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Tex. Natural Resources Code § 116.0345 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 116 / Section 116.0345
§ 116.0345. LICENSE OR REGISTRATION BY ENDORSEMENT.
Status: in_force

The commission may waive any prerequisite to obtaining a license or registration for an applicant after reviewing the applicant's credentials and determining that the applicant holds a license or registration issued by another jurisdiction that has licensing requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1052.054 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1052 / Section 1052.054
§ 1052.054. FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may set a fee for a board action involving an administrative expense in an amount that is reasonable and necessary to cover the cost of administering this chapter, unless the amount of the fee is set by the General Appropriations Act.

(b) The board shall set the fee for renewal of a certificate of registration in an amount that is reasonable and necessary to defray administrative costs.

(c) The board may accept payment of a fee by electronic means. The board may charge a fee to process the payment made by electronic means. The board shall set the processing fee in an amount that is reasonably related to the expense incurred by the board in processing the payment made by electronic means, not to exceed five percent of the amount of the fee for which the payment is made.

(d) A fee set by the board under this section may not be used for the purpose of earning additional revenue for the board.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 201.73 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 201 / Section 201.73
§ 201.73. DESIGN.
Status: in_force

The commission shall prescribe the design and denomination of the tax stamps. Each stamp must show the amount of tax for which it evidences payment and shall contain the words "Texas State Tax Paid."
Tex. Local Government Code § 501.159 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 501 / Section 501.159
§ 501.159. POWERS CONCERNING PROJECTS; JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation may acquire, by construction, devise, purchase, gift, lease, or otherwise, or any one or more of those methods and may construct, improve, maintain, equip, and furnish one or more projects undertaken by another corporation or located within this state, including within the coastal waters of this state, and within or partially within the limits of the authorizing unit of the corporation or within the limits of another unit, if the governing body of the other corporation or the unit requests the corporation to exercise its powers within that unit.

(b) A corporation may recover the costs of an investment under Subsection (a) from a unit or another corporation under a contract with a limited or unlimited duration.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1251.108 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1251 / Section 1251.108
§ 1251.108. EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF COVERAGE FOR PREEXISTING CONDITIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A group accident and health insurance policy must specify the additional exclusions or limitations, if any, applicable under the policy with respect to a disease or physical condition of an insured, not otherwise excluded from the insured's coverage by name or specific description effective on the date of the insured's loss, that existed before the effective date of the insured's coverage under the policy.

(b) An exclusion or limitation described by Subsection (a) may apply only to a disease or physical condition for which the insured received medical advice or treatment during the 12 months before the effective date of the insured's coverage.

(c) An exclusion or limitation described by Subsection (a) may not apply to a loss incurred or disability beginning after the earlier of:

(1) the end of 12 consecutive months, beginning on or after the effective date of the insured's coverage, during which the insured has not received medical advice or treatment in connection with the disease or physical condition; or

(2) the second anniversary of the effective date of the insured's coverage.

(d) This section does not apply to:

(1) a credit accident and health insurance policy; or

(2) a group accident and health insurance policy subject to Chapter 1501.
Tex. Finance Code § 126.403 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 126 / Section 126.403
§ 126.403. WINDING UP OF CREDIT UNION BUSINESS.
Status: in_force

During the three-year period following cancellation of the credit union's certificate of incorporation, the credit union continues to exist and the liquidating agent, or a successor or other person designated by the commissioner, may act on the credit union's behalf to:

(1) pay, satisfy, or discharge an existing liability or obligation;

(2) collect and distribute assets; and

(3) act as required to adjust and wind up the credit union's business and affairs, including suing or being sued in the credit union's corporate name.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11006.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11006 / Section 11006.252
§ 11006.252. FORM OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

Authority bonds must be:

(1) issued in the authority's name;

(2) signed by the president or vice president; and

(3) attested by the secretary.
Tex. Government Code § 839.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 839 / Section 839.002
§ 839.002. APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A member may apply for service or disability retirement by filing an application for retirement with the board of trustees.

(b) An application for a service retirement annuity may not be made:

(1) after the date the member wishes to retire; or

(2) more than 90 days before the date the member wishes to retire.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.110 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.110
§ 361.110. TERMINATION OF AUTHORIZATION OR PERMIT.
Status: in_force

Authorization to store, process, or dispose of hazardous waste under Section 361.082 or under a solid waste permit issued under this subchapter that has not been reissued in accordance with an approved state program under Section 3006 of the federal Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended (42 U.S.C. Section 6901 et seq.), terminates as follows:

(1) in the case of each land disposal facility, on November 8, 1985, unless the facility owner or operator applied for a final determination concerning the issuance of a permit before that date and certified that the facility was in compliance with all applicable groundwater monitoring and financial responsibility requirements;

(2) in the case of each incinerator facility, on November 8, 1989, unless the facility owner or operator applied for a final determination concerning the issuance of a permit by November 8, 1986; or

(3) in the case of any other solid waste facility, on November 8, 1992, unless the facility owner or operator applied for a final determination concerning the issuance of a permit by November 8, 1988.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 3.104 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 3 / Section 3.104
§ 3.104. REMOVAL OF OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise provided by the governing documents of a domestic entity, an officer may be removed for or without cause by the governing authority or as provided by the governing documents of the entity. The removal of an officer does not prejudice any contract rights of the person removed.

(b) Election or appointment of an officer does not by itself create contract rights.
Tex. Transportation Code § 257.123 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 257 / Section 257.123
§ 257.123. BOND RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of each county included in whole or part in a road district established under this subchapter shall make a record of the district bonds issued under this subchapter.

(b) The county clerk of each county shall keep the record. The record must show:

(1) the numbers of the bonds;

(2) the amount of each bond;

(3) the interest rate of each bond;

(4) the date of issue of each bond; and

(5) when each bond is due and where it is payable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1102.112 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1102 / Section 1102.112
§ 1102.112. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.
Status: in_force

As a governmental agency, the district may sue and be sued in its own name in any court of this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 453.004 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 453 / Section 453.004
§ 453.004. EFFECT OF CHAPTER; APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not restrict the holder of a license issued by another state agency from performing health care services within the scope of the applicable licensing act if the license holder:

(1) does not represent to another that the license holder is a physical therapist;

(2) does not violate Sections 453.201(a) and (c) and 453.304; and

(3) practices strictly in conformity with the statutes and rules relating to the license holder's license.

(b) This chapter does not apply to:

(1) a physical therapy aide;

(2) a physical therapy student or physical therapist assistant student:

(A) participating in an accredited physical therapy or physical therapist assistant educational program; and

(B) being supervised by a license holder under this chapter;

(3) a student:

(A) participating in an accredited allied health science program leading to licensure by another state agency; and

(B) being supervised by properly licensed, certified, or registered personnel;

(4) a physical therapist who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States if the person is engaging, for not more than 90 days in a 12-month period and under the supervision of a physical therapist licensed in this state, in a special project or clinic required for completion of a post-professional degree in physical therapy from an accredited college or university, and the person notifies the board of the person's intent to practice in this state; or

(5) a person who practices physical therapy or as a physical therapy assistant and who is:

(A) practicing physical therapy in the United States armed services, United States Public Health Service, or Veterans Administration in compliance with federal regulations for licensure of health care providers;

(B) licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States or credentialed to practice physical therapy in another country if the person:

(i) is teaching, demonstrating, or practicing physical therapy in an educational seminar in this state for not more than 60 days in a 12-month period, and the person notifies the board of the person's intent to practice in this state; or

(ii) by contract or employment, is practicing physical therapy in this state for not more than 60 days in a 12-month period for an athletic team or organization or a performing arts company temporarily competing or performing in this state; or

(C) licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States, if the person notifies the board of the person's intent to practice in this state, and:

(i) is practicing physical therapy for not more than 60 days during a declared local, state, or national disaster or emergency; or

(ii) is displaced from the person's residence or place of employment due to a declared local, state, or national disaster and is practicing physical therapy in this state for not more than 60 days after the date the disaster is declared.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 302.009 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 302 / Section 302.009
§ 302.009. EMPLOYMENT OF AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

The officers of a professional association may employ agents or employees for the association as the officers consider advisable.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 260B.0001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 260B / Section 260B.0001
§ 260B.0001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Commission" means the Health and Human Services Commission.

(2) "Essential caregiver" means a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual selected by a resident, resident's guardian, or resident's legally authorized representative for in-person visits.

(3) "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.

(4) "Facility" means:

(A) a nursing facility licensed under Chapter 242;

(B) an assisted living facility licensed under Chapter 247; or

(C) an intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability licensed under Chapter 252.

(5) "Program provider" means a person that provides services through the home and community-based services (HCS) waiver program in a residence.

(6) "Residence" means a three-person or four-person residence, as defined by the home and community-based services (HCS) waiver program billing guidelines, that is leased or owned by a program provider. The term does not include a host home or companion care.

(7) "Resident" means:

(A) an individual, including a patient, who resides in a facility; or

(B) an individual enrolled in the home and community-based services (HCS) waiver program who resides in a residence.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7976A.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7976A / Section 7976A.0302
§ 7976A.0302. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Finance Code § 393.505 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 393 / Section 393.505
§ 393.505. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
Status: in_force

An action under Section 393.503 or 393.504 must be brought not later than the fourth anniversary of the date on which the contract to which the action relates is executed.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 168.008 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 168 / Section 168.008
§ 168.008. PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person refuses to:

(1) comply with an order of the commission or laboratory concerning an infected flock; or

(2) admit a person with a search warrant obtained as provided in Section 168.003 of this code.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

(c) A person commits a separate offense for each day that the person refuses to comply with an order or admit a person with a search warrant.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 671.102 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 671 / Section 671.102
§ 671.102. USE OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The authority may use the money collected under this chapter as the board determines appropriate only for the development and promotion of international trade. The authority must obtain the approval of the governing body before any expenditure of money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1011.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1011 / Section 1011.151
§ 1011.151. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

The board annually shall have a budget prepared for the next fiscal year that includes:

(1) proposed expenditures and disbursements;

(2) estimated receipts and collections; and

(3) the amount of taxes required to be imposed for the year.
Tex. Water Code § 55.531 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.531
§ 55.531. ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) If an election held under Section 55.530 of this code favors the issuance of additional bonds or execution of a contract with the United States, the board may issue the bonds or negotiate and execute a supplemental contract with the United States in the manner provided in this chapter.

(b) If a contract is made with the United States under Section 55.185 of this code and bonds are not deposited with the United States, the district is not required to issue bonds, and if the district is required to raise funds in addition to the amount of the contract, the district shall issue the bonds only for the additional amount which is needed.
Tex. Local Government Code § 336.028 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 336 / Section 336.028
§ 336.028. RESULTS OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) If a majority of the voters voting in the election favor the adoption of a sales tax or of an ad valorem tax, the board shall by resolution declare the rate of the sales tax or the amount of the ad valorem tax adopted and enter the result in its minutes.

(b) If a majority of the voters voting in the election are not in favor of a tax under Subsection (a), the board shall declare the measure defeated and enter the result in its minutes.

(c) An order under Subsection (a) must:

(1) contain a description of the district's boundaries and a map of the district;

(2) state the election date; and

(3) state the total number of votes cast for and against the ballot proposition.

(d) The board must file in the deed records of the county in which the district is located a resolution issued under Subsection (a).
Tex. Finance Code § 393.404 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 393 / Section 393.404
§ 393.404. BENEFICIARY OF SURETY BOND OR ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

The surety bond or account of a credit services organization must be in favor of:

(1) this state for the benefit of a person damaged by a violation of this chapter; and

(2) a person damaged by a violation of this chapter.
Tex. Family Code § 153.701 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 153 / Section 153.701
§ 153.701. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Designated person" means the person ordered by the court to temporarily exercise a conservator's rights, duties, and periods of possession and access with regard to a child during the conservator's military deployment, military mobilization, or temporary military duty.

(2) "Military deployment" means the temporary transfer of a service member of the armed forces of this state or the United States serving in an active-duty status to another location in support of combat or some other military operation.

(3) "Military mobilization" means the call-up of a National Guard or Reserve service member of the armed forces of this state or the United States to extended active duty status. The term does not include National Guard or Reserve annual training.

(4) "Temporary military duty" means the transfer of a service member of the armed forces of this state or the United States from one military base to a different location, usually another base, for a limited time for training or to assist in the performance of a noncombat mission.
Tex. Family Code § 233.0155 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 233 / Section 233.0155
§ 233.0155. ISSUANCE AND ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT REVIEW ORDER CONTAINING DETERMINATION OF ARREARAGES; TIME LIMITATION NOT APPLICABLE.
Status: in_force

The Title IV-D agency's authority to issue and enforce a child support review order containing a determination of arrearages and judgment is not subject to the time limitation prescribed by Section 157.005(b) on the court's jurisdiction to confirm the amount of and render cumulative money judgments for arrearages.
Tex. Occupations Code § 651.402 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 651 / Section 651.402
§ 651.402. RELATIONSHIP OF FUNERAL DIRECTOR TO FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT.
Status: in_force

A person may act as a funeral director in directly or indirectly providing funeral services for compensation only if the person:

(1) is acting as a licensed employee of a licensed funeral establishment that has contracted to provide those funeral services; or

(2) is a licensed agent, subcontractor, or assignee of the licensed funeral establishment that has contracted to provide those funeral services.
Tex. Water Code § 36.179 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.179
§ 36.179. TAX STATUS OF BONDS AND NOTES.
Status: in_force

Since a district governed by this chapter is a public entity performing an essential public function, bonds and notes issued by the district, any transaction relating to the bonds and notes, and profits made in the sale of the bonds and notes, are free from taxation by the state or by any city, county, special district, or other political subdivision of the state.
Tex. Government Code § 824.804 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 824 / Section 824.804
§ 824.804. BENEFITS UNDER PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) On the effective date of a member's participation in the plan, the retirement system shall make the transfers required by Section 825.309 to the retired reserve account as if the member had retired on that date. The retirement system shall transfer monthly, during the period of the member's participation in the plan, from the retired reserve account to an account for the member in the deferred retirement option account an amount equal to:

(1) 60 percent of the amount the member would have received that month under a standard service retirement annuity if the member had retired under the multiplier currently in effect; or

(2) if the member began participation in the plan before September 1, 1999, 79 percent of the amount the member would have received that month under a standard service retirement annuity if the member had retired under the multiplier currently in effect.

(b) When a member who has participated in the plan retires from the retirement system, the person is entitled to the accumulated amount in the member's account in the deferred retirement option account, including creditable interest. The amount is payable in a lump sum, in periodic installments, or as provided by Section 825.509, at the option of the member. The board of trustees by rule shall determine the number and frequency of installment payments.

(c) If a member dies during participation in the plan or after participation but before retirement, the decedent's designated beneficiary is entitled to the accumulated amount in the decedent's account in the deferred retirement option account, including creditable interest. The beneficiary is also entitled to a death benefit based on compensation and years of service on the effective date of participation in the plan and on age on the date of death.

(d) Payment of the benefit provided under the plan is in addition to any annuity otherwise payable under this subtitle. The retiring member may choose a DROP payment in accordance with the provisions of Section 825.509.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2007.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2007 / Section 2007.001
§ 2007.001. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies only to an insurer that:

(1) is authorized to engage in business in this state, including a stock company, mutual insurance company, farm mutual insurance company, county mutual insurance company, Lloyd's plan, and reciprocal or interinsurance exchange; and

(2) writes a policy of:

(A) homeowners insurance;

(B) fire insurance;

(C) farm and ranch owners insurance;

(D) private passenger automobile physical damage insurance;

(E) commercial automobile physical damage insurance; or

(F) commercial multiple peril insurance.
Tex. Estates Code § 356.601 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 356 / Section 356.601
§ 356.601. FAILURE TO APPLY FOR SALE.
Status: in_force

If the personal representative of an estate neglects to apply for an order to sell sufficient estate property to pay charges and claims against the estate that have been allowed and approved or established by suit, any interested person, on written application, may have the representative cited to appear and make a full exhibit of the estate's condition and show cause why a sale of the property should not be ordered.
Tex. Family Code § 266.011 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 266 / Section 266.011
§ 266.011. MONITORING USE OF PSYCHOTROPIC DRUG.
Status: in_force

The person authorized to consent to medical treatment for a foster child prescribed a psychotropic medication shall ensure that the child has been seen by the prescribing physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse at least once every 90 days to allow the physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse to:

(1) appropriately monitor the side effects of the medication; and

(2) determine whether:

(A) the medication is helping the child achieve the treatment goals; and

(B) continued use of the medication is appropriate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8014.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8014 / Section 8014.002
§ 8014.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.