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Tex. Occupations Code § 801.364 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 801 / Section 801.364
§ 801.364. SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, CERTIFIED VETERINARY ASSISTANTS, AND VETERINARY ASSISTANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensed veterinary technician may:

(1) under the direct or immediate supervision of a veterinarian:

(A) suture to close existing surgical skin incisions and skin lacerations;

(B) induce anesthesia; and

(C) extract loose teeth or dental fragments of companion animals with minimal periodontal attachments by hand and without the use of an elevator;

(2) under the direct, immediate, or general supervision of a veterinarian:

(A) draw blood; and

(B) take samples for the purpose of testing and diagnosis;

(3) perform a task assigned by the supervising veterinarian under a level of supervision determined by the supervising veterinarian; and

(4) immediately supervise a certified veterinary assistant or veterinary assistant who is performing a task described by Subdivision (1)(A) or (B) or (2) or other tasks related to animal care as assigned by the supervising veterinarian according to the protocol established by the supervising veterinarian.

(b) A licensed veterinary technician who is immediately supervising a task performed by a certified veterinary assistant or a veterinary assistant is responsible for conduct that violates laws, including board rules, related to the practice of veterinary medicine.

(c) In addition to tasks described by Subsection (a)(4), a certified veterinary assistant or veterinary assistant may:

(1) under the immediate supervision of a veterinarian:

(A) suture to close existing surgical skin incisions and skin lacerations; and

(B) induce anesthesia; and

(2) perform other tasks assigned by the supervising veterinarian under a level of supervision determined by the supervising veterinarian.

(d) A licensed veterinary technician, certified veterinary assistant, or veterinary assistant may not:

(1) perform surgery;

(2) perform an invasive dental procedure, except as provided by Subsection (a)(1)(C);

(3) diagnose or determine a prognosis for an animal disease or condition;

(4) prescribe a drug or appliance; or

(5) initiate treatment without prior instruction by a veterinarian, except in the case of an emergency.
Tex. Insurance Code § 34.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 34 / Section 34.005
§ 34.005. EFFECT OF CHAPTER ON OTHER IMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not affect or modify any common law or statutory privilege or immunity.
Tex. Education Code § 38.0171 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 38 / Section 38.0171
§ 38.0171. AVAILABILITY OF AIRWAY CLEARANCE DEVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "airway clearance device" means a noninvasive device capable of removing or assisting with the removal of a person's foreign-body airway obstruction.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), each school district shall make available at each district campus at least one airway clearance device appropriate for use on the majority of students enrolled at the campus. In determining the location at which to store the device, the principal of the campus shall consider the primary location on campus where students consume food.

(c) A school district must comply with Subsection (b) with respect to a district campus only if the district may obtain an airway clearance device for the campus through:

(1) donation of the device in the original packaging; or

(2) purchase or lease of the device using money appropriated or donated to the district for that purpose.

(d) Each school district shall ensure the presence at each location at which an airway clearance device required under Subsection (b) is stored of at least one campus or district employee trained in the proper use of the device at any time a substantial number of students are present at the location.

(e) A school district shall ensure that each airway clearance device is stored and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and any applicable law.

(f) This section does not:

(1) waive any immunity from liability of a school district or the district's officers or employees;

(2) create any liability for or a cause of action against a school district or the district's officers or employees; or

(3) waive any immunity from liability under Section 74.151, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

(g) A school district may solicit and accept gifts, grants, or other donations to obtain airway clearance devices required under this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1369.055 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1369 / Section 1369.055
§ 1369.055. CONTINUATION OF COVERAGE REQUIRED; OTHER DRUGS NOT PRECLUDED.
Status: in_force

(a) An issuer of a health benefit plan that covers prescription drugs shall offer to each enrollee at the contracted benefit level and until the enrollee's plan renewal date any prescription drug that was approved or covered under the plan for a medical condition or mental illness, regardless of whether the drug has been removed from the health benefit plan's drug formulary before the plan renewal date.

(b) This section does not prohibit a physician or other health professional who is authorized to prescribe a drug from prescribing a drug that is an alternative to a drug for which continuation of coverage is required under Subsection (a) if the alternative drug is:

(1) covered under the health benefit plan; and

(2) medically appropriate for the enrollee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1004.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1004 / Section 1004.156
§ 1004.156. IMPOSITION OF TAX AND RETURN OF SURPLUS TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) After the board determines that the district is dissolved, the board shall:

(1) determine the debt owed by the district; and

(2) impose on the property included in the district's tax rolls a tax that is in proportion of the debt to the property value.

(b) On the payment of all outstanding debts and obligations of the district, the board shall order the secretary to return to each district taxpayer the taxpayer's pro rata share of all unused tax money.

(c) A taxpayer may request that the taxpayer's share of surplus tax money be credited to the taxpayer's county taxes. If a taxpayer requests the credit, the board shall direct the secretary to transmit the funds to the county tax assessor-collector.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 147.003 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 147 / Section 147.003
§ 147.003. COMPUTER DATE FAILURE.
Status: in_force

A computer date failure is the inability to correctly process, recognize, store, receive, transmit, or in any way use date data:

(1) referring to the year 2000 or affected by the transition between the 20th and 21st century or between 1999 and 2000; or

(2) with years expressed in a two-digit or four-digit format.
Tex. Penal Code § 9.04 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 9 / Section 9.04
§ 9.04. THREATS AS JUSTIFIABLE FORCE.
Status: in_force

The threat of force is justified when the use of force is justified by this chapter. For purposes of this section, a threat to cause death or serious bodily injury by the production of a weapon or otherwise, as long as the actor's purpose is limited to creating an apprehension that he will use deadly force if necessary, does not constitute the use of deadly force.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 101.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 101 / Section 101.004
§ 101.004. TERMS; VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Appointed council members serve for staggered six-year terms, with the terms of four members expiring August 31 of each odd-numbered year.

(b) If a vacancy occurs, the appropriate appointing authority shall appoint a person, in the same manner as the original appointment, to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(c) A person who has served one full term is not eligible for reappointment.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 521.051 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 521 / Section 521.051
§ 521.051. UNAUTHORIZED USE OR POSSESSION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not obtain, possess, transfer, or use personal identifying information of another person without the other person's consent or effective consent and with intent to obtain a good, a service, insurance, an extension of credit, or any other thing of value in the other person's name.

(a-1) For purposes of this section, "effective consent" includes consent given by a person legally authorized to act on behalf of the person from whom consent is required. Consent is not effective if:

(1) induced by force, threat, fraud, or coercion; or

(2) given by a person who by reason of youth, mental illness, or intellectual disability is known by the actor to be unable to make reasonable decisions.

(b) It is a defense to an action brought under this section that an act by a person:

(1) is covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1681 et seq.); and

(2) is in compliance with that Act and regulations adopted under that Act.

(c) This section does not apply to:

(1) a financial institution as defined by 15 U.S.C. Section 6809; or

(2) a covered entity as defined by Section 601.001 or 602.001, Insurance Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8446.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8446 / Section 8446.153
§ 8446.153. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 11006.259 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11006 / Section 11006.259
§ 11006.259. CHARGES FOR AUTHORITY SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) If authority bonds payable wholly from revenue are issued, the board shall set and from time to time revise the rates of compensation for water sold and services provided by the authority. The rates must be sufficient to:

(1) pay the expenses of operating and maintaining authority facilities;

(2) pay the principal of and interest on the bonds when due; and

(3) maintain the reserve fund and other funds as provided in the resolution authorizing the bonds.

(b) If bonds payable partly from revenue are issued, the board shall set and from time to time revise the rate of compensation for water sold and any other services provided by the authority. The rate must be sufficient to ensure compliance with the resolution authorizing the bonds or the trust indenture securing the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9067.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9067 / Section 9067.002
§ 9067.002. NATURE AND PURPOSES OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a water control and improvement district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 152.905 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 152 / Section 152.905
§ 152.905. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

(a) Before transacting business in this state, a foreign limited liability partnership must file an application for registration in accordance with this section and Chapters 4 and 9.

(b) The application must be signed by:

(1) a majority-in-interest of the partners; or

(2) one or more partners authorized by a majority-in-interest of the partners.

(c) A partnership is registered as a foreign limited liability partnership on:

(1) the date on which a completed initial or renewal application for registration is filed with the secretary of state in accordance with Chapter 4; or

(2) a later date specified in the application.

(d) A registration is not affected by subsequent changes in the partners of the partnership.

(e) The registration of a foreign limited liability partnership is effective until the first anniversary of the date after the date of registration or a later effective date, unless the registration is:

(1) withdrawn or revoked at an earlier time; or

(2) renewed in accordance with Section 152.908.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2304.054 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2304 / Section 2304.054
§ 2304.054. FORM OF CERTIFICATE; TRANSFERABILITY.
Status: in_force

A certificate of registration:

(1) must contain a unique number;

(2) applies only to the person whose name appears on the certificate or an employee of that person; and

(3) is not transferable.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.121 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.121
§ 225.121. WILLIAM HAMBLEN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY.
Status: in_force

(a) The portion of State Highway 207 in Armstrong County between its intersection with Farm-to-Market Road 2272 and Farm-to-Market Road 285 is designated as the William Hamblen Memorial Highway.

(b) Subject to Section 225.021(c), the department shall:

(1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the William Hamblen Memorial Highway and any other appropriate information; and

(2) erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway.
Tex. Property Code § 301.065 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 301 / Section 301.065
§ 301.065. REPORTS AND STUDIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall, at least annually, publish a written report recommending legislative or other action to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(b) The commission shall make studies relating to the nature and extent of discriminatory housing practices in this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1032.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1032 / Section 1032.005
§ 1032.005. DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.
Status: in_force

The support and maintenance of the district may not become a charge against or obligation of this state.
Tex. Government Code § 469.205 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 469 / Section 469.205
§ 469.205. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director shall issue an appropriate certificate of registration to an applicant who meets the requirements for a certificate.

(b) The executive director may issue a certificate of registration to perform review functions of the commission, inspection functions of the commission, or both review and inspection functions.
Tex. Election Code § 254.0911 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 254 / Section 254.0911
§ 254.0911. ADDITIONAL CONTENTS OF REPORTS BY CERTAIN JUDICIAL OFFICEHOLDERS.
Status: in_force

In addition to the contents required by Sections 254.031 and 254.091, each report by a holder of a judicial office covered by Subchapter F, Chapter 253, must include the contents prescribed by Section 254.0611.
Tex. Election Code § 257.007 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 257 / Section 257.007
§ 257.007. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt rules to implement this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 53.124 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 53 / Section 53.124
§ 53.124. BAILIFF AS DEPUTY.
Status: in_force

On written notice of the appointment from the judge, a constable of the county may deputize the bailiff in addition to other deputies authorized by law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9050.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9050 / Section 9050.102
§ 9050.102. ADDITIONAL POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may:

(1) purchase, construct, or otherwise acquire a waterworks system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or drainage facility or any part of those systems or facilities;

(2) make any purchase, construction, improvement, extension, addition, or repair necessary to a system or facility described by Subdivision (1);

(3) purchase or otherwise acquire, operate, and maintain any land, right-of-way, easement, site, equipment, building, plant, structure, or facility necessary for a system or facility described by Subdivision (1); and

(4) sell water and other services.

(b) The district may exercise any of the rights or powers granted by this chapter inside or outside the district's boundaries, but only in Harris County.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 23.002 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 23 / Section 23.002
§ 23.002. PARK RESIDENTS MAY VOTE.
Status: in_force

A person residing in Big Bend National Park may vote in all elections in the county of his residence, subject to the same conditions as other residents of the county, as though cession had not occurred.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 172.171 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 172 / Section 172.171
§ 172.171. ROLE OF COURT.
Status: in_force

A court may not intervene in a matter governed by this chapter except as provided by this chapter or federal law.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 123.008 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 123 / Section 123.008
§ 123.008. LOCATION REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

A community home may not be established within one-half mile of an existing community home.
Tex. Government Code § 33.0043 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 33 / Section 33.0043
§ 33.0043. COMMISSION MEMBER TRAINING.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the commission shall complete a training program that complies with this section.

(b) The training program must provide the person with information regarding:

(1) the legislation that created the commission;

(2) the programs operated by the commission;

(3) the role and functions of the commission;

(4) the rules of the commission with an emphasis on the rules that relate to disciplinary and investigatory authority;

(5) the current budget for the commission;

(6) the results of the most recent formal audit of the commission;

(7) the requirements of laws relating to public officials, including conflict-of-interest laws; and

(8) any applicable ethics policies adopted by the commission or the Texas Ethics Commission.

(c) A person appointed to the commission is entitled to reimbursement, as provided by the General Appropriations Act, for the travel expenses incurred in attending the training program regardless of whether the attendance at the program occurs before or after the person qualifies for office.
Tex. Education Code § 37.118 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 37 / Section 37.118
§ 37.118. SILENT PANIC ALERT TECHNOLOGY.
Status: in_force

(a) Each school district and open-enrollment charter school shall provide each classroom in the district or school with silent panic alert technology that allows for immediate contact with district or school emergency services and emergency services agencies, law enforcement agencies, health departments, and fire departments.

(b) Silent panic alert technology provided by a school district or open-enrollment charter school under this section does not satisfy the requirement under Section 37.108(a)(2) for the district or school to ensure employees have classroom access to a telephone or another electronic communication device.

(c) To comply with this section, a school district or open-enrollment charter school may:

(1) use funds provided to the district or school through the school safety allotment under Section 48.160 or other available funds; and

(2) use the district's or school's customary procurement process.
Tex. Insurance Code § 425.156 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 425 / Section 425.156
§ 425.156. DISTRIBUTIONS, REINSURANCE, AND MERGER.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter does not prohibit an insurance company from acquiring additional obligations, securities, or other assets received as a dividend or as a distribution of assets.

(b) This subchapter does not apply to securities, obligations, or other assets accepted incident to the workout, adjustment, restructuring, or similar realization of any kind of previously authorized investment or transaction if the insurance company's board of directors or a committee appointed by the board of directors determines that acceptance of the securities, obligations, or other assets is in the company's best interests.

(c) This subchapter does not apply to assets acquired under a lawful agreement of bulk reinsurance, merger, or consolidation if the assets were legal and authorized investments for the ceding, merged, or consolidated insurance company.

(d) An obligation, security, or other asset acquired as permitted by this section is not required to be qualified under any other section of this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7997A.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7997A / Section 7997A.0202
§ 7997A.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7997A.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 7997A.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7997A.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 777.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 777 / Section 777.006
§ 777.006. INFORMATION AT BIRTH.
Status: in_force

The Commission on State Emergency Communications shall assist the regional poison control centers in providing informational packets on poison prevention to parents of newborns.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3853.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3853 / Section 3853.107
§ 3853.107. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND OTHER POWERS RELATED TO PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:

(1) make loans and grants of public money, including bond proceeds; and

(2) provide district personnel and services.

(b) The district has all of the powers of a municipality under Chapter 380, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7929.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7929 / Section 7929.151
§ 7929.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 7929.153.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.