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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1038.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1038 / Section 1038.203
§ 1038.203. BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds, other than refunding bonds, wholly or partly secured by an ad valorem tax only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held in the district.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the election shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 1251, Government Code.
Tex. Finance Code § 279.101 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 279 / Section 279.101
§ 279.101. ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The Credit Union Commission shall administer and monitor a credit union development district program under this chapter to encourage the establishment of branches of a credit union in geographic areas where there is a demonstrated need for services provided by a credit union.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 432.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 432 / Section 432.002
§ 432.002. PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to protect the health of the people of this state by preventing the sale or distribution of adulterated or misbranded food, drugs, devices, or cosmetics.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3882.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3882 / Section 3882.107
§ 3882.107. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

The district may negotiate and enter into a written strategic partnership with the City of Houston pursuant to Section 43.0751, Local Government Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1702.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1702 / Section 1702.005
§ 1702.005. CONSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to:

(1) permit conduct that is an unfair method of competition or a false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice under Section 17.46, Business & Commerce Code, or Chapter 541 of this code;

(2) prohibit an insurer, health maintenance organization, or agent from offering or giving to a consumer, for free or at a discounted price in a manner that is not unfairly discriminatory to consumers of the same class and of essentially the same hazard, a loss-control or value-added product or service relating to the risks covered under the relevant policy or contract, subject to Sections 1702.051 and 1702.053; or

(3) permit an insurer, health maintenance organization, or agent or any other person to obtain information from a tracking device used as part of a loss-control or value-added product or service permitted under this chapter in a manner that would violate privacy requirements under Chapter 601 or 602.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3983.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3983 / Section 3983.0201
§ 3983.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors who serve staggered terms of four years.

(b) Directors are elected in the manner provided by Subchapter D, Chapter 49, Water Code.

(c) The board may not create an executive committee to exercise the powers of the board.
Tex. Government Code § 511.022 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 511 / Section 511.022
§ 511.022. ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall establish an advisory committee to advise the commission and make recommendations on matters related to the confinement in county jail of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

(b) The advisory committee consists of 13 members appointed by the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission's approval, as follows:

(1) one representative of the commission;

(2) one representative of the Department of State Health Services;

(3) one representative of the Health and Human Services Commission with expertise in intellectual and developmental disabilities;

(4) one representative of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement;

(5) one representative of the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments;

(6) one sheriff of a county with a population of 80,000 or more;

(7) one sheriff of a county with a population of less than 80,000;

(8) two representatives of statewide organizations that advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities;

(9) one representative who is a mental health professional with a focus on trauma and intellectual and developmental disabilities;

(10) one representative from a state supported living center;

(11) one member who has an intellectual or developmental disability or whose family member has an intellectual or developmental disability; and

(12) one member who represents the public.

(c) Members of the advisory committee serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three or four members expiring January 31 of each odd-numbered year. If a vacancy occurs during a member's term, the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission's approval, shall appoint a replacement to fill the unexpired term.

(d) The presiding officer of the commission shall designate one member of the advisory committee to serve as presiding officer of the committee for a two-year term.

(e) The advisory committee shall:

(1) gather and review data regarding the confinement in county jails of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities; and

(2) provide recommendations and guidelines to sheriffs and counties regarding the confinement of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

(f) Not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year, the advisory committee shall submit a report that includes recommendations for legislative or other action related to the confinement of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in county jails to:

(1) the governor;

(2) the lieutenant governor;

(3) the speaker of the house of representatives; and

(4) each standing committee of the legislature with primary jurisdiction over the commission.

(g) Chapter 2110 does not apply to the size, composition, or duration of the advisory committee or to the designation of the committee's presiding officer.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8477.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8477 / Section 8477.004
§ 8477.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8477.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.

(b) If a municipality in whose extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located does not consent to the creation of the district or if the district does not enter into an agreement required by the terms of the municipal ordinance or resolution consenting to the creation of the district under this section before September 1, 2014:

(1) the district is dissolved September 1, 2014, except that:

(A) any debts incurred shall be paid;

(B) any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to the municipality or another local governmental entity to be used for a public purpose; and

(C) the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and

(2) this chapter expires September 1, 2014.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 161.368 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 161 / Section 161.368
§ 161.368. COLLECTION OF PREMIUM.
Status: in_force

The board may collect or provide for collection of the insurance premium in a reasonable manner.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1094.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1094 / Section 1094.060
§ 1094.060. APPOINTMENT AND DISMISSAL OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint to or dismiss from the staff any doctors as the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments as warranted.

(b) The district may employ fiscal agents, accountants, architects, and attorneys the board considers proper.

(c) The board may delegate to the district administrator the authority to hire district employees, including technicians and nurses.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8033.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8033 / Section 8033.0304
§ 8033.0304. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Finance Code § 92.304 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 92 / Section 92.304
§ 92.304. HEARING ON DENIAL; APPEAL.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant is entitled to a hearing under Chapter 2001, Government Code, if:

(1) the commissioner denies an application to convert; and

(2) a written request for a hearing is delivered to the commissioner not later than the 10th day after the date the application is denied.

(b) A hearing officer designated by the commissioner shall hold the hearing.

(c) The commissioner shall enter a final order approving or denying the application not later than the 30th day after the date the hearing is completed.

(d) An applicant may appeal a final order with the commissioner named as defendant. The commissioner is not required to file an appeal bond in a cause arising under this section. Filing an appeal under this section does not stay an order of the commissioner.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 85.041 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 85 / Section 85.041
§ 85.041. RECORDS AND REPORTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall require each program receiving a grant under this subchapter to maintain records and information specified by the department.

(b) The executive commissioner may adopt rules relating to the information a program is required to report to the department and shall adopt procedures and forms for reporting the information to prevent unnecessary and duplicative reporting of data.

(c) The department shall review records, information, and reports prepared by programs funded under this subchapter. Before December 1 of each year, the department shall prepare a report that is available to the public and that summarizes data regarding the type, level, quality, and cost-effectiveness of services provided under this subchapter.
Tex. Penal Code § 37.13 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 37 / Section 37.13
§ 37.13. RECORD OF A FRAUDULENT COURT.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person makes, presents, or uses any document or other record with:

(1) knowledge that the document or other record is not a record of a court created under or established by the constitution or laws of this state or of the United States; and

(2) the intent that the document or other record be given the same legal effect as a record of a court created under or established by the constitution or laws of this state or of the United States.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor, except that the offense is a felony of the third degree if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has previously been convicted under this section on two or more occasions.

(c) If conduct that constitutes an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under Section 32.48 or 37.10, the actor may be prosecuted under any of those sections.
Tex. Local Government Code § 212.011 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 212 / Section 212.011
§ 212.011. EFFECT OF APPROVAL ON DEDICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The approval of a plat is not considered an acceptance of any proposed dedication and does not impose on the municipality any duty regarding the maintenance or improvement of any dedicated parts until the appropriate municipal authorities make an actual appropriation of the dedicated parts by entry, use, or improvement.

(b) The disapproval of a plat is considered a refusal by the municipality of the offered dedication indicated on the plat.
Tex. Insurance Code § 40.060 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 40 / Section 40.060
§ 40.060. COMMISSIONER'S ORDER.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall serve on each party a copy of the commissioner's order, including the commissioner's findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9001.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9001 / Section 9001.201
§ 9001.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds as provided by Chapter 49 or 51, Water Code, or Section 53.029, Water Code, the general laws of this state, or this section.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c) and Section 9001.202, the district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations as provided by Section 53.029, Water Code, to finance, or assist in the financing of, projects under Section 9001.105.

(c) The district may not issue bonds under Subsection (b) unless the issuance is authorized by two-thirds of the district's voters voting at an election called for that purpose.

(d) Section 49.181, Water Code, does not apply to a bond issued by the district under Section 53.029, Water Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 363.154 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 363 / Section 363.154
§ 363.154. USE OF REVENUE.
Status: in_force

(a) In a district created by a county, the board, from the sales and use tax revenue distributed to the district under Section 323.105, Tax Code, must budget, to the extent practicable:

(1) not less than 49.75 percent of the revenue to finance programs for which applications are submitted under Section 363.209(a);

(2) not less than 24.87 percent of the revenue to finance programs for which applications are submitted under Section 363.209(b); and

(3) not less than 24.87 percent of the revenue to be distributed under Subsection (b) or (d).

(b) In a district containing more than one municipality, the funds under Subsection (a)(3) shall be apportioned to the municipalities of the district based on a formula that averages the proportionate percentage of:

(1) the population of a municipality to the total population of the district;

(2) the index crime reported in each municipality in the district to the total index crime reported in the district; and

(3) the sales tax generated by each municipality to the total sales tax generated in the district based on the amount collected during the preceding year.

(c) The regional council of governments of a county shall compute the formula described by Subsection (b). The regional council of governments shall provide the population estimates and the index crime statistics that are required to compute the formula. The regional council of governments shall provide the district with a statement of the amounts that the district must make available to each municipality in a district before the board adopts the budget and at that time also shall provide the district with a detailed summary of the computation.

(d) In a district containing only one municipality, the funds under Subsection (a)(3) shall be apportioned to the municipality.

(e) In a district created by a municipality, the board may spend the revenue derived from the sales and use tax distributed under Section 321.108, Tax Code, only for a purpose authorized by Section 363.151.

(f) The budget distribution described by Subsection (a) or (e) shall be computed after a county or municipality has been properly reimbursed for expenses described by Section 363.062.
Tex. Estates Code § 1204.052 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1204 / Section 1204.052
§ 1204.052. TAXES AND EXPENSES OF ADMINISTRATION; SALE OF ESTATE PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a probate court in which proceedings to declare heirship are maintained may order:

(1) the guardian to pay any taxes or expenses of administering the estate; and

(2) the sale of property in the ward's estate, when necessary, to:

(A) pay the taxes or expenses of administering the estate; or

(B) distribute the estate among the heirs.
Tex. Labor Code § 302.021 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 302 / Section 302.021
§ 302.021. CONSOLIDATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The following job-training, employment, and employment-related educational programs and functions are consolidated under the authority of the commission:

(1) career school and college programs under Chapter 132, Education Code;

(2) apprenticeship programs under Chapter 133, Education Code;

(3) postsecondary vocational and technical job-training programs that are not a part of approved courses or programs that lead to licensing, certification, or an associate degree under Chapters 61, 130, and 135, Education Code, Subchapter E, Chapter 88, Education Code, and Subchapter E, Chapter 96, Education Code;

(4) employment programs under Chapter 31, Human Resources Code;

(5) the senior citizens employment program under Chapter 101, Human Resources Code;

(6) the work and family policies program under Chapter 81;

(7) job-training programs funded under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. Section 2801 et seq.);

(8) the job counseling program for displaced homemakers under Chapter 304;

(9) the reintegration of offenders program under Chapter 306;

(10) the inmate employment counseling program;

(11) the continuity of care program under Section 501.095, Government Code;

(12) a literacy program from state, local, federal, and private funds available to the state for that purpose;

(13) the employment service;

(14) [Blank];

(15) the trade adjustment assistance program under Part 2, Subchapter II, Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. Section 2271 et seq.);

(16) education, employment, employment support, training services, activities and programs funded under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (42 U.S.C. Section 601 et seq.);

(17) the food stamp employment and training program authorized under 7 U.S.C. Section 2015(d); and

(18) the functions of the State Occupational Information Coordinating Committee.

(b) In addition to the programs consolidated under the authority of the commission under Subsection (a), the commission shall administer:

(1) child-care services provided under Chapter 44, Human Resources Code; and

(2) programs established in this state through federal funding to conduct full service career development centers and school-to-work transition services.

(c) To the extent permitted under federal law, the commission shall administer the programs funded through the education coordination funds under Section 123, Job Training Partnership Act (29 U.S.C. Section 1533).

(d) To the extent permitted under federal law, the commission shall promote and monitor services provided to persons with disabilities, including persons referred from the Texas Rehabilitation Commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4205.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4205 / Section 4205.0305
§ 4205.0305. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.

(b) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:

(1) make loans and grants of public money; and

(2) provide district personnel and services.

(c) The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers provided to municipalities by:

(1) Chapter 380, Local Government Code; and

(2) Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1652.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1652 / Section 1652.052
§ 1652.052. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR BENEFITS AND CLAIM PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall adopt reasonable rules to establish minimum standards for benefits and claim payments under Medicare supplement benefit plans.

(b) The standards for benefits and claim payments must include the requirements for certification of Medicare supplement benefit plans prescribed by Section 1882, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1395ss).
Tex. Government Code § 72.081 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 72 / Section 72.081
§ 72.081. RULES.
Status: in_force

The office shall adopt rules and forms for administering this subchapter and for obtaining information under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1060.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1060 / Section 1060.109
§ 1060.109. CONTRACTS FOR HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CARE.
Status: in_force

The board may contract with another political subdivision to provide hospital and medical care for needy persons who reside outside the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 248.028 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 248 / Section 248.028
§ 248.028. INSPECTIONS; INVESTIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may inspect a special care facility and its records at reasonable times as necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter.

(b) The department shall investigate each complaint received regarding a special care facility.
Tex. Local Government Code § 501.407 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 501 / Section 501.407
§ 501.407. TERMINATION WITH TRANSFER OF ASSETS TO TYPE A CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

On approval of the governing bodies of each unit and corporation involved, a corporation that is not a Type A corporation may transfer all of the corporation's assets to a Type A corporation and terminate its existence as provided by this subtitle.
Tex. Government Code § 524.0202 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 524 / Section 524.0202
§ 524.0202. CENTRALIZED SYSTEM OF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Section 524.0203(a), the executive commissioner shall plan and implement an efficient and effective centralized system of administrative support services for:

(1) the health and human services system; and

(2) the Department of Family and Protective Services.

(b) The commission is responsible for the performance of administrative support services for the health and human services system. The executive commissioner shall adopt rules to implement the executive commissioner's authority under this section with respect to that system.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.6729 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.6729
§ 2306.6729. QUALIFIED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A qualified nonprofit organization may compete in any low income housing tax credit allocation pool, including:

(1) the nonprofit allocation pool;

(2) the rural projects/prison communities allocation pool; and

(3) the general projects allocation pool.

(b) A qualified nonprofit organization submitting an application under this subchapter must have a controlling interest in a project proposed to be financed with a low income housing tax credit from the nonprofit allocation pool.
Tex. Occupations Code § 503.308 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 503 / Section 503.308
§ 503.308. ASSOCIATE LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive council by rule may provide for the issuance of an associate license. Rules adopted under this subsection must provide a time limit for the period an associate license is valid.

(b) The executive council by rule may adopt a system under which an associate license may be issued to a person who:

(1) meets all of the academic and examination requirements for licensing; and

(2) enters into a supervisory agreement with a supervisor approved by the executive council.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8012A.0307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8012A / Section 8012A.0307
§ 8012A.0307. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.