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Tex. Insurance Code § 823.256 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 823 / Section 823.256
§ 823.256. COMMISSIONER'S APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT.
Status: in_force

With the prior approval of the commissioner, a domestic insurer may invest any amount in the securities of one or more affiliates if after the investment the insurer's policyholders' surplus is reasonable in relation to the insurer's outstanding liabilities and adequate to its financial needs.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2201.006 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2201 / Section 2201.006
§ 2201.006. AUTHORITY OF COMMISSIONER.
Status: in_force

(a) To enforce the laws of this state, the commissioner may use any authority provided by this code that is not specifically preempted by the Product Liability Risk Retention Act of 1981, as amended by the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 (15 U.S.C. Section 3901 et seq.), including the authority to investigate, issue a subpoena, conduct a deposition or hearing, issue an order, and impose a penalty.

(b) The commissioner shall rely on the procedural laws and rules of this state with regard to an investigation, an administrative proceeding, or litigation.
Tex. Water Code § 51.158 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.158
§ 51.158. ELECTION TO APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The electors of the district shall vote to approve every contract involving the payment of construction charges to the United States. The provisions of this chapter relating to the election to approve the validation of district bonds shall be followed, including the prosecution of an action in court to determine the validity of the contract.

(b) The notice of election shall state the maximum amount, exclusive of operation and maintenance charges, water rental charges, interest, and penalties, payable by the district to the United States under the contract.

(c) The ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "The contract with the United States and levy of taxes to make payments under the contract." This is the only proposition which may appear on the ballot.
Tex. Occupations Code § 802.106 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 802 / Section 802.106
§ 802.106. LICENSE RENEWAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensed breeder may renew the person's license by:

(1) submitting a renewal application to the department on the form prescribed by the department;

(2) complying with any other renewal requirements adopted by the department; and

(3) paying the required fee.

(b) A person whose license has expired may not engage in activities that require a license until the license has been renewed.

(c) The department may not renew the license of a person if the person is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter at the time of renewal.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1072.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1072 / Section 1072.110
§ 1072.110. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

In exercising the power of eminent domain, if the board requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction of any railroad, highway, pipeline, or electric transmission and electric distribution, telegraph, or telephone line, conduit, pole, or facility, the district shall pay the actual cost of that activity to provide a comparable replacement, without enhancement of facilities, after deducting the net salvage value derived from the old facility.
Tex. Transportation Code § 552A.0003 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 552A / Section 552A.0003
§ 552A.0003. OPERATOR OF PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may operate a personal delivery device under this subchapter only if:

(1) the person is a business entity; and

(2) a human who is an agent of the business entity has the capability to monitor or exercise physical control over the navigation and operation of the device.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), when a personal delivery device operated by a business entity is engaged, the business entity is considered to be the operator of the device solely for the purpose of assessing compliance with applicable traffic laws.

(c) When a personal delivery device operated by a business entity is engaged and an agent of the entity controls the device in a manner that is outside the scope of the agent's office or employment, the agent is considered to be the operator of the device.

(d) A person is not considered to be the operator of a personal delivery device solely because the person:

(1) requests a delivery or service provided by the device; or

(2) dispatches the device.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7920A.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7920A / Section 7920A.0501
§ 7920A.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. Property Code § 121.004 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 121 / Section 121.004
§ 121.004. RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES.
Status: in_force

A pension trust may continue for as long as is necessary to accomplish the purposes of the trust and is not invalid under the rule against perpetuities or any other law restricting or limiting the duration of a trust.
Tex. Transportation Code § 621.503 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 621 / Section 621.503
§ 621.503. PROHIBITION OF LOADING MORE THAN SIZE OR WEIGHT LIMITATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not load, or cause to be loaded, a vehicle for operation on a public highway of this state that exceeds the height, width, length, or weight limitations for operation of that vehicle provided by this subtitle.

(b) Intent to violate a weight limitation is presumed if the weight of the loaded vehicle is heavier than the applicable axle or gross weight limit by 15 percent or more.

(c) This section does not apply to the loading of an agricultural or a forestry commodity before the commodity is changed in processing from its natural state.

(d) A violation of this section is subject to administrative enforcement under Subchapter N, Chapter 623, except that administrative enforcement may not be imposed on a person described by Subsection (a) if the person is an entity or is owned by the same entity that operated the loaded vehicle and has been assessed a criminal penalty under this subtitle for a violation associated with the load.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 17.901 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 17 / Section 17.901
§ 17.901. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Performing musical group" means a vocal or instrumental group seeking to engage in a live musical performance.

(2) "Recording group" means a vocal or instrumental group of which one or more members:

(A) has released a sound recording under that group's name for commercial purposes; and

(B) has a legal right to use or operate under the group's name without abandoning the name or affiliation with the group.

(3) "Sound recording" means musical, spoken, or other sounds recorded on a tangible medium, including a disc, tape, or phonograph record.
Tex. Local Government Code § 111.040 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 111 / Section 111.040
§ 111.040.
Status: in_force

Sec. 111.040. APPROVED BUDGET FILED WITH OFFICERS: POSTING ON INTERNET. (a) On final approval of the budget by the commissioners court, the court shall:

(1) file a copy of the budget with the county auditor and the county clerk; and

(2) if the county maintains an Internet website, take action to ensure that:

(A) a copy of the budget, including the cover page, is posted on the website; and

(B) the record vote described by Section 111.039(d)(2) is posted on the website at least until the first anniversary of the date the budget is adopted.

(b) The commissioners court shall take action to ensure that the cover page of the budget is amended to include the property tax rates required by Section 111.039(d)(3) for the current fiscal year if the rates are not included on the cover page when the budget is filed with the county clerk. The commissioners court shall file an amended cover page with the county clerk and take action to ensure that the amended cover page is posted on the county's website.
Tex. Occupations Code § 801.402 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 801 / Section 801.402
§ 801.402. GENERAL GROUNDS FOR LICENSE DENIAL OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Status: in_force

A person is subject to denial of a license or to disciplinary action under Section 801.401 if the person:

(1) presents to the board dishonest or fraudulent evidence of the person's qualifications;

(2) commits fraud or deception in the examination process or to obtain a license;

(3) is chronically or habitually intoxicated, chemically dependent, or addicted to drugs;

(4) engages in dishonest or illegal practices in, or connected with, the practice of veterinary medicine or the practice of equine dentistry;

(5) is convicted of a felony under the laws of this state, another state, or the United States;

(6) engages in practices or conduct that violates the board's rules of professional conduct;

(7) permits another to use the person's license to practice veterinary medicine or to practice equine dentistry in this state;

(8) fraudulently issues a health certificate, vaccination certificate, test chart, or other form used in the practice of veterinary medicine or the practice of equine dentistry that relates to the presence or absence of animal disease;

(9) issues a false certificate relating to the sale for human consumption of inedible animal products;

(10) commits fraud in connection with the application or reporting of a test of animal disease;

(11) pays or receives a kickback, rebate, bonus, or other remuneration for treating an animal or for referring a client to another provider of veterinary or equine dental services or goods;

(12) performs or prescribes unnecessary or unauthorized treatment;

(13) orders a prescription drug or controlled substance for the treatment of an animal without first establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship;

(14) refuses to admit a board representative to inspect the person's client and patient records and business premises during regular business hours;

(15) fails to keep the person's equipment and business premises in a sanitary condition;

(16) commits gross malpractice or a pattern of acts that indicate consistent malpractice, negligence, or incompetence in the practice of veterinary medicine or the practice of equine dentistry;

(17) is subject to disciplinary action in another jurisdiction, including the suspension, probation, or revocation of a license to practice veterinary medicine or to practice equine dentistry issued by another jurisdiction;

(18) is convicted for an offense under Section 42.09, 42.091, or 42.092, Penal Code;

(19) represents the person as a veterinarian without a license issued under this chapter;

(20) practices veterinary medicine or assists in the practice of veterinary medicine without a license issued under this chapter; or

(21) violates Section 801.353 or a rule adopted by the board related to confidentiality.
Tex. Water Code § 11.172 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 11 / Section 11.172
§ 11.172. GENERAL PRINCIPLE.
Status: in_force

A permit, certified filing, or certificate of adjudication is subject to cancellation in whole or part for 10 years nonuse as provided by this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8345.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8345 / Section 8345.006
§ 8345.006. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating 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. Government Code § 2104.014 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2104 / Section 2104.014
§ 2104.014. RULES.
Status: in_force

A conservator may adopt and enforce rules necessary to administer the conservatorship for which the conservator is appointed under this chapter. A conservator may adopt initial rules on an emergency basis for the period prescribed by Section 2001.034 if the conservator determines that rules with immediate effect are necessary to ameliorate the effect of the gross fiscal mismanagement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9011.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9011 / Section 9011.058
§ 9011.058. ANNEXED TERRITORY'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISTRICT DEBT OR TAXES.
Status: in_force

The annexed territory shall bear the territory's proportionate share of all debt or taxes owed, contracted, or authorized by the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9037.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9037 / Section 9037.107
§ 9037.107. WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE.
Status: in_force

The district may not construct any water or wastewater improvement unless the plans and specifications for the improvement have been approved by Comal County, the City of Bulverde, and any wholesale provider of water or wastewater treatment to the district.
Tex. Estates Code § 305.160 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 305 / Section 305.160
§ 305.160. INCREASED OR ADDITIONAL BONDS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter regarding the deposit of cash and securities govern, to the extent the provisions may be applicable, the court orders to be entered when:

(1) one of the following circumstances occurs:

(A) estate property has been authorized to be sold or rented;

(B) money has been borrowed on estate property; or

(C) real property, or an interest in real property, has been authorized to be leased for mineral development or subjected to unitization; and

(2) the general bond has been found to be insufficient.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8134.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8134 / Section 8134.109
§ 8134.109. ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

A municipality may annex the original district, or a new district that is created as a result of a division of the district under Section 8134.102 or 8134.103, only after:

(1) the district has installed at least 90 percent of all works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances necessary and adequate to:

(A) provide service to the proposed development within the district;

(B) accomplish the purposes for which the district was created; and

(C) exercise the powers provided by general law and this chapter; or

(2) at least 20 years have elapsed since the creation of the district was confirmed at an election held under Section 8134.023.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2205.156 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2205 / Section 2205.156
§ 2205.156. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall:

(1) approve contracts, other than liability insurance contracts issued by the pool to child-care facilities; and

(2) adopt premium rate schedules and policy forms for the pool.

(b) The board may:

(1) adopt rules as necessary for the operation of the pool;

(2) delegate specific responsibilities to the pool manager; and

(3) with the department's approval, amend the plan of operation as necessary to ensure the orderly management and operation of the pool.
Tex. Water Code § 57.339 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 57 / Section 57.339
§ 57.339. CLAIMS NOT APPROVED BEFORE DISTRICT WAS DISSOLVED.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who has a claim or judgment against the district which was not approved by the commissioners before the district was dissolved may collect on the claim only by following the procedure prescribed in this section and Sections 57.340-57.342 of this code.

(b) The person must present the claim, duly verified, to the trustees within six months after the day the commissioners court approves the bond of the trustees.

(c) The trustees shall examine the claim, and if the trustees find that the claim is correct, they shall allow it. If the trustees allow the claim, the person making the claim must file it with the county clerk not less than 20 days before the beginning of the regular session of the commissioners court that follows the date the trustees allowed the claim.

(d) If the trustees find that it would be unjust for them to allow a claim, they shall endorse on the claim their refusal to allow it, and the person making the claim may sue the trustees for the amount he claims in any court of competent jurisdiction in the county.

(e) If the trustees find that it would be unjust for them to allow part of the claim, they shall endorse on the claim the parts of it they allow and the parts they disallow. The person making the claim may either waive his claim to the part disallowed and file the claim with the commissioners court or refuse to waive his claim to the part disallowed, withdraw the claim from the trustees, and sue the trustees for the amount he claims.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6913.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6913 / Section 6913.053
§ 6913.053. PETITION FOR ANNEXATION; BOARD DETERMINATION AND RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Territory may be annexed to the district under this subchapter if a petition requesting annexation is filed with the board.

(b) The petition must:

(1) be signed by:

(A) 50 registered voters of the territory proposed to be annexed who own taxable property in that territory; or

(B) a majority of the registered voters of that territory who own taxable property in that territory; and

(2) describe the territory proposed to be annexed by metes and bounds.

(c) If the board determines that the petition complies with Subsection (b), that the annexation would be in the district's interest, and that the district will be able to supply water to the proposed territory, the board shall:

(1) adopt a resolution requesting that the commissioners court annex the territory to the district and stating any conditions for annexation of the territory; and

(2) deliver a certified copy of the resolution and of the petition to the commissioners court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7915.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7915 / Section 7915.153
§ 7915.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Transportation Code § 454.022 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 454 / Section 454.022
§ 454.022. NOTICE OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE.
Status: in_force

Before adopting an ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds or notes under this chapter, the governing body of a municipality shall give notice of the time when the ordinance is to be adopted. The notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality, in at least two issues, with the first publication occurring at least 14 days before the date on which the ordinance is to be adopted.
Tex. Labor Code § 101.120 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 101 / Section 101.120
§ 101.120. REPORTS.
Status: in_force

A labor union required to file reports with the United States Secretary of Labor under Section 201, Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (29 U.S.C. Section 431) or a successor statute shall file a copy of each report with the secretary of state not later than the 30th day after the date the report was filed with the secretary of labor.
Tex. Transportation Code § 131.012 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 131 / Section 131.012
§ 131.012. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

A corporation chartered for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, maintaining, or operating lines of electric railway between municipalities in this state for the transportation of freight, passengers, or both freight and passengers may:

(1) exercise the power of eminent domain with all the rights and powers granted by law to a railroad company; and

(2) enter, condemn, and appropriate land, right-of-way, easements, or other property of any person or corporation to acquire:

(A) right-of-way on which to construct and operate lines of railway for the acquiring corporation; or

(B) sites for depots or power plants.
Tex. Finance Code § 156.105 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 156 / Section 156.105
§ 156.105. STANDARD FORMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The finance commission by rule shall adopt one or more standard forms for use by a residential mortgage loan originator sponsored by and conducting business for a licensed or registered residential mortgage loan company under this chapter in representing that an applicant for a residential mortgage loan is preapproved or has prequalified for the loan.

(b) The finance commission shall adopt rules requiring a residential mortgage loan originator licensed under Chapter 157 to use the forms adopted by the finance commission under Subsection (a).
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 200.255 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 200 / Section 200.255
§ 200.255. RECORD DATE FOR WRITTEN CONSENT TO ACTION.
Status: in_force

The record date provided in accordance with Section 6.102(a) may not be more than 10 days after the date on which the trust managers adopt the resolution setting the record date.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8184.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8184 / Section 8184.151
§ 8184.151. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) 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 a road project authorized by Section 8184.103.

(b) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(c) 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. Business & Commerce Code § 57.003 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 57 / Section 57.003
§ 57.003. WAIVER OF CHAPTER VOID.
Status: in_force

An attempted waiver of a provision of this chapter or of the application of this chapter is void.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1110.059 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1110 / Section 1110.059
§ 1110.059. BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH.
Status: in_force

(a) Each director shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $1,000 that is:

(1) payable to the district; and

(2) conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.

(b) Each director's bond and constitutional oath of office must be deposited with the district's depository bank for safekeeping.
Tex. Water Code § 55.244 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.244
§ 55.244. JUDICIAL NOTICE OF RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Status: in_force

The courts shall take judicial notice of rules and regulations made and adopted under this subchapter. The rules and regulations shall be considered to be similar in nature to valid penal ordinances of a city.