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Tex. Human Resources Code § 22.001 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 22 / Section 22.001
§ 22.001. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner is responsible for supervising the administration of the welfare functions authorized in this title.

(b) The commission shall administer medical assistance to needy persons and financial and medical assistance to families with dependent children.

(b-1) The executive commissioner shall supervise general relief services.

(c) The commission shall assist other governmental agencies in performing services in conformity with the purposes of this title when so requested and shall cooperate with the agencies when expedient.

(d) The commission shall conduct research and compile statistics on public welfare programs in the state. The research must include all phases of dependency and delinquency and related problems. The commission shall cooperate with other public and private agencies in developing plans for the prevention and treatment of conditions giving rise to public welfare problems.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 12.308 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 12 / Section 12.308
§ 12.308. CERTAIN COSTS RECOVERABLE.
Status: in_force

(a) The actual cost of investigation, reasonable attorney's fees, and reasonable expert witness fees incurred by the department in a civil suit under this subchapter may be recovered in addition to damages for the value of any fish, shellfish, reptile, amphibian, bird, or animal unlawfully killed, caught, taken, possessed, or injured.

(b) Any amounts recovered under this section shall be credited to the same operating accounts from which the expenditures occurred.
Tex. Transportation Code § 545.107 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 545 / Section 545.107
§ 545.107. METHOD OF GIVING HAND AND ARM SIGNALS.
Status: in_force

An operator who is permitted to give a hand and arm signal shall give the signal from the left side of the vehicle as follows:

(1) to make a left turn signal, extend hand and arm horizontally;

(2) to make a right turn signal, extend hand and arm upward, except that a bicycle operator may signal from the right side of the vehicle with the hand and arm extended horizontally; and

(3) to stop or decrease speed, extend hand and arm downward.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8098.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8098 / Section 8098.0103
§ 8098.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1952.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1952 / Section 1952.051
§ 1952.051. POLICY FORMS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Subsections (1)-(4) and (7), Article 5.06, policy forms and endorsements for automobile insurance in this state are regulated under Chapter 2301 and Article 5.13-2.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.0421 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.0421
§ 32.0421. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may impose an administrative penalty on a person who does not comply with a request for information made under Section 32.0424(a).

(b) The amount of the penalty may not exceed $10,000 for each day of noncompliance that occurs after the 180th day after the date of the request. The amount shall be based on:

(1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation;

(2) the economic harm caused by the violation;

(3) the history of previous violations;

(4) the amount necessary to deter a future violation;

(5) efforts to correct the violation; and

(6) any other matter that justice may require.

(c) The enforcement of the penalty may be stayed during the time the order is under judicial review if the person pays the penalty to the clerk of the court or files a supersedeas bond with the court in the amount of the penalty. A person who cannot afford to pay the penalty or file the bond may stay the enforcement by filing an affidavit in the manner required by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure for a party who cannot afford to file security for costs, subject to the right of the commission to contest the affidavit as provided by those rules.

(d) The attorney general may sue to collect the penalty.

(e) A proceeding to impose the penalty is considered to be a contested case under Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 643.053 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 643 / Section 643.053
§ 643.053. FILING OF APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

An application under Section 643.052 must be filed with the department and accompanied by:

(1) an application fee of $100 plus a $10 fee for each vehicle requiring registration;

(2) evidence of insurance or financial responsibility as required by Section 643.103(a); and

(3) any insurance filing fee required under Section 643.103(c).
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 298C.052 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 298C / Section 298C.052
§ 298C.052. RULES AND PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt rules relating to the administration of the program, including collection of the mandatory payments, expenditures, audits, and any other administrative aspects of the program.
Tex. Transportation Code § 643.256 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 643 / Section 643.256
§ 643.256. CEASE AND DESIST ORDER.
Status: in_force

The department may issue a cease and desist order if the department determines that the action is necessary to:

(1) prevent a violation of this chapter; and

(2) protect the public health and safety.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1369.302 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1369 / Section 1369.302
§ 1369.302. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies only to a health benefit plan that provides benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident, or sickness, including an individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement, a group hospital service contract, or a small or large employer group contract or similar coverage document that is offered by:

(1) an insurance company;

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

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

(4) a stipulated premium company operating under Chapter 884;

(5) a reciprocal exchange operating under Chapter 942;

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

(7) a multiple employer welfare arrangement that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 846; or

(8) an approved nonprofit health corporation that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 844.

(b) This subchapter applies to group health coverage made available by a school district in accordance with Section 22.004, Education Code.

(c) Notwithstanding any provision in Chapter 1551, 1575, 1579, or 1601 or any other law, this subchapter applies to:

(1) a basic coverage plan under Chapter 1551;

(2) a basic plan under Chapter 1575;

(3) a primary care coverage plan under Chapter 1579; and

(4) basic coverage under Chapter 1601.

(d) Notwithstanding any other law, this subchapter applies to coverage under:

(1) the child health plan program under Chapter 62, Health and Safety Code, or the health benefits plan for children under Chapter 63, Health and Safety Code; and

(2) the medical assistance program under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.069 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 16 / Section 16.069
§ 16.069. COUNTERCLAIM OR CROSS CLAIM.
Status: in_force

(a) If a counterclaim or cross claim arises out of the same transaction or occurrence that is the basis of an action, a party to the action may file the counterclaim or cross claim even though as a separate action it would be barred by limitation on the date the party's answer is required.

(b) The counterclaim or cross claim must be filed not later than the 30th day after the date on which the party's answer is required.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 314A.051 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 314A / Section 314A.051
§ 314A.051. REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION OF MERGER AGREEMENTS REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) Two or more hospitals may negotiate and enter into a merger agreement, subject to approval by the designated agency as provided by this subchapter.

(b) No merger agreement shall receive immunity under this chapter unless the designated agency issues a certificate of public advantage governing the merger agreement.
Tex. Finance Code § 185.108 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 185 / Section 185.108
§ 185.108. QUALIFICATIONS OF APPOINTEE.
Status: in_force

The banking commissioner may appoint as a supervisor or conservator any person who in the judgment of the banking commissioner is qualified to serve. The banking commissioner may serve as, or may appoint an employee of the department to serve as, a supervisor or conservator.
Tex. Local Government Code § 335.071 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 335 / Section 335.071
§ 335.071. GENERAL POWERS OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may:

(1) perform any act necessary to the full exercise of the district's powers;

(2) accept a gift, grant, or loan from a:

(A) department or agency of the United States;

(B) department, agency, or political subdivision of this state; or

(C) public or private person;

(3) acquire, sell, lease, convey, or otherwise dispose of property or an interest in property, including a right-of-way or easement or an approved venue project, under terms and conditions determined by the district;

(4) employ necessary personnel; and

(5) adopt rules to govern the operation of the district and its employees and property.

(b) A district may contract with a public or private person, including one or more political subdivisions that created the district or a sports team, club, organization, or other entity, to:

(1) plan, acquire, establish, develop, construct, or renovate an approved venue project; or

(2) perform any other act the district is authorized to perform under this chapter, other than conducting an election under this chapter.

(c) A district may contract with or enter into an interlocal agreement with a school district, junior or community college district, or an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, for a purpose described by Subsection (b). The contract or interlocal agreement may provide for joint ownership and operation or joint use.

(d) The competitive bidding laws, including Chapter 271, do not apply to the planning, acquisition, establishment, development, construction, or renovation of an approved venue project.

(e) A district may impose any tax a municipality or county may impose under Chapter 334, subject to approval of the voters of the district as prescribed by this chapter and Chapter 334. The district shall impose the tax in the same manner as a county or municipality and may issue bonds in lieu of a county or municipality as required by Chapter 334.

(f) A district may not levy an ad valorem tax.

(g) In a transaction with another public entity that is made as provided by Subsection (a)(3), the public purpose found by the legislature under Section 335.074 is adequate consideration for the district and the other public entity.

(h) A district has the right and power of eminent domain under Chapter 21, Property Code, to acquire and condemn any interest, including a fee simple interest, in real property in the district, in connection with the planning, acquisition, establishment, development, construction, renovation, repair, maintenance, or operation of an approved venue project. A district is not required to provide bond for appeal or bond for costs under Section 21.021(a)(2) or (3), Property Code, in any lawsuit to which the district is a party and is not required to deposit more than the amount of the award in a suit.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 76.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 76 / Section 76.001
§ 76.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Donate" means to give without requiring anything of monetary value from the recipient.

(2) "Intentional misconduct" means conduct that the actor knows is harmful to the health or well-being of another person.

(3) "Nonprofit organization" means an incorporated or unincorporated organization that has been established and is operating for religious, charitable, or educational purposes and that does not distribute any of its income to its members, directors, or officers.

(4) "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, organization, association, or governmental entity.

(5) "Gleaner" means a person who harvests for free distribution to the needy an agricultural crop that has been donated by the owner.
Tex. Insurance Code § 861.252 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 861 / Section 861.252
§ 861.252. SECURITY DEPOSIT.
Status: repealed

(a) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 447, Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.

(b) If, as a prerequisite to engaging in the business of insurance in another state, country, or province, a general casualty company is required to deposit with the appropriate officer of that state, country, or province, or with the comptroller, securities or cash, the company may deposit with the comptroller any authorized securities or cash sufficient to meet the requirement. The comptroller shall receive and hold the deposit exclusively for the protection of policyholders of the company.

(c) A general casualty company may withdraw a deposit made under Subsection (b) if the company files with the department satisfactory evidence, as determined by the commissioner, that the company:

(1) has withdrawn from business in the other state, country, or province; and

(2) has no unsecured liabilities outstanding in the other state, country, or province.

(d) A general casualty company may change the company's securities on deposit with the comptroller by withdrawing those securities and substituting an equal amount of other securities consisting only of:

(1) United States currency;

(2) bonds of any state;

(3) bonds or other evidences of indebtedness of the United States the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the United States;

(4) bonds or other interest-bearing evidences of indebtedness of a county or municipality of any state;

(5) notes secured by first mortgages:

(A) on otherwise unencumbered real property in this state the title to which is valid; and

(B) the payment of which is insured wholly or partly by the United States; or

(6) another form of security acceptable to the commissioner.
Tex. Estates Code § 1357.0525 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1357 / Section 1357.0525
§ 1357.0525. DESIGNATION OF ALTERNATE SUPPORTER IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Status: in_force

In order to prevent a conflict of interest, if a determination is made by an adult with a disability that the supporter with whom the adult entered into a supported decision-making agreement is the most appropriate person to provide to the adult supports and services for which the supporter will be compensated, the adult may amend the supported decision-making agreement to designate an alternate person to act as the adult's supporter for the limited purpose of participating in person-centered planning as it relates to the provision of those supports and services.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 49.16 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 49 / Section 49.16
§ 49.16. ORDERS AND DEATH CERTIFICATES.
Status: in_force

The justice of the peace or other person who conducts an inquest under this subchapter shall sign the death certificate and all orders made as a necessary part of the inquest.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1954.302 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1954 / Section 1954.302
§ 1954.302. GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE OF LICENSE HOLDER.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner by rule shall adopt the criteria for the department to take disciplinary action against a license holder under Section 1954.301. At a minimum, the criteria must require disciplinary action against a license holder who:

(1) commits fraud or deception in obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or a contract to perform an asbestos-related activity;

(2) fails at any time to meet the qualifications for a license;

(3) violates a rule adopted under this chapter;

(4) violates an applicable federal or state standard for asbestos-related activities; or

(5) falsifies or fails to maintain a record of an asbestos-related activity required by a federal agency or by the department.
Tex. Property Code § 53.121 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 53 / Section 53.121
§ 53.121. PREFERENCE OVER OTHER CREDITORS.
Status: in_force

All subcontractors, laborers, and materialmen who have a mechanic's lien have preference over other creditors of the original contractor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3814.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3814 / Section 3814.158
§ 3814.158. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may:

(1) impose a maintenance tax; or

(2) issue a bond payable from ad valorem taxes.

(b) The board may include more than one purpose in a single proposition at an election.

(c) Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1091.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1091 / Section 1091.056
§ 1091.056. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Tex. Government Code § 511.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 511 / Section 511.004
§ 511.004. MEMBERSHIP; TERMS; VACANCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. One member must be a sheriff of a county with a population of more than 35,000, one must be a sheriff of a county with a population of 35,000 or less, one must be a county judge, one must be a county commissioner, one must be a practitioner of medicine licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, and the other four must be representatives of the general public. At least one of the four citizen members must be from a county with a population of 35,000 or less.

(b) The sheriffs, county judge, and county commissioner appointed to the commission shall perform the duties of a member in addition to their other duties.

(c) Members serve for terms of six years with the terms of one-third of the members expiring on January 31 of each odd-numbered year.

(d) If a sheriff, county judge, or county commissioner member of the commission ceases to be sheriff, county judge, or county commissioner, the person's position on the commission becomes vacant.

(e) A person appointed to fill a vacancy must have the same qualifications for appointment as the member who vacated the position.

(f) Appointments to the commission shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.

(g) A person is not eligible for appointment as a public member of the commission if the person or the person's spouse:

(1) is registered, certified, or licensed by a regulatory agency in the field of law enforcement;

(2) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity, county jail, or other organization regulated by the commission or receiving funds from the commission;

(3) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by the commission or receiving funds from the commission; or

(4) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the commission, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for commission membership, attendance, or expenses.
Tex. Occupations Code § 603.501 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 603 / Section 603.501
§ 603.501. IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Status: in_force

The medical board may impose an administrative penalty on a person licensed under this chapter who violates this chapter or a rule or order adopted under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1046.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1046 / Section 1046.007
§ 1046.007. ELECTION DATE.
Status: in_force

Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election held under this chapter.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 2 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 24 / Section 2
§ 2. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

"Witness" as used in this Act shall include a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution or proceeding.

The word "State" shall include any territory of the United States and the District of Columbia.

The word "summons" shall include a subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness.In this Act:

(1) "Penal institution" means a jail, prison, penitentiary, house of correction, or other place of penal detention.

(2) "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory of the United States.

(3) "Witness" means a person who is confined in a penal institution in a state and whose testimony is desired in another state in a criminal proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in any criminal action before a court.
Tex. Labor Code § 504.051 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 504 / Section 504.051
§ 504.051. OFFSET AGAINST PAYMENTS FOR INCAPACITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Benefits provided under this chapter shall be offset:

(1) to the extent applicable, by any amount for incapacity received as provided by:

(A) Chapter 143 or 177A, Local Government Code; or

(B) any other statute in effect on June 19, 1975, that provides for the payment for incapacity to work because of injury on the job that is also covered by this chapter; and

(2) by any amount paid under Article III, Section 52e, of the Texas Constitution, as added in 1967.

(b) If benefits are offset, the employer may not withhold the offset portion of the employee's wages until the time that benefits under this chapter are received.

(c) If an employee's wages are offset, the employee and employer shall contribute to the pension fund on the amount of money by which the employee's wages were offset. An employee's pension benefit may not be reduced as a result of the employee's injuries or any compensation received under this chapter unless the reduction results from a pension revision passed by a majority vote of the affected members of a pension system.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3833.303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3833 / Section 3833.303
§ 3833.303. NO SALES AND USE TAX.
Status: in_force

The district may not impose a sales or use tax.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11022.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11022 / Section 11022.0301
§ 11022.0301. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district has all rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state applicable to a drainage district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 36, 49, and 56, Water Code.

(b) The district may impose an ad valorem tax as provided by Chapter 49, Water Code.