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Tex. Education Code § 29.454 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 29 / Section 29.454
§ 29.454. BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT; BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SPECIALISTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The discipline of an alleged offender resident by a school district is subject to Sections 37.0021 and 37.004 and to federal law governing the discipline of students with disabilities.

(b) A school district in which alleged offender residents are enrolled shall employ one or more behavior support specialists to serve the residents while at school. A behavior support specialist must:

(1) hold a baccalaureate degree;

(2) have training in providing to students positive behavioral support and intervention, as determined by the commissioner of education; and

(3) meet any other requirement jointly determined by the commissioner of education and the commissioner of the Department of Aging and Disability Services.

(c) A behavior support specialist shall conduct for each alleged offender resident enrolled in the school district a functional behavioral assessment that includes:

(1) data collection, through interviews with and observation of the resident;

(2) data analysis; and

(3) development of an individualized school behavioral intervention plan for the resident.

(d) Each behavior support specialist shall:

(1) ensure that each alleged offender resident enrolled in the school district is provided behavior management services under a school behavioral intervention plan based on the resident's functional behavioral assessment, as described by Subsection (c);

(2) communicate and coordinate with the resident's interdisciplinary team to ensure that behavioral intervention actions of the district and of the forensic state supported living center do not conflict;

(3) in the case of a resident who regresses:

(A) ensure that necessary corrective action is taken in the resident's individualized education program or school behavioral intervention plan, as appropriate; and

(B) communicate with the resident's interdisciplinary team concerning the regression and encourage the team to aggressively address the regression;

(4) participate in the resident's admission, review, and dismissal committee meetings in conjunction with:

(A) developing and implementing the resident's school behavioral intervention plan; and

(B) determining the appropriate educational placement for each resident, considering all available academic and behavioral information;

(5) coordinate each resident's school behavioral intervention plan with the resident's program of active treatment provided by the forensic state supported living center to ensure consistency of approach and response to the resident's identified behaviors;

(6) provide training for school district staff and, as appropriate, state supported living center staff in implementing behavioral intervention plans for each resident; and

(7) remain involved with the resident during the school day.

(e) Section 22.0511 applies to a behavior support specialist employed under this section by a school district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 335.106 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 335 / Section 335.106
§ 335.106. GENERAL DUTIES.
Status: in_force

A director or employee shall:

(1) be, and give the appearance of being, independent and impartial;

(2) place, and give the appearance of placing, the public interest above any private interest in the person's position of public trust; and

(3) strive to instill confidence in the integrity of the board and employees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1098.302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1098 / Section 1098.302
§ 1098.302. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter by publishing the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks.

(b) The first publication of the notice must appear not later than the 35th day before the date set for the election.
Tex. Transportation Code § 173.101 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 173 / Section 173.101
§ 173.101. CONTROL OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

A district is governed by a board of directors. The board is responsible for the management, operation, and control of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3980.0506 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3980 / Section 3980.0506
§ 3980.0506. CITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, the city is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district.
Tex. Utilities Code § 39.608 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.608
§ 39.608. PROPERTY RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The rights and interests of the independent organization or its successor under a debt obligation order issued under this subchapter, including the right to impose, collect, and receive default charges, shall be only contract rights until they are first transferred to an assignee or pledged in connection with an investment agreement entered into under Section 404.0241, Government Code, or the issuance of debt obligations, at which time they will become default property, as described by Subsection (b).

(b) Default property shall constitute a present property right for purposes of contracts concerning the sale or pledge of property, even though the imposition and collection of default charges depends on further acts of the independent organization or others that have not yet occurred. A debt obligation order issued under this subchapter shall remain in effect and the property shall continue to exist for the same period as the pledge of the state described by Section 39.609.

(c) All revenues and collections resulting from default charges shall constitute proceeds only of the default property arising from the debt obligation order.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1051.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1051 / Section 1051.102
§ 1051.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT.
Status: in_force

A political subdivision located within the district may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 44.008 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 44 / Section 44.008
§ 44.008. COMPLIANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) On accepting a linked deposit, an eligible lending institution must loan money to eligible borrowers in accordance with the deposit agreement and this chapter. The eligible lending institution shall forward a compliance report to the board.

(b) The board shall monitor compliance with this chapter and inform the comptroller of noncompliance on the part of an eligible lending institution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1109.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1109 / Section 1109.252
§ 1109.252. TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court shall impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
Tex. Water Code § 51.335 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.335
§ 51.335. OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES INCLUDED.
Status: in_force

(a) A district proposing to exercise the powers and to perform the functions provided in this subchapter may include any part of areas already included within the boundaries of any political subdivision, governmental agency, or body politic of the state.

(b) The district shall not usurp functions or duplicate a service already adequately exercised or rendered by the other governmental agency except:

(1) under a valid contract with the other governmental agency; or

(2) as provided by Subsection (c).

(c) The district may finance, develop, and maintain recreational facilities under Subchapter N, Chapter 49, even if similar facilities may be provided by a political subdivision or other governmental entity included wholly or partly in the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 62.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 62 / Section 62.002
§ 62.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to a navigation district, pilot board, pilot, or vessel described by Section 71.002.
Tex. Local Government Code § 315.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 315 / Section 315.005
§ 315.005. MUNICIPAL LIBRARY IN TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

A Type A general-law municipality may establish a free library in the municipality, adopt rules for the proper management of the library, and appropriate municipal revenues for the library's management or improvement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3918.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3918 / Section 3918.0501
§ 3918.0501. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

With the consent of the governing body of the city by resolution in accordance with Section 375.207, Local Government Code, the district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes or assessments in the manner provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3935.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3935 / Section 3935.055
§ 3935.055. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

A director is entitled to receive fees of office and reimbursement for actual expenses as provided by Section 49.060, Water Code. Sections 375.069 and 375.070, Local Government Code, do not apply to the board.
Tex. Transportation Code § 284.007 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 284 / Section 284.007
§ 284.007. CONTRACTS FOR HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES.
Status: in_force

(a) A county with a population of more than 3.3 million operating under this chapter shall set and make a good faith effort to meet or exceed goals for awarding contracts or subcontracts associated with a project it operates, maintains, or constructs to historically underutilized businesses.

(b) The goals must equal or exceed:

(1) the federal requirement on federal money used in highway construction and maintenance; and

(2) the goals adopted by the department under Section 201.702.

(c) The goals apply to the total value of all contracts and subcontracts awarded, including contracts and subcontracts for construction, maintenance, operations, supplies, services, materials, equipment, professional services, the issuance of bonds, and bond counsel.

(d) In this section, "historically underutilized business" means:

(1) a corporation formed for the purpose of making a profit in which at least 51 percent of all classes of the shares of stock or other equitable securities is owned, managed, and in daily operations controlled by one or more persons who have been historically underutilized because of their identification as members of certain groups, including African Americans, Hispanic Americans, women, Asian Pacific Americans, and Native Americans, who have suffered the effects of discriminatory practices or similar invidious circumstances over which they have no control;

(2) a sole proprietorship formed for the purpose of making a profit that is 100 percent owned and in daily operations is controlled by a person described by Subdivision (1);

(3) a partnership formed for the purpose of making a profit in which at least 51 percent of the assets and interest in the partnership is owned by one or more persons described by Subdivision (1) who also have proportionate interest in the control, daily operations, and management of the partnership's affairs;

(4) a joint venture in which each entity in the joint venture is a historically underutilized business; or

(5) a supplier contract between a historically underutilized business and a prime contractor under which the historically underutilized business is directly involved in the manufacture or distribution of the supplies or materials or otherwise warehouses and ships the supplies or materials.
Tex. Government Code § 1434.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1434 / Section 1434.102
§ 1434.102. USE OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality may allow a state four-year institution of higher education or a university system to use land or buildings acquired by the municipality.

(b) This section does not apply to an institution of higher education that is supported in any way by revenue from a local tax base.

(c) A use under this section is a municipal purpose and a public use for the municipality.
Tex. Government Code § 2252.204 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2252 / Section 2252.204
§ 2252.204. INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be applied in a manner consistent with this state's obligations under any international agreement.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 90.057 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 90 / Section 90.057
§ 90.057. STAY OF PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall grant a motion to stay under Section 90.055 if the court determines the motion was timely filed and the claimant is likely to receive compensation from a trust identified by the motion. The stay shall continue until the claimant provides proof that the claimant has made the claim and served notice of, and trust claim material relating to, the claim as prescribed by Section 90.053.

(b) The court may not stay the proceedings if, with respect to each trust claim identified in the motion:

(1) the court determines that the claimant has satisfied the requirements of Section 90.053(a); or

(2) the court makes a determination described by Section 90.052(d) or 90.056(b).
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 327.007 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 327 / Section 327.007
§ 327.007. MATERIAL VIOLATION; CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) A facility materially violates this chapter if the facility fails to:

(1) comply with the requirements of Section 327.002; or

(2) publicize the facility's standard charges in the form and manner required by Sections 327.003 and 327.004.

(b) If the commission determines that a facility has materially violated this chapter, the commission may issue a notice of material violation to the facility and request that the facility submit a corrective action plan. The notice must indicate the form and manner in which the corrective action plan must be submitted to the commission, and clearly state the date by which the facility must submit the plan.

(c) A facility that receives a notice under Subsection (b) must:

(1) submit a corrective action plan in the form and manner, and by the specified date, prescribed by the notice of violation; and

(2) as soon as practicable after submission of a corrective action plan to the commission, act to comply with the plan.

(d) A corrective action plan submitted to the commission must:

(1) describe in detail the corrective action the facility will take to address any violation identified by the commission in the notice provided under Subsection (b); and

(2) provide a date by which the facility will complete the corrective action described by Subdivision (1).

(e) A corrective action plan is subject to review and approval by the commission. After the commission reviews and approves a facility's corrective action plan, the commission may monitor and evaluate the facility's compliance with the plan.

(f) A facility is considered to have failed to respond to the commission's request to submit a corrective action plan if the facility fails to submit a corrective action plan:

(1) in the form and manner specified in the notice provided under Subsection (b); or

(2) by the date specified in the notice provided under Subsection (b).

(g) A facility is considered to have failed to comply with a corrective action plan if the facility fails to address a violation within the specified period of time contained in the plan.
Tex. Water Code § 58.645 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.645
§ 58.645. WITNESSES AT THE HEARING.
Status: in_force

At the hearing, interested parties may appear in person or by attorney and are entitled, on demand, to have the chairman of the commissioners of appraisement issue process for witnesses. The commissioners shall have the same power as a court of record to enforce the attendance of witnesses.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 131.021 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 131 / Section 131.021
§ 131.021. GENERAL AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

In seeking to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, the commission shall have the authority:

(1) to adopt and amend rules pertaining to exploration, surface mining, and reclamation operations consistent with the general intent and purposes of this chapter;

(2) to issue permits pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;

(3) to conduct hearings pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;

(4) to issue orders requiring an operator to take actions that are necessary to comply with this chapter and with rules adopted under this chapter;

(5) to issue orders modifying previous orders;

(6) to issue a final order revoking the permit of an operator who has failed to comply with an order of the commission to take action required by this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter;

(7) to order the immediate cessation of an ongoing exploration or surface mining operation if the commission finds that the operation creates an imminent danger to the health or safety of the public, or is causing or can reasonably be expected to cause significant imminent environmental harm to land, air, or water resources, and to take other action or make changes in a permit that are reasonably necessary to avoid or alleviate these conditions;

(8) to hire employees, adopt standards for employment of these persons, and hire and authorize the hiring of outside contractors to assist in carrying out the requirements of this chapter;

(9) to enter on and inspect, in person or by its agents, an exploration or a surface mining operation that is subject to the provisions of this chapter to assure compliance with the terms of this chapter;

(10) to conduct, encourage, request, and participate in studies, surveys, investigations, research, experiments, training, and demonstrations by contract, grant, or otherwise;

(11) to prepare reports and to require persons who hold exploration or surface mining permits to prepare reports;

(12) to collect and disseminate to the public information considered reasonable and necessary for the proper enforcement of this chapter;

(13) to accept, receive, and administer grants, gifts, loans, or other funds made available from any source for the purposes of this chapter;

(14) to enter into contracts with state boards and agencies that have pertinent expertise to obtain professional and technical services necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter; and

(15) to perform other duties and acts required by and provided for in this chapter.
Tex. Education Code § 131.002 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 131 / Section 131.002
§ 131.002. ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The college is under the direct control and management of the board of trustees of the Howard Junior College District.

(b) The college and its programs shall be administered by personnel who are trained and qualified to work with hearing-impaired students and are fluent in manual communication skills.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1652.057 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1652 / Section 1652.057
§ 1652.057. WAIVER OF WAITING PERIOD.
Status: in_force

(a) An entity that delivers or issues for delivery in this state a Medicare supplement benefit plan or certificate that replaces a Medicare supplement benefit plan or certificate shall give credit for the satisfaction or partial satisfaction of any waiting period, elimination period, or probationary period for a preexisting condition that has been satisfied under the plan being replaced.

(b) A replacement plan that clearly provides a new or additional benefit may include appropriate and clearly stated periods as a condition for payment of the new or additional benefit.
Tex. Occupations Code § 505.103 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 505 / Section 505.103
§ 505.103. MEMBERSHIP RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest.

(b) A person may not be a member of the board if:

(1) the person is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of health care; or

(2) the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of mental health.

(c) A person may not be a member of the board if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the board.
Tex. Water Code § 5.504 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.504
§ 5.504. HEARING TO AFFIRM, MODIFY, OR SET ASIDE ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commission, the executive director, or the executive director's representative issues an emergency order under this subchapter without a hearing, the order shall set a time and place for a hearing to affirm, modify, or set aside the emergency order to be held before the commission or its designee as soon as practicable after the order is issued.

(b) At or following the hearing required under Subsection (a), the commission shall affirm, modify, or set aside the emergency order.

(c) A hearing to affirm, modify, or set aside an emergency order shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 2001, Government Code, and commission rules. Commission rules concerning a hearing to affirm, modify, or set aside an emergency order must provide for presentation of evidence by the applicant under oath, presentation of rebuttal evidence, and cross-examination of witnesses.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3798.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3798 / Section 3798.251
§ 3798.251. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, by public or private sale, bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes or assessments in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, or Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code. Sections 375.207(a) and (b), Local Government Code, do not apply to the district.

(b) In exercising the district's borrowing power, the district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or other type of obligation.

(c) In addition to the sources of money described by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, and Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, district bonds may be secured and made payable wholly or partly by a pledge of any part of the money the district receives from improvement revenue or from any other source.

(d) Not later than the 30th day before the date the district holds a bond sale, the district shall provide the governing body of the city written notice of the sale.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 73.005 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 73 / Section 73.005
§ 73.005. TRUTH A DEFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The truth of the statement in the publication on which an action for libel is based is a defense to the action.

(b) In an action brought against a newspaper or other periodical or broadcaster, the defense described by Subsection (a) applies to an accurate reporting of allegations made by a third party regarding a matter of public concern.

(c) This section does not abrogate or lessen any other remedy, right, cause of action, defense, immunity, or privilege available under the Constitution of the United States or this state or as provided by any statute, case, or common law or rule.
Tex. Transportation Code § 21.055 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 21 / Section 21.055
§ 21.055. GRANT OR GIFT WITH PRESCRIBED PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The department may accept from any person a grant or gift of money or property for which the person has prescribed a particular use for an aeronautical purpose.