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Tex. Water Code § 62.115 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 62 / Section 62.115
§ 62.115. SUPERVISION OF WORK.
Status: repealed

(a) Unless done under the supervision of the United States, all work contracted for by the district shall be done under the supervision of a representative of the district.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 108 (S.B. 755), Sec. 18(3), eff. May 22, 2019.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 300C.0051 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 300C / Section 300C.0051
§ 300C.0051. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER PARTICIPATION PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The board of a district may authorize the district to participate in a health care provider participation program on the affirmative vote of a majority of the board, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1062.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1062 / Section 1062.252
§ 1062.252. TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.

(b) The tax rate for all purposes may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.

(c) In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider the income of the district from sources other than taxation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3959.0108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3959 / Section 3959.0108
§ 3959.0108. ADDING OR EXCLUDING LAND.
Status: in_force

The district may add or exclude land in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, or by Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code.
Tex. Water Code § 20.102 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 20 / Section 20.102
§ 20.102. CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds may be issued as various series and issues.

(b) Bonds issued by the authority may mature serially or otherwise not later than 50 years after the date on which they are issued.

(c) The bonds may bear interest at a rate or rates determined in accordance with the resolution or order authorizing the issuance of the bonds but not to exceed the net effective interest rate authorized by Chapter 1204, Government Code.

(d) Rates of interest on bonds may be fixed, variable, floating, adjustable, or otherwise.
Tex. Local Government Code § 394.903 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 394 / Section 394.903
§ 394.903. TRANSFER OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITES.
Status: in_force

Subject to Sections 394.031(c) and (d), a local government may transfer any residential development site to a housing finance corporation by sale or lease. The governing body of the local government may authorize the transfer by resolution without submitting the issue to the voters and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations, or other provisions contained in any other general, special, or local law.
Tex. Occupations Code § 701.302 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 701 / Section 701.302
§ 701.302. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

The commission by rule shall adopt and the department shall monitor and enforce a program for the continuing education of license holders as a condition for license renewal. The rules must:

(1) require a license holder to complete not more than 12 hours of continuing education as a prerequisite to renewal of the license under this chapter; and

(2) prescribe a process to assess a license holder's participation in continuing education courses.
Tex. Occupations Code § 505.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 505 / Section 505.001
§ 505.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Social Work Practice Act.
Tex. Occupations Code § 205.361 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 205 / Section 205.361
§ 205.361. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The presiding officer of the acupuncture board, with that board's approval, shall appoint a three-member disciplinary panel consisting of acupuncture board members to determine whether a person's license to practice as an acupuncturist should be temporarily suspended.

(b) If the disciplinary panel determines from the information presented to the panel that a person licensed to practice as an acupuncturist would, by the person's continuation in practice, constitute a continuing threat to the public welfare, the disciplinary panel shall temporarily suspend the license of that person.

(c) A license may be suspended under this section without notice or hearing on the complaint if:

(1) institution of proceedings for a hearing before the acupuncture board is initiated simultaneously with the temporary suspension; and

(2) a hearing is held under Chapter 2001, Government Code, and this chapter as soon as possible.

(d) Notwithstanding Chapter 551, Government Code, the disciplinary panel may hold a meeting by telephone conference call if immediate action is required and convening of the panel at one location is inconvenient for any member of the disciplinary panel.
Tex. Education Code § 38.203 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 38 / Section 38.203
§ 38.203.
Status: in_force

Sec. 38.203. ADVISORY COMMITTEE: PRESIDING OFFICER. The advisory committee shall elect a presiding officer.
Tex. Utilities Code § 251.152 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 251 / Section 251.152
§ 251.152. INFORMATION INCLUDED IN NOTICE.
Status: in_force

The excavator shall include in the notice required under Section 251.151:

(1) the name of the person serving the notice;

(2) the location of the proposed area of excavation, including:

(A) the street address, if available, and the location of the excavation at the street address; or

(B) if there is no street address, an accurate description of the excavation area using any available designations such as the closest street, road, or intersection;

(3) the name, address, and telephone number of the excavator or the excavator's company;

(4) the excavator's field telephone number, if one is available;

(5) a telephone facsimile number, e-mail address, or another electronic number or address approved by the board to which an operator may send the notification required by Section 251.157(d);

(6) the starting date and time and the anticipated completion date of excavation; and

(7) a statement as to whether explosives will be used.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9095.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9095 / Section 9095.0201
§ 9095.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 9095.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8250.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8250 / Section 8250.051
§ 8250.051. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created. This chapter does not limit the district's powers existing before the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 285.201 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 285 / Section 285.201
§ 285.201. PROVISION OF MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE.
Status: in_force

As authorized by 8 U.S.C. Section 1621(d), this chapter affirmatively establishes eligibility for a person who would otherwise be ineligible under 8 U.S.C. Section 1621(a), provided that only local funds are utilized for the provision of nonemergency public health benefits. A person is not considered a resident of a governmental entity or hospital district if the person attempted to establish residence solely to obtain health care assistance.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 23.07 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 23 / Section 23.07
§ 23.07. CAPIAS DOES NOT LOSE ITS FORCE.
Status: in_force

A capias shall not lose its force if not executed and returned at the time fixed in the writ, but may be executed at any time afterward, and return made. All proceedings under such capias shall be as valid as if the same had been executed and returned within the time specified in the writ.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1040.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1040 / Section 1040.151
§ 1040.151. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

The board annually shall require a budget to be prepared for the next fiscal year that includes:

(1) proposed expenditures and disbursements;

(2) estimated receipts and collections; and

(3) the amount of taxes required to be imposed for the year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8037.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8037 / Section 8037.0202
§ 8037.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Philip Ghutzman;

(2) Todd Dillingham;

(3) Caitlin Doonan;

(4) Nolan Mainguy; and

(5) Robert Frost.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8037.0103; 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 8037.0103 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 8037.0103; 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. Agriculture Code § 59.013 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 59 / Section 59.013
§ 59.013. PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST.
Status: in_force

The board shall arrange for payment of the principal of bonds as they mature and the interest on the bonds as it becomes payable.
Tex. Estates Code § 1357.055 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1357 / Section 1357.055
§ 1357.055. AUTHORIZING AND WITNESSING OF SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A supported decision-making agreement must be signed voluntarily, without coercion or undue influence, by the adult with a disability and the supporter in the presence of two or more subscribing witnesses or a notary public.

(b) If signed before two witnesses, the attesting witnesses must be at least 14 years of age.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3838.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3838 / Section 3838.104
§ 3838.104. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including Harris County or the City of Pearland, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Government Code § 1232.115 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1232 / Section 1232.115
§ 1232.115. EXPENSES INCLUDED IN PRINCIPAL AMOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) The principal amount of obligations may include amounts required to pay required reserve funds, capitalized interest, the authority's administrative costs, issuing expenses, and other expenses associated with the authority's issuance and sale of the obligations.

(b) The principal amount of obligations issued to finance the purchase of computer equipment that is the subject of a contingent appropriation under Subchapter B, Chapter 317, must be sufficient to cover any payments of principal and interest that must occur during the remainder of the biennium after the obligations are issued.

(c) Because of the expenses specified by Subsection (a) and because the cost estimates for acquisition, construction, repair, or renovation of a project cannot be finally determined at the time the project is authorized for financing, the principal amount of any issuance of obligations may be an amount not to exceed 150 percent of the amount of the estimated cost for the project being financed.

(d) Costs and expenses authorized by this section may not be included in the principal amount unless the board finds that those costs and expenses are necessary and reasonable at the time the obligations are issued.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3867.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3867 / Section 3867.001
§ 3867.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "City" means the City of Pearland.

(3) "County" means Brazoria County.

(4) "Director" means a board member.

(5) "District" means the Pearland Municipal Management District No. 2.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1358.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1358 / Section 1358.002
§ 1358.002. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a health benefit plan that provides benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident, or sickness, including:

(1) an individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement, a group hospital service contract, or an individual or group evidence of coverage that is offered by:

(A) an insurance company;

(B) a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842;

(C) a fraternal benefit society operating under Chapter 885;

(D) a stipulated premium company operating under Chapter 884; or

(E) a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843;

(2) to the extent permitted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. Section 1001 et seq.), a health benefit plan that is offered by:

(A) a multiple employer welfare arrangement as defined by Section 3 of that Act; or

(B) another analogous benefit arrangement; and

(3) health and accident coverage provided by a risk pool created under Chapter 172, Local Government Code, notwithstanding Section 172.014, Local Government Code, or any other law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9001.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9001 / Section 9001.004
§ 9001.004. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:

(1) the organization, existence, or validity of the district;

(2) the right of the district to impose ad valorem taxes; or

(3) the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Tex. Government Code § 489.301 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 489 / Section 489.301
§ 489.301. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Declared disaster" means a state of disaster declared by the governor under Chapter 418.

(2) "Financial institution" includes a bank, trust company, banking association, savings and loan association, mortgage company, investment bank, credit union, and nontraditional financial institution.

(3) "Micro-business" means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other legal entity that:

(A) is domiciled in this state and has at least 95 percent of its employees located in this state;

(B) is formed to make a profit; and

(C) employs not more than 20 employees.

(4) "Participating financial institution" means a financial institution participating in the program.

(5) "Program" means the micro-business disaster recovery loan guarantee program.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2212.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2212 / Section 2212.002
§ 2212.002. TRUST NOT ENGAGED IN BUSINESS OF INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

A trust is not engaged in the business of insurance under this code and other laws of this state, and this code, other than this chapter, does not apply to the trust, except as provided by Section 2212.052.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8304.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8304 / Section 8304.004
§ 8304.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8304.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8820.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8820 / Section 8820.002
§ 8820.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a groundwater conservation district in Tarrant County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 2254.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2254 / Section 2254.003
§ 2254.003. SELECTION OF PROVIDER; FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) A governmental entity may not select a provider of professional services or a group or association of providers or award a contract for the services on the basis of competitive bids submitted for the contract or for the services, but shall make the selection and award:

(1) on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the services; and

(2) for a fair and reasonable price.

(b) The professional fees under the contract may not exceed any maximum provided by law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8025A.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8025A / Section 8025A.0102
§ 8025A.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 2272.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2272 / Section 2272.001
§ 2272.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Action" means a court or judicial proceeding or an arbitration. The term does not include an administrative action.

(2) "Construction" includes:

(A) the initial construction of an improvement to real property;

(B) the construction of an addition to an improvement to real property; or

(C) the repair, alteration, or remodeling of an improvement to real property.

(3) "Construction defect" means a deficiency in the construction of an improvement to real property, including a deficiency in or arising out of the design, specifications, surveying, planning, or supervision of the construction, that is the result of:

(A) the use of defective materials, products, or components in the construction;

(B) a violation of a building code applicable by law to the construction;

(C) a failure of the design of an improvement to real property to meet the professional standards of care applicable at the time of governmental approval of the design or as otherwise applicable if no governmental approval of the design was required or obtained; or

(D) a failure to perform the construction in accordance with the accepted trade standards for good and workmanlike construction.

(4) "Contractor" means a person engaged in the business of developing, constructing, fabricating, repairing, altering, or remodeling improvements to real property.

(5) "Design professional" means an individual registered as an architect under Chapter 1051, Occupations Code, or a person licensed as an engineer under Chapter 1001, Occupations Code.

(6) "Governmental entity" means:

(A) the state;

(B) a municipality, county, public school district, or special-purpose district or authority;

(C) a district, county, or justice of the peace court;

(D) a board, commission, department, office, or other agency in the executive branch of state government, including an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code;

(E) the legislature or a legislative agency; or

(F) the Supreme Court of Texas, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, a court of appeals, or the State Bar of Texas or another judicial agency having statewide jurisdiction.

(7) "Subcontractor" means a contractor directly retained and compensated by another contractor to perform labor or perform labor and supply materials in the construction.

(8) "Supplier" means a person who provides only materials, equipment, or other supplies for the construction.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 534.068 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 534 / Section 534.068
§ 534.068. AUDITS.
Status: in_force

(a) As a condition to receiving funds under this subtitle, a local mental health authority other than a state facility designated as an authority must annually submit to the department a financial and compliance audit prepared by a certified public accountant or public accountant licensed by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. To ensure the highest degree of independence and quality, the local mental health authority shall use an invitation-for-proposal process as prescribed by the executive commissioner to select the auditor.

(a-1) The audit required under Subsection (a) may be published electronically on the local mental health authority's Internet website. An authority that electronically publishes an audit under this subsection shall notify the department that the audit is available on the authority's Internet website on or before the date the audit is due.

(b) The audit must meet the minimum requirements as shall be, and be in the form and in the number of copies as may be, prescribed by the executive commissioner, subject to review and comment by the state auditor.

(c) The local mental health authority shall file the required number of copies of the audit report with the department by the date prescribed by the executive commissioner. From the copies filed with the department, copies of the report shall be submitted to the governor and Legislative Budget Board.

(d) The local mental health authority shall either approve or refuse to approve the audit report. If the authority refuses to approve the report, the authority shall include with the department's copies a statement detailing the reasons for refusal.

(e) The commissioner and state auditor have access to all vouchers, receipts, journals, or other records the commissioner or auditor considers necessary to review and analyze the audit report.

(f) The department shall annually submit to the governor and Legislative Audit Committee a summary of the significant findings identified during the department's reviews of fiscal audit activities.

(g) The report required under Subsection (f) may be published electronically on the department's Internet website. The department shall notify each entity entitled to receive a copy of the report that the report is available on the department's Internet website on or before the date the report is due.
Tex. Government Code § 1433.041 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1433 / Section 1433.041
§ 1433.041. DEPARTMENT APPROVAL OF LEASE; APPEAL.
Status: in_force

(a) An issuer may not begin proceedings to authorize bonds under Section 1433.044 or 1433.061 until the department has given tentative approval to the suggested contents of the lease agreement, and if a lessee is allowed to sublease, the department has tentatively approved the financial responsibility of the ultimate lessee. The department shall investigate a proposed acquisition of existing facilities for compliance with Section 1433.022(d) before tentatively approving an industrial project or medical project.

(b) The department may not give final approval to any agreement unless the department affirmatively finds that the lessee and ultimate lessee have the business experience, financial resources, and responsibility to provide reasonable assurance that all bonds and interest on the bonds to be paid from or because of that agreement will be paid as they become due.

(c) The attorney general may not approve bonds to be issued under this chapter until the department has given final approval to the lease agreement and may not approve the bonds if the provisions for security and payment of lease payments do not conform with this chapter.

(d) An issuer may appeal any adverse ruling or decision of the department under this section to a district court in Travis County. The substantial evidence rule applies to an appeal under this subsection.