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Tex. Government Code § 546.0225 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 546 / Section 546.0225
§ 546.0225.
Status: in_force

Sec. 546.0225. REPORTING SYSTEMS: SEMIANNUAL REPORTING. (a) For each of the local permanency planning sites, the commission shall develop a reporting system under which each appropriate health and human services agency responsible for permanency planning under this subchapter is required to semiannually provide to the commission:

(1) the number of permanency plans the agency develops for children residing in institutions or children at risk of being placed in institutions;

(2) progress achieved in implementing permanency plans;

(3) the number of children the agency serves residing in institutions;

(4) the number of children the agency serves at risk of being placed in an institution served by the local permanency planning sites;

(5) the number of children the agency serves reunited with their families or placed with alternate permanent families; and

(6) cost data related to developing and implementing permanency plans.

(b) The executive commissioner shall submit to the governor and the committees of the senate and the house of representatives having primary jurisdiction over health and human services agencies a semiannual report on:

(1) the number of children residing in institutions in this state and the number of those children for whom a recommendation has been made for a transition to a community-based residence but who have not yet made that transition;

(2) the circumstances of each child described by Subdivision (1), including the type of institution and name of the institution in which the child resides, the child's age, the residence of the child's parents or guardians, and the length of time during which the child has resided in the institution;

(3) the number of permanency plans developed for children residing in institutions in this state, progress achieved in implementing those plans, and barriers to implementing those plans;

(4) the number of children who previously resided in an institution in this state and have made the transition to a community-based residence;

(5) the number of children who previously resided in an institution in this state and have been reunited with their families or placed with alternate families;

(6) the community supports that resulted in the successful placement of children described by Subdivision (5) with alternate families; and

(7) the community supports that are unavailable but necessary to address the needs of children who continue to reside in an institution in this state after being recommended to make a transition from the institution to an alternate family or community-based residence.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 81.301 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 81 / Section 81.301
§ 81.301. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AREAS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may designate two or more contiguous or proximate tracts of land as a wildlife management association area if:

(1) each owner of the land applies for the designation;

(2) the land is inhabited by wildlife;

(3) the department determines that observing wildlife and collecting information on the wildlife will serve the purpose of wildlife management in the state; and

(4) the landowners agree to provide the department with information regarding the wildlife under Section 81.302 of this code.

(b) The department shall prescribe the form and content of an application under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3944.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3944 / Section 3944.053
§ 3944.053. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act creating this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county 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 3944.003; or

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

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 3944.003 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 3944.003; 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 according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county 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. Local Government Code § 572.054 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 572 / Section 572.054
§ 572.054. NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of each public entity that participates in the creation of a public utility agency shall publish notice of its intention to create the agency in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the entity is located.

(a-1) The governing body of a public entity that proposes to be added to an existing public utility agency shall publish notice of its intention to be added to the agency in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the entity is located.

(b) A notice under this section must be published once a week for two consecutive weeks. The first publication must appear at least 14 days before the date set for passage of the concurrent ordinance.

(c) The notice must state:

(1) the date, time, and location at which the governing body proposes to adopt the concurrent ordinance; and

(2) that a public utility agency will be created or a public entity will be added to an agency on the date on which the concurrent ordinances take effect, as applicable.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.258 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.258
§ 2306.258. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PILOT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) If funds are available, the department shall operate a transitional housing pilot program in four areas of the state.

(b) The program must address the needs of the homeless for:

(1) interim housing;

(2) physical and mental health services;

(3) literacy training;

(4) job training;

(5) family counseling;

(6) credit counseling;

(7) education services; and

(8) other services that will prevent homelessness.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1701.3071 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1701 / Section 1701.3071
§ 1701.3071. ISSUANCE OF TELECOMMUNICATOR LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall issue a telecommunicator license to a person who:

(1) submits an application;

(2) completes the required training;

(3) passes the required examination; and

(4) meets any other requirement of this chapter and the rules prescribed by the commission to qualify as a telecommunicator.

(a-1) The training required by Subsection (a)(2) must include telecommunicator cardiopulmonary resuscitation training that:

(1) uses the most current nationally recognized emergency cardiovascular care guidelines;

(2) incorporates recognition protocols for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest; and

(3) provides information on best practices for relaying compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation instructions to callers.

(b) The commission may issue a temporary or permanent license to a person to act as a telecommunicator.
Tex. Transportation Code § 643.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 643 / Section 643.002
§ 643.002. EXEMPTIONS.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to:

(1) motor carrier operations exempt from registration by the Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005 (49 U.S.C. Section 14504a) or a motor vehicle registered under the single state registration system established under 49 U.S.C. Section 14504(c) when operating exclusively in interstate or international commerce;

(2) a motor vehicle registered as a cotton vehicle under Section 504.505;

(3) a motor vehicle the department by rule exempts because the vehicle is subject to comparable registration and a comparable safety program administered by another governmental entity;

(4) a motor vehicle used to transport passengers operated by an entity whose primary function is not the transportation of passengers, such as a vehicle operated by a hotel, day-care center, public or private school, nursing home, or similar organization;

(5) a vehicle operating under:

(A) Section 14.071, Alcoholic Beverage Code;

(B) Section 16.10, Alcoholic Beverage Code;

(C) Section 19.06, Alcoholic Beverage Code; or

(D) Section 20.04, Alcoholic Beverage Code;

(6) a vehicle operated by a governmental entity; or

(7) a tow truck, as defined by Section 2308.002, Occupations Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2401.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2401 / Section 2401.001
§ 2401.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this chapter:

(1) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 17.006(1); Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.651.

(2) "Department" means the Department of Public Safety.

(2-a) "Executive director" means the executive director of the department.

(3) "Motor carrier" has the meaning assigned by 49 U.S. C. Section 13102.

(4) "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, or association.

(5) "Transportation service provider" or "freight forwarder" means a person, other than a motor carrier, who:

(A) represents to the public that the person provides transportation in this state only of property for compensation; and

(B) in the ordinary course of business:

(i) assembles and consolidates, or provides for assembling and consolidating, a shipment;

(ii) performs or provides for break-bulk and distribution operations of a shipment;

(iii) assumes responsibility for the land transportation of property at any place from origin to destination; and

(iv) uses a motor or rail carrier at any time during the transportation.
Tex. Transportation Code § 647.015 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 647 / Section 647.015
§ 647.015. PASSENGER SEATING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN TRIPS.
Status: in_force

(a) A motor vehicle transporting migrant agricultural workers for a total distance of 100 miles or more must have a passenger compartment in accordance with this section.

(b) Each passenger seat must:

(1) be securely attached to the vehicle during use;

(2) be not less than 16 or more than 19 inches above the floor;

(3) be at least 13 inches deep;

(4) be equipped with backrests that extend at least 36 inches above the floor;

(5) have at least 24 inches of space between the backrests or the edges of the opposite seats when positioned face to face;

(6) provide at least 18 inches of seat area for each passenger;

(7) not have any cracks that are more than one-fourth inch wide;

(8) not have any cracks in the backrests, if slatted, that are more than two inches wide; and

(9) have any exposed wood surfaces planed or sanded smooth and free of splinters.
Tex. Water Code § 56.250 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 56 / Section 56.250
§ 56.250. LAW GOVERNING DISTRICTS LEVYING TAXES ON THE BENEFIT BASIS.
Status: in_force

A district that levies taxes on the benefit basis is governed by the provisions of this chapter. However, the rate of taxation and the assessment and collection of taxes is governed by the law relating to ad valorem taxes to the extent applicable and not inconsistent with this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1118.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1118 / Section 1118.101
§ 1118.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district has the responsibility of undertaking any measure, consistent with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and this chapter, that the board determines is necessary to provide hospital and medical care to the district's needy residents.

(b) The district shall undertake any measure, consistent with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and this chapter, that the board determines is necessary to provide hospital and medical care for the district's needy inhabitants.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 262.013 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 262 / Section 262.013
§ 262.013. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall elect:

(1) a president and a vice-president, who must be directors;

(2) a secretary and a treasurer, who are not required to be directors; and

(3) any other officers authorized by the authority's bylaws.

(b) The offices of secretary and treasurer may be combined.
Tex. Labor Code § 401.014 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 401 / Section 401.014
§ 401.014. FRANCHISORS EXCLUDED.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "franchisee" and "franchisor" have the meanings assigned by 16 C.F.R. Section 436.1.

(b) For purposes of this subtitle, a franchisor is not considered to be an employer of:

(1) a franchisee; or

(2) a franchisee's employees.

(c) With respect to a specific claim for relief under this subtitle made by a franchisee or a franchisee's employee, this section does not apply to a franchisor who has been found by a court of competent jurisdiction in this state to have exercised a type or degree of control over the franchisee or the franchisee's employees not customarily exercised by a franchisor for the purpose of protecting the franchisor's trademarks and brand.
Tex. Government Code § 522.0151 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 522 / Section 522.0151
§ 522.0151. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "least restrictive setting" means a service setting for an individual that, in comparison to other available service settings:

(1) is most able to meet the individual's identified needs;

(2) prioritizes a home and community-based care setting; and

(3) engages the strengths of the family.
Tex. Tax Code § 162.234 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 162 / Section 162.234
§ 162.234. ALTERATION OF DYE OR MARKER IN DYED DIESEL FUEL PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A person, with the intent to evade payment of tax, may not alter or attempt to alter the strength or composition of a dye or marker in dyed diesel fuel.
Tex. Water Code § 55.247 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.247
§ 55.247. LICENSE, FRANCHISE, AND FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a person may keep or operate for hire on district water a ferry or other type of transportation, the person must obtain a license or franchise from the board.

(b) The board may fix the fee to be charged for the license or franchise in an amount not to exceed $250 a year, and shall fix the fee according to the type of boat used.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1067.059 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1067 / Section 1067.059
§ 1067.059. APPOINTMENT AND RECRUITMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board, with the chief executive officer, may appoint to the staff any doctors the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district.

(b) The board may employ technicians, nurses, and other employees as considered necessary for the efficient operation of the hospital or may provide that the chief executive officer has the authority to admit or employ those persons.

(c) The board may spend district money to recruit physicians, nurses, and other trained medical personnel. The board may pay the tuition or other expenses of a full-time medical student or other student in a health occupation who:

(1) is enrolled in and is in good standing at an accredited medical school, college, or university; and

(2) contractually agrees to become a district employee or independent contractor in return for that assistance.
Tex. Government Code § 659.110 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 659 / Section 659.110
§ 659.110. RULES.
Status: in_force

The comptroller may establish procedures and adopt rules to administer the credit union and the eligible state employee organization membership fee deduction programs authorized by this subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1451.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1451 / Section 1451.001
§ 1451.001. DEFINITIONS; HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Acupuncturist" means an individual licensed to practice acupuncture by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.

(2) "Advanced practice nurse" means an individual licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing as a registered nurse and recognized by that board as an advanced practice nurse.

(3) "Audiologist" means an individual licensed to practice audiology by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

(4) "Chemical dependency counselor" means an individual licensed by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

(5) "Chiropractor" means an individual licensed by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

(6) "Dentist" means an individual licensed to practice dentistry by the State Board of Dental Examiners.

(7) "Dietitian" means an individual licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Chapter 701, Occupations Code.

(8) "Hearing instrument fitter and dispenser" means an individual licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Chapter 402, Occupations Code.

(9) "Licensed clinical social worker" means an individual licensed as a clinical social worker under Chapter 505, Occupations Code.

(10) "Licensed professional counselor" means an individual licensed under Chapter 503, Occupations Code.

(11) "Marriage and family therapist" means an individual licensed under Chapter 502, Occupations Code.

(12) "Occupational therapist" means an individual licensed as an occupational therapist by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.

(13) "Optometrist" means an individual licensed to practice optometry by the Texas Optometry Board.

(13-a) "Pharmacist" means an individual licensed to practice pharmacy by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

(14) "Physical therapist" means an individual licensed as a physical therapist by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

(15) "Physician" means an individual licensed to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. The term includes a doctor of osteopathic medicine.

(16) "Physician assistant" means an individual licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.

(16-a) "Physician graduate" has the meaning assigned by Section 155.201, Occupations Code.

(17) "Podiatrist" means an individual licensed to practice podiatry by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

(18) "Psychological associate" means an individual licensed as a psychological associate by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.

(19) "Psychologist" means an individual licensed as a psychologist by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.

(20) "Speech-language pathologist" means an individual licensed to practice speech-language pathology by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

(21) "Surgical assistant" means an individual licensed as a surgical assistant by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8362.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8362 / Section 8362.103
§ 8362.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Labor Code § 409.024 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 409 / Section 409.024
§ 409.024. TERMINATION OR REDUCTION OF BENEFITS; NOTICE; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurance carrier shall file with the division a notice of termination or reduction of benefits, including the reasons for the termination or reduction, not later than the 10th day after the date on which benefits are terminated or reduced.

(b) An insurance carrier commits an administrative violation if the insurance carrier does not have reasonable grounds to terminate or reduce benefits, as determined by the commissioner.
Tex. Government Code § 2152.059 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2152 / Section 2152.059
§ 2152.059. REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A commission member is not entitled to compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing functions as a commission member.
Tex. Local Government Code § 379A.023 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 379A / Section 379A.023
§ 379A.023. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The board shall conduct its meetings in the municipality that created the corporation.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 321.106 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 321 / Section 321.106
§ 321.106. ALTERNATIVE RECOVERY FOR ELECTRONIC MAIL SERVICE PROVIDERS.
Status: in_force

In lieu of actual damages, an electronic mail service provider injured by a violation of this chapter arising from the transmission of an unsolicited or commercial electronic mail message may recover an amount equal to the greater of:

(1) $10 for each unlawful message; or

(2) $25,000 for each day the unlawful message is received.
Tex. Insurance Code § 847.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 847 / Section 847.002
§ 847.002. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSES.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that to ensure enrollees high quality care, many health benefit plan issuers voluntarily undergo a rigorous accreditation process conducted by nationally recognized accreditation organizations. To maintain accreditation, these health benefit plan issuers are subject to continuing review of their processes and standards. The legislature recognizes that many of these processes and standards are also reviewed by state agencies, resulting in increased agency costs and increased health benefit plan administrative costs. The purpose of this chapter is to allow appropriate recognition of accreditation by nationally recognized accreditation organizations and to foster coordination among state agencies in order to:

(1) help make health benefit plan coverage more affordable for consumers; and

(2) eliminate duplication of effort by both health benefit plan issuers and state agencies.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.273 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.273
§ 361.273. INJUNCTION AS ALTERNATIVE TO ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER.
Status: in_force

The commission may cause a civil suit for injunctive relief to be brought in a district court in the county in which the actual release is occurring or threatened release may occur to:

(1) restrain a person responsible for solid waste under Section 361.271 from allowing or continuing the release or threatened release; and

(2) require the person to take actions necessary to provide and implement a cost effective and environmentally sound remedial action plan designed to eliminate the release or threatened release.