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Tex. Insurance Code § 2652.203 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2652 / Section 2652.203
§ 2652.203. NOTICE OF DISCIPLINARY OR ENFORCEMENT ACTION; AUTOMATIC DISMISSAL.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall notify a license holder of a disciplinary action or enforcement action against the license holder not later than the 30th business day after the date the department assigns a file number to the action, except that this subsection does not apply to a file or action:

(1) that is the subject of a pending criminal investigation or prosecution; or

(2) about which the department makes a good faith determination that there is a credible suspicion that there are ongoing or continuing acts of fraud by a person who is the subject of the action.

(b) A notice required by Subsection (a) must provide a license holder fair notice of the alleged facts known by the department on the date of the notice that constitute grounds for the action.

(c) A disciplinary or enforcement action is automatically dismissed with prejudice, unless the department serves a notice of hearing on the license holder not later than the 60th business day after the date the department receives a hearing request from the license holder.

(d) The department may provide information about an enforcement action, including a copy of a notice issued under this section, to each title insurance agent or direct operation with which an escrow officer has, or proposes to obtain, an appointment under Section 2652.1511.

(e) Except as prohibited by Chapter 552, Government Code, or any other law, on the date an enforcement action against an escrow officer becomes final, the department shall provide information about the action, including a copy of a commissioner's order or department warning issued under this section, to each title insurance agent or direct operation for which the escrow officer holds appointment under Section 2652.1511.
Tex. Insurance Code § 401.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 401 / Section 401.001
§ 401.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Accountant" means an independent certified public accountant or accounting firm that meets the requirements of Section 401.011.

(2) "Affiliate" has the meaning assigned by Section 823.003.

(3) "Health maintenance organization" means a health maintenance organization authorized to engage in business in this state.

(4) "Insurer" means an insurer authorized to engage in business in this state, including:

(A) a life, health, or accident insurance company;

(B) a fire and marine insurance company;

(C) a general casualty company;

(D) a title insurance company;

(E) a fraternal benefit society;

(F) a mutual life insurance company;

(G) a local mutual aid association;

(H) a statewide mutual assessment company;

(I) a mutual insurance company other than a mutual life insurance company;

(J) a farm mutual insurance company;

(K) a county mutual insurance company;

(L) a Lloyd's plan;

(M) a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange;

(N) a group hospital service corporation;

(O) a stipulated premium company; and

(P) a nonprofit legal services corporation.

(5) "Subsidiary" has the meaning assigned by Section 823.003.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1069.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1069 / Section 1069.111
§ 1069.111. NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board, on the district's behalf, may create and sponsor a nonprofit corporation under the Business Organizations Code and may contribute money to or solicit money for the corporation.

(b) The corporation may use money, other than money the corporation pays to the district, only to provide health care or other services the district is authorized to provide under this chapter.

(c) The corporation may invest the corporation's money in any manner in which the district may invest the district's money, including investing money as authorized by Chapter 2256, Government Code.

(d) The board shall establish adequate controls to ensure that the corporation uses its money as required by this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2551.301 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2551 / Section 2551.301
§ 2551.301. MAXIMUM POLICY LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a title insurance company may issue a title insurance policy on any real property located in this state involving a potential policy liability of not more than 50 percent of the sum of the company's surplus as regards policyholders and the company's statutory premium reserves as stated in the most recent annual statement of the company.

(b) A title insurance company may exceed the limit described by Subsection (a) if the excess liability is reinsured in due course in accordance with Section 2551.302, 2551.305, or 2551.3055.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6915.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6915 / Section 6915.106
§ 6915.106. ADDITION OF TERRITORY TO DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the procedures provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, the district may add land that is contiguous to the district as provided by this section.

(b) The owner or owners of land may request by petition that the board include the land in the district.

(c) A petition under Subsection (b) must be filed with the board and describe the land to be added to the district. The description may be by metes and bounds or by lot and block number. The petition must be signed and executed in the manner provided by law for the conveyance of real estate.

(d) The board shall hear and consider a petition filed under this section. The board may grant the petition and add the land to the district if the board considers the addition to be to the advantage of the district.

(e) A petition granted under this section shall be filed and recorded in the deed records of Willacy County.
Tex. Labor Code § 302.0025 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 302 / Section 302.0025
§ 302.0025. EMPLOYMENT PLAN AND POSTEMPLOYMENT STRATEGIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall ensure that an individual employment plan developed for a recipient of financial assistance or a nonrecipient parent participating in an employment program under Chapter 31, Human Resources Code, includes specific postemployment strategies to assist the recipient or the nonrecipient parent in making a transition to stable employment at a wage that enables the person and the person's family to maintain self-sufficiency.

(b) The individual employment plan must:

(1) consider the person's individual circumstances and needs in determining the person's initial job placement;

(2) identify a target wage that enables the person and the person's family to maintain self-sufficiency;

(3) provide specific postemployment goals and include methods and time frames by which the person is to achieve those goals; and

(4) refer the person to additional educational and training opportunities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3872.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3872 / Section 3872.006
§ 3872.006. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to:

(1) further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) develop or expand transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center;

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and road facilities and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty; and

(4) provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1812.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1812 / Section 1812.005
§ 1812.005. RETENTION OF CERTAIN AVAILABLE FORMS.
Status: in_force

An insurer that posts a specimen policy on the insurer's Internet website under this chapter must for at least five years after the latest date a policy incorporating the specimen policy is in force:

(1) preserve an electronic copy of the specimen policy; and

(2) make a printed or electronic copy of the specimen policy available on request at no cost.
Tex. Property Code § 92.163 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 92 / Section 92.163
§ 92.163. REMOVAL OR ALTERATION OF SECURITY DEVICE BY TENANT.
Status: in_force

A security device that is installed, changed, or rekeyed under this subchapter becomes a fixture of the dwelling. Except as provided by Section 92.164(a)(1) or 92.165(1) regarding the remedy of repair-and-deduct, a tenant may not remove, change, rekey, replace, or alter a security device or have it removed, changed, rekeyed, replaced, or altered without permission of the landlord.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8352.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8352 / Section 8352.101
§ 8352.101. TAX TO REPAY BONDS.
Status: in_force

The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 8352.151.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.109 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18A / Section 18A.109
§ 18A.109. REPORT ON NEED FOR CONTINUED INTERCEPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) An interception order may require reports to the judge who issued the order that show any progress toward achieving the authorized objective and the need for continued interception.

(b) Reports under this article must be made at any interval the judge requires.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1060.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1060 / Section 1060.056
§ 1060.056. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

The board shall elect from among its members a president, a secretary, and a treasurer at the first meeting of the board after each directors' election.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56B.510 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56B / Section 56B.510
§ 56B.510. RELEASE OF BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) If the person gave a supersedeas bond and the administrative penalty is not upheld by the court, the court shall order the release of the bond.

(b) If the person gave a supersedeas bond and the amount of the penalty is reduced, the court shall order the release of the bond after the person pays the amount.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 775.105 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 775 / Section 775.105
§ 775.105. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.
Status: in_force

The district may provide facilities, equipment, transportation, employees, and other services and assistance to the fire marshal, including investigators.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 81.104 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 81 / Section 81.104
§ 81.104. CONDEMNATION SUITS.
Status: in_force

Condemnation suits under this subchapter shall be brought in the name of the State of Texas by the attorney general at the request of the department and shall be held in Travis County. All costs in the proceedings shall be paid by the state or by the person against whom the proceedings are had, to be determined as in the case of railroad condemnation proceedings. All damages and pay or compensation for property awarded in the proceedings shall be paid by the comptroller against any fund or account in state treasury that is limited in use for fish or wildlife purposes and that is appropriated to the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3937.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3937 / Section 3937.108
§ 3937.108. MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may join and pay dues to a charitable or nonprofit organization that performs a service or provides an activity consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 490C.108 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 490C / Section 490C.108
§ 490C.108. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.
Status: in_force

(a) At the request of the office, the attorney general or the county or district attorney of the county in which the alleged violation is threatened to occur or is occurring may file suit for the appropriate injunctive relief to prevent or abate a violation of this chapter.

(b) Venue for an action brought under this section is in Travis County.
Tex. Water Code § 63.373 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 63 / Section 63.373
§ 63.373. SCHEDULING PETITION FOR HEARING; NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) After a petition is presented under Section 63.372 of this code, the commission shall set the petition for a hearing to be held within 10 days from the date of presentation of the petition.

(b) Notice of the hearing shall be posted at three public places in the territory proposed to be annexed for at least five days before the hearing on the petition. The notice shall include the time and place of the hearing and the boundaries of the territory proposed to be annexed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1109.061 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1109 / Section 1109.061
§ 1109.061. RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

The board may provide retirement benefits for district employees by:

(1) establishing or administering a retirement program; or

(2) participating in:

(A) the Texas County and District Retirement System; or

(B) another statewide retirement system in which the district is eligible to participate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8380.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8380 / Section 8380.152
§ 8380.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8380.151, 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 § 1102.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1102 / Section 1102.005
§ 1102.005. CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

If a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the constitution of this state or of the United States, the district by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.057 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 281 / Section 281.057
§ 281.057. EMPLOYMENT OF DISTRICT PEACE OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of the Dallas County Hospital District, the Tarrant County Hospital District, the Bexar County Hospital District, the El Paso County Hospital District, or the Harris County Hospital District may employ and commission peace officers for the district.

(b) The jurisdiction of a peace officer commissioned under this section includes the property owned or controlled by the district that employs the peace officer and any street abutting, right-of-way over or through, or easement in the property.

(c) In a district peace officer's jurisdiction, the peace officer has the authority granted by Chapter 14, Code of Criminal Procedure. The peace officer may also make an arrest without a warrant in the officer's jurisdiction if the offense involves injury or harm to any property owned or controlled by the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3001.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3001 / Section 3001.153
§ 3001.153. APPROVAL OF ASSESSMENT OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

An obligation secured by an assessment may not be issued unless the district receives a written petition requesting the assessment and issuance of obligations. The petition must be signed by each owner of the property proposed for assessment.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 140B.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 140B / Section 140B.001
§ 140B.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Beneficial interest":

(A) means the interest of a person:

(i) as a beneficiary under a trust established under the Texas Trust Code (Subtitle B, Title 9, Property Code) in which the trustee for the trust holds legal or record title to real property;

(ii) as a beneficiary under any other trust arrangement under which a trustee holds legal or record title to real property for the benefit of the person; or

(iii) under any other form of express fiduciary arrangement under which any other person holds legal or record title to real property for the benefit of the person; and

(B) does not include the interest of a shareholder in a corporation or the interest of a partner in either a general partnership or a limited partnership.

(2) "Cash or cash proceeds" includes:

(A) damages, penalties, or any other monetary payment;

(B) monetary proceeds from property forfeited to the state under Subchapter C; or

(C) any payment made by a defendant by reason of a decree or settlement in an action filed under Subchapter C.

(3) "Enterprise" means a legal entity, group of individuals associated in fact, or a combination of those entities and individuals.

(4) "Investigative agency" means the Department of Public Safety, the attorney general, or a local prosecutor.

(5) "Local prosecutor" means a district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney with felony criminal jurisdiction.

(6) "Money" means funds as defined by Section 34.01, Penal Code.

(7) "Real property" means any real property or any interest in real property, including any lease of or mortgage on real property.
Tex. Government Code § 30.01406 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.01406
§ 30.01406. JUDGE.
Status: repealed

(a) , (b) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(36), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

(c) A municipal judge is entitled to receive compensation or a salary and other benefits set by the governing body of the city. The judge's compensation or salary may not be diminished during the term of office. The compensation or salary may not be based directly or indirectly on fines, fees, or other costs that the municipal judge is required by law to collect during a term of office.

(d) Section 30.00007 does not apply to this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 24.276 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.276
§ 24.276.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.276. 229TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DUVAL, JIM HOGG, AND STARR COUNTIES). (a) The 229th Judicial District is composed of Duval, Jim Hogg, and Starr counties.

(b) The terms of the 229th District Court begin:

(1) in Duval County on the first Mondays in February and August;

(2) in Jim Hogg County on the first Mondays in June and December; and

(3) in Starr County on the first Mondays in April and October.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 42A.404 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 42A / Section 42A.404
§ 42A.404. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN REPEAT INTOXICATION OFFENSES; WAIVER.
Status: in_force

(a) The judge shall require a defendant who is punished under Section 49.09, Penal Code, to attend and successfully complete as a condition of community supervision an educational program for repeat offenders that is regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Chapter 171, Government Code.

(b) The judge may waive the educational program requirement if the defendant by a motion in writing shows good cause. In determining good cause, the judge may consider:

(1) the defendant's school and work schedule;

(2) the defendant's health;

(3) the distance that the defendant must travel to attend an in-person educational program;

(4) whether the defendant resides out of state or does not have access to transportation; and

(5) whether the defendant has access to reliable Internet service sufficient to successfully complete an educational program offered online.

(b-1) The judge shall waive the educational program requirement if the defendant successfully completes education at a residential treatment facility under Article 42A.4045.

(c) The judge shall set out in the judgment, as applicable:

(1) the finding of good cause for waiver; or

(2) the finding that the defendant has successfully completed education as provided by Article 42A.4045.
Tex. Government Code § 2101.036 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2101 / Section 2101.036
§ 2101.036. STATE AGENCY INTERNAL ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller by rule may:

(1) require state agencies to modify, delay, or stop the implementation of individual accounting and payroll systems, including individual enterprise resource planning systems, so that those systems are compatible with the uniform statewide accounting system; and

(2) adopt standards for implementation and modification of state agency enterprise resource planning systems.

(b) The comptroller may require a state agency to:

(1) replace its internal enterprise resource planning system or accounting and payroll system with project components to provide uniformity in internal accounting and other enterprise resource planning system functions; and

(2) modify its internal enterprise resource planning system or accounting and payroll system to provide uniformity in internal accounting and other enterprise resource planning system functions.

(c) The expenditure of state funds for the establishment, modification, or maintenance of an individual enterprise resource planning system or accounting or payroll system must be in accordance with any rules regarding the development, implementation, or use of the uniform statewide accounting system.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or other law, this section and any rules implementing this section apply only in relation to a state agency as defined by Section 2054.003.

(e) Notwithstanding Subsection (d), a state agency in the legislative branch may elect to participate in the enterprise resource planning system developed under this section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 282.050 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 282 / Section 282.050
§ 282.050. PROVISION OF HOSPITAL SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall provide adequate hospital services for the district. A person who resides in the district is entitled to receive those services at available district hospital facilities at a rate determined by the board and in any manner the board considers expedient or necessary under existing conditions. The district may provide the services in hospitals located outside the district.

(b) The district may furnish hospital services to a person who does not reside in the district at a reasonable and fair rate the board considers proper, but the district shall give priority to a district resident in the provision of hospital services.
Tex. Government Code § 91.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 91 / Section 91.006
§ 91.006. TRANSFER OF LIBRARY MATERIALS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by unanimous vote may transfer library books, papers, or publications to the library of the Law School of The University of Texas at Austin.

(b) The transferred materials may be recalled by a majority vote of the board.