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Tex. Insurance Code § 843.313 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 843 / Section 843.313
§ 843.313. ECONOMIC PROFILING.
Status: in_force

(a) A health maintenance organization that conducts or uses economic profiling of physicians or providers participating in the health maintenance organization delivery network shall make available to a network physician or provider on request that physician's or provider's economic profile, including the standards by which the physician or provider is measured.

(b) The use of an economic profile must recognize the characteristics of a physician's or provider's practice that may account for variations from expected costs.
Tex. Government Code § 1231.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1231 / Section 1231.002
§ 1231.002. CERTAIN RIGHTS OF ISSUERS NOT AFFECTED.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not affect the right of an issuer of state securities to select its own bond counsel, underwriter, financial advisor, or other service provider in connection with the issuance of state securities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1055.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1055 / Section 1055.202
§ 1055.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR OTHER FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on general obligation bonds issued or other financial arrangements made under Section 1055.201 as the bonds or other arrangements mature.

(b) The tax required by this section together with any other ad valorem tax the district imposes may not in any year exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
Tex. Family Code § 264.1925 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 264 / Section 264.1925
§ 264.1925. QUALIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) To be appointed as a receiver under this subchapter, a person must be qualified by education, training, or experience to carry out the duties of the receiver under this subchapter. Notwithstanding Section 64.021, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, a receiver appointed under this subchapter may be an employee of the department.

(b) A court must appoint a receiver selected from a list of qualified persons developed by the department and filed with the court.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 129.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 129 / Section 129.001
§ 129.001. AGE OF MAJORITY.
Status: in_force

The age of majority in this state is 18 years.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8840.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8840 / Section 8840.105
§ 8840.105. LOGS.
Status: in_force

As permitted by Chapter 36, Water Code, the district may require that:

(1) accurate driller's logs be kept of the drilling, equipping, or completion of a well into a groundwater reservoir; and

(2) a copy of a driller's log and of any electric log that may be made of the well be filed with the district.
Tex. Government Code § 751.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 751 / Section 751.004
§ 751.004. APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF DIRECTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint a director of the office.

(b) The director serves at the pleasure of the governor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8408.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8408 / Section 8408.003
§ 8408.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Water Code § 5.582 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.582
§ 5.582. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to programs and permits arising under the air, waste, or water programs within the commission's jurisdiction.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 161.302 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 161 / Section 161.302
§ 161.302. CONTRACT TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND INPUT RELATING TO AGING POPULATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner may contract with an entity to:

(1) conduct local forums throughout this state to solicit input on and discuss policies regarding aging-related issues, including issues that are affected by the demographic and geographic diversity of the aging population in this state;

(2) provide analysis, education, and research services with respect to aging-related issues; and

(3) identify problems encountered by the aging population in this state and develop and recommend to the executive commissioner and the legislature solutions to those problems.

(b) If a contract entered into under this section includes a provision that allows a person performing duties under the contract on behalf of the entity to receive a per diem for days spent performing those duties and to be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in performing those duties, the per diem and reimbursement for travel expenses incurred must be paid at the same rate set in the General Appropriations Act for state employees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8119.025 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8119 / Section 8119.025
§ 8119.025. FIRST REGULARLY SCHEDULED ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The board by order may postpone the first election under Section 8119.052 following the confirmation and directors' election held under Section 8119.023 if:

(1) the election would otherwise occur not later than the 60th day after the date on which the confirmation election is held; or

(2) the board determines that there is not sufficient time to comply with the requirements of law and to order the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1100.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1100 / Section 1100.108
§ 1100.108. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient to a power, right, or privilege conferred 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 brought by the district, the district is not required to:

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

(2) provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or

(3) provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or petition for review.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 28.003 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 28 / Section 28.003
§ 28.003. REQUIRED DISCLOSURES RELATED TO FUNDING OR FUNDING SOURCES.
Status: in_force

(a) In a civil action subject to this chapter, a claimant must disclose, as part of initial disclosures required under Rule 194, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure:

(1) whether the claimant or the claimant's attorney has received, directly or indirectly, funding or financial support from any individual, entity, or government affiliated with a sanctioned or embargoed nation; and

(2) the identity of all sources of funding or financial support described by Subdivision (1).

(b) A claimant has a continuing obligation to supplement the disclosures required under this section during the pendency of the action with information on the following that occur after the initial disclosures are made:

(1) the claimant or the claimant's attorney receiving, directly or indirectly, money from an individual, entity, or government affiliated with a sanctioned or embargoed nation; and

(2) the claimant or the claimant's attorney identifying a source of funding or financial support described by Subsection (a)(1).

(c) A claimant must make a disclosure required by this section not later than the 10th day after the date the claimant or the claimant's attorney receives the money or identifies a source of funding or financial support, as applicable.

(d) A disclosure required by this section must be made under oath and filed with the court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8026A.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8026A.v2 / Section 8026A.0101
§ 8026A.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Karis Municipal Management District of Tarrant County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8004A.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8004A / Section 8004A.0501
§ 8004A.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. Special District Local Laws Code § 3822.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3822 / Section 3822.006
§ 3822.006. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.
Status: in_force

All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in:

(1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the City of Houston under Chapter 311, Tax Code;

(2) a tax abatement reinvestment zone created by the City of Houston under Chapter 312, Tax Code; or

(3) an enterprise zone created by the City of Houston under Chapter 2303, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6915.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6915 / Section 6915.051
§ 6915.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The board consists of five supervisors, appointed by the board of navigation and canal commissioners of the Willacy County Navigation District, and the port director of the Willacy County Navigation District.

(b) The port director of the Willacy County Navigation District:

(1) serves as an ex officio member of the board;

(2) does not have voting rights at board meetings; and

(3) is not counted for purposes of establishing a quorum.
Tex. Finance Code § 59.009 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 59 / Section 59.009
§ 59.009. COMPLIANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) A financial institution or an affiliate of a financial institution, including its holding company, may establish a compliance review committee to test, review, or evaluate the financial institution's conduct, transactions, or potential transactions for the purpose of monitoring and improving or enforcing compliance with:

(1) a statutory or regulatory requirement;

(2) financial reporting to a governmental agency;

(3) the policies and procedures of the financial institution or its affiliates; or

(4) safe, sound, and fair lending practices.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c):

(1) a compliance review document is confidential and is not discoverable or admissible in evidence in a civil action;

(2) an individual serving on a compliance review committee or acting under the direction of a compliance review committee may not be required to testify in a civil action as to:

(A) the contents or conclusions of a compliance review document; or

(B) an action taken or discussions conducted by or for a compliance review committee; and

(3) a compliance review document or an action taken or discussion conducted by or for a compliance review committee that is disclosed to a governmental agency remains confidential and is not discoverable or admissible in a civil action.

(c) Subsection (b)(2) does not apply to an individual who has management responsibility for the operations, records, employees, or activities being examined or evaluated by the compliance review committee.

(d) This section does not limit the discovery or admissibility in a civil action of a document that is not a compliance review document.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7208.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7208 / Section 7208.0102
§ 7208.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a special utility district in Guadalupe and Wilson Counties created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9030.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9030 / Section 9030.151
§ 9030.151. TAX TO REPAY BONDS.
Status: in_force

The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds or other obligations issued under Section 9030.201.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8388.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8388 / Section 8388.001
§ 8388.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Northgate Crossing Municipal Utility District No. 2.
Tex. Occupations Code § 57.106 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 57 / Section 57.106
§ 57.106. REVIEW BY DIVISION.
Status: in_force

(a) The division shall conduct a thorough, independent review of each proposed rule submitted under Section 57.105 to determine:

(1) if the effect of the proposed rule on market competition is consistent with state policy as established by the applicable state agency's governing statute; and

(2) whether the proposed rule promotes a clearly articulated and affirmatively expressed policy as established by the legislature to displace competition with government action.

(b) In conducting the review, the division may:

(1) request information from the state agency;

(2) require the state agency to conduct an analysis of possible implications of the rule;

(3) solicit public comments; or

(4) hold public hearings.

(c) The division shall complete the review not later than the 90th day after the date the proposed rule is submitted under Section 57.105.

(d) After review, the division shall:

(1) approve the proposed rule; or

(2) reject the proposed rule and return the rule to the state agency with instructions for revising the rule to be consistent with applicable state policy.

(e) A state agency may not finally adopt or implement a proposed rule required to be submitted for review under this subchapter unless the division has approved the rule under this section.

(f) The division shall, for each proposed rule submitted under this subchapter, provide to the state agency and make available to the public an explanation of the division's reasons for approving or rejecting the rule, including a discussion of the division's determination regarding the consistency of the rule with applicable state policy.

(g) The division may initiate a review of a proposed rule that was not submitted for review under this subchapter if the division has reason to believe that the proposed rule may have an anticompetitive market effect. A state agency may not finally adopt or implement a proposed rule for which the division has initiated a review under this subsection unless the division approves the rule in accordance with this section.

(h) When conducting a review of a proposed rule or deciding whether to initiate a review, the division shall only consider evidence or communications that are:

(1) submitted to the division in writing from an identified person or entity and made available to the public;

(2) submitted in a public hearing; or

(3) generally known to the public.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7955A.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7955A / Section 7955A.0303
§ 7955A.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7805.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7805 / Section 7805.155
§ 7805.155. BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to all other methods of acquiring funds for district purposes, the district may issue bond anticipation notes for any purpose for which district bonds have been voted or may be issued to refund outstanding bond anticipation notes and the interest on the notes being refunded.

(b) The notes may bear interest at any rate not to exceed the maximum interest rate applicable to the district's authorized bonds.

(c) The notes shall mature within one year of the date on which they are issued.

(d) The maximum amount of the notes outstanding at any one time may not exceed $500,000 without the prior consent of the City of Irving, Texas.

(e) The district shall pay the notes only from the proceeds of the sale of bonds by the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1114.062 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1114 / Section 1114.062
§ 1114.062. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

Subject to any limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall:

(1) supervise the work and activities of the district; and

(2) direct the affairs of the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 503.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 503 / Section 503.002
§ 503.002. RULES.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt rules for the administration of this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1353.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1353 / Section 1353.001
§ 1353.001. PROHIBITED CONDUCT.
Status: in_force

A managed care entity may not:

(1) require a physician participating in a managed care plan to issue an immunization or vaccination protocol for an immunization or vaccination to be administered to an enrollee in the plan;

(2) limit an enrollee's benefits for immunizations or vaccinations to circumstances in which an immunization or vaccination protocol is issued;

(3) provide a financial incentive to a physician to issue an immunization or vaccination protocol; or

(4) impose a financial or other penalty on a physician who refuses to issue an immunization or vaccination protocol.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7973A.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7973A / Section 7973A.0303
§ 7973A.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Water Code § 17.273 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.273
§ 17.273. AUTHORITY OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.
Status: in_force

A political subdivision may apply to the board for financial assistance and may use water quality enhancement funds for construction of treatment works in the manner provided in this subchapter.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 43.154 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 43 / Section 43.154
§ 43.154. PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of an application, the department may issue a permit for the killing of wildlife without regard to the closed season, bag limit, or means and methods. As soon as practicable, but not later than the 10th business day after the date the department receives an application, the department shall approve or deny the application and, if the application is approved, issue the permit.

(a-1) The department may not issue a permit under this section for the killing of mule deer, pronghorn antelope, or desert bighorn sheep unless:

(1) the department has inspected the property and has verified that serious damage or a threat to public safety as described in the notice under Section 43.151 is occurring;

(2) the department has made recommendations to the applicant regarding ways to minimize the damage or threat; and

(3) the applicant has made a reasonable effort to comply with the recommendations made by the department under this section.

(b) The department shall deliver or mail the permit, if issued, to the person requesting the permit or to the regional or local office of the department for pickup by the person. The department may issue the permit electronically.

(c) A permit must specify:

(1) the period of time during which it is valid;

(2) the area in which it applies;

(3) the kind and number of wildlife authorized to be killed; and

(4) the persons permitted to kill the noxious wildlife.

(d) No state permit is required to authorize a person to kill migratory birds protected by the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act if the person has obtained a permit authorizing that activity from the United States Department of the Interior or the United States Department of Agriculture.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 263.102 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 263 / Section 263.102
§ 263.102. RULES AND PUBLICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of managers shall print, or purchase from the Department of State Health Services at the actual cost of printing:

(1) rules adopted by the executive commissioner for the care of persons having a communicable disease and for the prevention and spread of communicable disease; and

(2) bulletins and other publications prepared by the department providing information about the cause, nature, treatment, and prevention of disease.

(b) The board of managers shall send or deliver copies of those rules, bulletins, and publications to:

(1) all practicing physicians in the county in which the hospital is located;

(2) all public schools;

(3) private schools that request copies; and

(4) organizations, churches, societies, unions, and individuals who present a written request for copies.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3963.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3963 / Section 3963.0302
§ 3963.0302. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The city, the district, and any other entities the city determines are necessary to the agreement may execute a development agreement if approved by the city.

(b) This chapter expires on the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter if the development agreement under Subsection (a) is not executed before that date.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3887.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3887 / Section 3887.154
§ 3887.154. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOT EXEMPT.
Status: in_force

Section 375.161, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1953.103 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1953 / Section 1953.103
§ 1953.103. EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE DATA WITH OTHER STATES.
Status: in_force

To further the uniform administration of rating laws, the department or an insurer may:

(1) exchange information and experience data with insurance supervisory officials, insurers, and rating organizations in other states; and

(2) consult and cooperate with the individuals or entities described by Subdivision (1) with respect to ratemaking and the application of rating systems.