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Tex. Family Code § 55.67 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.67
§ 55.67. PROCEEDINGS IN JUVENILE COURT FOR CHILD FOUND UNFIT TO PROCEED OR LACKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDUCT DUE TO INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the juvenile court initiates proceedings under Section 55.40(1) or 55.59(1), the prosecuting attorney may file with the juvenile court an application for an interdisciplinary team report and recommendation that the child is in need of long-term placement in a residential care facility, under Section 593.041, Health and Safety Code. The juvenile court shall:

(1) set a date for a hearing and provide notice as required by Sections 593.047 and 593.048, Health and Safety Code; and

(2) conduct the hearing in accordance with Sections 593.049-593.056, Health and Safety Code.

(b) After conducting a hearing under this section and with consideration given to the least restrictive appropriate setting for services for the child and to the parent's, managing conservator's, or guardian's availability and willingness to participate in the services for the child, the juvenile court may order residential intellectual disability services for the child if the criteria under Section 55.06 are satisfied.

(c) On receipt of the court's order, the Health and Human Services Commission shall identify a residential care facility and admit the child to the identified facility.

(d) If the child is currently detained in a juvenile detention facility, the juvenile court shall:

(1) order the child released from detention to the child's home or another appropriate place;

(2) order the child detained or placed in an appropriate facility other than a juvenile detention facility; or

(3) conduct a detention hearing and, if the court makes findings under Section 54.01 to support further detention of the child, order the child to remain in the juvenile detention facility subject to further detention orders of the court.
Tex. Occupations Code § 51.2094 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 51 / Section 51.2094
§ 51.2094. PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may establish an advisory board to advise the commission or the department regarding a program subject to regulation by the department.

(b) Unless otherwise provided by a law establishing a regulatory program administered by the department, the commission may establish:

(1) the number of advisory board members, provided that the number of members must be an odd number of three or more;

(2) the qualifications for an advisory board member; and

(3) the terms of advisory board members.

(c) Unless otherwise provided by a law establishing a regulatory program administered by the department, members of an advisory board shall be appointed by the presiding officer of the commission with the commission's approval.

(d) Unless otherwise provided by a law establishing a regulatory program administered by the department, the presiding officer of the commission, on approval of the commission, shall designate a member of the advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board for a two-year term. The presiding officer of the advisory board may vote on any matter before the advisory board.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4001.158 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4001 / Section 4001.158
§ 4001.158. REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING LIFE INSURANCE OR ANNUITY CONTRACT PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) A temporary license holder who is acting under the authority of that license may not:

(1) engage in an insurance solicitation, sale, or other agency transaction that the license holder knows or should know will result or is intended to result in:

(A) the purchase of a new life insurance or annuity contract; and

(B) any of the following actions with regard to an existing individual life insurance or annuity contract as a result of that purchase:

(i) termination of the contract by lapse, forfeiture, surrender, or other means;

(ii) conversion of the contract to reduced paid-up insurance, continuation of the contract as extended term insurance, or reduction in value of the contract by the use of nonforfeiture benefits or other policy values;

(iii) amendment of the contract to reduce:

(a) benefits; or

(b) the term for which coverage would otherwise remain in force or for which benefits would be paid;

(iv) reissuance of the contract with a reduction in cash value; or

(v) pledge of the contract as collateral or subjection of the contract to borrowing, whether in a single loan or under a schedule of borrowing, for amounts that in the aggregate exceed 25 percent of the loan value prescribed by the contract; or

(2) directly or indirectly receive a commission or other compensation that results or may result from a solicitation, sale, or other agency transaction described by Subdivision (1).

(b) A person who holds a permanent license may not circumvent or attempt to circumvent the intent of this section by acting for or with a person holding a temporary license.
Tex. Insurance Code § 564.006 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 564 / Section 564.006
§ 564.006. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 508.318 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 508 / Section 508.318
§ 508.318. CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the Texas Education Agency shall adopt a memorandum of understanding that establishes the respective responsibilities of the board and the agency in implementing a continuing education program to increase the literacy of releasees.

(b) The Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the agency shall coordinate the development of the memorandum of understanding and each by rule shall adopt the memorandum.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1954.062 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1954 / Section 1954.062
§ 1954.062. DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION; EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OR EXHIBITS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may:

(1) develop and distribute to the public information regarding asbestos;

(2) conduct educational programs regarding asbestos; and

(3) assemble or sponsor informational or educational exhibits regarding asbestos.

(b) The department may respond to a request for information or assistance relating to asbestos control and abatement from a federal facility or another facility not included within the scope of this chapter. The department may collect fees for those services in the manner provided by Subchapter D, Chapter 12, Health and Safety Code, for public health services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8834.214 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8834 / Section 8834.214
§ 8834.214. ANNUAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) Before January 31 each year, a well owner who is required to hold a permit under this chapter shall submit to the board a report stating:

(1) the well owner's name;

(2) the location of the well;

(3) the total amount of groundwater withdrawn from the well during the preceding calendar year;

(4) the total amount of groundwater withdrawn from the well during each month of the preceding calendar year;

(5) the purpose for which the groundwater was used; and

(6) any other information required by the board that the board considers necessary for the board to control and prevent subsidence in the district.

(b) A well owner whose well is aggregated with other wells permitted and managed by a regional water supplier shall file the report required by Subsection (a) with the regional water supplier instead of the district. A regional water supplier shall submit to the board the report required by Subsection (a) for all wells owned, managed, or permitted by that supplier not later than March 31 of each year.
Tex. Insurance Code § 425.153 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 425 / Section 425.153
§ 425.153.
Status: in_force

Sec. 425.153. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS: CERTAIN PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS. (a) An insurance company may continue to hold an investment held by the company on January 1, 1986, that does not conform to the requirements of the investments authorized by Sections 425.109-425.120, 425.151, and 425.152 if the investment was legally authorized at the time the investment was made or acquired or that the company was authorized to hold immediately before January 1, 1986.

(b) An investment described by Subsection (a) is considered an authorized investment of the insurance company. A company shall dispose of the investment at the investment's maturity date, if any, or within the time prescribed by the law under which the investment was acquired, if any.

(c) This section does not alter the legal or accounting status of an investment described by Subsection (a).
Tex. Occupations Code § 2154.304 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2154 / Section 2154.304
§ 2154.304. SEIZURE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.
Status: in_force

(a) The state fire marshal, a fire chief, a fire marshal, their deputies, or a peace officer may seize illegal fireworks. Fireworks seized in the enforcement of this chapter shall be kept in the custody of the seizing agent or the sheriff of the county in which the fireworks were seized.

(b) The owner of the seized fireworks may file an action contesting the seizure in a district court in the county in which the fireworks were seized.

(c) Not later than the 30th day after the hearing on the seizure, the court may authorize the return of part or all of the confiscated fireworks. The court shall order any fireworks not returned to be destroyed. If an action contesting the seizure is not filed by the 30th day after the seizure, the seizing agent or the sheriff shall destroy the fireworks.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4014.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4014 / Section 4014.0301
§ 4014.0301. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 92.002 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 92 / Section 92.002
§ 92.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Operations site" means a surface area of two or more acres located in whole or in part within a qualified subdivision, designated on the subdivision plat, that an owner of a possessory mineral interest may use to explore for and produce minerals.

(2) "Possessory mineral interest" means a mineral interest that includes the right to use the land surface for exploration and production of minerals.

(3) "Qualified subdivision" means a tract of land of not more than 640 acres:

(A) that is located in a county having a population in excess of 400,000, or in a county having a population in excess of 140,000 that borders a county having a population in excess of 400,000 or located on a barrier island;

(B) that has been subdivided in a manner authorized by law by the surface owners for residential, commercial, or industrial use; and

(C) that contains an operations site for each separate 80 acres within the 640-acre tract and provisions for road and pipeline easements to allow use of the operations site.

(4) "Barrier island" means an island bordering on the Gulf of Mexico and entirely surrounded by water.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5001.025 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5001 / Section 5001.025
§ 5001.025. VACANCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A vacancy in the office of a commissioner that occurs for any reason shall be filled by the remaining members of the commission except as provided by this section.

(b) If three or more vacancies in commissioners' offices occur at the same time, a special election may be called as provided by Section 62.066, Water Code.
Tex. Property Code § 70.302 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 70 / Section 70.302
§ 70.302. POSSESSION.
Status: in_force

(a) A holder of a lien under this subchapter may retain possession of the aircraft subject to the lien until the amount due is paid.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), if the holder of a lien under this subchapter relinquishes possession of the aircraft before the amount due is paid, the person may retake possession of the aircraft as provided by Section 9.609, Business & Commerce Code.

(c) The holder of a lien under this subchapter may not retake possession of the aircraft from a bona fide purchaser for value who purchases the aircraft without knowledge of the lien before the date the lien is recorded under Section 70.303.
Tex. Election Code § 61.032 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 61 / Section 61.032
§ 61.032. INTERPRETER PERMITTED.
Status: in_force

If an election officer who attempts to communicate with a voter does not understand the language used by the voter, the voter may communicate through an interpreter selected by the voter or, if the voter has not selected an interpreter, any interpreter an election officer may appoint.
Tex. Government Code § 433.007 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 433 / Section 433.007
§ 433.007. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be construed broadly to effect its intent to recognize the governor's broad power of action in the exercise of the police power of the state to provide adequate control over persons and conditions during periods of impending or actual public crisis or disaster and to provide means for local governments to protect lives and property and maintain the operation of government.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3818.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3818 / Section 3818.003
§ 3818.003. PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.
Status: in_force

The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes as provided by this chapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 173.160 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 173 / Section 173.160
§ 173.160. SUITS.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may:

(1) sue and be sued;

(2) institute and prosecute suits without giving security for costs; and

(3) appeal from a judgment without giving a supersedeas or cost bond.

(b) An action at law or in equity against the district must be brought in the county in which a principal office of the district is located, except that a suit in eminent domain must be brought in the county in which the land is located.
Tex. Family Code § 157.108 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 157 / Section 157.108
§ 157.108. CASH BOND AS PROPERTY OF RESPONDENT.
Status: in_force

A court shall treat a cash bond posted for the benefit of the respondent as the property of the respondent. A person who posts the cash bond does not have recourse in relation to an order regarding the bond other than against the respondent.
Tex. Education Code § 7.037 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 7 / Section 7.037
§ 7.037. REPORTING SCHEDULE.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent possible, the Texas Education Agency shall develop and maintain a comprehensive schedule that addresses each reporting requirement generally applicable to a school district, including requirements imposed by a state agency or entity other than the Texas Education Agency, and that specifies the date by which a school district must comply with each requirement.

(b) A state agency that requires a school district to periodically report information to that agency shall provide the Texas Education Agency with information regarding the reporting requirement as necessary to enable the Texas Education Agency to develop and maintain the schedule required by Subsection (a).

(c) The Texas Education Agency shall determine the appropriate format of the schedule required by Subsection (a) and the manner in which the schedule is made readily accessible to school districts.
Tex. Estates Code § 1101.154 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.154
§ 1101.154. APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF ESTATE FOR CERTAIN MINORS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A court may not appoint a guardian of the estate of a minor when a payment of claims is made under Chapter 1355.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1102.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1102 / Section 1102.155
§ 1102.155. DEPOSITORY OR TREASURER.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution shall designate a bank or banks in Brazoria County as the district's depository or treasurer. A designated bank serves for two years and until a successor is designated.

(b) All district money shall be secured in the manner provided for securing county funds.
Tex. Water Code § 5.051 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.051
§ 5.051. COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is created as an agency of the state.

(b) Effective January 1, 2004, a reference in law to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission is a reference to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8844.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8844 / Section 8844.153
§ 8844.153. SOIL CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT.
Status: in_force

The district may construct and maintain terraces or other structures on land in the district and may engage in or promote land treatment measures for soil conservation and improvement.
Tex. Education Code § 7.052 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 7 / Section 7.052
§ 7.052. TERM OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

The commissioner serves a term of office of four years commensurate with the term of the governor.
Tex. Occupations Code § 551.005 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 551 / Section 551.005
§ 551.005. APPLICATION OF SUNSET ACT.
Status: in_force

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the board is abolished and this subtitle expires September 1, 2033.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8079A.0104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8079A / Section 8079A.0104
§ 8079A.0104. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8079A.0103 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 as required by applicable law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8846.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8846 / Section 8846.151
§ 8846.151. TAXES.
Status: in_force

To pay the district's maintenance and operating expenses, each year the district may impose an ad valorem tax at a rate not to exceed 10 cents for each $100 of assessed valuation if a majority of the voters:

(1) approved the authority to impose the tax at the confirmation election; or

(2) approve that authority at a separate election called for that purpose by the board.
Tex. Occupations Code § 403.1025 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 403 / Section 403.1025
§ 403.1025. TERM OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

A license issued under this chapter is valid for two years.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 31.059 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 31 / Section 31.059
§ 31.059. RECEIVER'S BOOKS.
Status: repealed

(a) The receiver shall keep books in which the following shall be entered:

(1) each deposit separately; and

(2) the name of the person.

(b) The receiver shall keep letters and other vouchers filed in neat and regular order and number corresponding with the books of the office.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083, Sec. 25(128), eff. June 17, 2011.

(d) In the books of the office, the receiver shall keep separate columns indicating the amount of funds paid.

(e) On removal from office or resignation, the receiver shall turn over the books of the office, accounts, and money to the appointed successor or to the commissioner and shall receive a receipt for them.
Tex. Government Code § 614.153 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 614 / Section 614.153
§ 614.153. ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT LISTING.
Status: in_force

The service shall:

(1) establish and maintain a listing of fire departments located in this state that is accessible to each state fire agency to assist the agency in carrying out its responsibilities; and

(2) prescribe procedures necessary to implement this subchapter.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 77.003 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 77 / Section 77.003
§ 77.003. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who donates, obtains, prepares, transplants, injects, transfuses, or transfers a human body part from a living or dead human to another human or a person who assists or participates in that activity is not liable as a result of that activity except for negligence, gross negligence, or an intentional tort.

(b) The Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act (Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code) does not apply with respect to claims for damages for personal injury or death resulting or alleged to have resulted from negligence on the part of the person described in Subsection (a) of this section in connection with an activity designated in said subsection.

(c) The implied warranties of merchantability and fitness do not apply to the furnishing of human body parts by blood banks, tissue banks, or other similar organizations. For purposes of this chapter, those human body parts are not considered commodities subject to sale or barter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 507.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 507 / Section 507.001
§ 507.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Nonmanufacturing Facilities Community Right-To-Know Act.