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Tex. Water Code § 13.042 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.042
§ 13.042. JURISDICTION OF MUNICIPALITY; ORIGINAL AND APPELLATE JURISDICTION OF UTILITY COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the limitations imposed in this chapter and for the purpose of regulating rates and services so that those rates may be fair, just, and reasonable and the services adequate and efficient, the governing body of each municipality has exclusive original jurisdiction over all water and sewer utility rates, tariffs, operations, and services provided by a water and sewer utility within its corporate limits.

(b) The governing body of a municipality by ordinance may elect to have the utility commission exercise exclusive original jurisdiction over the utility rates, operation, and services of utilities, within the incorporated limits of the municipality.

(c) The governing body of a municipality that surrenders its jurisdiction to the utility commission may reinstate its jurisdiction by ordinance at any time after the second anniversary of the date on which the municipality surrendered its jurisdiction to the utility commission, except that the municipality may not reinstate its jurisdiction during the pendency of a rate proceeding before the utility commission. The municipality may not surrender its jurisdiction again until the second anniversary of the date on which the municipality reinstates jurisdiction.

(d) The utility commission shall have exclusive appellate jurisdiction to review orders or ordinances of those municipalities as provided in this chapter.

(e) The utility commission shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over water and sewer utility rates, operations, and services not within the incorporated limits of a municipality exercising exclusive original jurisdiction over those rates, operations, and services as provided in this chapter.

(f) This subchapter does not give the utility commission power or jurisdiction to regulate or supervise the rates or service of a utility owned and operated by a municipality, directly or through a municipally owned corporation, within its corporate limits or to affect or limit the power, jurisdiction, or duties of a municipality that regulates land and supervises water and sewer utilities within its corporate limits, except as provided by this code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8191.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8191 / Section 8191.003
§ 8191.003. 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 boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 662.083 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 662 / Section 662.083
§ 662.083. BUDDY CHECK DAY.
Status: in_force

(a) The 11th day of each month is Buddy Check Day to encourage veterans to contact other veterans, including those with whom they served, who may need assistance.

(b) Buddy Check Day may be regularly observed by appropriate programs and activities coordinated by the Texas Veterans Commission to promote assistance and other services available to veterans and promote education and awareness of issues facing veterans.
Tex. Insurance Code § 544.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 544 / Section 544.003
§ 544.003. EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person does not violate Section 544.002 by providing coverage only to persons who are required to obtain or maintain membership or qualification for membership in a club, group, or organization to be eligible for coverage if:

(1) the requirements are uniform requirements of the insurer or health maintenance organization as a condition of providing coverage and are applied uniformly throughout this state; and

(2) the person does not engage in an act prohibited under Section 544.002 against a qualified member, except as provided by this section.

(b) A person does not violate Section 544.002(a)(2) or (3) if the refusal, limitation, or charge is based on sound underwriting or actuarial principles reasonably related to actual or anticipated loss experience. For the purposes of this subsection, a refusal, limitation, or charge relating to title insurance is based on sound actuarial principles if the action is based on an examination of title or on closing the transaction.

(c) A person does not violate Section 544.002 if the refusal, limitation, or charge is required or authorized by law or a regulatory mandate.

(d) A person does not violate Section 544.002 if policyholders or enrollees with similar expense factors but different loss exposures are charged different premiums or rates under a mass marketing plan. The commissioner by rule shall define selected groups eligible for issuance of policies or evidences of coverage under a mass marketing plan.
Tex. Education Code § 37.202 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 37 / Section 37.202
§ 37.202. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The purpose of the center is to serve as:

(1) a central location for school safety and security information, including research, training, and technical assistance related to successful school safety and security programs;

(2) a central registry of persons providing school safety and security consulting services in the state; and

(3) a resource for the prevention of youth violence and the promotion of safety in the state.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 86.0215 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 86 / Section 86.0215
§ 86.0215. INSPECTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "permit holder" means a person holding a permit under Section 86.006.

(b) The commission by rule shall adopt a policy to guide the prioritization of inspections of permit holders based on risk to the state's natural resources.

(c) The policy adopted under this section must require that the department:

(1) determine the conditions under which an on-site inspection of a permit holder by the department is appropriate;

(2) develop an assessment tool for determining the appropriate frequency and intensity of department inspections of permit holders, based on key risk factors and indications of increased or decreased risk, such as repeated or remedied violations and failed or passed inspections; and

(3) document all inspections of permit holders and the results of those inspections and make the documentation available to all employees whose job descriptions include the regulation of permit holders.

(d) The policy adopted under this section may be combined with a policy adopted under Section 12.1025.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1458.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1458 / Section 1458.002
§ 1458.002. DEFINITION OF HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) In this chapter, "health benefit plan" means:

(1) a hospital and medical expense incurred policy;

(2) a nonprofit health care service plan contract;

(3) a health maintenance organization subscriber contract; or

(4) any other health care plan or arrangement that pays for or furnishes medical or health care services.

(b) "Health benefit plan" does not include one or more or any combination of the following:

(1) coverage only for accident or disability income insurance or any combination of those coverages;

(2) credit-only insurance;

(3) coverage issued as a supplement to liability insurance;

(4) liability insurance, including general liability insurance and automobile liability insurance;

(5) workers' compensation or similar insurance;

(6) a discount health care program, as defined by Section 7001.001;

(7) coverage for on-site medical clinics;

(8) automobile medical payment insurance;

(9) a multiple employer welfare arrangement that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 846; or

(10) other similar insurance coverage, as specified by federal regulations issued under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (Pub. L. No. 104-191), under which benefits for medical care are secondary or incidental to other insurance benefits.

(c) "Health benefit plan" does not include the following benefits if they are provided under a separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance, or are otherwise not an integral part of the coverage:

(1) dental or vision benefits;

(2) benefits for long-term care, nursing home care, home health care, community-based care, or any combination of these benefits;

(3) other similar, limited benefits, including benefits specified by federal regulations issued under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (Pub. L. No. 104-191); or

(4) a Medicare supplement benefit plan described by Section 1652.002.

(d) "Health benefit plan" does not include coverage limited to a specified disease or illness or hospital indemnity coverage or other fixed indemnity insurance coverage if:

(1) the coverage is provided under a separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance;

(2) there is no coordination between the provision of the coverage and any exclusion of benefits under any group health benefit plan maintained by the same plan sponsor; and

(3) the coverage is paid with respect to an event without regard to whether benefits are provided with respect to such an event under any group health benefit plan maintained by the same plan sponsor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3811.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3811 / Section 3811.006
§ 3811.006. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district, the board, and district employees.
Tex. Government Code § 411.356 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.356
§ 411.356. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

Before requesting activation of the alert system, a local law enforcement agency must verify that the criteria described by Section 411.355(a) or (b) or 411.3555, as applicable, have been satisfied. On verification of the applicable criteria, the local law enforcement agency shall immediately contact the department to request activation and shall supply the necessary information on the forms prescribed by the director.
Tex. Property Code § 117.001 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 117 / Section 117.001
§ 117.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the "Uniform Prudent Investor Act."
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7925.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7925 / Section 7925.103
§ 7925.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Election Code § 84.035 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 84 / Section 84.035
§ 84.035. BALLOT SENT TO APPLICANT.
Status: in_force

(a) If the early voting clerk cancels an application by an applicant to whom an early voting ballot has been sent, the clerk shall:

(1) remove the applicant's name from the early voting roster; and

(2) make any other entries in the records and take any other action necessary to prevent the ballot from being counted if returned.

(b) An election judge may permit a person to whom an early voting ballot has been sent who cancels the person's application for a ballot to be voted by mail in accordance with Section 84.032 but fails to return the ballot to be voted by mail to the early voting clerk, deputy early voting clerk, or presiding judge as provided by that section to vote only a provisional ballot under Section 63.011.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2402.111 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2402 / Section 2402.111
§ 2402.111. VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A transportation network company shall, for each motor vehicle used by a driver to provide digitally prearranged rides through the company's digital network:

(1) require the vehicle to meet the requirements of Chapter 548, Transportation Code; and

(2) confirm that the vehicle has:

(A) four doors; and

(B) a maximum passenger capacity of not more than eight people, including the driver.

(b) A vehicle used to provide digitally prearranged rides may be owned, leased, or rented by, or otherwise made available to, the driver.

(c) Section 547.607, Transportation Code, does not apply to a personal vehicle used to provide digitally prearranged rides.

(d) Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(2)(A), an automated motor vehicle that is used to provide digitally prearranged rides is not required to have four doors.
Tex. Education Code § 28.001 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 28 / Section 28.001
§ 28.001. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the legislature that the essential knowledge and skills developed by the State Board of Education under this subchapter shall require all students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to read, write, compute, problem solve, think critically, apply technology, and communicate across all subject areas. The essential knowledge and skills shall also prepare and enable all students to continue to learn in postsecondary educational, training, or employment settings.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 771.063 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 771 / Section 771.063
§ 771.063. DEFINITION OF LOCAL EXCHANGE ACCESS LINE AND EQUIVALENT LOCAL EXCHANGE ACCESS LINE.
Status: in_force

(a) The advisory commission shall determine by rulemaking what constitutes a local exchange access line and an equivalent local exchange access line for all 9-1-1 emergency services fees imposed statewide.

(b) By October 1, 1999, the advisory commission shall adopt definitions of a local exchange access line and an equivalent local exchange access line that exclude a line from a telecommunications service provider to an Internet service provider for the Internet service provider's data modem lines used only to provide its Internet access service and that are not capable of transmitting voice messages.

(c) The advisory commission shall annually review the definitions of a local exchange access line and an equivalent local exchange access line to address technical and structural changes in the provision of telecommunications and data services. In that annual review, the advisory commission may include previously excluded Internet service provider data modem lines if it determines that circumstances have changed sufficiently enough that 9-1-1 emergency calls through those lines are done on a regular basis or that the data lines are voice-capable or that the lines are functionally equivalent.

(d) An emergency communication district described by Section 771.001(3)(A) or (B) that has not participated in a regional plan shall use the advisory commission's definitions of a local exchange access line and an equivalent local exchange access line for purposes of imposing its emergency service fees and may not impose an emergency service fee on any line excluded from the advisory commission's definitions.

(e) A service provider shall collect and remit the emergency service fees to the advisory commission or the appropriate emergency communication district, as applicable, in accordance with the advisory commission's definition of a local exchange access line and an equivalent local exchange access line.
Tex. Labor Code § 91.008 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 91 / Section 91.008
§ 91.008. APPLICABILITY OF CONTINUING EDUCATION LAW.
Status: in_force

Section 51.405, Occupations Code, does not apply to this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 442.042 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 442 / Section 442.042
§ 442.042. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The commission shall designate each organization as responsible for providing:

(1) services and other benefits to the commission or a historic site defined by Section 442.071; and

(2) financial support as requested by the commission and approved by the organization's board.
Tex. Transportation Code § 1001.007 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.007
§ 1001.007. PROTECTION AND USE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND PUBLICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may:

(1) apply for, register, secure, hold, and protect under the laws of the United States, any state, or any nation a patent, copyright, mark, or other evidence of protection or exclusivity issued in or for an idea, publication, or other original innovation fixed in a tangible medium, including:

(A) a literary work;

(B) a logo;

(C) a service mark;

(D) a study;

(E) a map or planning document;

(F) a graphic design;

(G) a manual;

(H) automated systems software;

(I) an audiovisual work; or

(J) a sound recording;

(2) enter into an exclusive or nonexclusive license agreement with a third party for the receipt of a fee, royalty, or other thing of monetary or nonmonetary value for the benefit of the department;

(3) waive or reduce the amount of a fee, royalty, or other thing of monetary or nonmonetary value to be assessed if the department determines that the waiver will:

(A) further the goals and missions of the department; and

(B) result in a net benefit to the state; and

(4) adopt and enforce rules necessary to implement this section.

(b) Money collected by the department under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund for use by the department in supporting the department's operations and the administration of the department's functions.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 772.103 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 772 / Section 772.103
§ 772.103. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of managers of a district.

(2) "District" means a communication district created under this subchapter.

(3) "Principal municipality" means the municipality with the largest population in a county.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8511.0505 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8511 / Section 8511.0505
§ 8511.0505. DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall designate one or more banks inside or outside the authority to serve as a depository for authority money.

(b) Authority money shall be deposited in a depository designated by the board, except that the following may be handled as provided in a trust indenture or bond resolution:

(1) bond proceeds;

(2) money pledged to pay bonds;

(3) money placed in special funds; and

(4) money remitted to a bank of payment for the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds.

(c) The board shall prescribe the term of service for a depository.

(d) Before designating a depository, the board shall:

(1) publish notice one time in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the authority that are specified by the board; or

(2) mail a copy of the notice to each bank inside the authority.

(e) The notice must:

(1) state the time and place at which the board will meet to designate a depository; and

(2) invite the banks inside the authority to submit applications to be designated a depository.

(f) At the time stated in the notice, the board shall:

(1) consider the application and the management and condition of each bank that applies; and

(2) designate as a depository the bank or banks:

(A) that offer the most favorable terms for handling authority money; and

(B) that the board finds have proper management and are in condition to handle authority money.

(g) Membership on the board of an officer or director of a bank does not disqualify the bank from being designated as a depository.

(h) If the board does not receive any applications before the time stated in the notice, the board shall designate one or more banks inside or outside the authority on terms that the board finds advantageous to the authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11002.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11002 / Section 11002.005
§ 11002.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating 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. Business Organizations Code § 4.103 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 4 / Section 4.103
§ 4.103. CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION.
Status: in_force

The certificate of correction must:

(1) state the name of the entity;

(2) identify the filing instrument to be corrected by description and date of filing with the secretary of state;

(3) identify the inaccuracy, error, or defect to be corrected; and

(4) state in corrected form the portion of the filing instrument to be corrected.
Tex. Local Government Code § 323.006 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 323 / Section 323.006
§ 323.006. SUPERVISION.
Status: in_force

The county library is under the general supervision of the commissioners court. It is also under the supervision of the state librarian who, in person or by an assistant, shall periodically visit the library, inquire as to its condition, advise the librarian and the commissioners court about the library, and give whatever assistance possible in matters that relate to the library.
Tex. Government Code § 1435.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1435 / Section 1435.001
§ 1435.001. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER; JOINT MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY ACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter applies only to:

(1) a municipality with a population greater than 550,000;

(2) a county with a population greater than 550,000; or

(3) a municipality described by Subdivision (1) and a county described by Subdivision (2) acting together.

(b) A provision of this chapter that applies to a municipality or county also applies to a municipality and county acting together.
Tex. Transportation Code § 202.092 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 202 / Section 202.092
§ 202.092. USE OF DEPARTMENT FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, a telecommunications provider may not place or maintain its facilities or otherwise use improvements, including structures, medians, conduits, or telecommunications equipment or lines, constructed or installed by the state as components of the state highway system except by a lease under Section 202.052 or an agreement under Section 202.093.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 775.016 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 775 / Section 775.016
§ 775.016. HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) At the time and place set for the hearing or at a later date then set, the commissioners court shall consider the petition and each issue relating to creation of the district.

(b) Any interested person may appear before the commissioners court in person or by attorney to support or oppose the creation of the district and may offer pertinent testimony.

(c) The commissioners court has exclusive jurisdiction to determine each issue relating to the creation of the district and may issue incidental orders it considers proper in relation to the issues before the commissioners court. The commissioners court may adjourn the hearing as necessary.
Tex. Water Code § 51.339 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.339
§ 51.339. TAXES.
Status: in_force

The district, either solely or in connection with other powers granted by this chapter, may impose taxes in addition to the taxes which may have been or may be imposed by another governmental agency included in the district.