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Tex. Insurance Code § 1575.163 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.163
§ 1575.163. LIMITATIONS.
Status: in_force

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas, as trustee, may not contract for or provide a health benefit plan that excludes from participation in the network a general hospital that:

(1) is located in the geographical service area or areas of the health coverage plan that includes a county that:

(A) has a population of at least 100,000 and not more than 233,500; and

(B) is located in the Texas-Louisiana border region, as that term is defined in Section 2056.002(e), Government Code; and

(2) agrees to provide medical and health care services under the plan subject to the same terms and conditions as other hospital providers under the plan.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8809.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8809 / Section 8809.107
§ 8809.107. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district may be dissolved as provided by Subchapter P, Chapter 51, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8358.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8358 / Section 8358.002
§ 8358.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1094.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1094 / Section 1094.204
§ 1094.204. RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.
Status: in_force

Money may be spent only for an expense included in the budget or an amendment to the budget.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 167.004 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 167 / Section 167.004
§ 167.004. CLASSIFICATION OF ANIMALS OR PREMISES AS INFESTED, EXPOSED, OR FREE FROM EXPOSURE.
Status: in_force

(a) If a tick is found on an animal, the following are classified as tick infested:

(1) each animal that is in the same herd or is then or thereafter on the same range or in the same enclosure as the animal on which the tick is found; and

(2) the range or enclosure in or on which the animal is located.

(b) The commission by rule shall define what animals and premises are to be classified as exposed to ticks. The commission shall classify as exposed to ticks animals that have been on land or in an enclosure that the commission determines to be tick infested or exposed to ticks or to have been tick infested or exposed to ticks before or after the removal of the animals, unless the commission determines that the infestation or exposure occurred after the animals were removed and that the animals did not become infested or exposed before removal.

(c) Animals, land, and premises classified as tick infested or exposed to ticks retain that classification until the classification is changed by the commission in accordance with this chapter.

(d) Animals, land, and premises in the tick eradication area may not be considered to be free from exposure to ticks unless:

(1) the commission has officially classified the animals or premises as free from exposure and filed a copy of the order making that classification in the office of the supervising inspector of the county in which the animals or premises are located; or

(2) the supervising inspector of the county in which the animals or premises are located, under the authority of the commission, has classified the animals or premises in writing as free from exposure and filed the written classification in the supervising inspector's office.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3853.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3853 / Section 3853.002
§ 3853.002. DICKINSON MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO.
Status: in_force

1. The Dickinson Management District No. 1 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 23.013 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 23 / Section 23.013
§ 23.013. REGULATIONS OF RAILROAD COMMISSION.
Status: reserved

(a) The Railroad Commission shall send by certified mail to the Secretary of Interior of the United States a copy of each proposed rule or regulation affecting mineral rights reserved in deeds conveying land in the Padre Island National Seashore to the United States.

(b) The Department of Interior has 30 days from the day a copy of a proposed rule or regulation is received to send to the Railroad Commission its objections or exceptions. An objection or exception must be sent by certified mail. Thereupon, a rule or regulation, with amendments, if any, promulgated by the Railroad Commission, takes effect.

(c) The development and recovery of minerals in the Padre Island National Seashore shall be carried out in a manner that does not unreasonably interfere with the use of the land for park purposes.
Tex. Penal Code § 12.23 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 12 / Section 12.23
§ 12.23. CLASS C MISDEMEANOR.
Status: in_force

An individual adjudged guilty of a Class C misdemeanor shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.
Tex. Transportation Code § 471.005 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 471 / Section 471.005
§ 471.005. DISMANTLING OF WARNING SIGNALS AT RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS; OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not dismantle a warning signal at a grade crossing on an active rail line, as defined by rule of the Texas Department of Transportation, if the cost of the warning signal was originally paid entirely or partly from public money unless the person:

(1) obtains a permit from the governmental entity that maintains the road or highway that intersects the rail line at the grade crossing; and

(2) pays that governmental entity an amount equal to the present salvage value of the warning signal, as determined by the governmental entity.

(b) The governmental entity shall grant the permit if:

(1) payment is received; and

(2) the entity finds that removal of the warning signal will not adversely affect public safety.

(c) Money received under Subsection (a)(2) shall be deposited in the state treasury.

(d) This section does not apply to a Class I or Class II railroad, as defined by Interstate Commerce Commission regulations.

(e) A person commits an offense if the person violates this section. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

(f) The Texas Department of Transportation may adopt rules necessary to administer this section.

(g) In this section:

(1) "Grade crossing" has the meaning assigned by Section 472.004(f).

(2) "Warning signal" means a traffic control device that is activated by the approach or presence of a train, including a flashing light signal, an automatic gate, or a similar device that displays to motorists a warning of the approach or presence of a train.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7955.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7955 / Section 7955.152
§ 7955.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 7955.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8018.0052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8018 / Section 8018.0052
§ 8018.0052. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.

(b) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint directors to fill the vacancies on the board whenever the number of qualified directors is fewer than three.
Tex. Transportation Code § 202.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 202 / Section 202.002
§ 202.002. FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall use automobile registration fees in the state highway fund to maintain state highways and may not divert funds from automobile registration fees for another use.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), if the commission is without sufficient funds from other sources to match the federal aid for roads in the state, the commission may by resolution transfer a sufficient amount from the state highway fund to match the federal aid.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 21.012 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 21 / Section 21.012
§ 21.012. SURVEYS ON NAVIGABLE STREAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) If the circumstances of the lines previously surveyed under the law will permit, land surveyed for individuals, lying on a navigable stream, shall front one-half of the square on the stream with the line running at right angles with the general course of the stream.

(b) A navigable stream may not be crossed by the lines of a survey.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3950.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3950 / Section 3950.104
§ 3950.104. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district, using money available to the district, may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project under that chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1099.301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1099 / Section 1099.301
§ 1099.301. IMPOSITION OF TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall impose a tax on all taxable property in the district subject to district taxation.

(b) The board shall impose the tax to:

(1) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds or other obligations issued by the district for hospital purposes as provided by this chapter;

(2) provide for the maintenance and operation of the district and hospital system;

(3) make improvements and additions to the hospital system; and

(4) acquire necessary sites for the hospital system by purchase, lease, or condemnation.
Tex. Government Code § 82.007 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 82 / Section 82.007
§ 82.007. CAREER LADDER; ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director of the Board of Law Examiners or the executive director's designee shall develop an intraagency career ladder program. The program shall require intraagency postings of all nonentry level positions concurrently with any public posting.

(b) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations. All merit pay for board employees must be based on the system established under this subsection.
Tex. Occupations Code § 503.351 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 503 / Section 503.351
§ 503.351. RENEWAL; ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

A person licensed under this chapter may renew the license biennially if the person:

(1) is not in violation of this chapter when the person applies for renewal; and

(2) fulfills the continuing education requirements established by the executive council.
Tex. Water Code § 13.133 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.133
§ 13.133. INSPECTIONS; EXAMINATION UNDER OATH; COMPELLING PRODUCTION OF RECORDS; INQUIRY INTO MANAGEMENT AND AFFAIRS.
Status: in_force

(a) Any regulatory authority and, when authorized by the regulatory authority, its counsel, agents, and employees may, at reasonable times and for reasonable purposes, inspect and obtain copies of the papers, books, accounts, documents, and other business records and inspect the plant, equipment, and other property of any utility within its jurisdiction. The regulatory authority may examine under oath or may authorize the person conducting the investigation to examine under oath any officer, agent, or employee of any utility in connection with the investigation.

(b) The regulatory authority may require, by order or subpoena served on any utility, the production within this state at the time and place it may designate of any books, accounts, papers, or records kept by that utility outside the state or verified copies of them if the regulatory authority so orders. A utility failing or refusing to comply with such an order or subpoena violates this chapter.

(c) A member, agent, or employee of the regulatory authority may enter the premises occupied by a utility to make inspections, examinations, and tests and to exercise any authority provided by this chapter.

(d) A member, agent, or employee of the regulatory authority may act under this section only during reasonable hours and after giving reasonable notice to the utility.

(e) The utility is entitled to be represented when inspections, examinations, and tests are made on its premises. Reasonable time for the utility to secure a representative shall be allowed before beginning an inspection, examination, or test.

(f) The regulatory authority may inquire into the management and affairs of all utilities and shall keep itself informed as to the manner and method in which they are conducted and may obtain all information to enable it to perform management audits. The utility shall report to the regulatory authority on the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the audit and shall file subsequent reports at the times the regulatory authority considers appropriate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1069.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1069 / Section 1069.110
§ 1069.110. CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "charitable organization" means an organization that is eligible for an exemption from federal income tax under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, by being listed as an exempt organization by Section 501(c)(3) or (4) of that code.

(b) The board may facilitate the achievement of district purposes by creating a charitable organization to:

(1) provide or arrange for hospital and health care services;

(2) develop resources for hospital and health care services; and

(3) provide ancillary support services for the district.

(c) A charitable organization created under this section is a unit of local government for purposes of Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1103.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.051
§ 1103.051. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a life insurance policy issued by:

(1) a legal reserve life insurance company; or

(2) a mutual assessment life insurance company.
Tex. Government Code § 403.652 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.652
§ 403.652. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that:

(1) the creation of the fund will meet an imperative public need and serve the economic, educational, and health care needs of this state; and

(2) the use of the fund is in furtherance of the public purpose of expanding and ensuring access to reliable, high-speed broadband and telecommunications connectivity.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8802.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8802 / Section 8802.201
§ 8802.201. CONVERSION OF DISTRICT PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

The district may not be converted to any other type of conservation and reclamation district.
Tex. Election Code § 212.034 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 212 / Section 212.034
§ 212.034. COUNTING ERRORS AS GROUND FOR RECOUNT IN PAPER BALLOT PRECINCTS.
Status: in_force

(a) To obtain a recount on the ground of counting errors in election precincts in which paper ballots were used, a person must attach to the recount petition an affidavit or affidavits from one or more presiding judges of the election stating that certain votes cast for the office or measure, as applicable, were either counted or not counted, as appropriate, with a brief description of the circumstances involved. At the same time the recount petition is submitted to the recount coordinator, the petitioner must deliver a copy of the recount petition and each affidavit to each opposing candidate or to the campaign treasurer of each specific-purpose political committee that was involved in the election on the measure, as appropriate, and to the secretary of state. The copies must be delivered personally or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

(b) The recount coordinator shall delay final action on a recount petition submitted with an attached affidavit under Subsection (a) pending receipt of the secretary of state's certification.

(c) Any opposing candidate or any person listed in Section 212.023(b), 212.0231, or 212.024(b), as appropriate, is entitled to submit to the secretary of state an affidavit contradicting statements made in an affidavit submitted by the petitioner. A contradicting affidavit must be received by the secretary of state not later than the third day after the date the copy of the recount petition and each affidavit is received by the secretary.

(d) A recount on the ground of counting errors may be obtained if the secretary of state determines from uncontradicted statements, based on undisputed facts, in an affidavit submitted by the petitioner and from the election returns that certain votes cast for the office or measure, as applicable, clearly were erroneously counted or not counted, as appropriate, and that without the errors the petitioner possibly would have received the vote necessary to gain or tie for nomination, election, or entitlement to a place on a runoff ballot or the petitioner's side on a measure possibly would have received the most votes, as applicable. The secretary may not make the determination if the facts are disputed or raise unresolved legal questions as to whether counting errors occurred.

(e) Not earlier than the fourth or later than the fifth day after the date the copy of the recount petition and each affidavit is received by the secretary of state, the secretary shall deliver written certification of whether grounds exist for obtaining a recount on the basis of counting errors to the recount coordinator and shall deliver a copy of the certification to the petitioner and to each opposing candidate or to the campaign treasurer of each specific-purpose political committee that was involved in the election on the measure, as appropriate.
Tex. Finance Code § 371.0645 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 371 / Section 371.0645
§ 371.0645. GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL TO RENEW.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may refuse to renew the license of a person who fails to comply with an order issued by the commissioner to enforce this chapter.
Tex. Estates Code § 1161.003 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1161 / Section 1161.003
§ 1161.003. INVESTMENTS THAT MEET STANDARD FOR INVESTMENT.
Status: in_force

A guardian of the estate is considered to have exercised the standard required by Section 1161.002(a) with respect to investing the ward's estate if the guardian invests in the following:

(1) bonds or other obligations of the United States;

(2) tax-supported bonds of this state;

(3) except as limited by Sections 1161.004(b) and (c), tax-supported bonds of a county, district, political subdivision, or municipality in this state;

(4) if the payment of the shares or share accounts is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, shares or share accounts of:

(A) a state savings and loan association or savings bank that has its main office or a branch office in this state; or

(B) a federal savings and loan association or savings bank that has its main office or a branch office in this state;

(5) collateral bonds that:

(A) are issued by a company incorporated under the laws of this state that has a paid-in capital of $1 million or more;

(B) are a direct obligation of the company; and

(C) are specifically secured by first mortgage real estate notes or other securities pledged with a trustee;

(6) interest-bearing time deposits that may be withdrawn on or before one year after demand in a bank that does business in this state, if the payment of the time deposits is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; or

(7) an ABLE account established in accordance with the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program under Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Education Code.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 63.122 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 63 / Section 63.122
§ 63.122. NOTICE TO COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

After the commissioner has identified the critical dune areas, notice of the critical dune areas and the rules for their protection shall be given to the commissioners court of each county and the governing body of each municipality in which one or more of these areas is located.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 111.224 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 111 / Section 111.224
§ 111.224. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF RECEIVER.
Status: in_force

As soon as the receiver has qualified, he shall take possession of the property and shall perform his duties as receiver of the property under the orders of the court, strictly observing the rule, order, or judgment.
Tex. Government Code § 752.056 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 752 / Section 752.056
§ 752.056. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A local entity or campus police department that is found by a court of law as having intentionally violated Section 752.053 is subject to a civil penalty in an amount:

(1) not less than $1,000 and not more than $1,500 for the first violation; and

(2) not less than $25,000 and not more than $25,500 for each subsequent violation.

(b) Each day of a continuing violation of Section 752.053 constitutes a separate violation for the civil penalty under this section.

(c) The court that hears an action brought under Section 752.055 against the local entity or campus police department shall determine the amount of the civil penalty under this section.

(d) A civil penalty collected under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the compensation to victims of crime fund established under Subchapter J, Chapter 56B, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(e) Sovereign immunity of this state and governmental immunity of a county and municipality to suit is waived and abolished to the extent of liability created by this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8085.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8085 / Section 8085.0401
§ 8085.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 8085.0403.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Occupations Code § 202.054 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 202 / Section 202.054
§ 202.054. MEMBERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest.

(b) A person may not be a member of the advisory board if:

(1) the person is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of health care; or

(2) the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of health care.

(c) A person may not be a member of the advisory board if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the advisory board.
Tex. Government Code § 24.545 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.545
§ 24.545.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.545. 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (FORT BEND COUNTY). The 400th Judicial District is composed of Fort Bend County.