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Tex. Government Code § 401.009 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 401 / Section 401.009
§ 401.009. CLAIMS FILED AFTER DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) If after dissolution of the committee a person files with the secretary of state a verified claim for an amount claimed to be due to the claimant under a contract made under this subchapter by the committee before its dissolution, the secretary of state shall submit a copy of the claim to the governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general. If each of those officers files with the secretary of state a signed statement finding that the claim is valid, the secretary of state shall forward the original claim and the statements to the comptroller. If funds for the payment of expenses of the type covered by the claim have been appropriated and are available and if a legal reason does not exist for refusing payment, the comptroller shall pay the claim.

(b) Appropriations for the payment of claims under this section must be from the inaugural fund.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 365.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 365 / Section 365.004
§ 365.004. DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE, REFUSE, AND SEWAGE IN CERTAIN AREAS UNDER CONTROL OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

The Parks and Wildlife Commission may adopt rules to govern the disposal of garbage, refuse, and sewage in state parks, public water in state parks, historic sites, scientific areas, and forts under the control of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1603.152 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1603 / Section 1603.152
§ 1603.152. COMPLAINT JURISDICTION; NOTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

If the department determines that it lacks jurisdiction to resolve the complaint, the department shall notify the complainant in writing that the department is closing the complaint because it lacks jurisdiction.
Tex. Property Code § 81.201 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.201
§ 81.201. AUTHORITY OF COUNCIL OF OWNERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The council of owners of a condominium regime may adopt and amend bylaws.

(b) A council of owners of a condominium regime may institute litigation on behalf of two or more apartment owners concerning a matter related to the common elements of two or more apartments. The council of owners may delegate its authority under this subsection by designating in the bylaws a person who may exercise the authority. This subsection does not limit the right of an apartment owner to bring an action in the apartment owner's own behalf.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 52.01 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 52 / Section 52.01
§ 52.01. COURTS OF INQUIRY CONDUCTED BY DISTRICT JUDGES.
Status: in_force

(a) When a judge of any district court of this state, acting in his capacity as magistrate, has probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed against the laws of this state, he may request that the presiding judge of the administrative judicial district appoint a district judge to commence a Court of Inquiry. The judge, who shall be appointed in accordance with Subsection (b), may summon and examine any witness in relation to the offense in accordance with the rules hereinafter provided, which procedure is defined as a "Court of Inquiry".

(b)(1) Before requesting the presiding judge to appoint a district judge to commence a Court of Inquiry, a judge must enter into the minutes of his court a sworn affidavit stating the substantial facts establishing probable cause that a specific offense has been committed against the laws of this state.

(2) After the affidavit has been entered into the minutes of his court and a copy filed with the district clerk, the judge shall request the presiding judge of the administrative judicial district in which the affidavit is filed to appoint a judge to commence the Court of Inquiry. The judge appointed to commence the Court of Inquiry shall issue a written order commencing the Court of Inquiry and stating its scope. The presiding judge shall not name the judge who requests the Court of Inquiry to preside over the Court of Inquiry.

(c) The district or county attorney of the district or county in which the Court of Inquiry is held shall assist the district judge in conducting the Court of Inquiry. The attorney shall examine witnesses and evidence admitted before the court to determine if an offense has been committed and shall render other assistance to the judge as is necessary in the proceeding.

(d) If the Court of Inquiry pertains to the activities of the district or county attorney or to the attorney's office, deputies, or employees, or if the attorney is otherwise disqualified in the proceeding, the judge shall appoint one attorney pro tem to assist in the proceeding. In any other circumstance, the judge may appoint an attorney pro tem to assist in the proceeding.

(e) If more than one Court of Inquiry is commenced which pertains to the activities of a state governmental entity or public servant thereof, then, upon motion of the state governmental entity or public servant, made to the presiding judge or judges of the administrative judicial region or regions where the Courts of Inquiry have been commenced, the presiding judge or judges shall transfer the Courts of Inquiry to the presiding administrative judge of Travis County. The presiding administrative judge of Travis County shall consolidate the Courts of Inquiry for further proceedings and shall assign a district judge to preside over the consolidated Courts of Inquiry.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 76.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 76 / Section 76.002
§ 76.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Department of insurance" means the Texas Department of Insurance.

(2) "Employee" means an individual who is employed by an employer for compensation. The term includes a partner of a partnership and a proprietor of a sole proprietorship.

(3) "Federally qualified health center" has the meaning assigned by 42 U.S.C. Section 1396d(l)(2)(B).

(4) "Program" means a primary care access program a federally qualified health center establishes and operates under this chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.989 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.989
§ 361.989. CONSUMER RESPONSIBILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A consumer is responsible for any information in any form left on the consumer's covered television equipment that is collected or recycled.

(b) A consumer is encouraged to learn about recommended methods for recycling covered television equipment that has reached the end of its useful life by visiting the commission's and television manufacturers' Internet websites or calling their toll-free telephone numbers.
Tex. Government Code § 2167.052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2167 / Section 2167.052
§ 2167.052. LEASING SPACE FROM PRIVATE SOURCE.
Status: in_force

(a) Space may be leased from a private source through:

(1) competitive bidding;

(2) competitive sealed proposals under Section 2167.054; or

(3) direct negotiation.

(b) The commission may negotiate for space on making a written determination that competition is not available.

(c) The commission shall use the method for leasing space that provides the best value for the state.
Tex. Education Code § 132.005 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 132 / Section 132.005
§ 132.005. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to a school or training program that offers only avocational or recreational instruction or teacher instruction for the following subjects:

(1) dance;

(2) music;

(3) martial arts;

(4) yoga;

(5) physical fitness;

(6) horseback riding;

(7) riflery or other weapon use;

(8) sewing, knitting, or other needlecrafts; or

(9) sports.
Tex. Government Code § 466.3011 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 466 / Section 466.3011
§ 466.3011. VENUE.
Status: in_force

Venue is proper in Travis County or any county in which venue is proper under Chapter 13A, Code of Criminal Procedure, for:

(1) an offense under this chapter;

(2) an offense under the Penal Code, if the accused:

(A) is a lottery operator, lottery vendor, sales agent, or employee of the division; and

(B) is alleged to have committed the offense while engaged in lottery activities; or

(3) an offense that involves property consisting of or including lottery tickets under Title 7 or 11, Penal Code.
Tex. Water Code § 16.320 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.320
§ 16.320. COASTAL EROSION.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of the General Land Office is authorized to perform all acts necessary to develop and implement a program for certification of structures subject to imminent collapse due to erosion under the National Flood Insurance Act. This program shall include administrative rules adequate to meet all erosion-related requirements of the National Flood Insurance Act, including the establishment of required erosion zones in order for the state to receive approval to administer the program. This section shall apply to any amendment of or law replacing Section 4013(c) of the National Flood Insurance Act. Except as otherwise provided by this section, all actions taken by political subdivisions under Section 16.315 of this code with respect to structures in imminent danger of collapse from coastal erosion must comply with rules and regulations adopted by the commissioner under this section. A political subdivision may adopt rules that are more stringent than those adopted by the commissioner under this section, provided the stricter provisions are intended to ensure compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program's rules, regulations, and policies.
Tex. Government Code § 546.0702 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 546 / Section 546.0702
§ 546.0702. MORTALITY REVIEW SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner shall establish an independent mortality review system to review the death of an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability who, at the time of the individual's death or at any time during the 24-hour period preceding the individual's death:

(1) resided in or received services from:

(A) an ICF-IID operated or licensed by the commission or a community center; or

(B) the ICF-IID component of the Rio Grande State Center; or

(2) received services through a Section 1915(c) waiver program for individuals who are eligible for ICF-IID services.

(b) The executive commissioner shall contract with an institution of higher education or a health care organization or association with experience in conducting research-based mortality studies to conduct independent mortality reviews of individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability. The contract must require the contracted organization to form a review team consisting of:

(1) a physician with expertise regarding the medical treatment of individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability;

(2) a registered nurse with expertise regarding the medical treatment of individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability;

(3) a clinician or other professional with expertise in the delivery of services and supports for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability; and

(4) any other appropriate individual as the executive commissioner provides.

(c) A review under this subchapter must be conducted:

(1) in addition to any review conducted by the facility in which the individual resided or the facility, agency, or provider from which the individual received services; and

(2) after any investigation of alleged or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation is completed.

(d) To ensure consistency across mortality review systems, a review under this subchapter must collect information consistent with the information required to be collected by another independent mortality review process established specifically for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.

(e) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules regarding the manner in which the death of an individual described by Subsection (a) must be reported to the contracted organization by a facility or waiver program provider described by that subsection.
Tex. Education Code § 61.9751 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.9751
§ 61.9751. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Hospital-based nursing education partnership" means a partnership that:

(A) consists of one or more hospitals in this state that are not owned, maintained, or operated by the federal or state government or an agency of the federal or state government and one or more nursing education programs in this state; and

(B) serves to increase the number of students enrolled in and graduation rates for each nursing education program in the partnership.

(2) "Nursing education program" means an undergraduate professional nursing program or a graduate professional nursing program as those terms are defined by Section 54.355.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1106.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1106 / Section 1106.057
§ 1106.057. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

The board shall elect from among its members a president and a secretary.
Tex. Government Code § 54.310 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.310
§ 54.310. 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 § 1046.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1046 / Section 1046.111
§ 1046.111. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are consistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1701.308 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1701 / Section 1701.308
§ 1701.308. WEAPONS PROFICIENCY.
Status: in_force

The commission shall require a person applying for a peace officer license to demonstrate weapons proficiency.
Tex. Transportation Code § 224.006 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 224 / Section 224.006
§ 224.006. PAYMENT TO COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) On delivery to the department of acceptable instruments conveying to the state the requested right-of-way, the department shall prepare and transmit to the comptroller vouchers covering the payment to the county or municipality of the department's share of the cost of acquiring the right-of-way.

(b) The comptroller shall issue warrants on the appropriate account covering the state's obligation as evidenced by the vouchers.
Tex. Government Code § 404.106 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 404 / Section 404.106
§ 404.106. EARNINGS; AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Any net earnings of the trust company attributable to capital stock or investments of capital stock shall be credited annually to the account of the treasury and shall be allocated annually to the funds held and managed by the comptroller in accordance with Section 404.071(a).

(b) Funds held by the trust company shall be invested in obligations authorized by law for the investment of funds held and managed by the comptroller.

(c) With respect to specific funds held by the trust company for a particular participant, the trust company has the same investment authority as that participant for those specific funds.

(d) The trust company may hold reserve balances or securities as required by the Federal Reserve System or as required for participation in a depository trust company.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9023.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9023 / Section 9023.003
§ 9023.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from that inclusion.

(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Transportation Code § 460.255 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 460 / Section 460.255
§ 460.255. NONVOTING BOARD MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A nonvoting member shall be appointed to the board to represent a municipality in the authority that is not otherwise authorized to appoint a member to the board under this subchapter.

(b) A nonvoting member appointed under this section may not be counted for purposes of establishing a quorum of the board.

(c) The board shall adopt rules and bylaws governing the appointment, number, authority, and duties of nonvoting members appointed under this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 843.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 843 / Section 843.003
§ 843.003. POWERS OF INSURERS AND GROUP HOSPITAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurer authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state under Chapter 822, 841, or 883, an accident insurance company, health insurance company, or life insurance company authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state under Chapter 982, or a group hospital service corporation may, either directly or through a subsidiary or affiliate, organize and operate a health maintenance organization under this chapter.

(b) Any two or more insurers or group hospital service corporations described by Subsection (a), or their subsidiaries or affiliates, may jointly organize and operate a health maintenance organization under this chapter.

(c) An insurer or group hospital service corporation may contract with a health maintenance organization to provide:

(1) insurance or similar protection against the cost of care provided by the health maintenance organization; and

(2) coverage if the health maintenance organization does not meet its obligations.

(d) The authority of an insurer or group hospital service corporation under a contract described by Subsection (c) may include the authority to make benefit payments to a health maintenance organization for health care services provided by physicians or providers under a health care plan.
Tex. Government Code § 522.0156 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 522 / Section 522.0156
§ 522.0156. ADOPTION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING; REVISIONS.
Status: in_force

Each state entity to which this subchapter applies shall adopt the memorandum of understanding required by this subchapter and all revisions to the memorandum. The entities shall develop revisions as necessary to reflect major reorganizations or statutory changes affecting the entities.
Tex. Government Code § 62.020 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 62 / Section 62.020
§ 62.020. ALTERNATE JURORS.
Status: in_force

(a) In district court, the judge may direct that not more than four jurors in addition to the regular jury be called and impaneled to sit as alternate jurors.

(b) In county court, the judge may direct that not more than two jurors in addition to the regular jury be called and impaneled to sit as alternate jurors.

(c) Alternate jurors shall be drawn and selected in the same manner as regular jurors. An alternate juror must meet the same qualifications, is subject to the same examination and challenges, shall take the same oath, has the same functions, powers, and privileges, and shall be accorded the same facilities and security as a regular juror.

(d) In the order in which they are called, alternate jurors shall replace jurors who, prior to the time the jury retires to consider its verdict, become or are found to be unable or disqualified to perform their duties. An alternate juror who does not replace a regular juror shall be discharged after the jury retires to consider its verdict.

(e) Each side is entitled to one peremptory challenge in addition to those otherwise allowed by law or by rule if one or two alternate jurors are to be impaneled. Each side is entitled to two peremptory challenges in addition to those otherwise allowed by law or by rule if three or four alternate jurors are to be impaneled. The additional peremptory challenges may be used against an alternate juror only, and the other peremptory challenges allowed by law or by rule may not be used against an alternate juror.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 63.031 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 63 / Section 63.031
§ 63.031. PERMIT AND REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not manufacture or distribute a commercial fertilizer in this state without a valid current permit issued by the service, and a person may not manufacture or distribute a commercial fertilizer in this state, other than customer-formula fertilizer, unless the person first registers the fertilizer with the service.

(b) An application for a permit or registration shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the service.

(c) Registration is required for each distinct mixture, formulation, or type of commercial fertilizer manufactured or distributed in this state.

(d) A person is not required to register a commercial fertilizer that has been registered by another person.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.0163 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 11 / Section 11.0163
§ 11.0163. USE OF TECHNOLOGY.
Status: in_force

The commission shall implement a policy requiring the department to use appropriate technological solutions to improve the department's ability to perform its functions. The policy must ensure that the public is able to interact with the department on the Internet.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.307 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.307
§ 401.307. PERPETUAL CARE ACCOUNT AND ENVIRONMENTAL RADIATION AND PERPETUAL CARE ACCOUNT CAPS.
Status: in_force

(a) The fees imposed under Sections 401.052(d) and 401.301(d) are suspended when the sum of the balances of the perpetual care account and the environmental radiation and perpetual care account reaches $100 million. The fees are reinstated when the sum of the balances of the perpetual care account and the environmental radiation and perpetual care account falls to $50 million or less.

(b) The surcharge collected under Section 401.207(g) is collected without regard to the balances of the perpetual care account and the environmental radiation and perpetual care account.

(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a fee imposed by the commission under Section 401.301(d) on the holder of a license authorizing the extraction, processing, or concentration of uranium or thorium from ore is suspended when the amount in the environmental radiation and perpetual care account attributable to those fees reaches $2 million. If the amount in that account attributable to those fees is reduced to $1.5 million or less, the fee is reinstated until the amount reaches $2 million.

(d) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a fee imposed under Section 401.052(d) is suspended from imposition against a party state compact waste generator when the amount in the perpetual care account attributable to those fees reaches $500,000. If the amount in that account attributable to those fees is reduced to $350,000 or less, the fee is reinstated until the amount reaches $500,000.

(e) This section does not relieve a generator from liability for a transportation accident involving low-level radioactive waste.