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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 772.116 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 772 / Section 772.116
§ 772.116. DISTRICT DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall select a depository for the district in the manner provided by law for the selection of a county depository.

(b) A depository selected by the board is the district's depository for two years after the date of its selection and until a successor depository is selected and qualified.
Tex. Occupations Code § 202.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 202 / Section 202.001
§ 202.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this chapter:

(1) "Advisory board" means the Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board.

(1-a) "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.

(1-b) "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

(2) "Executive director" means the executive director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

(3) "Podiatrist" means a person who:

(A) is licensed under this chapter to practice podiatry and who directly or indirectly charges money or other compensation for podiatric services; or

(B) publicly professes or claims to be a podiatrist, foot specialist, or doctor or uses any title, degree, letter, syllable, or word that would lead the public to believe that the person is a practitioner authorized to practice or assume the duties incident to the practice of podiatry.

(4) "Podiatry" means the treatment of or offer to treat any disease, disorder, physical injury, deformity, or ailment of the human foot by any system or method. The term includes podiatric medicine.

(b) In the laws of this state:

(1) "chiropody" means podiatry; and

(2) "chiropodist" means podiatrist.
Tex. Local Government Code § 193.013 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 193 / Section 193.013
§ 193.013. COMPUTERIZED INDEX FOR CERTAIN RECORDS.
Status: in_force

An index for a record listed in Section 193.008(b) may be stored or maintained by computer if a security or backup copy of the index is created on a daily basis and stored in a climate-controlled location that is equipped with fire alarms and sprinklers. The storage location must be separate from the building in which the computer is located.
Tex. Transportation Code § 453.307 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 453 / Section 453.307
§ 453.307. SECURITY PLEDGED.
Status: in_force

(a) To secure the payment of a transit department's bonds, the transit department may:

(1) pledge all or part of revenue received from any tax that the transit department may impose;

(2) pledge all or part of the revenue of the transit department system; and

(3) mortgage all or part of the transit department system, including any part of the system subsequently acquired.

(b) Under Subsection (a)(3), the transit department may, subject to the terms of the bond indenture or resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds, encumber a separate item of the transit department system and acquire, use, hold, or contract for any property by lease, chattel mortgage, or other conditional sale, including an equipment trust transaction.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8052.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8052 / Section 8052.0502
§ 8052.0502. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board 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. Water Code § 51.833 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.833
§ 51.833. ELECTION IN DISTRICT INCLUDING CITY, TOWN, OR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

In an election to dissolve a district in which a city, town, or municipal corporation is located, the city, town, or municipal corporation shall be a separate voting precinct, and the ballots cast in the city, town, or municipal corporation shall be counted and canvassed to show the result of the election there. If the city, town, or municipal corporation votes against the dissolution of the district and the balance of the district votes for the dissolution of the district, the district shall be dissolved.
Tex. Insurance Code § 843.354 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 843 / Section 843.354
§ 843.354. LEGISLATIVE DECLARATION.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the legislature that the requirements contained in this subchapter regarding payment of claims to providers who are pharmacists or pharmacies apply to all health maintenance organizations and pharmacy benefit managers unless otherwise prohibited by federal law.
Tex. Water Code § 49.229 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 49 / Section 49.229
§ 49.229. GRANTS AND GIFTS.
Status: in_force

A district may accept grants, gratuities, advances, and loans in any form from any source approved by the board, including any governmental entity, any private or public corporation, and any other person and may make and enter into contracts, agreements, and covenants the board considers appropriate in connection with acceptance of grants, gratuities, advances, and loans.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8009.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8009 / Section 8009.0102
§ 8009.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Occupations Code § 402.305 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 402 / Section 402.305
§ 402.305. CONTINUING EDUCATION EXEMPTIONS.
Status: in_force

The department may renew the license of a license holder who does not comply with the applicable continuing education requirements if the license holder submits proof from an attending physician that the license holder suffered a serious or disabling illness or physical disability that prevented compliance with the continuing education requirements during the 24 months before the reporting date.
Tex. Transportation Code § 643.151 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 643 / Section 643.151
§ 643.151. PROHIBITION.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by this subchapter, the department may not regulate the prices, routes, or services provided by a motor carrier.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7219.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7219 / Section 7219.054
§ 7219.054. REVIEW OF BOARD'S ORDER.
Status: in_force

The board's order dissolving the district is final and may not be appealed in any manner to any judicial, administrative, or other tribunal if the board's order is entered after the completion of the process to transfer the district's certificate of convenience and necessity, including any necessary approval of a state agency.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3949.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3949 / Section 3949.002
§ 3949.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT; CONVERSION.
Status: in_force

The Grand Northwest Municipal Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, as the Grand Northwest Municipal Utility District. The district is converted to a municipal management district known as the Grand Northwest Municipal Management District under the same constitutional authority.
Tex. Transportation Code § 683.056 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 683 / Section 683.056
§ 683.056. DEMOLISHER'S DUTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A motor vehicle demolisher who acquires a motor vehicle for dismantling or demolishing shall obtain from the person delivering the vehicle:

(1) the motor vehicle's certificate of title;

(2) a sales receipt for the motor vehicle;

(3) a transfer document for the vehicle as provided by Subchapter B or Subchapter E; or

(4) a certificate of authority for the disposal of the motor vehicle.

(b) A demolisher is not required to obtain a certificate of title for the vehicle in the demolisher's name.

(c) On the department's demand, the demolisher shall surrender for cancellation the certificate of title or certificate of authority.

(d) The department shall adopt rules and forms necessary to regulate the surrender of auction sales receipts and certificates of title.
Tex. Estates Code § 201.054 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 201 / Section 201.054
§ 201.054. ADOPTED CHILD.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of inheritance under the laws of descent and distribution, an adopted child is regarded as the child of the adoptive parent or parents, and the adopted child and the adopted child's descendants inherit from and through the adoptive parent or parents and their kindred as if the adopted child were the natural child of the adoptive parent or parents. The adoptive parent or parents and their kindred inherit from and through the adopted child as if the adopted child were the natural child of the adoptive parent or parents.

(b) The natural parent or parents of an adopted child and the kindred of the natural parent or parents may not inherit from or through the adopted child, but the adopted child inherits from and through the child's natural parent or parents, except as provided by Section 162.507(c), Family Code.

(c) This section does not prevent an adoptive parent from disposing of the parent's property by will according to law.

(d) This section does not diminish the rights of an adopted child under the laws of descent and distribution or otherwise that the adopted child acquired by virtue of inclusion in the definition of "child" under Section 22.004.

(e) For purposes of this section:

(1) "Adopted child" means a child:

(A) adopted through an existing or former statutory procedure; or

(B) considered by a court to be equitably adopted or adopted by acts of estoppel.

(2) "Adoptive parent" means a parent:

(A) who adopted a child through an existing or former statutory procedure; or

(B) considered by a court to have equitably adopted a child or adopted a child by acts of estoppel.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1369.358 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1369 / Section 1369.358
§ 1369.358. CONFIDENTIALITY OF MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LIST.
Status: in_force

A maximum allowable cost list that applies to a pharmacist or pharmacy and is maintained by a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager is confidential. This section may not be construed to alter a health benefit plan issuer's or pharmacy benefit manager's obligations under Section 1369.356.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9002.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9002 / Section 9002.103
§ 9002.103. AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The district may provide water, sanitary sewer, drainage, and road services to any part of the district not receiving those services on the effective date of the Act creating this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1088.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1088 / Section 1088.005
§ 1088.005. CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

If a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the constitution of this state or of the United States, the district by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9095.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9095 / Section 9095.0302
§ 9095.0302. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, and specifically including the powers and duties authorized under Subchapter H, Chapter 51, Water Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4151.107 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4151 / Section 4151.107
§ 4151.107. DELIVERY OR DEPOSIT OF CERTAIN FUNDS RECEIVED BY ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) On receiving a premium, contribution, or return premium, an administrator shall:

(1) timely deliver the funds to the person entitled to the funds according to terms of the written agreement; or

(2) promptly deposit the funds in a fiduciary bank account established and maintained by the administrator.

(b) If premiums or contributions deposited in a fiduciary bank account were collected on behalf of more than one insurer, plan, or plan sponsor, the administrator shall:

(1) maintain records that clearly record separately the deposits to and withdrawals from the account on behalf of each insurer, plan, or plan sponsor; and

(2) on request of an insurer, plan, or plan sponsor, provide to the insurer, plan, or plan sponsor a copy of the records relating to deposits and withdrawals on behalf of that insurer or plan.

(c) The requirements of Subsection (b):

(1) are in addition to requirements of any other federal or state law; and

(2) do not authorize the commingling of funds if otherwise prohibited by law.
Tex. Family Code § 102.0035 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 102 / Section 102.0035
§ 102.0035. STATEMENT TO CONFER STANDING.
Status: in_force

(a) A pregnant woman or a parent of a child may execute a statement to confer standing to a prospective adoptive parent as provided by this section to assert standing under Section 102.003(a)(13). A statement to confer standing under this section may not be executed in a suit brought by a governmental entity under Chapter 262 or 263.

(b) A statement to confer standing must contain:

(1) the signature, name, age, and address of the person named as a prospective adoptive parent;

(2) the signature, name, age, and address of the pregnant woman or of the parent of the child who is consenting to the filing of a petition for adoption or to terminate the parent-child relationship as described by Subsection (a);

(3) the birth date of the child or the anticipated birth date if the child has not been born; and

(4) the name of the county in which the suit will be filed.

(c) The statement to confer standing must be attached to the petition in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. The statement may not be used for any purpose other than to confer standing in a proceeding for adoption or to terminate the parent-child relationship.

(d) A statement to confer standing may be signed at any time during the pregnancy of the mother of the unborn child whose parental rights are to be terminated.

(e) A statement to confer standing is not required in a suit brought by a person who has standing to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship under Sections 102.003(a)(1)-(12) and (14) or any other law under which the person has standing to file a suit.

(f) A person who executes a statement to confer standing may revoke the statement at any time before the person executes an affidavit for voluntary relinquishment of parental rights. The revocation of the statement must be in writing and must be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the prospective adoptive parent.

(g) On filing with the court proof of the delivery of the revocation of a statement to confer standing under Subsection (f), the court shall dismiss any suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the prospective adoptive parent named in the statement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3947.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3947 / Section 3947.004
§ 3947.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of a municipal management district as provided by general law and Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(d) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to:

(1) further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) develop or expand transportation and commerce.

(e) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center; and

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty.

(f) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.
Tex. Government Code § 1401.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1401 / Section 1401.001
§ 1401.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Authority" means the Texas Public Finance Authority.

(2) "Board" means the board of directors of the authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8239.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8239 / Section 8239.054
§ 8239.054. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The initial directors may not hold an election under Section 8239.003 until:

(1) all of the territory of the district is included in the corporate limits of the City of Gunter; and

(2) the City of Gunter has adopted a resolution consenting to the creation of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1018.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1018 / Section 1018.002
§ 1018.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.
Status: in_force

The district operates and is administered and financed in accordance with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and has the rights, powers, and duties provided by this chapter.
Tex. Property Code § 68.063 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 68 / Section 68.063
§ 68.063. EFFECT OF CRIMINAL CASE ON RICO LIEN NOTICE.
Status: in_force

If a civil action has not been brought by an investigative agency seeking a forfeiture of any property owned by the person named in the RICO lien notice, the acquittal in a criminal proceeding brought under Chapter 72, Penal Code, of the person named in the notice or the dismissal of the criminal proceeding terminates the notice and, in such case, the filing of the notice is void. If the criminal proceeding has been dismissed or the person named in the notice has been acquitted in the criminal proceeding, the notice continues for the duration of a civil action brought under Chapter 140B, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8327.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8327 / Section 8327.104
§ 8327.104. APPROVAL OF ROAD PROJECT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may not undertake a road project authorized by Section 8327.103 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8337.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8337 / Section 8337.052
§ 8337.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Alan Lee;

(2) U. L. Edwards;

(3) Danny Wilbanks;

(4) Jim Taylor; and

(5) John West.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8337.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8337.003 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 8337.003; 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 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 1090.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1090 / Section 1090.053
§ 1090.053. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is:

(1) a resident of the district;

(2) a qualified voter; and

(3) a freeholder.

(b) A person is not eligible to serve as a director if the person is:

(1) the district administrator; or

(2) a district employee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8820.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8820 / Section 8820.051
§ 8820.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9037.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9037 / Section 9037.201
§ 9037.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 545.0102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 545 / Section 545.0102
§ 545.0102. VERIFICATION OF IMMIGRATION STATUS OF CERTAIN APPLICANTS FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only with respect to the following benefits programs:

(1) the child health plan program under Chapter 62, Health and Safety Code;

(2) the financial assistance program under Chapter 31, Human Resources Code;

(3) Medicaid; and

(4) the supplemental nutrition assistance program under Chapter 33, Human Resources Code.

(b) If an individual states at the time of application for benefits under a program to which this section applies that the individual is a qualified alien, as that term is defined by 8 U.S.C. Section 1641(b), the commission shall, to the extent allowed by federal law, verify information regarding the individual's immigration status using an automated system where available.

(c) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.

(d) Nothing in this section adds to or changes the eligibility requirements for a benefits program to which this section applies.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7973A.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7973A / Section 7973A.0501
§ 7973A.0501. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Transportation Code § 66.031 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 66 / Section 66.031
§ 66.031. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A person may not provide pilot services unless the person has a license or certificate issued under this chapter for the Harris County ports in which the pilot services are to be provided.