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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1036.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1036 / Section 1036.004
§ 1036.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Commissioners Precincts 1, 2, and 4 of Hamilton County as those boundaries existed on June 14, 1989, unless the district's boundaries are expanded to be coextensive with the boundaries of the county under Subchapter G.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8010A.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8010A / Section 8010A.0102
§ 8010A.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1044.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1044 / Section 1044.201
§ 1044.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district for any purpose relating to:

(1) the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings or improvements; and

(2) equipping buildings or improvements for hospital purposes.
Tex. Water Code § 20.104 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 20 / Section 20.104
§ 20.104. PERSONS DESIGNATED TO ACT AS AGENTS OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) A bond resolution or order may delegate to one or more officers, employees, or agents designated by the board authority to act on behalf of the board during the time bonds are outstanding to fix dates, prices, interest rates, and interest payment periods and to perform other procedures specified in the resolution.

(b) The person designated by the board may adjust the interest on bonds as necessary to permit the bonds to be sold or resold at par in conjunction with secondary market transactions.
Tex. Penal Code § 32.54 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 32 / Section 32.54
§ 32.54. FRAUDULENT OR FICTITIOUS MILITARY RECORD.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Military record" means an enlistment record, occupation specialty, medal, award, decoration, or certification obtained by a person through the person's service in the armed forces of the United States or the state military forces.

(2) "State military forces" has the meaning assigned by Section 437.001, Government Code.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) uses or claims to hold a military record that the person knows:

(A) is fraudulent;

(B) is fictitious or has otherwise not been granted or assigned to the person; or

(C) has been revoked; and

(2) uses or claims to hold that military record:

(A) in a written or oral advertisement or other promotion of a business; or

(B) with the intent to:

(i) obtain priority in receiving services or resources under Subchapter G, Chapter 302, Labor Code;

(ii) qualify for a military employment preference under Chapter 657, Government Code;

(iii) obtain a license or certificate to practice a trade, profession, or occupation;

(iv) obtain a promotion, compensation, or other benefit, or an increase in compensation or other benefit, in employment or in the practice of a trade, profession, or occupation;

(v) obtain a benefit, service, or donation from another person;

(vi) obtain admission to an educational program in this state; or

(vii) gain a position in state government with authority over another person, regardless of whether the actor receives compensation for the position.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

(d) If conduct that constitutes an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under any other law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section or the other law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3916.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3916 / Section 3916.007
§ 3916.007. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

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

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

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bonds, notes, or other obligations for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, notes, or other obligations;

(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1301.251 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.251
§ 1301.251. GENERAL DUTIES OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board shall:

(1) administer this chapter;

(2) adopt and enforce rules necessary to administer this chapter; and

(3) keep a record of each proceeding conducted before and action taken by the board.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2308.2065 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.2065
§ 2308.2065. FEES FOR NONCONSENT TOWS; REFUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A license or permit holder may not charge a fee for a nonconsent tow that is greater than:

(1) the fee for a nonconsent tow established under Section 2308.0575; or

(2) a fee for a nonconsent tow authorized by a political subdivision.

(b) A license or permit holder may not charge a fee for a service related to a nonconsent tow that is not included in the list of fees established:

(1) under Section 2308.0575; or

(2) by a political subdivision.

(c) The department may require a license or permit holder to refund to a vehicle owner or operator the:

(1) amount charged to the owner or operator in excess of the amounts established by commission rule or by a political subdivision; or

(2) total amount of the charges for a service not listed in the amounts established by commission rule or by a political subdivision.
Tex. Occupations Code § 502.357 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 502 / Section 502.357
§ 502.357. GROUNDS FOR REFUSING RENEWAL.
Status: in_force

The executive council may refuse to renew the license of a person who fails to pay an administrative penalty imposed under Subchapter H, Chapter 507, unless enforcement of the penalty is stayed or a court has ordered that the administrative penalty is not owed.
Tex. Estates Code § 1154.055 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1154 / Section 1154.055
§ 1154.055. FAILURE OF JOINT GUARDIANS TO FILE INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS.
Status: in_force

(a) If more than one guardian of the estate qualifies to serve, any one or more of the guardians, on the neglect of the other guardians, may make and file an inventory, appraisement, and list of claims.

(b) A guardian who neglects to make or file an inventory, appraisement, and list of claims may not interfere with and does not have any power over the estate after another guardian makes and files an inventory, appraisement, and list of claims.

(c) The guardian who files the inventory, appraisement, and list of claims is entitled to the whole administration unless, not later than the 60th day after the date the guardian files the inventory, appraisement, and list of claims, each of the delinquent guardians files with the court a written, sworn, and reasonable excuse that the court considers satisfactory. The court shall enter an order removing one or more delinquent guardians and revoking those guardians' letters if:

(1) an excuse is not filed; or

(2) the court does not consider the filed excuse sufficient.
Tex. Government Code § 619.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 619 / Section 619.002
§ 619.002. RIGHT TO EXPRESS BREAST MILK.
Status: in_force

An employee of a public employer is entitled to express breast milk at the employee's workplace.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1205.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1205 / Section 1205.004
§ 1205.004. CREDITABLE COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual's coverage is creditable coverage for purposes of this chapter if the coverage is provided under:

(1) a self-funded or self-insured employee welfare benefit plan that:

(A) provides health benefits; and

(B) is established in accordance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. Section 1001 et seq.);

(2) a group health benefit plan provided by a health insurer or health maintenance organization;

(3) an individual health insurance policy or evidence of coverage;

(4) Part A or Part B of Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1395c et seq.);

(5) Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1396 et seq.), other than coverage consisting solely of benefits under Section 1928 of that act (42 U.S.C. Section 1396s);

(6) 10 U.S.C. Section 1071 et seq.;

(7) a medical care program of the Indian Health Service or of a tribal organization;

(8) a state health benefits risk pool;

(9) a health plan offered under 5 U.S.C. Section 8901 et seq.;

(10) a public health plan as defined by federal regulations; or

(11) a health benefit plan under Section 5(e), Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. Section 2504(e)).

(b) For purposes of this chapter, creditable coverage does not include:

(1) accident-only or disability income insurance or a combination of accident-only and disability income insurance;

(2) coverage issued as a supplement to liability insurance;

(3) liability insurance, including general liability insurance and automobile liability insurance;

(4) workers' compensation insurance or other similar insurance;

(5) automobile medical payment insurance;

(6) credit-only insurance;

(7) coverage for on-site medical clinics;

(8) other coverage that is:

(A) similar to the coverage described by this subsection under which benefits for medical care are secondary or incidental to other insurance benefits; and

(B) specified by federal regulations;

(9) coverage that provides limited-scope dental or vision benefits;

(10) long-term care, nursing home care, home health care, or community-based care coverage or benefits or any combination of those coverages or benefits;

(11) coverage that provides other limited benefits specified by federal regulations;

(12) coverage for a specified disease or illness;

(13) hospital indemnity or other fixed indemnity insurance; or

(14) Medicare supplemental health insurance, as defined by Section 1882(g)(1), Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1395ss), coverage supplemental to the coverage provided under 10 U.S.C. Section 1071 et seq., or other similar supplemental coverage provided under a group plan.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3952.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3952 / Section 3952.001
§ 3952.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "City" means the City of Midlothian, Texas.

(3) "County" means Ellis County, Texas.

(4) "Development agreement and consent application" means the Development Agreement made between the city and Hawkins Midlothian Development, LLC, and the Second Amended and Restated Application for Consent to Create a Municipal Management District submitted to the city by Hawkins Midlothian Development, LLC.

(5) "Director" means a board member.

(6) "District" means the Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 3.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8884.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8884 / Section 8884.051
§ 8884.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Occupations Code § 255.008 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 255 / Section 255.008
§ 255.008. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the board and to speak on any issue under the board's jurisdiction, except to the extent the communication would be ex parte under any law.

(b) The board shall prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how a person who does not speak English may be provided reasonable access to the board's programs.
Tex. Transportation Code § 172.1571 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 172 / Section 172.1571
§ 172.1571. RESTORATION OF CERTAIN EXPIRED EMINENT DOMAIN AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a district:

(1) whose authority to exercise the power of eminent domain under Section 172.157 expired under Section 2206.101(c), Government Code; and

(2) that is located in a county adjacent to a county in which there is located a port authority that has the authority to issue a permit for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles under Subchapter O or P, Chapter 623.

(b) Notwithstanding the expiration of the district's authority as described by Subsection (a), the district, on and after September 1, 2015, may exercise the power of eminent domain in accordance with Section 172.157.
Tex. Utilities Code § 181.065 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 181 / Section 181.065
§ 181.065. PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A telegraph company shall comply with an order of a municipality's governing body or a commissioners court requiring the company to arrange for transfer of messages.

(b) A telegraph company that fails to comply with an order is subject to a penalty of $10 for each day of noncompliance, payable to the state. The county or district attorney may bring suit to recover the penalty.

(c) A penalty may not be imposed against a telegraph company for noncompliance with an order if:

(1) the company is prevented from making a connection through the fault or omission of another company; and

(2) the fault or omission causes the company's failure to connect.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8333.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8333 / Section 8333.152
§ 8333.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8333.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Finance Code § 35.103 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 35 / Section 35.103
§ 35.103. NOTICE AND HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) An order issued under Section 35.101 or 35.102 must contain or be accompanied by a notice that, at the request of the bank, a hearing before the banking commissioner will be held at which the bank may cross-examine and present evidence to contest the order or show that the bank has satisfied all requirements for abatement of the order. The department has the burden of proof for any continuation of the order or the issuance of a new order.

(b) To contest or modify the order or demonstrate that the bank has satisfied all requirements for abatement of the order, the bank must submit to the banking commissioner a written request for a hearing. The request must state the grounds for the request to set aside or modify the order. On receiving a request for hearing, the banking commissioner shall serve notice of the place and time of the hearing, which must be not later than the 10th day after the date the banking commissioner receives the request for a hearing unless the parties agree to a later hearing date. The notice must be delivered by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

(c) The banking commissioner may:

(1) delay a decision for a prompt examination of the bank; and

(2) reopen the record as necessary to allow presentation of the results of the examination and appropriate opportunity for cross-examination and presentation of other relevant evidence.
Tex. Insurance Code § 402.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 402 / Section 402.053
§ 402.053. CONTENT OF REPORT CONCERNING MATERIAL ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS.
Status: in_force

In a report of a material acquisition or disposition of assets under Section 402.002, an insurer or health maintenance organization shall disclose:

(1) the date of the transaction;

(2) the manner of acquisition or disposition;

(3) a description of the assets involved;

(4) the nature and amount of the consideration given or received;

(5) the purpose of the transaction;

(6) the manner by which the amount of consideration was determined;

(7) the gain or loss recognized or realized as a result of the transaction; and

(8) the name of each person from whom the assets were acquired or to whom they were disposed.
Tex. Government Code § 466.106 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 466 / Section 466.106
§ 466.106. PREFERENCE FOR TEXAS BUSINESSES.
Status: in_force

(a) In all contracts for lottery equipment, supplies, services, and advertising, the department and each lottery operator shall give preference to equipment or supplies produced in this state or services or advertising offered by bidders from this state, the cost to the state and quality being equal.

(b) If equipment or supplies produced in this state or services or advertising offered by a bidder from this state are not equal in cost and quality, then equipment or supplies produced in another state or services or advertising offered by a bidder from another state shall be given preference over foreign equipment, supplies, services, or advertising.
Tex. Insurance Code § 549.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 549 / Section 549.003
§ 549.003. CANCELLATION OF POLICY AFTER FORECLOSURE AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

In the event of a foreclosure under a deed of trust, the lender may cancel an insurance policy covering the foreclosed property and is entitled to any unearned premiums from the policy if the lender:

(1) credits the amount of the unearned premiums against any deficiency owed by the borrower; and

(2) delivers to the borrower any excess unearned premiums not credited against a deficiency under Subdivision (1).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8322.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8322 / Section 8322.102
§ 8322.102. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the district shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Education Code § 61.0225 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.0225
§ 61.0225. NONVOTING STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or its successor agency.

(2) "Student government" means the representative student organization directly elected by the student body of an institution of higher education.

(b) A student representative shall be appointed to the board. The student representative is not a state officer. Except as otherwise provided by this section, the appointment of a student representative to the board shall be made in the same manner as a student regent is appointed under Section 51.355(c). The student representative to the board serves a term that is the same as the term of a student regent appointed under Section 51.355.

(c) The board shall develop a uniform application form to be used by each institution of higher education to solicit applicants for the position of student representative to the board.

(d) For an institution of higher education that is not part of a university system, the president of the institution, from among the applicants selected as the student government's recommendations for the position of student representative to the board, shall select two or more applicants as the institution's recommendations for the position and send the applications of those applicants to the governor in accordance with the deadline established under Section 51.355(c) for a chancellor to send applications to the governor for a student regent.

(e) A student representative to the board must meet the minimum requirements prescribed by Section 51.355(d) for a student regent, as those requirements apply to an institution of higher education.

(f) The student representative has the same powers and duties as the members of the board, including the right to attend and participate in meetings of the board, except that the student representative:

(1) may not vote on any matter before the board or make or second any motion before the board; and

(2) is not counted in determining whether a quorum exists for a meeting of the board or in determining the outcome of any vote of the board.

(g) The student representative serves without pay but shall be reimbursed for the actual expenses incurred by the student representative in attending the meetings of the board or in attending to other work of the board when that work is approved by the chairman of the board.

(h) The student government of the institution of higher education at which a current student representative was enrolled at the time of the student representative's appointment may not solicit applicants for the position of student representative for the next regular term of the position.

(i) A vacancy in the position of student representative shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the governor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8126.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8126 / Section 8126.052
§ 8126.052. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 171A.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 171A / Section 171A.001
§ 171A.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Abortion" has the meaning assigned by Section 245.002.

(2) "Abortion-inducing drug" has the meaning assigned by Section 171.061.

(3) "Delivery network company," "delivery person," "digital network," "digitally prearranged delivery," "digitally prearranged ride," "driver," and "transportation network company" have the meanings assigned by Section 2402.001, Occupations Code.

(4) "Health care facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 108.002, except the term does not include a hospital.

(5) "Health care provider" means an individual who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by this state to diagnose, prevent, alleviate, or cure a human illness or injury. The term does not include a physician.

(6) "Hospital" means:

(A) a hospital licensed under Chapter 241 or 577; or

(B) a hospital owned, maintained, or operated by this state.

(7) "Medical emergency" means a condition described by Section 170A.002(b)(2).

(8) "Physician" means an individual licensed to practice medicine in this state, including a medical doctor and a doctor of osteopathic medicine.

(9) "Physician group" means an entity, including an entity described in the definition of "physician" under Section 74.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, that is formed by a physician or group of physicians to provide medical services.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2205.303 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2205 / Section 2205.303
§ 2205.303. RATES AND LIMITS OF COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) To ensure that the pool is actuarially sound, the board shall:

(1) set the premium rates charged; and

(2) determine the maximum limits of coverage provided.

(b) The pool manager, for the board's consideration, shall:

(1) collect and compile statistical information relating to the liability coverage provided by the pool, including relevant loss, expense, and premium information, and other necessary information;

(2) prepare the proposed premium rate schedules for the approval of the board; and

(3) prepare the maximum limits of coverage.

(c) The board shall periodically reexamine the rate schedules and the maximum limits of coverage.

(d) The pool manager shall make available to the public the information described by Subsection (b)(1).