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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1090.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1090 / Section 1090.007
§ 1090.007. RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.
Tex. Occupations Code § 171.015 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 171 / Section 171.015
§ 171.015. RULEMAKING FUNCTIONS OF INTERSTATE COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The interstate commission shall promulgate reasonable rules in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the purposes of the compact. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the interstate commission exercises its rulemaking authority in a manner that is beyond the scope of the purposes of the compact, or the powers granted hereunder, then such an action by the interstate commission shall be invalid and have no force or effect.

(b) Rules considered appropriate for the operations of the interstate commission shall be made pursuant to a rulemaking process that substantially conforms to the Revised Model State Administrative Procedure Act of 2010, and subsequent amendments thereto.

(c) Not later than 30 days after a rule is promulgated, any person may file a petition for judicial review of the rule in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices, provided that the filing of such a petition shall not stay or otherwise prevent the rule from becoming effective unless the court finds that the petitioner has a substantial likelihood of success. The court shall give deference to the actions of the interstate commission consistent with applicable law and shall not find the rule to be unlawful if the rule represents a reasonable exercise of the authority granted to the interstate commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8070.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8070 / Section 8070.0202
§ 8070.0202. 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 8070.0103; 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 8070.0103 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 8070.0103; 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. Water Code § 16.023 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.023
§ 16.023. STRATEGIC MAPPING ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) The strategic mapping account is an account in the general revenue fund. The account consists of:

(1) money directly appropriated to the board;

(2) money transferred by the board from other funds available to the board;

(3) money from gifts or grants from the United States government, state, regional, or local governments, educational institutions, private sources, or other sources;

(4) proceeds from the sale of maps, data, publications, and other items; and

(5) interest earned on the investment of money in the account and depository interest allocable to the account.

(b) The account may be appropriated only to the board to:

(1) develop, administer, and implement the strategic mapping program;

(2) provide grants to political subdivisions for projects related to the development, use, and dissemination of digital, geospatial information; and

(3) administer, implement, and operate other programs of the Texas Geographic Information Office, including:

(A) the operation of a Texas-Mexico border region information center for the purpose of implementing Section 16.021(e)(5);

(B) the acquisition, storage, and distribution of historical maps, photographs, and paper map products;

(C) the maintenance and enhancement of information technology; and

(D) the production, storage, and distribution of other digital base maps, as determined by the executive administrator.

(c) The board may invest, reinvest, and direct the investment of any available money in the fund as provided by law for the investment of money under Section 404.024, Government Code.
Tex. Estates Code § 505.002 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 505 / Section 505.002
§ 505.002. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) A foreign corporate fiduciary acting in a fiduciary capacity in this state in strict accordance with this subchapter:

(1) is not transacting business in this state within the meaning of Section 9.001, Business Organizations Code; and

(2) is qualified to serve in that capacity under Section 501.006.

(b) This subchapter is in addition to, and not a limitation on, Subtitles F and G, Title 3, Finance Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3873.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3873 / Section 3873.202
§ 3873.202. GENERAL OBLIGATION AND REVENUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

For the payment of all or part of the costs of a park improvement project or park services, the board may issue bonds in one or more series payable from and secured by ad valorem taxes, revenues, grants, gifts, contracts, leases, or any combination of those funds. Bonds may be liens on all or part of the revenue derived from park improvements or services authorized under this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 303.027 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 303 / Section 303.027
§ 303.027. AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Articles of incorporation may be amended to contain a provision that is lawful under this chapter if the sponsor's governing body by appropriate resolution determines that the amendment is advisable and authorizes or directs that an amendment be made.

(b) The corporation's president or vice president and the secretary or clerk of the sponsor's governing body shall execute articles of amendment on behalf of the corporation. An officer signing the articles of amendment shall verify those articles.

(c) The articles of amendment must include:

(1) the name of the corporation;

(2) if the amendment alters a provision of the original or amended articles of incorporation, an identification by reference or description of the altered provision and a statement of its text as amended;

(3) if the amendment is an addition to the original or amended articles of incorporation, a statement of that fact and the full text of each provision;

(4) the name and address of the sponsor;

(5) a statement that the amendment was authorized by the sponsor's governing body; and

(6) the date of the meeting at which the governing body adopted or approved the amendment.
Tex. Insurance Code § 226.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 226 / Section 226.053
§ 226.053. TAX IMPOSED; RATE.
Status: repealed

(a) A tax is imposed on each insured at the rate of 4.85 percent of the premium paid for the insurance contract procured in accordance with Section 226.052.

(b) If an independently procured insurance policy covers risks or exposures only partially located in this state and this state has not joined a cooperative agreement, reciprocal agreement, or compact with another state for the allocation of nonadmitted insurance taxes as authorized by Chapter 229, the tax is computed on the entire policy premium for any policy in which this state is the home state of the insured.

(b-1) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4, Sec. 18.11(2), eff. September 28, 2011.

(c) Premiums for individual life or individual disability insurance are not included in determining an insured's taxable premiums.

(d) If this state enters into a cooperative agreement, reciprocal agreement, or compact with another state for the allocation of nonadmitted insurance taxes as authorized by Chapter 229, the tax due on multistate policies shall be allocated and reported in accordance with the agreement or compact.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 534.064 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 534 / Section 534.064
§ 534.064. CONTRACT RENEWAL.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner may refuse to renew a contract with a local mental health authority and may select other agencies, entities, or organizations to be the local mental health authority if the department's evaluation of the authority's performance under Section 534.059 indicates that the authority cannot ensure the availability of the specific services to priority populations required by the department and this subtitle.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8862.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8862 / Section 8862.056
§ 8862.056. COMPOSITION OF BOARD AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FOLLOWING ANNEXATION OF MORE THAN TWO COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only following the annexation by the district under Subchapter J, Chapter 36, Water Code, of the territory of a third additional county or the simultaneous or subsequent annexation of the territory of other additional counties.

(b) After annexation, two directors shall be elected from each county in the district as provided by this section.

(c) Not later than the 90th day after the date of an election in which the annexation of a county is ratified by a majority vote of the voters of that county, the commissioners court of each annexed county shall appoint two temporary directors to the board. Temporary directors serve until initial permanent directors are elected under Subsection (d).

(d) In the first odd-numbered year following the election in which annexation of a county is ratified, on the uniform election date in May or another date authorized by law, initial permanent directors shall be elected from that county. The initial permanent directors from the county shall draw lots to determine who will serve a four-year term and who will serve a two-year term.

(e) On the date of the next regularly scheduled directors' election in an even-numbered year following the election in which annexation of a county is ratified:

(1) one director position from Comanche County and one director position from Erath County are abolished; and

(2) the terms of the directors serving in those positions expire on the date of the election.

(f) On the date of the next regularly scheduled directors' election in an odd-numbered year following the election in which annexation of the county is ratified:

(1) one director position from each of the first two counties annexed by the district is abolished; and

(2) the terms of the directors serving in those positions expire on the date of the election.

(g) If more than one position described by Subsection (e)(1) or (f)(1) is scheduled for election in Comanche County, Erath County, or one of the first two counties annexed by the district, the directors of the county shall draw lots to determine which position shall be abolished in accordance with Subsections (e) and (f).

(h) Each odd-numbered year following the election of initial permanent directors under Subsection (d), on the uniform election date in May or another date authorized by law, the appropriate number of directors from the annexed county shall be elected.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 291A.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 291A / Section 291A.001
§ 291A.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Institutional health care provider" means a nonpublic hospital that provides inpatient hospital services.

(2) "Paying hospital" means an institutional health care provider required to make a mandatory payment under this chapter.

(3) "Program" means the county health care provider participation program authorized by this chapter.
Tex. Water Code § 62.199 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 62 / Section 62.199
§ 62.199. RECORD OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) After bonds have been issued under the provisions of this chapter, the board shall procure and deliver to the treasurer of the county of jurisdiction a well-bound book in which a record shall be kept of all the bonds.

(b) A record shall be kept in the book of:

(1) the bond numbers and amount of the bonds;

(2) the rate of interest;

(3) the date of issuance and the date when the bonds are due and where payable;

(4) the proceeds from the bonds;

(5) the tax levy to pay interest on and to provide a sinking fund for bond payment; and

(6) any payment of a bond.

(c) The book shall at all times be open to the inspection of interested parties, either taxpayers, bondholders, or otherwise, in the district.

(d) The county treasurer shall receive for his services in recording these matters the same fees which are allowed by law to the county clerk for similar records.
Tex. Government Code § 442.048 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 442 / Section 442.048
§ 442.048. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

The name, address, and other identifying information of a person who makes a donation, including a gift, grant, or other financial contribution, to an organization is confidential and excepted from disclosure under Chapter 552.
Tex. Occupations Code § 801.354 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 801 / Section 801.354
§ 801.354. AUTHORIZED BUSINESS PRACTICES.
Status: in_force

It is not a violation of this chapter for a veterinarian, or a business entity authorized under this chapter to render veterinary services, to:

(1) lease space for the purpose of providing veterinary services;

(2) pay for franchise fees or other services on a percentage-of-receipts basis; or

(3) sell, transfer, or assign accounts receivable.
Tex. Insurance Code § 541.401 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 541 / Section 541.401
§ 541.401. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may adopt and enforce reasonable rules the commissioner determines necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.

(b) Notwithstanding a previous definition or interpretation of a term used in this chapter contained in or derived from the common law or other statutory law of this state, the commissioner may adopt an express provision necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, including a provision the commissioner considers necessary to:

(1) achieve necessary uniformity with the laws of other states or the United States; or

(2) conform to the adopted procedures of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Tex. Insurance Code § 885.263 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 885 / Section 885.263
§ 885.263. TREATMENT OF DEFERRED CLAIMS.
Status: in_force

(a) A deferred payment or an installment of a claim is considered to be a fixed liability on the occurrence of the contingency on which the payment or installment is to be paid. The amount of the liability is the present value of the future payment or installment at the rates of interest and mortality assumed by the fraternal benefit society for valuation.

(b) A fraternal benefit society shall maintain a fund sufficient to meet each fixed liability under Subsection (a) regardless of proposed future collections to meet the liability.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1034.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1034 / Section 1034.154
§ 1034.154. RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.
Status: in_force

Money may be spent only for an expense included in the annual budget or an amendment to the budget.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 22.094 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 22 / Section 22.094
§ 22.094. ADVERTISING FOR BIDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Forest Service shall advertise for the sale of the timber for two weeks in at least one weekly newspaper published and circulated in Houston County.

(b) The advertisement must contain the necessary information pertaining to the timber sale and the time and place for receiving bids.

(c) The first advertisement must be at least 10 days before the date of receiving bids.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3903.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3903 / Section 3903.053
§ 3903.053. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The governing body of the city shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1088.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1088 / Section 1088.004
§ 1088.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of the Reagan County Independent School District of Reagan County, as those boundaries existed on March 24, 1977.
Tex. Government Code § 752.022 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 752 / Section 752.022
§ 752.022. COMPOSITION OF COMMITTEE; TERMS; PRESIDING OFFICER.
Status: in_force

(a) The committee is composed of 12 members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows:

(1) two representatives of the refugee population;

(2) two representatives of the immigrant population;

(3) three representatives of local provider programs that serve immigrants or refugees and that receive federal funds, with one each from a public health program, a public assistance program, and an education program;

(4) three representatives from voluntary resettlement agencies that receive state or federal funds;

(5) one representative from a legal organization that is involved in issues relating to immigrants or refugees; and

(6) one representative from a service organization that works with immigrants or refugees.

(b) Committee members serve for terms of two years that expire February 1 of each odd-numbered year.

(c) The governor shall appoint a member of the committee to serve as the chair of the committee for a one-year term.
Tex. Transportation Code § 551A.071 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 551A / Section 551A.071
§ 551A.071. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT; DISPLAY OF LIGHTS.
Status: in_force

(a) An off-highway vehicle that is operated on public off-highway vehicle land, a beach, or a highway must be equipped with:

(1) a brake system maintained in good operating condition;

(2) an adequate muffler system in good working condition; and

(3) a United States Forest Service qualified spark arrester.

(b) An off-highway vehicle that is operated on public off-highway vehicle land, a beach, or a highway must display a lighted headlight and taillight:

(1) during the period from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise; and

(2) at any time when visibility is reduced because of insufficient light or atmospheric conditions.

(c) A person may not operate an off-highway vehicle on public off-highway vehicle land, a beach, or a highway if:

(1) the vehicle has an exhaust system that has been modified with a cutout, bypass, or similar device; or

(2) the spark arrester has been removed or modified, unless the vehicle is being operated in a closed-course competition event.

(d) The department or executive director may exempt off-highway vehicles that are participating in certain competitive events from the requirements of this section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 571.015 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 571 / Section 571.015
§ 571.015. INSPECTION OF COURT RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each paper in a docket for mental health proceedings in the county clerk's office, including the docket book, indexes, and judgment books, is a public record of a private nature that may be used, inspected, or copied only under a written order issued by the county judge, a judge of a court that has probate jurisdiction, or a judge of a district court having jurisdiction in the county in which the docket is located.

(b) A judge may not issue an order under Subsection (a) unless the judge enters a finding that:

(1) the use, inspection, or copying is justified and in the public interest; or

(2) the paper is to be released to the person to whom it relates or to a person designated in a written release signed by the person to whom the paper relates.

(c) In addition to the finding required by Subsection (b), if a law relating to confidentiality of mental health information or physician-patient privilege applies, the judge must find that the reasons for the use, inspection, or copying fall within the applicable statutory exemptions.

(d) The papers shall be released to an attorney representing the proposed patient in a proceeding held under this subtitle.

(e) This section does not affect access of law enforcement personnel to necessary information in execution of a writ or warrant.
Tex. Local Government Code § 159.034 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 159 / Section 159.034
§ 159.034. FILING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court may require the report to be filed with the clerk of the commissioners court, the county auditor, or any other county officer. However, the commissioners court may require the report to be filed with the county clerk or other elected county officer only if the county clerk or elected county officer consents to the imposition of that duty.

(b) The commissioners court may not require records filed under this subchapter to be maintained for more than one year and may require the authority with whom the records are filed to destroy the records after one year.

(c) A person required by order of the commissioners court to file a report under this subchapter is considered to have complied with the order if the person files with the authority prescribed by the commissioners court a report that complies with the requirements of Chapter 572, Government Code.

(d) A report filed under this subchapter may be filed by electronic mail. The authority with whom the report is filed may prescribe the manner and format for filing by electronic mail.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.493 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.493
§ 2306.493. SIGNATURE OF FORMER OFFICER.
Status: in_force

If an officer whose manual or facsimile signature appears on a bond or whose facsimile signature appears on a coupon is not an officer at the time the bond is delivered, the signature is valid and sufficient for all purposes as if the officer had remained in office until delivery.
Tex. Local Government Code § 161.161 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 161 / Section 161.161
§ 161.161. PRELIMINARY REVIEW AND PRELIMINARY REVIEW PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt procedures for the conduct of preliminary reviews and preliminary review hearings. The procedures must include:

(1) a reasonable time for responding to questions submitted by the commission and commission staff and subpoenas issued by the commission; and

(2) the tolling or extension of otherwise applicable deadlines where:

(A) the commission issues a subpoena and the standing preliminary review committee's meeting schedule makes it impossible both to provide a reasonable time for response and to comply with the otherwise applicable deadlines; or

(B) the commission determines that, despite the standing preliminary review committee's diligence and the reasonable cooperation of the respondent, a matter is too complex to resolve within the otherwise applicable deadlines without compromising either the committee's investigation or the rights of the respondent.