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Tex. Family Code § 261.310 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 261 / Section 261.310
§ 261.310. INVESTIGATION STANDARDS.
Status: repealed

(a) The executive commissioner shall by rule develop and adopt standards for persons who investigate suspected child abuse or neglect at the state or local level. The standards shall encourage professionalism and consistency in the investigation of suspected child abuse or neglect.

(b) The standards must provide for a minimum number of hours of annual professional training for interviewers and investigators of suspected child abuse or neglect.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 , Sec. 86(10), eff. September 1, 2015.

(d) The standards shall:

(1) recommend that videotaped and audiotaped interviews be uninterrupted;

(2) recommend a maximum number of interviews with and examinations of a suspected victim;

(3) provide procedures to preserve evidence, including the original recordings of the intake telephone calls, original notes, videotapes, and audiotapes, for one year; and

(4) provide that an investigator of suspected child abuse or neglect make a reasonable effort to locate and inform each parent of a child of any report of abuse or neglect relating to the child.

(e) The department, in conjunction with the Department of Public Safety, shall provide to the department's residential child-care facility licensing investigators advanced training in investigative protocols and techniques.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1066.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1066 / Section 1066.060
§ 1066.060. ASSISTANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ATTORNEY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint qualified persons as:

(1) the assistant district administrator; and

(2) the attorney for the district.

(b) The attorney for the district and the assistant district administrator serve at the will of the board and are entitled to the compensation determined by the board.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 292A.103 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 292A / Section 292A.103
§ 292A.103. LOCAL PROVIDER PARTICIPATION FUND; AUTHORIZED USES OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

(a) Each county that collects a mandatory payment authorized under this chapter shall create a local provider participation fund.

(b) The local provider participation fund of a county consists of:

(1) all revenue received by the county attributable to mandatory payments authorized under this chapter, including any penalties and interest attributable to delinquent payments;

(2) money received from the Health and Human Services Commission as a refund of an intergovernmental transfer from the county to the state for the purpose of providing the nonfederal share of Medicaid supplemental payment program payments, provided that the intergovernmental transfer does not receive a federal matching payment; and

(3) the earnings of the fund.

(c) Money deposited to the local provider participation fund may be used only to:

(1) fund intergovernmental transfers from the county to the state to provide:

(A) the nonfederal share of a Medicaid supplemental payment program authorized under the state Medicaid plan, the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program waiver issued under Section 1115 of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1315), or a successor waiver program authorizing similar Medicaid supplemental payment programs; or

(B) payments to Medicaid managed care organizations that are dedicated for payment to hospitals;

(2) subsidize indigent programs;

(3) pay the administrative expenses of the county solely for activities under this chapter;

(4) refund a portion of a mandatory payment collected in error from a paying hospital; and

(5) refund to paying hospitals the proportionate share of money received by the county that is not used to fund the nonfederal share of Medicaid supplemental payment program payments.

(d) Money in the local provider participation fund may not be commingled with other county funds.

(e) An intergovernmental transfer of funds described by Subsection (c)(1) and any funds received by the county as a result of an intergovernmental transfer described by that subsection may not be used by the county or any other entity to expand Medicaid eligibility under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. No. 111-148) as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub. L. No. 111-152).
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 111.225 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 111 / Section 111.225
§ 111.225. MOTION TO DISSOLVE RECEIVERSHIP.
Status: in_force

A party whose property has been placed in the hands of a receiver may move to dissolve the receivership and discharge the receiver only on showing that the party has not wilfully violated nor allowed property owned or controlled by him to be used in violating the rule, order, or judgment or on other good cause shown.
Tex. Water Code § 62.073 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 62 / Section 62.073
§ 62.073. DISTRICT TREASURER.
Status: in_force

The county treasurer of the county of jurisdiction shall be treasurer of the district.
Tex. Election Code § 31.129 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 31 / Section 31.129
§ 31.129. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "election official" has the meaning assigned by Section 31.128.

(b) An election official may be liable to this state for a civil penalty if the official:

(1) is employed by or is an officer of this state or a political subdivision of this state; and

(2) violates a provision of this code.

(c) A civil penalty imposed under this section may include termination of the person's employment and loss of the person's employment benefits.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8499.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8499 / Section 8499.0304
§ 8499.0304. 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. Transportation Code § 225.239 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.239
§ 225.239. ARMY STAFF SERGEANT CLAY ALLEN CRAIG MEMORIAL BRIDGE.
Status: in_force

(a) The Farm to Market Road 2348 bridge in Titus County that is located on the portion of Farm to Market Road 2348 between State Highway 49 and United States Highway 67 is designated as the Army Staff Sergeant Clay Allen Craig Memorial Bridge.

(b) Subject to Section 225.021(c), the department shall:

(1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the Army Staff Sergeant Clay Allen Craig Memorial Bridge and any other appropriate information; and

(2) erect a marker at each end of the bridge.
Tex. Local Government Code § 51.015 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 51 / Section 51.015
§ 51.015. AUTHORITY TO HOLD, PURCHASE, LEASE, OR CONVEY PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) To carry out a municipal purpose, the municipality may take, hold, purchase, lease, grant, or convey property located in or outside the municipality.

(b) The governing body of the municipality may manage and control the property belonging to the municipality.
Tex. Insurance Code § 982.251 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 982 / Section 982.251
§ 982.251. TRUSTEED SURPLUS OF ALIEN INSURANCE COMPANY.
Status: in_force

The total value of an alien insurance company's general state deposits and trusteed assets less the total net amount of all the company's liabilities and reserves in the United States, as determined in accordance with Section 982.252, is the company's trusteed surplus in the United States.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 775.116 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 775 / Section 775.116
§ 775.116. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The fire marshal shall file in court a complaint charging arson, attempted arson, conspiracy to defraud, or any other related crime against a person the fire marshal believes to be guilty.

(b) The fire marshal shall file charges in court against a witness who refuses to cooperate with the investigation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3803.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3803 / Section 3803.106
§ 3803.106. PLANS FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may develop and implement one or more plans for workforce development services. The services may include:

(1) job training;

(2) workforce education;

(3) financing of special educational opportunities; or

(4) other projects that promote workforce development.

(b) To assist in implementing a plan for workforce development services, the district may:

(1) accept a donation, grant, or loan from any person;

(2) work with a school at any level;

(3) work with any person that provides workforce development money or projects; or

(4) participate with any other entity.
Tex. Government Code § 661.201 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 661 / Section 661.201
§ 661.201. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Sick leave for employees of the legislative branch, including employees of the lieutenant governor, is determined as follows:

(1) for employees of either house of the legislature, a member of the legislature, or the lieutenant governor, by the presiding officer of the appropriate house of the legislature; and

(2) for employees of a legislative agency, by the administrative head of the agency.

(b) An employee of an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, is eligible to accrue or take paid sick leave under this subchapter only if the employee:

(1) is employed to work at least 20 hours per week for a period of at least four and one-half months; and

(2) is not employed in a position for which the employee is required to be a student as a condition of the employment.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3839.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3839 / Section 3839.001
§ 3839.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district.

(2) "District" means the Towne Lake Management District.
Tex. Estates Code § 305.201 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 305 / Section 305.201
§ 305.201. PERSONAL OR AUTHORIZED CORPORATE SURETIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The surety or sureties on a bond may be personal or authorized corporate sureties.

(b) A bond with sureties who are individuals must have at least two sureties, each of whom must:

(1) execute an affidavit in the manner provided by this subchapter; and

(2) own property in this state, excluding property exempt by law, that the judge is satisfied is sufficient to qualify the person as a surety as required by law.

(c) A bond with an authorized corporate surety is only required to have one surety, except as provided by law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3801.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3801 / Section 3801.107
§ 3801.107. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8036.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8036 / Section 8036.0501
§ 8036.0501. 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. Government Code § 30.01056 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.01056
§ 30.01056. COURT REPORTER.
Status: repealed

(a) The presiding judge shall appoint the court reporter under Section 30.00010.

(b) to (d) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(27), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Tex. Government Code § 665.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 665 / Section 665.002
§ 665.002. INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY BE IMPEACHED.
Status: in_force

An individual may be removed from an office or a position by impeachment in the manner provided by the constitution and this chapter if the individual is:

(1) a state officer;

(2) a head of a state department or state institution; or

(3) a member, regent, trustee, or commissioner having control or management of a state institution or enterprise.
Tex. Occupations Code § 111.002 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 111 / Section 111.002
§ 111.002. INFORMED CONSENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A treating physician, dentist, or health professional who provides or facilitates the use of telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, or telehealth services shall ensure that the informed consent of the patient, or another appropriate individual authorized to make health care treatment decisions for the patient, is obtained before telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, or telehealth services are provided.

(b) A dentist who delegates a teledentistry dental service shall ensure that the informed consent of the patient includes disclosure to the patient that the dentist has delegated the service.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.046 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.046
§ 32.046. SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES RELATED TO THE PROVISION OF PHARMACY PRODUCTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules governing sanctions and penalties that apply to a provider who participates in the vendor drug program or is enrolled as a network pharmacy provider of a managed care organization contracting with the commission under Chapter 540, Government Code, or its subcontractor and who submits an improper claim for reimbursement under the program.

(b) The commission shall notify each provider in the vendor drug program that the provider is subject to sanctions and penalties for submitting an improper claim.
Tex. Labor Code § 52.022 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 52 / Section 52.022
§ 52.022. OFFENSE; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 52.021.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 91.028 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.028
§ 91.028. SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may provide services to children with visual impairments to supplement the services provided by other state agencies if the department determines that the provision of the services is appropriate and that the services will assist the children in achieving financial self-sufficiency and a fuller and richer life. It is the intention of the legislature that all state agencies concerned with children with visual impairments cooperate fully to achieve this purpose.

(b) The executive commissioner shall establish, by rule, the income level at which the Medicaid eligibility of a client applying for services under Subsection (a) shall be verified.

(c) The department shall verify the Medicaid eligibility of a client applying for services under Subsection (a) whose income level is equal to or less than the income level established by the executive commissioner under Subsection (b).

(d) The department shall verify the Medicaid eligibility of a client who is required by the department to apply for Medicaid not later than the 90th day after the date the application for services from the department under Subsection (a) is made.

(e) In verifying Medicaid eligibility, an employee of the department shall:

(1) examine appropriate state or private Medicaid eligibility databases; and

(2) record on each client's case records whether Medicaid eligibility was verified, the source of the verification, and the date of the verification.

(f) Except as provided by Subsection (g), a person may not solicit, disclose, receive, use, or knowingly permit the use of records or other information concerning an applicant for or recipient of children's program services that is directly or indirectly acquired by an officer or employee of the state or its political subdivisions in the course of the officer's or employee's official duties.

(g) A person may use the information provided under Subsection (f) in accordance with department rules only for purposes directly connected with the administration of the children's program and for the investigation of a complaint filed against an agency, employee, or contracted provider of services.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.464 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.464
§ 2054.464. SURVEY; REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt guidelines regarding:

(1) an electronic and information resources state agency survey; and

(2) state agency reporting requirements for implementation of this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1101.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.101
§ 1101.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.
Status: in_force

The district has full responsibility for operating hospital facilities and for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants.
Tex. Insurance Code § 751.302 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 751 / Section 751.302
§ 751.302. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual who is a member of the market conduct surveillance personnel has a conflict of interest, either directly or indirectly, if the individual is affiliated with the management of, has been employed by, or owns a pecuniary interest in an insurer subject to an examination conducted under this chapter.

(b) This section may not be construed to automatically preclude the individual from being:

(1) a policyholder or claimant under an insurance policy;

(2) a grantee of a mortgage or similar instrument on the individual's residence from a regulated entity if done under customary terms and in the ordinary course of business;

(3) an investment owner in shares of regulated diversified investment companies; or

(4) a settlor or beneficiary of a blind trust into which any otherwise permissible holdings have been placed.
Tex. Local Government Code § 504.301 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 504 / Section 504.301
§ 504.301. DELIVERY AND GENERAL USE OF TAX PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

On the authorizing municipality's receipt from the comptroller of the proceeds of the sales and use tax imposed under this chapter, the authorizing municipality shall deliver the proceeds to the Type A corporation for use in carrying out the corporation's functions.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 506.018 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 506 / Section 506.018
§ 506.018. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A facility operator may not violate this chapter, commission rules adopted under this chapter, or an order issued under this chapter.

(b) The commission may enforce this chapter under Chapter 7, Water Code, including by issuing an administrative order that assesses a penalty or orders a corrective action.
Tex. Government Code § 662.045 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 662 / Section 662.045
§ 662.045. FATHER OF TEXAS DAY.
Status: in_force

(a) November 3 is Father of Texas Day in memory of Stephen F. Austin, the great pioneer patriot and the real and true Father of Texas.

(b) Father of Texas Day shall be regularly observed by appropriate and patriotic programs in the public schools and other places to properly commemorate the birthday of Stephen F. Austin and to inspire a greater love for this beloved state.
Tex. Transportation Code § 56.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 56 / Section 56.002
§ 56.002. SHIP CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The ship channel improvement revolving fund is an account in the general revenue fund. The fund is administered by the commission.

(b) The following money shall be credited to the fund:

(1) money the commission receives as a gift, grant, or donation for a purpose of this chapter;

(2) money appropriated to the commission for the purposes of this chapter;

(3) money received by the commission for the repayment of a loan made by the program established under Section 56.003;

(4) proceeds of bonds issued under Section 56.004; and

(5) interest earned on deposits and investments of the fund.

(c) Money in the fund may be appropriated only to the commission for the purposes of administering the fund and the program established under Section 56.003.

(d) The financial transactions of the fund are subject to audit by the state auditor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7960A.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7960A / Section 7960A.0106
§ 7960A.0106. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Family Code § 154.064 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 154 / Section 154.064
§ 154.064. MEDICAL SUPPORT AND DENTAL SUPPORT FOR CHILD PRESUMPTIVELY PROVIDED BY OBLIGOR.
Status: in_force

The guidelines for support of a child are based on the assumption that the court will order the obligor to provide medical support and dental support for the child in addition to the amount of child support calculated in accordance with those guidelines.
Tex. Family Code § 159.101 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 159 / Section 159.101
§ 159.101. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.004
§ 2054.004. DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

The Department of Information Resources is an agency of the state.
Tex. Government Code § 601.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 601 / Section 601.001
§ 601.001. DELIVERY OF CERTAIN BOOKS, PAPERS, AND DOCUMENTS TO SUCCESSOR.
Status: in_force

(a) On leaving office, an officer shall deliver all books, papers, and documents relating to the office to the officer's successor.

(b) In this section, "officer" includes:

(1) each officer selected under the laws of this state; and

(2) a member of a board or commission created by state law.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 2B.0113 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 2B / Section 2B.0113
§ 2B.0113. BODY WORN CAMERA RECORDINGS; REQUEST FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL DECISION REGARDING PUBLIC INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 552.301(b), Government Code, a governmental body's request for a decision from the attorney general about whether a requested body worn camera recording falls within an exception to public disclosure is considered timely if made not later than the 20th business day after the date of receipt of the written request.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 552.301(d), Government Code, a governmental body's response to a requestor regarding a requested body worn camera recording is considered timely if made not later than the 20th business day after the date of receipt of the written request.

(c) Notwithstanding Section 552.301(e), Government Code, a governmental body's submission to the attorney general of the information required by that subsection regarding a requested body worn camera recording is considered timely if made not later than the 25th business day after the date of receipt of the written request.

(d) Notwithstanding Section 552.301(e-1), Government Code, a governmental body's submission to a requestor of the information required by that subsection regarding a requested body worn camera recording is considered timely if made not later than the 25th business day after the date of receipt of the written request.