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Tex. Labor Code § 408.025 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 408 / Section 408.025
§ 408.025. REPORTS AND RECORDS REQUIRED FROM HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner by rule shall adopt requirements for reports and records that are required to be filed with the division or provided to the injured employee, the employee's attorney, or the insurance carrier by a health care provider.

(a-1) A treating doctor may delegate to a physician assistant who is licensed to practice in this state under Chapter 204, Occupations Code, or an advanced practice registered nurse who is licensed to practice in this state under Chapter 301, Occupations Code, the authority to complete and sign a work status report regarding an injured employee's ability to return to work. The delegating treating doctor is responsible for the acts of the physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse under this subsection.

(b) The commissioner by rule shall adopt requirements for reports and records that are to be made available by a health care provider to another health care provider to prevent unnecessary duplication of tests and examinations.

(c) The treating doctor is responsible for maintaining efficient utilization of health care.

(d) On the request of an injured employee, the employee's attorney, or the insurance carrier, a health care provider shall furnish records relating to treatment or hospitalization for which compensation is being sought. The division may regulate the charge for furnishing a report or record, but the charge may not be less than the fair and reasonable charge for furnishing the report or record. A health care provider may disclose to the insurance carrier of an affected employer records relating to the diagnosis or treatment of the injured employee without the authorization of the injured employee to determine the amount of payment or the entitlement to payment.
Tex. Election Code § 17.003 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 17 / Section 17.003
§ 17.003. PETITION FOR REVIEW.
Status: in_force

(a) A party desiring to appeal under this chapter must file a petition for review in the district court not later than the 30th day after the date the adverse decision is issued.

(b) Citation is issued and served in the manner provided by law for civil suits generally.
Tex. Transportation Code § 472.036 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 472 / Section 472.036
§ 472.036. INTERNET BROADCAST AND ARCHIVE OF OPEN MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

In a manner that complies with Section 551.128(c), Government Code, a metropolitan planning organization that serves one or more counties with a population of 350,000 or more shall broadcast over the Internet live video and audio of each open meeting held by the policy board. Subsequently, the organization shall make available through the organization's Internet website archived video and audio for each meeting for which live video and audio was provided under this section.
Tex. Government Code § 2008.053 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2008 / Section 2008.053
§ 2008.053. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR NEGOTIATED RULEMAKINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) After considering the convener's recommendation and report, a state agency that intends to engage in negotiated rulemaking shall publish timely notice of its intent in appropriate media and file timely notice of its intent with the secretary of state for publication in the Texas Register. The notice must include:

(1) a statement that the agency intends to engage in negotiated rulemaking;

(2) a description of the subject and scope of the rule to be developed;

(3) a description of the known issues to be considered in developing the rule;

(4) a list of the interests that are likely to be affected by the proposed rule;

(5) a list of the individuals the agency proposes to appoint to the negotiated rulemaking committee to represent the agency and affected interests;

(6) a request for comments on the proposal to engage in negotiated rulemaking and on the proposed membership of the negotiated rulemaking committee; and

(7) a description of the procedure through which a person who will be significantly affected by the proposed rule may, before the agency establishes the negotiated rulemaking committee, apply to the agency for membership on the committee or nominate another to represent the person's interests on the committee.

(b) A state agency that intends to proceed with the rulemaking process after receiving the report of the negotiated rulemaking committee shall announce in a statement accompanying the notice of a proposed rule required by Subchapter B, Chapter 2001, that:

(1) negotiated rulemaking was used in developing the proposed rule; and

(2) the report of the negotiated rulemaking committee is public information and the location at which the report is available to the public.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5012.0051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5012 / Section 5012.0051
§ 5012.0051. COMMISSION; TERMS; ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority is governed by a commission composed of five elected commissioners.

(b) Commissioners serve staggered two-year terms, with two commissioners elected in each even-numbered year and three commissioners elected in each odd-numbered year.

(c) The commission:

(1) is the authority's governing body; and

(2) has the powers conferred on navigation and canal commissioners of navigation districts and the commissioners court by the Water Code.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 134.051 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 134 / Section 134.051
§ 134.051. PERMIT REQUIRED FOR OPERATION.
Status: in_force

A person may not conduct a surface coal mining operation in this state without first obtaining a permit for that operation from the commission under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 25.2011 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.2011
§ 25.2011. ROCKWALL COUNTY.
Status: in_force

Rockwall County has the following statutory county courts:

(1) the County Court at Law No. 1 of Rockwall County; and

(2) the County Court at Law No. 2 of Rockwall County.
Tex. Government Code § 30.00566 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.00566
§ 30.00566. COURT REPORTER.
Status: repealed

(a) The clerk of the court shall appoint the court reporter under Section 30.00010.

(b) to (d) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(14), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8446.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8446 / Section 8446.004
§ 8446.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8446.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 130.004 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 130 / Section 130.004
§ 130.004. IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

When a county tax assessor-collector receives a check or credit card invoice as conditional payment of a fee or tax, the assessor-collector shall require adequate identification of the maker and note on the check or invoice or otherwise record the type of identification of the maker and information from the identification to assist in locating the maker in the event the check or invoice is not honored.
Tex. Government Code § 549.0001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 549 / Section 549.0001
§ 549.0001. BULK PURCHASING WITH ANOTHER STATE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND OTHER MEDICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subsection (b), the commission and each health and human services agency the executive commissioner authorizes may enter into an agreement with one or more other states for the joint bulk purchasing of prescription drugs and other medications to be used in Medicaid, the child health plan program, or another program under the commission's authority.

(b) A joint bulk purchasing agreement may not be entered into until:

(1) the commission determines that entering into the agreement would be feasible and cost-effective; and

(2) if appropriated money would be spent under the proposed agreement, the governor and the Legislative Budget Board grant prior approval to spend appropriated money under the proposed agreement.

(c) In determining the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of entering into a joint bulk purchasing agreement, the commission shall identify:

(1) the most cost-effective existing joint bulk purchasing agreement; and

(2) any potential groups of states with which this state could enter into a new cost-effective joint bulk purchasing agreement.

(d) If a joint bulk purchasing agreement is entered into, the commission shall adopt procedures applicable to an agreement and joint purchase described by this section. The procedures must ensure that this state receives:

(1) all prescription drugs and other medications purchased with money provided by this state; and

(2) an equitable share of any price benefits resulting from the joint bulk purchase.
Tex. Insurance Code § 887.358 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 887 / Section 887.358
§ 887.358. PAYMENT OF TAXES ON MORTUARY FUND INCOME.
Status: in_force

An association may pay from a mortuary fund any taxes that are assessed against income on the fund and required to be paid by the association.
Tex. Occupations Code § 108.052 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 108 / Section 108.052
§ 108.052. DENIAL OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

A licensing authority shall deny an application for a license as a health care professional for an applicant who:

(1) is required to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure;

(2) has been previously convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the commission of a felony offense involving the use or threat of force; or

(3) has been previously convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the commission of an offense:

(A) under Section 22.011, 22.02, 22.021, or 22.04, Penal Code, or an offense under the laws of another state or federal law that is equivalent to an offense under one of those sections;

(B) committed:

(i) when the applicant held a license as a health care professional in this state or another state; and

(ii) in the course of providing services within the scope of the applicant's license; and

(C) in which the victim of the offense was a patient of the applicant.
Tex. Occupations Code § 162.152 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 162 / Section 162.152
§ 162.152. ASSOCIATIONS.
Status: in_force

Each provision of this subchapter that applies to a health care entity also applies to an association that represents federally qualified health centers. For purposes of this section, "federally qualified health center" has the meaning assigned by 42 U.S.C. Section 1396d(l)(2)(B), as amended.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 301.165 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 301 / Section 301.165
§ 301.165. MONITOR OF PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation may monitor any program under conditions the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation determines advisable.
Tex. Occupations Code § 351.303 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 351 / Section 351.303
§ 351.303. NOTICE OF LICENSE EXPIRATION.
Status: in_force

Not later than the 30th day before the date a person's license is to expire, the board shall send written notice of the impending license expiration to the person at the person's last known address according to board records.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7917.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7917 / Section 7917.202
§ 7917.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Auxiliary Water Laws § 7856 — TX Code / Code wl / Chapter 3 / Section 7856
§ 7856. MAINTENANCE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

After the full and final completion of all improvements of the district, and after payment of all expenses incurred under this chapter, the directors are authorized to use the funds remaining in the Construction and Maintenance Fund for the best interest of such district in the preservation, upkeep, repair and reconstruction of the works of such district.
Tex. Government Code § 795.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 795 / Section 795.002
§ 795.002. STATE POLICY REGARDING AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of this state to encourage sister-city agreements between governmental entities and countries that are allies of the United States, including countries designated as major non-NATO allies under federal law and the Republic of China, commonly known as Taiwan, and communities located in those countries.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8857.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8857 / Section 8857.055
§ 8857.055. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

If there is a vacancy on the board, the remaining directors shall appoint a director to serve the remainder of the term.
Tex. Labor Code § 207.0212 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 207 / Section 207.0212
§ 207.0212. ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN PERSONS UNEMPLOYED BECAUSE OF DISASTER.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "disaster unemployment assistance benefits" means benefits authorized under Section 410, Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Section 5177), and rules adopted under that section.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 207.021, the governor, by executive order, may suspend the waiting period requirement imposed under Section 207.021(a)(8) to authorize an individual to receive benefits for that waiting period if the individual:

(1) is unemployed as a direct result of a natural disaster that results in a disaster declaration by the president of the United States under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Section 5121 et seq.);

(2) is otherwise eligible for unemployment compensation benefits under this subtitle; and

(3) is not receiving disaster unemployment assistance benefits for the period included in that waiting period.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3879.305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3879 / Section 3879.305
§ 3879.305. SALES AND USE TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) On adoption of the tax authorized by this subchapter, there is imposed a tax on the receipts from the sale at retail of taxable items within the district, and an excise tax on the use, storage, or other consumption within the district of taxable items purchased, leased, or rented from a retailer within the district during the period that the tax is in effect.

(b) The board shall determine the rate of the tax, which may be in one-eighth of one percent increments not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the district voters at the election. The board may lower the tax rate to the extent it does not impair any outstanding debt or obligations payable from the tax.

(c) The rate of the excise tax is the same as the rate of the sales tax portion of the tax and is applied to the sales price of the taxable item.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9020.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9020 / Section 9020.003
§ 9020.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) All territory included in the authority will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the authority under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(b) The creation of the authority is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 62.0056 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 62 / Section 62.0056
§ 62.0056. HUNTING WITH LASER SIGHTING DEVICE BY HUNTERS WITH CERTAIN DISABILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "person with a physical disability" means a person with a documented permanent physical disability that renders the person incapable of using a traditional firearm sighting device. A physician's or optometrist's statement certifying the extent of the disability is sufficient documentation.

(b) A hunter who is a person with a physical disability may use a laser sighting device during lawful hunting hours in open seasons when assisted by a person who:

(1) is not a person with a physical disability;

(2) has a hunting license; and

(3) is at least 13 years of age.

(c) The hunter who is a person with a physical disability must carry proof of the disability.

(d) Section 62.014 applies to a hunter under this section.
Tex. Education Code § 46.061 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 46 / Section 46.061
§ 46.061. STATE ASSISTANCE FOR REFINANCING.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner by rule may provide for the payment of state assistance under this chapter to refinance school district debt. A refinancing may not increase the cost to the state of providing the assistance.

(b) The commissioner may allocate state assistance provided for a refinancing to Subchapter A, Subchapter B, or both, as appropriate.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 46.104 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 46 / Section 46.104
§ 46.104.
Status: in_force

Sec. 46.104. LICENSE: PERIOD OF VALIDITY AND FEE. (a) A Lake Texoma fishing license is valid until December 31 following its date of issuance.

(b) The fee for the license is $5.75 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.
Tex. Transportation Code § 545.066 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 545 / Section 545.066
§ 545.066. PASSING A SCHOOL BUS; OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) An operator on a highway, when approaching from either direction a school bus stopped on the highway to receive or discharge a student:

(1) shall stop before reaching the school bus when the bus is operating a visual signal as required by Section 547.701; and

(2) may not proceed until:

(A) the school bus resumes motion;

(B) the operator is signaled by the bus driver to proceed; or

(C) the visual signal is no longer actuated.

(b) An operator on a highway having separate roadways is not required to stop:

(1) for a school bus that is on a different roadway; or

(2) if on a controlled-access highway, for a school bus that is stopped:

(A) in a loading zone that is a part of or adjacent to the highway; and

(B) where pedestrians are not permitted to cross the roadway.

(c) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,250, except that the offense is:

(1) a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $2,000 if the person is convicted of a second or subsequent offense under this section committed within five years of the date on which the most recent preceding offense was committed;

(2) a Class A misdemeanor if the person causes serious bodily injury to another; or

(3) a state jail felony if the person has been previously convicted under Subdivision (2).

(d) The court may order that the driver's license of a person convicted of a second or subsequent offense under this section be suspended for not longer than six months beginning on the date of conviction. In this subsection, "driver's license" has the meaning assigned by Chapter 521.

(e) If a person does not pay the previously assessed fine or costs on a conviction under this section, or is determined by the court to have insufficient resources or income to pay a fine or costs on a conviction under this section, the court may order the person to perform community service. The court shall set the number of hours of service under this subsection.

(f) For the purposes of this section:

(1) a highway is considered to have separate roadways only if the highway has roadways separated by an intervening space on which operation of vehicles is not permitted, a physical barrier, or a clearly indicated dividing section constructed to impede vehicular traffic; and

(2) a highway is not considered to have separate roadways if the highway has roadways separated only by a left turn lane.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1051.307 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1051 / Section 1051.307
§ 1051.307. ROSTER OF APPLICANTS.
Status: in_force

The board shall maintain a roster of all persons who apply for a certificate of registration under this subtitle. The roster must include the following information about each applicant:

(1) the applicant's name, address, and age;

(2) the date the applicant filed the application;

(3) the applicant's place of business;

(4) the applicant's educational and other qualifications;

(5) whether the applicant took the examination;

(6) whether the board issued a certificate of registration to the applicant or rejected the application;

(7) the date of the board's action on the application; and

(8) any other information the board considers necessary.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1551 / Section 1551.101
§ 1551.101.
Status: repealed

Sec. 1551.101. PARTICIPATION ELIGIBILITY: STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. (a) An elected or appointed officer or employee who performs service, other than as an independent contractor, for this state, including an institution of higher education, and who is described by this section is eligible to participate in the group benefits program as an employee on the date specified by Section 1551.1055.

(b) An individual is eligible to participate in the group benefits program as provided by Subsection (a) if the individual receives compensation for service performed for this state pursuant to a payroll certified by a state agency, other than an institution of higher education, or by an elected or appointed officer of this state, including a payment made from:

(1) an amount appropriated by the legislature from a state fund;

(2) a trust fund held by the comptroller; or

(3) money paid under the official budget of a state agency, other than money appropriated under a general appropriations act.

(c), (d) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 366, Sec. 2.14.

(e) An individual is eligible to participate in the group benefits program as provided by Subsection (a) if the individual receives compensation for service performed for an institution of higher education pursuant to a payroll certified by an institution of higher education or by an elected or appointed officer of this state and either:

(1) is eligible to become a member of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas after any waiting period provided by law before membership in that retirement system; or

(2) is employed at least 20 hours a week and is not permitted to be a member of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas because the individual is employed by an institution of higher education only in a position that as a condition of employment requires the individual to be enrolled as a student in the institution in graduate-level courses.
Tex. Government Code § 845.207 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 845 / Section 845.207
§ 845.207. OTHER EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

The board of trustees shall employ actuarial, clerical, legal, medical, and other assistants required for the efficient administration of the retirement system.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3933.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3933 / Section 3933.203
§ 3933.203. DIVISION PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by an owner of real property in the district, may adopt an order proposing to divide the district.

(b) If the board decides to divide the district, the board shall:

(1) set the terms of the division, including names for the new districts and a plan for the payment or performance of any outstanding district obligations;

(2) prepare a metes and bounds description for each proposed district; and

(3) appoint initial directors for each new district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1006.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1006 / Section 1006.005
§ 1006.005. DISTRICT SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE NOT STATE OBLIGATION.
Status: in_force

The support and maintenance of the district may not become a charge against or obligation of this state.