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Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.205 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.205
§ 2210.205.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2210.205. REQUIRED POLICY PROVISIONS: DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIM; NOTICE CONCERNING RESOLUTION OF CERTAIN DISPUTES. (a) A windstorm and hail insurance policy issued by the association must:

(1) require an insured to file a claim under the policy not later than the first anniversary of the date on which the damage to property that is the basis of the claim occurs;

(2) contain, in boldface type, a conspicuous notice concerning the resolution of disputes under the policy, including:

(A) the processes and deadlines for appraisal under Section 2210.574 and alternative dispute resolution under Section 2210.575;

(B) the binding effect of appraisal under Section 2210.574; and

(C) the necessity of complying with the requirements of Subchapter L-1 to seek relief, including judicial relief; and

(3) contain a conspicuous notice concerning the availability of supplemental payments under the policy, including:

(A) a description of the process for requesting a supplemental payment; and

(B) notice of applicable deadlines related to supplemental payments.

(b) The commissioner, on a showing of good cause by a person insured under this chapter, may extend the one-year period described by Subsection (a)(1) for a period not to exceed 180 days.
Tex. Local Government Code § 372.016 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 372 / Section 372.016
§ 372.016. PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL.
Status: in_force

(a) After the total cost of an improvement is determined, the governing body of the municipality or county shall prepare a proposed assessment roll. The roll must state the assessment against each parcel of land in the district, as determined by the method of assessment chosen by the municipality or county under this subchapter.

(b) The governing body shall file the proposed assessment roll with the municipal secretary or other officer performing the functions of the municipal secretary or in a district formed by a county, the county tax assessor-collector. The proposed assessment roll is subject to public inspection. The governing body shall require the municipal secretary or other officer or county tax assessor-collector to publish notice of the governing body's intention to consider the proposed assessments at a public hearing. The notice must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality or county before the 10th day before the date of the hearing. If any part of the improvement district is located in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction or if any part of the improvements is to be undertaken in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction, the notice must also be published, before the 10th day before the date of the hearing, in a newspaper of general circulation in the part of the extraterritorial jurisdiction in which the district is located or in which the improvements are to be undertaken. The notice must state:

(1) the date, time, and place of the hearing;

(2) the general nature of the improvement;

(3) the cost of the improvement;

(4) the boundaries of the assessment district; and

(5) that written or oral objections will be considered at the hearing.

(c) When the proposed assessment roll is filed under Subsection (b), the municipal secretary or other officer shall mail to the owners of property liable for assessment a notice of the hearing. The notice must contain the information required by Subsection (b) and the secretary or other officer shall mail the notice to the last known address of the property owner. The failure of a property owner to receive notice does not invalidate the proceeding.
Tex. Government Code § 571.132 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 571 / Section 571.132
§ 571.132.
Status: in_force

Sec. 571.132. FORMAL HEARING: RESOLUTION. (a) Not later than the 30th business day after the date the State Office of Administrative Hearings issues a proposal for decision, the commission shall convene a meeting and by motion shall issue:

(1) a final decision stating the resolution of the formal hearing; and

(2) a written report stating in detail the commission's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation of criminal referral or imposition of a civil penalty, if any.

(b) The motion must be adopted by a vote of at least six members if the final decision is that a violation has occurred or by five members if the final decision is that a violation has not occurred.

(c) Not later than the fifth business day after the date the commission issues the final decision and written report, the commission shall:

(1) send a copy of the decision and report to the complainant, if any, and to the respondent; and

(2) make a copy of the decision and report available to the public during reasonable business hours.
Tex. Government Code § 24.365 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.365
§ 24.365.
Status: repealed

Sec. 24.365. 185TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). (a) The 185th Judicial District is composed of Harris County.

(b) The 185th District Court shall give preference to criminal cases.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1082 (H.B. 3481), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3974.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3974 / Section 3974.0304
§ 3974.0304. ADDING TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The district may add territory only if the governing body of the city by ordinance or resolution consents to the addition.
Tex. Government Code § 421.045 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 421 / Section 421.045
§ 421.045. DUTIES.
Status: in_force

Each permanent special advisory committee created under this subchapter shall, in collaboration with the Homeland Security Division of the Department of Public Safety, advise the governor on:

(1) the implementation of the governor's homeland security strategy by state and local agencies and provide specific suggestions for helping those agencies implement the strategy;

(2) specific priorities related to the governor's homeland security strategy that the committee determines to be of significant importance to the statewide security of critical infrastructure; and

(3) other matters related to the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of initiatives to promote the governor's homeland security strategy.
Tex. Insurance Code § 651.151 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 651 / Section 651.151
§ 651.151. REQUIRED FORM AND CONTENTS OF PREMIUM FINANCE AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A premium finance agreement must be in writing on a form approved by the commissioner.

(b) A premium finance agreement must be dated and signed by the insured. An agreement may be signed on behalf of the insured by the insured's agent if:

(1) the agreement contains policies for other than personal, family, or household purposes; and

(2) the premiums for the policies exceed $1,000.

(c) A premium finance agreement must contain:

(1) the name and business address of the insurance agent or broker negotiating the related insurance contract;

(2) the name and residence or business address of the insured as specified by the insured;

(3) the name and business location of the insurance premium finance company to which payments are to be made;

(4) a description of each insurance contract involved;

(5) the amount of the premium for each insurance contract;

(6) the total amount of the premiums for all insurance contracts;

(7) the amount of any down payment;

(8) the principal balance, which is the difference between the amounts under Subdivisions (6) and (7);

(9) the total amount of the finance charge, which must describe each amount included and use the term "finance charge"; and

(10) the balance payable by the insured, which is the sum of the amounts under Subdivisions (8) and (9).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8321.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8321 / Section 8321.002
§ 8321.002. NATURE AND PURPOSES OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is a municipal utility district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(b) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Election Code § 1.013 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 1 / Section 1.013
§ 1.013. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS.
Status: in_force

After expiration of the prescribed period for preserving voted ballots, election returns, other election records, or other records that are preserved under this code, the records may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of unless, at the expiration of the preservation period, an election contest or a criminal investigation or proceeding in connection with an election to which the records pertain is pending. In that case, the records shall be preserved until the contest, investigation, or proceeding is completed and the judgment, if any, becomes final.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1043.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1043 / Section 1043.053
§ 1043.053. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is:

(1) a district resident;

(2) a qualified voter of the district; and

(3) more than 21 years of age at the time of election or appointment.

(b) A district employee may not serve as a director.
Tex. Government Code § 524.0251 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 524 / Section 524.0251
§ 524.0251. OVERSIGHT BY LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES.
Status: in_force

The standing or other committees of the house of representatives and the senate that have jurisdiction over the commission and other agencies relating to implementation of Chapter 531 and revised provisions derived from Chapter 531, as that chapter existed on March 31, 2025, as identified by the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor, shall:

(1) to ensure implementation consistent with law, monitor the commission's:

(A) implementation of Subchapter A, Sections 524.0101(a), 524.0151(a)(2) and (b), and 525.0254(b), and Section 524.0202 with respect to the health and human services system; and

(B) other duties in consolidating and integrating health and human services;

(2) recommend any needed adjustments to the implementation of the provisions listed in Subdivision (1)(A) and the commission's other duties in consolidating and integrating health and human services; and

(3) review the commission's rulemaking process, including the commission's plan for obtaining public input.
Tex. Education Code § 88.804 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 88 / Section 88.804
§ 88.804. CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

The center may enter into interagency contracts and agreements and may contract with local, state, county, federal, and private entities for work under the center's programs.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 12.096 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 12 / Section 12.096
§ 12.096. PHYSICIAN REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) A physician licensed to practice medicine in this state may inform the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas or the medical advisory board, orally or in writing, of the name, date of birth, and address of a patient older than 15 years of age whom the physician has diagnosed as having a disorder or disability specified in a rule of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.

(b) The release of information under this section is an exception to the patient-physician privilege requirements imposed under Section 159.002, Occupations Code.
Tex. Government Code § 3002.107 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 3002 / Section 3002.107
§ 3002.107. APPLICABILITY OF IMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, the immunities described by Section 3002.106 apply in every state and federal court and in every type of adjudicative proceeding.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3906.162 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3906 / Section 3906.162
§ 3906.162. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

An improvement project may include the acquisition of property or an interest in property in connection with an improvement project, including a project authorized by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 2259.036 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2259 / Section 2259.036
§ 2259.036. COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
Status: in_force

As provided by Subchapter C, Chapter 271, Local Government Code, a county or municipality may issue and sell for cash, at a public or private sale, certificates of obligation for the establishment and maintenance of a self-insurance fund under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8037.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8037 / Section 8037.0402
§ 8037.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8037.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2602.006 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2602 / Section 2602.006
§ 2602.006. CONSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall be liberally construed to implement the purposes of this chapter described by Section 2602.002, which shall be used to aid and guide interpretation of this chapter.

(b) This chapter does not:

(1) expand or diminish a right or obligation between or among policyholders, title insurance companies, or agents; or

(2) require a person to assign, waive, or relinquish a claim, right, or cause of action arising under Chapter 541 of this code or Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 61.075 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 61 / Section 61.075
§ 61.075. FAIR DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS.
Status: in_force

The land office shall distribute the state share to the cities and counties in a fair and impartial manner and under procedures and accounting methods to be adopted by the land office.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 61.314 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 61 / Section 61.314
§ 61.314. PROTEST BY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL.
Status: in_force

(a) The following persons may protest an application for an alcoholic beverage license:

(1) the state senator, state representative, county commissioner, and city council member who represent the area in which the premises sought to be licensed are located;

(2) the commissioners court of the county in which the premises sought to be licensed are located;

(3) the county judge of the county in which the premises sought to be licensed are located;

(4) the sheriff or county or district attorney of the county in which the premises sought to be licensed are located;

(5) the mayor of the city or town in which the premises sought to be licensed are located; and

(6) the chief of police, city marshal, or city attorney of the city or town in which the premises sought to be permitted are located.

(b) The commission may give due consideration to the recommendations of a person listed under Subsection (a) when evaluating an application for a license under this code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8349.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8349 / Section 8349.0401
§ 8349.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 8349.0403.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) 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.
Tex. Government Code § 609.107 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 609 / Section 609.107
§ 609.107. AUTHORITY OF PLAN ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) A plan administrator shall execute necessary contracts for the administration of the deferred compensation plan, subject to any prior approval required by the political subdivision or group of political subdivisions that created the plan.

(b) A plan administrator shall develop and implement criteria and procedures for any matter not covered by this subchapter that the plan administrator considers appropriate for the operation of the deferred compensation plan.
Tex. Finance Code § 393.609 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 393 / Section 393.609
§ 393.609. NAME AND PLACE OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A license issued under this subchapter must state:

(1) the name of the license holder; and

(2) the address of the office from which the business is to be conducted, except as provided by Subsection (c).

(b) A license holder may not conduct business under this subchapter under a name other than the name stated on the license.

(c) A license holder may not conduct business at a location other than the address stated on the license, except that a license holder:

(1) is not required to have an office in this state; and

(2) may operate using e-commerce methods, including the Internet.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 2A.064 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.064
§ 2A.064. SHERIFF'S DUTIES RELATED TO CUSTODY OF DEFENDANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a sheriff shall place in jail a defendant committed to jail by a warrant from a magistrate or court.

(b) A sheriff may permit a defendant committed to jail by a warrant from a magistrate or court to remain out of jail for a reasonable time to procure bail if the defendant:

(1) was committed for want of bail; or

(2) was arrested in a bailable case.

(c) A sheriff shall guard a defendant permitted to remain out of jail under Subsection (b) to prevent escape.
Tex. Family Code § 102.001 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 102 / Section 102.001
§ 102.001. SUIT AUTHORIZED; SCOPE OF SUIT.
Status: in_force

(a) A suit may be filed as provided in this title.

(b) One or more matters covered by this title may be determined in the suit. The court, on its own motion, may require the parties to replead in order that any issue affecting the parent-child relationship may be determined in the suit.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8242.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8242 / Section 8242.003
§ 8242.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The board shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 11.32 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 11 / Section 11.32
§ 11.32. CUSTODY PENDING EXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

When the return of the writ has been made, and the applicant brought before the court, he is no longer detained on the original warrant or process, but under the authority of the habeas corpus. The safekeeping of the prisoner, pending the examination or hearing, is entirely under the direction and authority of the judge or court issuing the writ, or to which the return is made. He may be bailed from day to day, or be remanded to the same jail whence he came, or to any other place of safekeeping under the control of the judge or court, till the case is finally determined.
Tex. Occupations Code § 169.003 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 169 / Section 169.003
§ 169.003. PRESCRIPTION OF LOW-THC CANNABIS.
Status: in_force

(a) A physician described by Section 169.002 may prescribe low-THC cannabis to a patient if:

(1) the patient is a permanent resident of the state;

(2) the physician complies with the registration requirements of Section 169.004; and

(3) the physician certifies to the department that:

(A) the patient is diagnosed with:

(i) epilepsy;

(ii) a seizure disorder;

(iii) multiple sclerosis;

(iv) spasticity;

(v) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis;

(vi) autism;

(vii) cancer;

(viii) an incurable neurodegenerative disease;

(ix) post-traumatic stress disorder;

(x) a condition that causes chronic pain;

(xi) traumatic brain injury;

(xii) Crohn's disease or other inflammatory bowel disease;

(xiii) a terminal illness or a condition for which a patient is receiving hospice or palliative care; or

(xiv) a medical condition that is approved for a research program under Subchapter F, Chapter 487, Health and Safety Code, and for which the patient is receiving treatment under that program; and

(B) the physician determines the risk of the medical use of low-THC cannabis by the patient is reasonable in light of the potential benefit for the patient.

(b) Each prescription issued by a physician to a patient for low-THC cannabis:

(1) may only provide for a 90-day supply of low-THC cannabis based on the dosage prescribed to the patient; and

(2) may provide up to four refills of a 90-day supply of low-THC cannabis.

(c) A physician may prescribe more than one package in a 90-day period.

(d) A physician may submit to the Department of State Health Services a request that the department report to the legislature that low-THC cannabis may be beneficial to treat a specific medical condition not listed in Subsection (a)(3)(A). The request must be accompanied by medical evidence such as peer-reviewed published research demonstrating that low-THC cannabis may be beneficial to treat that medical condition. The executive commissioner by rule shall prescribe the manner in which a physician may submit a request under this subsection.
Tex. Government Code § 1504.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1504 / Section 1504.006
§ 1504.006. CONTENTS OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds under this subchapter may provide for the flow of funds and the establishment and maintenance of an interest and sinking fund, reserve fund, or other fund.

(b) The ordinance may:

(1) prohibit the issuance of additional bonds or other obligations payable from the pledged revenue; or

(2) reserve the right to issue additional bonds to be secured by a pledge of and payable from the revenue on a parity with, or subordinate to, the lien and pledge in support of the bonds being issued, subject to the conditions prescribed by the ordinance.

(c) The ordinance may contain any other provision or covenant, including a covenant with respect to the bonds, the pledged revenue, or the operation or maintenance of the facility the revenue of which is pledged. The ordinance may provide for the operation or lease of all or part of the facility and the use or pledge of money derived from operation contracts and leases.
Tex. Election Code § 31.074 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 31 / Section 31.074
§ 31.074. APPROPRIATION BY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Status: in_force

The amount initially appropriated by the commissioners court for the duties and functions to be performed by the county tax assessor-collector under this subchapter may not be less than the amount last appropriated to the county clerk for the same purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8489.257 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8489 / Section 8489.257
§ 8489.257. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE SALES AND USE TAXES.
Status: in_force

The authority of the existing emergency services district to impose sales and use taxes in the territory of the new emergency services district ends on the first day of the first calendar quarter after the comptroller receives a copy of the division order and map required by Section 8489.256.