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Tex. Occupations Code § 51.255 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 51 / Section 51.255
§ 51.255. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall make available on the department's Internet website a statistical analysis of the complaints received by the department.

(b) The analysis under this section must include aggregate information on the number, source, type, and disposition of complaints received during the preceding state fiscal year and must include, as applicable, the following information for each program regulated by the department:

(1) the number of license holders;

(2) the number of complaints received against license holders;

(3) the number of complaints resolved and the manner in which they were resolved, including:

(A) the number of complaints dismissed and the reasons for dismissal;

(B) the number of contested cases referred to and heard by the State Office of Administrative Hearings;

(C) the number of cases appealed to a district court;

(D) the number of complaints resulting in disciplinary action, the disciplinary action taken, and whether the disciplinary action was imposed by an agreed settlement or default order issued by the executive director or a final order issued by the commission;

(E) a breakdown of the nature of the alleged violations in:

(i) complaints opened for investigation; and

(ii) cases that resulted in disciplinary action; and

(F) the number of complaints resolved, categorized by whether the complaint originated from department staff or from the public;

(4) the average time required to resolve a complaint;

(5) the average amount of administrative penalties assessed; and

(6) the number and amount of refunds ordered by the commission or executive director or obtained through an informal resolution.
Tex. Education Code § 7.010 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 7 / Section 7.010
§ 7.010. ELECTRONIC STUDENT RECORDS SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.

(b) Each school district, open-enrollment charter school, and institution of higher education shall participate in an electronic student records system that satisfies standards approved by the commissioner of education and the commissioner of higher education.

(c) The electronic student records system must permit an authorized state or district official or an authorized representative of an institution of higher education to electronically transfer to and from an educational institution in which the student is enrolled and retrieve student transcripts, including information concerning a student's:

(1) course or grade completion;

(2) teachers of record;

(3) assessment instrument results;

(4) receipt of special education services, including placement in a special education program and the individualized education program developed; and

(5) personal graduation plan as described by Section 28.0212 or 28.02121, as applicable.

(d) The commissioner of education or the commissioner of higher education may solicit and accept grant funds to maintain the electronic student records system and to make the system available to school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and institutions of higher education.

(e) A private or independent institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, may participate in the electronic student records system under this section. If a private or independent institution of higher education elects to participate, the institution must provide the funding to participate in the system.

(f) Any person involved in the transfer and retrieval of student information under this section is subject to any state or federal law governing the release of or providing access to any confidential information to the same extent as the educational institution from which the data is collected. A person may not release or distribute the data to any other person in a form that contains confidential information.
Tex. Estates Code § 305.159 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 305 / Section 305.159
§ 305.159. WITHDRAWAL OF DEPOSITS ON CLOSING OF ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Any deposit of assets of the personal representative, the estate, or a surety that remains at the time an estate is closed shall be released by court order and paid to the person or persons entitled to the deposit.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a writ of attachment or garnishment does not lie against a deposit described by Subsection (a).

(c) A writ of attachment or garnishment may lie against a deposit described by Subsection (a) as to a claim of a creditor of the estate being administered or a person interested in the estate, including a distributee or ward, to the extent the court has ordered distribution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9051.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9051 / Section 9051.203
§ 9051.203. TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

The board shall appoint a tax assessor and collector.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4012.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4012 / Section 4012.0302
§ 4012.0302. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district, using any money available to the district for the purpose, may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code.

(b) The district may contract with a governmental or private entity to carry out an action under Subsection (a).

(c) The implementation of a district project or service is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Tex. Estates Code § 1104.207 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.207
§ 1104.207. FILING OF DECLARATION AND SELF-PROVING AFFIDAVIT.
Status: in_force

The declaration and any self-proving affidavit may be filed with the court at any time after the application for appointment of a guardian is filed and before a guardian is appointed.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1951.457 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1951 / Section 1951.457
§ 1951.457. PEST CONTROL INFORMATION FOR OUTDOOR TREATMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) For an outdoor treatment at a private residence that is not rental property, a certified applicator or technician shall make available a pest control information sheet developed under Section 1951.254 at the residence before the treatment begins.

(b) For an outdoor treatment at a residential rental property with fewer than five rental units, a certified applicator or technician shall make available a pest control information sheet at each unit at the time of treatment.

(c) The department may adopt rules to require the distribution of a pest control information sheet for an outdoor treatment other than an outdoor treatment described by this section if the department determines that the distribution or posting, or both, would protect the public's health, safety, and welfare.
Tex. Finance Code § 122.258 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 122 / Section 122.258
§ 122.258. REMOVAL ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner by order may remove or prohibit a person who is a current or former officer, director, manager, or employee of a credit union from office, employment, or further participation in the affairs of a credit union if the commissioner by examination or other credible evidence:

(1) finds that:

(A) the person has continued a violation or practice previously charged and found by the commissioner after issuance of a determination letter under Section 122.256 or a cease and desist order under Section 122.257; and

(B) removal or prohibition is necessary and in the best interest of the credit union and its depositors, creditors, and members; or

(2) makes a finding listed in Section 122.255 and determines that removal or prohibition of the person is immediately necessary because the person has committed or is about to commit:

(A) a fraudulent or criminal act involving the conduct of the business of the credit union;

(B) an act that may cause the credit union to become insolvent or to be placed in imminent danger of insolvency; or

(C) an act that otherwise threatens immediate and irreparable harm to the public or the credit union or its members, depositors, or creditors.

(b) The removal order must:

(1) state with reasonable certainty the grounds for removal; and

(2) be promptly served on the person removed and on the credit union in the manner provided by Section 122.257 for service of a cease and desist order.

(c) On issuance of the order, the person has no right, duty, or authority of office or employment in the credit union. After the order becomes final, the person removed or prohibited may not hold office in, be employed by, or participate in the affairs of any credit union without the prior written approval of the commissioner. The order is final as of the date of issuance unless the person removed or prohibited or the credit union, as evidenced by a certified copy of the board resolution, files written notice of appeal with the commissioner not later than the 10th day after the day the removal order is served.

(d) A copy of the removal order shall be entered in the board minutes. An officer shall acknowledge receipt of the order and certify to the commissioner that each person named in the removal order has been removed from office or employment.
Tex. Family Code § 162.420 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 162 / Section 162.420
§ 162.420. RULEMAKING.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission shall make rules and adopt minimum standards for the Department of State Health Services to:

(1) administer the provisions of this subchapter; and

(2) ensure that each registry respects the right to privacy and confidentiality of an adoptee, birth parent, and biological sibling who does not desire to disclose the person's identity.

(b) The Department of State Health Services shall conduct a comprehensive review of all rules and standards adopted under this subchapter not less than every six years.

(c) In order to provide the administrators an opportunity to review proposed rules and standards and send written suggestions to the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission, the executive commissioner shall, before adopting rules and minimum standards, send a copy of the proposed rules and standards not less than 60 days before the date they take effect to:

(1) the administrator of each registry established under this subchapter; and

(2) the administrator of each agency authorized by the department to place children for adoption.
Tex. Occupations Code § 604.306 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 604 / Section 604.306
§ 604.306. DECISION BY ADVISORY BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) Based on the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and proposal for decision, the advisory board by order may determine that:

(1) a violation occurred and impose an administrative penalty; or

(2) a violation did not occur.

(b) The advisory board shall give notice of the order to the person. The notice must include:

(1) separate statements of the findings of fact and conclusions of law;

(2) the amount of any penalty imposed; and

(3) a statement of the person's right to judicial review of the order.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8362.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8362 / Section 8362.203
§ 8362.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8203.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8203 / Section 8203.104
§ 8203.104. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "recreational facilities" has the meaning assigned by Section 49.462, Water Code.

(b) The district may develop and maintain recreational facilities.

(c) The district may not, for the development or maintenance of a recreational facility, acquire by condemnation land, an easement, or other property inside or outside the district.
Tex. Government Code § 1508.007 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1508 / Section 1508.007
§ 1508.007. RECORDS.
Status: in_force

The mayor of a municipality that has a facility or land described by Section 1508.001 shall establish and maintain a complete system of records that:

(1) show each free service provided in connection with the facility or land and the value of the service; and

(2) show separately the amounts spent and amounts set aside for operation, salaries, labor, materials, repairs, maintenance, depreciation, replacements, extensions, interest, and the creation of a sinking fund to pay the bonds or debt.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 36.105 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 36 / Section 36.105
§ 36.105. REPRESENTATION OF STATE BY PRIVATE ATTORNEY.
Status: in_force

The attorney general may contract with a private attorney to represent the state in an action under this subchapter with which the state elects to proceed.
Tex. Government Code § 552.322 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 552 / Section 552.322
§ 552.322. DISCOVERY OF INFORMATION UNDER PROTECTIVE ORDER PENDING FINAL DETERMINATION.
Status: in_force

In a suit filed under this chapter, the court may order that the information at issue may be discovered only under a protective order until a final determination is made.
Tex. Property Code § 141.012 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 141 / Section 141.012
§ 141.012. VALIDITY AND EFFECT OF TRANSFER.
Status: in_force

(a) The validity of a transfer made in a manner prescribed by this chapter is not affected by the:

(1) transferor's failure to comply with Section 141.010(c) concerning possession and control;

(2) designation of an ineligible custodian, except designation of the transferor in the case of property for which the transferor is ineligible to serve as custodian under Section 141.010(a); or

(3) death or incapacity of a person nominated under Section 141.004 or designated under Section 141.010 as custodian or the disclaimer of the office by that person.

(b) A transfer made under Section 141.010 is irrevocable, and the custodial property is indefeasibly vested in the minor. The custodian has all the rights, powers, duties, and authority provided in this chapter, and the minor or the minor's legal representative does not have any right, power, duty, or authority with respect to the custodial property except as provided by this chapter.

(c) By making a transfer, the transferor incorporates all the provisions of this chapter in the disposition and grants to the custodian, or to any third person dealing with a person designated as custodian, the respective powers, rights and immunities provided by this chapter.
Tex. Education Code § 32.102 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 32 / Section 32.102
§ 32.102. AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) As provided by this subchapter, a school district or open-enrollment charter school may transfer to a student enrolled in the district or school:

(1) any data processing equipment donated to the district or school, including equipment donated by:

(A) a private donor; or

(B) a state eleemosynary institution or a state agency under Section 2175.905, Government Code;

(2) any equipment purchased by the district or school, to the extent consistent with Section 32.105; and

(3) any surplus or salvage equipment owned by the district or school.

(b) A school district or open-enrollment charter school may accept:

(1) donations of data processing equipment for transfer under this subchapter; and

(2) any gifts, grants, or donations of money or services to purchase, refurbish, or repair data processing equipment under this subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1101.009 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.009
§ 1101.009. POLICY LOANS.
Status: in_force

(a) The following policies are not required to comply with this section:

(1) a term life insurance policy;

(2) a pure endowment contract issued or granted:

(A) as an original contract; or

(B) in exchange for a lapsed or surrendered policy; or

(3) a policy that does not provide for cash values or nonforfeiture values and that meets the requirements of Section 884.403(b).

(b) A life insurance policy must provide that the company that issues the policy will loan to the policy owner at a specified interest rate an amount equal to the sum of the policy's cash value and any dividend additions to the policy, or, at the policy owner's option, an amount less than that sum, if:

(1) the policy is in force;

(2) the premiums for the policy have been paid for at least three full years; and

(3) the policy is properly assigned.

(c) A life insurance policy must also provide that:

(1) a policy loan is secured only by the policy;

(2) the company may deduct from a policy loan the sum of the amount of existing debt on the policy and the balance of unpaid premiums for the current policy year;

(3) the company may collect in advance interest on the policy loan to the end of the current policy year; and

(4) failure to repay the policy loan or interest on the loan does not void the policy until the total amount owed under the loan equals or exceeds the policy's cash value.

(d) A life insurance policy may provide that a policy loan may be deferred for a period not to exceed six months after the date the application for the loan is made.

(e) A life insurance policy may not require a prerequisite to a policy loan if the prerequisite is not required or authorized by this section.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 49A.104 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 49A / Section 49A.104
§ 49A.104. WHICH MEDICAL EXAMINER REQUIRED TO CONDUCT INQUEST.
Status: in_force

An inquest authorized and required by this subchapter shall be conducted by the medical examiner of the county in which the death subject to the inquest occurred.
Tex. Election Code § 18.007 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 18 / Section 18.007
§ 18.007. LISTS FURNISHED FOR PRECINCT CONVENTIONS.
Status: in_force

In a voting year in which a political party holds precinct conventions in the county under Title 10, the registrar, on request of the party's county chair, shall furnish to the chair for use in qualifying individuals for participation in the conventions one of each of the original, supplemental, and correction lists prescribed by this subchapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 601.151 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 601 / Section 601.151
§ 601.151. PRACTITIONERS.
Status: in_force

A person is not required to hold a certificate issued under this chapter to perform a radiologic procedure if the person is a practitioner and performs the procedure in the course and scope of the profession for which the person holds a license.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1202.302 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1202 / Section 1202.302
§ 1202.302. DENIAL OF CERTIFICATE; DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Status: in_force

In addition to imposing sanctions allowed under Section 51.353, the commission may deny, permanently revoke, or suspend for a definite period and specified location or geographic area a certificate of registration if the commission finds that the applicant or registrant:

(1) provided false information on an application or other document filed with the department;

(2) failed to pay a fee or file a report required by the department for the administration or enforcement of this chapter;

(3) engaged in a false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice as described by Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code; or

(4) violated:

(A) this chapter;

(B) a rule adopted by the commission or order issued by the commission or the executive director under this chapter; or

(C) a decision, action, or interpretation of the council.
Tex. Government Code § 75.525 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 75 / Section 75.525
§ 75.525. STAFF.
Status: in_force

The judges of the courts served by the court administrator may appoint the necessary staff and support personnel for the court administrator.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8314.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8314 / Section 8314.0501
§ 8314.0501. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8040.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8040 / Section 8040.0102
§ 8040.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 843.210 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 843 / Section 843.210
§ 843.210. TERMS OF ENROLLEE ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A contract between a health maintenance organization and a group contract holder must provide that:

(1) in addition to any other premiums for which the group contract holder is liable, the group contract holder is liable for an enrollee's premiums from the time the enrollee is no longer part of the group eligible for coverage under the contract until the end of the month in which the contract holder notifies the health maintenance organization that the enrollee is no longer part of the group eligible for coverage by the contract; and

(2) the enrollee remains covered by the contract until the end of that period.

(b) Each health maintenance organization that enters into a contract described by Subsection (a) shall notify the group contract holder periodically as provided by this section that the contract holder is liable for premiums on an enrollee who is no longer part of the group eligible for coverage under the contract until the health maintenance organization receives notification of termination of the enrollee's eligibility for that coverage.

(c) If the health maintenance organization charges the group contract holder on a monthly basis for the coverage premiums, the health maintenance organization shall include the notice required by Subsection (b) in each monthly statement sent to the group contract holder. If the health maintenance organization charges the group contract holder on other than a monthly basis for the premiums, the health maintenance organization shall notify the group contract holder periodically in the manner prescribed by the commissioner by rule.

(d) The notice required by Subsection (b) must include a description of methods preferred by the health maintenance organization for notification by a group contract holder of an enrollee's termination from coverage eligibility.

(e) If the group contract holder notifies the health maintenance organization of the termination of an enrollee's eligibility for coverage later than the end of the month in which the enrollee's eligibility for the group coverage terminated, the health maintenance organization may waive the contract holder's liability for premiums on the enrollee for any subsequent months, provided that no covered services were provided to the enrollee after the end of the month in which the enrollee's eligibility terminated.
Tex. Utilities Code § 39.254 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.254
§ 39.254. USE OF REVENUES FOR UTILITIES WITH STRANDED COSTS.
Status: in_force

This subchapter provides a number of tools to an electric utility to mitigate stranded costs. Each electric utility that was reported by the commission to have positive "excess costs over market" (ECOM), denoted as the "base case" for the amount of stranded costs before full retail competition in 2002 with respect to its Texas jurisdiction, in the April 1998 Report to the Texas Senate Interim Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring entitled "Potentially Strandable Investment (ECOM) Report: 1998 Update," must use these tools to reduce the net book value of, otherwise referred to as "accelerate" the cost recovery of, its stranded costs each year. Any positive difference under the report required by Section 39.257(b) shall be applied to the net book value of generation assets.