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Tex. Government Code § 2161.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2161 / Section 2161.002
§ 2161.002. ADMINISTRATION; RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) To administer Subchapters B and C, the comptroller may:

(1) require information from a state agency; and

(2) adopt rules.

(c) In adopting rules to administer this chapter, the comptroller shall adopt rules that are based on the results of the "State of Texas Disparity Study, A Report to the Texas Legislature as Mandated by H.B. 2626, 73rd Legislature, December 1994" (prepared by National Economic Research Associates, Inc.). The comptroller shall revise the rules in response to the findings of any updates of the study that are prepared on behalf of the state.

(d) The comptroller shall adopt rules to provide goals for increasing the contract awards for the purchase of goods or services by the comptroller and other state agencies to businesses that qualify as historically underutilized businesses because the businesses are owned or owned, operated, and controlled, as applicable, wholly or partly by one or more veterans as defined by 38 U.S.C. Section 101(2) who have a service-connected disability as defined by 38 U.S.C. Section 101(16). The goals established under this subsection are in addition to the goals established under Subsection (c) and the goals established under Subsection (c) may not be reduced as a result of the establishment of goals under this subsection.
Tex. Election Code § 172.026 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 172 / Section 172.026
§ 172.026. RESTRICTION ON PETITION SIGNER.
Status: in_force

On signing a petition to be filed under Section 172.021, the signer becomes ineligible to vote in a primary election or participate in a convention of another political party during the voting year in which the primary election is held.
Tex. Transportation Code § 1001.029 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.029
§ 1001.029. INFORMATION ON QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDUCT.
Status: in_force

The department shall provide to the members of the board, as often as necessary, information concerning the members' qualifications for office and their responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3813.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3813 / Section 3813.103
§ 3813.103. RULES.
Status: in_force

The district may adopt rules for:

(1) the administration and operation of the district;

(2) the use, enjoyment, availability, protection, security, and maintenance of the district's facilities; and

(3) the provision of public safety and security in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3834.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3834 / Section 3834.252
§ 3834.252. PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes of the area defined or property designated under Section 3834.251, the board must call and hold an election as provided by Section 3834.157 only in the defined area or in the boundaries of the designated property.

(b) The board may submit the proposition to the voters on the same ballot to be used in another election.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1272.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1272 / Section 1272.002
§ 1272.002. COMPLIANCE OF LIMITED PROVIDER NETWORK OR DELEGATED ENTITY WITH CERTAIN LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

A limited provider network or delegated entity shall comply with each statutory or regulatory requirement that relates to a function assumed by or carried out by the network or entity under this chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 256.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 256 / Section 256.002
§ 256.002. REQUIRED SAFE PATIENT HANDLING AND MOVEMENT POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a hospital or the quality assurance committee of a nursing home shall adopt and ensure implementation of a policy to identify, assess, and develop strategies to control risk of injury to patients and nurses associated with the lifting, transferring, repositioning, or movement of a patient.

(b) The policy shall establish a process that, at a minimum, includes:

(1) analysis of the risk of injury to both patients and nurses posed by the patient handling needs of the patient populations served by the hospital or nursing home and the physical environment in which patient handling and movement occurs;

(2) education of nurses in the identification, assessment, and control of risks of injury to patients and nurses during patient handling;

(3) evaluation of alternative ways to reduce risks associated with patient handling, including evaluation of equipment and the environment;

(4) restriction, to the extent feasible with existing equipment and aids, of manual patient handling or movement of all or most of a patient's weight to emergency, life-threatening, or otherwise exceptional circumstances;

(5) collaboration with and annual report to the nurse staffing committee;

(6) procedures for nurses to refuse to perform or be involved in patient handling or movement that the nurse believes in good faith will expose a patient or a nurse to an unacceptable risk of injury;

(7) submission of an annual report to the governing body or the quality assurance committee on activities related to the identification, assessment, and development of strategies to control risk of injury to patients and nurses associated with the lifting, transferring, repositioning, or movement of a patient; and

(8) in developing architectural plans for constructing or remodeling a hospital or nursing home or a unit of a hospital or nursing home in which patient handling and movement occurs, consideration of the feasibility of incorporating patient handling equipment or the physical space and construction design needed to incorporate that equipment at a later date.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 77.020 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 77 / Section 77.020
§ 77.020. PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates a provision of this chapter except Section 77.024 or 77.061(a)(1) or who violates a regulation adopted under this chapter commits an offense that is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.

(b) If it is shown at the trial of the defendant that the person has been convicted once within five years before the trial date of a violation of a provision of this chapter except Section 77.024 or 77.061(a)(1), or of a regulation adopted under this chapter, the person is guilty of a Class B Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.

(c) If it is shown at the trial of the defendant that the person has been convicted two or more times within five years before the trial date of a violation of a provision of this chapter except Section 77.024 or 77.061(a)(1), or of a regulation adopted under this chapter, the person is guilty of a Class A Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.

(d) Section 12.109 and Subchapter D, Chapter 12, do not apply to a violation of a rule adopted under this chapter related to the display of a commercial shrimp boat license or a commercial shrimp boat's documentation or registration number if another violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter does not exist at the time of the violation.
Tex. Government Code § 2009.055 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2009 / Section 2009.055
§ 2009.055. SHARING OF INFORMATION; CONSISTENCY OF PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) A governmental body may share the results of its alternative dispute resolution program with other governmental bodies and with the Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution at The University of Texas School of Law. The center may collect and analyze the information and report its conclusions and useful information to governmental bodies and the legislature.

(b) Governmental bodies should, to the extent feasible given differences in their purpose, jurisdiction, and constituency, adopt policies and procedures for alternative dispute resolution that are consistent with the policies and procedures of other governmental bodies.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8185.024 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8185 / Section 8185.024
§ 8185.024. INITIAL ELECTED DIRECTORS; TERMS.
Status: in_force

The directors elected under Section 8185.023 shall draw lots to determine which two serve until the first regularly scheduled election of directors under Section 8185.052 and which three shall serve until the second regularly scheduled election of directors.
Tex. Government Code § 4003.301 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4003 / Section 4003.301
§ 4003.301. DEPOSIT IN TRUST ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commissioner considers it necessary to protect the interests of prospective purchasers of securities a company sells or offers for sale, the commissioner may require the company to deposit in a trust account at a bank or trust company approved by the commissioner and doing business in this state:

(1) all or part of the proposed securities; or

(2) subject to Subsection (b), all or part of the money and other funds received from the sale of those securities.

(b) A company is not required to deposit funds received from the sale of securities in a trust account to the extent the commissioner considers the funds necessary to be used, provided that the amount of the funds the company is not required to deposit does not exceed the amount allowed as expenses and commissions for the sale of the securities.

(c) The funds must remain on deposit until the proposed or existing company sells a specified monetary amount or number of shares of the securities that in the commissioner's opinion will reasonably assure the public's protection.

(d) When the commissioner makes a written determination that the terms of the escrow agreement have been fully met, the bank or trust company in which the funds of a proposed or existing corporation are deposited in a trust account as provided by this section shall transfer to the corporation and the corporation's executive officers the funds to allow the corporation to use the securities or money in the corporation's business.

(e) If a proposed or existing company that deposits funds in a trust account as provided by this section does not sell the minimum amount of capital necessary under the escrow agreement within two years, the commissioner may authorize the bank or trust company at which the funds are deposited to return to the subscribers the portion of the funds that were deposited or escrowed under the escrow agreement. The bank or trust company shall return the funds to the subscribers on receipt of authorization from the commissioner under this subsection. If the bank or trust company holds securities under the escrow agreement, the bank or trust company may return the securities to the corporation only after the bank or trust company receives from the issuer evidence of cancellation thereof.

(f) A dealer or issuer of securities shall provide to the commissioner and the bank or trust company at the time the dealer or issuer makes the deposit required by this section:

(1) the names of the purchasers of or subscribers for the securities; and

(2) the amount of money paid by each.
Tex. Government Code § 25.1281 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.1281
§ 25.1281. JOHNSON COUNTY.
Status: in_force

Johnson County has the following statutory county courts:

(1) the County Court at Law No. 1 of Johnson County; and

(2) the County Court at Law No. 2 of Johnson County.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1902.404 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1902 / Section 1902.404
§ 1902.404. ACTION BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Status: in_force

(a) On request, the attorney general shall represent the department in an action under Section 1902.402.

(b) At the request of the executive director, the attorney general shall bring an action in the name of the state for injunctive relief, to recover a civil penalty, or for both injunctive relief and a civil penalty, as authorized by this subchapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 173.004 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 173 / Section 173.004
§ 173.004. RULES.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a municipality and the commissioners court of a county may adopt rules to implement this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 802.065 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 802 / Section 802.065
§ 802.065. ADVISORY BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall establish an advisory board to advise the commission and make recommendations on matters related to the administration and enforcement of this chapter, including licensing fees and standards adopted under Subchapter E.

(b) The advisory board consists of nine members appointed by the presiding officer of the commission with the approval of the commission as follows:

(1) two members who are licensed breeders;

(2) two members who are veterinarians;

(3) two members who represent animal welfare organizations each of which has an office based in this state;

(4) two members who represent the public; and

(5) one member who is an animal control officer as defined in Section 829.001, Health and Safety Code.

(c) Members of the advisory board serve staggered six-year terms. If a vacancy occurs during a member's term, the presiding officer of the commission, with the approval of the commission, shall appoint a replacement member to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

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

(e) Except for the members described by Subsection (b)(1), a person may not be a member of the advisory board if the person or a member of the person's household:

(1) is required to be licensed under this chapter;

(2) is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of an entity required to be licensed under this chapter;

(3) owns or controls, either directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in an entity required to be licensed under this chapter; or

(4) is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of an entity required to be licensed under this chapter.

(f) The presiding officer of the commission may remove from the advisory board a member who is ineligible for membership under Subsection (e).

(g) A member may not receive compensation for service on the advisory board. Subject to the department's budget and any limitation provided by the General Appropriations Act, a board member may receive reimbursement for the actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing advisory board duties.

(h) A decision of the advisory board is effective only on a majority vote of the members present.

(i) Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the size, composition, or duration of the advisory board or to the appointment of the board's presiding officer.
Tex. Estates Code § 752.114 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 752 / Section 752.114
§ 752.114. TAX MATTERS.
Status: in_force

The language conferring authority with respect to tax matters in a statutory durable power of attorney empowers the attorney in fact or agent to:

(1) prepare, sign, and file:

(A) federal, state, local, and foreign income, gift, payroll, Federal Insurance Contributions Act (26 U.S.C. Chapter 21), and other tax returns;

(B) claims for refunds;

(C) requests for extensions of time;

(D) petitions regarding tax matters; and

(E) any other tax-related documents, including:

(i) receipts;

(ii) offers;

(iii) waivers;

(iv) consents, including consents and agreements under Section 2032A, Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 2032A);

(v) closing agreements; and

(vi) any power of attorney form required by the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing authority with respect to a tax year on which the statute of limitations has not run and 25 tax years following that tax year;

(2) pay taxes due, collect refunds, post bonds, receive confidential information, and contest deficiencies determined by the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing authority;

(3) exercise any election available to the principal under federal, state, local, or foreign tax law; and

(4) act for the principal in all tax matters, for all periods, before the Internal Revenue Service and any other taxing authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3975.0506 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3975 / Section 3975.0506
§ 3975.0506. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may not issue bonds 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) This section applies only to the district's first issuance of bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3959.0152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3959 / Section 3959.0152
§ 3959.0152. ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter in all or any part of the district.

(b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:

(1) are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;

(2) are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and

(3) are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceedings.

(c) The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid. The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.

(d) The board may make a correction to or deletion from the assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in the manner required for additional assessments.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 614.015 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 614 / Section 614.015
§ 614.015. CONTINUITY OF CARE FOR OFFENDERS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, TERMINAL ILLNESSES, OR SIGNIFICANT ILLNESSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the Texas Workforce Commission, and the executive commissioner by rule shall adopt a memorandum of understanding that establishes the respective responsibilities of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the Texas Workforce Commission, the Department of State Health Services, and the Health and Human Services Commission to institute a continuity of care and service program for offenders in the criminal justice system who are persons with physical disabilities, terminal illnesses, or significant illnesses. The council shall coordinate and monitor the development and implementation of the memorandum of understanding.

(b) The memorandum of understanding must establish methods for:

(1) identifying offenders in the criminal justice system who are persons with physical disabilities, terminal illnesses, or significant illnesses;

(2) developing interagency rules, policies, and procedures for the coordination of care of and the exchange of information on offenders who are persons with physical disabilities, terminal illnesses, or significant illnesses by local and state criminal justice agencies, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the Texas Workforce Commission, the Department of State Health Services, and the Health and Human Services Commission; and

(3) identifying the services needed by offenders who are persons with physical disabilities, terminal illnesses, or significant illnesses to reenter the community successfully.

(c) The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the Texas Workforce Commission, the Department of State Health Services, and the Health and Human Services Commission shall:

(1) operate, with funds appropriated for that purpose, the continuity of care and service program for offenders in the criminal justice system who are persons with physical disabilities, terminal illnesses, or significant illnesses; and

(2) actively seek federal grants or funds to operate and expand the program.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3001.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3001 / Section 3001.058
§ 3001.058. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT.
Status: in_force

A director serves without compensation but shall be reimbursed for a reasonable and necessary expense incurred in performing an official duty.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1154.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1154 / Section 1154.002
§ 1154.002. PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE INTENT; CONSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to:

(1) promote the public welfare by regulating funding agreements, guaranteed investment contracts, and synthetic guaranteed investment contracts; and

(2) clarify and codify the existing law pertaining to funding agreements, guaranteed investment contracts, and synthetic guaranteed investment contracts.

(b) This chapter shall be liberally construed.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2310.052 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2310 / Section 2310.052
§ 2310.052. STANDARD FOR LIQUID MOTOR FUEL.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas.

(b) The standard unit of measure of capacity for liquid motor fuels is the gallon.

(c) Except as provided by Subsections (d) and (e), all other measures of capacity for liquid motor fuels are derived from the gallon by continual division by two, making half gallons, quarts, pints, half pints, and gills.

(d) A mechanism or machine that is adapted to measure and deliver liquid motor fuels by volume and that indicates fractional parts of a gallon shall indicate the fractional parts either in terms of binary submultiple subdivisions or in terms of tenths of a gallon.

(e) For purposes of the retail sale of motor fuel only, the liquid gallon contains 231 cubic inches without adjustment based on the temperature of the liquid.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8379.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8379 / Section 8379.0105
§ 8379.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.

(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.