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Tex. Occupations Code § 204.301 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 204 / Section 204.301
§ 204.301. DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 204.305, on a determination that an applicant or license holder committed an act described in Section 204.302, 204.303, or 204.304, the physician assistant board by order shall take any of the following actions:

(1) deny the person's application for a license or license renewal or revoke the person's license or other authorization;

(2) require the person to submit to the care, counseling, or treatment of a health care practitioner designated by the physician assistant board;

(3) stay enforcement of an order and place the person on probation;

(4) require the person to complete additional training;

(5) suspend, limit, or restrict the person's license, including:

(A) limiting the practice of the person to, or excluding from the practice, one or more specified activities of the practice as a physician assistant; or

(B) stipulating periodic physician assistant board review;

(6) assess an administrative penalty against the person under Section 204.351;

(7) order the person to perform public service; or

(8) administer a public reprimand.

(b) If the physician assistant board stays enforcement of an order and places a person on probation, the board retains the right to vacate the probationary stay and enforce the original order for noncompliance with the terms of probation or impose any other remedial measure or sanction authorized by this section.

(c) The physician assistant board may restore or reissue a license or remove any disciplinary or corrective measure that the board has imposed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8000.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8000 / Section 8000.051
§ 8000.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 8000.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1001.151 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.151
§ 1001.151. PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall employ clerical or other assistants as necessary to perform the board's work.

(b) A salary paid under this section may not exceed the salary paid for similar work in other departments.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 81.01002 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.01002
§ 81.01002. CHAIRMAN.
Status: in_force

The commissioners shall elect one commissioner as the chairman.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1063.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1063 / Section 1063.206
§ 1063.206. REVENUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue revenue bonds or certificates of obligation or may incur or assume any other debt only if authorized by a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose. This subsection does not apply to refunding bonds or other debt incurred solely to refinance an outstanding debt.

(b) The board may issue revenue bonds to:

(1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for health care or hospital purposes; or

(2) acquire sites to be used for health care or hospital purposes.

(c) 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 or health care facilities.

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

(e) The bonds must be issued in the manner and in accordance with the procedures and requirements prescribed by Sections 264.042, 264.043, 264.046, 264.047, 264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.
Tex. Utilities Code § 163.077 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 163 / Section 163.077
§ 163.077. ELECTION FOR ADDITION OF PUBLIC ENTITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Public entities may not adopt concurrent ordinances under Section 163.076 adding a participating public entity unless the addition has been approved by a majority of the qualified voters of the additional public entity at an election called and held for that purpose.

(b) Notice of an election under this section shall be given in accordance with Section 1251.003, Government Code. The election shall be called and held in accordance with:

(1) the Election Code;

(2) Chapter 1251, Government Code; and

(3) this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 863.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 863 / Section 863.001
§ 863.001. CREDIT FOR CURRENT SERVICE.
Status: in_force

A member is entitled to receive credit in the pension system for each month of qualified service for which the system receives the contributions required by this subtitle.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 52.091 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 52 / Section 52.091
§ 52.091. REFUND OF LEASE MONEY IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
Status: in_force

A lessee under this subchapter is entitled to a refund of all money paid for bonus, delay rentals, and other fees for the reasons and in the manner provided in Section 52.030 of this code.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 35.07 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 35 / Section 35.07
§ 35.07. UNAUTHORIZED REPRESENTATION.
Status: in_force

An agent in soliciting or taking orders for the sale of liquor may not represent that the agent is an agent of any person other than the person who employs the agent or who has authorized the agent to represent the person.
Tex. Utilities Code § 163.068 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 163 / Section 163.068
§ 163.068. BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES.
Status: in_force

(a) The agency may issue bond anticipation notes:

(1) for any purpose for which the agency may issue bonds; or

(2) to refund previously issued bond anticipation notes or nonnegotiable purchase money notes.

(b) Bond anticipation notes are subject to the limitations and conditions prescribed by this subchapter for bonds.

(c) The agency may contract with purchasers of bond anticipation notes that the proceeds of one or more series of bonds will be used to pay or refund the notes.
Tex. Utilities Code § 252.007 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 252 / Section 252.007
§ 252.007. ABANDONED POLE ATTACHMENTS; REMOVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A cable operator shall remove the operator's abandoned pole attachment from an electric cooperative's pole not later than the 60th day after the date the cable operator receives from the electric cooperative a written request for removal of the pole attachment. A cable operator may request an electric cooperative to extend for a reasonable period the 60-day period prescribed by this section at any time before the 60-day period expires. The request for an extension must be in writing. The electric cooperative may grant a cable operator a reasonable extension of time to remove an abandoned attachment.

(b) If a cable operator does not remove a pole attachment for which a request for removal was made under Subsection (a) before the expiration of the period described by that subsection or before the expiration of an extended period granted by the electric cooperative, the electric cooperative may remove, use, sell, or dispose of the pole attachment at the cable operator's expense.

(c) An electric cooperative may require that a cable operator post a security instrument in an amount reasonably sufficient to cover the potential cost to the electric cooperative of removal and disposal of abandoned pole attachments.

(d) A cable operator shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the electric cooperative and the cooperative's members, directors, officers, agents, and employees from and against all liability for the removal, use, sale, or disposal of abandoned pole attachments, except for personal injury or property damage arising from the gross negligence or wilful misconduct of the electric cooperative during the removal and disposal process.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8432.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8432 / Section 8432.202
§ 8432.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 466.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 466 / Section 466.003
§ 466.003. EXCLUSION OF COCAINE.
Status: in_force

Cocaine is excluded for the purpose of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8101.258 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8101 / Section 8101.258
§ 8101.258. ADDITIONAL SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds, including refunding bonds, payable partly or wholly from a pledge of revenue authorized by this subchapter may be additionally secured by a mortgage lien on physical properties of the authority and all franchises, easements, water rights and appropriation permits, leases, contracts, and all rights appurtenant to those properties, vesting in the trustee under the trust indenture the power to:

(1) sell the properties for payment of the debt;

(2) operate the properties; and

(3) take any other action to secure the bonds.

(b) A purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust:

(1) is the absolute owner of the properties and facilities purchased; and

(2) is entitled to maintain and operate those properties and facilities.
Tex. Utilities Code § 121.004 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 121 / Section 121.004
§ 121.004. TRANSPORTATION OF GAS SOLELY FOR INTERSTATE COMMERCE EXCLUDED.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 121.001(a)(2), a person is not a gas utility if the person certifies to the railroad commission that the person transports natural or synthetic gas, for sale, for hire, or otherwise, solely in, or in the vicinity of, the field or fields where the gas is produced, to another person for transportation or sale in interstate commerce.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8508.0254 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8508 / Section 8508.0254
§ 8508.0254. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding obligations issued under this chapter.

(b) Refunding bonds may be issued in the manner provided by Chapter 1207, Government Code.
Tex. Penal Code § 47.09 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 47 / Section 47.09
§ 47.09. OTHER DEFENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) It is a defense to prosecution under this chapter that the conduct:

(1) was authorized under:

(A) Chapter 2001, Occupations Code;

(B) Chapter 2002, Occupations Code;

(C) Chapter 2004, Occupations Code;

(D) Subtitle A-1, Title 13, Occupations Code (Texas Racing Act); or

(E) Chapter 280, Finance Code;

(2) consisted entirely of participation in the state lottery authorized by Chapter 466, Government Code; or

(3) was a necessary incident to the operation of the state lottery and was directly or indirectly authorized by:

(A) Chapter 466, Government Code;

(B) the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; or

(C) the executive director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

(b) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Sections 47.04, 47.06(a), and 47.06(c) that the gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia is aboard an ocean-going vessel that enters the territorial waters of this state to call at a port in this state if:

(1) before the vessel enters the territorial waters of this state, the district attorney or, if there is no district attorney, the county attorney for the county in which the port is located receives notice of the existence of the device, equipment, or paraphernalia on board the vessel and of the anticipated dates on which the vessel will enter and leave the territorial waters of this state;

(2) at all times while the vessel is in the territorial waters of this state all devices, equipment, or paraphernalia are disabled, electronically or by another method, from a remote and secured area of the vessel in a manner that allows only the master or crew of the vessel to remove any disabling device;

(3) at all times while the vessel is in the territorial waters of this state any disabling device is not removed except for the purposes of inspecting or repairing the device, equipment, or paraphernalia; and

(4) the device, equipment, or paraphernalia is not used for gambling or other gaming purposes while the vessel is in the territorial waters of this state.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1218.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1218 / Section 1218.001
§ 1218.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "elective abortion" means an abortion, as defined by Section 245.002, Health and Safety Code, other than an abortion performed due to a medical emergency as defined by Section 171.002, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8834.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8834 / Section 8834.053
§ 8834.053. OFFICIAL BOARD ACTIONS.
Status: in_force

The affirmative vote of a majority of the directors is required for any official board action.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8452.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8452 / Section 8452.052
§ 8452.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) J. T. Hall;

(2) Paul White;

(3) Christopher Thomas;

(4) Antoinette Hanson; and

(5) Shane Herzog.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8452.003; 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 8452.003 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 8452.003; 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. Agriculture Code § 13.029 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 13 / Section 13.029
§ 13.029. EXEMPTION OF WEIGHING OR MEASURING DEVICES.
Status: repealed

(a) The department by rule may exempt a weighing or measuring device from a requirement established by this chapter if the department determines that imposing or enforcing the requirement:

(1) is not cost-effective for the department;

(2) is not feasible with current resources or standards; or

(3) will not substantially benefit or protect consumers.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1219 (S.B. 2119), Sec. 10, eff. June 14, 2019.
Tex. Education Code § 29.1533 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 29 / Section 29.1533
§ 29.1533. ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

Before establishing a new prekindergarten program, a school district shall consider the possibility of sharing use of an existing Head Start or other child-care program site as a prekindergarten site.
Tex. Transportation Code § 547.616 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 547 / Section 547.616
§ 547.616. RADAR INTERFERENCE DEVICES; OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "radar interference device" means a device, a mechanism, an instrument, or equipment that is designed, manufactured, used, or intended to be used to interfere with, scramble, disrupt, or otherwise cause to malfunction a radar or laser device used to measure the speed of a motor vehicle by a law enforcement agency of this state or a political subdivision of this state, including a "radar jamming device," "jammer," "scrambler," or "diffuser." The term does not include a ham radio, band radio, or similar electronic device.

(b) A person, other than a law enforcement officer in the discharge of the officer's official duties, may not use, attempt to use, install, operate, or attempt to operate a radar interference device in a motor vehicle operated by the person.

(c) A person may not purchase, sell, or offer for sale a radar interference device to be used in a manner described by Subsection (b).

(d) A person who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Government Code § 434.101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 434 / Section 434.101
§ 434.101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Commission" means the Texas Veterans Commission.

(2) "State electronic Internet portal" has the meaning assigned by Section 2054.003.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 46C.002 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 46C / Section 46C.002
§ 46C.002. MAXIMUM PERIOD OF COMMITMENT DETERMINED BY MAXIMUM TERM FOR OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person acquitted by reason of insanity may not be committed to a mental hospital or other inpatient or residential care facility or ordered to receive outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision under Subchapter F for a cumulative period that exceeds the maximum term provided by law for the offense for which the acquitted person was tried.

(b) On expiration of that maximum term, the acquitted person may be further confined in a mental hospital or other inpatient or residential care facility or ordered to receive outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision only under civil commitment proceedings.
Tex. Election Code § 221.015 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 221 / Section 221.015
§ 221.015. RIGHT TO OCCUPY OFFICE INVOLVED IN CONTEST.
Status: in_force

(a) If the official result of a contested election shows that the contestee won, on qualifying as provided by law the contestee is entitled to occupy the office after the beginning of the term for which the election was held, pending the determination of the contest. If the final judgment does not change the official result, the contestee is entitled to continue in office without again qualifying for the office.

(b) If a final judgment declaring the contestant elected is rendered after the beginning of the term for which the contested election was held, on qualifying as provided by law the contestant shall assume office as soon as practicable after the judgment becomes final.

(c) A contestee occupying the office is entitled to the emoluments of the office that accrue during the period of occupancy. A contestant who gains the office is not entitled to emoluments for any period before the contestant assumes office.

(d) If the final judgment declares the election void, the vacancy is created as of the later of the date of the judgment or the first day of the term for which the contested election was held. A person who occupies the office pending the outcome of the new election, either as a constitutional holdover from the prior term or through other law, is entitled to receive the emoluments of office until the successor qualifies for the office after the new election.

(e) The person elected at the new election must qualify for the office as if no contest had occurred.
Tex. Utilities Code § 54.003 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 54 / Section 54.003
§ 54.003. EXCEPTIONS TO CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN SERVICES.
Status: in_force

A telecommunications utility is not required to obtain a certificate of convenience and necessity, a certificate of operating authority, or a service provider certificate of operating authority for:

(1) an interexchange telecommunications service;

(2) a nonswitched private line service;

(3) a shared tenant service;

(4) a specialized communications common carrier service;

(5) a commercial mobile service; or

(6) an operator service as defined by Section 55.081.
Tex. Government Code § 2165.158 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2165 / Section 2165.158
§ 2165.158. REJECTION OF BIDS.
Status: in_force

The commission may reject any and all bids under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1103.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.109
§ 1103.109. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may contract with a county or municipality located outside Swisher County for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality.

(b) The board may contract with this state or a federal agency for the treatment of a sick or injured person for whom this state or the federal government is responsible.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 222.044 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 222 / Section 222.044
§ 222.044. FOLLOW-UP SURVEYS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall conduct follow-up surveys of ICF-IID facilities to:

(1) evaluate and monitor the findings of the certification or licensing survey teams; and

(2) ensure consistency in deficiencies cited and in punitive actions recommended throughout the state.

(b) A provider shall correct any additional deficiency cited by the department. The department may not impose an additional punitive action for the deficiency unless the provider fails to correct the deficiency within the period during which the provider is required to correct the deficiency.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1057.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1057 / Section 1057.004
§ 1057.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Matagorda County, Texas.
Tex. Government Code § 411.0076 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.0076
§ 411.0076. MINORITY RECRUITING.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall continue to place emphasis on minority recruiting and hiring efforts for noncommissioned positions.

(b) The department's minority recruiter and equal employment opportunity positions created for personnel and equal employment opportunity matters shall continue to pertain to both commissioned and noncommissioned employees.

(c) The department by September, 1994, shall study job requirements for all noncommissioned positions and thereafter shall limit promotion-from-within only to positions where department experience is essential for reasonable job performance.