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Tex. Occupations Code § 602.2101 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 602 / Section 602.2101
§ 602.2101. CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION REQUIREMENT FOR RENEWAL.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant renewing a license shall submit a complete and legible set of fingerprints for purposes of performing a criminal history check of the applicant as provided by Section 602.2081.

(b) The medical board may not renew the license of a person who does not comply with the requirement of Subsection (a).

(c) A license holder is not required to submit fingerprints under this section for the renewal of the license if the license holder has previously submitted fingerprints under:

(1) Section 602.2081 for the initial issuance of the license; or

(2) this section as part of a prior renewal of the license.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 51.101 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 51 / Section 51.101
§ 51.101. BOND, TRUST ACCOUNT, OR LETTER OF CREDIT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a seller makes a representation described by Section 51.003(a)(1) or otherwise represents that the purchaser is assured of making a profit from a business opportunity, the principal seller must:

(1) obtain a surety bond from a surety company authorized to transact business in this state;

(2) establish a trust account; or

(3) obtain an irrevocable letter of credit.

(b) The bond, trust account, or irrevocable letter of credit must be:

(1) in an amount of $25,000 or more; and

(2) in favor of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7969A.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7969A / Section 7969A.0102
§ 7969A.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Local Government Code § 324.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 324 / Section 324.001
§ 324.001. ELIGIBLE COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

In a county that has river frontage on both the Guadalupe and Comal rivers, a district may be created for all or part of the unincorporated area in the county to:

(1) improve, equip, maintain, finance, and operate any public park located in the district and owned or leased by the county;

(2) conserve the natural resources in the district; and

(3) improve the public health, safety, and welfare in the district.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.008 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 76 / Section 76.008
§ 76.008. EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

Sections 76.007, 76.104-76.106, 76.108-76.117, 76.151(b), 76.151(c), 76.154(b), 76.155, 76.181, 76.182, 76.184, and 76.201(d)(1) do not apply to a person who is regulated by Chapter 1951, Occupations Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8349.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8349 / Section 8349.0502
§ 8349.0502. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 342.305 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 342 / Section 342.305
§ 342.305. FAILURE TO POST TOLL RATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The holder of a license to operate a ferry shall post and maintain at the ferry or ferry house for inspection a list of toll rates authorized by the commissioners court for the ferry.

(b) A person who violates Subsection (a) is liable for $4 for each violation.

(c) Each week a person violates Subsection (a) is a separate violation.

(d) Any person may bring suit in a justice court of the county in which the license is issued to collect the amount due under this section. One-half of the amount collected shall be paid to the county and one-half shall be paid to the person who brings the suit.
Tex. Government Code § 41.306 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 41 / Section 41.306
§ 41.306. MEMBERSHIP ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR EXECUTIVE BOARD NOT A CIVIL OFFICE OF EMOLUMENT.
Status: in_force

A position on the board of directors or the executive board may not be construed to be a civil office of emolument for any purpose, including those purposes described in Section 40, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 22A.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 22A / Section 22A.001
§ 22A.001. ELIGIBLE PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney general may petition the chief justice of the supreme court to convene a special three-judge district court in any suit filed in a district court in this state in which this state or a state officer or agency is a defendant in a claim that:

(1) challenges the finances or operations of this state's public school system; or

(2) involves the apportionment of districts for the house of representatives, the senate, the State Board of Education, or the United States Congress, or state judicial districts.

(b) A petition filed by the attorney general under this section stays all proceedings in the district court in which the original case was filed until the chief justice of the supreme court acts on the petition.

(c) Within a reasonable time after receipt of a petition from the attorney general under Subsection (a), the chief justice of the supreme court shall grant the petition and issue an order transferring the case to a special three-judge district court convened as provided by Section 22A.002.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1070.257 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1070 / Section 1070.257
§ 1070.257. MATURITY OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1103.213 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.213
§ 1103.213. INACTIVE CERTIFICATE OR LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may place on inactive status the certificate or license of a person who:

(1) is not acting as an appraiser or an appraiser trainee;

(2) is not acting as a supervisory appraiser of an appraiser trainee; and

(3) submits a written application to the board before the expiration date of the certificate or license.

(b) The board may place on inactive status the certificate or license of an appraiser or an appraiser trainee whose certificate or license has expired if the person:

(1) applies for inactive status on a form prescribed by the board not later than the 180th day after the expiration date of the certificate or license; and

(2) meets the requirements of Section 1103.2111.

(c) A supervisory appraiser applying for inactive status shall terminate the appraiser's association with each appraiser trainee supervised by the appraiser by giving written notice to each appraiser trainee before the 30th day preceding the date the appraiser applies for inactive status.

(d) An appraiser or an appraiser trainee on inactive status:

(1) may not perform any activity regulated under this chapter;

(2) must pay annual renewal fees; and

(3) is not required to pay the annual registry fee described by Section 1103.156(b).

(e) The board shall maintain a list of each appraiser whose certificate or license is on inactive status.

(f) The board shall return an appraiser's certificate or license to active status if the appraiser:

(1) submits an application to the board;

(2) pays the required fee;

(3) submits proof of complying with the cumulative continuing education requirements of Section 1103.211 during the period the license has been on inactive status;

(4) satisfies the board as to the person's honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity; and

(5) complies with the requirements of Sections 1103.203 and 1103.2031.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8106.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8106 / Section 8106.051
§ 8106.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board consists of five directors.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8104.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8104 / Section 8104.002
§ 8104.002. NATURE OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

The Baytown Area Water Authority is a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8017A.0307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8017A / Section 8017A.0307
§ 8017A.0307. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district under Section 49.316, Water Code, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8354.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8354 / Section 8354.106
§ 8354.106. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for:

(1) a road project authorized by Section 8354.103; or

(2) a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.
Tex. Election Code § 129.057 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 129 / Section 129.057
§ 129.057. USE OF MACHINE IN EARLY VOTING.
Status: in_force

A direct recording electronic voting machine deployed for early voting may not be deployed on election day.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.347 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.347
§ 151.347. CERTAIN LAWN AND YARD SERVICE.
Status: in_force

There are exempted from the taxes imposed by this chapter lawn mowing and other yard maintenance:

(1) performed by an individual younger than 18 years of age whose total receipts from taxable services described by Section 151.0048(1) or (2) of this code in the most recent four calendar quarters do not exceed $5,000;

(2) performed by an individual 65 years of age or older whose total receipts from taxable services described by Section 151.0048(1) or (2) of this code in the most recent four calendar quarters do not exceed $5,000; or

(3) performed by an individual:

(A) who is self-employed; and

(B) whose total receipts from taxable services described by Section 151.0048(1) or (2) of this code in the most recent four calendar quarters do not exceed $5,000.
Tex. Finance Code § 92.212 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 92 / Section 92.212
§ 92.212. USE OF SURPLUS ACCOUNTS AND EXPENSE FUND CONTRIBUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) At a savings bank's closing date, the savings bank may use all or part of a surplus account, whether earned or paid in, or expense fund contributions on its books to:

(1) meet expenses of operating the savings bank for the period just closed;

(2) make required transfers to loss reserves; or

(3) pay or credit earnings on deposit accounts.

(b) Paid-in surplus may be used instead of earnings to pay organizational and operating expenses and earnings on deposit accounts and to meet any loss reserve requirements.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 115.0061 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 115 / Section 115.0061
§ 115.0061. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.
Status: in_force

The executive director or the executive director's designee shall provide to members of the committee and to committee employees, as often as necessary, information regarding the requirements for office or employment under this chapter, including information regarding a person's responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.
Tex. Family Code § 54.10 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 54 / Section 54.10
§ 54.10. HEARINGS BEFORE REFEREE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (e), a hearing under Section 54.03, 54.04, or 54.05, including a jury trial, a hearing under Chapter 55, including a jury trial, or a hearing under the Interstate Compact for Juveniles (Chapter 60) may be held by a referee appointed in accordance with Section 51.04(g) or an associate judge appointed under Chapter 54A, Government Code, provided:

(1) the parties have been informed by the referee or associate judge that they are entitled to have the hearing before the juvenile court judge; and

(2) after each party is given an opportunity to object, no party objects to holding the hearing before the referee or associate judge.

(b) The determination under Section 53.02(f) whether to release a child may be made by a referee appointed in accordance with Section 51.04(g) if:

(1) the child has been informed by the referee that the child is entitled to have the determination made by the juvenile court judge or a substitute judge authorized by Section 51.04(f); or

(2) the child and the attorney for the child have in accordance with Section 51.09 waived the right to have the determination made by the juvenile court judge or a substitute judge.

(c) If a child objects to a referee making the determination under Section 53.02(f), the juvenile court judge or a substitute judge authorized by Section 51.04(f) shall make the determination.

(d) At the conclusion of the hearing or immediately after making the determination, the referee shall transmit written findings and recommendations to the juvenile court judge. The juvenile court judge shall adopt, modify, or reject the referee's recommendations not later than the next working day after the day that the judge receives the recommendations. Failure to act within that time results in release of the child by operation of law and a recommendation that the child be released operates to secure the child's immediate release subject to the power of the juvenile court judge to modify or reject that recommendation.

(e) Except as provided by Subsection (f), the hearings provided by Sections 54.03, 54.04, and 54.05 may not be held before a referee if the grand jury has approved of the petition and the child is subject to a determinate sentence.

(f) When the state and a child who is subject to a determinate sentence agree to the disposition of the case, wholly or partly, a referee or associate judge may hold a hearing for the purpose of allowing the child to enter a plea or stipulation of evidence. After the hearing under this subsection, the referee or associate judge shall transmit the referee's or associate judge's written findings and recommendations regarding the plea or stipulation of evidence to the juvenile court judge for consideration. The juvenile court judge may accept or reject the plea or stipulation of evidence in accordance with Section 54.03(j).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3945.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3945 / Section 3945.0201
§ 3945.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five directors elected or appointed as provided by this chapter and Subchapter D, Chapter 49, Water Code.

(b) Except as provided by Section 3945.0203, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.1441 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.1441
§ 152.1441. KNOX COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Knox County is included in the 50th Judicial District Juvenile Board.

(b) Section 152.0181 applies to the 50th Judicial District Juvenile Board.
Tex. Insurance Code § 464.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 464 / Section 464.002
§ 464.002. CONSTRUCTION AND PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to alleviate the financial hardship imposed on persons who are harmed by the sale of unauthorized insurance in this state. Persons who suffer damages as a result of unpaid claims on policies issued by unauthorized insurers in this state are not covered under guaranty acts, which provide protection to persons with claims against authorized insurers. The legislature finds that it is appropriate to provide additional remedies to these persons.

(b) The commissioner's powers under this Act shall be liberally construed to support the purpose stated in Subsection (a).

(c) This chapter does not limit the powers granted the commissioner under other provisions of law. The powers and authority of the commissioner under this chapter are cumulative and are in addition to all other powers and authority that are available to the commissioner.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 248.029 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 248 / Section 248.029
§ 248.029. RESIDENTIAL AIDS HOSPICE DESIGNATION.
Status: repealed

(a) The executive commissioner by rule shall adopt standards for the designation of a special care facility licensed under this chapter as a residential AIDS hospice. Those standards shall be consistent with other standards adopted under this chapter and consistent with the purposes for which special care facilities are created.

(b) In adopting the standards, the executive commissioner shall consider rules adopted for the designation of a hospice under Chapter 142 and shall establish specific standards requiring:

(1) the provision of exclusively palliative care by a facility;

(2) the provision of bereavement services;

(3) the provision of support services to the family of a client;

(4) the participation of a registered nurse in the development of an initial plan of care for a client and periodic review of the plan of care by an interdisciplinary team of the facility; and

(5) clinical and medical review of patient care services by a physician who acts as a medical consultant.

(c) A special care facility licensed under this chapter that satisfies the standards adopted under this section shall be designated as a residential AIDS hospice.

(d) Notwithstanding Chapter 142, a special care facility licensed and issued a designation as a residential AIDS hospice under this chapter may use the term "residential AIDS hospice" or a similar term or language in its title or in a description or representation of the facility if the similar term or language clearly identifies the facility as a facility regulated under this chapter and clearly distinguishes the facility from a hospice regulated under Chapter 142.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 3.1639(65), eff. April 2, 2015.
Tex. Penal Code § 36.02 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 36 / Section 36.02
§ 36.02. BRIBERY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly offers, confers, or agrees to confer on another, or solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept from another:

(1) any benefit as consideration for the recipient's decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, or other exercise of discretion as a public servant, party official, or voter;

(2) any benefit as consideration for the recipient's decision, vote, recommendation, or other exercise of official discretion in a judicial or administrative proceeding;

(3) any benefit as consideration for a violation of a duty imposed by law on a public servant or party official; or

(4) any benefit that is a political contribution as defined by Title 15, Election Code, or that is an expenditure made and reported in accordance with Chapter 305, Government Code, if the benefit was offered, conferred, solicited, accepted, or agreed to pursuant to an express agreement to take or withhold a specific exercise of official discretion if such exercise of official discretion would not have been taken or withheld but for the benefit; notwithstanding any rule of evidence or jury instruction allowing factual inferences in the absence of certain evidence, direct evidence of the express agreement shall be required in any prosecution under this subdivision.

(b) It is no defense to prosecution under this section that a person whom the actor sought to influence was not qualified to act in the desired way whether because he had not yet assumed office or he lacked jurisdiction or for any other reason.

(c) It is no defense to prosecution under this section that the benefit is not offered or conferred or that the benefit is not solicited or accepted until after:

(1) the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, or other exercise of discretion has occurred; or

(2) the public servant ceases to be a public servant.

(d) It is an exception to the application of Subdivisions (1), (2), and (3) of Subsection (a) that the benefit is a political contribution as defined by Title 15, Election Code, or an expenditure made and reported in accordance with Chapter 305, Government Code.

(e) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.03117 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.03117
§ 32.03117. REIMBURSEMENT FOR NON-OPIOID TREATMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "non-opioid treatment" means a drug or biological product that is indicated to produce analgesia without acting on the body's opioid receptors.

(b) The commission shall ensure that medical assistance reimbursement is provided to a provider who provides a non-opioid treatment to a recipient under the medical assistance program.

(c) The executive commissioner by rule shall ensure that, to the extent permitted by federal law, a hospital provider that provides outpatient department services to a medical assistance recipient is reimbursed separately under the medical assistance program for any non-opioid treatment provided as a part of those services.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1958.031 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1958 / Section 1958.031
§ 1958.031. ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP.
Status: in_force

(a) The Mold Assessment and Remediation Advisory Board consists of 11 members appointed by the presiding officer of the commission, with the approval of the commission, as follows:

(1) three members who are licensed and engage in mold assessment as consultants;

(2) three members who are licensed and engage in mold remediation as contractors;

(3) two members who are building contractors principally engaged in home construction and who are members of a statewide building trade association;

(4) one member who is a representative of the insurance industry;

(5) one member who is a representative of an accredited mold training provider; and

(6) one member who represents the public.

(b) Appointments to the advisory board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee.

(c) Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the composition or duration of the advisory board or to the appointment of the advisory board's presiding officer.
Tex. Utilities Code § 12.101 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 12 / Section 12.101
§ 12.101. COMMISSION EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

The commission shall employ:

(1) an executive director; and

(2) officers and other employees the commission considers necessary to administer this title.
Tex. Local Government Code § 273.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 273 / Section 273.001
§ 273.001. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY; EXERCISE OF POLICE POWER.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality may, in accordance with this chapter, acquire property separately or jointly with another municipality or other governmental entity by gift, dedication, or purchase, with or without condemnation.

(b) The property must be located within the county where the municipality or other governmental entity is located. The property may be located inside or outside the corporate limits of the municipality.

(c) The property must be used for the following public purposes:

(1) parks and playgrounds;

(2) hospitals;

(3) the extension, improvement, and enlargement of its water system, including riparian rights, water supply reservoirs, standpipes, watersheds, and dams;

(4) the laying, building, maintenance, and construction of water mains;

(5) the laying, erection, establishment, and maintenance of necessary appurtenances or facilities that will furnish to the inhabitants of the municipality an abundant supply of wholesome water;

(6) sewage plants and systems;

(7) rights of way for water and sewer lines;

(8) airports and landing fields;

(9) incinerators and garbage disposal plants;

(10) streets, boulevards, alleys, or other public ways; or

(11) a right of way needed in connection with property used for any of these purposes.

(d) The municipality may exercise police power within an area acquired under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8868.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8868 / Section 8868.101
§ 8868.101. GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by this chapter, the district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.