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Tex. Water Code § 54.728 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 54 / Section 54.728
§ 54.728. CONSOLIDATION OF DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Two or more districts governed by the provisions of this chapter may consolidate into one district as provided by Sections 54.729-54.733 of this code.

(b) One or more districts governed by the provisions of this chapter and one or more districts governed by the provisions of Chapter 375, Local Government Code, may consolidate into one district as provided by this subsection and Sections 54.729-54.733 of this code. The initial directors of the consolidated district shall be elected and serve terms as provided by Section 49.103 of this code. The consolidation agreement under this subsection may provide that the consolidated district continue operating with the powers, authorities, duties, responsibilities, and board of directors of one of the original districts before consolidation.

(c) After the initial election of directors, a district consolidated under Subsection (b) is governed as agreed by either:

(1) an elected board of directors, who must be elected at a general election in the manner and for the terms provided by Section 49.103; or

(2) an appointed board of directors, who must be appointed as provided under Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 886.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 886 / Section 886.052
§ 886.052. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

An individual, firm, or corporation may not engage in business in this state as a local mutual aid society or association that pays a death benefit or other benefit and that pays benefits with money provided by assessments made as necessary unless the individual, firm, or corporation is acting in accordance with this chapter or another law of this state.
Tex. Government Code § 1473.236 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1473 / Section 1473.236
§ 1473.236. LIMIT ON AMOUNT OF CERTIFICATES.
Status: in_force

The aggregate principal amount of certificates of indebtedness issued under this subchapter may not exceed $1.5 million.
Tex. Water Code § 57.060 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 57 / Section 57.060
§ 57.060. PETITION.
Status: in_force

Before an election is held under Section 57.057, a petition, signed by the greater of at least 10 percent of the total number of electors or 100 electors in the district who are qualified to vote, shall be presented to the district requesting that an election be held in the district to determine whether or not directors for the district should be elected. If the results of an election held under Section 57.057 determine that directors will be elected, the current directors continue to serve until the elected directors qualify to take office.
Tex. Transportation Code § 224.033 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 224 / Section 224.033
§ 224.033. COUNTY IMPROVEMENT OF STATE SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may enter into an agreement with the commissioners court of a county for the improvement by the county of the state highway system.

(b) In this section, "improvement" means construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and the making of a necessary plan or survey before beginning construction, reconstruction, or maintenance and includes a project or activity appurtenant to a state highway and including drainage facilities, surveying, traffic counts, driveways, landscaping, signs, lights, or guardrails.
Tex. Property Code § 55.006 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 55 / Section 55.006
§ 55.006. DISCHARGE OF LIEN.
Status: in_force

(a) To discharge a lien under this chapter, the authorities of the hospital or emergency medical services provider claiming the lien or the person in charge of the finances of the hospital or emergency medical services provider must execute and file with the county clerk of the county in which the lien notice was filed a certificate stating that the debt covered by the lien has been paid or released and authorizing the clerk to discharge the lien.

(b) The county clerk shall record a memorandum of the certificate and the date it was filed.

(c) The filing of the certificate and recording of the memorandum discharge the lien.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1063.112 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1063 / Section 1063.112
§ 1063.112. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

A construction contract that involves the expenditure of more than the amount provided by Section 271.024, Local Government Code, may be made only after advertising in the manner provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3793.0209 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3793 / Section 3793.0209
§ 3793.0209. NO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

The board may not create an executive committee to exercise the powers of the board.
Tex. Insurance Code § 911.067 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 911 / Section 911.067
§ 911.067. APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF CHARTER FOR CERTAIN COMPANIES; TERM.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a farm mutual insurance company's charter expires, the company may apply to the department for an extension of the company's charter if:

(1) the company was chartered, holding a certificate of authority, and operating before May 21, 1973, under Chapter 16, Insurance Code, as it existed on that date; or

(2) the company was organized and engaging in business before April 6, 1937, and the company continues to engage in business.

(b) A farm mutual insurance company described by Subsection (a) and whose charter has expired may apply to the department to have the charter extended perpetually if the company is engaged in business in this state.

(c) The term of the charter begins on the date that the charter is extended or, if the original charter expired before the charter is extended, the date the original charter expired.

(d) An application for an extension must be authorized by either a two-thirds majority vote of the company's directors or by a simple majority vote of those voting at a policyholders' meeting and must:

(1) state in full the charter to be extended;

(2) state the period for which the charter is to be extended; and

(3) be signed and acknowledged by the president and secretary of the company.

(e) A company whose charter is extended retains the rights, privileges, and immunities granted the company under the company's original charter.

(f) The department shall charge and collect a fee of $10 for the extension of a farm mutual insurance company's charter.
Tex. Government Code § 30.00224 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.00224
§ 30.00224. JUDGE.
Status: repealed

(a) , (b) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(5), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

(c) In addition to satisfying the requirements of Section 30.00006(c), a municipal judge must have been a resident of the city for at least three years immediately preceding the judge's appointment.

(d) to (j) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(5), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

(k) Section 30.00007(b)(5) does not apply to this subchapter.

(l) In addition to the duties imposed under Sections 30.00007(b)(1)-(4), the presiding judge shall promulgate work rules for the administration of the municipal courts.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8349.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8349 / Section 8349.0302
§ 8349.0302. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Education Code § 12.1167 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.1167
§ 12.1167. APPRAISAL OF CERTAIN PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt rules to require an open-enrollment charter school to:

(1) notify the commissioner that the school intends to enter into a transaction with a related party, as defined by commissioner rule adopted under Section 12.1166; and

(2) provide an appraisal from a certified appraiser to the agency.
Tex. Local Government Code § 552.092 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 552 / Section 552.092
§ 552.092. CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a municipality may order the construction and installation of sanitary sewers if it is presented with a petition that is signed by at least two-thirds of the owners of property abutting the proposed construction.

(b) A municipality's authority under this subchapter is subject to the same provisions relating to assessments, hearings, and other matters that apply to a highway improvement ordered under Subchapters A through C, Chapter 312, Transportation Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8081.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8081 / Section 8081.0501
§ 8081.0501. 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. Occupations Code § 1101.756 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.756
§ 1101.756. GENERAL CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person wilfully violates or fails to comply with this chapter or a commission order.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Government Code § 549.0302 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 549 / Section 549.0302
§ 549.0302. BOARD COMPOSITION; APPLICATION PROCESS.
Status: in_force

(a) The composition of the board must comply with federal law, including 42 C.F.R. Section 456.716. The executive commissioner shall determine the board's composition, which must include:

(1) three representatives of managed care organizations, all of whom must be physicians or pharmacists;

(2) at least 17 physicians and pharmacists who:

(A) provide services across the entire population of Medicaid recipients and represent different specialties, including at least one of each of the following types of physicians:

(i) a pediatrician;

(ii) a primary care physician;

(iii) an obstetrician and gynecologist;

(iv) a child and adolescent psychiatrist; and

(v) an adult psychiatrist; and

(B) have experience in either developing or practicing under a preferred drug list; and

(3) a consumer advocate who represents Medicaid recipients.

(b) The executive commissioner by rule shall develop and implement a process by which an individual may apply to become a board member and shall post the application and information regarding the application process on the commission's Internet website.
Tex. Utilities Code § 60.165 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 60 / Section 60.165
§ 60.165. AFFILIATE RULE.
Status: in_force

Except as prescribed in Chapters 61, 62, and 63, the commission may not adopt any rule or order that would prescribe for any local exchange company any affiliate rule, including any accounting rule, any cost allocation rule, or any structural separation rule, that is more burdensome than federal law or applicable rules or orders of the Federal Communications Commission. Notwithstanding any other provision in this title, the commission may not attribute or impute to a local exchange company a price discount offered by an affiliate of the local exchange company to the affiliate's customers. This section does not limit the authority of the commission to consider a complaint brought under Subchapter A, Chapter 52, Section 53.003, or this chapter.
Tex. Property Code § 11.002 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 11 / Section 11.002
§ 11.002. ENGLISH LANGUAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) An instrument relating to real or personal property may not be recorded unless it is in English or complies with this section.

(b) An authenticated instrument not in English that was executed before August 22, 1897, may be recorded and operate as constructive notice from the date of filing if:

(1) a correct English translation is recorded with the original instrument; and

(2) the accuracy of the translation is sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths.

(c) An instrument acknowledged outside the United States or its territories in accordance with Section 121.001(c)(3), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, that contains a certificate, stamp, or seal of a notary public or other official before whom the acknowledgment was taken or an apostille relating to the acknowledgment, any portion of which is not in English, may be recorded and operate as constructive notice from the date of filing if:

(1) a correct English translation of any non-English portion of the certificate, stamp, seal, or apostille is recorded with the original instrument;

(2) the accuracy of the translation is sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths; and

(3) any apostille relating to the acknowledgment complies with the Hague Convention dated October 5, 1961, titled Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8341.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8341 / Section 8341.153
§ 8341.153. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8051.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8051 / Section 8051.0502
§ 8051.0502. 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. Insurance Code § 981.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 981 / Section 981.101
§ 981.101. REQUIREMENTS FOR SURPLUS LINES DOCUMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "surplus lines document" means each new or renewal insurance contract, certificate, cover note, or other confirmation of insurance obtained and delivered as surplus line coverage under this chapter.

(b) A surplus lines document must state, in 11-point type, the following:

(c) A surplus lines document must show:

(1) the description and location of the subject of the insurance;

(2) the coverage, conditions, and term of the insurance;

(3) the premium and rate charged, and premium taxes to be collected from the insured;

(4) the name and address of:

(A) the insured;

(B) the insurer; and

(C) the insurance agent who obtained the surplus line coverage; and

(5) if the direct risk is assumed by more than one insurer:

(A) the name and address of each insurer; and

(B) the proportion of the entire direct risk assumed by each insurer.

(d) A surplus lines insurance contract for a risk located wholly in this state and that contains an arbitration agreement must provide that:

(1) the arbitration will be:

(A) conducted in this state; and

(B) governed by the laws of this state; and

(2) the insurance contract will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of this state unless:

(A) the insurer and policyholder agree to a different venue after the insurer provides written notice to the policyholder of the insurer's request for a different venue; and

(B) the insurer provides the policyholder with a premium credit for the costs incurred by the policyholder as a result of the change in venue.

(e) Notwithstanding Subsection (d), for surplus lines insurance contracts for over $2 million in insured value, the insurer and policyholder may agree by mutual consent to a different arbitration venue and governance under another state's laws, provided the agreement is in a form.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7201.059 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7201 / Section 7201.059
§ 7201.059. DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

A director is disqualified from serving as a director if:

(1) the director is a member or is appointed or elected as a member of the governing body of another political subdivision;

(2) the director does not:

(A) meet the eligibility requirements under Section 7201.072;

(B) file a campaign treasurer appointment form required under Section 7201.055(b)(3); or

(C) file each report required under Section 7201.055(b)(4); or

(3) the board determines a relationship or employment exists to which Section 49.052, Water Code, applies.
Tex. Family Code § 101.0096 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 101 / Section 101.0096
§ 101.0096. DIGITIZED SIGNATURE.
Status: in_force

"Digitized signature" means a graphic image of a handwritten signature having the same legal force and effect for all purposes as a handwritten signature.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8010.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8010 / Section 8010.053
§ 8010.053. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) two directors appointed by the Liberty County Commissioners Court;

(2) two directors appointed by the Cleveland Independent School District; and

(3) one director appointed by the landowner of a majority of the assessed real property in the district.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8010.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8010.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8010.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the temporary directors shall recommend to the commission persons to serve as successor temporary directors. After reviewing the recommendations, the commission shall approve or disapprove the successor temporary directors. If the commission is not satisfied with the recommendations, the commission may request additional recommendations. On request by the commission, the temporary directors shall submit additional recommendations.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 246.091 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 246 / Section 246.091
§ 246.091. SUPERVISION BY COMMISSIONER.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may place a provider or facility under supervision if:

(1) the provider draws on the provider's entrance fee escrow in an amount greater than permitted by Section 246.073;

(2) the provider draws on the provider's loan reserve fund escrow in an amount greater than permitted or more frequently than permitted by Section 246.078;

(3) the commissioner determines, after a complaint and investigation, that the provider is financially unsound or is unable to meet the income or available cash projections previously filed by the provider and that the ability of the provider to fully perform its obligations under continuing care contracts is endangered; or

(4) the provider is bankrupt, insolvent, or has filed for protection from creditors under a federal or state reorganization, bankruptcy, or insolvency law.

(b) The commissioner appoints the supervisor.

(c) The commissioner may provide that the provider may not, during the supervision period and without the prior approval of the commissioner or the supervisor:

(1) dispose of, convey, or encumber its assets;

(2) withdraw its bank accounts;

(3) lend its funds;

(4) invest its funds;

(5) transfer its property;

(6) incur a debt, obligation, or liability; or

(7) merge or consolidate with another facility.

(d) The commissioner shall terminate the supervision and restore to a provider the authority to manage the affairs of the facility if the commissioner determines that the facility is capable of meeting its financial obligations.

(e) The facility or provider shall pay the costs of a supervisor.
Tex. Government Code § 2110.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2110 / Section 2110.004
§ 2110.004. REIMBURSEMENT OF MEMBERS' EXPENSES; APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding other law, the manner and amount of reimbursement for expenses, including travel expenses, of members of an advisory committee may be prescribed only:

(1) by the General Appropriations Act; or

(2) through the budget execution process under Chapter 317 if the advisory committee is created after it is practicable to address the existence of the committee in the General Appropriations Act.

(b) A state agency that is advised by an advisory committee must request authority to reimburse the expenses of members of the committee through the appropriations or budget execution process, as appropriate, if the agency determines that the expenses of committee members should be reimbursed. The request must:

(1) identify the costs related to the advisory committee's existence, including the cost of agency staff time spent in support of the committee's activities;

(2) state the reasons the advisory committee should continue in existence; and

(3) identify any other advisory committees created to advise the agency that should be consolidated or abolished.

(c) As part of the appropriations and budget execution process, the governor and the Legislative Budget Board shall jointly identify advisory committees that should be abolished. The comptroller may recommend to the governor and the Legislative Budget Board that an advisory committee should be abolished.

(d) The General Appropriations Act may provide for reimbursing the expenses of members of certain advisory committees without providing for reimbursing the expenses of members of other advisory committees.

(e) This section does not apply to an advisory committee the services of which are determined by the governing board of a retirement system trust fund to be necessary for the performance of the governing board's fiduciary duties under the state constitution.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 22.06 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 22 / Section 22.06
§ 22.06. PROHIBITED INTERESTS.
Status: repealed

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 102.05, no person who holds a package store permit or owns an interest in a package store may have a direct or indirect interest in any of the following:

(1) a brewer's, retail dealer's on-premise, or general or branch distributor's license;

(2) a wine and malt beverage retailer's, wine and malt beverage retailer's off-premise, or mixed beverage permit; or

(3) the business of any of the permits or licenses listed in Subdivisions (1) and (2) of this subsection.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 410(a)(6), eff. September 1, 2021.
Tex. Education Code § 134A.004 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 134A / Section 134A.004
§ 134A.004. ADVISORY BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) An advisory board of education and workforce stakeholders is created to assist the commission in administering this chapter.

(b) The advisory board is composed of six members who serve two-year terms and are appointed as follows:

(1) one member appointed by the governor;

(2) one member appointed by the lieutenant governor;

(3) one member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;

(4) one member appointed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board;

(5) one member appointed by the commission; and

(6) the chair of the commission, who serves as the presiding officer.

(c) The advisory board shall meet at least twice each calendar year, or as needed, to make recommendations on awarding grants under this chapter.