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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 95.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 95 / Section 95.002
§ 95.002.
Status: in_force

Sec. 95.002. TYPE 2 DIABETES EDUCATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM. (a) The office shall administer a risk assessment program for Type 2 diabetes in accordance with this chapter.

(b) The office, after reviewing recommendations made by the advisory committee, by rule shall coordinate the risk assessment for Type 2 diabetes of individuals who attend public or private schools located in Texas Education Agency Regional Education Service Centers 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 19, and 20 and, by using existing funding as efficiently as possible or by using other available funding, in additional regional education service centers.

(c) The rules must include procedures necessary to administer the risk assessment program, including procedures that require each school to record and report risk assessment activities using:

(1) an existing database used to administer and track risk assessment data; or

(2) widely accepted surveillance software selected by the office.

(d) The office shall require a risk assessment for Type 2 diabetes to be performed at the same time hearing and vision screening is performed under Chapter 36 or spinal screening is performed under Chapter 37. The risk assessment for Type 2 diabetes should:

(1) identify students with acanthosis nigricans; and

(2) further assess students identified under Subdivision (1) to determine the students':

(A) body mass index; and

(B) blood pressure.

(e) The office may:

(1) coordinate the risk assessment for Type 2 diabetes activities of school districts, private schools, state agencies, volunteer organizations, universities, and other entities so that the efforts of each entity are complementary and not fragmented and duplicative; and

(2) provide technical assistance to those entities in developing risk assessment programs.

(f) The office shall:

(1) provide educational and other material to assist local risk assessment activities;

(2) monitor the quality of risk assessment activities provided under this chapter; and

(3) consult with the Texas Board of Nursing to determine the training requirements necessary for a nurse or other person to conduct risk assessment activities under this chapter.

(g) The office shall provide on the office's Internet website information on obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and related conditions to health care providers and update the information at least annually.
Tex. Transportation Code § 546.007 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 546 / Section 546.007
§ 546.007. CLOSURE OF ROAD OR HIGHWAY BY FIREFIGHTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a firefighter who is employed by or a member of:

(1) a fire department operated by an emergency services district;

(2) a volunteer fire department; or

(3) a fire department of a general-law municipality.

(b) A firefighter, when performing the firefighter's official duties, may close one or more lanes of a road or highway to protect the safety of persons or property.

(c) The closure shall be limited to the affected lane or lanes and one additional lane unless the safety of emergency personnel operating on the road or highway requires more lanes to be closed.

(d) In making a closure under this section, the firefighter shall deploy one or more authorized emergency vehicles with audible and visual signals that meet the requirements of Sections 547.305 and 547.702.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7903A.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7903A / Section 7903A.0301
§ 7903A.0301. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1372.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1372 / Section 1372.002
§ 1372.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter applies only to a health benefit plan that provides benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident, or sickness, including an individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement, a group hospital service contract, or an individual or group evidence of coverage or similar coverage document that is offered by:

(1) an insurance company;

(2) a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842;

(3) a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843;

(4) an approved nonprofit health corporation that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 844;

(5) a multiple employer welfare arrangement that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 846;

(6) a stipulated premium company operating under Chapter 884;

(7) a fraternal benefit society operating under Chapter 885;

(8) a Lloyd's plan operating under Chapter 941; or

(9) an exchange operating under Chapter 942.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, this chapter applies to:

(1) a small employer health benefit plan subject to Chapter 1501, including coverage provided through a health group cooperative under Subchapter B of that chapter;

(2) a standard health benefit plan issued under Chapter 1507;

(3) a basic coverage plan under Chapter 1551;

(4) a basic plan under Chapter 1575;

(5) a primary care coverage plan under Chapter 1579;

(6) a plan providing basic coverage under Chapter 1601;

(7) the state Medicaid program, including the Medicaid managed care program operated under Chapters 540 and 540A, Government Code;

(8) the child health plan program under Chapter 62, Health and Safety Code; and

(9) a self-funded health benefit plan sponsored by a professional employer organization under Chapter 91, Labor Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 292E.155 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 292E / Section 292E.155
§ 292E.155. AUTHORITY TO REFUSE FOR VIOLATION.
Status: in_force

The Health and Human Services Commission may refuse to accept money from a local provider participation fund administered under this chapter if the commission determines that acceptance of the money may violate federal law.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 131.156 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 131 / Section 131.156
§ 131.156. REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR TRANSFER.
Status: in_force

As part of the information for transfer, the commission shall require:

(1) the information required by Subdivisions (1) and (4) of Section 131.133 of this code relating to ownership and other mining activities of the applicant;

(2) proof that the public liability insurance requirement in Section 131.143 of this code will be fulfilled;

(3) proof that the performance bond or substitute collateral required by Sections 131.201 through 131.206 of this code will be furnished; and

(4) the statement of the applicant that he will faithfully carry out all of the requirements of the reclamation plan approved in the original application.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 182.108 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 182 / Section 182.108
§ 182.108. STANDARDS FOR ELECTRONIC SHARING OF PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION; COVERED ENTITY CERTIFICATION.
Status: repealed

(a) The corporation shall develop and submit to the commission for ratification privacy and security standards for the electronic sharing of protected health information.

(b) The commission shall review and the executive commissioner by rule shall adopt acceptable standards submitted for ratification under Subsection (a).

(c) Standards adopted under Subsection (b) must be designed to:

(1) comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Privacy Standards and Chapter 181;

(2) comply with any other state and federal law relating to the security and confidentiality of information electronically maintained or disclosed by a covered entity;

(3) ensure the secure maintenance and disclosure of personally identifiable health information;

(4) include strategies and procedures for disclosing personally identifiable health information; and

(5) support a level of system interoperability with existing health record databases in this state that is consistent with emerging standards.

(d) The corporation shall establish a process by which a covered entity may apply for certification by the corporation of a covered entity's past compliance with standards adopted under Subsection (b).

(e) The corporation shall publish the standards adopted under Subsection (b) on the corporation's Internet website.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1169 (H.B. 3304), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.
Tex. Water Code § 15.977 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.977
§ 15.977. RULES.
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules necessary to carry out this subchapter, including rules establishing procedures for application for and for the award of financial assistance, for the investment of funds, and for the administration of the fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8262.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8262 / Section 8262.054
§ 8262.054. DISTRICT OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this section, the board shall designate, establish, and maintain a district office as provided by Section 49.062, Water Code.

(b) The board may establish a second district office outside the district. If the board establishes a second district office, the board shall give notice of the location of that office by:

(1) filing a copy of the board resolution that establishes the location of the office:

(A) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; and

(B) in the municipal utility district records of each county in which the district is located; and

(2) publishing notice of the location of the office in a newspaper of general circulation in each county in which the district is located.

(c) A district office that is a private residence, office, or dwelling is a public place for matters relating to the district's business.

(d) The board shall provide notice of any change in the location of the district office outside the district in the manner required by Subsection (b).
Tex. Government Code § 54A.312 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54A / Section 54A.312
§ 54A.312. PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

(a) The appointing presiding judge of an administrative judicial region or appointing presiding judges of the administrative judicial regions, by majority vote, as applicable, may appoint the personnel needed to assist an associate judge in implementing and administering this subchapter.

(b) The salaries of the personnel shall be paid from:

(1) money available from the federal government;

(2) county money available for payment of officers' salaries, subject to the approval of the commissioners courts of the counties in which the associate judge serves; or

(3) a combination of money specified by Subdivisions (1) and (2).
Tex. Government Code § 4004.356 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4004 / Section 4004.356
§ 4004.356. IMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A securities professional or person serving in a legal capacity for a dealer or investment adviser who makes a notification under Section 4004.352(a), a dealer or investment adviser that submits a report under Section 4004.352(b) or makes a notification to a third party under Section 4004.354, or a securities professional or person serving in a legal capacity who or dealer or investment adviser that testifies or otherwise participates in a judicial proceeding arising from a notification or report is immune from any civil or criminal liability arising from the notification, report, testimony, or participation in the judicial proceeding, unless the securities professional, person serving in a legal capacity for the dealer or investment adviser, or dealer or investment adviser acted in bad faith or with a malicious purpose.

(b) A dealer or investment adviser that in good faith and with the exercise of reasonable care places or does not place a hold on any transaction under Section 4004.355(a)(1) is immune from civil or criminal liability or disciplinary action resulting from the action or failure to act.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8827.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8827 / Section 8827.051
§ 8827.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of seven directors appointed by the commissioners court.

(b) The board is composed of:

(1) three directors who represent the municipalities or population centers of Alpine, Lajitas, Marathon, Study Butte, and Terlingua;

(2) three directors who represent the rural part of Brewster County, exclusive of the municipalities or population centers of Alpine, Lajitas, Marathon, Study Butte, and Terlingua; and

(3) one director who represents Brewster County at large.

(c) A director described by Subsection (b)(1) must reside in or in the immediate area of a municipality or population center listed in that subsection.

(d) At least one director must reside in each county commissioners precinct.

(e) Directors serve staggered three-year terms.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2211.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2211 / Section 2211.003
§ 2211.003. APPEALS; JUDICIAL REVIEW.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant or affected insurer is entitled to appeal to the association. The association's decision may be appealed to the commissioner not later than the 30th day after the date of the decision.

(b) An order or decision made by the commissioner under this chapter is subject to judicial review in accordance with Subchapter D, Chapter 36.
Tex. Transportation Code § 601.080 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 601 / Section 601.080
§ 601.080. INSURANCE BINDER.
Status: in_force

A binder issued pending the issuance of a motor vehicle liability insurance policy satisfies the requirements for such a policy.
Tex. Transportation Code § 223.207 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 223 / Section 223.207
§ 223.207. LIABILITY FOR PRIVATE OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The department may not incur a financial obligation for a private entity that designs, develops, finances, constructs, maintains, or operates a state highway or other facility under this subchapter. The state or a political subdivision of the state is not liable for any financial or other obligations of a project solely because a private entity constructs, finances, or operates any part of the project.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3947.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3947 / Section 3947.202
§ 3947.202. MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The district may undertake and provide an improvement project or service authorized by this chapter using any money available to the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2602.107 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2602 / Section 2602.107
§ 2602.107. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The association may use money in the administrative account to pay administrative costs and other general expenses of the association.

(b) The association may transfer income from investment of the association's money in any account to the administrative account.

(c) The association shall assess title insurance companies as provided by Subchapter E for any additional money needed for the administrative account.

(d) The association shall pay from the guaranty fee account fees and reasonable and necessary expenses that the department incurs in an examination or audit of a title agent or direct operation under this chapter and Chapter 2651.

(e) The association may advance money from any account to the administrative account to pay the administrative expenses of the association.
Tex. Water Code § 16.015 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.015
§ 16.015. STUDIES OF UNDERGROUND WATER SUPPLY.
Status: in_force

The executive administrator may make studies and investigations of the physical characteristics of water-bearing formations and of the sources, occurrence, quantity, and quality of the underground water supply of the state and may study and investigate feasible methods to conserve, preserve, improve, and supplement this supply. The work shall first be undertaken in areas where, in the judgment of the board, the greatest need exists, and in determining the need, the board shall consider all beneficial uses essential to the general welfare of the state. Water-bearing formations may be explored by coring or other mechanical or electrical means when the area to be investigated has more than a local influence on water resources.
Tex. Local Government Code § 325.017 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 325 / Section 325.017
§ 325.017. PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

(a) The board or the general manager at the direction of the board shall employ persons necessary for the proper handling of district business and operation and may employ or contract with expert and specialized personnel who are necessary to carry out this chapter.

(b) The board shall determine the terms of employment and the compensation to be paid to employees under this section.

(c) The board shall require each employee or person under contract to the district who collects, pays, or handles any funds of the district to furnish a bond, payable to the district, for an amount sufficient to protect the district from financial loss resulting from actions of the employee or another person. Each bond shall be conditioned on the faithful performance of the employee's or person's duties and on accounting for all money and property of the district in the employee's or person's hands. The district shall pay for each bond.
Tex. Government Code § 834.304 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 834 / Section 834.304
§ 834.304. RETURN OF EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), if a person dies after retirement, a lump-sum death benefit is payable in an amount, if any, by which the retiree's contributions to the retirement system on the date of retirement exceed the amount of annuity payments made before the retiree's death.

(b) The benefit provided by this section is payable to the retiree's designated beneficiary. If a retiree dies without having designated a beneficiary, the benefit is payable to the person entitled to distribution of the decedent's estate, if that person or the personal representative of the decedent's estate claims the benefit before the second anniversary of the decedent's death.

(c) A death benefit may not be paid under this section if an optional retirement annuity has been selected as provided by Section 834.103.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1603.2106 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1603 / Section 1603.2106
§ 1603.2106. TRANSFER OF LICENSE OR PERMIT PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A license or permit issued under this subchapter is not transferable.
Tex. Occupations Code § 452.101 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 452 / Section 452.101
§ 452.101. DIRECTOR; PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive council shall employ a director and administrative and clerical employees as necessary to carry out the functions of the executive council, the occupational therapy board, and the physical therapy board.

(b) The director shall employ a coordinator of occupational therapy programs and a coordinator of physical therapy programs to carry out the functions of the respective boards. The coordinators may request the executive council to assign additional employees to carry out the duties of the coordinators.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8288.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8288 / Section 8288.109
§ 8288.109. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) To carry out a power conferred by this chapter, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain inside or outside the district to acquire the fee simple title to land, or any other interest in land as determined by the board, and other property and easements, necessary for water wells, water or sewer treatment plants, water or sewer lines, pumping stations and force mains, storage tanks, or other similar facilities.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1070.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1070 / Section 1070.153
§ 1070.153. ELECTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) If, on receipt of a petition, the board finds that annexing the territory is in the district's best interest, the board shall within 90 days of the board's finding:

(1) approve the annexation of the territory described in the petition; and

(2) order an election on the question of annexing the territory to the district.

(b) The election order shall provide for a separate election:

(1) in the territory proposed to be annexed; and

(2) in the district.

(c) The election order shall provide for clerks as in county elections and must specify:

(1) the date of the election;

(2) the location of the polling places;

(3) the form of ballot; and

(4) the presiding judge and alternate judge for each polling place.

(d) The election order may provide that:

(1) the entire district is one election precinct; or

(2) the county election precincts be combined for the election.
Tex. Occupations Code § 901.058 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 901 / Section 901.058
§ 901.058. MEMBER EQUALITY.
Status: in_force

A board member who is not a certified public accountant has the same authority, responsibility, and duties as any other board member.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1118.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1118 / Section 1118.108
§ 1118.108. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in real, personal, or mixed property located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a power or duty conferred on the district by this chapter.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.

(c) In a condemnation proceeding, the district is not required to:

(1) pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court; or

(2) provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or petition for review.
Tex. Education Code § 135.561 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 135 / Section 135.561
§ 135.561. USE OF PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

The board may lease, sell, transfer, or exchange land and permanent improvements owned by the system as the board determines is in the best interest of fulfilling the mission of the system.
Tex. Insurance Code § 882.755 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 882 / Section 882.755
§ 882.755. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
Status: in_force

The articles of incorporation of a mutual insurance holding company that results from a conversion under this subchapter, and any amendments to the articles of incorporation, are subject to approval by the commissioner.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9030.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9030 / Section 9030.007
§ 9030.007. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the legislative findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1501.611 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1501 / Section 1501.611
§ 1501.611. MARKETING REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

On request, each large employer purchasing a health benefit plan shall be given a summary of all plans for which the employer is eligible.