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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56B.506 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56B / Section 56B.506
§ 56B.506.
Status: in_force

Art. 56B.506. OPTIONS FOLLOWING DECISION: PAY OR APPEAL. (a) Not later than the 30th day after the date the attorney general's order becomes final under Section 2001.144, Government Code, the person shall:

(1) pay the administrative penalty;

(2) pay the penalty and file a petition for judicial review contesting the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both; or

(3) without paying the penalty, file a petition for judicial review contesting the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.

(b) Within the 30-day period, a person who acts under Subsection (a)(3) may:

(1) stay enforcement of the penalty by:

(A) paying the penalty to the court for placement in an escrow account; or

(B) giving to the court a supersedeas bond that is approved by the court and that is:

(i) for the amount of the penalty; and

(ii) effective until judicial review of the attorney general's order is final; or

(2) request the court to stay enforcement of the penalty by:

(A) filing with the court a sworn affidavit of the person stating that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty or give the supersedeas bond; and

(B) delivering a copy of the affidavit to the attorney general by certified mail.

(c) On receipt by the attorney general of a copy of an affidavit under Subsection (b)(2), the attorney general may file with the court a contest to the affidavit not later than the fifth day after the date the copy is received.

(d) The court shall hold a hearing on the facts alleged in the affidavit as soon as practicable and shall stay the enforcement of the penalty on finding that the alleged facts are true. A person who files an affidavit under Subsection (b)(2) has the burden of proving that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty or give a supersedeas bond.
Tex. Transportation Code § 67.043 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 67 / Section 67.043
§ 67.043. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF BRANCH PILOT'S LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) On complaint or on its own motion, and after notice and hearing, the board may suspend a branch pilot's license for not more than six months or recommend that the governor revoke a branch pilot's license if the board finds that the pilot has:

(1) failed to demonstrate and maintain the qualifications for a license required by this chapter;

(2) used narcotics or other types of drugs, chemicals, or controlled substances as defined by law that impair the pilot's ability to perform the pilot's duties skillfully and efficiently;

(3) used alcohol to an extent that impairs the pilot's ability to perform the pilot's duties skillfully and efficiently;

(4) violated a provision of this chapter or rules adopted by the board under this chapter that were material to the performance of the pilot's duties at the time of the violation;

(5) made a material misstatement in the application for a license;

(6) obtained or attempted to obtain a license under this chapter by fraud or misrepresentation;

(7) charged a pilotage rate other than that approved by the board;

(8) intentionally refused to pilot a vessel when requested to do so by the master or person responsible for navigation of the vessel except when, in the judgment of the pilot, movement of the vessel would have constituted a hazard to life or property or when pilotage charges that are due and owing are unpaid by the person ordering the pilot services;

(9) been absent from duty in violation of board rules and without authorization;

(10) aided or abetted another pilot in failing to perform the other pilot's duties; or

(11) been guilty of carelessness, neglect of duty, intentional unavailability for normal performance of duties, refusal to perform duties, misconduct, or incompetence while on duty.

(b) On determining that a license should be suspended or revoked, the board shall adopt a written order that states its findings and:

(1) suspends the license for a stated period; or

(2) recommends to the governor revocation of the license.

(c) The governor, on receipt of a board order recommending revocation of a license, shall revoke the license. If the board's order is appealed, the governor may not revoke the license until the order is upheld on appeal.

(d) A suspension of a license on the recommendation of a pilot review board takes effect on adoption of the board's order. A revocation of a branch pilot's license takes effect on issuance of the governor's decision.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 3.009 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 3 / Section 3.009
§ 3.009. SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS REQUIRED IN CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION OF NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

In addition to the information required by Section 3.005, the certificate of formation of a nonprofit corporation must include:

(1) if the nonprofit corporation is to have no members, a statement to that effect;

(2) if management of the nonprofit corporation's affairs is to be vested in the nonprofit corporation's members, a statement to that effect;

(3) the number of directors constituting the initial board of directors and the names and addresses of those directors or, if the management of the nonprofit corporation is vested solely in the nonprofit corporation's members, a statement to that effect; and

(4) if the nonprofit corporation is to be authorized on its winding up to distribute the nonprofit corporation's assets in a manner other than as provided by Section 22.304, a statement describing the manner of distribution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8338.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8338 / Section 8338.051
§ 8338.051. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes described by Section 8338.002.
Tex. Occupations Code § 651.456 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 651 / Section 651.456
§ 651.456. UNETHICAL CONDUCT REGARDING CUSTODY OF DEAD HUMAN BODY.
Status: in_force

A person violates this chapter if the person:

(1) takes custody of a dead human body without the permission of:

(A) the person or the agent of the person authorized to make funeral arrangements for the deceased; or

(B) a medical examiner or a justice of the peace who has jurisdiction over the body under Subchapter B, Chapter 49A, Code of Criminal Procedure;

(2) refuses to promptly surrender a dead human body to a person or agent authorized to make funeral arrangements for the deceased; or

(3) violates any state law governing the transportation, storage, refrigeration, inurnment, interment, or disinterment of a dead human body.A person violates this chapter if the person:

(1) takes custody of a dead human body without the permission of:

(A) the person or the agent of the person authorized to make funeral arrangements for the deceased; or

(B) a medical examiner or a justice of the peace who has jurisdiction over the body under Articles 49.02-49.05, Code of Criminal Procedure;

(2) refuses to promptly surrender a dead human body to a person or agent authorized to make funeral arrangements for the deceased; or

(3) violates any state law governing the transportation, storage, refrigeration, inurnment, interment, or disinterment of a dead human body.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2155.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2155 / Section 2155.002
§ 2155.002. CIPBM SELF-INSURANCE PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The service shall administer a CIPBM self-insurance program that:

(1) identifies and evaluates risks arising from prescribed burns conducted under Chapter 153, Natural Resources Code;

(2) maintains a loss-prevention and loss-control program to reduce risks arising from prescribed burns;

(3) consolidates and administers prescribed burn risk management and self-insurance programs; and

(4) provides prescribed burn self-insurance coverage in accordance with Section 2155.003.

(b) The service may employ staff to administer the program.

(c) The director of the service may adopt rules to implement and administer the program.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9055.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9055 / Section 9055.002
§ 9055.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Family Code § 33.0085 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 33 / Section 33.0085
§ 33.0085. DUTY OF JUDGE OR JUSTICE TO REPORT ABUSE OF MINOR.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, a judge or justice who, as a result of court proceedings conducted under Section 33.003 or 33.004, has reason to believe that a minor has been or may be physically or sexually abused shall:

(1) immediately report the suspected abuse and the name of the abuser to the Department of Family and Protective Services and to a local law enforcement agency; and

(2) refer the minor to the department for services or intervention that may be in the best interest of the minor.

(b) The appropriate local law enforcement agency and the Department of Family and Protective Services shall investigate suspected abuse reported under this section and, if warranted, shall refer the case to the appropriate prosecuting authority.
Tex. Finance Code § 342.106 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 342 / Section 342.106
§ 342.106. LICENSE TERM.
Status: in_force

A license issued under this chapter is valid for the period prescribed by finance commission rule adopted under Section 14.112.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7912.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7912 / Section 7912.054
§ 7912.054. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Election Code § 173.005 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 173 / Section 173.005
§ 173.005. STATE COMPENSATION FOR TRAINING ELECTION JUDGES.
Status: in_force

The maximum hourly rate payable with state funds in a particular primary election year to election judges serving in a primary election for attending training programs is the same as the maximum rate prescribed by this code for compensation for attending a training program for election judges appointed to serve in elections ordered by the governor or a county authority.
Tex. Occupations Code § 162.053 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 162 / Section 162.053
§ 162.053. JOINTLY OWNED ENTITIES WITH PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A physician who jointly owns an entity with a physician assistant shall report annually to the board the ownership interest and other information required by board rule.

(b) The board shall assess a fee for processing each report required by Subsection (a).

(c) A report filed under Subsection (a) is public information for purposes of Chapter 552, Government Code.
Tex. Finance Code § 35.205 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 35 / Section 35.205
§ 35.205. CONFIDENTIALITY OF SUBPOENAED RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A book, account, record, paper, correspondence, or other document subpoenaed and produced under Section 35.203 that is otherwise made privileged or confidential by law remains privileged or confidential unless admitted into evidence at an administrative hearing or in a court. The banking commissioner may issue an order protecting the confidentiality or privilege of the document and restricting its use or distribution by any person or in any proceeding, other than a proceeding before the banking commissioner.

(b) Subject to Subchapter D, Chapter 31, and confidentiality provisions of other law administered by the banking commissioner, information or material acquired under Section 35.203 under a subpoena is not a public record for the period the banking commissioner considers reasonably necessary to complete the investigation, to protect the person being investigated from unwarranted injury, or to serve the public interest. The information or material is not subject to a subpoena, except a grand jury subpoena, until released for public inspection by the banking commissioner or until, after notice and a hearing, a district court determines that the public interest and any investigation by the banking commissioner would not be jeopardized by obeying the subpoena. The district court order may not apply to:

(1) a record or communication received from another law enforcement or regulatory agency except on compliance with the confidentiality laws governing the records of the other agency; or

(2) an internal note, memorandum, report, or communication made in connection with a matter that the banking commissioner has the authority to consider or investigate, except on good cause and in compliance with applicable confidentiality laws.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 59.13 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 59 / Section 59.13
§ 59.13. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION RELATING TO ACCOUNTS AND ASSETS AT REGULATED FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney representing the state may disclose information to the primary state or federal financial institution regulator, including grand jury information or otherwise confidential information, relating to any action contemplated or brought under this chapter that involves property consisting of a depository account in a regulated financial institution or assets held by a regulated financial institution as security for an obligation owed to a regulated financial institution. An attorney representing the state who discloses information as permitted by this subsection is not subject to contempt under Subchapter E, Chapter 20A, for that disclosure.

(b) A primary state or federal financial institution regulator shall keep confidential any information provided by the attorney representing the state under Subsection (a). The sharing of information under Subsection (a) by a representative of the state is not considered a waiver by the state of any privilege or claim of confidentiality.

(c) A regulator described by Subsection (b) commits an offense if the regulator knowingly discloses information in violation of this article. An offense under this subsection is punishable by confinement in jail for a period not to exceed 30 days, a fine not to exceed $500, or both such confinement and fine.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1120.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1120 / Section 1120.002
§ 1120.002. DISTRICT AUTHORIZATION.
Status: in_force

The Mineola Area Medical District may be created and, if created, operates and is financed as a hospital district as provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and by this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 562.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 562 / Section 562.001
§ 562.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "county surplus water" means water that a county has acquired from an underground source for the county's water supply and that is not needed for county purposes.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 125.006 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 125 / Section 125.006
§ 125.006. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS.
Status: in_force

(a) Chemical manufacturers and distributors shall provide appropriate MSDSs to purchasers in this state of chemicals covered by this chapter.

(b) Employers covered by this chapter shall maintain the most current MSDS received from manufacturers or distributors for each purchased chemical covered by this chapter. If an MSDS has not been provided by the manufacturer or distributor for chemicals on the workplace chemical list at the time the chemicals are received at the workplace, the employer shall request one in writing from the manufacturer or distributor in a timely manner. This chapter does not require an employer who is not a chemical manufacturer to create an MSDS.

(c) The department may require any person who has or obtains a registration for a pesticide under Sections 76.041-76.048 of this code to provide with the registration a copy of the most current and complete MSDS for that pesticide.

(d) The department by rule may require chemical manufacturers to submit MSDSs for chemicals covered by this chapter, excluding chemicals covered by Subsection (c) of this section.

(e) All MSDSs in the files of the department are public records.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 51.347 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.347
§ 51.347. SALE OF GAYULE AND LECHUGUILLA.
Status: in_force

The board may sell the gayule or lechuguilla growing or found on the public school land, exclusive of timber.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 594.041 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 594 / Section 594.041
§ 594.041. MEDICAL EVIDENCE.
Status: in_force

(a) At least two physicians, at least one of whom must be a psychiatrist, must testify at the transfer hearing. The physicians must have examined the resident not earlier than the 15th day before the date set for the hearing.

(b) A person may not be transferred to a state mental hospital except on competent medical or psychiatric testimony.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1057.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1057 / Section 1057.058
§ 1057.058. RETIREMENT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

With the approval of the Matagorda County Commissioners Court, the board may contract with this state or the federal government as necessary to establish or continue a retirement program for the benefit of district employees.
Tex. Finance Code § 152.060 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 152 / Section 152.060
§ 152.060. CONSENT TO SERVICE OF PROCESS.
Status: in_force

A money services licensee, an authorized delegate, or a person who knowingly engages in activities that are regulated and require a license under this chapter, with or without filing an application for a license or holding a license under this chapter, is considered to have consented to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state for all actions arising under this chapter.
Tex. Family Code § 264.197 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 264 / Section 264.197
§ 264.197. RULEMAKING.
Status: in_force

The department may adopt rules necessary to implement this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8429.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8429 / Section 8429.053
§ 8429.053. 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. Water Code § 66.325 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 66 / Section 66.325
§ 66.325. TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

In setting the tax rate, the board shall take into consideration the income of the district from sources other than taxation. On determination of the amount of tax required to be levied, the board shall make the levy and certify it to the tax assessor-collector.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8075.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8075 / Section 8075.0201
§ 8075.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Except as provided by Section 8075.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Finance Code § 371.166 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 371 / Section 371.166
§ 371.166. REDEMPTION BY MAIL.
Status: in_force

A pawnbroker shall permit a pledgor to redeem pledged goods by mail.
Tex. Insurance Code § 842.202 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 842 / Section 842.202
§ 842.202. RESERVE REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each group hospital service corporation shall maintain reserves sufficient to cover liability for claims incurred but not yet paid and the expenses incurred in settling those claims.

(b) A group hospital service corporation shall estimate the amount necessary to satisfy the reserve requirements using a method submitted to the commissioner for approval. The estimate method used by the corporation is considered approved on the 30th day after the date filed with the commissioner unless the commissioner affirmatively approves or disapproves the method before that date.
Tex. Water Code § 7.071 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 7 / Section 7.071
§ 7.071. INADMISSIBILITY.
Status: in_force

An agreed administrative order issued by the commission under this subchapter is not admissible against a party to that order in a civil proceeding unless the proceeding is brought by the attorney general's office to:

(1) enforce the terms of that order; or

(2) pursue a violation of a statute within the commission's jurisdiction or of a rule adopted or an order or a permit issued under such a statute.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8374.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8374 / Section 8374.104
§ 8374.104. APPROVAL OF ROAD PROJECT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may not undertake a road project authorized by Section 8374.103 unless:

(1) each municipality or county that will operate and maintain the road has approved the plans and specifications of the road project, if a municipality or county will operate and maintain the road; or

(2) the Texas Transportation Commission has approved the plans and specifications of the road project, if the state will operate and maintain the road.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (a), the district is not required to obtain approval from the Texas Transportation Commission to design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, or convey a road project.
Tex. Finance Code § 156.506 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 156 / Section 156.506
§ 156.506. REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE FOR PAYMENT FROM RECOVERY FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may revoke or suspend a license issued under Chapter 157 on proof that the commissioner has made a payment from the recovery fund of any amount toward satisfaction of a claim against a residential mortgage loan originator under Chapter 157.

(a-1) The commissioner may seek to collect from a residential mortgage loan originator the amount paid from the recovery fund on behalf of the residential mortgage loan originator and any costs associated with investigating and processing the claim against the fund or with collection of reimbursement for payments from the recovery fund, plus interest at the current legal rate until the amount has been repaid in full. Any amount, including interest, recovered by the commissioner shall be deposited to the credit of the fund.

(b) The commissioner may probate an order revoking or suspending a license under this section.

(c) A person on whose behalf payment was made from the recovery fund is not eligible to receive a new license or have a suspension lifted under this chapter or Chapter 157 until the person has repaid in full, plus interest at the current legal rate, the amount paid from the fund on the person's behalf and any costs associated with investigating and processing the claim against the fund or with collection of reimbursement for payments from the fund.

(d) This section does not limit the authority of the commissioner to take disciplinary action against a residential mortgage loan originator for a violation of Chapter 157 or the rules adopted by the finance commission under that chapter. The repayment in full to the recovery fund of all obligations of a residential mortgage loan originator does not nullify or modify the effect of any other disciplinary proceeding brought under Chapter 157.
Tex. Penal Code § 49.05 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 49 / Section 49.05
§ 49.05. FLYING WHILE INTOXICATED.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person is intoxicated while operating an aircraft.

(b) Except as provided by Section 49.09, an offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor, with a minimum term of confinement of 72 hours.