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Tex. Occupations Code § 2021.004 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2021 / Section 2021.004
§ 2021.004. DEFINITIONS USED IN ADMINISTERING SUBTITLE.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of administering this subtitle:

(1) "Authorized agent" means a person appointed by an owner of a horse to represent the owner. The term is limited to a person who is appointed by a written instrument that the commission acknowledges and approves.

(2) "Clerk of scales" means a racetrack official who is responsible for weighing a jockey before and after a race.

(3) "Handicapper" means a person who predicts the winner of a horse race.

(4) "Horseshoe inspector" means a racetrack official who inspects the shoes of the horses entered in a race.

(5) "Jockey" or "apprentice jockey" means a professional rider licensed by the commission to ride in horse races.

(6) "Jockey room custodian" means a person who maintains the premises of a room in which jockeys prepare for a race.

(7) "Official starter" means a racetrack official who is in charge of the start of a race.

(8) "Paddock judge" means a racetrack official who supervises animals entered in a race while the animals are assembled before the beginning of a race in an enclosure on the grounds of a racetrack.

(9) "Patrol judge" means a racetrack official who is stationed at a set point along the racetrack to monitor the running of a race.

(10) "Quarter horse racing" means the form of horse racing in which quarter horses mounted by jockeys engage in a race.

(11) "Stable foreman" means the person in charge of the building in which horses are lodged and fed.

(12) "Timer" means a racetrack official who times the running of a race.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1024.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1024 / Section 1024.004
§ 1024.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Ector County, Texas.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 691.011 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 691 / Section 691.011
§ 691.011. RECORDS.
Status: in_force

The commission shall keep identification records of each body donated to the commission and of each body or anatomical specimen distributed by the commission.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 74.106 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 74 / Section 74.106
§ 74.106. BOARD ELECTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The initial election for board members from a proposed eradication zone shall be held concurrently with an eradication zone referendum held under Section 74.105. Each eradication zone shall be represented on the board and shall remain represented on the board until eradication operations are concluded and all debt of the eradication zone is paid.

(b) A board election shall be conducted under the procedures provided by this section and Section 74.114 of this code.

(c) A cotton grower who is eligible to vote in a referendum or election under this subchapter is eligible to be a candidate for and member of the board if the person has at least seven years of experience as a cotton grower and otherwise meets the qualifications for the position.

(d) A cotton grower who wants to be a candidate for the board must meet the qualifications for board membership and file an application with the commissioner. The application must be:

(1) filed not later than the 30th day before the date set for the board election;

(2) on a form approved by the commissioner; and

(3) signed by at least 10 cotton growers who are eligible to vote in the board election.

(e) On receipt of an application and verification that the application meets the requirements of Subsection (d) of this section, an applicant's name shall be placed on the ballot for the board election.

(f) An eligible voter may vote for a cotton grower whose name does not appear on the official ballot by writing that person's name on the ballot.

(g) A board election must be preceded by at least 45 days notice published in one or more newspapers published and distributed in the proposed or established eradication zone. The notice shall be published not less than once a week for three consecutive weeks. Not later than the 45th day before the date of the election, direct written notice of the election shall be given to each county agent in the eradication zone.

(h) Each board member shall be sworn into office by a representative of the commissioner by taking the oath of office required for elected officers of the state.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.023 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 12 / Section 12.023
§ 12.023. EXPIRATION OF REGISTRATION OR LICENSES.
Status: in_force

The department by rule shall adopt a system under which registrations or licenses required by the department, including licenses issued under Chapter 1951, Occupations Code, expire on various dates during the year. The department may increase or decrease the term of an initial or renewal license or registration so that all licenses held by a person or a group of license holders expire on the same date. For the period in which the registration or license expiration date is changed, registration or license fees shall be prorated on a monthly basis so that each registrant or licensee pays only that portion of the fee that is allocable to the number of months during which the registration or license is valid. On the next renewal of the registration or license, the total renewal fee is payable.
Tex. Local Government Code § 252.0215 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 252 / Section 252.0215
§ 252.0215. COMPETITIVE BIDDING IN RELATION TO HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS.
Status: in_force

A municipality, in making an expenditure of more than $3,000 but less than $100,000, shall contact at least two historically underutilized businesses on a rotating basis, based on information provided by the comptroller pursuant to Chapter 2161, Government Code. If the list fails to identify a historically underutilized business in the county in which the municipality is situated, the municipality is exempt from this section.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 102.0179 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 102 / Section 102.0179
§ 102.0179. FINE FOR CERTAIN DRUG AND TEXAS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ACT CONVICTIONS.
Status: in_force

In this article, "convicted" includes an adjudication under juvenile proceedings.

(b) In addition to any other fees and fines imposed under this subchapter, a defendant convicted of a misdemeanor drug offense as defined by Section 521.371, Transportation Code, whose driver's license is not suspended under Section 521.372, Transportation Code, as a result of that conviction, shall pay a fine of $100.

(c) The court shall waive imposition of a fine under this article if the defendant's driver's license is suspended under Section 521.372, Transportation Code, or under another provision of that code as a result of the conviction of:

(1) an offense described by Section 521.372(a), Transportation Code; or

(2) another offense arising from the same criminal episode.

(d) A fine imposed under this article is due regardless of whether the defendant is granted community supervision in the case. The court shall collect the fine under this article in the same manner as court costs are collected in the case.

(e) A fine collected under this article shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas mobility fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1018.064 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1018 / Section 1018.064
§ 1018.064. LIABILITY INSURANCE; INDEMNIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) For an officer, director, board appointee, member of the medical staff, or district employee, the board may:

(1) purchase and maintain liability insurance to protect the person from any liability that arises from performing a duty for the district or at a district facility; and

(2) enter into and perform an agreement to defend or indemnify the person with regard to a claim, cost, expense, or liability resulting from duties performed for the district or at a district facility.

(b) The board may establish a self-insurance program to fund an indemnity obligation.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 261.007 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 261 / Section 261.007
§ 261.007. NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE, MERGER, OR CONSOLIDATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A utility that changes its name or merges or consolidates after filing a utility security instrument under Section 261.004 shall promptly file with the secretary of state a written statement of the name change, merger, or consolidation. The written statement must:

(1) be signed by the secured party and the utility;

(2) identify the appropriate utility security instrument by file number; and

(3) state the name of the utility after the name change, merger, or consolidation.

(b) Unless a written statement is filed under Subsection (a) not later than four months after the effective date of the name change, merger, or consolidations, the filing of a utility security instrument before the name change, merger, or consolidation does not constitute perfection or serve as notice under Section 261.004 of a security interest in property acquired by the utility more than four months after the name change, merger, or consolidation.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.605 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.605
§ 21.605. CONTROL.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this subchapter, a person has control of another person if the person has possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the other person, through the ownership of equity securities, by contract, or in another manner.

(b) A person's beneficial ownership of 10 percent or more of a person's outstanding voting shares or similar interests creates a presumption that the person has control of the other person, but a person is not considered to have control of another person who holds the voting shares or similar interests in good faith and not to circumvent this part, as an agent, bank, broker, nominee, custodian, or trustee for one or more beneficial owners who do not individually or as a group have control of the person.
Tex. Education Code § 39.2011 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 39 / Section 39.2011
§ 39.2011. APPLICABILITY TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) a district includes an open-enrollment charter school that operates on more than one campus; and

(2) a campus includes an open-enrollment charter school campus.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1110.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1110 / Section 1110.103
§ 1110.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and all the district's money and resources.
Tex. Education Code § 33.252 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 33 / Section 33.252
§ 33.252. EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Expanded learning opportunities may be provided during:

(1) an extended school day;

(2) an extended school year; or

(3) structured learning programs outside of the regular school day, including before- and after-school programs and summer programs.

(b) Expanded learning opportunities may be provided by offering:

(1) rigorous coursework;

(2) mentoring;

(3) tutoring;

(4) physical activity;

(5) academic support; or

(6) educational enrichment in one or more subjects, including fine arts, civic engagement, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3914.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3914 / Section 3914.104
§ 3914.104. NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or providing a service authorized by this chapter.

(b) The nonprofit corporation:

(1) has each power of and is considered to be a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and

(2) may implement any project and provide any service authorized by this chapter.

(c) The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation. The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code, except that a board member is not required to reside in the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 702.551 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 702 / Section 702.551
§ 702.551. INVESTIGATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney general or a district or county attorney may:

(1) investigate an alleged violation of this chapter; and

(2) enforce any penalty or remedy authorized by this chapter.

(b) The attorney general, a district or county attorney, or the secretary of state may recover reasonable expenses, including court costs, attorney's fees, investigative costs, witness fees, and deposition expenses, incurred in obtaining an injunction or recovering a civil penalty under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1043.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1043 / Section 1043.206
§ 1043.206. REVENUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue revenue bonds to:

(1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, or renovate buildings or improvements, including necessary equipment and furnishings, for hospital purposes and the hospital system;

(2) acquire sites to be used for hospital purposes; or

(3) acquire and operate a mobile emergency medical or air ambulance service to assist the district in carrying out its hospital purpose.

(b) The bonds may be secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of district property.

(c) The bonds must be issued in the manner provided by Sections 264.042, 264.043, and 264.046-264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.1651 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.1651
§ 152.1651. MARTIN COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Martin County is included in the 118th Judicial District Juvenile Board.

(b) Section 152.0931 applies to the 118th Judicial District Juvenile Board.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4102.164 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4102 / Section 4102.164
§ 4102.164. ACCEPTANCE OF REFERRAL PAYMENTS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensed public insurance adjuster may not accept a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration of any nature, regardless of form or amount, in exchange for the referral by a licensed public insurance adjuster of an insured to any third-party individual or firm, including an attorney, appraiser, umpire, construction company, contractor, or salvage company.

(b) The commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to implement and enforce this section.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.478 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.478
§ 2301.478. ACTION ON FRANCHISE.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise or any other law, an action or proceeding brought by a manufacturer, representative, converter, or distributor against a dealer must be brought in an appropriate forum in this state only, and the law of this state applies to the action or proceeding.

(b) Each party to a franchise owes to the other party a duty of good faith and fair dealing that is actionable in tort.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 103.012 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 103 / Section 103.012
§ 103.012. RULES.
Status: in_force

With the advice of the board, the department shall adopt rules, consistent with this chapter, for the payment of claims from the fund.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 52.102 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 52 / Section 52.102
§ 52.102. MANDATORY CONTRACT TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) A contract for invention development services must contain in boldfaced type of not less than 10-point size:

(1) the payment terms;

(2) the contract termination rights required by Section 52.104;

(3) a full, clear, and concise description of the specific acts or services that the invention developer agrees to perform for the customer;

(4) a statement of whether the invention developer agrees to construct, sell, or distribute one or more prototypes, models, or devices embodying the customer's invention;

(5) the full name and principal place of business of the invention developer;

(6) the name and principal place of business of any parent, subsidiary, or affiliated company that may engage in performing any of the invention development services;

(7) if the invention developer makes an oral or written representation of estimated or projected customer earnings, a statement of estimated or projected customer earnings and a description of the data on which the estimation or projection is based;

(8) the name and address of the custodian of all records and correspondence pertaining to the invention development services described by the contract;

(9) a statement that the invention developer:

(A) is required to maintain all records and correspondence relating to performance of the invention development services for the customer until the second anniversary of the date the contract expires; and

(B) on seven days' written notice will make the invention development services records and correspondence available to the customer or the customer's representative for review and copying at the customer's reasonable expense on the invention developer's premises during normal business hours; and

(10) a time schedule for performance of the invention development services, including an estimated date by which performance is expected to be completed.

(b) An invention developer is a fiduciary to the extent that the description of specific acts or services required by Subsection (a)(3) gives the invention developer discretion in determining which acts or services will be performed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8127.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8127 / Section 8127.101
§ 8127.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions provided by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1575.251 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.251
§ 1575.251. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "employer" has the meaning assigned by Section 821.001, Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 2002.021 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2002 / Section 2002.021
§ 2002.021. AGENCY LIAISON.
Status: in_force

A state agency shall designate at least one individual to act as a liaison through whom all required documents may be submitted to the secretary of state for filing and publication.
Tex. Education Code § 51.332 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.332
§ 51.332. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to:

(1) a student who has graduated with an associate or baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher education;

(2) a student who transfers to an institution of higher education from a private or independent institution of higher education or an accredited out-of-state institution of higher education and who has satisfactorily completed college-level coursework;

(3) a student who is enrolled in a certificate program of one year or less at a public junior college, a public technical institute, or a public state college;

(4) a student who is serving on active duty as a member of:

(A) the armed forces of the United States; or

(B) the Texas National Guard;

(5) a student who is currently serving as and, for at least the three-year period preceding enrollment, has served as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States;

(6) a student who on or after August 1, 1990, was honorably discharged, retired, or released from:

(A) active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States or the Texas National Guard; or

(B) service as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States;

(7) a student who is:

(A) certified as an emergency medical technician under Chapter 773, Health and Safety Code; and

(B) employed by a political subdivision;

(8) a student who is included as fire protection personnel by Section 419.021, Government Code; or

(9) a student who is elected, appointed, or employed to serve as a peace officer described by Article 2A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure, or other law.
Tex. Transportation Code § 522.011 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 522 / Section 522.011
§ 522.011. LICENSE OR PERMIT REQUIRED; OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle unless:

(1) the person:

(A) has in the person's immediate possession a commercial driver's license issued by the department appropriate for the class of vehicle being driven; and

(B) is not disqualified or subject to an out-of-service order;

(2) the person:

(A) has in the person's immediate possession a commercial learner's permit and driver's license issued by the department; and

(B) is accompanied by the holder of a commercial driver's license issued by the department with any necessary endorsements appropriate for the class of vehicle being driven, and the license holder:

(i) for the purpose of giving instruction in driving the vehicle, at all times occupies a seat beside the permit holder or, in the case of a passenger vehicle, directly behind the driver in a location that allows for direct observation and supervision of the permit holder; and

(ii) is not disqualified or subject to an out-of-service order; or

(3) the person is authorized to drive the vehicle under Section 522.015.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person violates Subsection (a).

(c) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500, except that the offense is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant was convicted of an offense under this section in the year preceding the date of the offense that is the subject of the trial.

(d) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a)(1)(A) if the person charged produces in court a commercial driver's license that:

(1) was issued to the person;

(2) is appropriate for the class of vehicle being driven; and

(3) was valid when the offense was committed.

(e) It is a defense to prosecution for a violation of Subsection (a)(2)(A) if the person charged produces in court a commercial learner's permit or driver's license, as appropriate, that:

(1) was issued to the person; and

(2) was valid when the offense was committed.

(f) The court may assess a defendant an administrative fee not to exceed $10 if a charge under this section is dismissed because of the defense listed under Subsection (e).
Tex. Occupations Code § 702.302 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 702 / Section 702.302
§ 702.302. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A health spa shall prepare a comprehensive list that includes each membership plan the health spa offers for sale. The health spa shall disclose the list to a prospective purchaser on request.

(b) A certificate holder who is not exempt under Section 702.202 from the security requirements of Subchapter D must deliver to a purchaser a complete copy of the contract, accompanied by a written receipt for any payment made by the purchaser under the contract before entering into the contract with the purchaser.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4101.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4101 / Section 4101.052
§ 4101.052. APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a license under this chapter must submit to the department an application on a form prescribed and provided by the department, and include as part of or in connection with the application any information that the department reasonably requires, including information about the applicant's:

(1) identity;

(2) personal history;

(3) experience; and

(4) business record.

(b) The application must be accompanied by the fee required by Section 4101.057.