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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 674.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 674 / Section 674.002
§ 674.002. REVIEW TEAM.
Status: in_force

(a) A fetal and infant mortality review team may be established only:

(1) by a local health authority or other local health official or by the Department of State Health Services; or

(2) under a contract or in accordance with a memorandum of agreement with a local health authority or other local health official or the Department of State Health Services.

(b) Local health authorities or other local health officials for two or more adjacent counties or municipalities may join to establish a joint review team.

(c) A review team must be composed of culturally diverse members representing multiple disciplines, including professionals and representatives of agencies that provide services or community resources for families in the community and community representatives. The review team may include:

(1) a physician, including a pediatrician, an obstetrician, or a physician practicing in another relevant specialty;

(2) a registered nurse;

(3) a certified nurse-midwife or licensed midwife;

(4) a county attorney or a designee of a county attorney;

(5) a representative of a school district;

(6) a representative of the local health department;

(7) a forensic pathologist;

(8) a mental health professional;

(9) a representative from a local hospital;

(10) a local registrar of births and deaths;

(11) a person working in a supervisory position in local administration of the state Medicaid program;

(12) a person working with local implementation of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children;

(13) an educator;

(14) a pastoral counselor;

(15) a member of the health committee of a chamber of commerce; and

(16) other community representatives.

(d) Members of a review team may select additional members according to the resources of the review team and its needs.

(e) The review team shall select a presiding officer from its members.

(f) A local health authority or other local health official or the Department of State Health Services is not required to establish a review team for a particular municipality or county.
Tex. Occupations Code § 153.054 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 153 / Section 153.054
§ 153.054. CHARGES FOR CERTAIN RECORDS AND OTHER MATERIAL.
Status: in_force

The board may set and collect a fee for:

(1) each copy made of a record in the office of the board; or

(2) any material published by the board.
Tex. Utilities Code § 59.025 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 59 / Section 59.025
§ 59.025. SWITCHED ACCESS RATES.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the commission may not, on the commission's own motion, reduce an electing company's rates for switched access services before the expiration of the election period prescribed by Section 59.024, but may approve a reduction proposed by the electing company.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2211.054 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2211 / Section 2211.054
§ 2211.054. CONTENTS OF PLAN OF OPERATION.
Status: in_force

The plan of operation must:

(1) provide for a nonprofit association to issue residential property insurance and, if applicable, property owners' association insurance under this chapter and distribute the losses and expenses in writing that insurance in this state;

(2) provide that all insurers that write residential property insurance shall participate in the association in accordance with Sections 2211.101(b) and (c);

(3) provide that a participating insurer is entitled to receive credit in accordance with Section 2211.101(d);

(4) provide for the immediate binding of eligible risks;

(5) provide for the use of premium installment payment plans, adequate marketing, and service facilities;

(6) provide for the establishment of reasonable service standards;

(7) provide procedures for efficient, economical, fair, and nondiscriminatory administration of the association;

(8) provide procedures for determining the net level of participation required for each insurer in the association;

(9) provide for the use of deductibles and other underwriting devices;

(10) provide for assessment of all members in amounts sufficient to operate the association;

(11) establish maximum limits of liability to be placed through the program;

(12) establish commissions to be paid to the insurance agents submitting applications;

(13) provide that the association issue policies in the association's own name;

(14) provide reasonable underwriting standards for determining insurability of a risk;

(15) provide procedures for the association to assume and cede reinsurance; and

(16) provide any other procedure or operational matter the governing committee or the commissioner considers necessary.
Tex. Insurance Code § 151.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 151 / Section 151.004
§ 151.004. INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR BEFORE ENTERING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

If a construction contract requires a person to enroll in a consolidated insurance program, not later than the 10th day before the date a contractor enters into the contract with the person, the contractor must provide to the person, in an accurate form, the information listed in Section 151.003 that the contractor received under that section.
Tex. Government Code § 54.976 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.976
§ 54.976. PROCEEDINGS THAT MAY BE REFERRED.
Status: in_force

(a) A judge may refer to a magistrate any criminal case or matter relating to a criminal case for proceedings involving:

(1) a negotiated plea of guilty or no contest and sentencing;

(2) a pretrial motion;

(3) an examining trial;

(4) a writ of habeas corpus;

(5) a bond forfeiture suit;

(6) issuance of search warrants;

(7) setting, setting conditions, modifying, revoking, and surrendering of bonds, including surety bonds;

(8) arraignment of defendants;

(9) a motion to increase or decrease a bond;

(10) a motion to revoke community supervision or to proceed to an adjudication;

(11) an issue of competency or a civil commitment under Chapter 46, 46B, or 46C, Code of Criminal Procedure, with or without a jury;

(12) a motion to modify community supervision;

(13) specialty court proceedings, including drug court proceedings, veterans treatment court proceedings, and driving while intoxicated court proceedings;

(14) an expunction or a petition for nondisclosure;

(15) an occupational driver's license;

(16) a waiver of extradition;

(17) the issuance of subpoenas and orders requiring the production of medical records, including records relating to mental health or substance abuse treatment; and

(18) any other matter the judge considers necessary and proper.

(b) A magistrate may select a jury. A magistrate may not preside over a contested criminal trial on the merits, regardless of whether the trial is before a jury.

(c) A judge may refer to a magistrate any proceeding involving an application for a protective order under Title 4, Family Code, or Section 17.292, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(d) A judge may refer to a magistrate proceedings involving a grand jury, including issuance of grand jury subpoenas, receipt of grand jury reports on behalf of a district judge, the granting of a grand jury request to recess, motions to compel testimony, and discharge of a grand jury at the end of a term. A magistrate may not impanel a grand jury.
Tex. Government Code § 3002.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 3002 / Section 3002.001
§ 3002.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Correctional facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code.

(2) "Family violence shelter" means a family violence nonresidential center or a family violence shelter center, as those terms are defined by Section 51.002, Human Resources Code, that has contracted with the Health and Human Services Commission under Section 51.003, Human Resources Code.

(3) "Female" means an individual who naturally has or will have, or had or would have but for a congenital anomaly or an intentional or unintentional disruption, a reproductive system designed to produce, transport, and provide eggs for fertilization.

(4) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(5) "Male" means an individual who naturally has or will have, or had or would have but for a congenital anomaly or an intentional or unintentional disruption, a reproductive system designed to produce, transport, and utilize sperm for fertilization.

(6) "Multiple-occupancy private space" means a facility designed or designated for simultaneous use by more than one individual and in which an individual may be in a state of undress in the presence of another individual, regardless of whether the facility provides curtains or partial walls for privacy. The term includes a restroom, locker room, changing room, or shower room.

(7) "Political subdivision" means a governmental entity of this state, including a county, municipality, special purpose district or authority, school district, open-enrollment charter school, or junior college district. The term does not include a state agency.

(8) "Sex" means an individual's biological sex, either male or female.

(9) "Single-occupancy private space" means a facility designed or designated for use by only one individual at a time and in which the individual may be in a state of undress. The term includes:

(A) a single toilet restroom with a locking door that is designed or designated as unisex or for use based on sex; and

(B) sleeping quarters designed or designated for use by one individual.

(10) "State agency" means a department, commission, board, office, council, authority, or other agency in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government that is created by the constitution or a statute of this state, including an institution of higher education.
Tex. Government Code § 1509.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1509 / Section 1509.102
§ 1509.102. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "farmers' market" means a public marketplace where a person is permitted to sell agricultural and other products.
Tex. Government Code § 74.105 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 74 / Section 74.105
§ 74.105. OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not affect other provisions of law relating to the pay and duties of court administrators, court managers, and court coordinators.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18B.051 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18B / Section 18B.051
§ 18B.051. REQUIREMENTS REGARDING REQUEST FOR AND FILING OF APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A prosecutor with jurisdiction in a county within a judicial district described by Article 18B.052 may file with a district judge in the judicial district an application for the installation and use of a pen register, ESN reader, trap and trace device, or similar equipment that combines the function of a pen register and a trap and trace device.

(b) A prosecutor may file an application under this subchapter or under federal law on:

(1) the prosecutor's own motion; or

(2) the request of an authorized peace officer, regardless of whether the peace officer is commissioned by the department.

(c) A prosecutor must make an application personally and may not make the application through an assistant or other person acting on the prosecutor's behalf if the prosecutor:

(1) files an application on the prosecutor's own motion; or

(2) files an application for the installation and use of a pen register, ESN reader, or similar equipment on the request of an authorized peace officer not commissioned by the department, other than an authorized peace officer employed by a designated law enforcement office or agency.

(d) A prosecutor may make an application through an assistant or other person acting on the prosecutor's behalf if the prosecutor files an application for the installation and use of:

(1) a pen register, ESN reader, or similar equipment on the request of:

(A) an authorized peace officer who is commissioned by the department; or

(B) an authorized peace officer of a designated law enforcement office or agency; or

(2) a trap and trace device or similar equipment on the request of an authorized peace officer, regardless of whether the peace officer is commissioned by the department.
Tex. Transportation Code § 472.021 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 472 / Section 472.021
§ 472.021. TAMPERING WITH WARNING DEVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person tampers with, damages, or removes a barricade, flare pot, sign, flasher signal, or other device warning of construction, repair, or detour on or adjacent to a highway set out by the state, a political subdivision, a contractor, or a public utility.

(b) This section does not apply to a person acting within the scope and duty of employment if the person is:

(1) an officer, agent, independent contractor, employee, or trustee of the state or a political subdivision;

(2) a contractor; or

(3) a public utility.

(c) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:

(1) a fine of not less than $25 or more than $1,000;

(2) confinement in a county jail for a term not to exceed two years; or

(3) both the fine and the confinement.

(d) In this section:

(1) "Contractor" means a person engaged in highway construction or repair under contract with this state or a political subdivision of this state.

(2) "Highway" means the entire width between the boundary lines of a publicly maintained way, any part of which is open to the public for vehicular travel or any part of which is under construction or repair and intended for public vehicular travel on completion. The term includes the space above or below the highway surface.

(3) "Person" means an individual, firm, association, or corporation and includes an officer, agent, independent contractor, employee, or trustee of that individual or entity.

(4) "Political subdivision" includes a county, municipality, local board, or other body of this state having authority to authorize highway construction or repair.

(5) "Public utility" means:

(A) a telegraph, telephone, water, gas, light, or sewage company or cooperative;

(B) a contractor of a company or cooperative described by Subdivision (A); or

(C) another business recognized by the legislature as a public utility.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 108.55 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 108 / Section 108.55
§ 108.55. LOCAL REGULATION OF BILLBOARDS, ELECTRIC SIGNS.
Status: in_force

No person may erect or maintain a billboard, electric sign, or any outdoor advertising in violation of an ordinance of an incorporated city or town.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 203.019 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 203 / Section 203.019
§ 203.019. REPORT TO LEGISLATURE.
Status: in_force

Not later than August 15 of each year, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department shall submit to the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the governor a report that contains the following statistical information relating to children referred to a juvenile court during the preceding year:

(1) the ages, races, and counties of residence of the children transferred to a district court or criminal district court for criminal proceedings; and

(2) the ages, races, and counties of residence of the children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, placed on probation, or discharged without any disposition.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 71.001 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 71 / Section 71.001
§ 71.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Assumed Business or Professional Name Act.
Tex. Local Government Code § 351.129 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 351 / Section 351.129
§ 351.129. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of directors composed of three directors from the county in the district with the greatest population and two directors from every other county in the district. The board shall manage and control the district and shall administer and implement this subchapter.

(b) Directors shall be elected as provided by this subchapter.
Tex. Family Code § 65.052 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 65 / Section 65.052
§ 65.052. TRUANT CONDUCT PROSECUTOR.
Status: in_force

In a justice or municipal court or a constitutional county court that is designated as a truancy court, the attorney who represents the state in criminal matters in that court shall serve as the truant conduct prosecutor.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56B.357 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56B / Section 56B.357
§ 56B.357. CALCULATION OF TIME.
Status: in_force

In calculating a period under Article 56B.351 or 56B.352, if the last day is a legal holiday or Sunday, the last day is not counted, and the time is extended to include the next business day.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 102.055 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 102 / Section 102.055
§ 102.055. QUARTERLY MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The oversight committee shall hold a public meeting at least once in each quarter of the calendar year, with appropriate notice and with a formal public comment period.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 145.011 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 145 / Section 145.011
§ 145.011. ACCESS TO RECORDS.
Status: repealed

(a) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 3.030(30), eff. September 1, 2015.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 3.030(30), eff. September 1, 2015.

(c) A person who is required to maintain records under this chapter or a person in charge of the custody of those records shall, at the request of a health authority, permit the health authority access to copy or verify the records at reasonable times.
Tex. Property Code § 77.051 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 77 / Section 77.051
§ 77.051. PROPERTY REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding the confidentiality provisions of Subchapters C, D, E, and F, Chapter 58, Code of Criminal Procedure, each holder who on March 1 holds an unclaimed restitution payment that is presumed abandoned under Section 76.013 or 508.322, Government Code, shall file a property report with the comptroller on or before the following July 1. The comptroller may prescribe the form to be used for the report required by this section and may require the report to be filed electronically.

(b) The property report must include, if known by the holder:

(1) the name, social security number, driver's license or state identification number, e-mail address, and last known address of the victim who, from the records of the holder, is entitled to the unclaimed restitution payment;

(2) the cause number of the case in which a judge ordered a defendant to pay restitution to the victim, the amount of restitution ordered, and the balance owed to the victim;

(3) the date of the last transaction with the victim concerning the restitution payments; and

(4) other information that the comptroller requires to be disclosed as necessary for the administration of this chapter.

(c) A holder who is required by Subsection (a) to file a report in any year shall file a report each successive year thereafter. If a person required to file a report under this subsection is not holding any restitution payments that are presumed abandoned under Section 76.013 or 508.322, Government Code, the person shall certify that the person is not holding any restitution payments that are presumed abandoned under those sections.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 168.011 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 168 / Section 168.011
§ 168.011. GRANT-WRITING COORDINATION PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall employ one person as a grant writer to assist and coordinate with school districts located in the Texas-Mexico border region in obtaining grants and other funds for school-based health centers.

(b) A grant writer employed under this section may secure a grant or other funds on behalf of the state for a school-based health center.

(c) Funds obtained by the use of a grant writer employed under this section may be used only to:

(1) acquire, construct, or improve facilities for a school-based health center;

(2) purchase or lease equipment or materials for a school-based health center; or

(3) pay the salary or employment benefits of a person who is employed to work exclusively in a school-based health center.
Tex. Insurance Code § 847.007 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 847 / Section 847.007
§ 847.007. DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) In conducting an examination of a health benefit plan issuer, the commissioner:

(1) shall accept the accreditation report submitted by the health benefit plan issuer as a prima facie demonstration of the issuer's compliance with the processes and standards for which the issuer has received accreditation; and

(2) may adopt relevant findings in a health benefit plan issuer's accreditation report in the examination report if the accreditation report complies with applicable state and federal requirements regarding the nondisclosure of proprietary and confidential information and personal health information.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to any process or standard of a health benefit plan issuer that is not covered as part of the issuer's accreditation. This section does not set minimum quality standards but operates only as a replacement of duplicate requirements.

(c) The commissioner may by rule determine the application of compliance with national accreditation requirements by a delegated entity, delegated third party, or utilization review agent to compliance by the health benefit plan issuer that contracts with the delegated entity, delegated third party, or agent.
Tex. Local Government Code § 87.015 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 87 / Section 87.015
§ 87.015. PETITION FOR REMOVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A proceeding for the removal of an officer is begun by filing a written petition for removal in a district court of the county in which the officer resides. However, a proceeding for the removal of a district attorney is begun by filing a written petition in a district court of:

(1) the county in which the attorney resides; or

(2) the county where the alleged cause of removal occurred, if that county is in the attorney's judicial district.

(b) A petition for removal of an officer other than a prosecuting attorney may be filed by any resident of this state who has lived for at least six months in the county in which the petition is to be filed and who is not currently under indictment in the county. At least one of the parties who files the petition must swear to it at or before the filing.

(b-1) A petition for removal of a prosecuting attorney may be filed by any resident of this state who, at the time of the alleged cause of removal, lives and has lived for at least six months in the county in which the alleged cause of removal occurred and who is not currently charged with a criminal offense in that county. At least one of the parties who files the petition must swear to it at or before the filing.

(c) A petition for removal of an officer under this subchapter must be addressed to the presiding judge of the administrative judicial region in which the petition is filed. The petition must set forth the grounds alleged for the removal of the officer in plain and intelligible language and must cite the time and place of the occurrence of each act alleged as a ground for removal with as much certainty as the nature of the case permits.
Tex. Education Code § 11.1515 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 11 / Section 11.1515
§ 11.1515. OVERSIGHT OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.
Status: in_force

The board of trustees of an independent school district or the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school shall provide oversight regarding student academic achievement and strategic leadership for maximizing student performance.