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Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.0284 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.0284
§ 32.0284. CALCULATION OF PAYMENTS UNDER CERTAIN SUPPLEMENTAL HOSPITAL PAYMENT PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "supplemental hospital payment program" means:

(1) the disproportionate share hospitals supplemental payment program administered according to 42 U.S.C. Section 1396r-4; and

(2) the uncompensated care payment program established under the Texas Health Care Transformation and Quality Improvement Program waiver issued under Section 1115 of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1315).

(b) For purposes of calculating the hospital-specific limit used to determine a hospital's uncompensated care payment under a supplemental hospital payment program, the commission shall ensure that to the extent a third-party commercial payment exceeds the Medicaid allowable cost for a service provided to a recipient and for which reimbursement was not paid under the medical assistance program, the payment is not considered a medical assistance payment.
Tex. Insurance Code § 845.151 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 845 / Section 845.151
§ 845.151. CONTRACT AWARD.
Status: in_force

To the extent consistent with federal law, the state shall award to the system at least one of the state managed care contracts that are awarded to provide health care services to beneficiaries of the medical assistance program under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code, in the rural areas of the territorial jurisdiction of the participating hospital providers.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2002.103 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2002 / Section 2002.103
§ 2002.103. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FLOOD COVERAGE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Commercial property insurance" has the meaning assigned by Section 2301.002, except that the term includes a commercial multiperil insurance policy that provides commercial property insurance coverage.

(2) "Residential property insurance" has the meaning assigned by Section 2301.002, except that the term includes a farm and ranch insurance policy and a farm and ranch owners insurance policy.

(b) This section applies to each insurer authorized to engage in the business of commercial or residential property insurance in this state, including a county mutual insurance company, farm mutual insurance company, Lloyd's plan, and reciprocal or interinsurance exchange.

(c) An insurer that issues or renews a commercial or residential property insurance policy that does not provide coverage against loss caused by flooding shall include with the policy documents provided to the policyholder at the time the policy is issued or renewed the following statement:

"Flood Insurance: You may also need to consider the purchase of flood insurance. Your insurance policy does not include coverage for damage resulting from a flood even if hurricane winds and rain caused the flood to occur. Without separate flood insurance coverage, you may have uncovered losses caused by a flood. Please discuss the need to purchase separate flood insurance coverage with your insurance agent or insurance company, or visit www.floodsmart.gov."

(d) The statement described by Subsection (c) must be conspicuous, as defined by Section 1.201, Business & Commerce Code.

(e) An insurer's failure to comply with this section does not invalidate any exclusion, including a flood exclusion, in an insurance policy subject to this section.
Tex. Government Code § 825.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 825 / Section 825.102
§ 825.102. RULEMAKING.
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations of this subtitle, the board of trustees may adopt rules for:

(1) eligibility for membership;

(2) the administration of the funds of the retirement system; and

(3) the transaction of business of the board.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 142.003 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 142 / Section 142.003
§ 142.003. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR JUVENILE PROBATION SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) In a county that does not have a sufficient number of juvenile probation cases to justify a juvenile probation department, the juvenile board or juvenile judge may contract with:

(1) the county adult probation department to provide juvenile probation services; or

(2) surrounding counties to form a multicounty juvenile probation department.

(b) A juvenile board may contract with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department for juvenile probation services.

(c) A juvenile board may contract with another political subdivision of the state or a private vendor for juvenile probation services.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.406 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 241 / Section 241.406
§ 241.406. WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by order may waive or modify a requirement of a particular provision of this subchapter or a standard established under this subchapter if the commission determines that the waiver or modification:

(1) will facilitate a hospital's creation or operation of a hospital at home program; and

(2) is in the best interests of the individuals who are or will be served by the hospital's hospital at home program.

(b) Sections 241.026(d) and (e) apply to a waiver or modification under this section.
Tex. Family Code § 107.260 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 107 / Section 107.260
§ 107.260. APPOINTMENTS IN COUNTY IN WHICH OFFICE CREATED.
Status: in_force

(a) If there is an office of child representation or office of parent representation serving a county, a court in that county shall appoint for a child or parent, as applicable, an attorney from the office in a suit filed in the county by a governmental entity seeking termination of the parent-child relationship or the appointment of a conservator for the child, unless there is a conflict of interest or other reason to appoint a different attorney from the list maintained by the court of attorneys qualified for appointment under Section 107.012 or 107.013.

(b) An office of child representation or office of parent representation may not accept an appointment if:

(1) a conflict of interest exists;

(2) the office has insufficient resources to provide adequate representation;

(3) the office is incapable of providing representation in accordance with the rules of professional conduct;

(4) the appointment would require one or more attorneys at the office to have a caseload that exceeds the maximum allowable caseload; or

(5) the office shows other good cause for not accepting the appointment.

(c) An office of parent representation may investigate the financial condition of any person the office is appointed to represent under Section 107.013. The office shall report the results of the investigation to the appointing judge. The judge may hold a hearing to determine if the person is indigent and entitled to appointment of representation under Section 107.013.

(d) If it is necessary to appoint an attorney who is not employed by an office of child representation or office of parent representation for one or more parties, the attorney is entitled to the compensation provided by Section 107.015.
Tex. Occupations Code § 603.403 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 603 / Section 603.403
§ 603.403. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

A proceeding under this subchapter to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license is governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9015.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9015 / Section 9015.155
§ 9015.155. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) To exercise a right or perform a duty under this chapter, the authority may acquire:

(1) works, machinery, plants, or other facilities; and

(2) land, rights-of-way, or easements.

(b) Subject to the terms of a deed of trust or indenture executed by the authority, the authority may sell, trade, lease, rent, or otherwise dispose of any property the board considers not needed for authority purposes.
Tex. Property Code § 301.092 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 301 / Section 301.092
§ 301.092. PENDING CIVIL TRIAL.
Status: in_force

The commission may not issue a charge alleging a discriminatory housing practice after the beginning of the trial of a civil action commenced by the aggrieved party under federal or state law seeking relief with respect to that discriminatory housing practice.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1100.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1100 / Section 1100.104
§ 1100.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall provide for:

(1) the establishment of a hospital system by:

(A) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and equipment; and

(B) equipping the buildings; and

(2) the administration of the hospital system for hospital purposes.

(b) The hospital system may include:

(1) domiciliary care and treatment of the sick, injured, or geriatric;

(2) outpatient clinics;

(3) dispensaries;

(4) convalescent home facilities;

(5) necessary nurses;

(6) domiciliaries and training centers;

(7) blood banks;

(8) community mental health centers;

(9) research centers or laboratories; and

(10) any other facilities the board considers necessary for hospital care.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8362.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8362 / Section 8362.151
§ 8362.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 8362.153.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7210.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7210 / Section 7210.002
§ 7210.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a special utility district in portions of Shackelford, Stephens, and Throckmorton 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. Government Code § 2308.266 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.266
§ 2308.266. NONPROFIT STATUS; ABILITY TO SOLICIT FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A board may apply for and receive a charter as a private, nonprofit corporation under the laws of this state and may choose to be recognized as a Section 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 501(c)(3)).

(b) In addition to receiving funds specified in this chapter, a board may solicit additional funds from other public and private sources.

(c) A board may not solicit or accept money from an entity with which the board contracts for the delivery of services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8834.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8834 / Section 8834.054
§ 8834.054. DIRECTOR'S BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) A director shall execute a bond that is:

(1) for $5,000;

(2) payable to the district; and

(3) conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.

(b) The district shall pay for the bond.
Tex. Local Government Code § 101.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 101 / Section 101.005
§ 101.005. DEBT PAYMENTS; IMPROVEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of the municipality may appropriate municipal revenues to:

(1) retire and discharge the accrued indebtedness of the municipality;

(2) improve public markets and streets; or

(3) erect and operate municipal hospitals, a city hall, waterworks, or other municipal buildings and facilities.

(b) The governing body may appropriate municipal revenues under this section in amounts and under conditions that it considers appropriate.

(c) In order to fulfill its functions under this section, the governing body may borrow money based on the credit of the municipality.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8107.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8107 / Section 8107.153
§ 8107.153. UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:

(1) an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;

(2) a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;

(3) a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code;

(4) a cable operator, as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 522; or

(5) a person who provides to the public advanced telecommunications services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8085.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8085 / Section 8085.0202
§ 8085.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after September 1, 2019, 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 8085.0103; or

(2) September 1, 2023.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8085.0103 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 8085.0103; 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. Government Code § 1477.302 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1477 / Section 1477.302
§ 1477.302. AUTHORITY FOR VISITOR OR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS.
Status: in_force

A county may establish, acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, improve, enlarge, equip, repair, operate, or maintain:

(1) a public improvement or facility to attract visitors or tourists to the county, including a civic center, a civic center building, an auditorium, an exhibition hall, a coliseum, stadium, or other sports facility; or

(2) a parking facility located at or in the immediate vicinity of an improvement or facility described by Subdivision (1) to be used in connection with the improvement or facility for off-street parking or storage of motor vehicles or other conveyances.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1001.354 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.354
§ 1001.354. EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The mayor of the City of Amarillo shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name.

(b) The city secretary shall countersign the bonds.
Tex. Government Code § 772.055 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 772 / Section 772.055
§ 772.055. REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A member of the unit is not entitled to compensation for service on the unit but is entitled to be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of a member of the unit as provided by the General Appropriations Act.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.309 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1551 / Section 1551.309
§ 1551.309. EMPLOYEE PAYMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN CAFETERIA PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) If an employee elects to participate in the cafeteria plan, the employee must execute a salary reduction agreement under which the employee's monthly compensation will be reduced in an amount equal to the difference between:

(1) the employer contributions for basic and optional coverages; and

(2) the cost of the cafeteria plan coverages the board of trustees identifies as comparable to the basic and optional coverages for which the employee is eligible.

(b) The salary reduction agreement must also provide for an additional reduction in the employee's compensation equal to the cost of voluntary coverages for which the employee has applied.

(c) An employee who executes a salary reduction agreement for a group coverage plan included in the cafeteria plan elects to participate in the cafeteria plan and agrees to a salary reduction for the coverages for subsequent plan years unless the employee, during an annual enrollment period specified by the board of trustees, elects in a form and manner satisfactory to the board not to participate for the next plan year in the coverages.

(d) An employee who elects not to participate in the cafeteria plan group coverage plans may reenroll by executing a new salary reduction agreement during a subsequent annual enrollment period.

(e) A salary reduction agreement for cafeteria plan benefits, other than a group coverage plan, must be executed annually during the annual enrollment period.

(f) The employee shall pay any remaining portion of the cost of benefits that is not covered by the contributions for basic and optional coverages and the salary reduction under the cafeteria plan by executing a payroll deduction agreement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3823.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3823 / Section 3823.003
§ 3823.003. DECLARATION OF INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter.

(b) The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the area of the district.

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve Tarrant County or the City of Arlington from providing the level of services provided as of June 20, 2003, to the area in the district. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the county or city services provided in the area in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9040.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9040 / Section 9040.153
§ 9040.153. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 7997.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7997 / Section 7997.201
§ 7997.201. 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. Government Code § 482.504 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 482 / Section 482.504
§ 482.504. GRANT EVALUATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director shall determine the grant review process under this section. The executive director may terminate grants that do not meet contractual obligations.

(b) The executive director shall report at least annually to the board on the progress and continued merit of each grant funded by the commission.

(c) The board shall establish and implement reporting requirements to ensure that each grant recipient complies with the terms and conditions in the grant contract, including verification of the amounts of matching money dedicated to the research that is the subject of the grant award to the grant recipient.

(d) The commission shall implement a system to:

(1) track the dates on which grant recipient reports are due and are received by the commission; and

(2) monitor the status of any required report that is not timely submitted to the commission by a grant recipient.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8179.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8179 / Section 8179.154
§ 8179.154. PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on:

(1) district property; or

(2) a purchase made by the district.
Tex. Government Code § 411.0745 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.0745
§ 411.0745. PETITION AND ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who petitions the court for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information under this subchapter, when a petition is required, may file the petition in person, electronically, or by mail.

(b) The petition must be accompanied by payment of a fee that generally applies to the filing of a civil case.

(c) The Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System shall prescribe a form for the filing of a petition electronically or by mail. The form must provide for the petition to be accompanied by the required fees and any other supporting material determined necessary by the office of court administration, including evidence that the person is entitled to file the petition.

(d) The office of court administration shall make available on its Internet website the electronic application and printable application form. Each county or district clerk's office that maintains an Internet website shall include on that website a link to the electronic application and printable application form available on the office of court administration's Internet website.

(e) On receipt of a petition under this section, the court shall provide notice to the state and an opportunity for a hearing on whether the person is entitled to file the petition and issuance of the order is in the best interest of justice. The court shall hold a hearing before determining whether to issue an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information, except that a hearing is not required if:

(1) the state does not request a hearing on the issue before the 45th day after the date on which the state receives notice under this subsection; and

(2) the court determines that:

(A) the person is entitled to file the petition; and

(B) the order is in the best interest of justice.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2151.209 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2151 / Section 2151.209
§ 2151.209. OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AMENDED FILING.
Status: in_force

Before approving or disapproving an amended filing, the commissioner must provide to all interested persons a reasonable opportunity, in the same manner an opportunity is provided under Section 2151.205, to:

(1) review the amended filing;

(2) obtain a copy of the amended filing on payment of any legally required copying cost; and

(3) submit to the commissioner written comments or information related to the amended filing.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3872.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3872 / Section 3872.106
§ 3872.106. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project described by that chapter.
Tex. Family Code § 42.001 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 42 / Section 42.001
§ 42.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Order" means a temporary or final order of a court of this state or another state or nation.

(2) "Possessory right" means a court-ordered right of possession of or access to a child, including conservatorship, custody, and visitation.