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Tex. Government Code § 22.204 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 22 / Section 22.204
§ 22.204. THIRD COURT OF APPEALS.
Status: in_force

(a) The Court of Appeals for the Third Court of Appeals District shall be held in the City of Austin.

(b) The court may transact its business at the county seat of any of the counties within its district as the court determines is necessary and convenient, except that all cases originating in Travis County shall be heard and transacted in that county.

(c) The counties other than Travis County composing the Third Court of Appeals District shall annually reimburse Travis County for the costs incurred by Travis County during its previous fiscal year for supplemental salaries and fringe benefits for the justices of that court of appeals.

(d) Each county, including Travis County, shall pay a share based on the proportion its population bears to the total population of all the counties in the district according to the most recent federal census.

(e) A county shall pay its share not later than the 60th day after the beginning of the county's fiscal year.

(f) The Commissioners Court of Travis County shall provide each county liable for the reimbursement with a statement of that county's share. The statement must be approved by the chief justice of the Court of Appeals for the Third Court of Appeals District.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 614.0102 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 614 / Section 614.0102
§ 614.0102. COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The office shall maintain a file on each written complaint filed with the office. The file must include:

(1) the name of the person who filed the complaint;

(2) the date the complaint is received by the office;

(3) the subject matter of the complaint;

(4) the name of each person contacted in relation to the complaint;

(5) a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint; and

(6) an explanation of the reason the file was closed, if the office closed the file without taking action other than to investigate the complaint.

(b) The office shall provide to the person filing the complaint and to each person who is a subject of the complaint a copy of the office's policies and procedures relating to complaint investigation and resolution.

(c) The office, at least quarterly until final disposition of the complaint, shall notify the person filing the complaint and each person who is a subject of the complaint of the status of the investigation unless the notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation.
Tex. Transportation Code § 393.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 393 / Section 393.001
§ 393.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Person" includes a person's employee, agent, independent contractor, assignee, business alter ego, and successor in interest.

(2) "Sign" means an outdoor sign, display, light, device, figure, painting, drawing, message, plaque, poster, or other thing designed, intended, or used to advertise or inform.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7930A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7930A / Section 7930A.0103
§ 7930A.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. Property Code § 12.008 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 12 / Section 12.008
§ 12.008. CANCELLATION OF LIS PENDENS.
Status: in_force

(a) On the motion of a party or other person interested in the result of or in property affected by a proceeding in which a lis pendens has been recorded and after notice to each affected party, the court hearing the action may cancel the lis pendens at any time during the proceeding, whether in term time or vacation, if the court determines that the party seeking affirmative relief can be adequately protected by the deposit of money into court or by the giving of an undertaking.

(b) If the cancellation of a lis pendens is conditioned on the payment of money, the court may order the cancellation when the party seeking the cancellation pays into the court an amount equal to the total of:

(1) the judgment sought;

(2) the interest the court considers likely to accrue during the proceeding; and

(3) costs.

(c) If the cancellation of a lis pendens is conditioned on the giving of an undertaking, the court may order the cancellation when the party seeking the cancellation gives a guarantee of payment of a judgment, plus interest and costs, in favor of the party who recorded the lis pendens. The guarantee must equal twice the amount of the judgment sought and have two sufficient sureties approved by the court. Not less than two days before the day the guarantee is submitted to the court for approval, the party seeking the cancellation shall serve the attorney for the party who recorded the lis pendens a copy of the guarantee and notice of its submission to the court.
Tex. Property Code § 74.001 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 74 / Section 74.001
§ 74.001. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this section, this chapter applies to:

(1) property that is presumed abandoned under Chapter 72, Chapter 73, or Chapter 75;

(2) property that is presumed abandoned under Chapter 154, Finance Code;

(3) unclaimed proceeds under Chapter 1109, Insurance Code; or

(4) any other law requiring a person to report and deliver property to the comptroller under this chapter.

(b) This chapter does not apply to a holder of property subject to Chapter 76.

(c) This chapter does not apply to small credit balances held by an institution of higher education in an unclaimed money fund under Section 51.011, Education Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2205.305 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2205 / Section 2205.305
§ 2205.305. NONRENEWAL OF COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the pool may refuse to renew the coverage of a child-care facility that fails to comply with the pool's underwriting standards.

(b) The pool may not refuse to renew the coverage of a child-care facility during the first 24 months following the date the facility is first provided coverage by the pool if the facility maintains the underwriting standards established by the plan of operation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4008.0203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4008 / Section 4008.0203
§ 4008.0203. REMOVAL OF DIRECTOR.
Status: in_force

The governing body of the county after notice and hearing may remove a director for misconduct or failure to carry out the director's duties on petition by a majority of the remaining directors.
Tex. Utilities Code § 39.902 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.902
§ 39.902. CUSTOMER EDUCATION.
Status: repealed

(a) On or before January 1, 2001, the commission shall develop and implement an educational program to inform customers, including low-income and non-English-speaking customers, about changes in the provision of electric service resulting from the opening of the retail electric market and the customer choice pilot program under this chapter. The educational program shall be neutral and nonpromotional and shall provide customers with the information necessary to make informed decisions relating to the source and type of electric service available for purchase and other information the commission considers necessary. The educational program shall inform customers of their rights and of the protections available through the commission and the office. The educational program may not duplicate customer information efforts undertaken by retail electric providers or other private entities. The educational program may not be targeted to areas served by municipally owned utilities or electric cooperatives that have not adopted customer choice. In planning and implementing this program, the commission shall consult with the office, with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and with customers of and providers of retail electric service. The commission may enter into contracts for professional services to carry out the customer education program.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083, Sec. 25(162), eff. June 17, 2011.

(c) After the opening of the retail electric market, the commission shall conduct ongoing customer education designed to help customers make informed choices of electric services and retail electric providers. As part of ongoing education, the commission may provide customers information concerning specific retail electric providers, including instances of complaints against them and records relating to quality of customer service.
Tex. Estates Code § 1160.053 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1160 / Section 1160.053
§ 1160.053. SCHEDULING OF HEARING ON APPLICATION; CONTINUANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) Immediately after the filing of a lease application under Section 1160.052, the county clerk shall call the filing of the application to the court's attention. The judge shall promptly make and enter a brief order designating the time and place for hearing the application.

(b) If the hearing is not held at the time originally designated by the court or by a timely continuance order entered, the hearing shall be continued automatically without further notice to the same time on the following day, other than Sundays and holidays on which the county courthouse is officially closed, and from day to day until the lease application is finally acted on and disposed of by court order. Notice of an automatic continuance is not required.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 4A.404 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 4A / Section 4A.404
§ 4A.404. OBLIGATION OF BENEFICIARY'S BANK TO PAY AND GIVE NOTICE TO BENEFICIARY.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Sections 4A.211(e) and 4A.405(d) and (e), if a beneficiary's bank accepts a payment order, the bank is obliged to pay the amount of the order to the beneficiary of the order. Payment is due on the payment date of the order, but if acceptance occurs on the payment date after the close of the funds transfer business day of the bank, payment is due on the next funds transfer business day. If the bank refuses to pay after demand by the beneficiary and receipt of notice of particular circumstances that will give rise to consequential damages as a result of nonpayment, the beneficiary may recover damages resulting from the refusal to pay to the extent the bank had notice of the damages, unless the bank proves that it did not pay because of a reasonable doubt concerning the right of the beneficiary to payment.

(b) If a payment order accepted by the beneficiary's bank instructs payment to an account of the beneficiary, the bank is obliged to notify the beneficiary of receipt of the order before midnight of the next funds transfer business day following the payment date. If the payment order does not instruct payment to an account of the beneficiary, the bank is required to notify the beneficiary only if notice is required by the order. Notice may be given by first class mail or any other means reasonable in the circumstances. If the bank fails to give the required notice, the bank is obliged to pay interest to the beneficiary on the amount of the payment order from the day notice should have been given until the day the beneficiary learned of receipt of the payment order by the bank. No other damages are recoverable. Reasonable attorney's fees are recoverable if demand for interest is made and refused before an action is brought on the claim.

(c) The right of a beneficiary to receive payment and damages as stated in Subsection (a) may not be varied by agreement or a funds transfer system rule. The right of a beneficiary to be notified as stated in Subsection (b) may be varied by agreement of the beneficiary or by a funds transfer system rule if the beneficiary is notified of the rule before initiation of the funds transfer.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1051.505 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1051 / Section 1051.505
§ 1051.505. RESTITUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may order a person registered under this subtitle to pay restitution to a consumer instead of or in addition to assessing an administrative penalty under this chapter.

(b) The amount of restitution ordered by the board may not exceed the amount the consumer paid the person for a service regulated under this subtitle. The board may not include an estimation of other damages or harm in a restitution order.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4151.257 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4151 / Section 4151.257
§ 4151.257. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement the requirements of this subchapter, including rules prescribing requirements for contracts and master services agreements and requirements for the payment of claims. The rules must provide for compliance with the requirements of this chapter for any contract that takes effect or has an annual anniversary date on or after January 1, 2008.
Tex. Government Code § 809A.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 809A / Section 809A.003
§ 809A.003. INDEMNIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, EMPLOYEES, AND OTHERS.
Status: in_force

In a cause of action based on an action, inaction, decision, divestment, investment, restricted entity communication, report, or other determination made or taken in connection with this chapter, the state shall, without regard to whether the person performed services for compensation, indemnify and hold harmless for actual damages, court costs, and attorney's fees adjudged against, and defend:

(1) an employee, a member of the governing body, or any other officer of a state governmental entity;

(2) a contractor of a state governmental entity;

(3) a former employee, a former member of the governing body, or any other former officer of a state governmental entity who was an employee, member of the governing body, or other officer when the act or omission on which the damages are based occurred;

(4) a former contractor of a state governmental entity who was a contractor when the act or omission on which the damages are based occurred; and

(5) a state governmental entity.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 71.010 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 71 / Section 71.010
§ 71.010. LEASE TERM.
Status: in_force

(a) No primary term of a lease other than a lease for coal and lignite made under this subchapter may be for a period of more than 10 years from the date of the execution and approval of the lease.

(b) No primary term for a coal and lignite lease made under this subchapter may be for a period of more than 35 years from the date of execution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7934.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7934 / Section 7934.202
§ 7934.202. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 1121.305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1121 / Section 1121.305
§ 1121.305. TRANSFER OR ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall:

(1) transfer the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and other assets belonging to the district to Cameron County; or

(2) administer the property, assets, and debts of the district until all money has been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.

(b) If the board makes the transfer under Subsection (a)(1), the county assumes all debts and obligations of the district at the time of the transfer and the district is dissolved.

(c) If Subsection (a)(1) does not apply and the board administers the property, assets, and debts of the district under Subsection (a)(2), the district is dissolved when all money has been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.
Tex. Government Code § 411.1387 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.1387
§ 411.1387.
Status: in_force

Sec. 411.1387. ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION: FACILITY, REGULATORY AGENCY, OR PRIVATE AGENCY. (a) In this section, "facility," "regulatory agency," and "private agency" have the meanings assigned by Section 250.001, Health and Safety Code.

(b) A regulatory agency is entitled to obtain from the department criminal history record information maintained by the department that relates to a person who is:

(1) an applicant for employment at or an employee of a facility other than a facility licensed under Chapter 142, Health and Safety Code; or

(2) an applicant for employment at or an employee of a facility licensed under Chapter 142, Health and Safety Code, if the duties of employment involve direct contact with a consumer in the facility.

(b-1) A facility or a private agency on behalf of a facility is entitled to obtain from the department criminal history record information maintained by the department that relates to a person who is:

(1) an applicant for employment with, an employee of, or a volunteer with the facility;

(2) an applicant for employment with or an employee of a person or business that contracts with the facility; or

(3) a student enrolled in an educational program or course of study who is at the facility for educational purposes.

(c) A facility may:

(1) obtain directly from the department criminal history record information on a person described by Subsection (b-1); or

(2) authorize a private agency to obtain that information from the department.

(d) A private agency obtaining criminal history record information on behalf of a facility under Subsection (c) shall forward the information received to the facility requesting the information.

(e) Criminal history record information obtained by a facility, regulatory agency, or private agency on behalf of a facility under Subsection (b) or (b-1) may not be released or disclosed to any person or agency except on court order or with the consent of the person who is the subject of the information.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 716.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 716 / Section 716.003
§ 716.003. LOCATION OF CREMATORY.
Status: in_force

(a) A crematory may be constructed on or adjacent to a perpetual care cemetery or adjacent to a funeral establishment.

(b) A crematory, other than a crematory registered with the commission on September 1, 2003, must:

(1) be adjacent to a perpetual care cemetery or funeral establishment; and

(2) be owned or operated by the person that owns or operates the perpetual care cemetery or funeral establishment.

(c) In this section, "adjacent to" means that a part of the property on which the crematory is to be constructed has a common boundary with:

(1) the perpetual care cemetery or property on which the funeral establishment is located; or

(2) a public easement, a utility easement, or a railroad right-of-way that has a common boundary with the perpetual care cemetery or property on which the funeral establishment is located.
Tex. Government Code § 1504.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1504 / Section 1504.102
§ 1504.102. AUTHORITY FOR AUDITORIUMS AND EXHIBITION FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

A municipality may:

(1) construct, purchase, or encumber a municipal auditorium, exhibition hall, coliseum, or other building or structure used for public gatherings;

(2) encumber anything acquired or to be acquired that relates to a building or structure described by Subdivision (1);

(3) purchase additional real property and facilities for a building or structure described by Subdivision (1);

(4) improve, enlarge, extend, or repair a building or structure described by Subdivision (1); or

(5) purchase equipment and appliances necessary in the operation of a building or structure described by Subdivision (1).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3901.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3901 / Section 3901.152
§ 3901.152. PARKING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets and related appurtenances.

(b) The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.

(c) The district's parking facilities are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(d) The development and operation of the district's parking facilities may be considered an economic development program.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1370.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1370 / Section 1370.002
§ 1370.002. EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not apply to:

(1) a plan that provides coverage:

(A) only for benefits for a specified disease or for another limited benefit, other than a plan that provides benefits for cancer treatment or similar services;

(B) only for accidental death or dismemberment;

(C) for wages or payments in lieu of wages for a period during which an employee is absent from work because of sickness or injury;

(D) as a supplement to a liability insurance policy;

(E) only for dental or vision care; or

(F) only for indemnity for hospital confinement;

(2) a Medicare supplemental policy as defined by Section 1882(g)(1), Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1395ss);

(3) a workers' compensation insurance policy;

(4) medical payment insurance coverage provided under an automobile insurance policy;

(5) a credit insurance policy;

(6) a limited benefit policy that does not provide coverage for physical examinations or wellness exams; or

(7) a long-term care insurance policy, including a nursing home fixed indemnity policy, unless the commissioner determines that the policy provides benefit coverage so comprehensive that the policy is a health benefit plan as described by Section 1370.001.

(b) To the extent that providing coverage for ovarian cancer screening under this chapter would otherwise require this state to make a payment under 42 U.S.C. Section 18031(d)(3)(B)(ii), a qualified health plan, as defined by 45 C.F.R. Section 155.20, is not required to provide a benefit for the ovarian cancer screening under this chapter that exceeds the specified essential health benefits required under 42 U.S.C. Section 18022(b).
Tex. Occupations Code § 1953.101 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1953 / Section 1953.101
§ 1953.101. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A person who engages or offers to engage in work in sanitation may not represent that the person is a sanitarian or use a title containing the word "sanitarian" unless the person holds a certificate of registration under this chapter.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 132.082 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 132 / Section 132.082
§ 132.082. SELLING INEDIBLE EGGS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person sells, in bulk or in containers, eggs that are not denatured and are inedible for any reason, including eggs that are:

(1) leakers;

(2) affected by black, white, or mixed rot;

(3) addled;

(4) incubated; or

(5) contaminated by a blood ring or an embryo chick at or beyond the blood-ring stage.

(b) It is an exception to the application of this section that:

(1) the inedible eggs do not exceed five percent by count of the eggs sold; and

(2) the eggs are sold to:

(A) a dealer for candling and grading; or

(B) a breaking plant for breaking purposes.

(c) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $1,000.