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Tex. Occupations Code § 201.510 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 201 / Section 201.510
§ 201.510. RIGHT TO APPEAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A person whose license to practice chiropractic has been revoked or suspended or against whom the board has imposed an administrative penalty may appeal to a Travis County district court.

(b) The decision of the board may not be enjoined or stayed unless the person appeals the board's decision as provided by Subsection (a) and provides notices to the board.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 134.146 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 134 / Section 134.146
§ 134.146. TITLE.
Status: in_force

Title to land acquired under Section 134.145 shall be in the name of this state.
Tex. Government Code § 821.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 821 / Section 821.006
§ 821.006. ACTION INCREASING AMORTIZATION PERIOD.
Status: in_force

(a) A rate of member or state contributions to or a rate of interest or the rate of a fee required for the establishment of credit in the retirement system may not be reduced or eliminated, a type of service may not be made creditable in the retirement system, a limit on the maximum permissible amount of a type of creditable service may not be removed or raised, a new monetary benefit payable by the retirement system may not be established, and the determination of the amount of a monetary benefit from the system may not be increased, if, as a result of the particular action, the time, as determined by an actuarial valuation, required to amortize the unfunded actuarial liabilities of the retirement system would be increased to a period that exceeds 30 years by one or more years.

(b) If the amortization period for the unfunded actuarial liabilities of the retirement system exceeds 30 years by one or more years at the time an action described by Subsection (a) is proposed, the proposal may not be adopted if, as a result of the adoption, the amortization period would be increased, as determined by an actuarial valuation.
Tex. Election Code § 191.005 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 191 / Section 191.005
§ 191.005. PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCT OF PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY GENERALLY.
Status: in_force

(a) The presidential primary election shall be held in conjunction with the party's general primary election.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, the presidential primary election shall be conducted and the results canvassed, tabulated, and reported in accordance with the procedures prescribed by this code in relation to the general primary election to the extent those procedures can be made applicable.

(c) The secretary of state shall prescribe any additional procedures necessary for the orderly and proper administration of the presidential primary election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1116.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1116 / Section 1116.202
§ 1116.202. TAX TO PAY BONDS.
Status: in_force

The board may issue bonds under Section 1116.201 only if the board imposes an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the bonds mature.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.385 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.385
§ 401.385. PRELIMINARY REPORT OF VIOLATION.
Status: in_force

If the department, after an investigation, concludes that a violation relating to an activity under its jurisdiction has occurred, the department may issue a preliminary report:

(1) stating the facts that support the conclusion;

(2) recommending that an administrative penalty under Section 401.384 be imposed; and

(3) recommending the amount of the penalty, which shall be based on the seriousness of the violation as determined from the facts surrounding the violation.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 103.0092 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 103 / Section 103.0092
§ 103.0092. EMERGENCY SUSPENSION AND CLOSING ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) If the department finds a day activity and health services facility operating in violation of the standards prescribed by this chapter and the violations create an immediate threat to the health and safety of a resident in the facility, the department shall suspend the license or order immediate closing of all or part of the facility.

(b) The order suspending a license under Subsection (a) is immediately effective on written notice to the license holder or on the date specified on the order.

(c) The order suspending the license and ordering closure of all or part of a facility is valid for 10 days after the effective date.
Tex. Government Code § 441.225 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 441 / Section 441.225
§ 441.225. ADMINISTRATION; RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The director and librarian administers the consortium. The director and librarian shall employ a staff that is sufficient in number, education, and experience to achieve the purposes of the consortium.

(b) The commission may adopt rules to govern the operation of the consortium.
Tex. Government Code § 672.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 672 / Section 672.001
§ 672.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "state agency" means a department, commission, board, office, or other agency in the executive branch of state government created by the state constitution or a state statute, including an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8381.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8381 / Section 8381.002
§ 8381.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1032.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1032 / Section 1032.203
§ 1032.203. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters.

(b) The order calling the election shall provide for clerks as in county elections and must specify:

(1) the date of the election;

(2) the location of the polling places;

(3) the presiding and alternate election judges for each polling place;

(4) the amount of the bonds to be authorized; and

(5) the maximum maturity of the bonds.

(c) Notice of a bond election shall be given as provided by Section 1251.003, Government Code.
Tex. Property Code § 71.203 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 71 / Section 71.203
§ 71.203. ACCOUNT OF ESCHEATED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

The comptroller shall keep an account of the money paid to and real property vested in this state under this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 604.312 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 604 / Section 604.312
§ 604.312. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

A proceeding relating to the assessment of an administrative penalty under this subchapter is subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Estates Code § 752.110 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 752 / Section 752.110
§ 752.110. CLAIMS AND LITIGATION.
Status: in_force

The language conferring general authority with respect to claims and litigation in a statutory durable power of attorney empowers the attorney in fact or agent to:

(1) assert and prosecute before a court or administrative agency a claim, a claim for relief, a counterclaim, or an offset, or defend against an individual, a legal entity, or a government, including an action to:

(A) recover property or other thing of value;

(B) recover damages sustained by the principal;

(C) eliminate or modify tax liability; or

(D) seek an injunction, specific performance, or other relief;

(2) bring an action to determine an adverse claim, intervene in an action or litigation, and act as an amicus curiae;

(3) in connection with an action or litigation:

(A) procure an attachment, garnishment, libel, order of arrest, or other preliminary, provisional, or intermediate relief and use an available procedure to effect or satisfy a judgment, order, or decree; and

(B) perform any lawful act the principal could perform, including:

(i) acceptance of tender;

(ii) offer of judgment;

(iii) admission of facts;

(iv) submission of a controversy on an agreed statement of facts;

(v) consent to examination before trial; and

(vi) binding of the principal in litigation;

(4) submit to arbitration, settle, and propose or accept a compromise with respect to a claim or litigation;

(5) waive the issuance and service of process on the principal, accept service of process, appear for the principal, designate persons on whom process directed to the principal may be served, execute and file or deliver stipulations on the principal's behalf, verify pleadings, seek appellate review, procure and give surety and indemnity bonds, contract and pay for the preparation and printing of records and briefs, or receive and execute and file or deliver a consent, waiver, release, confession of judgment, satisfaction of judgment, notice, agreement, or other instrument in connection with the prosecution, settlement, or defense of a claim or litigation;

(6) act for the principal regarding voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings concerning:

(A) the principal; or

(B) another person, with respect to a reorganization proceeding or a receivership or application for the appointment of a receiver or trustee that affects the principal's interest in property or other thing of value; and

(7) pay a judgment against the principal or a settlement made in connection with a claim or litigation and receive and conserve money or other thing of value paid in settlement of or as proceeds of a claim or litigation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1601.105 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1601 / Section 1601.105
§ 1601.105. WAIVER.
Status: in_force

An employee or retired employee may waive in writing any coverage provided under this chapter.
Tex. Tax Code § 351.1036 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 351 / Section 351.1036
§ 351.1036. ALLOCATION OF REVENUE FOR AIRPORTS BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES IN BORDER COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a municipality that is the county seat of a county that borders:

(1) the United Mexican States;

(2) a county described by Section 352.002(a)(7); and

(3) a county described by Section 352.002(a)(14).

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a municipality to which this section applies may use municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to improve or expand an airport:

(1) owned by the county in which the municipality is located;

(2) located more than 150 miles from the nearest airport in this state with regularly scheduled commercial airline flights; and

(3) substantially used for private air service that transports individuals staying at hotels in or near the municipality.

(c) A municipality to which this section applies may not use municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to improve or expand an airport described by Subsection (b):

(1) in an amount each fiscal year that exceeds 15 percent of the hotel occupancy tax revenue collected by the municipality during that year; or

(2) in a total amount under this section that would exceed the amount of hotel revenue in the municipality that is likely to be reasonably attributable to guests traveling through the airport during the 15-year period beginning on the date the municipality first uses municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to improve or expand the airport.

(d) A municipality to which this section applies may not use municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to improve or expand an airport described by Subsection (b) after the 10th anniversary of the date the municipality first uses that revenue for that purpose.

(e) The governing body of a municipality shall retain sufficient control over revenue described by this section to ensure the revenue is used to benefit the municipality by improving or expanding an airport described by Subsection (b).

(f) This section expires December 31, 2032.
Tex. Occupations Code § 201.103 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 201 / Section 201.103
§ 201.103. CAREER LADDER PROGRAM; PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall develop an intra-agency career ladder program. The program must require intra-agency postings of all nonentry level positions concurrently with any public posting.

(b) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations. All merit pay for board employees must be based on the system established under this subsection.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 102.016 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 102 / Section 102.016
§ 102.016. NOTICE OF HEARING.
Status: in_force

On the filing of an application for pooling of interests into a unit under the provisions of this chapter, at least 30 days notice before hearing on the application shall be given to all interested parties, including notice by publication if there are unknown owners or owners whose whereabouts are unknown. The notice shall be given in the manner and form prescribed by the commission.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 481.203 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 481 / Section 481.203
§ 481.203. PATIENT PARTICIPATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not be considered for participation as a recipient of tetrahydrocannabinols and their derivatives through a research program unless the person is recommended to a person in charge of an approved research program and the review board by a physician who is licensed by the Texas Medical Board and is attending the person.

(b) A physician may not recommend a person for the research program unless the person:

(1) has glaucoma or cancer;

(2) is not responding to conventional treatment for glaucoma or cancer or is experiencing severe side effects from treatment; and

(3) has symptoms or side effects from treatment that may be alleviated by medical use of tetrahydrocannabinols or their derivatives.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 85.381 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 85 / Section 85.381
§ 85.381. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF LAWS, RULES, AND ORDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to being subject to any forfeiture provided by law and to any penalty imposed by the commission for contempt for violation of its rules or orders, any person who violates the provisions of Sections 85.045 and 85.046 of this code, Title 102, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended, including provisions of this code formerly included in that title, or any rule or order of the commission promulgated under those laws is subject to a penalty of not more than:

(1) $10,000 when the provision, rule, or order pertains to safety or the prevention or control of pollution; or

(2) $1,000 when the provision, rule, or order does not pertain to safety or the prevention or control of pollution.

(b) The applicable maximum penalty may be assessed for each and every day of violation and for each and every act of violation.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 73.010 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 73 / Section 73.010
§ 73.010. CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter is liable to the state for a civil penalty of not less than $250 nor more than $10,000 for each violation. Each day a violation continues may be considered a separate violation for purposes of a civil penalty assessment.

(b) On request of the department, the attorney general or the county attorney or district attorney of the county in which the violation is alleged to have occurred shall file suit to collect the penalty.

(c) A civil penalty collected under this section shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the General Revenue Fund. All civil penalties recovered in suits first instituted by a local government or governments under this section shall be equally divided between the State of Texas and the local government or governments with 50 percent of the recovery to be paid to the General Revenue Fund and the other 50 percent equally to the local government or governments first instituting the suit.

(d) The department is entitled to appropriate injunctive relief to prevent or abate a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter. On request of the department, the attorney general or the county or district attorney of the county in which the alleged violation is threatened or is occurring shall file suit for the injunctive relief. Venue is in the county in which the alleged violation is threatened or is occurring.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 286.102 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 286 / Section 286.102
§ 286.102. DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may be dissolved as provided by this section.

(b) The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the district and disposing of the district's assets and obligations. The board shall order an election if the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by a number of residents of the district equal to at least 15 percent of the registered voters in the district.

(c) Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.

(d) The ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the __________ Hospital District." The election shall be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Election Code.

(e) If a majority of the votes in the election favor dissolution, the board shall find that the district is dissolved. If a majority of the votes in the election do not favor dissolution, the board shall continue to administer the district, and another election on the question of dissolution may not be held before the first anniversary of the most recent election to dissolve the district.
Tex. Labor Code § 411.103 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 411 / Section 411.103
§ 411.103. DUTY OF EMPLOYER TO PROVIDE SAFE WORKPLACE.
Status: in_force

Each employer shall:

(1) provide and maintain employment and a place of employment that is reasonably safe and healthful for employees;

(2) install, maintain, and use methods, processes, devices, and safeguards, including methods of sanitation and hygiene, that are reasonably necessary to protect the life, health, and safety of the employer's employees; and

(3) take all other actions reasonably necessary to make the employment and place of employment safe.
Tex. Election Code § 42.036 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 42 / Section 42.036
§ 42.036. ADDITIONAL NOTICE IN POPULOUS COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a county with a population of one million or more.

(b) The commissioners court shall deliver written notice of each proposed change and of each order making a change in a county election precinct boundary to:

(1) the county chair of each political party that held a primary election in the county on the most recent general primary day;

(2) the political party's precinct chair of each affected election precinct; and

(3) the presiding judge appointed by the commissioners court for each affected election precinct.

(c) The notice of a proposed boundary change must be delivered not later than the seventh day before the date of the commissioners court meeting at which the proposed change will be considered. The notice of an order making a boundary change must be delivered not later than the seventh day after the date the order is adopted.

(d) The notice of a proposed change must describe the proposed change in brief, general terms, identify the precincts to be affected by the proposed change, and state the date, hour, and place of the meeting.

(e) The notice of an order making a boundary change must describe the change in brief, general terms and identify the changed precincts. As an alternative, the notice to the county chair may be a copy of the order, and the notice to a precinct chair or presiding judge may be a copy of the portion of the order affecting the precinct served by that person.

(f) A person entitled to notice under this section may challenge a boundary change made in violation of this section by petition to the district court. The petition must be filed not later than one year after the date the change is scheduled to take effect. If the court determines that the commissioners court failed to comply with this section, the court shall declare the boundary change void. The validity of an election held before the date of a final judgment declaring a change void is not affected by the judgment. Noncompliance with this section may not be challenged in any other manner.

(g) For one year following the effective date of a change in a county election precinct boundary, the commissioners court shall maintain a record containing a copy of each notice required by this section in connection with the boundary change and showing the date the notice was delivered.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9305.0507 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9305 / Section 9305.0507
§ 9305.0507. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

A district bond, the transfer of the bond, and the income from the bond, including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt from taxation in this state.
Tex. Utilities Code § 56.024 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 56 / Section 56.024
§ 56.024. REPORTS; CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may require a telecommunications provider to provide a report or information necessary to assess contributions and disbursements to the universal service fund.

(b) A report or information the commission requires a telecommunications provider to provide under Subsection (a) is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.

(c) A telecommunications provider shall file with the commission the provider's annual earnings report if the provider:

(1) is not a local exchange company subject to a total support reduction plan under 16 T.A.C. Section 26.403 or that has made an election under Section 56.023(l);

(2) serves greater than 31,000 access lines; and

(3) receives support under a plan established under Section 56.021(1).

(d) A report filed under Subsection (c) is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.200 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.200
§ 361.200. SETTLEMENT.
Status: in_force

The commission shall assess and by rule may develop and implement a settlement program. Under the program, the commission shall consider the advantages of developing a final settlement with potentially responsible parties that are responsible for response costs at a facility because of hazardous substances. The settlement program may include:

(1) de minimis settlements;

(2) covenants not to sue;

(3) mixed funding; and

(4) partial settlements.
Tex. Utilities Code § 14.205 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 14 / Section 14.205
§ 14.205. EXAMINATIONS UNDER OATH.
Status: in_force

In connection with an action taken under Section 14.204, the regulatory authority may:

(1) examine under oath an officer, agent, or employee of a public utility; or

(2) authorize the person conducting the action to make the examination under oath.