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Tex. Government Code § 526.0203 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 526 / Section 526.0203
§ 526.0203. LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES COUNCIL.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "long-term care facility" means a facility subject to regulation under Section 32.021(d), Human Resources Code, or Chapter 242, 247, or 252, Health and Safety Code.

(b) The executive commissioner shall establish a long-term care facilities council as a permanent advisory committee to the commission. The council is composed of the following members the executive commissioner appoints:

(1) at least one member who is a for-profit nursing facility provider;

(2) at least one member who is a nonprofit nursing facility provider;

(3) at least one member who is an assisted living services provider;

(4) at least one member responsible for survey enforcement within the state survey and certification agency;

(5) at least one member responsible for survey inspection within the state survey and certification agency;

(6) at least one member of the state agency responsible for informal dispute resolution;

(7) at least one member with expertise in Medicaid quality-based payment systems for long-term care facilities;

(8) at least one member who is a practicing medical director of a long-term care facility;

(9) at least one member who is a physician with expertise in infectious disease or public health; and

(10) at least one member who is a community-based provider at an intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities licensed under Chapter 252, Health and Safety Code.

(c) The executive commissioner shall designate a council member to serve as presiding officer. The council members shall elect any other necessary officers.

(d) A council member serves at the will of the executive commissioner.

(e) The council shall meet at the call of the executive commissioner.

(f) A council member is not entitled to reimbursement of expenses or to compensation for service on the council.

(g) Chapter 2110 does not apply to the council.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1901.162 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1901 / Section 1901.162
§ 1901.162. WAIVER FOR APPLICANT LICENSED IN ANOTHER STATE.
Status: in_force

The commission may adopt rules allowing waiver of a license requirement for an applicant who is licensed in another state that has license requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 44.2811 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 44 / Section 44.2811
§ 44.2811. RECORDS RELATING TO CERTAIN FINE-ONLY MISDEMEANORS COMMITTED BY A CHILD.
Status: in_force

All records and files and information stored by electronic means or otherwise, from which a record or file could be generated, relating to a criminal case for a fine-only misdemeanor, other than a traffic offense, that is committed by a child and that is appealed are confidential and may not be disclosed to the public except as provided under Article 45A.462(c).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7895.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7895 / Section 7895.0401
§ 7895.0401. 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 7895.0403.

(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.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 164.002 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 164 / Section 164.002
§ 164.002. SCABIES INFECTION OR EXPOSURE.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this chapter, cattle or sheep are scabies-infected if:

(1) actually infected with scabies; or

(2) in a herd in which scabies infection is present.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c) of this section, cattle or sheep are exposed to scabies for purposes of this chapter if:

(1) the cattle or sheep enter or have access to any place, including a corral, shed, car, road, or pasture, that scabies-infected cattle or sheep have entered or had access to during the preceding 90 days; or

(2) the sheep are shorn by a shearing plant that has shorn scabies-infected sheep within the preceding 90 days.

(c) Cattle or sheep are not exposed to scabies under Subsection (b) of this section if the place or plant has been disinfected since the infected cattle or sheep were removed. This subsection does not exempt the cattle or sheep from treatment required by this chapter.

(d) If an inspector determines that a scabies infection exists among cattle, sheep, or goats or that cattle, sheep, or goats have been exposed to scabies, the infection or exposure is considered to continue until the commission determines that the infection or exposure has been eradicated through methods prescribed by rule of the commission.
Tex. Education Code § 56.053 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 56 / Section 56.053
§ 56.053. TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing board of each institution shall adopt rules providing for the terms of the loan, subject to the following:

(1) the loan must be repaid over a period not to exceed 90 days for a loan made for a regular semester or long summer session or over a proportionately shorter period for loans made for a six-week summer session;

(2) the loan must be evidenced by a written or electronic agreement providing for one of the following:

(A) interest on the loan at a rate of not more than five percent per year; or

(B) an origination fee of not more than 1.25 percent of the amount of the loan; and

(3) the loan amount per student may not exceed an amount equal to the tuition, mandatory fees, and cost of textbooks for the courses in which the student is actually enrolling.

(b) The loan program must provide for making loans to students whose tuition is paid on a basis other than semester credit hours, and must provide loan terms analogous to the terms for students paying tuition on the basis of semester credit hours.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3954.009 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3954 / Section 3954.009
§ 3954.009. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 248.104 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 248 / Section 248.104
§ 248.104. PENALTY TO BE PAID OR HEARING REQUESTED.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 20 days after the date the person receives the notice sent under Section 248.103, the person in writing may:

(1) accept the determination and recommended penalty of the department; or

(2) make a request for a hearing on the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.

(b) If the person accepts the determination and recommended penalty or if the person fails to respond to the notice, the department by order shall impose the recommended penalty.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1053.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1053 / Section 1053.110
§ 1053.110. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT.
Status: in_force

The board, with the approval of the commissioners court, may contract with:

(1) a county for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county; and

(2) this state or a federal agency for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person for whom the state or agency is responsible.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.056 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.056
§ 2210.056. USE OF ASSOCIATION ASSETS.
Status: in_force

(a) The association's net earnings may not inure, in whole or in part, to the benefit of a private shareholder or individual.

(b) The association's assets may not be used for or diverted to any purpose other than to:

(1) satisfy, in whole or in part, the liability of the association on claims made on policies written by the association;

(2) make investments authorized under applicable law;

(3) pay reasonable and necessary administrative expenses incurred in connection with the operation of the association and the processing of claims against the association;

(4) satisfy, in whole or in part, the obligations of the association incurred in connection with Subchapters B-1, B-2, J, M, M-1, and M-2, including reinsurance, financing arrangements, public securities, and financial instruments; or

(5) make remittance under the laws of this state to be used by this state to:

(A) pay claims made on policies written by the association;

(B) purchase reinsurance covering losses under those policies; or

(C) prepare for or mitigate the effects of catastrophic natural events.

(b) The association's assets may not be used for or diverted to any purpose other than to:

(1) satisfy, in whole or in part, the liability of the association on claims made on policies written by the association;

(2) make investments authorized under applicable law;

(3) pay reasonable and necessary administrative expenses incurred in connection with the operation of the association and the processing of claims against the association;

(4) satisfy, in whole or in part, the obligations of the association incurred in connection with Subchapters B-2, J, M-1, and M-2, including reinsurance, financing arrangements, and financial instruments; or

(5) make remittance under the laws of this state to be used by this state to:

(A) pay claims made on policies written by the association;

(B) purchase reinsurance covering losses under those policies; or

(C) prepare for or mitigate the effects of catastrophic natural events.

(c) On dissolution of the association, all assets of the association, other than assets pledged for the repayment of public securities issued under this chapter, revert to this state.

(c) On dissolution of the association, all assets of the association, other than assets pledged for the repayment of financial arrangements entered into under this chapter, revert to this state.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.272 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.272
§ 2054.272. BUSINESS PERMITS AND LICENSES INTERNET PORTAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A state agency that has jurisdiction over matters related to occupational licenses, including a licensing entity of this state, shall develop in cooperation with the department a link through the state electronic Internet portal.

(b) The link shall provide streamlined access to each occupational license listed on the state electronic Internet portal.

(c) The department may not charge a fee to implement this section.
Tex. Local Government Code § 397A.060 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 397A / Section 397A.060
§ 397A.060. WITHDRAWAL FROM COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

A participating governmental entity may withdraw from a regional military sustainability commission:

(1) by a two-thirds vote of its governing body; and

(2) after providing notice to the relevant military installation commander not later than the 45th day before the date of the vote under Subdivision (1).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8238.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8238 / Section 8238.002
§ 8238.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district in Grayson County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Local Government Code § 336.107 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 336 / Section 336.107
§ 336.107. RECORDS; SECRETARY.
Status: in_force

(a) The secretary is responsible for ensuring that all district books and other records are properly maintained.

(b) The board may appoint the executive director or an employee as assistant or deputy secretary to assist the secretary in performing the secretary's duties under this section. The assistant or deputy secretary may certify the authenticity of any district record.
Tex. Local Government Code § 271.0065 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 271 / Section 271.0065
§ 271.0065. ADDITIONAL COMPETITIVE PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) In any procedure for competitive bidding under this subchapter, the governing body shall provide all bidders with the opportunity to bid on the same items on equal terms and have bids judged according to the same standards as set forth in the specifications.

(b) A governmental agency shall receive bids or proposals under this subchapter in a fair and confidential manner.

(c) A governmental agency may receive bids or proposals under this subchapter in hard-copy format or through electronic transmission. A governmental agency shall accept any bids or proposals submitted in hard-copy format.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4152.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4152 / Section 4152.002
§ 4152.002. CLASSIFICATION AS COMMERCIALLY DOMICILED INSURER.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this chapter, a foreign or alien insurer authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state is a commercially domiciled insurer if during the period described by Subsection (b) the average of the gross premiums written by the insurer in this state is:

(1) more than the average of the gross premiums written by the insurer in the insurer's state of domicile; and

(2) 20 percent or more of the total gross premiums written by the insurer in the United States, as reported in the insurer's three most recent annual statements.

(b) The period applicable to Subsection (a) is:

(1) the three most recent fiscal years of the insurer that precede the fiscal year in which the determination under this section is made; or

(2) if the insurer has been authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state for less than the period described by Subdivision (1), the period for which the insurer has been authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2103.003 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2103 / Section 2103.003
§ 2103.003. ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

An assignment or transfer of the rights to a licensing or performing fee for a recording is not binding on a person playing the recording unless a notice that complies with Section 2103.005 is given to the person.
Tex. Government Code § 2155.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2155 / Section 2155.003
§ 2155.003. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) The chief clerk or any other employee of the comptroller may not:

(1) have an interest in, or in any manner be connected with, a contract or bid for a purchase of goods or services by an agency of the state; or

(2) in any manner, including by rebate or gift, accept or receive from a person to whom a contract may be awarded, directly or indirectly, anything of value or a promise, obligation, or contract for future reward or compensation.

(b) The chief clerk or any other employee of the comptroller who violates Subsection (a)(2) is subject to dismissal.

(c) In consultation with the comptroller, the Texas Ethics Commission shall adopt rules to implement this section.

(d) The Texas Ethics Commission shall administer and enforce this section and may prepare written opinions regarding this section in accordance with Subchapter D, Chapter 571.

(e) The comptroller must report to the Texas Ethics Commission a campaign contribution from a vendor that bids on or receives a contract under the comptroller's purchasing authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7989.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7989 / Section 7989.053
§ 7989.053. 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. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 28.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 28 / Section 28.001
§ 28.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Defense contractor" means any entity that is engaged in the production, manufacturing, or provision of defense articles or defense services to the United States Department of Defense under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130).

(2) "Sanctioned or embargoed nation" means any foreign nation subject to sanctions or an embargo under the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. Section 2751 et seq.), as determined by the United States Department of State.
Tex. Government Code § 483.202 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 483 / Section 483.202
§ 483.202. REIMBURSEMENT GRANT PROGRAMS ESTABLISHED.
Status: in_force

(a) The office shall establish grant programs under this subchapter and the director shall administer those programs.

(b) The office may provide a grant under this subchapter only to reimburse expenses paid by a recipient using the recipient's own funds. An applicant for a grant under this subchapter may have received financial assistance or incentives from a local, state, or federal source, but the office may not provide a grant under this subchapter to reimburse expenses paid by a recipient or the recipient's project partner using financial assistance or incentives from the local, state, or federal source. An applicant shall provide the office with detailed information regarding any financial assistance or incentives requested or received for the project for which it is requesting grant funds.

(c) An applicant that has received state-appropriated money for an advanced nuclear reactor is not eligible to receive a grant under Section 483.204.

(d) The office shall submit to the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives a notice of each grant the office proposes to approve. The office may not approve the grant if both those officers submit a written communication to the office disapproving the grant on or before the 30th day after the date the office submits the notice of the proposed grant to those officers. The lieutenant governor or speaker of the house of representatives may extend the review deadline for an additional 14 days by submitting a written notice to that effect to the office before the expiration of the initial review period.

(e) Before awarding a grant under this subchapter, the office shall enter into a written agreement with the grant recipient. A written agreement under this subsection must:

(1) specify benchmarks and milestones for the completion of the project for which the grant is provided; and

(2) require the grant recipient to repay to the state money received from that grant if the recipient fails to reach the specified benchmarks.

(f) The office may not during a state fiscal biennium award out of money appropriated for grants under this subchapter a total amount greater than:

(1) for grants provided under Section 483.203, 20 percent of the appropriated money; and

(2) for grants provided under Section 483.204, 80 percent of the appropriated money.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 171.023 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 171 / Section 171.023
§ 171.023. PROCEEDING TO STAY ARBITRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A court may stay an arbitration commenced or threatened on application and a showing that there is not an agreement to arbitrate.

(b) If there is a substantial bona fide dispute as to whether an agreement to arbitrate exists, the court shall try the issue promptly and summarily.

(c) The court shall stay the arbitration if the court finds for the party moving for the stay. If the court finds for the party opposing the stay, the court shall order the parties to arbitrate.
Tex. Occupations Code § 556.105 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 556 / Section 556.105
§ 556.105. EXECUTION AND RETURN OF WARRANT.
Status: in_force

(a) A warrant issued under this chapter must be executed and returned not later than the 10th day after the date of the warrant's issuance unless the judge allows additional time in the warrant after a showing by the board of a need for additional time.

(b) A person who seizes property under a warrant shall provide a copy of the warrant and a receipt for the property taken by:

(1) giving the copy and receipt to the person from whom or from whose facility the property was taken; or

(2) leaving the copy and receipt at the facility from which the property was taken.

(c) The return of the warrant shall be made promptly and be accompanied by a written inventory of any property taken. The inventory shall be:

(1) prepared in the presence of the person executing the warrant and of:

(A) the person from whose possession or facility the property was taken, if present; or

(B) at least one credible person other than the person preparing the inventory; and

(2) verified by the person executing the warrant.

(d) The judge, on request, shall deliver a copy of the inventory to:

(1) the person from whose possession or facility the property was taken; and

(2) the applicant for the warrant.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.6706 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.6706
§ 2306.6706.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2306.6706. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: NONPROFIT SET-ASIDE ALLOCATION. (a) In addition to the information required by Section 2306.6705, an application for a housing tax credit allocation from the nonprofit set-aside, as defined by Section 42(h)(5), Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 42(h)(5)), must contain the following written, detailed information with respect to each development owner and each general partner of a development owner:

(1) Internal Revenue Service documentation of designation as a Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organization;

(2) evidence that one of the exempt purposes of the nonprofit organization is to provide low income housing;

(3) a description of the nonprofit organization's participation in the construction or rehabilitation of the development and in the ongoing operations of the development;

(4) evidence that the nonprofit organization prohibits a member of its board of directors, other than a chief staff member serving concurrently as a member of the board, from receiving material compensation for service on the board;

(5) a third-party legal opinion stating that the nonprofit organization is not affiliated with or controlled by a for-profit organization and the basis for that opinion;

(6) a copy of the nonprofit organization's most recent audited financial statement;

(7) a list of the names and home addresses of members of the board of directors of the nonprofit organization;

(8) a third-party legal opinion stating that the nonprofit organization is eligible under Subsection (b) for a housing tax credit allocation from the nonprofit set-aside and the basis for that opinion; and

(9) evidence that a majority of the members of the nonprofit organization's board of directors principally reside:

(A) in this state, if the development is located in a rural area; or

(B) not more than 90 miles from the development in the community in which the development is located, if the development is not located in a rural area.

(b) To be eligible for a housing tax credit allocation from the nonprofit set-aside, a nonprofit organization must:

(1) control a majority of the development;

(2) if the organization's application is filed on behalf of a limited partnership, be the managing general partner; and

(3) otherwise meet the requirements of Section 42(h)(5), Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 42(h)(5)).