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Tex. Local Government Code § 24.026 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 24 / Section 24.026
§ 24.026. FILLING VACANCY ON GOVERNING BODY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the mayor or commissioner of a municipality dies or resigns, the other members of the governing body of the municipality shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy. A person serving as a member of the governing body is not, because of that service, ineligible to be appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of mayor of the municipality, but the person may not vote on the person's own appointment.

(b) If, because of death, resignation, failure to qualify, or other reason, vacancies exist in the offices of mayor and commissioner at the same time or in the offices of two commissioners at the same time, the county judge shall order a special election to fill the vacancies. The election is governed by the provisions applicable to an election under Subchapter A, Chapter 8.

(c) The county judge shall certify the results of the election to the clerk of the governing body and the clerk shall enter the results in the minutes.
Tex. Water Code § 6.194 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 6 / Section 6.194
§ 6.194. APPLICATIONS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) An application, petition, or other document requiring action of the board shall be presented to the executive administrator and handled as provided by this code and in the rules of the board.

(b) After an application, petition, or other document requiring action of the board is processed, it shall be presented to the board for action as required by law and the rules of the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8819.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8819 / Section 8819.104
§ 8819.104. PROHIBITION ON DISTRICT USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Tex. Property Code § 163.001 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 163 / Section 163.001
§ 163.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.901 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.901
§ 242.901. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "family council" means a group of family members, friends, or legal guardians of residents, who organize and meet privately or openly.
Tex. Education Code § 1001.2041 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.2041
§ 1001.2041. REQUIREMENTS FOR IN-PERSON DRIVER EDUCATION PROVIDER.
Status: in_force

Before an in-person driver education provider license may be issued, the department must determine that the applicant has adequate space, equipment, instructional material, and driver education instructors to provide training of good quality in the classroom and behind the wheel.
Tex. Occupations Code § 507.360 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 507 / Section 507.360
§ 507.360. REMITTANCE OF PENALTY AND INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) If, after judicial review, the administrative penalty is reduced or not imposed by the court, the court shall, after the judgment becomes final:

(1) order that the appropriate amount, plus accrued interest, be remitted to the person if the person paid the penalty; or

(2) order the release of the bond:

(A) if the person gave a supersedeas bond and the penalty is not imposed; or

(B) after the person pays the penalty if the person gave a supersedeas bond and the penalty is reduced.

(b) The interest paid under Subsection (a)(1) is the rate charged on loans to depository institutions by the New York Federal Reserve Bank. The interest shall be paid for the period beginning on the date the penalty is paid and ending on the date the penalty is remitted.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9092.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9092 / Section 9092.0305
§ 9092.0305. SURVEYS AND INVESTIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may conduct a survey or an engineering investigation to provide information for the district to facilitate the accomplishment of a district purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 2267.0067 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2267 / Section 2267.0067
§ 2267.0067. BINDING EFFECT OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this subsection, a development plan promulgated by the special board of review under this chapter and any plan accepted by a local government shall be final and binding on the state, its lessees, successors in interest and assigns, and affected local governments or political subdivisions unless revised by the special board of review. If the state entity does not receive a bid or auction solicitation for the real property subject to the development plan, the state entity, at the direction of the executive director of the entity, may revise the development plan to conserve and enhance the value and marketability of the real property.

(b) A local government, political subdivision, owner, builder, developer, or any other person may not modify the development plan without specific approval by the special board of review.

(c) The special board of review must file a copy of the development plan in the deed records of the county in which the real property is located. Revisions to the development plan that are requested after the later of the 10th anniversary of the date on which the development plan was adopted by the special board of review or the date on which the state no longer holds a financial or property interest in the real property subject to the plan are governed by local development policies and procedures.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 263.041 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 263 / Section 263.041
§ 263.041. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF MANAGERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county shall appoint at least six but not more than 12 residents of the county as the board of managers of a county hospital or medical or other health facility after the court acquires the site for the hospital and awards the contracts for the buildings and improvements necessary for the hospital.

(b) A manager is appointed for a term of two years except that the commissioners court may set the terms of the initial managers at less than two years so that as close as possible to one-half of the managers' terms expire each year.

(c) An appointment to fill a vacancy is for the unexpired term.

(d) A vacancy is created if a manager misses three consecutive board meetings unless the board takes formal action to excuse the absences.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 282.046 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 282 / Section 282.046
§ 282.046. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) On a resolution by the board, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain for the acquisition of property necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the district, including preventing damage to district property, property rights, equipment, hospital facilities and systems, and property adjacent to district property.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, for the exercise of that power by a municipality.

(c) The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain against:

(1) a hospital, clinic, or sanatorium operated as a charitable, nonprofit establishment or operated by a religious organization; or

(2) a privately owned or operated hospital or clinic, whether or not incorporated.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1273.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1273 / Section 1273.053
§ 1273.053. COVERAGE OPTIONS.
Status: in_force

The coverage required to be offered under this subchapter may be provided through:

(1) a point-of-service plan;

(2) a preferred provider benefit plan; or

(3) any coverage arrangement that provides an enrollee with access to services outside the health maintenance organization's or limited provider network's delivery network.
Tex. Occupations Code § 164.0552 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 164 / Section 164.0552
§ 164.0552. PROHIBITED ACTS REGARDING GENDER TRANSITIONING OR GENDER REASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES AND TREATMENTS ON CERTAIN CHILDREN.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall revoke the license or other authorization to practice medicine of a physician who violates Section 161.702, Health and Safety Code. The board shall refuse to admit to examination or refuse to issue a license or renewal license to a person who violates that section.

(b) The sanctions provided by Subsection (a) are in addition to any other grounds for revocation of a license or other authorization to practice medicine or for refusal to admit persons to examination under this subtitle or to issue a license or renew a license to practice medicine under this subtitle.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.302 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1305 / Section 1305.302
§ 1305.302. CEASE AND DESIST ORDER; INJUNCTION; CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director may issue a cease and desist order as necessary to enforce this chapter if the executive director determines that the action is necessary to prevent a violation of this chapter and to protect public health and safety.

(b) The attorney general or executive director may institute an action for an injunction or a civil penalty under this chapter as provided by Section 51.352.
Tex. Finance Code § 154.051 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 154 / Section 154.051
§ 154.051. ADMINISTRATION OF CHAPTER; FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall administer this chapter.

(b) The commission may adopt reasonable rules concerning:

(1) fees to defray the cost of administering this chapter;

(2) the keeping and inspection of records relating to the sale of prepaid funeral benefits;

(3) the filing of contracts and reports;

(4) changes in the management or control of an organization; and

(5) any other matter relating to the enforcement and administration of this chapter.

(c) The department may not maintain unnecessary fund balances. Fee amounts must be set in accordance with this requirement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8366.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8366 / Section 8366.003
§ 8366.003. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.040 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.040
§ 361.040. TREATMENT OF STEEL SLAG AS SOLID WASTE.
Status: in_force

The commission may not consider steel slag as solid waste if the steel slag is:

(1) an intended output or result of the use of an electric arc furnace to make steel;

(2) introduced into the stream of commerce; and

(3) managed as an item of commercial value, including through a controlled use in a manner constituting disposal, and not as discarded material.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1034.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1034 / Section 1034.104
§ 1034.104. RULES.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt rules governing:

(1) the operation of the hospital and hospital system; and

(2) the duties, functions, and responsibilities of district staff and employees.
Tex. Local Government Code § 337.015 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 337 / Section 337.015
§ 337.015. LIMITATION ON CORPORATE PURPOSES.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality or county that creates a corporation may limit the corporation's purposes in the proceedings directing the creation of the corporation by prohibiting the corporation from financing particular types of cultural facilities, including a cultural facility to be used for a purpose specified in the proceedings.

(b) As a condition of providing financing, a corporation may restrict a person receiving financing from using a cultural facility for a particular purpose.

(c) A restriction imposed by a municipality or county on a corporation may be enforced by the governing body of the sponsoring entity by injunction or mandamus.

(d) A violation of a restriction by a corporation may not impair the validity of an obligation incurred by the corporation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8332.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8332 / Section 8332.106
§ 8332.106. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 54.660 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.660
§ 54.660. WITNESS.
Status: in_force

(a) A witness who appears before a magistrate and is sworn is subject to the penalties for perjury provided by law.

(b) A referring court may issue attachment against and may fine or imprison a witness whose failure to appear after being summoned or whose refusal to answer questions has been certified to the court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8022A.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8022A / Section 8022A.0101
§ 8022A.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Sayers Ranch Municipal Utility District.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1080.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1080 / Section 1080.055
§ 1080.055. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A director is not entitled to compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.
Tex. Government Code § 658.011 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 658 / Section 658.011
§ 658.011. AUTHORIZATION OF TELEWORK.
Status: in_force

(a) The administrative head of a state agency may enter into an agreement with an employee authorizing telework in order to:

(1) address a lack of available office space for the agency; or

(2) provide reasonable flexibility that enhances the agency's ability to achieve its mission.

(b) An agreement described by Subsection (a):

(1) must:

(A) be in writing;

(B) include the reasons telework is being authorized;

(C) state the terms under which the agreement may be revoked; and

(D) be renewed at least once each year after the employee begins telework; and

(2) may be revoked by the state agency at any time and without notice.

(c) A state agency may not offer telework as a condition of employment by the agency.

(d) An agreement described by Subsection (a) does not prohibit the employing state agency from requiring an employee to report to the employee's regular or assigned temporary place of employment or another work location on a day on which the agreement otherwise authorizes telework for a meeting, special event, or other engagement for which the agency determines in-person interaction is necessary.
Tex. Transportation Code § 69.044 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 69 / Section 69.044
§ 69.044. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF DEPUTY BRANCH PILOT'S CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

A deputy branch pilot's certificate may be suspended or revoked by the board in the same manner and for the same reasons as provided for the suspension or revocation of a branch pilot's license by Section 69.043.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1024.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1024 / Section 1024.052
§ 1024.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

At least 35 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper with general circulation in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8341.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8341 / Section 8341.201
§ 8341.201. 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, revenue from economic development agreements under Chapter 380, Local Government Code, other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 35.013 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 35 / Section 35.013
§ 35.013. LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not limit the authority of a parent, managing conservator, or guardian over a minor.

(b) This chapter does not entitle an employee, agent, or representative of the department or other official agent to enter a home over the objection of a child or, if the child is a minor, over the objection of the child's parent, managing conservator, or guardian.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 103.007 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 103 / Section 103.007
§ 103.007. REMOVAL OF COUNCIL MEMBER.
Status: in_force

(a) It is a ground for removal from the council if a member:

(1) is not eligible for appointment to the council at the time of appointment as provided by Section 103.004(a);

(2) is not eligible to serve on the council as provided by Section 103.004(a);

(3) violates a prohibition established by Section 103.004(b) or (c);

(4) cannot discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the term for which the member is appointed because of illness or disability; or

(5) is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled council meetings that the member is eligible to attend during each calendar year unless the absence is excused by majority vote of the council.

(b) The validity of an action of the council is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a member of the council exists.

(c) If the chairman of the council has knowledge that a potential ground for removal exists, the chairman shall notify the governor of its existence.

(d) The council shall inform its members as often as necessary of:

(1) the qualifications for office prescribed by this chapter; and

(2) their responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.
Tex. Insurance Code § 846.206 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 846 / Section 846.206
§ 846.206. RENEWABILITY OF COVERAGE; CANCELLATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 846.207, a multiple employer welfare arrangement shall renew the health benefit plan, at the employer's option, unless:

(1) a contribution has not been paid as required by the terms of the plan;

(2) the employer has committed fraud or has intentionally misrepresented a material fact;

(3) the employer has not complied with the terms of the health benefit plan document;

(4) the health benefit plan is ceasing to offer any coverage in a geographic area; or

(5) there has been a failure to meet the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement or other agreement requiring or authorizing contributions to the health benefit plan, including a failure to renew the agreement or to employ employees covered by the agreement.

(b) A multiple employer welfare arrangement may refuse to renew the coverage of a participating employee or dependent for fraud or intentional misrepresentation of a material fact by that person.

(c) A multiple employer welfare arrangement may not cancel a health benefit plan except for a reason specified for refusal to renew under Subsection (a). An arrangement may not cancel the coverage of a participating employee or dependent except for a reason specified for refusal to renew under Subsection (b).
Tex. Water Code § 55.662 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.662
§ 55.662. VIEWING LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS IN DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The commissioners shall view the land in the district which will be affected by the district's reclamation plans and the public roads, railroads, rights-of-way, and other property and improvements located in the district and shall assess the amount of the benefits and damages that will accrue to the land, roads, railroads, rights-of-way, or other property or improvements in the district from the construction of the improvements.
Tex. Water Code § 17.900 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.900
§ 17.900. GRANT TO STATE AGENCY.
Status: in_force

(a) A state agency seeking a grant for a conservation program or conservation project must file an application with the board.

(b) In reviewing an application for a grant, the board shall consider:

(1) the commitment of the state agency to water conservation; and

(2) the benefits that will be gained by making the grant.

(c) To approve the grant, the board must find that:

(1) the grant funds will supplement rather than replace money of the state agency;

(2) the public interest is served by providing the grant; and

(3) the grant will further water conservation in the state.

(d) If a state agency is applying for funds that have been provided by legislative appropriation for such state agency, the board shall review the application according to the terms of the legislative appropriation. To approve such grant, the board shall make the determination required by the legislative language.

(e) The board may make money available to a state agency in any manner that it considers feasible, including a grant agreement with the state agency.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1056.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1056 / Section 1056.153
§ 1056.153. FINANCIAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare a report that includes:

(1) a complete sworn statement of:

(A) all money and choses in action received by the administrator; and

(B) how the money and choses in action were disbursed or otherwise disposed; and

(2) the details of district operation during the preceding fiscal year.

(b) The district administrator shall make the report to:

(1) the board; and

(2) the Martin County Commissioners Court.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1369.092 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1369 / Section 1369.092
§ 1369.092. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies only to a health benefit plan that provides benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident, or sickness, including an individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement, a group hospital service contract, or an individual or group evidence of coverage or similar coverage document that is offered by:

(1) an insurance company;

(2) a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842;

(3) a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843;

(4) an approved nonprofit health corporation that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 844;

(5) a multiple employer welfare arrangement that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 846;

(6) a stipulated premium company operating under Chapter 884;

(7) a fraternal benefit society operating under Chapter 885;

(8) a Lloyd's plan operating under Chapter 941; or

(9) an exchange operating under Chapter 942.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, this subchapter applies to:

(1) a small employer health benefit plan subject to Chapter 1501, including coverage provided through a health group cooperative under Subchapter B of that chapter;

(2) a standard health benefit plan issued under Chapter 1507;

(3) a basic coverage plan under Chapter 1551;

(4) a basic plan under Chapter 1575;

(5) a primary care coverage plan under Chapter 1579;

(6) a plan providing basic coverage under Chapter 1601;

(7) alternative health benefit coverage offered by a subsidiary of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company under Subchapter M, Chapter 2054;

(8) a regional or local health care program operated under Section 75.104, Health and Safety Code; and

(9) a self-funded health benefit plan sponsored by a professional employer organization under Chapter 91, Labor Code.