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Tex. Occupations Code § 569.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 569 / Section 569.001
§ 569.001. DUTY TO REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) Every insurer or other entity providing pharmacist's professional liability insurance, pharmacy technician professional and supplemental liability insurance, or druggist's professional liability insurance covering a pharmacist, pharmacy technician, pharmacy technician trainee, or pharmacy license holder in this state shall submit to the board the information described in Section 569.002 at the time prescribed.

(b) The information shall be provided with respect to a notice of claim letter or complaint filed against an insured in a court, if the notice or complaint seeks damages relating to the insured's conduct in providing or failing to provide appropriate service within the scope of pharmaceutical care or services, and with respect to settlement of a claim or lawsuit made on behalf of the insured.

(c) If a pharmacist, pharmacy technician, pharmacy technician trainee, or pharmacy licensed in this state does not carry or is not covered by pharmacist's professional liability insurance, pharmacy technician professional and supplemental liability insurance, or druggist's professional liability insurance and is insured by a nonadmitted carrier or other entity providing pharmacy professional liability insurance that does not report under this subtitle, the duty to report information under Section 569.002 is the responsibility of the pharmacist, pharmacy technician, pharmacy technician trainee, or pharmacy license holder.
Tex. Government Code § 552.11765 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 552 / Section 552.11765
§ 552.11765. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION MAINTAINED BY STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "license" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization that:

(1) is issued by a governmental body described by Section 552.003(1)(A)(i); and

(2) an individual must obtain to practice or engage in a particular business, occupation, or profession.

(b) Except as provided by Subsections (c), (c-1), and (d), information maintained by a governmental body described by Section 552.003(1)(A)(i) is confidential and excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021 if the information:

(1) is a license application; or

(2) relates to the home address, home telephone number, electronic mail address, social security number, date of birth, driver's license number, state identification number, passport number, emergency contact information, or payment information of:

(A) an applicant for a license issued by the governmental body;

(B) an individual who holds a license issued by the governmental body; or

(C) an individual who previously held a license issued by the governmental body.

(c) Subsection (b) does not make confidential or except from required public disclosure the name, license number, or license status of an applicant for a license, a license holder, or an individual who previously held a license.

(c-1) Subsection (b) does not prohibit the secretary of state from disclosing the home address, home telephone number, or electronic mail address of a notary public appointed under Subchapter A, Chapter 406.

(d) For a license issued under Chapter 42, 43, 103, or 161, Human Resources Code, or Chapter 142, 242, 247, 248A, 250, or 252, Health and Safety Code, Subsection (b) does not prohibit the disclosure of:

(1) the last four digits of the social security number of a license holder in connection with a verification of employability or an employee misconduct registry search provided by the Health and Human Services Commission;

(2) a home address where activity regulated by the licensing authority occurs; or

(3) an e-mail address or phone number associated with activity regulated by the licensing authority.

(e) To the extent of any conflict, this section prevails over another law that authorizes or requires the release of information maintained by a governmental body.
Tex. Tax Code § 6.23 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 6 / Section 6.23
§ 6.23. DUTIES OF ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The county assessor-collector shall assess and collect taxes on property in the county for the county. He shall also assess and collect taxes on property for another taxing unit if:

(1) the law creating or authorizing creation of the unit requires it to use the county assessor-collector for the taxes the unit imposes in the county;

(2) the law creating or authorizing creation of the unit does not mention who assesses and collects its taxes and the unit imposes taxes in the county;

(3) the governing body of the unit requires the county to assess and collect its taxes as provided by Subsection (c) of Section 6.22 of this code; or

(4) required by an intergovernmental contract.

(b) The assessor and collector for a taxing unit other than a county shall assess, collect, or assess and collect taxes, as applicable, for the unit. He shall also assess, collect, or assess and collect taxes, as applicable, for another unit if:

(1) required by or pursuant to the law creating or authorizing creation of the other unit; or

(2) required by an intergovernmental contract.
Tex. Family Code § 45.107 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 45 / Section 45.107
§ 45.107. WAIVER OF CITATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A party to a suit under this subchapter may waive the issuance or service of citation after the suit is filed by filing with the clerk of the court in which the suit is filed the waiver of the party acknowledging receipt of a copy of the filed petition.

(b) The party executing the waiver may not sign the waiver using a digitized signature.

(c) The waiver must contain the mailing address of the party executing the waiver.

(d) The waiver must be sworn before a notary public who is not an attorney in the suit or conform to the requirements for an unsworn declaration under Section 132.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code. This subsection does not apply if the party executing the waiver is incarcerated.

(e) The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure do not apply to a waiver executed under this section.

(f) For purposes of this section, "digitized signature" has the meaning assigned by Section 101.0096.
Tex. Family Code § 41.002 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 41 / Section 41.002
§ 41.002. LIMIT OF DAMAGES.
Status: in_force

Recovery for damage caused by wilful and malicious conduct is limited to actual damages, not to exceed $25,000 per occurrence, plus reasonable and necessary attorney's fees, court costs, and expenses.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9063.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9063 / Section 9063.003
§ 9063.003. AUTHORITY TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The authority consists of the territory included in the boundaries of County Commissioners Precincts 1 and 2 of Jasper County, as those boundaries existed on June 22, 1955. The authority's territory may have been modified under:

(1) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;

(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or

(3) other law.
Tex. Insurance Code § 887.207 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 887 / Section 887.207
§ 887.207.
Status: in_force

Sec. 887.207. EXCEPTION TO FULL PAYMENT REQUIREMENT: ASSESSMENT-AS-NEEDED ASSOCIATIONS. (a) Section 887.206 does not apply to a class organized before May 12, 1939, and operating on the postmortem or assessment-as-needed plan on that date.

(b) An association with a postmortem or assessment-as-needed class to which Subsection (a) applies may continue to operate on the plan only if:

(1) the class has a sufficient membership at the assessment rate charged to produce for the mortuary fund at least 50 percent of the maximum value of the largest certificate in the class; and

(2) the association receives the amount required by Subdivision (1).

(c) If the membership of a class is sufficient in number to pay more than 50 percent but less than 100 percent of the maximum value of the largest certificate in the class, an officer of the association shall print on each assessment notice the percentage of the maximum value of the certificate actually paid on the last claim for death benefits in the class.

(d) If the amount realized on an assessment is not sufficient to pay 50 percent of the maximum amount of promised benefits as shown on the certificate, the commissioner shall treat the association as insolvent.

(e) Any benefits paid by an association operating on a postmortem or assessment-as-needed basis are dependent on the amount realized from assessments on the membership. Each of the association's insurance certificates must state:

(1) that any benefits paid are dependent on the amount realized from assessments on the membership; and

(2) the certificate's maximum payment.

(f) An association or a class in an association organized after May 12, 1939, may not operate on the postmortem or assessment-as-needed plan.
Tex. Election Code § 31.161 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 31 / Section 31.161
§ 31.161. BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) Before assuming the duties of a joint elections administrator, the person appointed to the position must give a bond that is in an amount set by the joint elections commission, not to exceed $20,000, payable to the commission chair, approved by the commission, and conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of the position.

(b) The joint elections commission or the joint elections administrator may require any or all of the administrator's deputies, other than unpaid volunteer deputy registrars, to give a bond similar to that required of the administrator in an amount not exceeding the amount of the administrator's bond.
Tex. Government Code § 542.0054 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 542 / Section 542.0054
§ 542.0054. BIENNIAL REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than September 30 of each even-numbered year, the commission, in collaboration with the advisory committee, shall prepare and submit to the legislature a report that includes:

(1) an assessment of the implementation of the system required by this chapter, including appropriate information regarding the provision of acute care services and long-term services and supports to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability under Medicaid;

(2) recommendations regarding implementation of and improvements to the system redesign, including recommendations regarding appropriate statutory changes to facilitate the implementation; and

(3) an assessment of the effect of the system on:

(A) access to long-term services and supports;

(B) the quality of acute care services and long-term services and supports;

(C) meaningful outcomes for Medicaid recipients using person-centered planning, individualized budgeting, and self-determination, including an individual's inclusion in the community;

(D) the integration of service coordination of acute care services and long-term services and supports;

(E) the efficiency and use of funding;

(F) the placement of individuals in housing that is the least restrictive setting appropriate to an individual's needs;

(G) employment assistance and customized, integrated, competitive employment options; and

(H) the number and types of fair hearing and appeals processes in accordance with federal law.

(b) This section expires on the second anniversary of the date the commission completes implementation of the transition required under Section 542.0201.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.141 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.141
§ 91.141. BOOKS AND RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Owners and operators of oil and gas wells shall keep books that show accurately:

(1) the amount of sold and unsold stock;

(2) the amount of promotion money paid;

(3) the amount of oil and gas produced and disposed of and the price for which the oil and gas was sold;

(4) the receipts from the sale or transfer of leases or other property; and

(5) disbursements made in connection with or for the benefit of the business.

(b) The books shall be kept open for the inspection of the commission or any accredited representative of the commission and any stockholder or shareholder or royalty owner in the business.

(c) The owners and operators of oil and gas wells shall report the information to the commission for its information if required by the commission to do so.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3864.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3864 / Section 3864.153
§ 3864.153. MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain any improvement or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using any money available to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1116.353 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1116 / Section 1116.353
§ 1116.353. COMPOSITION OF BOARD AFTER ANNEXATION OF ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT; TERMS; VOTING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) If a majority of the voters in the area of only one of the school districts approve annexation, the board shall appoint a resident of that area to serve as a director until the next regular election of directors.

(b) Successors to a director appointed under Subsection (a) are elected from the district at large and serve two-year terms.

(c) During any time the board is composed of seven directors, a concurrence of four is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8197.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8197 / Section 8197.053
§ 8197.053. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing body of a municipality that consented to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of lands in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8364.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8364 / Section 8364.103
§ 8364.103. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES; LIMITATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the authority has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(b) The authority may not provide solid waste disposal or road facilities or services.
Tex. Government Code § 2165.301 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2165 / Section 2165.301
§ 2165.301. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this subchapter:

(1) "Air monitoring" and "asbestos abatement" have the meanings assigned by Section 1954.002, Occupations Code.

(2) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 3.029(1), eff. September 1, 2015.

(2-a) "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.

(3) "Office" means the State Office of Risk Management.

(4) "State building" means any building owned or occupied by the state, including buildings or offices leased to the state for state purposes.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2205.153 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2205 / Section 2205.153
§ 2205.153. PERFORMANCE BOND REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) Each board member shall execute a bond in the amount required by the plan of operation. The bond must be payable to the pool and conditioned on the faithful performance of the member's duties.

(b) The pool shall pay the cost of the bond executed under this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 912.307 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 912 / Section 912.307
§ 912.307. RESERVE REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A county mutual insurance company shall maintain unearned premium reserves as provided by Section 862.102.

(b) The company shall invest the unearned premium reserves and any other type of reserves authorized by the company's board of directors in the same type of securities in which the reserve funds of insurance companies engaged in the same kind of business are required to be invested by law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1004.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1004 / Section 1004.055
§ 1004.055. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.216 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.216
§ 21.216. LIABILITY REGARDING JOINT OWNERSHIP OF SHARES.
Status: in_force

A corporation that transfers shares or makes a distribution to a surviving joint owner under Section 21.214 before the corporation has received a written claim for the shares or distribution from another person is discharged from liability for the transfer or payment.
Tex. Transportation Code § 452.544 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 452 / Section 452.544
§ 452.544. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Status: in_force

A member of a subregional board is subject to Chapter 171, Local Government Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2153.052 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2153 / Section 2153.052
§ 2153.052. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

The comptroller may adopt rules necessary to administer this chapter, including rules:

(1) for enforcement of this chapter and collection of taxes and fees;

(2) providing due process to persons affected by this chapter; and

(3) governing procedure and evidence in the conduct of hearings under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 33.039 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 33 / Section 33.039
§ 33.039. REVIEW OF COMMISSION OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURAL RULES.
Status: in_force

The commission periodically as the commission determines appropriate shall:

(1) assess the operations of the commission and implement any improvements needed to increase efficiency; and

(2) review the commission's procedural rules adopted by the supreme court to determine whether rule amendments are necessary to reflect changes in law, including changes made through court opinions and statutory and constitutional amendments, and report to the supreme court the needed rule revisions and suggested language for those revisions.
Tex. Estates Code § 351.354 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 351 / Section 351.354
§ 351.354. JUDGE'S LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

A judge is liable on the judge's bond to those damaged if damage or loss results to an estate administered under orders of a county or probate court from the gross neglect of the judge to use reasonable diligence in the performance of the judge's duty under this subchapter.
Tex. Estates Code § 751.205 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 751 / Section 751.205
§ 751.205. ENGLISH TRANSLATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Before accepting a durable power of attorney under Section 751.201 that contains, wholly or partly, language other than English, the person to whom the power of attorney is presented may request from the agent presenting the power of attorney an English translation of the power of attorney.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in an agreement to extend the request period under Section 751.201(c), an English translation requested under this section must be provided by the principal or agent, at the principal's expense. If, without an extension, the requestor requests the translation later than the fifth business day after the date the durable power of attorney is presented to the requestor, the principal or agent may, but is not required to, provide the translation, at the requestor's expense.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1053.303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1053 / Section 1053.303
§ 1053.303. COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

The tax assessor-collector of Lubbock County shall collect the taxes imposed on all property subject to district taxation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3798.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3798 / Section 3798.056
§ 3798.056. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

The board shall elect from among the directors a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. The offices of chair and secretary may not be held by the same person.
Tex. Labor Code § 413.05122 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 413 / Section 413.05122
§ 413.05122.
Status: in_force

Sec. 413.05122. MEDICAL QUALITY REVIEW PANEL: RULES; TRAINING. (a) The commissioner, after consultation with the medical advisor, shall adopt rules concerning the operation of the medical quality review panel, including rules that establish:

(1) the qualifications necessary for a health care provider to serve on the medical quality review panel;

(2) the composition of the medical quality review panel, including the number of members to be included on the panel and the health care specialty fields required to be represented by the members of the panel;

(3) the maximum length of time a health care provider may serve on the medical quality review panel;

(4) a policy defining situations that constitute a conflict of interest for a member of the medical quality review panel;

(5) procedures and grounds for removing a member of the medical quality review panel from the panel, including as a ground for removal that a member is repeatedly delinquent in conducting case reviews; and

(6) a procedure through which members of the medical quality review panel are notified concerning the status and enforcement outcomes of cases resulting from the medical quality review process.

(b) In addition to the rules required under Subsection (a), the commissioner shall adopt rules concerning the training requirements for members of the medical quality review panel. The rules adopted under this subsection must ensure that panel members are fully aware of any requirements imposed by this subtitle concerning the medical quality review process and the division's goals concerning the process. The rules adopted under this subsection may require members to receive training on any topic determined by the division or the commissioner to be relevant to the operations of the panel and must require members of the panel to receive training concerning:

(1) administrative violations that affect the delivery of appropriate medical care;

(2) the confidentiality requirements described by Section 413.0513 and the immunity from liability provided to members of the panel under Section 413.054; and

(3) the medical quality review criteria adopted under Section 413.05115.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 1001.029 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.029
§ 1001.029. PUBLIC ACCESS AND TESTIMONY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the commissioner and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the department.

(b) The commissioner shall grant an opportunity for a public hearing before the council makes recommendations to the commissioner regarding a substantive rule if a public hearing is requested by:

(1) at least 25 persons;

(2) a governmental entity; or

(3) an association with at least 25 members.

(c) The executive commissioner shall consider fully all written and oral submissions about a proposed rule.