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Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 109.63 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 109 / Section 109.63
§ 109.63. BULK TRANSFERS BETWEEN CERTAIN PERMITTEES AND LICENSEES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit, winery permit, or brewer's license.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a permittee or licensee described by Subsection (a) may transfer in bulk an alcoholic beverage produced by the permittee or licensee to any other permittee or licensee described by that subsection provided that:

(1) the alcoholic beverage transferred is used only for manufacturing purposes by the recipient; and

(2) the transfer is permitted by federal law.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.802 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.802
§ 2306.802. MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PRESERVATION CLASSES.
Status: in_force

The department shall establish two classes of priorities of developments to preserve multifamily housing. The classes, in order of descending priority, are:

(1) Class A, which includes any federally subsidized multifamily housing development at risk because the contract granting a federal subsidy with a stipulation to maintain affordability is nearing expiration or because the government-insured mortgage on the property is eligible for prepayment or near the end of its mortgage term; and

(2) Class B, which includes any other multifamily housing development with low income use or rental affordability restrictions.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3858.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3858 / Section 3858.053
§ 3858.053. VACANCY.
Status: in_force

A vacancy in the office of director shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment in the same manner as the office was previously filled under Section 3858.052.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 304.062 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 304 / Section 304.062
§ 304.062. ASSISTANCE OF DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES.
Status: in_force

On request of the commission, the Department of Information Resources shall assist the commission in administering this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 532.0061 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 532 / Section 532.0061
§ 532.0061. ALIGNMENT OF MEDICAID AND MEDICARE DIABETIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES WRITTEN ORDER PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall review Medicaid forms and requirements regarding written orders for diabetic equipment and supplies to identify variations between permissible Medicaid ordering procedures and ordering procedures available to Medicare providers.

(b) To the extent practicable and in conformity with Chapter 157, Occupations Code, and Chapter 483, Health and Safety Code, after the commission conducts a review under Subsection (a), the commission or executive commissioner, as appropriate, shall modify only Medicaid forms, rules, and procedures applicable to orders for diabetic equipment and supplies to provide for an ordering system that is comparable to the Medicare ordering system for diabetic equipment and supplies. The ordering system must permit a diabetic equipment or supplies supplier to complete forms by hand or enter medical information or supply orders electronically into a form as necessary to provide the information required to dispense diabetic equipment or supplies.

(c) A diabetic equipment and supplies provider may bill and collect payment for the provider's services if the provider has a copy of the form that meets the requirements of Subsection (b) and is signed by a medical provider licensed in this state to treat diabetic patients. Additional documentation may not be required.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7994.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7994 / Section 7994.001
§ 7994.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 130.
Tex. Government Code § 801.112 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 801 / Section 801.112
§ 801.112. FINANCES AND EQUIPMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director may set staff salaries, within the limits of appropriated funds and subject to the approval of the board.

(b) The board may request and use staff assistance, equipment, and office space from the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

(c) The legislature may appropriate funds from the general revenue fund to the board for the payment of staff salaries and operating expenses of the board.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 32.002 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.002
§ 32.002. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not apply to:

(1) land dedicated by the constitution or a law of this state to The University of Texas System, land donated by a will or instrument in writing or otherwise to The University of Texas System, as trustee, for a scientific, educational, or other charitable or public purpose, or any other land under the control of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System;

(2) land whose title is vested in the state for the use and benefit of any part of The Texas A&M University System or land under the control of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System;

(3) minerals subject to lease under Subchapter F, Chapter 52, commonly known as the Relinquishment Act, and Subchapters B and C, Chapter 53;

(4) land owned by the Parks and Wildlife Department; or

(5) land owned by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.

(a-1) Oil and gas underlying land that is owned by this state, was acquired to construct or maintain a highway, road, street, or alley, is located in a producing area, and is subject to an oil or gas lease may be pooled or unitized only prospectively and is subject to Sections 32.201, 32.202, and 32.203.

(b) For purposes of Subsection (a-1), land is located in a producing area if the closest boundary line of the surface of such land is within 2,500 feet of a well capable of producing oil or gas in paying quantities.

(c) Oil and gas underlying land not located within a producing area or that is leased for the specific purpose of drilling a horizontal well may be leased under the provisions of Section 32.201 of this code.

(d) If title to land subject to Subchapter F, Chapter 52 of this code, commonly known as the Relinquishment Act, is acquired by a department, board, or agency of the state, the land shall be leased as provided by Chapter 52 of this code for the leasing of unsold public school land.

(e) If title to land subject to Subchapter C, Chapter 53, of this code is acquired by a department, board, or agency of the state, the land shall be leased as provided by Chapter 53 of this code for the leasing of unsold surveyed public school lands.

(f) This chapter does not authorize drilling or other operations on the surface of land during the period in which the land is used by this state as a highway, road, street, or alley.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 3.01 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 403 / Section 3.01
§ 3.01.
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.01. There is hereby established the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission. The commission shall consist of one voting member from each party state except that the host state shall be entitled to six voting members. Commission members shall be appointed by the party state governors, as provided by the laws of each party state. Each party state may provide alternates for each appointed member.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.0567 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.0567
§ 382.0567. PROOF THAT TECHNOLOGY IS COMMERCIALLY FEASIBLE NOT REQUIRED; CONSIDERATION OF TECHNOLOGY TO BE ACHIEVABLE FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a permit under this chapter for a project in connection with which advanced clean energy technology, federally qualified clean coal technology, or another technology is proposed to be used is not required to prove, as part of an analysis of whether the project will use the best available control technology or reduce emissions to the lowest achievable rate, that the technology proposed to be used has been demonstrated to be feasible in a commercial operation.

(b) The commission may not consider any technology or level of emission reduction to be achievable for purposes of a best available control technology analysis or lowest achievable emission rate analysis conducted by the commission under another provision of this chapter solely because the technology is used or the emission reduction is achieved by a facility receiving an incentive as an advanced clean energy project or new technology project, as described by Section 391.002.
Tex. Water Code § 51.798 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.798
§ 51.798. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The president and secretary of the board shall issue notice of the election, stating:

(1) the findings of the board with reference to the dissolution of the district;

(2) the amount of bonds to be issued;

(3) the interest rate on the bonds; and

(4) the time and place of the election.

(b) The notice also shall contain a statement of the estimates and the expenses incurred and to be incurred in the dissolution of the district and the collection of taxes for the payment of the bonds and shall state that the bonds will be payable by the levy of taxes on the taxable property in the district in proportion to the values of the property as provided in Section 51.804 of this code.

(c) The notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper with general circulation in the county or counties in which any part of the district is located. The first publication shall be at least 14 days before the day of the election.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1202.054 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1202 / Section 1202.054
§ 1202.054. PRESIDING OFFICER.
Status: in_force

The council shall annually elect one of its members as the council's presiding officer.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8501.159 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8501 / Section 8501.159
§ 8501.159. POWERS RELATING TO USE OF WATER FOR IRRIGATION.
Status: in_force

In acting under Section 8501.155, the authority may provide for the irrigation of all land in the authority or land outside the authority but inside the authority's watershed area where the irrigation is required for agricultural purposes or is considered helpful to more profitable agricultural production.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1092.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1092 / Section 1092.104
§ 1092.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

The district has the responsibility to establish a hospital or hospital system within its boundaries to provide hospital and medical care to the district's residents.
Tex. Election Code § 52.074 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 52 / Section 52.074
§ 52.074. PROVISIONAL BALLOT FOR CERTAIN VOTERS.
Status: in_force

The authority responsible for having the official ballot prepared shall have a provisional ballot prepared in a form approved by the secretary of state for use by a voter who executes an affidavit in accordance with Section 63.011.
Tex. Property Code § 301.087 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 301 / Section 301.087
§ 301.087. INVESTIGATIVE REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall prepare a final investigative report including:

(1) the names of and dates of contacts with witnesses;

(2) a summary of correspondence and other contacts with the aggrieved person and the respondent showing the dates of the correspondence and contacts;

(3) a summary description of other pertinent records;

(4) a summary of witness statements; and

(5) answers to interrogatories.

(b) A final report under this section may be amended if additional evidence is discovered.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 592.020 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 592 / Section 592.020
§ 592.020. INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION OF AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.
Status: in_force

A person for whom a determination of an intellectual disability is performed or a person who files an application for a determination of an intellectual disability under Section 593.004 and who questions the validity or results of the determination of an intellectual disability has the right to an additional, independent determination of an intellectual disability performed at the person's own expense.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3981.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3981 / Section 3981.0403
§ 3981.0403. IMPACT FEES PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

The district may not adopt or impose an impact fee.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 327.001 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 327 / Section 327.001
§ 327.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Internet domain name" means a globally unique, hierarchical reference to an Internet host or service that is:

(A) assigned through a centralized Internet naming authority; and

(B) composed of a series of character strings separated by periods with the right-most string specifying the top of the hierarchy.

(2) "Performer" means an individual, team, group, or other person that entertains an audience.

(3) "Ticket website" means an Internet website or mobile application advertising or offering the sale of tickets, or offering tickets for resale, to an event in this state.

(4) "URL" means the uniform resource locator address for an Internet website that may include the website's Internet domain name or a subdomain of the Internet domain name.

(5) "Venue" means an arena, stadium, theater, concert hall, or other place used for events such as exhibitions, sporting events, concerts, or other live entertainment events.

(6) "Website operator" means a person who owns, operates, manages, licenses, or controls a ticket website for an event scheduled at a venue in this state.
Tex. Education Code § 61.705 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.705
§ 61.705. REPAYMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall deliver any repayment made under this subchapter in a lump sum payable to the lender and the person, in accordance with federal law.

(b) A repayment made under this subchapter may be applied to the principal amount of the loan and to interest that accrues.

(c) The minimum amount of repayment assistance that may be awarded in one year to a person who qualifies for the assistance under Section 61.702 is the lesser of:

(1) $1,000; or

(2) the amount of principal and accrued interest that is due on eligible loans in that year.

(d) A person may not receive repayment assistance for classroom teachers under this subchapter in a total amount that exceeds $5,000, and may not receive that repayment assistance for more than five years.

(e) The minimum amount of repayment assistance that may be awarded in one year to a person who qualifies for the assistance under Section 61.7021 is 50 percent of the amount of principal and accrued interest that is due on eligible loans that year.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 283.022 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 283 / Section 283.022
§ 283.022. FIREARMS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this section, no person may possess for shooting a rifle or pistol of any kind on or over the water of Murvaul Lake in Panola County.

(b) This section does not apply to a peace officer or game warden of this state or to a regular employee of the Panola County Fresh Water Supply District Number 1.

(c) Possession of a rifle or pistol of any kind within 500 feet from the water of Murvaul Lake is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1301.140 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.140
§ 1301.140. OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE CREDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurer shall credit toward an insured's deductible and annual maximum out-of-pocket expenses an amount the insured pays directly to any physician or health care provider for a medically necessary covered medical or health care service or supply if a claim for the service or supply is not submitted to the insurer and the amount paid by the insured to the physician or health care provider is less than the average discounted rate for the service or supply paid to an equivalently licensed or authorized preferred provider under the insured's preferred provider benefit plan.

(b) An insurer shall:

(1) establish a procedure by which an insured may claim a credit under Subsection (a); and

(2) identify documentation necessary to support a claim for a credit under Subsection (a).

(c) Information about the procedure and documentation described by Subsection (b) must be readily accessible to an insured on the insurer's Internet website.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8891.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8891 / Section 8891.103
§ 8891.103. FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may assess fees as authorized by Section 36.205, Water Code.

(b) The district may not charge for an annual period production fees greater than $1 per acre-foot for water used for agricultural use or 17 cents per 1,000 gallons for water used for any other purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 1505.153 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1505 / Section 1505.153
§ 1505.153. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

A municipality may issue bonds or revenue notes to acquire or construct a municipal fish market.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1501.317 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1501 / Section 1501.317
§ 1501.317. APPLICATION OF MANAGED CARE PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by the plan of operation, a reinsured health benefit plan issuer shall apply consistently with respect to reinsured and nonreinsured business all managed care procedures, including utilization review, individual case management, preferred provider provisions, and other managed care provisions or methods of operation.
Tex. Government Code § 43.162 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 43 / Section 43.162
§ 43.162.
Status: in_force

Sec. 43.162. 159TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT. (a) The voters of the 159th Judicial District elect a district attorney.

(b) Subject to the approval of the Commissioners Court of Angelina County, the district attorney may appoint investigators, court reporters, stenographers, secretaries, and other employees as he considers adequate and necessary to conduct the affairs of the office.

(c) An investigator appointed by the district attorney must take the constitutional oath of office when appointed.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 284.015 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 284 / Section 284.015
§ 284.015. USE OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

A commissioners court may use other law not in conflict with this chapter to the extent convenient or necessary to carry out any power expressly or impliedly granted by this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 478.0002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 478 / Section 478.0002
§ 478.0002. RULES.
Status: in_force

The office may adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7911.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7911 / Section 7911.103
§ 7911.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 821.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 821 / Section 821.001
§ 821.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "animal" includes every living nonhuman creature.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8477.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8477 / Section 8477.105
§ 8477.105. COMPLIANCE WITH AND ENFORCEABILITY OF MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.

(b) Any agreement between the district and a municipality related to the municipality's consent to the creation of the district is valid and enforceable.

(c) On the issuance of bonds by the district, the district is considered to have waived sovereign immunity to suit by a municipality for the purpose of adjudicating a claim for breach of an agreement described by this section.

(d) The district and a municipality may contract on terms that the board and governing body of the municipality agree will further regional cooperation between the district and the municipality.
Tex. Local Government Code § 244.023 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 244 / Section 244.023
§ 244.023. RESTRICTION.
Status: in_force

Unless municipal consent is granted under Section 244.025, a person may not construct or operate a shelter for homeless individuals within 1,000 feet of another shelter for homeless individuals or a primary or secondary school.
Tex. Insurance Code § 822.202 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 822 / Section 822.202
§ 822.202. FULL COVERAGE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE; DETERMINATION OF AMOUNTS.
Status: in_force

Full coverage automobile insurance is one line of casualty insurance for purposes of determining:

(1) the amount of capital and surplus of a capital stock company under this code;

(2) the amount of surplus of a mutual insurance company or reciprocal exchange under this code; or

(3) the amount of the guaranty fund and surplus of a Lloyd's plan under this code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 42.049 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 42 / Section 42.049
§ 42.049. AUTHORITY OF WELLS BRANCH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) Wells Branch Municipal Utility district is authorized to contract with a municipality:

(1) to provide for payments to be made to the municipality for purposes that the governing body of the district determines will further regional cooperation between the district and the municipality; and

(2) to provide other lawful terms and considerations that the district and the municipality agree are reasonable and appropriate.

(b) A contract entered into under this section may be for a term that is mutually agreeable to the parties. The parties to such a contract may renew or extend the contract.

(c) A municipality may contract with the district to accomplish the purposes set forth in Subsection (a) of this section. In a contract entered into under this section, a municipality may agree that the district will remain in existence and be exempt from annexation by the municipality for the term of the contract.

(d) A contract entered into under this section will be binding on all subsequent governing bodies of the district and of the municipality for the term of the contract.

(e) The district may make annual appropriations from its operations and maintenance tax or other revenues lawfully available to the district to make payments to a municipality under a contract entered into under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3860.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3860 / Section 3860.155
§ 3860.155. AGREEMENT WITH RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "authority" means a rapid transit authority created under Chapter 451, Transportation Code.

(b) The district and an authority may agree to jointly construct, own, operate, and maintain a transit facility or a parking facility under the terms the authority and district desire.

(c) The agreement may provide that the district and the authority exchange or trade land provided that each party to the agreement receives fair market value. The authority is not required to offer any property that it proposes to trade to the district for sale to the public or for sale to any abutting property owner.