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Tex. Insurance Code § 884.255 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 884 / Section 884.255
§ 884.255. USE OF CERTAIN TERMS IN ADVERTISING.
Status: in_force

A stipulated premium company may not use in its advertising or representation of a policy the words "legal reserve company," "stock company," "old line legal reserve company," or words of similar meaning that might lead the public to believe that a policy provides nonforfeiture values.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 5.112 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 5 / Section 5.112
§ 5.112. TRANSFER OF LETTER OF CREDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 5.113, unless a letter of credit provides that it is transferable, the right of a beneficiary to draw or otherwise demand performance under a letter of credit may not be transferred.

(b) Even if a letter of credit provides that it is transferable, the issuer may refuse to recognize or carry out a transfer if:

(1) the transfer would violate applicable law; or

(2) the transferor or transferee has failed to comply with any requirement stated in the letter of credit or any other requirement relating to transfer imposed by the issuer which is within the standard practice referred to in Section 5.108(e) or is otherwise reasonable under the circumstances.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 481.0621 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 481 / Section 481.0621
§ 481.0621. EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter does not apply to an educational or research program of a school district or a public or private institution of higher education. This subchapter does not apply to a manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, or other person who sells, transfers, or furnishes materials covered by this subchapter to those educational or research programs.

(b) The department and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall adopt a memorandum of understanding that establishes the responsibilities of the board, the department, and the public or private institutions of higher education in implementing and maintaining a program for reporting information concerning controlled substances, controlled substance analogues, chemical precursors, and chemical laboratory apparatus used in educational or research activities of institutions of higher education.

(c) The department and the Texas Education Agency shall adopt a memorandum of understanding that establishes the responsibilities of the agency, the department, and school districts in implementing and maintaining a program for reporting information concerning controlled substances, controlled substance analogues, chemical precursors, and chemical laboratory apparatus used in educational or research activities of those schools and school districts.
Tex. Water Code § 51.012 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.012
§ 51.012. COMPOSITION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may include all or part of one or more counties, including any town, village, or municipal corporation, and may include any other political subdivision of the state or any defined district.

(b) The areas composing a district do not have to be contiguous but may consist of separate bodies of land separated by land not included in the district; however, each segregated area, before it may be included in the district, must cast a majority vote in favor of the creation of the district.

(c) No district may include territory located in more than one county except by a majority vote of the electors residing within the territory in each county sought to be included in the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 438.202 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 438 / Section 438.202
§ 438.202. CERTAIN REGULATIONS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, a county, municipality, or public health district may not adopt or enforce an order, ordinance, rule, or other measure related to food allergens that is inconsistent with or exceeds the requirements of this chapter or Section 437.027.
Tex. Occupations Code § 258.1555 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 258 / Section 258.1555
§ 258.1555. CAPNOGRAPHY REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN ANESTHESIA SERVICES.
Status: in_force

A permit holder who is administering anesthesia for which a level 4 permit is required shall use capnography during the administration of anesthesia.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9078.0004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9078 / Section 9078.0004
§ 9078.0004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The district is composed of the territory described by metes and bounds in the resolution and order of the commissioners court of Fannin County creating the district, recorded in Volume 1, page 3, of the Water Control Improvement District minutes of Fannin County, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;

(2) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code; or

(3) other law.
Tex. Local Government Code § 104.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 104 / Section 104.002
§ 104.002. AUTHORITY TO MAKE INVESTMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The municipality may invest trust funds and special deposits in the custody of the municipality.

(b) The municipal official responsible for managing and conducting the municipality's fiscal affairs shall make the investments. The investments are subject to the supervision and control of the governing body, as established by ordinance.

(c) The municipality may invest the funds in amounts that are not required for immediate disbursement according to official estimates by purchasing obligations of the United States government or by placing the funds in time deposit accounts with one or more depository banks of the municipality.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8466.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8466 / Section 8466.101
§ 8466.101. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for a road project authorized by Section 8466.053.

(b) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(c) At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 881.058 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 881 / Section 881.058
§ 881.058. AGENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who solicits an application for a certificate or policy providing insurance on the life of another is considered to be an agent of the statewide mutual assessment company that issues the certificate or policy in a controversy between the company and the insured or the insured's beneficiary.

(b) An agent described by Subsection (a) may not waive or alter the terms of an application, certificate, or policy.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1089.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1089 / Section 1089.054
§ 1089.054. BOND; RECORD OF BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) Before assuming the duties of office, each director must execute a bond for $5,000 that is:

(1) payable to the district; and

(2) conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.

(b) The board may pay for a director's bond with district money.

(c) The bond shall be kept in the permanent records of the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1806.151 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1806 / Section 1806.151
§ 1806.151. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) Each insurance policy or contract insuring property in this state against loss by fire, including a policy or contract or portion of a policy or contract that insures the shore end of a marine risk against loss by fire, must be issued in accordance with:

(1) this subchapter;

(2) Section 403.002;

(3) Subchapter C, Chapter 5;

(4) Subchapter H, Chapter 544; and

(5) Chapters 252, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2171.

(b) An insurer issuing an insurance policy or contract described by Subsection (a), including a fire insurance company, marine insurance company, fire and marine insurance company, and fire and tornado insurance company, is governed by the laws described by Subsection (a).

(c) This section applies to an insurer or to an insurance policy or contract regardless of:

(1) the kind and character of property insured;

(2) whether the property is:

(A) fixed or movable;

(B) stationary or in transit; or

(C) consigned or billed for shipment inside or outside the boundaries of this state or to a foreign country;

(3) whether the insurer is organized:

(A) under the laws of this state, another state, territory, or possession of the United States, or a foreign country; or

(B) by authority of the federal government; or

(4) the kind of insurer or the name of the insurer issuing the policy or contract.
Tex. Local Government Code § 7.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 7 / Section 7.001
§ 7.001. AUTHORITY TO INCORPORATE AS TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

A community may incorporate under this chapter as a Type B general-law municipality if it:

(1) constitutes an unincorporated town or village;

(2) contains 201 to 9,999 inhabitants; and

(3) meets the territorial requirements prescribed by Section 5.901.
Tex. Penal Code § 42.075 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 42 / Section 42.075
§ 42.075. DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REGARDING FAMILY VIOLENCE OR VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING SHELTER CENTER.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "family violence shelter center" and "victims of trafficking shelter center" have the meanings assigned by Section 552.138, Government Code.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person, with the intent to threaten the safety of any inhabitant of a family violence shelter center or victims of trafficking shelter center, discloses or publicizes the location or physical layout of the center.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

(d) If conduct constituting an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under Section 552.352, Government Code, the actor may be prosecuted under either section.
Tex. Water Code § 57.212 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 57 / Section 57.212
§ 57.212. BOND RECORD.
Status: in_force

(a) After the bonds are issued, the board shall deliver a well-bound book to the county treasurer of the county of jurisdiction, who shall keep in the book a record of:

(1) all bonds which have been issued;

(2) the number of each bond;

(3) the amount of each bond;

(4) the rate of interest on each bond;

(5) the date of issuance of each bond;

(6) the date when each bond is due;

(7) the place where each bond is payable;

(8) the amount received for each bond; and

(9) the tax levy to provide a sinking fund to pay principal of and interest on the bonds.

(b) The treasurer shall keep the book open at all times for inspection by any taxpayer or bondholder, and when a person pays for a bond, the treasurer shall enter the payment in the book.

(c) The county treasurer is entitled to receive for his services in keeping a record of the bonds the same fee allowed by law to the county clerk for recording deeds.
Tex. Election Code § 274.004 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 274 / Section 274.004
§ 274.004. PROPOSITION BALLOT ORDER.
Status: in_force

A proposed constitutional amendment must be placed on the ballot before all other propositions.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1071.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1071 / Section 1071.202
§ 1071.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1071.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the bonds mature.

(b) The tax required by this section together with any other ad valorem tax the district imposes may not in any year exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.
Tex. Education Code § 30B.104 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 30B / Section 30B.104
§ 30B.104. STUDENT RIGHTS REGARDING FULL-TIME HYBRID AND FULL-TIME VIRTUAL CAMPUSES.
Status: in_force

(a) A student enrolled in a school district may not be compelled to enroll in a full-time hybrid or full-time virtual campus. A school district must offer the option for a student's parent to select in-person instruction for the student.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a) or Section 30B.052, an open-enrollment charter school may require a student to attend a full-time hybrid or full-time virtual campus.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.0272 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 11 / Section 11.0272
§ 11.0272. PUBLIC FISHING AND SPECIAL EVENTS DRAWING; FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may conduct public drawings to select applicants for public fishing or other special events privileges. The department may charge each person who participates in the drawing a nonrefundable participation fee in addition to any fee for issuing a permit or fishing license. The participation fee shall be set by the commission in an amount sufficient to pay the costs of operating the drawing.

(b) The commission may approve participation fees, not to exceed $25 per species or event for each participant on an application, in drawings for special fishing or other special programs, packages, or events the costs of which exceed the costs of operating the drawing only if the receipts from fees charged are designated for use in the management and restoration efforts of the specific fishery or resource program implementing each special fishing or other special program, package, or event.
Tex. Local Government Code § 552.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 552 / Section 552.003
§ 552.003. ACQUISITION OF EXISTING PUBLIC UTILITY; PAYMENT IN LIEU OF SCHOOL TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) If, after May 8, 1943, a municipality acquires an existing public utility, the property of which is subject to taxation by a school district, and the municipality finances the purchase of the utility by issuing revenue bonds, the governing body of the municipality may expressly provide, in an indenture of trust, mortgage, or other lien instrument that evidences the obligation of the municipality for the purchase price, for an annual payment from the income of the utility of an amount equal to the average annual taxes assessed by the school district on the properties of the utility for the five years preceding the year in which the utility is acquired.

(b) The school board trustees and the governing body of the municipality may agree on an annual payment of a sum in lieu of school taxes. The sum must be adequate and just under the circumstances of the case considering the school district's needs.

(c) The obligation of the municipality to make the payment in lieu of taxes is a proper item of municipal operating expenses that, with other operating expenses, is a first lien and charge against the income of the encumbered utility.

(d) The obligation of the municipality to make the payment in lieu of taxes as provided in the encumbrance agreement is an "expense or obligation" of the utility system as that term is used in statutes authorizing the acquisition of a public utility and the issuance of revenue bonds for the purchase of the utility. The obligation extends to and binds any municipality that purchases or otherwise acquires an existing public utility in accordance with the terms of the encumbrance agreement or mutual agreements as authorized under Subsections (a) and (b).

(e) The obligation of the municipality as fixed in the indenture or encumbrance is not impaired, affected, modified, or released by the release or discharge of the encumbrance, and, as long as the municipality owns and operates the public utility, it shall continue to pay to the school district on an annual basis from the revenues of the utility an amount equal to the average annual taxes assessed in behalf of the school district on the properties of the utility for the five years preceding the year in which the utility is acquired by the municipality. Alternatively, after the release or discharge of the encumbrance, the school board trustees and the governing body of the municipality may agree to provide for a payment in lieu of school taxes as provided by Subsection (b).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8014.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8014 / Section 8014.203
§ 8014.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8233.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8233 / Section 8233.152
§ 8233.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8233.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district as provided by 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 § 8068.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8068 / Section 8068.0101
§ 8068.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 233.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1369.301 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1369 / Section 1369.301
§ 1369.301. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "prescription drug" has the meaning assigned by Section 551.003, Occupations Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5018.0151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5018 / Section 5018.0151
§ 5018.0151. DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

The board shall select a depository or depositories for the district in the manner provided by law for the selection of a county depository.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7996.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7996 / Section 7996.0105
§ 7996.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8372.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8372 / Section 8372.052
§ 8372.052. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.

(b) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board whenever the number of qualified directors is fewer than three.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8094.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8094 / Section 8094.0105
§ 8094.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Water Code § 62.023 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 62 / Section 62.023
§ 62.023. PETITION.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person may present a petition to the commissioners court in the county of jurisdiction, at a regular or special session, requesting the creation of a district.

(b) The petition shall be signed by 25 of the property taxpaying electors who reside inside the boundaries of the proposed district. If there are less than 75 property taxpaying electors who reside inside the boundaries of the proposed district, the petition shall be signed by one-third of them.

(c) The petition shall include:

(1) a request that the district be created;

(2) the boundaries of the district accompanied by a map;

(3) the general nature of the proposed improvements;

(4) an estimate of the probable cost of the improvements; and

(5) the name of the district, which shall include the name of the county.

(d) The petition shall be accompanied by an affidavit of the petitioners' qualifications.
Tex. Government Code § 480.0153 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 480 / Section 480.0153
§ 480.0153. OTHER LOCAL MONEY.
Status: in_force

(a) In lieu of the municipal and county tax revenues remitted or retained under Section 480.0152, an endorsing municipality or endorsing county may remit to the office for deposit to the events trust fund other local money in an amount equal to the total amount of municipal and county tax revenue determined under Sections 480.0102(a)(2)-(5).

(b) An endorsing municipality or endorsing county must remit the other local money not later than the 90th day after the last day of an event.

(c) For purposes of Section 480.0155, the amount deposited under this section is considered remitted municipal and county tax revenue.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.935 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.935
§ 2306.935. REMEDIATION OF COMPLAINT IN GENERAL.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Section 2306.936, not later than the seventh day after the date that notice is received under Section 2306.934, the operator of a migrant labor housing facility shall remedy the complaint.

(b) The department by rule shall establish a procedure by which the operator of a migrant labor housing facility may submit proof of remediation of a complaint through visual evidence and a sworn affidavit.

(c) For an operator of a migrant labor housing facility who receives notice under Section 2306.934(e) or who does not submit proof of remediation in the manner provided by Subsection (b), the department shall have the facility inspected as soon as possible following the seventh day after the date notice is received under Section 2306.934 to ensure remediation of the complaint.
Tex. Transportation Code § 431.185 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 431 / Section 431.185
§ 431.185. EFFECT OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The corporate existence ends on the issuance of the certificate of dissolution except for:

(1) the purpose of any ongoing suit or other proceeding; and

(2) corporate action by a director or officer under this chapter.