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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1053.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1053 / Section 1053.109
§ 1053.109. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
Tex. Estates Code § 751.208 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 751 / Section 751.208
§ 751.208. DATE OF ACCEPTANCE.
Status: in_force

A durable power of attorney is considered accepted by a person under Section 751.201 on the first day the person agrees to act at the agent's direction under the power of attorney.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.107 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.107
§ 401.107. LICENSE APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An application for a specific license issued by the department or commission must be in writing and must state the information that the executive commissioner or commission, as appropriate, by rule determines to be necessary to decide the technical, insurance, and financial qualifications or any other of the applicant's qualifications the issuing agency considers reasonable or necessary to protect the occupational and public health and safety and the environment.

(b) The issuing agency at any time after an application is filed with the agency, and if the application is for a renewal, before the expiration of the license, may require further written statements and may make inspections the agency considers necessary to determine if the license should be granted or denied or if the current license should be modified, suspended, or revoked.

(c) The applicant or license holder shall sign each license application and each statement, and the agency may require the applicant or license holder to make the application or statement under oath.
Tex. Government Code § 432.072 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.072
§ 432.072. REFUSAL TO APPEAR OR TESTIFY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person not subject to this chapter commits an offense if the person:

(1) has been duly subpoenaed to appear as a witness or to produce books and records before a military court or before a military or civil officer or peace officer designated to take a deposition to be read in evidence before a court;

(2) has been duly paid or tendered by the Texas military forces the fees and mileage of a witness at the rates allowed to witnesses under Section 432.192; and

(3) wilfully neglects or refuses to appear, qualify as a witness, testify, or produce evidence that the person may have been legally subpoenaed to produce.

(b) An offense under this section is punishable by fine not to exceed $1,000 or confinement not to exceed 60 days in jail, or by both. The witness may be prosecuted in the appropriate county court.

(c) The appropriate prosecuting official for the state in a county court having jurisdiction where the military proceeding was convened, on submission of a complaint to the official by the presiding officer of a military court, commission, court of inquiry, or board, shall file an information against and prosecute a person violating this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8186.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8186 / Section 8186.051
§ 8186.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Occupations Code § 701.252 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 701 / Section 701.252
§ 701.252. LICENSE APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Each applicant for a dietitian license must submit an application in the manner and on a form prescribed by the executive director accompanied by the application fee.

(b) The commission by rule shall determine the information and documentation required to be submitted as part of an application.
Tex. Government Code § 2002.057 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2002 / Section 2002.057
§ 2002.057. ELECTRONIC AVAILABILITY OF ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subsection (d), the secretary of state:

(1) shall make the full text of the administrative code available to the public through the Internet at no charge, and update the text that is available through the Internet as soon as practicable; and

(2) may make the full text of the administrative code available on an electronic bulletin board at no charge.

(b) If the secretary of state does not make the full text of the administrative code available on an electronic bulletin board, the secretary of state shall, on the request of one or more agencies that operate an electronic bulletin board, make the full text of the administrative code available to at least one requesting agency for posting on that agency's electronic bulletin board until the secretary of state begins operating an electronic bulletin board.

(c) The secretary of state may electronically provide to the public specialized value-added services related to the administrative code such as clipping services or subscription services at the market price for the services.

(d) The secretary of state shall determine whether making the administrative code available on the Internet at no charge and on an electronic bulletin board at no charge, as provided by this section, results in a revenue shortfall that is not covered by the sale of value-added services as provided by Subsection (c). The secretary of state shall report any shortfall attributed to the free Internet and electronic bulletin board services to the Legislative Budget Board in its biennial budget. If a shortfall occurs, the secretary of state shall also request the appropriation of funds for the next biennial budget in the amount of the shortfall to continue the Internet and electronic bulletin board services at no charge. If the requested funds are not appropriated, the secretary of state may, at the beginning of the next state fiscal year, charge user fees for the Internet and electronic bulletin board services in an amount that will compensate the secretary of state for the revenue shortfall.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2033.104 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2033 / Section 2033.104
§ 2033.104. EMERGENCY CEASE AND DESIST ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director may issue an emergency cease and desist order if the executive director reasonably believes a racetrack association or other license holder is engaged in a continuing activity that violates this subtitle or a commission rule in a manner that threatens immediate and irreparable public harm.

(b) After issuing an emergency cease and desist order, the executive director shall serve on the racetrack association or other license holder by personal delivery or registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the person's last known address, an order stating the specific charges and requiring the person immediately to cease and desist from the conduct that violates this subtitle or a commission rule. The order must contain a notice that a request for hearing may be filed under this section.
Tex. Estates Code § 1102.002 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1102 / Section 1102.002
§ 1102.002. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE FOR INVESTIGATION.
Status: in_force

To establish probable cause under Section 1102.001, the court may require:

(1) an information letter about the person believed to be incapacitated that is submitted by an interested person and satisfies the requirements of Section 1102.003; or

(2) a written letter or certificate from a physician or psychologist who has examined the person believed to be incapacitated that satisfies the requirements of Section 1101.103, except that the letter must be:

(A) dated not earlier than the 120th day before the date of the appointment of a guardian ad litem or court investigator under Section 1102.001; and

(B) based on an examination the physician or psychologist performed not earlier than the 120th day before that date.(a) In this section:

(1) "Advanced practice registered nurse" has the meaning assigned by Section 301.152, Occupations Code.

(2) "Physician" has the meaning assigned by Section 1101.100.

(b) An advanced practice registered nurse may act under this section only if the advanced practice registered nurse is acting under a physician's delegation authority and supervision in accordance with Chapter 157, Occupations Code.

(c) To establish probable cause under Section 1102.001, the court may require:

(1) an information letter about the person believed to be incapacitated that is submitted by an interested person and satisfies the requirements of Section 1102.003; or

(2) a written letter or certificate from a physician or advanced practice registered nurse who has examined the person believed to be incapacitated that satisfies the requirements of Section 1101.103, except that the letter must be:

(A) dated not earlier than the 120th day before the date of the appointment of a guardian ad litem or court investigator under Section 1102.001; and

(B) based on an examination the physician or advanced practice registered nurse performed not earlier than the 120th day before that date.

(d) For purposes of Subsection (c)(2), a letter or certificate based on an examination by an advanced practice registered nurse must be signed by the supervising physician. The opinion of an advanced practice registered nurse that is based on an examination of a proposed ward conducted by the advanced practice registered nurse under delegation from and supervision by a physician and signed by the supervising physician is considered the supervising physician's opinion.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56B.201 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56B / Section 56B.201
§ 56B.201. ADJUSTMENT OF AWARDS AND PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney general shall establish a policy to adjust awards and payments so that the total amount of awards granted in each calendar year does not exceed the amount of money credited to the compensation to victims of crime fund during that year.

(b) On the establishment of a policy under Subsection (a), the attorney general, the claimant, or the victim is not liable for the amount of incurred charges exceeding the adjusted amount for the service on which the adjusted payment is determined.

(c) A service provider who accepts a payment that has been adjusted by a policy established under Subsection (a) agrees to accept the adjusted payment as payment in full for the service and is barred from legal action against the claimant or victim for collection.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3861.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3861 / Section 3861.201
§ 3861.201. DIVISION OF DISTRICT; REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) At any time before the district issues indebtedness secured by ad valorem taxes, the district may be divided into two or more new districts.

(b) A new district created by division of the district must be at least 100 acres.

(c) Any new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.

(d) The board may consider a proposal to divide the district on:

(1) a petition of a landowner in the district; or

(2) a motion by the board.

(e) The board may not divide the district unless the division is approved by the governing body of the city by resolution. The resolution may set terms for the division under Subsection (f).

(f) If the board decides to divide the district, the board shall, subject to the city's resolution:

(1) set the terms of the division, including names for the new districts and a plan for the payment or performance of any outstanding district obligations; and

(2) prepare a metes and bounds description for each proposed district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 116.025 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 116 / Section 116.025
§ 116.025. DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORY OR SUBDEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

When security is provided in accordance with Subchapter C and is approved by the commissioners court, the commissioners court shall, by an order entered in its minutes, designate the bank as a depository or subdepository for the funds of the county. The designation is effective until the end of the 60th day after the date fixed for the next selection of a depository or subdepository.
Tex. Insurance Code § 252.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 252 / Section 252.005
§ 252.005. EXCEPTION.
Status: repealed

This chapter does not apply to:

(1) a farm mutual insurance company operating under Chapter 911, unless the company is acting as a fronting insurer as defined by Section 221.001(c);

(2) a mutual insurance company engaged in business under Chapter 12, Title 78, Revised Statutes, before that chapter's repeal by Section 18, Chapter 40, Acts of the 41st Legislature, 1st Called Session, 1929, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 60, General Laws, Acts of the 41st Legislature, 2nd Called Session, 1929, that retains the rights and privileges under the repealed law to the extent provided by those sections;

(3) the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; or

(4) the Texas FAIR Plan Association.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 712.066 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 712 / Section 712.066
§ 712.066. CONTRACT DISCLOSURES.
Status: in_force

(a) A sales contract for an undeveloped mausoleum space, whether in English or Spanish, must inform the buyer:

(1) that the buyer by written notice may cancel the contract for the failure of the corporation or its agent or contractor to construct the mausoleum or mausoleum section containing the undeveloped mausoleum space within the time limits specified by Section 712.064(a) and receive a refund of the entire amount paid under the contract for the undeveloped mausoleum space plus, if the corporation established a preconstruction trust, net income earned on that portion of the money deposited in the preconstruction trust, as provided by Section 712.064(b);

(2) of the options available under a fully paid contract in the event that the person to be interred in the undeveloped mausoleum space dies before completion of the related mausoleum or mausoleum section, which may include an option to:

(A) select a replacement mausoleum space or other interment that is acceptable to the buyer or buyer's representative; or

(B) elect temporary interment of the human remains or cremated remains in an existing mausoleum space until the undeveloped mausoleum space is completed, at which time the corporation shall disinter and reinter the human remains or cremated remains at no additional charge; and

(3) if the corporation does not offer a temporary interment option and the buyer does not accept a replacement mausoleum space or other interment, that the buyer or the buyer's representative by written notice may cancel the contract and receive a refund of the entire amount paid under the contract for the undeveloped mausoleum space plus, if the corporation established a preconstruction trust, net income earned on that portion of the money deposited in the preconstruction trust, as provided by Section 712.064(b).

(b) A corporation's sales contract for undeveloped mausoleum space must comply with applicable regulations of the Federal Trade Commission, including 16 C.F.R. Section 433.2, with respect to a contract payable in installments.

(c) Required notices to buyers must be written in plain language designed to be easily understood by the average consumer and be printed in an easily readable font and type size.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8368.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8368 / Section 8368.052
§ 8368.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Benjamin B. Tolson;

(2) Jordan R. Smith;

(3) Shad Schmid;

(4) Ryan N. Stevens; and

(5) Janet Cobbel.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8368.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8368.003 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 8368.003; 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 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Government Code § 525.0160 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 525 / Section 525.0160
§ 525.0160. COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT SYSTEMS.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Sections 524.0001(c) and (d) and 524.0202(a)(1), the commission shall assist communities in this state in developing comprehensive, community-based support systems for health and human services. At a community's request, the commission shall provide to the community resources and assistance to enable the community to:

(1) identify and overcome institutional barriers to developing more comprehensive community support systems, including barriers resulting from the policies and procedures of state health and human services agencies; and

(2) develop a system of blended funds to allow the community to customize services to fit individual community needs.

(b) At the commission's request, a health and human services agency shall provide to a community resources and assistance as necessary to perform the commission's duties under Subsection (a).

(c) A health and human services agency that receives or develops a proposal for a community initiative shall submit the proposal to the commission for review and approval. The commission shall review the proposal to ensure that the proposed initiative:

(1) is consistent with other similar programs offered in communities; and

(2) does not duplicate other services provided in the community.

(d) In implementing this section, the commission shall consider models used in other service delivery systems, including the mental health and intellectual disability service delivery systems.
Tex. Transportation Code § 524.014 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 524 / Section 524.014
§ 524.014. NOTICE OF SUSPENSION.
Status: in_force

A notice of suspension under Section 524.013 must state:

(1) the reason and statutory grounds for the suspension;

(2) the effective date of the suspension;

(3) the right of the person to a hearing;

(4) how to request a hearing; and

(5) the period in which the person must request a hearing.
Tex. Finance Code § 126.401 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 126 / Section 126.401
§ 126.401. CERTIFICATE OF LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall prescribe the form of a certificate to be completed by the liquidating agent attesting that distribution has been made and liquidation is complete.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.352 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 11 / Section 11.352
§ 11.352. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to prescribed burns conducted by the department on state land managed by the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3895.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3895 / Section 3895.107
§ 3895.107. RULES; ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may adopt rules:

(1) to administer or operate the district;

(2) for the use, enjoyment, availability, protection, security, and maintenance of the district's property and facilities; or

(3) to provide for public safety and security in the district.

(b) The district may enforce its rules by injunctive relief.

(c) To the extent a district rule conflicts with a city rule or order, the city rule or order controls.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 2 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 51 / Section 2
§ 2. FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE; DUTY OF GOVERNOR.
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of this Article, the provisions of the Constitution of the United States controlling, and any and all Acts of Congress enacted in pursuance thereof, it is the duty of the Governor of this State to have arrested and delivered up to the Executive Authority of any other State of the United States any person charged in that State with treason, felony, or other crime, who has fled from justice and is found in this State.Sec. 2. The commissioners court of the county where an offense is committed may in its discretion, on the request of the sheriff and the recommendation of the district attorney, pay the actual and necessary traveling expenses of the officer or person so commissioned out of any fund or funds not otherwise pledged.
Tex. Government Code § 552.144 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 552 / Section 552.144
§ 552.144.
Status: in_force

Sec. 552.144. EXCEPTION: WORKING PAPERS AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES AND TECHNICAL EXAMINERS AT STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RAILROAD COMMISSION. The following working papers and electronic communications of an administrative law judge at the State Office of Administrative Hearings or of a technical examiner or administrative law judge at the Railroad Commission of Texas are excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021:

(1) notes and electronic communications recording the observations, thoughts, questions, deliberations, or impressions of an administrative law judge or a technical examiner;

(2) drafts of a proposal for decision;

(3) drafts of orders made in connection with conducting contested case hearings; and

(4) drafts of orders made in connection with conducting alternative dispute resolution procedures.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 2.104 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 2 / Section 2.104
§ 2.104. POWER TO MAKE GUARANTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "guaranty" means a guaranty, mortgage, pledge, security agreement, or other agreement making the domestic entity or its assets liable for another person's contract, security, or other obligation.

(b) Unless otherwise provided by its governing documents or this code, a domestic entity may:

(1) make a guaranty on behalf of a parent, subsidiary, or affiliate of the entity; or

(2) make a guaranty of the indebtedness of another person if the guaranty may reasonably be expected directly or indirectly to benefit the entity.

(c) For purposes of Subsection (b)(2), a decision by the governing authority of the domestic entity that a guaranty may reasonably be expected to benefit the entity is conclusive and not subject to attack by any person, except:

(1) a guaranty may not be enforced by a person who participated in a fraud on the domestic entity resulting in the making of the guaranty or by a person who had notice of that fraud at the time the person acquired rights under the guaranty;

(2) a proposed guaranty may be enjoined at the request of an owner of the domestic entity on the ground that the guaranty cannot reasonably be expected to benefit the domestic entity; or

(3) the domestic entity, whether acting directly or through a receiver, trustee, or other legal representative, or through an owner on behalf of the domestic entity, may bring suit for damages against the managerial officials, owners, or members who authorized the guaranty on the ground that the guaranty could not reasonably be expected to benefit the domestic entity.

(d) This section does not:

(1) apply to a domestic entity governed by the Insurance Code; or

(2) authorize a domestic entity that is not governed by the Insurance Code to engage in a business or transaction regulated by the Insurance Code.
Tex. Education Code § 39.261 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 39 / Section 39.261
§ 39.261. CREATION OF SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

The Texas Successful Schools Awards System is created to recognize and reward those schools and school districts that demonstrate progress or success in achieving the education goals of the state.