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Tex. Insurance Code § 501.204 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 501 / Section 501.204
§ 501.204. ASSESSMENT ON LIFE, HEALTH, AND ACCIDENT INSURERS AND RELATED ENTITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to each insurer authorized to engage in business in this state under:

(1) Chapter 841;

(2) Chapter 842;

(3) Section 1367.053, Subchapter A, Chapter 1452, Subchapter B, Chapter 1507, Chapter 222, 251, or 258, as applicable to a health maintenance organization, Chapter 843, Chapter 1271, or Chapter 1272;

(4) Chapter 882;

(5) Chapter 884;

(6) Chapter 885;

(7) Chapter 887;

(8) Chapter 888;

(9) Chapter 962;

(10) Chapter 982;

(11) Subchapter B, Chapter 1103;

(12) Subchapter A, Chapter 1104;

(13) Chapter 1201, or a provision listed in Section 1201.005;

(14) Chapter 1551;

(15) Chapter 1578; or

(16) Chapter 1601.

(b) Each insurer subject to this section shall pay an annual assessment of 5.7 cents for each individual policy, and for each certificate of insurance evidencing coverage under a group policy, of life, health, or accident insurance that is written for delivery and placed in force in this state during each calendar year and for which the initial premium is paid in full.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3855.212 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3855 / Section 3855.212
§ 3855.212. ASSESSMENTS IN OTHER DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

The board must obtain approval of the governing body of another district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, before imposing an assessment on property in the boundaries of that district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8062.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8062 / Section 8062.0102
§ 8062.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 523.0354 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 523 / Section 523.0354
§ 523.0354. APPOINTMENT OF OMBUDSMAN.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner shall appoint an ombudsman for each ombudsman program to serve at the will of the executive commissioner.
Tex. Finance Code § 36.226 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 36 / Section 36.226
§ 36.226. RESUMPTION OF BUSINESS.
Status: in_force

(a) A state bank closed under Section 36.201 may not be reopened without the approval of the banking commissioner unless a contest of liquidation under Section 36.204 is finally resolved adversely to the banking commissioner and the court authorizes the bank's reopening.

(b) The banking commissioner may place temporary limits on the right of withdrawals by or payments to individual depositors and creditors of a bank reopened under this section. The limits:

(1) must apply equally to all unsecured depositors and creditors;

(2) may not defer a withdrawal by or payment to a secured depositor or creditor without the person's written consent; and

(3) may not postpone the right of full withdrawal or payment of unsecured depositors or creditors for more than 18 months after the date that the bank reopens.

(c) As a depositor or creditor of a reopened bank, this state or a political subdivision of this state may agree to temporary limits that the banking commissioner places on payments or withdrawals.
Tex. Labor Code § 501.022 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 501 / Section 501.022
§ 501.022. EMPLOYEES OF COMPONENT INSTITUTIONS OR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION OF TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) An eligible employee of Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Angelo State University, Texas Tech University System Administration, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso, Midwestern State University, or another agency under the direction and control of the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System is entitled to participate in the workers' compensation program for state employees provided under this chapter.

(b) For purposes of this chapter, Texas Tech University is a state agency and shall act in the capacity of employer.

(c) For purposes of this chapter, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a state agency and shall act in the capacity of employer.

(d) For purposes of this chapter, Angelo State University is a state agency and shall act in the capacity of employer.

(e) For purposes of this chapter, Texas Tech University System Administration is a state agency and shall act in the capacity of employer.

(f) For purposes of this chapter, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso is a state agency and shall act in the capacity of employer.

(g) For purposes of this chapter, Midwestern State University is a state agency and shall act in the capacity of employer.
Tex. Family Code § 231.113 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 231 / Section 231.113
§ 231.113. ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS IN PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CASES.
Status: in_force

To the extent possible, the Title IV-D agency shall enforce a child support obligation in a case involving a child who receives financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resources Code, not later than the first anniversary of the date the agency receives from the Texas Department of Human Services the information the department is required to provide to assist in the enforcement of that obligation.
Tex. Tax Code § 111.109 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 111 / Section 111.109
§ 111.109. TAX REFUND FOR WAGES PAID TO EMPLOYEE RECEIVING AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN.
Status: in_force

The comptroller shall issue a refund for a tax paid by a person to this state in the amount of a tax refund voucher issued by the Texas Workforce Commission under Subchapter H, Chapter 301, Labor Code, subject to the provisions of that subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 462.157 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 462 / Section 462.157
§ 462.157. TAX CREDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurer is entitled to a credit against the insurer's premium tax under Chapter 221 for the total amount of an assessment paid by the insurer under this chapter.

(b) The tax credit may be taken at a rate of 10 percent each year for 10 successive years after the date of assessment. At the option of the insurer, the tax credit may be taken over an additional number of years.

(c) The balance of a tax credit not claimed in a particular year may be reflected in the books and records of the insurer as an admitted asset of the insurer for all purposes, including exhibition in an annual statement under Section 862.001.

(d) Available credit against premium tax allowed under this section may be transferred or assigned among insurers if:

(1) a merger, acquisition, or total assumption of reinsurance among the insurers occurs; or

(2) the commissioner by order approves the transfer or assignment.
Tex. Property Code § 60.002 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 60 / Section 60.002
§ 60.002. PROPERTY SUBJECT TO LIEN.
Status: in_force

The lien attaches to all products, papers, machinery, tools, fixtures, appurtenances, goods, wares, merchandise, subscription contracts, chattels, or other things of value that are created wholly or partly by the labor of the workers or that are necessarily connected with the performance of their labor or service and that are owned by or in possession of the person with whom the workers contracted.
Tex. Government Code § 573.083 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 573 / Section 573.083
§ 573.083. WITHHOLDING PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

A public official may not approve an account or draw or authorize the drawing of a warrant or order to pay the compensation of an ineligible individual if the official knows the individual is ineligible.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3871.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3871 / Section 3871.158
§ 3871.158. BOND MATURITY.
Status: in_force

Bonds may mature not more than 40 years from their date of issue.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.117 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.117
§ 225.117. MASTER SERGEANT MIKE C.
Status: in_force

PEÃA MEMORIAL HIGHWAY. (a) The portion of Farm-to-Market Road 1301 in Wharton County between its intersection with the Matagorda County line and Richmond Road is designated as the Master Sergeant Mike C. PeÃ±a Memorial Highway. The designation is in addition to any other designation.

(b) Subject to Section 225.021(c), the department shall:

(1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the Master Sergeant Mike C. PeÃ±a Memorial Highway and any other appropriate information; and

(2) erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway.
Tex. Water Code § 51.637 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.637
§ 51.637. COMPENSATION OF COMMISSIONERS.
Status: in_force

On approval by the board, each commissioner is entitled to receive $10 a day for each day he actually serves, plus all necessary expenses.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 116.035 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 116 / Section 116.035
§ 116.035. DENIAL OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

The commission may deny issuance or renewal of a license or registration to any person who fails to qualify under the requirements of this chapter and rules adopted by the commission under this chapter. The commission shall give written notice to an applicant for the issuance or renewal of a license or for registration of the denial of the license or registration and the reasons for denial.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8080.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8080 / Section 8080.0501
§ 8080.0501. 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. Water Code § 63.086 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 63 / Section 63.086
§ 63.086. TERM OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

Each commissioner shall hold office for four years and until his successor has qualified after appointment or election.
Tex. Finance Code § 185.104 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 185 / Section 185.104
§ 185.104. POST-HEARING ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) If after the hearing the banking commissioner finds that the state trust company has been rehabilitated, that its hazardous condition has been remedied, that irreparable harm is no longer threatened, or that the state trust company should otherwise be released from the order, the banking commissioner shall release the state trust company from the order, subject to conditions the banking commissioner from the evidence believes are warranted to preserve the safety and soundness of the state trust company.

(b) If after the hearing the banking commissioner finds that the state trust company has failed to comply with the lawful requirements of the banking commissioner, has not been rehabilitated, is insolvent, or otherwise continues in hazardous condition, the banking commissioner by order shall:

(1) appoint or reappoint a supervisor pursuant to Section 185.101;

(2) appoint or reappoint a conservator pursuant to Section 185.102; or

(3) take other appropriate action authorized by law.

(c) An order issued under Subsection (b) is immediately final for purposes of appeal. The order may be appealed as provided by Sections 181.202 and 181.204.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8204.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8204 / Section 8204.152
§ 8204.152. TAX TO REPAY BONDS.
Status: in_force

The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of and interest on bonds issued under Section 8204.201.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7945A.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7945A / Section 7945A.0105
§ 7945A.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. Occupations Code § 202.003 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 202 / Section 202.003
§ 202.003. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not apply to:

(1) a physician licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners;

(2) a surgeon of the United States Army, United States Navy, or United States Public Health Service, when performing that person's official duties; or

(3) a bona fide member of an established church in ministering or offering to minister to the sick or suffering by prayer, as set forth in the principles, tenets, or teachings of the church of which the person is a bona fide member.

(b) This chapter does not prohibit the recommendation, advertising, or sale of corrective shoes, arch supports or similar mechanical appliances, or foot remedies by a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retail dealer.
Tex. Utilities Code § 59.073 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 59 / Section 59.073
§ 59.073. INVESTMENT PRIORITIES.
Status: in_force

An electing company shall give investment priority to serving:

(1) rural areas;

(2) areas designated as critically underserved medically or educationally; and

(3) educational institutions with high percentages of economically disadvantaged students.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1071.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1071 / Section 1071.104
§ 1071.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may provide for the establishment of a hospital or hospital system to provide medical and hospital care to the district's needy residents.

(b) The hospital system may include:

(1) facilities and equipment for domiciliary care and treatment of sick, injured, or geriatric patients;

(2) outpatient clinics;

(3) rural health clinics;

(4) convalescent home facilities;

(5) assisted living or personal care facilities;

(6) physicians' offices;

(7) home health care services;

(8) durable medical equipment;

(9) long-term care;

(10) skilled nursing care;

(11) intermediate nursing care;

(12) hospice care;

(13) community mental health centers;

(14) alcohol or chemical dependency centers; and

(15) any other facilities or equipment the board considers necessary for hospital purposes.
Tex. Transportation Code § 228.0055 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 228 / Section 228.0055
§ 228.0055. USE OF CONTRACT PAYMENTS AND OTHER REVENUE.
Status: in_force

(a) Payments, project savings, refinancing dividends, and any other revenue received by the commission or the department under a comprehensive development agreement shall be used by the commission or the department to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of transportation projects or air quality projects in the region.

(b) The department shall allocate the distribution of funds to department districts in the region that are located in the boundaries of the metropolitan planning organization in which the project that is the subject of the comprehensive development agreement is located based on the percentage of toll revenue from users from each department district of the project. To assist the department in determining the allocation, each entity responsible for collecting tolls for a project shall calculate on an annual basis the percentage of toll revenue from users of the project from each department district based on the number of recorded electronic toll collections.

(c) The commission or the department may not:

(1) revise the formula as provided in the department's unified transportation program, or its successor document, in a manner that results in a decrease of a department district's allocation because of a payment under Subsection (a); or

(2) take any other action that would reduce funding allocated to a department district because of payments received under a comprehensive development agreement.

(d) A metropolitan planning organization may not take any action that would reduce distribution of funds or other resources to a department district because of the use of a payment or other revenue under Subsection (a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8351.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8351 / Section 8351.153
§ 8351.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Insurance Code § 422.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 422 / Section 422.002
§ 422.002. PURPOSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The purposes of this chapter are to:

(1) require an insurer to maintain unencumbered assets in an amount equal to the insurer's policy reserve liabilities;

(2) provide preferential claims against assets in favor of an owner, beneficiary, assignee, certificate holder, or third-party beneficiary of an insurance policy; and

(3) prevent the pledge or encumbrance of assets in excess of certain amounts without a prior written order of the commissioner.

(b) This chapter and the powers granted and functions authorized by this chapter shall be exercised to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 822.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 822 / Section 822.004
§ 822.004. DESTRUCTION OF DOG.
Status: in_force

The destruction of a dog under this subchapter must be performed by:

(1) a licensed veterinarian;

(2) personnel of a recognized animal shelter or humane society who are trained in the humane destruction of animals; or

(3) personnel of a governmental agency responsible for animal control who are trained in the humane destruction of animals.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3951.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3951 / Section 3951.155
§ 3951.155. TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may designate reinvestment zones and may grant abatements of a tax or assessment on property in the zones.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1057.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1057 / Section 1057.002
§ 1057.002. AUTHORITY FOR CREATION.
Status: in_force

The district of Matagorda County, Texas, is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8810.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8810 / Section 8810.104
§ 8810.104. CONTRACTS WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.
Status: in_force

The district and another governmental entity, including a river authority located in the district, may enter into a contract for the performance by that entity of a district function.
Tex. Education Code § 111.157 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 111 / Section 111.157
§ 111.157. TEACHING HOSPITAL.
Status: in_force

A teaching hospital considered suitable by the board may be provided by a public or private entity. The hospital may not be constructed, maintained, or operated with state funds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1045.161 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1045 / Section 1045.161
§ 1045.161. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may borrow money for district operating expenses in an amount not to exceed the amount of tax or other revenue the district expects to receive during the fiscal year in which the money is borrowed.

(b) To repay the debt, the board may pledge all or part of the tax or other revenue received during the fiscal year in which the board borrows money under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8153A.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8153A / Section 8153A.0202
§ 8153A.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8153A.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8153A.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8153A.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3947.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3947 / Section 3947.102
§ 3947.102. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

The district may provide, or it may enter into contracts with a governmental or private entity to provide, the improvement projects described by Subchapter D or activities in support of or incidental to those projects.
Tex. Government Code § 501.132 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 501 / Section 501.132
§ 501.132. APPLICATION OF SUNSET ACT.
Status: in_force

The Correctional Managed Health Care Committee is subject to review under Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act) regarding the committee's role and responsibilities. The committee shall be reviewed during the period in which the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is reviewed.
Tex. Local Government Code § 229.053 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 229 / Section 229.053
§ 229.053. REGULATION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a municipality by ordinance shall regulate the installation and use of outdoor lighting.

(b) An ordinance adopted under this section must be designed to protect against the use of outdoor lighting in a way that interferes with scientific astronomical research of an observatory.

(c) In the ordinance, the governing body may:

(1) require that a permit be obtained from the municipality before the installation and use of certain types of outdoor lighting in a regulated area;

(2) establish a fee in an amount to cover the costs of administrating the issuance of the permit;

(3) prohibit the use of a type of outdoor lighting that is incompatible with the effective use of an observatory;

(4) establish requirements for the shielding of outdoor lighting; and

(5) regulate the times during which certain types of outdoor lighting may be used.

(d) The governing body may apply more stringent standards for areas in which the use of outdoor lighting has a greater impact on observatory activities.

(e) The governing body may adopt an ordinance under this section only after conducting a public hearing on the proposed ordinance. The governing body shall give at least two weeks' public notice of the hearing.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 127A.004 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 127A / Section 127A.004
§ 127A.004. NOTICE REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN CHANGES RELATED TO INSURANCE POLICY.
Status: in_force

A temporary placement service shall provide a temporary subcontractor who is provided a disclosure of a provided insurance policy under Section 127A.002 a separate written notice of a cancellation or nonrenewal of the policy or a material reduction in coverage under the insurance policy not later than the 30th day before the date the cancellation or nonrenewal of the policy or the material reduction in insurance coverage takes effect.