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Tex. Local Government Code § 327.102 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 327 / Section 327.102
§ 327.102. VACANCY.
Status: in_force

A vacancy on the zoo board is filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
Tex. Local Government Code § 177.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 177 / Section 177.001
§ 177.001. CERTAIN COVERAGE AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

(a) A county or other political subdivision of this state may procure contracts insuring the political subdivision's officials, employees, and retirees or any class of the political subdivision's officials, employees, and retirees under a policy of group life, group health, accident, accidental death and dismemberment, or hospital, surgical, or medical expense insurance.

(b) The dependents of those officials, employees, and retirees may be insured under a group policy that provides:

(1) health insurance; or

(2) hospital, surgical, or medical expense insurance.
Tex. Finance Code § 35.008 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 35 / Section 35.008
§ 35.008. LIMITATION ON ACTION.
Status: in_force

The banking commissioner may not initiate an enforcement action under this subchapter later than the fifth anniversary of the date the banking commissioner discovered or reasonably should have discovered the conduct involved.
Tex. Estates Code § 257.151 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 257 / Section 257.151
§ 257.151. APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND OPENING OF ADMINISTRATION AFTER WILL ADMITTED TO PROBATE AS MUNIMENT OF TITLE.
Status: in_force

A court order admitting a will to probate as a muniment of title under this chapter does not preclude the subsequent appointment of a personal representative and opening of an administration for the testator's estate if:

(1) an application under Chapter 301 is filed not later than the fourth anniversary of the testator's death; or

(2) the administration of the testator's estate is necessary for a reason provided by Section 301.002(b).
Tex. Education Code § 61.656 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.656
§ 61.656. RULES.
Status: repealed

(a) The board shall adopt rules necessary for the administration of this subchapter.

(b) The board shall adopt rules relating to the establishment of the scholarship program under Section 61.652 of this code, including rules providing eligibility criteria and the maximum amount of any scholarship, and rules relating to the establishment and administration of the loan repayment program under Section 61.654 of this code, including rules providing eligibility criteria and the maximum amount of loan repayment available.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1034 (S.B. 25), Sec. 9(2), eff. June 18, 2023.

(d) The board shall distribute information about the scholarship program and loan repayment program established under this subchapter to:

(1) employers of registered nurses or licensed vocational nurses;

(2) associations of employers;

(3) schools and educational programs for registered nurses or licensed vocational nurses; and

(4) professional associations of registered nurses or licensed vocational nurses.

(e) The rules adopted under this section must provide that not more than 10 percent of the total amount of scholarships or repayment assistance awarded under a program established under this subchapter in a year may be awarded to persons enrolled in, or for the repayment of student loans for education received at, as applicable to the program, a nonprofit college or university described by Section 61.651(1)(C).
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 292E.156 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 292E / Section 292E.156
§ 292E.156. INTEREST AND PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

The county may impose and collect interest and penalties on delinquent mandatory payments assessed under this chapter in any amount that does not exceed the maximum amount authorized for other delinquent payments owed to the county.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2151.103 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2151 / Section 2151.103
§ 2151.103. ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The association may assess authorized insurers to provide money to operate the association.

(b) The amount assessed against an authorized insurer must be in proportion to the insurer's writing of automobile liability insurance in this state.

(c) The association may bring an action to collect an assessment against an authorized insurer that does not pay the assessment within a reasonable time. In addition, the association may report to the commissioner an authorized insurer's failure to pay the assessment to the association. The commissioner may institute a disciplinary action against the insurer under Chapter 82.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 1003.053 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 1003 / Section 1003.053
§ 1003.053. PATIENT ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

A patient is eligible to access and use an investigational stem cell treatment under this subchapter if:

(1) the patient has a severe chronic disease or terminal illness listed in the rules adopted under Section 1003.052 and attested to by the patient's treating physician; and

(2) the patient's physician:

(A) in consultation with the patient, has considered all other treatment options currently approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and determined that those treatment options are unavailable or unlikely to alleviate the significant impairment or severe pain associated with the severe chronic disease or terminal illness; and

(B) has recommended or prescribed in writing that the patient use a specific class of investigational stem cell treatment.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8845.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8845 / Section 8845.111
§ 8845.111. STUDIES AND SURVEYS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may have a professional engineer conduct studies and surveys of the groundwater and surface water supplies in the district and the facilities available for use in the conservation, preservation, protection, recharge, and prevention of waste and pollution of those water resources.

(b) A professional engineer may determine the quantities of groundwater and surface water available in the district.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 103.003 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 103 / Section 103.003
§ 103.003. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Commission" means the Health and Human Services Commission.

(1-a) "Day activity and health services facility" means a facility that provides services under a day activity and health services program on a daily or regular basis but not overnight to four or more elderly persons or persons with disabilities who are not related by blood, marriage, or adoption to the owner of the facility.

(2) "Day activity and health services program" means a structured, comprehensive program that is designed to meet the needs of adults with functional impairments through an individual plan of care by providing health, social, and related support services in a protective setting.

(3) "Department" means the Department of Aging and Disability Services.

(4) "Elderly person" means a person 65 years of age or older.

(4-a) "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.

(4-b) "Facility" means a day activity and health services facility.

(5) "Person with a disability" means a person whose functioning is sufficiently impaired to require frequent medical attention, counseling, physical therapy, therapeutic or corrective equipment, or another person's attendance and supervision.

(6) "Person" means an individual, corporation, or association.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 341.046 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 341 / Section 341.046
§ 341.046. NONAPPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER F.
Status: in_force

Subchapter F does not apply to this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1064.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1064 / Section 1064.108
§ 1064.108. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property located in district territory if the interest is necessary for the district to exercise a power, right, or privilege conferred by this chapter.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.

(c) In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:

(1) pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;

(2) provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or

(3) provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or petition for review.
Tex. Insurance Code § 7001.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 7001 / Section 7001.001
§ 7001.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Discount health care program" means a business arrangement or contract in which an entity, in exchange for fees, dues, charges, or other consideration, offers its members access to discounts on health care services provided by health care providers. The term does not include an insurance policy, certificate of coverage, or other product otherwise regulated by the department or a self-funded or self-insured employee benefit plan.

(2) "Discount health care program operator" means a person who, in exchange for fees, dues, charges, or other consideration, operates a discount health care program and contracts with providers, provider networks, or other discount health care program operators to offer access to health care services at a discount and determines the charge to members.

(3) "Health care services" includes physician care, inpatient care, hospital surgical services, emergency services, ambulance services, laboratory services, audiology services, dental services, vision services, mental health services, substance abuse services, chiropractic services, and podiatry services, and the provision of medical equipment and supplies, including prescription drugs.

(4) "Marketer" means a person who sells or distributes, or offers to sell or distribute, a discount health care program, including a private label entity that places its name on and markets or distributes a discount health care program, but does not operate a discount health care program.

(5) "Member" means a person who pays fees, dues, charges, or other consideration for the right to participate in a discount health care program.

(6) "Program operator" means a discount health plan program operator.

(7) "Provider" means a person who is licensed or otherwise authorized to provide health care services in this state.
Tex. Education Code § 51.928 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.928
§ 51.928. WRITTEN CONTRACTS OR AGREEMENTS BETWEEN CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "governing board" and "institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003 of this code.

(b) A written contract or agreement for the furnishing of resources or services that is between institutions of higher education with a common governing board is not subject to the requirements of Chapter 771, Government Code, if the governing board has adopted rules providing for governing board review and approval of those contracts.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1056.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1056 / Section 1056.103
§ 1056.103. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital or hospital system.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1090.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1090 / Section 1090.201
§ 1090.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district for any purpose relating to:

(1) the purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, or renovation of buildings or improvements; and

(2) equipping buildings or improvements for hospital purposes.
Tex. Education Code § 55.1735 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 55 / Section 55.1735
§ 55.1735. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM; ADDITIONAL BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the University of North Texas System may issue in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board bonds for the following institutions not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts to finance projects specified as follows:

(1) the University of North Texas, $52,933,750 to construct a science building and to develop the campus and facilities of the University of North Texas System Center at Dallas at the location to become the University of North Texas at Dallas; and

(2) the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, $27.5 million to construct a biotechnology center and school of public health building.

(b) The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of the University of North Texas or the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, including student tuition charges. The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.

(c) If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds between the University of North Texas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for the University of North Texas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth to carry out their duties and purposes.

(d) Any portion of the proceeds of bonds authorized by this section for one or more specified projects at an institution that is not required for the specified projects may be used to renovate existing structures and facilities at the institution.

(e) The board may not issue bonds under Subsection (a)(1) for the University of North Texas at Dallas before September 1, 2003.
Tex. Education Code § 51.929 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.929
§ 51.929. PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN EXTENSIONS OF CREDIT BY CERTAIN RETAIL STORES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this section, a retail store that is owned or operated by an institution of higher education may not enter into a transaction for the sale or lease of goods or services in which the institution extends the credit of the state to the obligor.

(b) This section does not apply to an extension of credit to a student for the purchase of books or other educational supplies if the credit may be offset against undistributed grant or loan funds that are held by the institution for the student or that the institution is entitled to receive on behalf of the student. The institution may not withhold grant or loan funds to require the student to purchase books or educational supplies from a store that it owns or operates.

(c) In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003 of this code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1121.302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1121 / Section 1121.302
§ 1121.302. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter by publishing a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks.

(b) The first publication must appear not later than the 30th day before the date set for the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1073.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1073 / Section 1073.102
§ 1073.102. RESTRICTION ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAXATION AND DEBT.
Status: in_force

A political subdivision that is located within the district or that has the same boundaries as the district may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care.
Tex. Election Code § 127.005 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 127 / Section 127.005
§ 127.005. PRESIDING JUDGE OF COUNTING STATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority appointing the presiding judges to serve in an election shall appoint a presiding judge of each central counting station operating in the election.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by this section, the eligibility requirements prescribed by this code for precinct presiding judges apply to a presiding judge of a central counting station. To be eligible to serve as a judge under this section, a person must be a qualified voter of the political subdivision served by the authority adopting the voting system. The general custodian of election records and employees of the custodian are eligible to serve as a judge under this section notwithstanding the custodian's status as a candidate or officeholder.

(c) The presiding judge shall maintain order at the counting station and has the same authority as a precinct presiding judge in that respect and in the administration of oaths. The presiding judge may confer with and advise the manager or tabulation supervisor on any activity at the counting station.

(d) The presiding judge is entitled to compensation at the same rate as a precinct presiding judge, except that the counting station judge is entitled to a minimum compensation of five hours' pay regardless of the amount of time worked.

(e) For an election in which election judges appointed under Section 32.002 serve, the presiding judge and an alternate presiding judge shall be appointed for each central counting station operating in the election in the same manner as a presiding judge and alternate presiding judge under Section 32.002.

(f) An alternate presiding judge appointed under Subsection (e) serves:

(1) as presiding judge for the counting station if the regularly appointed presiding judge cannot serve; or

(2) in another position established under this subchapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 623.385 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 623 / Section 623.385
§ 623.385. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A permit issued under this subchapter must include:

(1) the name of the applicant;

(2) the date of issuance;

(3) the signature of the designated agent for the City of Laredo;

(4) a statement of the kind of cargo being transported, the maximum weight and dimensions of the equipment, and the kind and weight of each commodity to be transported;

(5) a statement:

(A) that the gross weight of the vehicle for which a permit is issued may not exceed 125,000 pounds; and

(B) of any other condition on which the permit is issued;

(6) a statement that the cargo may be transported in Webb County only over the roadways described by or designated under Section 623.382;

(7) a statement that the permit does not authorize the transportation of the cargo on an interstate highway; and

(8) the location where the cargo was loaded.

(b) The City of Laredo shall report to the department all permits issued under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1082.061 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1082 / Section 1082.061
§ 1082.061. ASSISTANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR; ATTORNEY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint qualified persons as:

(1) the assistant district administrator; and

(2) the attorney for the district.

(b) The assistant district administrator and the attorney for the district serve at the will of the board and are entitled to the compensation determined by the board.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.259 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.259
§ 91.259. DAMAGE TO STORAGE FACILITY; DISABLING A SAFETY DEVICE.
Status: in_force

A person may not:

(1) intentionally damage or destroy a storage facility; or

(2) disable a safety device in a storage facility except to:

(A) repair, maintain, test, or replace the device; or

(B) conduct other activities that are reasonably necessary for the safe operation of the storage facility.
Tex. Family Code § 262.302 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 262 / Section 262.302
§ 262.302. ACCEPTING POSSESSION OF CERTAIN ABANDONED CHILDREN.
Status: in_force

(a) A designated emergency infant care provider shall, without a court order, take possession of a child who appears to be 60 days old or younger if:

(1) the child is voluntarily delivered to the provider by the child's parent by:

(A) leaving the child with an employee of the provider; or

(B) placing the child in a newborn safety device located inside the provider's facilities; and

(2) the parent did not express an intent to return for the child.

(b) A designated emergency infant care provider who takes possession of a child under this section has no legal duty to detain or pursue the parent and may not do so unless the child appears to have been abused or neglected. The designated emergency infant care provider has no legal duty to ascertain the parent's identity and the parent may remain anonymous. However, the parent may be given a form for voluntary disclosure of the child's medical facts and history.

(c) A designated emergency infant care provider who takes possession of a child under this section shall perform any act necessary to protect the physical health or safety of the child. The designated emergency infant care provider is not liable for damages related to the provider's taking possession of, examining, or treating the child, except for damages related to the provider's negligence.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3879.302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3879 / Section 3879.302
§ 3879.302. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TAX CODE PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, Subtitles A and B, Title 2, Tax Code, and Chapter 151, Tax Code, apply to taxes imposed under this subchapter and to the administration and enforcement of those taxes in the same manner that those laws apply to state taxes.

(b) Chapter 321, Tax Code, relating to municipal sales and use taxes, applies to the application, collection, change, and administration of a sales and use tax imposed under this subchapter to the extent consistent with this chapter, as if references in Chapter 321, Tax Code, to a municipality referred to the district and references to a governing body referred to the board.

(c) Sections 321.106, 321.401, 321.402, 321.403, 321.404, 321.406, 321.409, 321.506, 321.507, and 321.508, Tax Code, do not apply to a tax imposed under this subchapter.
Tex. Tax Code § 33.55 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 33 / Section 33.55
§ 33.55. EFFECT OF JUDGMENT ON ACCRUAL OF PENALTIES AND INTEREST.
Status: in_force

A judgment for delinquent taxes does not affect the accrual after the date of the judgment of penalties and interest under this chapter on the taxes included in the judgment.
Tex. Education Code § 55.1712 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 55 / Section 55.1712
§ 55.1712. TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of regents of The Texas A&M University System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, enlarge, and equip property, buildings, structures, facilities, roads, and related infrastructure for Texas A&M International University.

(b) The board may finance those items listed under Subsection (a) of this section through the issuance of bonds under this subchapter and in accordance with its existing system-wide revenue financing program. The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the aggregate amount of student tuition charges required or authorized by law to be imposed on students enrolled at Texas A&M International University. The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.

(c) Bonds issued under this section may not be issued in an aggregate principal amount exceeding $30 million.