FrankGoortani/open-us-law huggingface dataset:
Tex. Occupations Code § 1301.452 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.452
§ 1301.452. GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person is subject to disciplinary action under Section 1301.451 if the person violates this chapter, an order issued by the board, or a board rule. A violation of this chapter includes:

(1) attempting to obtain or obtaining a license, endorsement, or registration through fraud;

(2) wilfully, negligently, or arbitrarily violating a municipal rule or ordinance that regulates sanitation, drainage, or plumbing;

(3) making a misrepresentation of services provided or to be provided;

(4) making a false promise with the intent to induce a person to contract for a service;

(5) employing a person who does not hold a license or endorsement or who is not registered to engage in an activity for which a license, endorsement, or registration is required under this chapter;

(6) performing plumbing without holding the proper license, endorsement, or registration required by this chapter; or

(7) performing plumbing in violation of a plumbing code adopted under Section 1301.255.

(b) Retesting procedures may be used to determine whether grounds exist for suspension or revocation of a license, endorsement, or registration due to incompetence or a wilful violation by a person licensed under this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.603 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.603
§ 2001.603. NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If, after investigating a possible violation and the facts surrounding that possible violation, the director determines that a violation has occurred, the director may issue a violation report stating the facts on which the conclusion that a violation occurred is based, recommending that an administrative penalty be imposed on the person alleged to have committed the violation, and recommending the amount of the proposed penalty. The director shall base the recommended amount of the proposed penalty on the seriousness of the violation determined by consideration of the factors set out in Section 2001.602(b).

(b) Not later than the 21st day after the date on which the report is issued, the director shall give written notice of the report to the person alleged to have committed the violation.

(c) The notice must:

(1) include a brief summary of the alleged violation;

(2) state the amount of the administrative penalty recommended; and

(3) inform the person of the person's right to a hearing on the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.022 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 71 / Section 71.022
§ 71.022. QUALIFICATION OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE.
Status: in_force

If the executor or administrator of the estate of a nonresident individual is the plaintiff in an action under this subchapter, the foreign personal representative of the estate who has complied with the requirements of Chapter 503, Estates Code, for the probate of a foreign will is not required to apply for ancillary letters testamentary under Section 501.006, Estates Code, to bring and prosecute the action.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 61.219 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 61 / Section 61.219
§ 61.219. ISSUANCE OF PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) On a finding that the proposed excavating, taking, removing, or carrying away would not create hazardous conditions or imperil lives or property by exposing the island or peninsula or public beach to the ravages of storm water, the commissioners court may issue a permit to the applicant, and it shall be valid for six months from the date of its issuance.

(b) The decision to issue a permit shall be made with the advice and counsel of the county engineer in counties in which the commissioners court employs a county engineer.

(c) None of the provisions of this subchapter prohibit a commissioners court from issuing a permit to a person who holds a right-of-way easement granted by the commissioner for a pipeline to cross state land, provided the applicant complies with the provisions of this subchapter relating to the issuance of permits.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.172 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.172
§ 91.172. DECLARATION OF POLICY.
Status: in_force

The underground storage of natural gas promotes the conservation of natural gas, permits the building of reserves for orderly withdrawal in periods of peak demand, makes more readily available natural gas resources to residential, commercial, and industrial customers of this state, provides a better year-round market to the various gas fields, and promotes the public interest and welfare of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3936.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3936 / Section 3936.158
§ 3936.158. NONPOTABLE WATER USER CHARGES.
Status: in_force

The district may establish user charges for the use of nonpotable water for irrigation purposes, subject to approval of the governing body of the city.
Tex. Government Code § 525.0102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 525 / Section 525.0102
§ 525.0102. SUBROGATION AND THIRD-PARTY REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (d), the commission shall enter into a contract under which the contractor is authorized on behalf of the commission or a health and human services agency to recover money under a subrogation or third-party reimbursement right the commission or agency holds that arises from payment of medical expenses. The contract must provide that:

(1) the commission or agency, as appropriate, shall compensate the contractor based on a percentage of the amount of money the contractor recovers for the commission or agency; and

(2) the contractor may represent the commission or agency in a court proceeding to recover money under a subrogation or third-party reimbursement right if:

(A) the attorney required by other law to represent the commission or agency in court approves; and

(B) the representation is cost-effective and specifically authorized by the commission.

(b) The commission shall develop a process to:

(1) identify claims for the recovery of money under a subrogation or third-party reimbursement right described by this section; and

(2) refer the identified claims to a contractor authorized under this section.

(c) A health and human services agency shall cooperate with a contractor authorized under this section on a claim the agency refers to the contractor for recovery.

(d) If the commission cannot identify a contractor who is willing to contract with the commission under this section on reasonable terms, the commission:

(1) is not required to enter into a contract under Subsection (a); and

(2) shall develop and implement alternative policies to ensure the recovery of money under a subrogation or third-party reimbursement right.

(e) The commission may allow a state agency other than a health and human services agency to be a party to the contract required by Subsection (a). If the commission allows an additional state agency to be a party to the contract, the commission shall modify the contract as necessary to reflect the services the contractor is to provide to that agency.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2213.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2213 / Section 2213.053
§ 2213.053. PLAN OF ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION; TRUSTEES.
Status: in_force

(a) Before organizing and operating a self-insurance trust, the group or association of banks or bankers or the savings and loan associations, as applicable, proposing to organize the self-insurance trust shall:

(1) select trustees to administer the self-insurance trust; and

(2) prepare a detailed plan of organization and operation in the form and manner prescribed by the commissioner.

(b) The group or association of banks or bankers or the savings and loan associations shall submit the proposed plan to the commissioner for examination, suggested changes, and final approval.

(c) The commissioner shall approve the proposed plan only if the commissioner is satisfied that the self-insurance trust is able and will continue to be able to pay valid claims made to the self-insurance trust.

(d) After final approval, the plan may be amended with the commissioner's approval.
Tex. Transportation Code § 61.003 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 61 / Section 61.003
§ 61.003. DUTY TO ENGAGE PILOT.
Status: in_force

(a) A consignee having control of a vessel shall obtain a pilot to provide pilot services when the vessel is under way or otherwise moving on a river, bay, harbor, or port in this state unless the vessel is:

(1) documented as a United States vessel and licensed for and engaged in coastwise trade;

(2) a public vessel;

(3) of 20 gross tons or less;

(4) a motorboat registered in this state; or

(5) subject to Subsection (b), in distress or jeopardy.

(b) A consignee having control of a vessel that is in distress or jeopardy shall take on a pilot as soon as the pilot arrives at the vessel.
Tex. Transportation Code § 286.065 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 286 / Section 286.065
§ 286.065. APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC ROAD.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who lives within an enclosure described by Section 286.064(5), or 10 residents of the county, may file a sworn application with the commissioners court for an order to establish a public road for access to a bank or shore of public water in the county.

(b) The application must:

(1) state the facts that show the necessity for the highway;

(2) designate the line or route sought to be opened; and

(3) designate the name and residence of each person or owner of real property to be affected by the proposed road.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7941A.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7941A / Section 7941A.0501
§ 7941A.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. Local Government Code § 501.307 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 501 / Section 501.307
§ 501.307. SUITS OR RIGHTS NOT AFFECTED.
Status: in_force

(a) An amendment to a corporation's certificate of formation does not affect:

(1) any existing cause of action in favor of or against the corporation;

(2) any pending suit to which the corporation is a party; or

(3) the existing rights of any person.

(b) If a corporation's name is changed by amendment to the certificate of formation, a suit brought by or against the corporation under its former name does not abate for that reason.
Tex. Occupations Code § 402.255 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 402 / Section 402.255
§ 402.255. SUPERVISOR REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A supervisor of a temporary training permit holder must:

(1) be licensed to fit and dispense hearing instruments under this chapter or Chapter 401, other than Section 401.311 or 401.312;

(2) currently practice in this state under a license described by Subdivision (1); and

(3) be responsible for the direct supervision and education of a temporary training permit holder.

(b) A supervisor as appropriate shall directly and indirectly supervise a temporary training permit holder. A supervisor shall provide direct supervision by being located on the premises and available to the temporary training permit holder for prompt consultation. A supervisor shall provide indirect supervision by reviewing daily a temporary training permit holder's patient contact and daily work.

(c) A supervisor shall:

(1) be responsible for day-to-day supervision of the temporary training permit holder and be ultimately responsible for the service to a client treated by the permit holder;

(2) provide to the permit holder materials and equipment necessary for appropriate audiometric and hearing instrument evaluation and fitting procedures;

(3) supplement the permit holder's background information with reading lists and other references;

(4) conduct in-service training for the permit holder;

(5) act as a consultant to the permit holder by providing time for conferences for the permit holder and providing a variety of resource materials, approaches, and techniques that are based on sound theory, successful practice, or documented research;

(6) establish goals with the permit holder that are realistic, easily understandable, and directed toward the successful completion of the training requirements;

(7) observe the permit holder during the practicum, confer with the permit holder after the permit holder's contact with clients, and provide an opportunity for comment on the practicum experience in writing or through conferences, during and after the practicum experience;

(8) establish that the supervisor is solely responsible for the practicum and daily supervision of the permit holder;

(9) assist and encourage the permit holder's use of supportive professional sources;

(10) know and adhere to state and federal laws relating to hearing instrument fitting and dispensing; and

(11) assist the permit holder in fulfilling licensing requirements of this chapter.

(d) The supervisor shall maintain a log of the contact hours by practicum category on a form prescribed by the department. After the temporary training permit holder has completed 150 contact hours, the supervisor and the permit holder shall submit verification of compliance to the department.

(e) A supervisor may not supervise more than two temporary training permit holders at one time.
Tex. Water Code § 51.0731 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.0731
§ 51.0731. ELECTION DATE FOR CERTAIN DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The election date for directors of a district proposing to provide or actually providing water and sewer services or either of these services to household users as the principal functions of the district shall be the first Saturday in April.
Tex. Election Code § 20.034 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 20 / Section 20.034
§ 20.034. SUBMISSION TO REGISTRAR BY APPLICANT.
Status: in_force

(a) The applicant may keep the registration application form or the completed application to submit the application personally to the voter registrar.

(b) The agency employee shall enter on the declination of registration form a notation that after being given the opportunity to register, the applicant kept the application or application form for personal submission of the application to the registrar.
Tex. Finance Code § 65.006 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 65 / Section 65.006
§ 65.006. TRANSFER OF ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) A savings account may be transferred only on the books of an association on presentation to the association of:

(1) evidence of transfer satisfactory to the association; and

(2) an application for transfer by the transferee.

(b) A transferee accepts an account subject to the terms of the:

(1) savings contract; and

(2) association's charter and bylaws.
Tex. Transportation Code § 201.802 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 201 / Section 201.802
§ 201.802. PUBLIC ACCESS TO COMMISSION AND TO DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the commission and speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the department.

(b) The director shall prepare and maintain a written plan that describes the manner in which a person who does not speak English or who has a physical, mental, or developmental disability is provided reasonable access to the department's programs.

(c) The department shall comply with each applicable law of the United States or this state that relates to program or facility accessibility.
Tex. Family Code § 232.010 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 232 / Section 232.010
§ 232.010. REVIEW OF FINAL ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER.
Status: in_force

An order issued by a Title IV-D agency under this chapter is a final agency decision and is subject to review under the substantial evidence rule as provided by Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 12.107 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 12 / Section 12.107
§ 12.107. REMISSION OF FINES.
Status: in_force

(a) A justice of the peace, clerk of any court, or any other officer of the state who receives a fine imposed by a court for a violation of this code or a regulation of the commission adopted under this code shall send the fine to the department within 10 days after the date of collection. A statement containing the docket number of the case, the name of the person fined, and the section of this code or the regulation violated must accompany the remission of the fine.

(b) The amount of the fine to be remitted to the department is 80 percent in county court or higher court cases and 85 percent in justice court cases.
Tex. Finance Code § 183.005 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 183 / Section 183.005
§ 183.005. OBJECTION TO OTHER TRANSFER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not prevent the banking commissioner from investigating, commenting on, or seeking to enjoin or set aside a transfer of voting securities that evidence a direct or indirect interest in a state trust company, regardless of whether the transfer is governed by this subchapter, if the banking commissioner considers the transfer to be against the public interest.
Tex. Property Code § 81.210 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.210
§ 81.210. LOANS AS ELIGIBLE INVESTMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a fiduciary or a bank, savings and loan association, trust company, life insurance company, or other lending institution is authorized to make real estate loans, a loan on an apartment in a condominium regime and the undivided interest in the common elements of the regime that is appurtenant to the apartment is an eligible investment for the fiduciary or lending institution.

(b) A lender may not consider the existence of a prior lien for taxes, assessments, or other similar charges that are not delinquent in determining whether a mortgage or deed of trust is a first lien on the security for a loan under this section.

(c) For the purposes of this section, an apartment in a condominium regime and the undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant to the apartment are a single unit independent of the other units in the regime.

(d) This section does not affect any otherwise applicable provision of law that limits mortgage investments based on a special fraction or percentage of the value of the mortgaged property.
Tex. Penal Code § 47.11 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 47 / Section 47.11
§ 47.11. DEPOSITS IN CERTAIN ACCOUNTS NOT CONSIDERATION.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, opening or making a deposit in a savings account or other savings program subject to a savings promotion raffle under Chapter 280, Finance Code, does not constitute consideration.
Tex. Government Code § 25A.007 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25A / Section 25A.007
§ 25A.007. APPEALS.
Status: repealed

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, and except in instances when the supreme court has concurrent or exclusive jurisdiction, the Fifteenth Court of Appeals has exclusive jurisdiction over an appeal from an order or judgment of the business court or an original proceeding related to an action or order of the business court.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (H.B. 40), Sec. 70(2), eff. September 1, 2025.

(c) The procedure governing an appeal or original proceeding from the business court is the same as the procedure for an appeal or original proceeding from a district court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1108.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1108 / Section 1108.054
§ 1108.054. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.
Status: in_force

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

(1) at least 18 years of age;

(2) a resident of the district; and

(3) a qualified voter.

(b) A person elected or appointed to fill Place 1 or 3 on the board must also be a resident of the portion of Commissioners Precinct 1 or 3, respectively, that lies within the district.

(c) A person is not eligible to serve as a director if the person is:

(1) the district administrator; or

(2) a district employee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3988.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3988 / Section 3988.0301
§ 3988.0301. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purpose for which the district is created.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3795.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3795 / Section 3795.154
§ 3795.154. METHOD OF NOTICE OF HEARING.
Status: in_force

The district may mail the notice required by Section 375.115(c), Local Government Code, by certified or first class United States mail. The board shall determine the method of mailing notice.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8499.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8499 / Section 8499.0105
§ 8499.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1022.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1022 / Section 1022.052
§ 1022.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

At least 30 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation in the district.
Tex. Finance Code § 126.202 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 126 / Section 126.202
§ 126.202. SERVICE OF ORDER.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall serve a liquidation order in the same manner provided for service of a conservatorship order.
Tex. Tax Code § 1.02 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 1 / Section 1.02
§ 1.02. APPLICABILITY OF TITLE.
Status: in_force

This title applies to a taxing unit that is created by or pursuant to any general, special, or local law enacted before or after the enactment of this title unless a law enacted after enactment of this title by or pursuant to which the taxing unit is created expressly provides that this title does not apply. This title supersedes any provision of a municipal charter or ordinance relating to property taxation. Nothing in this title invalidates or restricts the right of voters to utilize municipal-level initiative and referendum to set a tax rate, level of spending, or limitation on tax increase for that municipality.
Tex. Insurance Code § 541.351 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 541 / Section 541.351
§ 541.351. ACCEPTANCE OF ASSURANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) In administering this chapter, the department may accept assurance of voluntary compliance from a person who is engaging in, has engaged in, or is about to engage in an act or practice in violation of:

(1) this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter; or

(2) Section 17.46, Business & Commerce Code.

(b) The assurance must be in writing and be filed with the department.

(c) The department may condition acceptance of an assurance of voluntary compliance on the stipulation that the person offering the assurance restore to a person in interest money that may have been acquired by the act or practice described in Subsection (a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1019.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1019 / Section 1019.004
§ 1019.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The district is composed of:

(1) the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 539, Acts of the 63rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1973; and

(2) all territory in the Darrouzett Independent School District as that territory existed on June 14, 1973, except the territory in the Booker Hospital District on that date.