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Tex. Occupations Code § 2310.2031 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2310 / Section 2310.2031
§ 2310.2031. EXCEPTIONS TO MOTOR FUEL QUALITY STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Gasoline or gasoline blended with ethanol that is sold or offered for sale in this state during periods when areas within this state on either side of the meridian of 99° 00' west longitude line on opposite sides of the line have different volatility classes under the most recently adopted Schedule of U.S. Seasonal and Geographic Volatility Classes in ASTM International's publication D4814, "Standard Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel," conforms with this chapter and commission rules if it complies with the volatility class for either area.

(b) Gasoline sold or offered for sale in this state conforms with the Driveability Index provided in the Vapor Pressure and Distillation Class Requirements in the most recently adopted version of ASTM International's publication D4814, "Standard Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel," if it meets or exceeds vapor pressure and distillation class AAA, AA, or A.

(c) Gasoline blended with up to 15 volume percent ethanol is granted a vapor pressure tolerance waiver of 1.0 pound per square inch except for gasoline blends sold or offered for sale beginning May 1 and ending October 1 each year in counties required to comply with low emissions motor fuel standards.

(d) Seasonal specifications for vapor pressure may be extended for a maximum period of 15 days to allow for the distribution of existing stocks. New stocks of a higher volatility classification may not be offered for retail sale in this state before the effective date of the higher volatility classification.

(e) The vapor-to-liquid ratio specification under this section does not apply to gasoline or gasoline ethanol blends.

(f) This section may not be construed to interfere with regulations for low emissions motor fuels adopted by this state to comply with federal law.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 216.021 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 216 / Section 216.021
§ 216.021.
Status: in_force

Sec. 216.021. SABINE RIVER: NAVIGABILITY. (a) That part of the Sabine River located between its source and its juncture with the east boundary line of Hunt County is not a navigable stream for the purpose of hunting and fishing rights on and along the stream. This section does not divest the state of whatever title it may have to the bed or water of the stream.

(b) Article 5302, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, does not apply to that portion of the Sabine River described in Subsection (a) of this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3882.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3882 / Section 3882.251
§ 3882.251. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

The district may define areas or designate certain property of the district to pay for improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area or property and do not generally and directly benefit the district as a whole.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1006.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1006 / Section 1006.056
§ 1006.056. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.

(b) If the number of directors is reduced to fewer than three for any reason, the remaining directors shall immediately call a special election to fill the vacancies. If the remaining directors do not call the election, a district court on application of a district voter or taxpayer may issue an order requiring the directors to call an election.
Tex. Local Government Code § 326.0432 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 326 / Section 326.0432
§ 326.0432. ELECTION OF UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE.
Status: in_force

Subchapter C, Chapter 2, Election Code, applies to the election of an unopposed candidate for the office of trustee after the election of the initial members of the board of trustees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1089.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1089 / Section 1089.057
§ 1089.057. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A director or officer serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. The expenses must be:

(1) reported in the district's records; and

(2) approved by the board.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 298B.102 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 298B / Section 298B.102
§ 298B.102. DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the board requires a mandatory payment authorized under this chapter, the board shall designate one or more banks as a depository for the district's local provider participation fund.

(b) All funds collected under this chapter shall be secured in the manner provided for securing other district funds.
Tex. Government Code § 2155.084 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2155 / Section 2155.084
§ 2155.084. PURCHASES FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller or the governing body of an institution of higher education may negotiate purchases of goods of any kind needed by a state agency or the institution of higher education with the appropriate agency of the federal government. The governing body of an institution of higher education may act under this section either directly or through the comptroller or another state agency.

(b) The price of goods that are purchased from the federal government may not exceed the fair market value of the goods.

(c) In negotiating purchases of goods from the federal government under this section or under Subchapter G, Chapter 2175, the comptroller or the governing body of the institution of higher education may waive the requirement of a bidder's bond and performance bond that otherwise would be required.
Tex. Property Code § 205.002 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 205 / Section 205.002
§ 205.002. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies only to a county with a population of 65,000 or more.
Tex. Utilities Code § 55.104 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 55 / Section 55.104
§ 55.104. USE OF INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not use a caller identification service to compile and sell specific local call information without the affirmative approval of the originating telephone customer.

(b) This section does not prohibit a provider of caller identification service from:

(1) verifying network performance or testing the caller identification service;

(2) compiling, using, and disclosing aggregate caller identification information; or

(3) complying with applicable law or legal process.
Tex. Family Code § 81.006 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 81 / Section 81.006
§ 81.006. PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES.
Status: in_force

The amount of fees collected under this chapter as compensation for the fees:

(1) of a private attorney shall be paid to the private attorney who may enforce the order for fees in the attorney's own name;

(2) of a prosecuting attorney shall be paid to the credit of the county fund from which the salaries of the employees of the prosecuting attorney are paid or supplemented; and

(3) of an attorney employed by the Department of Family and Protective Services shall be deposited in the general revenue fund to the credit of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1070.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1070 / Section 1070.106
§ 1070.106. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

The board may prescribe:

(1) the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and

(2) all accounting and control procedures.
Tex. Tax Code § 154.517 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 154 / Section 154.517
§ 154.517. FELONY.
Status: in_force

An offense under Sections 154.511 through 154.516 is a felony of the third degree.
Tex. Government Code § 532.0253 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 532 / Section 532.0253
§ 532.0253. ELECTRONIC VISIT VERIFICATION SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Section 532.0258(a), the commission shall, in accordance with federal law, implement an electronic visit verification system to electronically verify that personal care services, attendant care services, or other services the commission identifies that are provided under Medicaid to recipients, including personal care services or attendant care services provided under the Texas Health Care Transformation and Quality Improvement Program waiver issued under Section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1315) or any other Medicaid waiver program, are provided to recipients in accordance with a prior authorization or plan of care.

(b) The verification must be made through a telephone, global positioning, or computer-based system.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2651.3015 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2651 / Section 2651.3015
§ 2651.3015. PROHIBITED GROUNDS FOR REJECTION, DELAY, OR DENIAL.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) or (c), the department may not reject, delay, or deny a notice of appointment under Section 2651.009 based wholly or partly on a pending department audit or complaint investigation or a pending disciplinary action against a title insurance agent or appointing title insurance company that has not been finally closed or resolved by a final order issued by the commissioner on or before the date on which the notice is received by the department.

(b) The department may reject a notice of appointment under Section 2651.009 if the department determines that the appointing title insurance company or the title insurance agent intentionally made a material misstatement in the notice of appointment or attempted to have the appointment approved by fraud or misrepresentation.

(c) The department may delay approval of a notice of appointment if:

(1) the title insurance agent or the appointing title insurance company is the subject of a criminal investigation or prosecution; or

(2) the deputy commissioner of the title division of the department makes a good faith determination that there is a credible suspicion that there are ongoing or continuing acts of fraud by the title insurance agent or appointing title insurance company.

(d) Except as provided by Subsection (e) or (f), the department may not delay or deny a renewal application under Section 2651.007 based wholly or partly on a department audit or complaint investigation of, or disciplinary or enforcement action against, an applicant or license holder that is pending and has not been finally closed or resolved by a final order issued by the commissioner on or before the date on which the application is complete.

(e) The department may deny a renewal application under Section 2651.007 if the department determines that the applicant or license holder intentionally made a material misstatement in the renewal application or attempted to obtain the license renewal by fraud or misrepresentation.

(f) The department may delay a renewal application if:

(1) the applicant or license holder is the subject of a criminal investigation or prosecution; or

(2) the deputy commissioner of the title division of the department makes a good faith determination that there is a credible suspicion that there are ongoing or continuing acts of fraud by the applicant or license holder.
Tex. Finance Code § 180.201 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 180 / Section 180.201
§ 180.201. ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

To ensure the effective supervision and enforcement of this chapter, a regulatory official may:

(1) deny, suspend, revoke, condition, or decline to renew a license for a violation of this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter, or an order or directive issued under this chapter;

(2) deny, suspend, revoke, condition, or decline to renew a license if an applicant or license holder:

(A) fails to meet the requirements of Subchapter B; or

(B) withholds information or makes a material misstatement in an application for a license or renewal of a license;

(3) order restitution against a person subject to regulation under this chapter for a violation of this chapter;

(4) impose an administrative penalty on a person subject to regulation under this chapter, subject to Section 180.202; or

(5) issue orders or directives as provided by Section 180.203.
Tex. Local Government Code § 81.022 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 81 / Section 81.022
§ 81.022. PROCESS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court shall issue the notices, citations, writs, and process necessary for the proper execution of its powers and duties and the enforcement of its jurisdiction. A notice, citation, writ, or process must:

(1) be in the name of the "State of Texas";

(2) be directed to the sheriff or a constable of a county;

(3) be dated and signed officially by the clerk; and

(4) be impressed with the court seal.

(b) Unless otherwise provided by law, process must be executed before the fifth day before its return date. The return date shall be specified in the process.

(c) A subpoena for a witness may be executed and returned immediately if necessary.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1122.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1122 / Section 1122.107
§ 1122.107. OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

The board may enter into operating or management contracts relating to hospital facilities for the district.
Tex. Government Code § 171.0155 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 171 / Section 171.0155
§ 171.0155. INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE; EXAMINATION OR ASSESSMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule shall establish the requirements for the instructor training course and any applicable examinations or end-of-course assessments.

(b) The department or the department's authorized representative shall provide the training course and administer examinations for applicants for an instructor license.

(c) The applicant must pay all fees associated with the instructor training course and any applicable examinations or end-of-course assessments.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.013 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1551 / Section 1551.013
§ 1551.013. COMBINING OF CARRIERS NOT RESTRAINT OF TRADE.
Status: in_force

Carriers combining to bid, underwrite, or both bid and underwrite for the group benefits program are not in violation of Chapter 15, Business & Commerce Code.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 252.003 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 252 / Section 252.003
§ 252.003. TERRITORIAL APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

Real and personal property in this state may be acquired, held, encumbered, and transferred by a nonprofit association, regardless of whether the nonprofit association or a member has any other relationship to this state.
Tex. Education Code § 43.012 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 43 / Section 43.012
§ 43.012. REFUNDING OTHER DEFAULTED OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Defaulted obligations, other than bonds of school districts as provided by Section 43.011, due the available school fund may be refinanced or refunded with the approval of the State Board of Education in compliance with this section.

(b) In this section, "defaulted obligations" includes delinquent interest whether represented by coupons or not, interest on delinquent interest, and any other form of obligation due the available school fund.

(c) The obligor must apply to the State Board of Education and show:

(1) that the obligations due the available school fund have been in default in whole or in part for a continuous period of at least 15 years; and

(2) that the obligor is not in default in the payment of the principal of any bonds owned by the permanent school fund.

(d) If the State Board of Education finds that the requirements provided by Subsection (c) have been met, it may approve a refinancing or the issuance of refunding bonds on the conditions:

(1) that the refunding bonds must mature serially in not exceeding 40 years from the date of issuance;

(2) that the principal amount of the refunding bonds may be not less than the total amount of the obligations then in default and due the available school fund; and

(3) that the refunding bonds must bear interest at a rate or rates determined by the State Board of Education to be for the best interest of the available school fund.

(e) The State Board of Education may accept refunding bonds in lieu of either matured or unmatured bonds held for the benefit of the permanent school fund if the rate of interest on the new refunding bonds is at least the same rate as that of the bonds being refunded.

(f) Refunding bonds issued with the approval or pursuant to a refunding agreement with the State Board of Education in compliance with either this section or Section 43.011 shall, on the order of the State Board of Education, be exchanged by the comptroller for the defaulted obligations they have been issued to refund.
Tex. Insurance Code § 3503.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 3503 / Section 3503.004
§ 3503.004. WRITTEN CERTIFICATION OF REINSURANCE AS CONDITION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OBLIGATION.
Status: repealed

(a) If an obligation is in an amount that exceeds 10 percent of the surety company's capital and surplus, the municipality, board, body, organization, court, or public officer may require, as a condition of accepting the obligation, written certification that the surety company has reinsured the portion of the risk that exceeds 10 percent of the surety company's capital and surplus with one or more reinsurers who are authorized, accredited, or trusteed to engage in business in this state.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1147, Sec. 14.002, eff. September 1, 2011.

(c) On request, the department shall provide the amount of the allowed capital and surplus, as of the date of the last annual statutory financial statement, for a surety company or reinsurer authorized to engage in business in this state.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 258.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 258 / Section 258.005
§ 258.005. RETALIATION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A hospital may not suspend, terminate, or otherwise discipline or discriminate against a nurse who refuses to work mandatory overtime or reports violations of this chapter to hospital management or the commission.
Tex. Insurance Code § 441.007 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 441 / Section 441.007
§ 441.007. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS.
Status: in_force

If this chapter conflicts with any other law, this chapter prevails.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8330.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8330 / Section 8330.105
§ 8330.105. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for:

(1) a road project authorized by Section 8330.103; or

(2) a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1369.305 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1369 / Section 1369.305
§ 1369.305. ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON UNIFORM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FORMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall appoint a committee to advise the commissioner on the technical, operational, and practical aspects of developing the single, standard prior authorization form required under Section 1369.304 for requesting prior authorization of prescription drug benefits.

(b) The advisory committee shall determine the following:

(1) a single standard form for requesting prior authorization of prescription drug benefits;

(2) the length of the standard prior authorization form;

(3) the length of time allowed for acknowledgement of receipt of the form by the health benefit plan issuer or the agent of the health benefit plan issuer that manages or administers prescription drug benefits;

(4) the acceptable methods to acknowledge receipt; and

(5) the penalty imposed on the health benefit plan issuer or the agent of the health benefit plan issuer that manages or administers prescription drug benefits for failure to acknowledge receipt of the form.

(c) The commissioner shall consult the advisory committee with respect to any rule relating to a subject described by Section 1369.304 or this section before adopting the rule and may consult the committee as needed with respect to a subsequent amendment of an adopted rule.

(d) Not later than the second anniversary of the final approval of the standard prior authorization form, and every two years subsequently, the commissioner shall convene the advisory committee to review the standard prior authorization form, examine the form's effectiveness and impact on patient safety, and determine whether changes are needed.

(e) The advisory committee shall be composed of the commissioner of insurance or the commissioner's designee, the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission or the executive commissioner's designee, and an equal number of members from each of the following groups:

(1) physicians;

(2) other prescribing health care providers;

(3) consumers experienced with prior authorizations;

(4) hospitals;

(5) pharmacists;

(6) specialty pharmacies;

(7) pharmacy benefit managers;

(8) specialty drug distributors;

(9) health benefit plan issuers for the Texas Health Insurance Pool established under Chapter 1506;

(10) health benefit plan issuers; and

(11) health benefit plan networks of providers.

(f) A member of the advisory committee serves without compensation.

(g) Section 39.003(a) of this code and Chapter 2110, Government Code, do not apply to the advisory committee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5004.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5004 / Section 5004.156
§ 5004.156. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY FOR CURRENT EXPENSES; EVIDENCE OF OBLIGATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may:

(1) borrow money for current expenses; and

(2) evidence the borrowed money by notes or warrants payable not later than the close of the calendar year for which the loan is made.

(b) The total amount of the notes or warrants may not exceed the anticipated revenue.
Tex. Government Code § 2304.077 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2304 / Section 2304.077
§ 2304.077. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY TO PROTECT LOAN.
Status: in_force

The department may acquire title to any project by foreclosure if necessary to protect a housing rehabilitation loan made for the project by the department and to pay the costs arising from the foreclosure.
Tex. Transportation Code § 430.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 430 / Section 430.002
§ 430.002. SIGNS ERECTED BY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "property owners' association" means an association described by Section 204.004, Property Code.

(b) A property owners' association may install a speed feedback sign or a solar-powered light-emitting diode (LED) stop sign on a road, highway, or street in the association's jurisdiction if:

(1) the association receives the consent of the governing body of the political subdivision that maintains the road, highway, or street for the placement of the sign; and

(2) the association pays for the installation of the sign.

(c) A property owners' association that installs a sign under this section is responsible for the maintenance of the sign.