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Tex. Government Code § 782.009 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 782 / Section 782.009
§ 782.009. FUNCTIONS OF COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) A commission shall, with respect to its cultural basin:

(1) foster surveys and studies to provide information for the preparation of plans and programs for the development of the cultural basin;

(2) advise and assist the governor in coordinating councils of government to maximize benefits from the expenditure of federal, state, and local funds;

(3) promote increased private investment in the cultural basin;

(4) prepare legislative and other recommendations for short-range and long-range programs and projects;

(5) develop, on a continuing basis, comprehensive and coordinated plans and programs for the cultural basin and establish priorities among these plans and programs, considering other federal, state, regional, and local plans;

(6) conduct and sponsor investigations, research, and studies, including an inventory and analysis of the resources of the cultural basin;

(7) in cooperation with federal, state, regional, and local agencies, sponsor demonstration projects to foster cultural basin productivity and growth;

(8) in cooperation with the agency involved, review and study federal, state, regional, and local public and private programs and recommend modifications or additions that increase the programs' effectiveness in the cultural basin;

(9) formulate and recommend interstate compacts and other forms of interstate cooperation;

(10) formulate and recommend international agreements between the United States and Mexico that have significant impact on the economy or delivery of services to the people of this state; and

(11) establish and use citizen input, advisory councils, and public conferences for the consideration of problems and solutions for the cultural basin.

(b) A commission may make recommendations to the legislature and to appropriate local officials regarding:

(1) the expenditure of funds by federal, state, and local agencies in the cultural basin in the areas of:

(A) natural resources;

(B) agriculture;

(C) education;

(D) training;

(E) health and welfare;

(F) transportation;

(G) recreation;

(H) public works; and

(I) other areas related to the purposes of this chapter; and

(2) additional state legislation or administrative actions necessary to further the purposes of this chapter.

(c) This chapter does not authorize a commission to approve or disapprove funding to a county, city, or council of government.
Tex. Water Code § 13.181 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.181
§ 13.181. POWER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE; RATE REGULATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for the provisions of Section 13.192, this subchapter shall apply only to a utility and shall not be applied to municipalities, counties, districts, or water supply or sewer service corporations.

(b) Subject to this chapter, the utility commission has all authority and power of the state to ensure compliance with the obligations of utilities under this chapter. For this purpose the regulatory authority may fix and regulate rates of utilities, including rules and regulations for determining the classification of customers and services and for determining the applicability of rates. A rule or order of the regulatory authority may not conflict with the rulings of any federal regulatory body. The utility commission may adopt rules which authorize a utility which is permitted under Section 13.242(c) to provide service without a certificate of public convenience and necessity to request or implement a rate increase and operate according to rules, regulations, and standards of service other than those otherwise required under this chapter provided that rates are just and reasonable for customers and the utility and that service is safe, adequate, efficient, and reasonable.
Tex. Tax Code § 171.561 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 171 / Section 171.561
§ 171.561. APPLICATION FOR CREDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) A taxable entity must apply for a credit under this subchapter on or with the tax report for which the credit is claimed and submit with the application a copy of the allocation certificate issued in connection with the qualified development and any other information required by the comptroller.

(b) The comptroller shall adopt a form for the application for the credit. A taxable entity must use the form to apply for the credit.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9013.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9013 / Section 9013.203
§ 9013.203. PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENT OR TAXATION.
Status: in_force

The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on a project or any part of a project.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 281 / Section 281.004
§ 281.004. BALLOT PROPOSITIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (a-1) or (b), the ballot for an election under this chapter shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "The creation of a hospital district and the levy of a tax not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 of the taxable value of property taxable by the district."

(a-1) The ballot for an election under this chapter held in a county with a population of more than 1.2 million that is not included in the boundaries of a hospital district before September 1, 2003, shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "The creation of a hospital district and the levy of a tax not to exceed 25 cents on each $100 of the taxable value of property taxable by the district."

(b) If the county or a municipality in the county has any outstanding bonds issued for hospital purposes, the ballot for an election under this chapter shall contain the proposition prescribed by Subsection (a) or (a-1), as appropriate, followed by ", and the assumption by the district of all outstanding bonds previously issued for hospital purposes by __________ County and by any municipality in the county."
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.046 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 281 / Section 281.046
§ 281.046. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY FOR MEDICAL AID AND HOSPITAL CARE.
Status: in_force

Beginning on the date on which taxes are collected for the district, the district assumes full responsibility for furnishing medical and hospital care for indigent and needy persons residing in the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 312.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 312 / Section 312.001
§ 312.001. FINDING; PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The legislature finds that the clinical education of medical and dental students, interns, residents, and fellows attending a medical and dental unit or a supported medical or dental school and the provision of patient care to public hospitals can be more effectively and economically undertaken if those institutions and hospitals coordinate and cooperate, rather than compete, in their common endeavors.

(b) The purpose of this chapter is to authorize coordination and cooperation between medical and dental units, supported medical or dental schools, and public hospitals and to remove impediments to that coordination and cooperation in order to:

(1) enhance the education of students, interns, residents, and fellows attending a medical and dental unit or a supported medical or dental school;

(2) enhance patient care; and

(3) avoid any waste of public money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8017A.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8017A / Section 8017A.0202
§ 8017A.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Mark Arce;

(2) Houyshar Moarefi;

(3) Neil Aussenberg;

(4) Russell Chun; and

(5) Kelsey Olsen.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8017A.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8017A.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8017A.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Election Code § 61.008 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 61 / Section 61.008
§ 61.008. UNLAWFULLY INFLUENCING VOTER.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person indicates to a voter in a polling place by word, sign, or gesture how the person desires the voter to vote or not vote.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.253 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.253
§ 32.253. ASSET DISREGARD.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent allowed by the federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (Pub. L. No. 109-171) and other federal law, the executive commissioner, in adopting rules and standards governing the medical assistance program, shall allow for dollar-for-dollar asset disregard in determining eligibility for medical assistance for an individual receiving long-term care services if the individual is or was covered by a long-term care benefit plan providing coverage for long-term care that meets the applicable minimum benefit standards of the commissioner of the Texas Department of Insurance under Subchapter C, Chapter 1651, Insurance Code, and other requirements for approval under the partnership for long-term care program.

(b) The commission may not consider the resources of an individual who has used all or part of the individual's benefits under an approved plan to the extent those resources are the subject of a dollar-for-dollar asset disregard in determining:

(1) eligibility for medical assistance under the medical assistance program;

(2) the amount of medical assistance provided; or

(3) any subsequent recovery by this state from the individual's estate for medical assistance provided to the individual.

(c) The commission may not provide to an individual eligible for medical assistance under this section those medical assistance services covered under the medical assistance program that are also covered by the individual's benefits under the approved plan until the individual has fully exhausted the individual's benefits under the plan.
Tex. Estates Code § 355.061 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 355 / Section 355.061
§ 355.061.
Status: in_force

Sec. 355.061. ALLOWING BARRED CLAIM PROHIBITED: COURT DISAPPROVAL. (a) A personal representative may not allow a claim for money against a decedent or the decedent's estate if a suit on the claim is barred:

(1) under Section 355.060, 355.064, or 355.201(b); or

(2) by an applicable general statute of limitation.

(b) A claim for money that is allowed by the personal representative shall be disapproved if the court is satisfied that the claim is barred, including because the limitation has run.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1102.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1102 / Section 1102.205
§ 1102.205. REVENUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue revenue bonds to purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings, sites, or improvements for district purposes.

(b) The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenue derived from the operation of the district's hospital system.

(c) The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of district property.

(d) The bonds must be issued in the manner provided by Sections 264.042, 264.043, 264.046, 264.047, 264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7998.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7998 / Section 7998.104
§ 7998.104. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Family Code § 157.3145 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 157 / Section 157.3145
§ 157.3145. SERVICE ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Service of a child support lien notice on a financial institution relating to property held by the institution in the name of, or in behalf of, an obligor is governed by Section 59.008, Finance Code, if the institution is subject to that law, or may be delivered to the registered agent, the institution's main business office in this state, or another address provided by the institution under Section 231.307.

(b) A financial institution doing business in this state shall comply with the notice of lien and levy under this section regardless of whether the institution's corporate headquarters is located in this state.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.1241 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.1241
§ 152.1241. IRION COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The juvenile board of Irion County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Irion County.

(b) The commissioners court may pay the juvenile board members additional annual compensation set by the commissioners court at not more than $1,200, payable in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.

(c) Sections 152.0002, 152.0003, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Irion County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8252.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8252 / Section 8252.201
§ 8252.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Sections 8252.101 and 8252.102.

(b) The district may not issue bonds to finance projects authorized by Section 8252.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.

(c) Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8252.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 454.105 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 454 / Section 454.105
§ 454.105. EMPLOYEES; DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may request the executive council to assign administrative and clerical employees as necessary to carry out the board's functions.

(b) The board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the board and the management responsibilities of the director and staff of the executive council.
Tex. Education Code § 55.1754 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 55 / Section 55.1754
§ 55.1754. TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM; ADDITIONAL BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the Texas State University System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for projects to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board for the following institutions not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified as follows:

(1) Lamar University, $4,500,000 for renovations and additions to the Lucas Engineering Building;

(2) Lamar State College--Orange, $1,837,280 for Hibernia Bank Building acquisition and renovation;

(3) Lamar State College--Port Arthur, $1,849,500 for a computer/learning center;

(4) Texas State University:

(A) $42,700,000 for an undergraduate academic center; and

(B) $36 million for facilities for the Round Rock Higher Education Center in Williamson County (phase II); and

(5) Sam Houston State University, $10 million for the construction of a center for the performing arts (phase I).

(b) The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of an institution, branch, or entity of the Texas State University System, 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 among institutions, branches, and entities of the Texas State University System to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 63.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 63 / Section 63.002
§ 63.002. NOT AN ENTITLEMENT.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not establish an entitlement to assistance in obtaining health benefits for a child.
Tex. Transportation Code § 724.018 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 724 / Section 724.018
§ 724.018. FURNISHING INFORMATION CONCERNING TEST RESULTS.
Status: in_force

On the request of a person who has given a specimen at the request of a peace officer, full information concerning the analysis of the specimen shall be made available to the person or the person's attorney.
Tex. Education Code § 54.015 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.015
§ 54.015. BILLING AND NOTIFICATION FOR TUITION.
Status: in_force

For billing and catalogue purposes, each governing board shall accumulate all the tuition that it charges under this chapter into one tuition charge.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1063.303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1063 / Section 1063.303
§ 1063.303. ELECTION DATE.
Status: in_force

An election under this subchapter shall be held on the earlier of the following dates that occurs at least 90 days after the date on which the election is ordered:

(1) the uniform election date in May; or

(2) the date of the general election for state and county officers.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 73.054 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 73 / Section 73.054
§ 73.054. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies to a claim for relief, however characterized, from damages arising out of harm to personal reputation caused by the false content of a publication.

(b) This subchapter applies to all publications, including writings, broadcasts, oral communications, electronic transmissions, or other forms of transmitting information.
Tex. Education Code § 72.05 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 72 / Section 72.05
§ 72.05. BOARD MAY ACCEPT GRANTS AND GIFTS.
Status: in_force

The board of regents may accept and administer, on terms and conditions satisfactory to it, grants or gifts of property, including real estate or money, or any part of existing junior college facilities that may be tendered to it in aid of the planning, establishment, conduct, and operation of The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, and in aid of research and teaching at the university. The board of regents may accept from the federal government or any foundation, trust fund, corporation, or individual donations, gifts, and grants, including real estate, buildings, libraries, laboratories, apparatus, equipment, records, or money for the use and benefit of the university.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2172.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2172 / Section 2172.002
§ 2172.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter, other than Section 2172.005, applies to an eligible surplus lines insurer.

(b) This chapter does not apply to an insurance policy issued under and in accordance with:

(1) Chapter 2153, 2171, or 2201; or

(2) Section 706.002, 2152.003, or 4055.154.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 484.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 484 / Section 484.002
§ 484.002. PROHIBITED ACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if in the course of business the person knowingly produces, distributes, sells, or offers for sale a mislabeled abusable synthetic substance.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor, except that the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the actor has previously been convicted of an offense under this section or of an offense under Section 32.42(b)(4), Penal Code, and the adulterated or mislabeled commodity was an abusable synthetic substance.

(c) If conduct constituting an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under another provision of law, the person may be prosecuted under either this section or the other provision.
Tex. Labor Code § 212.204 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 212 / Section 212.204
§ 212.204. FILING OF ACTION.
Status: in_force

An action under this subchapter must be filed:

(1) in the county of the claimant's residence; or

(2) if the claimant is not a resident of this state, in:

(A) Travis County;

(B) the county in this state in which the claimant's last employer has its principal place of business; or

(C) the county of the claimant's last residence in this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 504.2525 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 504 / Section 504.2525
§ 504.2525. SUMMARY LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR CERTIFICATION SUSPENSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall suspend the license, registration, or certification issued by the department of a license, registration, or certification holder if the department receives written notice from the Department of Public Safety or another law enforcement agency that the license, registration, or certification holder has been charged, indicted, placed on deferred adjudication, community supervision, or probation, or convicted of an offense described by Section 504.1525.

(b) To initiate a proceeding to take action under Subsection (a), the department must serve notice on the license, registration, or certification holder. The notice must:

(1) state the grounds for summary suspension; and

(2) be personally served on the license, registration, or certification holder or sent to the license, registration, or certification holder by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the license, registration, or certification holder's mailing address as it appears in the department's records.

(c) The suspension is effective at the time notice is served. The license, registration, or certification holder is entitled to appeal the suspension as provided by Section 504.255.