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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.505 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18A / Section 18A.505
§ 18A.505. NO CAUSE OF ACTION.
Status: in_force

A computer trespasser or a user, aggrieved person, subscriber, or customer of a communication common carrier or provider of an electronic communications service does not have a cause of action against the carrier or service provider, the officers, employees, or agents of the carrier or service provider, or other specified persons for providing information, facilities, or assistance as required by a good faith reliance on:

(1) legislative authority; or

(2) a court order, warrant, subpoena, or certification under this chapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 463.309 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 463 / Section 463.309
§ 463.309. CONFIRMATION ELECTION.
Status: in_force

The interim executive committee in calling the confirmation election shall submit to the qualified voters of each county in the authority the following proposition: "Shall the creation of (name of authority) be confirmed?"
Tex. Occupations Code § 555.005 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 555 / Section 555.005
§ 555.005. RECORDS OF COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

For each complaint received by the board, the board shall maintain information about parties to the complaint, including the complainant's identity, the subject matter of the complaint, a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint, and the disposition of the complaint.
Tex. Government Code § 661.026 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 661 / Section 661.026
§ 661.026. LIMITATION ON WITHDRAWALS.
Status: in_force

(a) A state employee may not withdraw time from the family leave pool in an amount that exceeds the lesser of:

(1) one-third of the total time in the pool; or

(2) 90 days.

(b) Subject to Subsection (a), the pool administrator shall determine the amount of time that an employee may withdraw from the pool.
Tex. Occupations Code § 453.207 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 453 / Section 453.207
§ 453.207. REEXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant who fails to pass an examination under Section 453.205 may retake the examination under the policies of the national testing entity.

(b) Before retaking an examination, the applicant must:

(1) submit to the board a reexamination application prescribed by the board; and

(2) pay a nonrefundable application fee prescribed by the executive council.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8455.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8455 / Section 8455.203
§ 8455.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 391.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 391 / Section 391.003
§ 391.003. PLACE DESIGNATIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) In this section, "place designation" means a special observance by the legislature that recognizes and honors an event or location in this state, including a municipality or county.

(b) The legislature may not assign the same place designation to more than one event or location.

(c) The legislature may not assign more than one place designation to any municipality, county, or other location. This subsection does not prohibit the legislature from assigning more than one place designation within a county.

(d) Before the legislature may assign a place designation to a municipality, county, or other location, the legislature must be presented by persons supporting the designation with:

(1) information related to the historical or cultural significance of the event or location to be designated; and

(2) documentation that a local chamber of commerce or a locally elected governmental body representing the municipality, county, or other location to be designated supports the designation.

(e) A place designation expires on the 10th anniversary of its designation. This subsection does not prevent the legislature from redesignating a place designation during or after the 10-year period.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081, Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3843.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3843 / Section 3843.007
§ 3843.007. ELIGIBILITY FOR REINVESTMENT ZONES.
Status: in_force

All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the City of Houston under Chapter 311, Tax Code.
Tex. Property Code § 23.003 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 23 / Section 23.003
§ 23.003. EFFECT ON FUTURE INTERESTS.
Status: in_force

A partition of real property involving an owner of a life estate or an estate for years and other owners of equal or greater estate does not prejudice the rights of an owner of a reversion or remainder interest.
Tex. Insurance Code § 544.204 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 544 / Section 544.204
§ 544.204. PAYMENT FOR DISEASE NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not require a health benefit plan issuer to pay benefits for fibrocystic breast disease.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1094.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1094 / Section 1094.058
§ 1094.058. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint a qualified person as district administrator.

(b) The board may appoint one or more assistant administrators.

(c) The district administrator and any assistant administrator serve at the will of the board and are entitled to the compensation determined by the board.

(d) On assuming the duties of district administrator, the administrator shall execute a bond payable to the district in an amount set by the board of not less than $5,000 that:

(1) is conditioned on the administrator performing the administrator's duties; and

(2) contains other conditions the board may require.
Tex. Tax Code § 171.077 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 171 / Section 171.077
§ 171.077. EXEMPTION--CREDIT UNION.
Status: in_force

A credit union incorporated under Subtitle D, Title 3, Finance Code, is exempted from the franchise tax.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3948.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3948 / Section 3948.202
§ 3948.202. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held in accordance with Section 3948.201, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:

(1) maintain and operate the district;

(2) construct or acquire improvements; or

(3) provide a service.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.

(c) Section 49.107(h), Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.185 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 241 / Section 241.185
§ 241.185. ASSIGNMENT OF LEVEL OF CARE DESIGNATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner, in consultation with the department, shall assign the appropriate level of care designation to each hospital that meets the minimum standards for that level of care. The executive commissioner shall evaluate separately the neonatal and maternal services provided at the hospital and assign the respective level of care designations accordingly.

(b) Every three years, the executive commissioner and the department shall review the level of care designations assigned to each hospital and, as necessary, assign a hospital a different level of care designation or remove the hospital's level of care designation.

(c) A hospital may request a change of designation at any time. On request under this subsection, the executive commissioner and the department shall review the hospital's request and, as necessary, change the hospital's level of care designation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 862.103 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 862 / Section 862.103
§ 862.103. REINSURANCE OR RESERVES REQUIRED FOR HOME WARRANTY INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurance company writing home warranty insurance in this state shall maintain reinsurance or unearned premium reserves on its policies in force.

(b) Reserves required by Subsection (a) shall be computed in the same manner and to the same extent as is fire insurance under Section 862.102.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1110.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1110 / Section 1110.005
§ 1110.005. 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. Health and Safety Code § 580.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 580 / Section 580.003
§ 580.003. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner by rule shall require each facility to which this chapter applies to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the county and municipality in which the facility is located and each local mental health authority and local behavioral health authority that operates in the county or municipality, as applicable, to outline the respective powers and duties of the parties with respect to inpatient competency restoration services.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2304.058 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2304 / Section 2304.058
§ 2304.058. MAINTENANCE OF REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director shall maintain each application for a certificate of registration and a copy of each certificate of registration in a convenient form that is available to the public.

(b) The executive director shall annually publish a list of:

(1) the name and address of each person registered under this chapter; and

(2) the name of each person whose registration has been revoked, suspended, or surrendered during the period and the specific date of the suspension, revocation, or surrender.
Tex. Insurance Code § 31.042 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 31 / Section 31.042
§ 31.042. DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall develop and implement policies that clearly define the respective responsibilities of the commissioner and the staff of the department.
Tex. Government Code § 501.151 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 501 / Section 501.151
§ 501.151. COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The committee shall maintain a file on each written complaint filed with the committee by a member of the general public. The file must include:

(1) the name of the person who filed the complaint;

(2) the date the complaint is received by the committee;

(3) the subject matter of the complaint;

(4) the name of each person contacted in relation to the complaint;

(5) a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint; and

(6) an explanation of the reason the file was closed, if the committee closed the file without taking action other than to investigate the complaint.

(b) The committee shall make information available describing its procedures for complaint investigation and resolution.

(c) The committee, at least quarterly until final disposition of the complaint, shall notify the person filing the complaint and each person who is a subject of the complaint of the status of the investigation unless the notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 604.102 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 604 / Section 604.102
§ 604.102. USE OF TITLE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who does not hold a certificate or temporary permit under this chapter as a respiratory care practitioner or whose certificate or permit has been suspended or revoked may not:

(1) use in connection with the person's practice:

(A) the words "respiratory care," "respiratory therapist," "respiratory care practitioner," "certified respiratory care practitioner," or "respiratory therapy technician";

(B) the letters "R.C.P."; or

(C) any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a respiratory care practitioner; or

(2) directly or by implication represent in any way that the person is a respiratory care practitioner.

(b) A person who holds a certificate or temporary permit to practice respiratory care under this chapter may use the title "respiratory care practitioner" and the abbreviation "R.C.P."
Tex. Education Code § 160.04 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 160 / Section 160.04
§ 160.04. GOVERNOR AS REPRESENTATIVE.
Status: in_force

The State of Texas shall be represented by the governor in all matters concerning the regional education program, and he shall have all powers necessary to effectuate the purposes of the compact including the power to make contracts with the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education for the education of Texas citizens in states other than Texas.
Tex. Local Government Code § 144.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 144 / Section 144.003
§ 144.003. ADMINISTRATION OF SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

The municipal treasurer, with the approval of the governing body of the municipality, shall establish the procedures for administering the system and may use the services of financial institutions, automated clearinghouses, and the federal government.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2102.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2102 / Section 2102.001
§ 2102.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Copyright owner" means the owner of a copyright of a nondramatic musical work recognized and enforceable under federal copyright laws (17 U.S.C. Section 101 et seq.).

(2) "Performing rights society" means an association or corporation that licenses the public performance of nondramatic musical works for copyright owners, including the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), and SESAC, Inc. (SESAC).

(3) "Proprietor" means the owner or operator of a retail establishment in this state where the public may assemble and where nondramatic musical works may be performed, broadcast, or otherwise transmitted, including a restaurant, inn, bar, tavern, or other similar place of business.

(4) "Royalty" means a fee payable to a performing rights society for public performance rights.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 13.303 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 13 / Section 13.303
§ 13.303. COOPERATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall cooperate with departments of the federal government and other departments of state and local government, including as a part of the state plan, water districts, river authorities, and special districts in outdoor recreation. The department shall issue rules and regulations to cooperate in the enforcement and administration of federal acts and rules and regulations.

(b) The department shall implement programs and coordinate with departments and agencies of the federal government, including the United States Border Patrol and the Drug Enforcement Administration, and other departments of state and local government, if necessary, to minimize environmental damage to any land under the control and custody of the department along this state's border with Mexico.
Tex. Insurance Code § 101.354 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 101 / Section 101.354
§ 101.354. BOND REQUIREMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), before an unauthorized person or insurer may file a pleading in an administrative proceeding of the department to which this subchapter applies, the person or insurer must, if required by statute, deposit cash or securities or file a bond with good and sufficient sureties approved by the commissioner in an amount determined by the commissioner as sufficient to pay any final order that may be entered in the proceeding.

(b) An unauthorized person or insurer must file the deposit required by this section with the chief clerk of the department.

(c) The commissioner may issue an order waiving the deposit or bond required by this section if the unauthorized person or insurer demonstrates to the commissioner's satisfaction that the person or insurer maintains sufficient available funds or securities in a state in the United States, in trust or otherwise, to satisfy any final order that may be entered in the proceeding.
Tex. Occupations Code § 205.055 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 205 / Section 205.055
§ 205.055. PRESIDING OFFICER.
Status: in_force

The governor shall designate an acupuncturist member of the acupuncture board as presiding officer. The presiding officer serves in that capacity at the will of the governor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1077.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1077 / Section 1077.105
§ 1077.105. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

The board may prescribe:

(1) the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and

(2) all accounting and control procedures.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 62.251 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 62 / Section 62.251
§ 62.251. REMOVING REGISTRATION INFORMATION WHEN DUTY TO REGISTER EXPIRES.
Status: in_force

(a) When a person is no longer required to register as a sex offender under this chapter, the department shall remove all information about the person from the sex offender registry.

(b) The duty to remove information under Subsection (a) arises if:

(1) the department has received notice from a local law enforcement authority under Subsection (c) or (d) that the person is no longer required to register or will no longer be required to renew registration and the department verifies the correctness of that information;

(2) the court having jurisdiction over the case for which registration is required requests removal and the department determines that the duty to register has expired; or

(3) the person or the person's representative requests removal and the department determines that the duty to register has expired.

(c) When a person required to register under this chapter appears before a local law enforcement authority to renew or modify registration information, the authority shall determine whether the duty to register has expired. If the authority determines that the duty to register has expired, the authority shall remove all information about the person from the sex offender registry and notify the department that the person's duty to register has expired.

(d) When a person required to register under this chapter appears before a local law enforcement authority to renew registration information, the authority shall determine whether the renewal is the final annual renewal of registration required by law. If the authority determines that the person's duty to register will expire before the next annual renewal is scheduled, the authority shall automatically remove all information about the person from the sex offender registry on expiration of the duty to register and notify the department that the information about the person has been removed from the registry.

(e) When the department has removed information under Subsection (a), the department shall notify all local law enforcement authorities that have provided registration information to the department about the person of the removal. A local law enforcement authority that receives notice from the department under this subsection shall remove all registration information about the person from its registry.

(f) When the department has removed information under Subsection (a), the department shall notify all public and private agencies or organizations to which it has provided registration information about the person of the removal. On receiving notice, the public or private agency or organization shall remove all registration information about the person from any registry the agency or organization maintains that is accessible to the public with or without charge.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4002.008 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4002 / Section 4002.008
§ 4002.008. STANDARDS FOR EXAMINATION PASS RATES; ANNUAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to insurance agent license examinations for limited and single lines licenses, including agent licenses issued under:

(1) Subchapters C and I, Chapter 4051; and

(2) Subchapters C and G, Chapter 4054.

(b) The commissioner or, at the commissioner's discretion, a vendor under contract with the department, shall review a license examination subject to this section if, during any 12-month period beginning on September 1 of a year, that examination exhibits an overall pass rate of less than 70 percent for first-time examinees.

(c) The department shall collect demographic information, including, race, gender, and national origin, from an individual taking a license examination subject to this section.

(d) The department shall compile an annual report based on the review required under Subsection (b). The report must indicate whether there was any disparity in the pass rate based on demographic information.

(e) The commissioner by rule may establish procedures as necessary to:

(1) collect demographic information necessary to implement this section; and

(2) ensure that a review required under Subsection (b) is conducted and the resulting report is prepared.

(f) The commissioner shall deliver the report prepared under Subsection (d) to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives not later than December 1 of each year.
Tex. Government Code § 71.036 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 71 / Section 71.036
§ 71.036. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The council may appoint a committee of at least three members to hold a public hearing.

(b) The committee may:

(1) order the production of books or other documents;

(2) require a report from a state court, including a court that is not a court of record;

(3) administer oaths; or

(4) take testimony.

(c) An officer of the council, either prior to or while sitting at a hearing, or a member of the council sitting at a hearing may issue a subpoena or similar order to a prospective witness under his official signature.

(d) The subpoena or similar order may be served by registered or certified mail or by an adult person.

(e) If a witness fails to comply with a subpoena or similar order issued as provided by this section, the council or its committee holding the hearing may request in writing that a district judge of the county of residence of the witness enforce its subpoena or similar order. When requested to enforce a subpoena or order as provided by this section, the district judge shall order compliance with the council's order by the same means that the judge may compel the appearance and testimony of witnesses in a trial in his own court.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 162.013 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 162 / Section 162.013
§ 162.013. INTEREST RATE.
Status: in_force

A loan under this chapter shall bear a fixed, variable, floating, or other rate or rates of interest determined by the board. The board may set the interest rate or rates to provide a margin over the rate paid by the board on its bonds issued under this chapter. The difference between the cost of the money to the board and the interest rate or rates charged to a veteran may be used in whole or in part to defray the expense of administering the program. To assure the maximum benefit of the program to the veteran, the board shall adopt rules relative to the fees, charges, and interest rates charged by the lending institutions on the financing of the home with money other than from the fund and shall limit to the maximum extent practical such fees, charges, and interest rates to those which would be collected by the lending institution in the normal course of its residential mortgage lending business.