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Tex. Government Code § 552.137 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 552 / Section 552.137
§ 552.137. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN E-MAIL ADDRESSES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, an e-mail address of a member of the public that is provided for the purpose of communicating electronically with a governmental body is confidential and not subject to disclosure under this chapter.

(b) Confidential information described by this section that relates to a member of the public may be disclosed if the member of the public affirmatively consents to its release.

(c) Subsection (a) does not apply to an e-mail address:

(1) provided to a governmental body by a person who has a contractual relationship with the governmental body or by the contractor's agent;

(2) provided to a governmental body by a vendor who seeks to contract with the governmental body or by the vendor's agent;

(3) contained in a response to a request for bids or proposals, contained in a response to similar invitations soliciting offers or information relating to a potential contract, or provided to a governmental body in the course of negotiating the terms of a contract or potential contract;

(4) provided to a governmental body on a letterhead, coversheet, printed document, or other document made available to the public; or

(5) provided to a governmental body for the purpose of providing public comment on or receiving notices related to an application for a license as defined by Section 2001.003(2) of this code, or receiving orders or decisions from a governmental body.

(d) Subsection (a) does not prevent a governmental body from disclosing an e-mail address for any reason to another governmental body or to a federal agency.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 161.2111 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 161 / Section 161.2111
§ 161.2111. REPORT TO BOND REVIEW BOARD.
Status: in_force

When the Veterans' Land Board applies under Subchapter C, Chapter 1231, Government Code, for the Bond Review Board's approval of a bond issuance, or on request of the Bond Review Board, with respect to purchases made under this chapter, the Veterans' Land Board shall file with the Bond Review Board a report on the performance of loans made by the Veterans' Land Board in connection with the purchases. The Bond Review Board shall review the reports filed by the Veterans' Land Board under this section to assess the performance of loans made under this chapter. The filing dates and the contents of the reports must comply with any rules adopted by the Bond Review Board.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2151.203 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2151 / Section 2151.203
§ 2151.203. RECORDING AND REPORTING OF PREMIUM, LOSS, AND EXPENSE EXPERIENCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall adopt reasonable rules and statistical plans for the recording and reporting of premium, loss, and expense experience and other required data by each authorized insurer. The premium, loss, and expense experience must be reported separately for business assigned to the insurer.

(b) Each authorized insurer shall use the statistical plans adopted under this section to record and report premium, loss, and expense experience and other required data in accordance with the rules adopted by the commissioner.

(c) In approving rates under this subchapter, the commissioner shall consider the reports collected under the statistical plan regarding aggregated premiums earned and losses and expenses incurred in the writing of automobile insurance through the association.
Tex. Tax Code § 312.209 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 312 / Section 312.209
§ 312.209. APPLICATION OF NONSEVERABILITY PROVISION.
Status: in_force

Section 2, Article 5, Chapter 221, Acts of the 69th Legislature, Regular Session, 1985, applies to the provisions of this subchapter that are derived from amendments to the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act made by Chapter 221, Acts of the 69th Legislature, Regular Session, 1985.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 109.35 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 109 / Section 109.35
§ 109.35. ORDERS FOR PROHIBITION ON CONSUMPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) If the governing body of a municipality determines that the possession of an open container or the public consumption of alcoholic beverages in the central business district of the municipality is a risk to the health and safety of the citizens of the municipality, the governing body may by charter or ordinance prohibit the possession of an open container or the public consumption of alcoholic beverages in that central business district.

(b) If a municipality prohibits the possession of an open container or the public consumption of alcoholic beverages in the central business district of the city, the municipality must adopt a map, plat, or diagram showing the central business district that is covered by the prohibition.

(c) The municipality's charter or ordinance may not prohibit the possession of an open container or the consumption of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, buildings not owned or controlled by the municipality, residential structures, or licensed premises located in the area of prohibition.

(c-1) In accordance with Section 1.06, this section does not authorize municipal regulation of the possession of an open container or the public consumption of alcoholic beverages except as expressly provided by this section.

(d) In this section, "central business district" means a compact and contiguous geographical area of a municipality in which at least 90 percent of the land is used or zoned for commercial purposes and that is the area that has historically been the primary location in the municipality where business has been transacted.

(e) In this section, "open container" means a container that is no longer sealed.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1451.112 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1451 / Section 1451.112
§ 1451.112. SELECTION OF HEARING INSTRUMENT FITTER AND DISPENSER.
Status: in_force

An insured may select a hearing instrument fitter and dispenser to provide the services or procedures scheduled in the health insurance policy that are within the scope of the license of the fitter and dispenser.
Tex. Transportation Code § 63.003 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 63 / Section 63.003
§ 63.003. POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) A pilot board shall:

(1) examine and determine the qualifications of each applicant for branch or deputy pilot;

(2) recommend meritorious applicants to the governor, if new appointments are proper;

(3) examine any cause of alleged or suspected misconduct or inefficiency in a branch or deputy pilot;

(4) keep a record of its proceedings;

(5) hear and determine all disputes that arise regarding pilots and pilotage;

(6) award to pilots compensation for injurious loss of time incurred in waiting on vessels or by being carried to sea on a vessel by default of the master or owner when the pilot might have been landed;

(7) award to pilots extra compensation for extra services to vessels in distress; and

(8) superintend and generally attend to all matters related to pilots and pilotage.

(b) A pilot board, after a hearing, may suspend a pilot for sufficient cause.

(c) A pilot board may examine and determine the qualifications of a branch or deputy pilot already appointed when the board is organized.

(d) A pilot board may restrict all deputy pilots from piloting over the bar vessels that have over a specified draught of water.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 94.009 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 94 / Section 94.009
§ 94.009. SUIT FOR CIVIL PENALTY OR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.
Status: in_force

The attorney general or a county or district attorney may bring an action in the name of the state for a civil penalty under Section 94.007, injunctive relief under Section 94.008, or both.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8807.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8807 / Section 8807.006
§ 8807.006. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 36, Water Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2304.101 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2304 / Section 2304.101
§ 2304.101. DISPLAY OF CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

A certificate holder shall publicly display the current certificate of registration at the certificate holder's place of business in a location readily visible to a customer paying for repairs.
Tex. Insurance Code § 82.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 82 / Section 82.002
§ 82.002. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter applies to each company regulated by the commissioner, including:

(1) a domestic or foreign, stock or mutual, life, health, or accident insurance company;

(2) a domestic or foreign, stock or mutual, fire or casualty insurance company;

(3) a Mexican casualty company;

(4) a domestic or foreign Lloyd's plan insurer;

(5) a domestic or foreign reciprocal or interinsurance exchange;

(6) a domestic or foreign fraternal benefit society;

(7) a domestic or foreign title insurance company;

(8) a stipulated premium insurance company;

(9) a nonprofit legal service corporation;

(10) a health maintenance organization;

(11) a statewide mutual assessment company;

(12) a local mutual aid association;

(13) a local mutual burial association;

(14) an association exempt under Section 887.102;

(15) a nonprofit hospital, medical, or dental service corporation, including a company subject to Chapter 842;

(16) a county mutual insurance company; and

(17) a farm mutual insurance company.

(b) This chapter also applies to:

(1) an agent of an entity described by Subsection (a); and

(2) an individual or a corporation, association, partnership, or other artificial person who:

(A) is engaged in the business of insurance;

(B) holds an authorization; or

(C) is regulated by the commissioner.

(c) The commissioner's authority under this chapter applies to each form of authorization and each person or entity holding an authorization.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8834.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8834 / Section 8834.202
§ 8834.202. CERTAIN GROUNDWATER USES EXEMPT.
Status: in_force

The permit requirements of this chapter do not apply to:

(1) a well regulated under Chapter 27, Water Code;

(2) a well that:

(A) has a casing with an inside diameter of not more than five inches; and

(B) serves only a single-family dwelling; or

(3) a shallow well that:

(A) is not used to provide water for:

(i) human consumption;

(ii) agriculture;

(iii) manufacturing or industry; or

(iv) water injection; and

(B) withdraws water solely:

(i) to prevent hazardous sand boils, dewater surface construction sites, or relieve hydrostatic uplift on permanent structures;

(ii) for groundwater quality analysis and for monitoring migration of subsurface contaminants or pollution; or

(iii) for recovery of contamination or pollution.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 143A.006 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 143A / Section 143A.006
§ 143A.006. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not prohibit a social media platform from censoring expression that:

(1) the social media platform is specifically authorized to censor by federal law;

(2) is the subject of a referral or request from an organization with the purpose of preventing the sexual exploitation of children and protecting survivors of sexual abuse from ongoing harassment;

(3) directly incites criminal activity or consists of specific threats of violence targeted against a person or group because of their race, color, disability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, or status as a peace officer or judge; or

(4) is unlawful expression.

(b) This chapter may not be construed to prohibit or restrict a social media platform from authorizing or facilitating a user's ability to censor specific expression on the user's platform or page at the request of that user.

(c) This chapter may not be construed to limit or expand intellectual property law.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4056.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4056 / Section 4056.053
§ 4056.053. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE TO NONRESIDENT AGENT NOT LICENSED IN OTHER STATE.
Status: in_force

The department shall issue a license to an applicant under this chapter if the applicant has:

(1) passed the examination for an agent's license required under this title;

(2) met the eligibility requirements for issuance of a license after an examination of the applicant's criminal history records under Section 4056.051(b); and

(3) satisfied the requirements for a license for an individual under this code, including Subchapter C, Chapter 4001.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 242.071 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 242 / Section 242.071
§ 242.071. SALE OR LICENSE OF TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may sell or license to an individual or a private or public entity the right to use a treatment program developed by the department.

(b) Proceeds from the sale or license of a treatment program shall be deposited to the credit of the fund that provided the money to finance the development of the treatment program.

(c) At the end of each fiscal year, any unexpended proceeds from the sale or license of a treatment program shall be carried over to the next fiscal year to the credit of the fund that provided the money to finance the development of the treatment program.
Tex. Local Government Code § 293.055 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 293 / Section 293.055
§ 293.055. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may issue bonds for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds. Refunding bonds may be issued in the manner provided by this chapter for the issuance of other bonds, except that an election is not required.

(b) The comptroller may exchange the refunding bonds for the outstanding bonds or the authority may sell the refunding bonds and apply the proceeds according to Subchapter B or C, Chapter 1207, Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 411.050 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.050
§ 411.050. CRIME STATISTIC MAPPING.
Status: in_force

The department, in conjunction with Texas State University, may annually produce maps of the state that include information regarding crime statistics correlated with the various regions of the state.
Tex. Government Code § 411.0835 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.0835
§ 411.0835. PROHIBITION AGAINST DISSEMINATION TO CERTAIN PRIVATE ENTITIES.
Status: in_force

If the department receives information indicating that a private entity that purchases criminal history record information from the department has been found by a court to have committed three or more violations of Section 552.1425 by compiling or disseminating information with respect to which an order of expunction has been issued under Subchapter E or F, Chapter 55A, Code of Criminal Procedure, or an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information has been issued under Subchapter E-1 of this chapter, the department may not release any criminal history record information to that entity until the first anniversary of the date of the most recent violation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3902.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3902 / Section 3902.252
§ 3902.252. MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The district may undertake and provide an improvement project or service authorized by this chapter using any money available to the district.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.601 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.601
§ 21.601. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Issuing public corporation" means a domestic corporation that has:

(A) 100 or more shareholders of record as shown by the share transfer records of the corporation;

(B) a class or series of the corporation's voting shares registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. Section 77b et seq.), as amended; or

(C) a class or series of the corporation's voting shares qualified for trading on a national securities exchange.

(2) "Person" includes two or more persons acting as a partnership, limited partnership, syndicate, or other group under an agreement, arrangement, or understanding, regardless of whether in writing, to acquire, hold, vote, or dispose of a corporation's shares.

(3) "Share acquisition date" means the date a person initially becomes an affiliated shareholder of an issuing public corporation.

(4) "Subsidiary" means a domestic or foreign corporation or other entity of which a majority of the outstanding voting shares are owned, directly or indirectly, by an issuing public corporation.

(5) "Voting share" means a share of capital stock of a corporation that entitles the holder of the share to vote generally in the election of directors.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8488.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8488 / Section 8488.103
§ 8488.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads described by Section 54.234, Water Code, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.

(b) The district may exercise the powers provided by this section without submitting a petition to or obtaining approval from the commission as required by Section 54.234, Water Code.
Tex. Government Code § 4003.202 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4003 / Section 4003.202
§ 4003.202. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to transactions or securities exempt under Chapter 4005.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3966.0309 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3966 / Section 3966.0309
§ 3966.0309. ADDING OR EXCLUDING LAND.
Status: in_force

With the consent of the governing body of the city by resolution, the district may add or exclude land in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, or by Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 201.003 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 201 / Section 201.003
§ 201.003. ELIGIBLE VOTER.
Status: in_force

(a) A person is eligible to vote in an election under this chapter if the person:

(1) is an individual who holds title to farmland or ranchland lying within a conservation district, a conservation district proposed by petition, or territory proposed by petition for inclusion within a conservation district, as applicable;

(2) is 18 years of age or older; and

(3) is a resident of a county all or part of which is included in the conservation district, the conservation district proposed by petition, or the territory proposed for inclusion, as applicable.

(b) If a family farm corporation owns farmland or ranchland in a conservation district, in a proposed conservation district, or in territory proposed for inclusion in a conservation district, the corporation is entitled to one vote in each election under this chapter that would affect the land owned by the corporation. The corporation shall designate one corporate officer to vote for the corporation in the election. The designated officer must be:

(1) 18 years of age or older; and

(2) a resident of a county all or part of which is included in the conservation district, the proposed conservation district, or the territory proposed for inclusion in a conservation district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7961.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7961 / Section 7961.0403
§ 7961.0403. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

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

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 61.031 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 61 / Section 61.031
§ 61.031. NOTIFICATION OF PROVISION OF NONEMERGENCY SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) A county may require any provider, including a mandated provider, to obtain approval from the county before providing nonemergency health care services to an eligible county resident.

(b) If the county does not require prior approval and a provider delivers or will deliver nonemergency health care services to a patient who the provider suspects may be eligible for assistance under this subchapter, the provider shall notify the patient's county of residence that health care services have been or will be provided to the patient. The notice shall be made:

(1) by telephone not later than the 72nd hour after the provider determines the patient's county of residence; and

(2) by mail postmarked not later than the fifth working day after the date on which the provider determines the patient's county of residence.

(c) If the provider knows that the patient's county of residence has selected a mandated provider or if, after contacting the patient's county of residence, that county requests that the patient be transferred to a mandated provider, the provider shall transfer the patient to the mandated provider unless it is medically inappropriate to do so.

(d) Not later than the 14th day after the date on which the patient's county of residence receives sufficient information to determine eligibility, the county shall determine if the patient is eligible for assistance from that county. If the county does not determine the patient's eligibility within that period, the patient is considered to be eligible. The county shall notify the provider of its decision.

(e) If a provider delivers nonemergency health care services to a patient who is eligible for assistance under this subchapter and fails to comply with this section, the provider is not eligible for payment for the services from the patient's county of residence.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8199.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8199 / Section 8199.051
§ 8199.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Water Code § 36.355 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.355
§ 36.355. GOVERNING CONSOLIDATED DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

(a) After two or more districts are consolidated, they become one district and are governed as one district.

(b) During the transition period, the officers of each district shall continue to act jointly as officers of the original districts to settle the affairs of their respective districts.

(c) If the consolidated district elects directors, directors for the consolidated district shall be elected in the same manner and for the same term as directors elected at a confirmation election. The directors' election shall be set for the next regular election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1043.061 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1043 / Section 1043.061
§ 1043.061. SEAL.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt a seal for the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.361 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1551 / Section 1551.361
§ 1551.361. DILIGENT PROSECUTION OF SUIT.
Status: in_force

The plaintiff shall prosecute with reasonable diligence any suit brought under Section 1551.359. If the plaintiff does not secure proper service of process or does not prosecute the suit within one year after it is filed, the court shall presume that the suit has been abandoned. The court shall dismiss the suit on a motion for dismissal made on or behalf of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, unless the plaintiff, after receiving appropriate notice, shows good cause for the delay.