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Tex. Occupations Code § 301.468 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.468
§ 301.468. PROBATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may determine that an order denying a license application or suspending a license be probated. A person subject to a probation order shall conform to each condition the board sets as the terms of probation, including a condition:

(1) limiting the practice of the person to, or excluding, one or more specified activities of professional nursing or vocational nursing;

(2) requiring the person to submit to supervision, care, counseling, or treatment by a practitioner designated by the board; or

(3) requiring the person to submit to random drug or alcohol tests in the manner prescribed by the board.

(b) At the time the probation is granted, the board shall establish the term of the probationary period.

(c) At any time while the person remains subject to the probation order, the board may hold a hearing and rescind the probation and enforce the board's original action in denying or suspending the license. The hearing shall be called by the presiding officer of the board, who shall issue a notice to be served on the person or the person's counsel not later than the 20th day before the date scheduled for the hearing that:

(1) sets the time and place for the hearing; and

(2) contains the charges or complaints against the probationer.

(d) Notice under Subsection (c) is sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail to the affected person at the person's most recent address as shown in the board's records.

(e) A hearing under this section is limited to a determination of whether the person violated the terms of the probation order under Subsection (a) and whether the board should:

(1) continue, rescind, or modify the terms of probation, including imposing an administrative penalty; or

(2) enter an order denying, suspending, or revoking the person's license.

(f) If one of the conditions of probation is the prohibition of using alcohol or a drug or participation in a peer assistance program, violation of that condition is established by:

(1) a positive drug or alcohol test result;

(2) refusal to submit to a drug or alcohol test as required by the board; or

(3) a letter of noncompliance from the peer assistance program.
Tex. Government Code § 1473.134 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1473 / Section 1473.134
§ 1473.134. LEASE OF PARKING FACILITY.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court may lease the parking facility to any person or corporation.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 122.0012 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 122 / Section 122.0012
§ 122.0012. SUNSET PROVISION.
Status: repealed

(a) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 596 (S.B. 619), Sec. 6.03, eff. June 10, 2019.

(b) The Texas Workforce Commission's authority to administer and oversee the program administered under this chapter is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Notwithstanding any other law, that authority expires September 1, 2027, unless continued in existence as provided by Chapter 325, Government Code.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 152.703 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 152 / Section 152.703
§ 152.703. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PERSON WINDING UP PARTNERSHIP BUSINESS.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent appropriate for winding up, as soon as reasonably practicable, and in the name of and for and on behalf of the partnership, a person winding up a partnership's business may take the actions specified in Sections 11.052, 11.053, and 11.055.

(b) Section 11.052(a)(2) shall not be applicable to a partnership.
Tex. Utilities Code § 121.008 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 121 / Section 121.008
§ 121.008. CERTAIN STORAGE FACILITIES OWNED BY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES EXCLUDED.
Status: in_force

An electric cooperative, as that term is defined by Section 11.003, or its subsidiary, that sells electricity at wholesale is not a gas utility or subject to regulation as a gas utility solely because it provides gas storage services for hire if the gas storage facility is predominantly operated to support the integration of renewable resources. Such a gas storage facility may not have a working gas capacity of greater than five billion cubic feet.
Tex. Occupations Code § 201.503 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 201 / Section 201.503
§ 201.503. SCHEDULE OF SANCTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by rule shall adopt a schedule of the maximum amount of sanctions that may be assessed against a license holder for each category of violation of this chapter. In establishing the schedule of sanctions or in imposing the amount of an administrative penalty under this chapter, the board shall consider:

(1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, or gravity of any prohibited acts and the hazard or potential hazard created to the health, safety, or economic welfare of the public;

(2) the economic harm to property or the environment caused by the violation;

(3) the history of previous violations;

(4) the amount necessary to deter a future violation;

(5) efforts to correct the violation; and

(6) any other matter that justice may require.

(b) The State Office of Administrative Hearings shall use the schedule of sanctions for any sanction imposed as the result of a hearing conducted by that office.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 487.252 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 487 / Section 487.252
§ 487.252. RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by Subsection (b), the executive commissioner shall adopt all necessary rules to implement this subchapter, including rules designating the medical conditions for which a patient may be treated with low-THC cannabis as part of an approved research program conducted under this subchapter.

(b) The Texas Medical Board may adopt rules regarding the certification of a physician by an institutional review board.
Tex. Education Code § 32.036 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 32 / Section 32.036
§ 32.036. PREVIEW CENTERS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

The agency may establish and provide for the operation of a technology preview center and training program in each regional education service center to assist district and campus personnel in developing and maintaining the comprehensive use of appropriate technology in all aspects of instruction, administration, and communications.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.727 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.727
§ 21.727. LIABILITY OF SHAREHOLDERS.
Status: in_force

The shareholders of a close corporation described by Section 21.725 are subject to any liability imposed on a director of a corporation by this chapter or other law for a managerial act of or omission made by the shareholders or any other person empowered to manage the business and affairs of the close corporation under a shareholders' agreement and relating to the business and affairs of the close corporation, if the action is required by law to be undertaken by the board of directors.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7984A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7984A / Section 7984A.0103
§ 7984A.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR 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. Education Code § 61.9654 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.9654
§ 61.9654. ELIGIBLE LOANS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may provide repayment assistance for the repayment of any student loan received by a dental hygienist through any lender for the costs of attendance at an institution of higher education while enrolled in any course work before the person received a degree or certificate in dental hygiene or while enrolled in a dental hygiene program.

(b) The board may not provide repayment assistance for a student loan that is in default at the time of the dental hygienist's application.

(c) Each state fiscal biennium, the board shall attempt to allocate all funds appropriated to it for the purpose of providing repayment assistance under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5004.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5004 / Section 5004.057
§ 5004.057. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) A director may not be paid for services as a director or as a member of a committee authorized by the board.

(b) A director may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by the director in performing a service for the district but only from money raised in the director's county of residence.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1043.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1043 / Section 1043.156
§ 1043.156. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the board declares that money is not available to meet authorized district obligations, the board may:

(1) by majority vote borrow money to satisfy the obligations in an amount not to exceed, at any one time in the aggregate, 10 percent of the annual district operational expenses for the prior fiscal year; and

(2) by unanimous vote borrow additional money if the obligations exceed the amount described by Subdivision (1).

(b) To secure a loan, the board may pledge:

(1) district revenue that is not pledged to pay the district's bonded indebtedness; or

(2) a district tax to be imposed by the district in the next 12-month period that is not pledged to pay the principal of or interest on district bonds.

(c) A loan for which taxes are pledged must mature and be paid not later than the first anniversary of the date the loan is made.

(d) The board may not spend money obtained from a loan under this section for any purpose other than:

(1) the purpose for which the board declared an emergency; and

(2) if district taxes are pledged to pay the loan, the purposes for which the pledged taxes were imposed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1014.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1014 / Section 1014.110
§ 1014.110. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may contract with a county or municipality located outside the district's boundaries for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality.

(b) The board may contract with this state or a federal agency for the treatment of a sick or injured person for whom this state or the agency is responsible.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3914.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3914 / Section 3914.103
§ 3914.103. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district, using money available to the district, may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project under that chapter.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 111.404 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 111 / Section 111.404
§ 111.404. CONDEMNATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A well wastewater corporation may condemn land or a property right necessary for a purpose of the corporation.

(b) A well wastewater corporation's ditch, canal, or pipeline may cross under a highway, canal, pipeline, railroad, or tram or logging road if the use of the highway, canal, pipeline, railroad, or tram or logging road is not impaired except for the time necessary to construct the crossing.

(c) Without the consent of the appropriate authority, a well wastewater corporation's ditch, canal, or pipeline may not:

(1) pass through a cemetery;

(2) pass under a residence or public building; or

(3) cross a street or alley of a municipality.
Tex. Local Government Code § 263.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 263 / Section 263.001
§ 263.001. SALE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county, by an order entered in its minutes, may appoint a commissioner to sell or lease real property owned by the county. The sale or lease must be made at a public auction held in accordance with this section unless this chapter provides otherwise.

(b) The appointed commissioner must publish notice of the auction before the 20th day before the date the auction is held. The notice must be published in English in a newspaper in the county in which the real property is located and in the county that owns the real property if not the same county. The notice must be published once a week for three consecutive weeks before the date the auction is held.

(c) If the real property is sold, a deed that is made on behalf of the county by the appointed commissioner in conformance with the order entered under Subsection (a) and that is properly acknowledged, proved, and recorded is sufficient to convey the county's interest in the property.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.518 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.518
§ 401.518. SAFETY.
Status: in_force

(a) A laser hair removal facility operator is responsible for maintaining the laser hair removal facility's compliance with the requirements of this subchapter and commission rules relating to laser and pulsed light devices.

(b) A laser hair removal facility operator may not claim, advertise, or distribute promotional materials that claim that laser hair removal is free from risk or provides any medical benefit.

(c) A laser hair removal facility operator may not produce false or misleading advertising regarding the services offered at the facility.
Tex. Government Code § 153.053 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 153 / Section 153.053
§ 153.053. REPORT AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION, PENALTY, AND SANCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall appoint a committee of advisory board members to review a complaint, make the initial written determination on whether a violation occurred, and impose a penalty, a sanction, or both for violations. The committee shall state the committee's written determination as proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, separately stated.

(b) The committee shall give to the person who is the subject of the complaint reviewed under Subsection (a) written notice by certified mail of the committee's determination on whether a violation occurred and each penalty or sanction, if any.

(c) The notice required under Subsection (b) must:

(1) include a brief summary of the alleged violation;

(2) state the amount of any penalty;

(3) state any sanction; and

(4) inform the person of the person's right to a hearing on the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, the imposition of the sanction, or any combination.
Tex. Family Code § 65.060 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 65 / Section 65.060
§ 65.060. CHILD'S ANSWER.
Status: in_force

After the petition has been filed, the child may answer, orally or in writing, the petition at or before the commencement of the hearing. If the child does not answer, a general denial of the alleged truant conduct is assumed.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 28.05 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 28 / Section 28.05
§ 28.05. RENEWAL OF PERMIT BY DESCENDANT OR SURVIVING SPOUSE.
Status: in_force

If the surviving spouse or surviving descendant of a holder of a mixed beverage permit qualifies as the successor in interest to the permit as provided in Section 11.10 of this code, the descendant or surviving spouse may continue to renew the permit by paying a renewal fee equal to the fee the permittee would be required to pay had he lived.
Tex. Education Code § 130.301 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 130 / Section 130.301
§ 130.301. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(2) "General academic teaching institution," "medical and dental unit," and "institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003.

(3) "Recognized accrediting agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 51.187 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.187
§ 51.187. HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commissioner has not issued a final order with a finding of "Not Vacant Land" on or before the first anniversary of the application commencement date and one or more exceptions have been filed under Section 51.182(a) or 51.186(b), the commissioner shall order a hearing to determine if a vacancy exists. A hearing under this subchapter:

(1) shall be held not later than the 60th day after the date the hearing is ordered;

(2) shall be conducted as a contested case hearing subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code; and

(3) may be waived by written agreement of all necessary parties and the commissioner.

(b) Not later than the 30th day after the date a hearing is ordered under Subsection (a), the commissioner shall provide notice of the hearing date to each necessary party.

(c) Not later than the 60th day after the date of the hearing, the commissioner shall enter a final order as provided by Section 51.188.
Tex. Family Code § 201.318 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 201 / Section 201.318
§ 201.318. APPELLATE REVIEW.
Status: in_force

(a) A party's failure to request a de novo hearing before the referring court or a party's waiver of the right to request a de novo hearing before the referring court does not deprive the party of the right to appeal to or request other relief from a court of appeals or the supreme court.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the date an order or judgment by the referring court is signed is the controlling date for the purposes of appeal to or request for other relief from a court of appeals or the supreme court.

(c) The date an agreed order or a default order is signed by an associate judge is the controlling date for the purpose of an appeal to, or a request for other relief relating to the order from, a court of appeals or the supreme court.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 81.061 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.061
§ 81.061. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH MARKET-BASED RATES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to rates established under Chapter 103, Utilities Code, or Subchapter C or G, Chapter 104, of that code.

(b) The commission may use a cost-of-service method or a market-based rate method in setting a rate in a formal rate proceeding.

(c) On the filing of a complaint by a shipper or seller of natural gas, the commission may set a transportation or gathering rate in a formal rate proceeding if the commission determines that the rate is necessary to remedy unreasonable discrimination in the provision of transportation or gathering services. The commission may set a rate regardless of whether the transporter or gatherer is classified as a utility by other law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3854.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3854 / Section 3854.006
§ 3854.006. TORT CLAIMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is a governmental unit for the purposes of Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

(b) The operations of the district are essential governmental functions for all purposes and not proprietary functions.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3933.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3933 / Section 3933.110
§ 3933.110. ADDING OR REMOVING TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

As provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, the board may add territory to the district or remove territory from the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 942.202 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 942 / Section 942.202
§ 942.202. EXAMINATION BY DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

The business affairs and assets of an exchange, as shown at the office of the attorney in fact, are subject to examination by the department.
Tex. Education Code § 130A.003 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 130A / Section 130A.003
§ 130A.003. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of higher education.

(2) "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(3) "Program" means the public junior college state finance program established under this chapter.

(4) "Public junior college" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.
Tex. Labor Code § 212.152 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 212 / Section 212.152
§ 212.152. NOTICE OF COMMISSION ACTION.
Status: in_force

The commission promptly shall mail to the parties before it a copy of its findings and decision.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 822.109 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 822 / Section 822.109
§ 822.109. RELOCATION OR DISPOSITION OF ANIMAL.
Status: in_force

(a) An owner of a dangerous wild animal may not permanently relocate the animal unless the owner first notifies the animal registration agency in writing of the exact location to which the animal will be relocated and provides the animal registration agency, with respect to the new location, the information required by Section 822.104.

(b) Within 10 days after the death, sale, or other disposition of the animal, the owner of the animal shall notify the animal registration agency in writing of the death, sale, or other disposition.
Tex. Government Code § 1501.264 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1501 / Section 1501.264
§ 1501.264. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

To the extent of a conflict or inconsistency between this subchapter and another law or a special or home-rule charter, this subchapter controls.
Tex. Utilities Code § 39.451 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.451
§ 39.451. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to an investor-owned electric utility that is operating solely outside of ERCOT in areas of this state that were included in the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council on January 1, 2005.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 224.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 224 / Section 224.005
§ 224.005. RULES.
Status: in_force

The appropriate rulemaking authority for each regulatory authority shall adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8190.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8190 / Section 8190.002
§ 8190.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district in Denton County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3824.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3824 / Section 3824.153
§ 3824.153. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3824.152, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district for the:

(1) maintenance and operation of the district and the improvements constructed or acquired by the district; or

(2) provision of a service.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate.
Tex. Government Code § 2170.058 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2170 / Section 2170.058
§ 2170.058. USE OF SYSTEM BY CERTAIN STUDENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) An institution of higher education under Section 61.003, Education Code, that is authorized to use the system of telecommunications services established under this chapter may allow students of the institution who reside in housing for which the institution provides telephone service to use the system of telecommunications services. An institution shall recover from a student who chooses to use the system the full pro rata cost attributable to that student's use, including costs identifiable for interconnection to and use of the local publicly switched network.

(b) The department shall adopt rules that govern student access to the system, including:

(1) times of access to the system; and

(2) the full recovery of actual costs from each student who uses the system.

(c) In consideration of the duties and responsibilities given the department under this chapter, it is the policy of this state that a state agency or unit of state government may not provide telecommunications products or services to the general public in competition with private enterprise unless there is a finding that providing the products or services is in the public interest. This subsection does not prohibit students who reside in housing for which institutions of higher education provide telephone service from using service provided under this section.