" means a declaration by the governor of a state of disaster under Section 418.014.

(2) "Fund" means the small business disaster recovery revolving fund created under Section 481.606.

(3) "Small business" has the meaning assigned by Section 481.401.

(4) "Trust company" means the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 102.107 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 102 / Section 102.107
§ 102.107. POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The oversight committee shall:

(1) hire a chief executive officer;

(2) annually set priorities as prescribed by the legislature for each grant program that receives money under this chapter; and

(3) consider the priorities set under Subdivision (2) in awarding grants under this chapter.

(b) The oversight committee may conduct a closed meeting in accordance with Subchapter E, Chapter 551, Government Code, to discuss issues related to managing, acquiring, or selling securities or other revenue-sharing obligations realized under the standards established as required by Section 102.256.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 591.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 591 / Section 591.005
§ 591.005. LEAST RESTRICTIVE ALTERNATIVE.
Status: in_force

The least restrictive alternative is:

(1) the available program or facility that is the least confining for a client's condition; and

(2) the service and treatment that is provided in the least intrusive manner reasonably and humanely appropriate to the person's needs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1092.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1092 / Section 1092.058
§ 1092.058. EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

The board may employ an attorney, a general manager, a bookkeeper, an architect, and other employees necessary for the efficient operation of the district.
Tex. Estates Code § 204.053 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 204 / Section 204.053
§ 204.053. ORDER AND ADVANCEMENT OF COSTS FOR SUBSEQUENT GENETIC TESTING.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subsection (b), the court shall order genetic testing subsequent to the testing conducted under Section 204.051 if:

(1) a party to the proceeding to declare heirship contests the results of the genetic testing ordered under Section 204.051; and

(2) the party contesting the results requests that additional testing be conducted.

(b) If the results of the genetic testing ordered under Section 204.051 identify a tested individual as an heir of the decedent, the court may order additional genetic testing in accordance with Subsection (a) only if the party contesting those results pays for the additional testing in advance.
Tex. Local Government Code § 105.012 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 105 / Section 105.012
§ 105.012. NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The designated officer shall give notice to banks, credit unions, and savings associations requesting the submission of applications for the performance of depository services.

(b) The notice must contain:

(1) the name and address of the designated officer receiving the applications;

(2) the date and time the applications are to be received by the designated officer; and

(3) the date, time, and place the governing body of the municipality will consider the selection of one or more depositories.

(c) Notice of the request shall be published at least once no later than 21 days prior to the deadline for receipt of applications for depository services contracts (i) in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality and (ii) in a financial publication of general circulation published within this state; provided, that the notice required by clause (ii) shall not be required if the governing body has not adopted the written policy described in Section 105.011.
Tex. Estates Code § 1104.305 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.305
§ 1104.305. USE OF REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk shall bring the information received under Section 1104.303 to the judge's attention for review.

(b) The judge shall use the information only to determine whether to appoint, remove, or continue the appointment of a private professional guardian.
Tex. Water Code § 62.121 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 62 / Section 62.121
§ 62.121. CONTRACTS AND OBLIGATIONS TO ACCOMPLISH DISTRICT PURPOSES AND EXERCISE DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may enter into a contract with any person, including a municipality or other political subdivision in a county adjacent to the district, in order to accomplish any district purpose or exercise any district power.

(b) As part of a contract under this section, a district may issue obligations, including obligations secured by ad valorem taxes, and use the proceeds of such obligations to provide a project located in a county adjacent to the district that serves to accomplish a district purpose or exercise a district power in such county.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11004.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11004 / Section 11004.052
§ 11004.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act creating 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 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 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 11004.003; or

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

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 11004.003 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 11004.003; 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 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 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. Insurance Code § 843.008 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 843 / Section 843.008
§ 843.008. COSTS OF ADMINISTERING HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION LAWS.
Status: in_force

Money collected under this chapter and Chapters 222, 251, and 258, as applicable to a health maintenance organization, must be sufficient to administer this chapter and:

(1) Section 1367.053;

(2) Subchapter A, Chapter 1452;

(3) Subchapter B, Chapter 1507;

(4) Chapters 222, 251, and 258, as applicable to a health maintenance organization; and

(5) Chapters 1271 and 1272.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7978.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7978 / Section 7978.004
§ 7978.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 7978.003 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. Government Code § 402.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 402 / Section 402.004
§ 402.004. ADMISSION, AGREEMENT, OR WAIVER.
Status: in_force

An admission, agreement, or waiver made by the attorney general in an action or suit to which the state is a party does not prejudice the rights of the state.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2054.057 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.057
§ 2054.057. PROCEDURES FOR REMOVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) If the president of the company has knowledge that a potential ground for removal of a board member exists, the president shall notify the presiding officer of the board of the potential ground.

(b) If the potential ground for removal involves an appointed board member, the presiding officer shall notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.

(c) If the potential ground for removal involves the presiding officer, the president shall notify the next highest board officer, who shall notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.

(d) If the potential ground for removal involves an elected board member, the board shall act on the potential ground for removal as provided by the company's bylaws.