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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 2A.207 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.207
§ 2A.207.
Status: in_force

Art. 2A.207. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES: REPORT FOR CERTAIN INJURIES OR DEATHS OF PEACE OFFICERS. (a) The attorney general by rule shall create a written and electronic form for the reporting by law enforcement agencies of an incident in which a person who is not a peace officer discharges a firearm and causes injury or death to a peace officer who is performing an official duty. The form must include spaces to report only the following information:

(1) the date the incident occurred;

(2) the location where the incident occurred;

(3) the age, gender, and race or ethnicity of each injured or deceased peace officer involved in the incident;

(4) if known, the age, gender, and race or ethnicity of each person who discharged a firearm and caused injury or death to a peace officer involved in the incident; and

(5) whether the officer or any other person was injured or died as a result of the incident.

(b) Not later than the 30th day after the date of the occurrence of an incident described by Subsection (a), the law enforcement agency employing the injured or deceased officer at the time of the incident shall complete and submit a written or electronic report, using the form created under that subsection, to the attorney general. The report must include all information described in Subsection (a).

(c) Not later than March 1 of each year, the attorney general shall submit a report regarding all incidents described by Subsection (a) that occurred during the preceding year to the governor and the standing legislative committees with primary jurisdiction over criminal justice matters. The report must include:

(1) the total number of incidents that occurred;

(2) a summary of the reports submitted to the attorney general under this article; and

(3) a copy of each report submitted to the attorney general under this article.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 1001.152 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.152
§ 1001.152. USE OF GRANT.
Status: in_force

A grant awarded under this subchapter may be used to support:

(1) comprehensive medical evaluations, psychosocial assessments, treatment services, and written and photographic documentation of abuse;

(2) education and training for health professionals, including physicians, medical students, resident physicians, child abuse fellows, and nurses, relating to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of child abuse and neglect;

(3) education and training for community agencies involved with child abuse and neglect, law enforcement officials, child protective services staff, and children's advocacy centers involved with child abuse and neglect;

(4) medical case reviews and consultations and testimony regarding those reviews and consultations;

(5) research, data collection, and quality assurance activities, including the development of evidence-based guidelines and protocols for the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of child abuse and neglect;

(6) the use of telemedicine and other means to extend services from regional programs into underserved areas; and

(7) other necessary activities, services, supplies, facilities, and equipment as determined by the department.
Tex. Finance Code § 126.161 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 126 / Section 126.161
§ 126.161. EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES.
Status: in_force

Administrative remedies must be exhausted before a court may:

(1) assert jurisdiction over a claim against the conservator or the credit union; or

(2) restrain or otherwise affect the exercise of the powers or functions of the conservator.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1038.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1038 / Section 1038.052
§ 1038.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

The board shall publish notice of the election in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation in the district in accordance with Section 4.003, Election Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7968.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7968 / Section 7968.002
§ 7968.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3894.008 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3894 / Section 3894.008
§ 3894.008. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 463.308 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 463 / Section 463.308
§ 463.308. NOTICE OF INTENT TO CALL ELECTION.
Status: in_force

After approval is received under Section 463.307, but not earlier than the 61st day after the date the interim executive committee approves a service plan, the interim executive committee shall notify the commissioners court of each county included in the boundaries of the authority of the interim executive committee's intention to call a confirmation election.
Tex. Election Code § 103.003 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 103 / Section 103.003
§ 103.003. SUBMITTING APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An application for a late ballot must be submitted in person by the applicant to the early voting clerk at the main early voting polling place. However, if the early voting ballots voted by mail are processed at a location other than the main early voting polling place, the early voting clerk may require the application to be submitted at that location.

(b) An application may be submitted after the last day of the period for early voting by personal appearance and before the close of business on the day before election day.
Tex. Transportation Code § 66.067 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 66 / Section 66.067
§ 66.067. APPEAL OF BOARD DECISION.
Status: in_force

Any party aggrieved by a board decision on pilotage rates, after exhausting all administrative remedies, may appeal the order to a court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1008.208 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1008 / Section 1008.208
§ 1008.208. FINANCIAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board:

(1) a complete sworn statement of all district money; and

(2) a complete account of the disbursements of that money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7978.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7978 / Section 7978.202
§ 7978.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 604.1041 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 604 / Section 604.1041
§ 604.1041. EXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The advisory board by rule shall establish examination requirements for a certificate under this chapter. The advisory board may use the entry level examination prepared by the National Board for Respiratory Care or an equivalent examination.

(b) An applicant for a certificate or temporary permit must pass a jurisprudence examination approved by the advisory board.
Tex. Water Code § 28.025 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 28 / Section 28.025
§ 28.025. LETTER FROM RAILROAD COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

A person making application to the commission for a shaft permit shall submit with the application a letter from the railroad commission stating that such shaft construction will not endanger or injure any oil or gas formation or significantly limit the potential for future recovery of or exploration for oil or gas.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1045.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1045 / Section 1045.107
§ 1045.107. DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall determine the type, number, and location, either inside or outside the district, of facilities required to maintain an adequate hospital system and ancillary health care system and the type of equipment necessary for hospital care and ancillary health care services, including:

(1) domiciliary care and treatment of sick or injured patients;

(2) geriatric services;

(3) outpatient clinics;

(4) rural health clinics;

(5) convalescent home facilities;

(6) physician's offices;

(7) home health services;

(8) durable medical equipment;

(9) long-term care;

(10) skilled nursing care;

(11) intermediate nursing care;

(12) hospice care;

(13) ambulatory surgery centers;

(14) urgent care facilities;

(15) operation of a mobile emergency medical service; and

(16) any other facility or equipment the board considers necessary for the delivery of hospital, medical, and ancillary health care services.

(b) The board may:

(1) acquire by lease, purchase, or lease to purchase property, including facilities, supplies, and equipment, for the district for use in the hospital system and ancillary health care system; and

(2) mortgage or pledge the property as security for the payment of the purchase price.

(c) The board may lease or sell all or part of the hospital facilities or ancillary health care facilities for the district.

(d) The board may lease, sell, or otherwise dispose of all or part of the district's property for the district, including facilities, supplies, or equipment, to a public or private entity.
Tex. Education Code § 149.005 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 149 / Section 149.005
§ 149.005. FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The institute may receive:

(1) funds from the federal government or the state government, including funds from:

(A) direct appropriations to the institute;

(B) an agreement under Chapter 771 or 791, Government Code; or

(C) a contract under Subtitle D, Title 10, Government Code, including funds received as a vendor in a proprietary purchase made under Section 2155.067, Government Code; and

(2) pledges or gifts from private sources.

(b) The board of directors of the center shall manage and approve disbursement of all funds, pledges, and gifts.

(c) The use of state funds is limited to expenditures for basic and applied research and analysis, excluding construction costs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1016.208 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1016 / Section 1016.208
§ 1016.208. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state:

(1) bonds issued by the district;

(2) the transfer and issuance of the bonds; and

(3) profits made in the sale of the bonds.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 579.104 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 579 / Section 579.104
§ 579.104. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Directors and officers serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.

(b) Expenses reimbursed under this section must be:

(1) reported in the district's minute book or other district records; and

(2) approved by the board.
Tex. Government Code § 26.302 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 26 / Section 26.302
§ 26.302. SABINE COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The County Court of Sabine County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court, general criminal jurisdiction, and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other civil jurisdiction.

(b) The terms of the County Court of Sabine County begin on the second Mondays in January, April, July, and October and may continue for three weeks. The commissioners court may change the court terms under Section 26.002.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.4521 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.4521
§ 2210.4521. INVESTMENT OF TRUST FUND BALANCES.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller shall invest in accordance with the investment standard described by Section 404.024(j), Government Code, the portion of the trust fund balance that exceeds the amount of the sufficient balance determined under Subsection (b).

(a-1) The comptroller's investment of that portion of the balance is not subject to any other limitation or other requirement provided by Section 404.024, Government Code. The comptroller and board of directors may recommend investments to protect the trust fund and create investment income.

(b) At least once each 12-month period, the board of directors shall determine a balance for the trust fund that the board considers to be sufficient to meet the cash flow requirements of the fund in funding the payment of insured losses as provided by Section 2210.452(a). After determining that sufficient balance, the board shall provide notice of the sufficient balance to the comptroller.

(c) Not later than the 30th day after the date the board of directors provides notice of the sufficient balance determined under Subsection (b), the comptroller shall adjust the investment portfolio of trust fund money to ensure that only the portion of the fund that exceeds the sufficient balance is invested as required by Subsection (a).

(d) The comptroller shall include the fair market value of the investment portfolio of the trust fund in calculating the amount in the fund for purposes of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8057.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8057 / Section 8057.0201
§ 8057.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 8057.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Local Government Code § 397A.057 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 397A / Section 397A.057
§ 397A.057. COORDINATION WITH OTHER PLANS AND STUDIES.
Status: in_force

The compatible development standards and regulations adopted under this subchapter must be coordinated with:

(1) the county plan for growth and development of the participating county or a county located in the regional military sustainability commission's territory;

(2) the comprehensive plan of the participating municipality; and

(3) the most recent Joint Land Use Study, if the commission makes a finding that the conclusions of the study accurately reflect circumstances in the territory.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 301.001 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.001
§ 301.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Automated dial announcing device" means automated equipment used for telephone solicitation or collection that can:

(A) store telephone numbers to be called or produce numbers to be called through use of a random or sequential number generator; and

(B) convey, alone or in conjunction with other equipment, a prerecorded or synthesized voice message to the number called without the use of a live operator.

(2) "Consumer" means a person who is solicited to purchase, lease, or receive a consumer good or service.

(3) "Consumer good or service" means:

(A) real property or tangible or intangible personal property that is normally used for personal, family, or household purposes, including:

(i) personal property intended to be attached to or installed in any real property;

(ii) a cemetery lot; and

(iii) a time-share estate; or

(B) a service related to real or personal property.

(4) "Consumer telephone call" means an unsolicited call made to a residential telephone number by a telephone solicitor to:

(A) solicit a sale of a consumer good or service;

(B) solicit an extension of credit for a consumer good or service; or

(C) obtain information that will or may be used to directly solicit a sale of a consumer good or service or to extend credit for the sale.

(5) "Telephone solicitor" means a person who makes or causes to be made a consumer telephone call, including a call made by an automated dial announcing device.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8036.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8036 / Section 8036.0201
§ 8036.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 8036.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9305.0210 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9305 / Section 9305.0210
§ 9305.0210. EXPENDITURES.
Status: in_force

The board may provide for the payment of expenditures considered essential to the proper operation and maintenance of the district and the district's affairs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3972.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3972 / Section 3972.0401
§ 3972.0401. DIVISION OF DISTRICT; PREREQUISITES.
Status: in_force

The district, including territory added to the district under Section 3972.0306, may be divided into two or more new districts only if the district has no outstanding bonded debt. Territory previously added to the district under Section 3972.0306 may be included in a new district.
Tex. Property Code § 23.001 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 23 / Section 23.001
§ 23.001. PARTITION.
Status: in_force

A joint owner or claimant of real property or an interest in real property or a joint owner of personal property may compel a partition of the interest or the property among the joint owners or claimants under this chapter and the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Tex. Government Code § 802.205 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 802 / Section 802.205
§ 802.205. INVESTMENT CUSTODY ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) If the governing body of a public retirement system contracts for professional investment management services, it also shall enter into an investment custody account agreement designating a bank, depository trust company, or brokerage firm to serve as custodian for all assets allocated to or generated under the contract.

(b) Under a custody account agreement, the governing body of a public retirement system shall require the designated custodian to perform the duties and assume the responsibilities for funds under the contract for which the agreement is established that are performed and assumed, in the absence of a contract, by the custodian of system funds.

(c) A political subdivision of which members of the retirement system are officers or employees may pay all or part of the cost of custodial services under a custody account agreement under this section. Any cost not paid directly by a political subdivision is payable from funds of the public retirement system.

(d) If the governing body enters into a contract under Subsection (a) with a brokerage firm, the firm must:

(1) be a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission;

(2) be a member of a national securities exchange;

(3) be a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation;

(4) be registered with the State Securities Board; and

(5) maintain net regulatory capital of at least $200 million.

(e) A brokerage firm contracted with for custodial services under this section may not have discretionary authority over the retirement system's assets in the firm's custody.

(f) A brokerage firm that provides custodial services under Subsection (a) must provide insurance against errors, omissions, mysterious disappearance, or fraud in an amount equal to the amount of the assets the firm holds in custody.

(g) A brokerage firm that provides consulting advice, custody of assets, or other services to a public retirement system under this chapter shall discharge its duties solely in the interest of the public retirement system in accordance with Section 802.203.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8283.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8283 / Section 8283.052
§ 8283.052. ANNEXATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may annex territory only as specified by this section.

(b) A municipality, by resolution or ordinance adopted by its governing body, may request that the territory then included in its corporate limits be annexed to the authority. On receipt of the request, the board shall proceed in the manner provided by Subsections (d) and (e).

(c) Territory that is annexed to a municipality after May 2, 1979, or after annexation of the municipality to the authority may be annexed to the authority if the board determines the annexation should be considered and proceeds in the manner provided by Subsections (d) and (e).

(d) Under the circumstances described by this section, the board shall call and hold a public hearing to determine if the territory should be annexed. Notice of the hearing must be published at least:

(1) once in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the authority and the territory proposed to be annexed; and

(2) 10 days before the date set for the hearing.

(e) If at the conclusion of the hearing the board finds that the annexation would be in the best interest of the territory to be annexed, the area in the authority, and the inhabitants of both, it shall enter an order to that effect. The order finally annexes the territory to the authority.

(f) An action to review the annexation of territory to the authority may be brought in a district court in the county where the principal office of the authority is located. An annexation may be set aside for fraud or abuse of discretion.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3931.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3931 / Section 3931.151
§ 3931.151. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of district money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1103.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.003
§ 1103.003. ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.
Status: in_force

The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 541.086 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 541 / Section 541.086
§ 541.086. ADVERTISING REGARDING GUARANTEED RENEWABLE COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) An advertisement for a guaranteed renewable accident and health insurance policy must include, in a prominent place, a statement indicating that rates for the policy may change if the advertisement suggests or implies that rates for the product will not change.

(b) If an advertisement is required to include the statement described by Subsection (a), the statement must generally identify the manner in which rates may change, such as by age, by health status, by class, or through application of other general criteria.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2154.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2154 / Section 2154.001
§ 2154.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Fund" means the volunteer fire department self-insurance fund established under Section 2154.005.

(2) "Program" means the volunteer fire department motor vehicle self-insurance program administered under this chapter.

(3) "Service" means the Texas Forest Service of The Texas A&M University System.

(4) "Volunteer fire department" means a fire department operated by the fire department's members on a not-for-profit basis. The term includes a fire department that is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, by being listed as an exempt organization in Section 501(c)(3) of that code.