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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 716.052 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 716 / Section 716.052
§ 716.052. CREMATION AUTHORIZATION FORM.
Status: in_force

(a) A cremation authorization form must:

(1) identify the deceased person and the time and date of death;

(2) include the name and address of the funeral director or other person that contracted to provide for the cremation;

(3) identify the authorizing agent and the relationship between the authorizing agent and the deceased person;

(4) include a statement by the authorizing agent that:

(A) the authorizing agent has the right to authorize the cremation of the deceased person and is not aware of any person with a superior or equal priority right; or

(B) if another person has an equal priority right to authorize cremation, the authorizing agent:

(i) has made all reasonable efforts but failed to contact that person and believes the person would not object to the cremation; and

(ii) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the funeral establishment and the crematory establishment for any liability arising from performing the cremation without the person's authorization;

(5) authorize the crematory establishment to cremate the human remains;

(6) declare that to their knowledge the human remains do not contain a pacemaker or any other material or implant that may potentially be hazardous or cause damage to the cremation chamber or the person performing the cremation;

(7) include the name of the funeral establishment or other person authorized to receive the cremated remains from the crematory establishment;

(8) detail the manner of permanent disposition of the cremated remains, if known;

(9) list any items of value delivered to the crematory establishment along with the human remains and include instructions on the handling of the items;

(10) specify whether the authorizing agent has arranged for a viewing of the deceased person or service with the deceased person present before cremation and the date and time of the viewing or service; and

(11) include the signature of the authorizing agent attesting to the accuracy of all representations contained on the cremation authorization form.

(b) A cremation authorization form must include a written notice to the authorizing agent that:

(1) the authorizing agent assumes responsibility for the disposition of the cremated remains; and

(2) the crematory establishment may:

(A) release to the authorizing agent, in person, the cremated remains of the deceased person;

(B) ship the cremated remains to the authorizing agent if the agent authorizes shipment and provides a shipping address on the authorization form; or

(C) dispose of the cremated remains in accordance with this chapter not earlier than the 121st day following the date of cremation if the cremated remains have not been claimed by the authorizing agent.

(c) A funeral director or other representative of a funeral establishment that contracts to provide for the cremation of deceased human remains must sign the cremation authorization form.

(d) A crematory establishment shall provide a cremation authorization form to an authorizing agent on request.
Tex. Government Code § 548.0253 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 548 / Section 548.0253
§ 548.0253. REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of adopting rules under this subchapter, the commission shall:

(1) identify and provide home telemonitoring services to individuals diagnosed with conditions for which the commission determines the provision of home telemonitoring services would be cost-effective and clinically effective;

(2) consider providing home telemonitoring services under Subdivision (1) to a Medicaid recipient who:

(A) is diagnosed with one or more of the following conditions:

(i) pregnancy;

(ii) diabetes;

(iii) heart disease;

(iv) cancer;

(v) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;

(vi) hypertension;

(vii) congestive heart failure;

(viii) mental illness or serious emotional disturbance;

(ix) asthma;

(x) myocardial infarction;

(xi) stroke;

(xii) end stage renal disease; or

(xiii) a condition that requires renal dialysis treatment; and

(B) exhibits at least one of the following risk factors:

(i) two or more hospitalizations in the prior 12-month period;

(ii) frequent or recurrent emergency room admissions;

(iii) a documented history of poor adherence to ordered medication regimens;

(iv) a documented risk of falls; and

(v) a documented history of care access challenges;

(3) ensure that clinical information gathered by the following providers while providing home telemonitoring services is shared with the recipient's physician:

(A) a home and community support services agency;

(B) a federally qualified health center;

(C) a rural health clinic; or

(D) a hospital;

(4) ensure that the home telemonitoring services provided under this subchapter do not duplicate disease management program services provided under Section 32.057, Human Resources Code; and

(5) require a provider to:

(A) establish a plan of care that includes outcome measures for each recipient who receives home telemonitoring services under this subchapter; and

(B) share the plan and outcome measures with the recipient's physician.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the commission shall ensure that home telemonitoring services are available to pediatric individuals who:

(1) are diagnosed with end-stage solid organ disease;

(2) have received an organ transplant; or

(3) require mechanical ventilation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.224 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.224
§ 242.224. ELECTRONIC CLAIMS FOR REIMBURSEMENT.
Status: in_force

The automated reimbursement system must be able to link the department electronically with nursing facilities making claims for reimbursement. When the system is operational, each nursing facility shall make claims electronically.
Tex. Government Code § 526.0360 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 526 / Section 526.0360
§ 526.0360. CERTAIN WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this section and Sections 526.0354-526.0359 and notwithstanding Section 2402.111(a)(2)(A), Occupations Code, a motor vehicle operator who provides services under Sections 526.0354-526.0359 may use a wheelchair-accessible vehicle equipped with a lift or ramp that is capable of transporting passengers using a fixed-frame wheelchair in the cabin of the vehicle if the vehicle otherwise meets the requirements of Section 2402.111, Occupations Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9047.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9047 / Section 9047.104
§ 9047.104. 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, zoning and 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. Election Code § 127.009 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 127 / Section 127.009
§ 127.009. ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN CENTRAL COUNTING STATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A counting station manager and the presiding judge of the counting station shall develop a protocol under which any electronic device inside a central counting station that is necessary to count votes is equipped with software that tracks all input and activity on the electronic device.

(b) The counting station manager and the presiding judge of the counting station shall ensure that the input and activity tracked by the software is delivered to the secretary of state not later than the fifth day after vote counting is complete.

(c) This section applies only to a central counting station located in a county with a population of 250,000 or more.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6901.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6901 / Section 6901.003
§ 6901.003. DECLARATION AND FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The legislature declares that the district is:

(1) essential to the accomplishment of the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) a municipal corporation.

(b) The legislature finds that:

(1) the district is created to serve a public use and benefit; and

(2) all land and other property included in the district are, and will be, benefited by the creation of the district and the improvements that the district purchases, constructs, or otherwise acquires.
Tex. Tax Code § 156.051 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 156 / Section 156.051
§ 156.051. TAX IMPOSED.
Status: in_force

(a) A tax is imposed on a person who, under a lease, concession, permit, right of access, license, contract, or agreement, pays for the use or possession or for the right to the use or possession of a room or space in a hotel costing $15 or more each day.

(b) The price of a room in a hotel does not include the cost of food served by the hotel and the cost of personal services performed by the hotel for the person except for those services related to cleaning and readying the room for use or possession.
Tex. Government Code § 485.047 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 485 / Section 485.047
§ 485.047. RULES.
Status: in_force

The office shall adopt rules necessary to implement and administer this subchapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 377.106 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 377 / Section 377.106
§ 377.106. EFFECTIVE DATE OF TAX.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 377.107, the adoption of the tax, the change of the tax rate, or the repeal of the tax takes effect on the first day of the first calendar quarter occurring after the expiration of the first complete quarter occurring after the date on which the comptroller receives a notice of the results of the election adopting, changing, or repealing the tax.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8444.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8444 / Section 8444.103
§ 8444.103. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7976.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7976 / Section 7976.002
§ 7976.002. NATURE AND PURPOSES OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Government Code § 2156.009 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2156 / Section 2156.009
§ 2156.009. REASONS FOR AWARD.
Status: in_force

On award of a contract, the division of the comptroller responsible for purchasing or the state agency making the purchase shall prepare and file with other records relating to the transaction a statement of the reasons for making the award to the successful bidder and the factors considered in determining which bidder offered the best value for the state.
Tex. Education Code § 61.9831 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.9831
§ 61.9831. LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

The board shall provide, in accordance with this subchapter and board rules, assistance in the repayment of eligible student loans for eligible persons who agree to teach mathematics or science for a specified period in public schools.
Tex. Government Code § 815.213 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 815 / Section 815.213
§ 815.213. ETHICS AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board of trustees shall adopt an investment policy that includes a code of ethics. The code of ethics must contain standards of ethical conduct and disclosure requirements applicable to the members of the board of trustees and employees of the retirement system in the administration of this subtitle.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8149.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8149 / Section 8149.102
§ 8149.102. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district 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.
Tex. Local Government Code § 231.227 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 231 / Section 231.227
§ 231.227. DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court may appoint a development commission to assist in the implementation and enforcement of development regulations adopted under this subchapter.

(b) The development commission must consist of an ex officio chairman who must be a public official in Hood County and four additional members.

(c) The development commission is advisory only and may recommend appropriate development regulations for the county.

(d) The members of the development commission are subject to the same requirements relating to conflicts of interest that are applicable to the commissioners court under Chapter 171.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1018.059 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1018 / Section 1018.059
§ 1018.059. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall:

(1) supervise the work and activities of the district; and

(2) direct the affairs of the district.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.505 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.505
§ 91.505. PROVIDING OTHER INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

If a royalty interest owner requests information or answers to questions concerning a payment made pursuant to this subchapter, other than information requested under Section 91.504, and the request is made by certified mail, the payor must respond to the request by certified mail not later than 30 days after the request is received.
Tex. Education Code § 29.201 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 29 / Section 29.201
§ 29.201. PARENTAL CHOICE.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, as provided by this subchapter an eligible student may attend a public school in the district in which the student resides or may use a public education grant to attend any other district chosen by the student's parent.
Tex. Finance Code § 158.054 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 158 / Section 158.054
§ 158.054. UPDATE OF REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

A registrant shall notify the commissioner of a change in any of the information provided in the registration application not later than the 30th day after the date the information changes.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 2.507 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 2 / Section 2.507
§ 2.507. EFFECT OF SELLER'S TENDER; DELIVERY ON CONDITION.
Status: in_force

(a) Tender of delivery is a condition to the buyer's duty to accept the goods and, unless otherwise agreed, to his duty to pay for them. Tender entitles the seller to acceptance of the goods and to payment according to the contract.

(b) Where payment is due and demanded on the delivery to the buyer of goods or documents of title, his right as against the seller to retain or dispose of them is conditional upon his making the payment due.
Tex. Family Code § 157.114 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 157 / Section 157.114
§ 157.114. FAILURE TO APPEAR.
Status: in_force

The court may order a capias to be issued for the arrest of the respondent if:

(1) the motion for enforcement requests contempt;

(2) the respondent was personally served; and

(3) the respondent fails to appear.
Tex. Transportation Code § 342.052 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 342 / Section 342.052
§ 342.052. BRIDGE OR FERRY COMPANY'S INCORPORATION STATEMENT.
Status: in_force

The articles of incorporation of a company organized to erect a bridge or operate a ferry must state the body of water that the bridge or ferry is to cross.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8007.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8007 / Section 8007.153
§ 8007.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81.0445 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 81 / Section 81.0445
§ 81.0445. PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO PUBLIC DURING PUBLIC HEALTH DISASTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to information related to a reportable disease for which a public health disaster is declared.

(b) The department and each trauma service area regional advisory council shall make publicly available in accordance with Subsection (c) the information a hospital is required to report to the department and regional advisory council under Section 81.0444. The department and each regional advisory council shall ensure that information released under this subsection does not contain any personally identifiable information.

(c) The department shall collaborate and coordinate with local health departments to ensure that all information covering a reporting period is released to the public in a timely manner.

(d) The department shall develop and publish on its Internet website monthly compliance reports for laboratories reporting during a public health disaster. Each compliance report, at a minimum, must include:

(1) the number of laboratory reports the department receives by electronic data transmission;

(2) the number of incomplete information fields in the laboratory reports;

(3) the electronic format each laboratory used in submitting information;

(4) the number of coding errors in the laboratory reports; and

(5) the average length of time from the date the specimen is collected to the date the department receives the corresponding laboratory report.

(e) The department shall develop and publish on its Internet website monthly compliance reports for hospitals reporting during a public health disaster. Each compliance report, at a minimum, must include:

(1) the number of incomplete information fields in the hospital reports;

(2) the number of reports a hospital failed to submit in a timely manner; and

(3) the number of identified inaccuracies in the information submitted.
Tex. Finance Code § 307.053 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 307 / Section 307.053
§ 307.053. AMORTIZATION OF DEBT.
Status: in_force

If any form of amortization is used by the creditor, the creditor shall send to each debtor notice of the terms of the amortization and any change in the debtor's periodic payment.
Tex. Utilities Code § 162.078 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 162 / Section 162.078
§ 162.078. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The bylaws of a telephone cooperative may authorize the board to elect an executive committee from the board's membership.

(b) The board may delegate to the executive committee the management of the current and ordinary business of the cooperative and other duties as prescribed by the bylaws.

(c) The designation of an executive committee and the delegation of authority to the committee does not relieve the board or any director of a responsibility imposed on the board or the director by this chapter.
Tex. Finance Code § 351.102 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 351 / Section 351.102
§ 351.102. BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commissioner requires, an applicant for a license under this chapter shall file with the application a bond that is:

(1) in an amount not to exceed the total of:

(A) $50,000 for the first license; and

(B) $10,000 for each additional license;

(2) satisfactory to the commissioner; and

(3) issued by a surety company qualified to do business as a surety in this state.

(b) The bond must be in favor of this state for the use of this state and the use of a person who has a cause of action under this chapter against the license holder.

(c) The bond must be conditioned on:

(1) the license holder's faithful performance under this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter; and

(2) the payment of all amounts that become due to the state or another person under this chapter during the period for which the bond is given.

(d) The aggregate liability of a surety to all persons damaged by the license holder's violation of this chapter may not exceed the amount of the bond.

(e) A license holder engaged in the business of making, transacting, or negotiating a property tax loan for a principal dwelling must meet the surety bond or recovery fund fee requirement, as applicable, of the holder's residential mortgage loan originator under Section 180.058.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 551.022 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 551 / Section 551.022
§ 551.022. POWERS AND DUTIES OF SUPERINTENDENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The superintendent of a department facility for persons with mental illness is the administrative head of that facility.

(b) The superintendent has the custody of and responsibility to care for the buildings, grounds, furniture, and other property relating to the facility.

(c) The superintendent shall:

(1) oversee the admission and discharge of patients;

(2) keep a register of all patients admitted to or discharged from the facility;

(3) supervise repairs and improvements to the facility;

(4) ensure that facility money is spent judiciously and economically;

(5) keep an accurate and detailed account of all money received and spent, stating the source of the money and to whom and the purpose for which the money is spent; and

(6) keep a full record of the facility's operations.

(d) In accordance with department rules and departmental operating procedures, the superintendent may:

(1) establish policy to govern the facility that the superintendent considers will best promote the patients' interest and welfare;

(2) appoint subordinate officers, teachers, and other employees and set their salaries, in the absence of other law; and

(3) remove an officer, teacher, or employee for good cause.

(e) This section does not apply to a state supported living center or the director of a state supported living center.