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Tex. Insurance Code § 2202.206 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2202 / Section 2202.206
§ 2202.206. APPLICATION AFTER DENIAL, REFUSAL, OR REVOCATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), an applicant for a certificate of authority or certificate holder whose certificate of authority has been denied, refused, or revoked under this chapter may not file another application for a certificate of authority before the first anniversary of the effective date of the denial, refusal, or revocation.

(b) If an applicant or certificate holder seeks judicial review of a denial, refusal, or revocation, the applicant or certificate holder may not file another application for a certificate of authority before the first anniversary of the date of a final court order or decree affirming the denial, refusal, or revocation.

(c) If an applicant files an application after the date specified by this section, the commissioner may refuse the application unless the applicant shows good cause why the denial of the previous application or the refusal to renew or the revocation of the original certificate of authority should not be a bar to the issuance of a new certificate.
Tex. Occupations Code § 507.258 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 507 / Section 507.258
§ 507.258. SEARCH OF NATIONAL PRACTITIONER DATABASE.
Status: in_force

The executive council shall establish a process to search at least one national practitioner database to determine whether another state has taken any disciplinary or other legal action against an applicant or license holder before issuing an initial or renewal license.
Tex. Government Code § 2302.024 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2302 / Section 2302.024
§ 2302.024. AUTHORITY TO SELL POWER.
Status: in_force

A cogenerating state agency may contract in the same manner as a qualifying facility for the sale to an electric utility of firm or nonfirm power produced by the state agency cogeneration facility that exceeds the agency's power requirements.
Tex. Government Code § 1433.065 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1433 / Section 1433.065
§ 1433.065. SALE OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this chapter shall be sold to the highest bidder for cash and may not be exchanged for property.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.005 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.005
§ 521.005. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

The department may adopt rules necessary to administer this chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 431.278 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 431 / Section 431.278
§ 431.278. CHANGE OF LOCATION OF PLACE OF BUSINESS.
Status: in_force

(a) Not fewer than 30 days in advance of the change, the licensee shall notify the department in writing of the licensee's intent to change the location of a licensed place of business. The notice shall include the address of the new location and the name and residence address of the individual in charge of the business at the new location.

(b) Not later than the 10th day after the date of completion of the change of location, the licensee shall notify the department in writing to verify the change of location, the address of the new location, and the name and residence address of the individual in charge of the business at the new address.

(c) Notice is adequate if the licensee provides the intent and verification notices to the department by certified mail, return receipt requested, mailed to the central office of the department.
Tex. Property Code § 59.052 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 59 / Section 59.052
§ 59.052. TRANSFER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITY.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Subchapter C, a lessor who takes possession of property to which this subchapter applies to enforce a lien under this chapter may transfer possession of the property and have the property towed to a vehicle storage facility for disposition by the vehicle storage facility under Subchapter D, Chapter 2303, Occupations Code, if:

(1) the transfer of possession and towing is authorized under a written rental agreement between the lessor and tenant;

(2) the lessor gives written notice of the lessor's claim to the tenant as required under Section 59.042(a) in the manner prescribed by Section 59.043;

(3) the tenant fails to satisfy the claim on or before the 14th day after the date the notice required under Section 59.042(a) is delivered in the manner prescribed by Section 59.043; and

(4) the vehicle storage facility agrees in writing to accept possession of the property.
Tex. Transportation Code § 67.035 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 67 / Section 67.035
§ 67.035. APPLICATION FOR LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

To apply for a branch pilot's license or a deputy branch pilot's certificate, a person must give to the board a written application in the form and manner required by board rule.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1501.109 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1501 / Section 1501.109
§ 1501.109. REFUSAL TO RENEW; DISCONTINUATION OF COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) A small or large employer health benefit plan issuer may elect to refuse to renew all small or large employer health benefit plans delivered or issued for delivery by the issuer in this state or in a geographic service area. The issuer shall notify:

(1) the commissioner of the election not later than the 180th day before the date coverage under the first plan terminates under this subsection; and

(2) each affected covered small or large employer not later than the 180th day before the date coverage terminates for that employer.

(b) A small employer health benefit plan issuer that elects under this section to refuse to renew all small employer health benefit plans in this state or in a geographic service area may not write a new small employer health benefit plan in this state or in the geographic service area, as applicable, before the fifth anniversary of the date notice is provided to the commissioner under Subsection (a).

(c) A large employer health benefit plan issuer that elects under this section to refuse to renew all large employer health benefit plans in this state or in a geographic service area may not write a new large employer health benefit plan in this state or in the geographic service area, as applicable, before the fifth anniversary of the date notice is provided to the commissioner under Subsection (a).

(d) A small or large employer health benefit plan issuer may elect to discontinue a particular type of small or large employer coverage only if the issuer:

(1) before the 90th day preceding the date of the discontinuation of the coverage:

(A) provides notice of the discontinuation to the employer and the commissioner; and

(B) offers to each employer the option to purchase other small or large employer coverage offered by the issuer at the time of the discontinuation; and

(2) acts uniformly without regard to the claims experience of the employer or any health status related factors of eligible employees, eligible employees' dependents, or new employees or dependents who may become eligible for the coverage.
Tex. Government Code § 2059.053 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2059 / Section 2059.053
§ 2059.053. RULES.
Status: in_force

The command may adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter.
Tex. Election Code § 258.006 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 258 / Section 258.006
§ 258.006. ACCEPTANCE AND PRESERVATION OF COPIES.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority with whom a campaign treasurer appointment is filed shall accept each completed copy of the code submitted to the authority that is properly subscribed to by a candidate or the campaign treasurer of a political committee.

(b) Each copy of the code accepted under this section shall be preserved by the authority with whom it is filed for the period prescribed for the filer's campaign treasurer appointment.
Tex. Insurance Code § 821.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 821 / Section 821.001
§ 821.001. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies to any insurer that is required by law to hold a certificate of authority issued by the department, including:

(1) a domestic insurance company;

(2) a mutual life insurance company;

(3) a statewide mutual assessment company;

(4) a mutual insurance company other than a life insurance company operating under Chapter 883;

(5) a Lloyd's plan;

(6) a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange; and

(7) a title insurance company.

(b) This subchapter does not apply to:

(1) an insurer before the second anniversary of the date the insurer's original certificate of authority is issued; or

(2) an insurer that was paid more than $50,000 in gross premium income by policyholders during the preceding accounting year of the insurer.
Tex. Local Government Code § 43.0695 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 43 / Section 43.0695
§ 43.0695. PROPERTY OWNER CONSENT REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN AREAS.
Status: in_force

(a) If the registered voters in the area proposed to be annexed do not own more than 50 percent of the land in the area, the municipality must obtain consent to the annexation through a petition signed by more than 50 percent of the owners of land in the area in addition to the election required by this subchapter.

(b) The municipality must obtain the consent required by this section through the petition process prescribed by Sections 43.0685(b)-(e), and the petition must be verified in the manner provided by Section 43.0686(a).

(c) Notwithstanding Section 43.0685(e), the municipality may provide for an owner of land in the area that is not a resident of the area to sign the petition electronically.
Tex. Government Code § 555.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 555 / Section 555.001
§ 555.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "state agency," "license," and "contested case" have the meanings assigned by Section 2001.003.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3869.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3869 / Section 3869.152
§ 3869.152. BORROWING MONEY.
Status: in_force

The district may borrow money for a district purpose included in a project development agreement entered into under Section 3869.160 by issuing or executing bonds, notes, credit agreements, or other obligations of any kind found by the board to be necessary or appropriate for the district purpose. The bond, note, credit agreement, or other obligation must be secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes, assessments, or any combination thereof or from other district revenue.
Tex. Education Code § 28.0051 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 28 / Section 28.0051
§ 28.0051. DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) A dual language immersion program should be designed to produce students with a demonstrated mastery, in both English and one other language, of the required curriculum under Section 28.002(a).

(b) The commissioner by rule shall adopt:

(1) minimum requirements for a dual language immersion program implemented by a school district;

(2) standards for evaluating:

(A) the success of a dual language immersion program; and

(B) the performance of schools that implement a dual language immersion program; and

(3) standards for recognizing:

(A) schools that offer an exceptional dual language immersion program; and

(B) students who successfully complete a dual language immersion program.

(c) A school district may implement a dual language immersion program in a manner and at elementary grade levels consistent with rules adopted by the commissioner under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8235.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8235 / Section 8235.002
§ 8235.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is a municipal utility district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(b) The district, to the extent authorized by Section 8235.103 and Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, has road powers.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3846.257 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3846 / Section 3846.257
§ 3846.257. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

Upon approval by the board of a resolution designating an area as a development zone, the district shall call a confirmation election to confirm the establishment of the zone in the manner prescribed by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Election Code § 171.021 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 171 / Section 171.021
§ 171.021. COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED.
Status: in_force

For each county in which a primary election is held, a county executive committee is established as provided by this subchapter for the political party holding the primary.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1069.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1069 / Section 1069.060
§ 1069.060. STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint to the staff any doctors and employ any technician, nurse, or other employee the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district.

(b) The district may employ fiscal agents, accountants, architects, and attorneys as the board considers proper.

(b-1) The board may employ physicians, but only as provided by Section 1069.0605.

(c) Except as provided by Section 1069.0605, the board may provide that the district administrator has the authority to employ district employees, including technicians and nurses.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3904.254 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3904 / Section 3904.254
§ 3904.254. TAXES FOR SERVICES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

On voter approval and adoption of the order described by Section 3904.253, the district may apply separately, differently, equitably, and specifically its taxing power and lien authority to the defined area or designated property to provide money to construct, administer, maintain, and operate services, improvements, and facilities that primarily benefit the defined area or designated property.
Tex. Water Code § 11.031 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 11 / Section 11.031
§ 11.031. ANNUAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than March 1 of each year, each person who has a water right issued by the commission or who impounded, diverted, or otherwise used state water during the preceding calendar year shall submit a written report to the commission on a form prescribed by the commission. The report shall contain all information required by the commission to aid in administering the water law and in making inventory of the state's water resources. However, with the exception of those persons who hold water rights, no report is required of persons who take water solely for domestic or livestock purposes.

(b) A person who fails to file an annual report with the commission as required by Subsection (a) or fails to timely comply with a request by the commission to make information available under Subsection (d) is liable for a penalty for each day the person fails to file the statement or comply with the request after the applicable deadline in an amount not to exceed:

(1) $100 per day if the person is the holder of a water right authorizing the appropriation of 5,000 acre-feet or less per year; or

(2) $500 per day if the person is the holder of a water right authorizing the appropriation of more than 5,000 acre-feet per year.

(b-1) The state may sue to recover a penalty under Subsection (b).

(c) The commission may waive the requirements of Subsection (a) of this section for a person who has a water right or uses state water in an area of the state where watermaster operations are established.

(d) Each person who has a water right issued by the commission or who impounds, diverts, or otherwise uses state water shall maintain water use information required under Subsection (a) on a monthly basis during the months a water rights holder uses permitted water. The person shall make the information available to the commission on the commission's request. The executive director shall establish a reasonable deadline by which a person must make available information requested by the commission under this subsection.

(e) Except as provided by Subsection (a), the commission may request information maintained under Subsection (d) only during a drought or other emergency shortage of water or in response to a complaint.

(f) Subsection (e) does not affect the authority of a watermaster to obtain water use information under other law.

(g) The commission shall establish a process by which a report required under Subsection (a) may be submitted electronically through the Internet.
Tex. Education Code § 33.084 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 33 / Section 33.084
§ 33.084. INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Status: in_force

(a) The interscholastic league advisory council is composed of:

(1) two members of the State Board of Education appointed by the chair of the board;

(2) a member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house;

(3) a member of the senate appointed by the lieutenant governor;

(4) two members of the legislative council of the University Interscholastic League appointed by the chairman of the council;

(5) two public school board members appointed by the commissioner; and

(6) three members of the public appointed by the commissioner.

(b) A member of the advisory council serves at the will of the member's appointing authority.

(c) In appointing public members to the advisory council, the commissioner shall give special consideration to students, parents of students, and teachers.

(d) The advisory council shall select a chair from among its members and shall meet at the call of the chair.

(e) The advisory council shall review the rules of the University Interscholastic League and shall make recommendations relating to the rules to the governor, the legislature, the legislative council of the University Interscholastic League, and the State Board of Education.

(f) A member of the advisory council may not receive compensation but is entitled to reimbursement from the University Interscholastic League for transportation expenses and the per diem allowance for state employees in accordance with the General Appropriations Act.

(g) The advisory council shall study:

(1) University Interscholastic League policy with respect to the eligibility of students to participate in programs;

(2) geographic distribution of University Interscholastic League resources and programs; and

(3) gender equity.

(h) An action of the University Interscholastic League relating to the provision of additional programs of school districts may not be taken pending submission of a final report by the advisory council.
Tex. Government Code § 610.011 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 610 / Section 610.011
§ 610.011. SALARY REDUCTION AGREEMENTS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The state may enter into an agreement with a state employee to reduce the employee's periodic compensation paid by the state by an amount to be paid for child care expenses.

(b) A state employee may request the salary reduction agreement by filing a written request for the reduction, on a form prescribed by the program administrator, with the payroll officer of the state agency with which the employee is employed.

(c) A state employee is entitled to select the recipient of payments under the salary reduction agreement.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.205 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.205
§ 504.205. INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH PLATES.
Status: in_force

The department shall include with each set of specialty license plates issued under this subchapter a document that provides:

(1) information on laws governing parking for persons with disabilities; and

(2) instructions for reporting alleged violations of Chapter 681.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3847.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3847 / Section 3847.101
§ 3847.101. EXERCISE OF POWERS OF DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

The district may exercise the powers of a corporation created under Chapter 505, Local Government Code.
Tex. Finance Code § 342.455 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 342 / Section 342.455
§ 342.455. AGREEMENT FOR MORE THAN ONE LOAN OR CASH ADVANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) A lender and a borrower may enter an agreement under which one or more loans or cash advances are from time to time made to or for the account of the borrower.

(b) An agreement under this section may provide for a maximum loan charge on the unpaid principal amounts from time to time outstanding at a rate that does not exceed the rate that produces the maximum interest charge computed under Section 342.201 for an equivalent loan amount.

(c) An agreement under this section must be written and signed by the lender and borrower.

(d) An agreement under this section must contain:

(1) the date of the agreement;

(2) the name and address of each borrower; and

(3) the name and address of the lender.

(e) If a charge for insurance coverage is to be included in a loan contract, an agreement under this section must clearly set forth a simple statement of the amount of the charge or the method by which the charge is to be computed.

(f) The lender shall deliver a copy of an agreement under this section to the borrower.

(g) The commissioner may prescribe monthly rates of charge that produce the maximum interest charge computed under Section 342.201 for use under Subsection (b).
Tex. Insurance Code § 1369.451 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1369 / Section 1369.451
§ 1369.451. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Cost-sharing amount" includes an amount charged for a deductible, coinsurance, or copayment.

(2) "Health care provider" means a person who provides health care services under a license, certificate, registration, or other similar evidence of regulation issued by this or another state of the United States.

(3) "Physician" means an individual licensed to practice medicine in this or another state of the United States.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3916.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3916 / Section 3916.003
§ 3916.003. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 128.008 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 128 / Section 128.008
§ 128.008. AMOUNT OF LIEN.
Status: in_force

The amount of a lien under this chapter is equal to the sum of:

(1) the amount of the unpaid reasonable or agreed charges for:

(A) agricultural chemicals, labor, or both, as appropriate, furnished within the 180-day period immediately preceding the day the notice of claim of lien is filed with the secretary of state as provided by this chapter; and

(B) agricultural seeds, labor, or both, as appropriate, furnished within the 180-day period immediately preceding the day the notice of claim of lien is filed with the secretary of state as provided by this chapter; and

(2) the filing fees for the lien as provided by this chapter.