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Tex. Family Code § 264.904 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 264 / Section 264.904
§ 264.904. DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES FOR CLOSING CASE.
Status: in_force

(a) Before closing a case in which the department has approved a parental child safety placement, the department must develop a plan with the person who made the placement and the caregiver for the safe return of the child to the person who placed the child with the caregiver or to another person legally entitled to possession of the child, as appropriate.

(b) The department may close a case with a child still living with the caregiver in a parental child safety placement if the department has determined that the child could safely return to the parent or person who made the parental child safety placement but the parent or other person agrees in writing for the child to continue to reside with the caregiver.

(c) If the department determines that the child is unable to safely return to the parent or person who made the parental child safety placement, the department shall determine whether the child can remain safely in the home of the caregiver or whether the department must seek legal conservatorship of the child in order to ensure the child's safety.

(d) Before the department may close a case with a child still living in a parental child safety placement, the department must:

(1) determine and document in the case file that the child can safely remain in the placement without the department's supervision;

(2) obtain the written agreement of the parent or person who made the parental child safety placement, if possible;

(3) obtain the caregiver's agreement in writing that the child can continue living in the placement after the department closes the case; and

(4) develop a written plan for the child's care after the department closes the case.

(e) The department is not required to comply with Subsection (d) if the department has filed suit seeking to be named conservator of the child under Chapter 262 and been denied conservatorship of the child.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1073.113 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1073 / Section 1073.113
§ 1073.113. BIDDING REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with the bidding requirements prescribed by Chapter 271, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8084.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8084 / Section 8084.0302
§ 8084.0302. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Property Code § 82.162 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 82 / Section 82.162
§ 82.162. LABELING OF PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL.
Status: reserved

If any improvement contemplated in a condominium is labeled "NEED NOT BE BUILT" on a plat or plan or is to be located within a portion of a condominium with respect to which the declarant has reserved a development right, no promotional material that describes or depicts the improvement may be displayed or delivered to prospective purchasers unless the description or depiction of the improvement is conspicuously labeled or identified as "NEED NOT BE BUILT."
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8265.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8265 / Section 8265.103
§ 8265.103. ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads or turnpikes, inside the district.

(b) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8164.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8164 / Section 8164.001
§ 8164.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Collin County Municipal Utility District No. 1.
Tex. Utilities Code § 121.211 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 121 / Section 121.211
§ 121.211. PIPELINE SAFETY AND REGULATORY FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The railroad commission by rule may adopt a fee to be assessed annually against operators of gas distribution pipelines and their pipeline facilities and gas master metered pipelines and their pipeline facilities subject to this title.

(b) The railroad commission by rule shall establish the method by which the fee will be calculated and assessed. In adopting a fee structure, the railroad commission may consider any factors necessary to provide for the equitable allocation among operators of the costs of administering the railroad commission's pipeline safety and regulatory program under this title.

(c) The total amount of fees estimated to be collected under rules adopted by the railroad commission under this section may not exceed the amount estimated by the railroad commission to be necessary to recover the costs of administering the railroad commission's pipeline safety and regulatory program under this title, excluding costs that are fully funded by federal sources.

(d) The commission may assess each operator of a gas distribution system subject to this title an annual fee not to exceed one dollar for each service line reported by the system on the Distribution Annual Report, Form RSPA F7100.1-1, due on March 15 of each year. The fee is due March 15 of each year.

(e) The railroad commission may assess each operator of a gas master metered system subject to this title an annual fee not to exceed $100 for each master metered system. The fee is due June 30 of each year.

(f) The railroad commission may assess a late payment penalty of 10 percent of the total assessment due under Subsection (d) or (e) that is not paid within 30 days after the annual due date established by the applicable subsection.

(g) Each operator of a gas distribution system and each gas master meter operator shall recover as a surcharge to its existing rates the amounts paid to the commission under this section. Amounts collected under this subsection by an investor-owned gas distribution system or a cooperatively owned gas distribution system shall not be included in the revenue or gross receipts of the company for the purpose of calculating municipal franchise fees or any tax imposed under Subchapter B, Chapter 182, Tax Code, or under Chapter 122. Those amounts are not subject to a sales and use tax imposed by Chapter 151, Tax Code, or Subtitle C, Title 3, Tax Code.

(h) A fee collected under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund as provided by Section 81.067, Natural Resources Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3920.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3920 / Section 3920.002
§ 3920.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The Highway 380 Municipal Management District No. 1 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7988.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7988 / Section 7988.153
§ 7988.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1115.0508 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1115 / Section 1115.0508
§ 1115.0508. ADDITIONAL LICENSURE NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter may be construed to require an agent to obtain a license other than the license described by Chapter 4054.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 34.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 34 / Section 34.006
§ 34.006. CONSULTATIONS AND AGREEMENTS WITH OUTSIDE PARTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department and review committee may consult with any relevant experts and stakeholders, including:

(1) anesthesiologists;

(2) intensivists or critical care physicians;

(3) nutritionists;

(4) substance abuse treatment specialists;

(5) hospital staff or employees;

(6) representatives of the state Medicaid program;

(7) paramedics or other emergency medical response personnel;

(8) hospital-based risk management specialists;

(9) representatives of local health departments and public health districts in this state;

(10) public health experts;

(11) government representatives or officials; and

(12) law enforcement officials.

(b) In gathering information, the department and review committee may consult with representatives of any relevant state professional associations and organizations, including:

(1) District XI of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists;

(2) the Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists;

(3) the Texas Nurses Association;

(4) the Texas Section of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses;

(5) the Texas Academy of Family Physicians;

(6) the Texas Pediatric Society;

(7) the Consortium of Texas Certified Nurse-Midwives;

(8) the Association of Texas Midwives;

(9) the Texas Hospital Association;

(10) the Texas Medical Association; and

(11) the Texas Public Health Association.

(c) In consulting with individuals or organizations under Subsection (a) or (b), a member of the review committee or employee of the department may not disclose any identifying information of a patient or health care provider.

(d) The department on behalf of the review committee may enter into agreements with institutions of higher education or other organizations consistent with the duties of the department or review committee under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6908.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6908 / Section 6908.151
§ 6908.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 6908.153.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 53, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) 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.
Tex. Education Code § 87.203 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 87 / Section 87.203
§ 87.203. ADMISSION, DISCIPLINE, INSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

The board shall prescribe the standards of admission and admit the applicants who meet the requirements. Students shall be subject to the regulations of conduct and discipline prescribed by the board. The board shall make provision for the proper instruction, for courses of study, and for the care, supervision, and management of the school; and the board is vested with all powers necessary for the proper discharge of these duties.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 469.009 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 469 / Section 469.009
§ 469.009. FUNDING.
Status: in_force

A recovery house that is not accredited by an accrediting organization in accordance with this chapter is ineligible for and may not receive state money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1026.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1026 / Section 1026.051
§ 1026.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board consists of nine directors elected from the district at large.

(b) Directors serve staggered two-year terms unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Government Code § 2310.304 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2310 / Section 2310.304
§ 2310.304. REQUEST FOR APPLICATION FOR DEFENSE READJUSTMENT PROJECT DESIGNATION.
Status: in_force

A qualified business in a readjustment zone may request that the governing body of the readjustment zone apply to the bank for designation of the business as a defense readjustment project. The request must also be made to the readjustment zone's administrative authority, if one exists.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.655 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.655
§ 1101.655. REVOCATION OF LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE FOR CLAIM ON ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall revoke a license, approval, or registration issued under this chapter or Chapter 1102 if:

(1) the commission makes a payment from the real estate recovery trust account under Subchapter M on behalf of a license or registration holder; and

(2) the license or registration holder does not repay the real estate recovery trust account the full amount of a payment made on the license or registration holder's behalf before the 31st day after the date the commission provides notice to the license or registration holder.

(b) The commission may probate an order revoking a license, approval, or registration under this section.

(c) A person is not eligible for a license or certificate until the person has repaid in full the amount paid from the account for the person, plus interest at the legal rate.

(d) For the purposes of this section, if payment is made from the real estate recovery trust account on behalf of a business entity license holder or a designated broker of a business entity license holder, the commission shall proceed under Subsection (a) against both the business entity and designated broker.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1951.203 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1951 / Section 1951.203
§ 1951.203. STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR LICENSES.
Status: in_force

The department, with the advice of the committee, shall develop standards and criteria for issuing:

(1) a structural pest control business license to a person engaged in the business of structural pest control;

(2) a certified commercial applicator's license to an individual engaged in the business of structural pest control;

(3) a certified noncommercial applicator's license to an individual; and

(4) a technician license to an individual.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 111.007 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 111 / Section 111.007
§ 111.007. PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person operates a cotton gin for himself or herself or for commercial purposes without complying with this chapter.

(b) A person commits an offense if, as a ginner, the person:

(1) fails, neglects, or refuses to keep a record in accordance with Section 111.002 of this code; or

(2) fails, neglects, or refuses to mark a bale of cotton with the initials of each party who claims to own the cotton and with the ginner's mark in the manner required by Section 111.003 of this code.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7997A.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7997A / Section 7997A.0101
§ 7997A.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 Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 597.
Tex. Education Code § 56.503 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 56 / Section 56.503
§ 56.503. ELIGIBLE EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

To be eligible to participate in the scholarship program, an educator preparation program must:

(1) be operated by an eligible institution;

(2) provide a structured system of support to assist scholarship recipients to successfully complete the educator preparation program;

(3) require additional hours of field-based experience for students above the minimum hours required by State Board for Educator Certification rule;

(4) require additional hours of clinical teaching experience for students above the minimum hours required by State Board for Educator Certification rule;

(5) provide or facilitate opportunities for scholarship recipients to participate in learning opportunities beyond the university classroom setting; and

(6) comply with other eligibility criteria established by coordinating board rule.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8357.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8357 / Section 8357.153
§ 8357.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Occupations Code § 102.004 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 102 / Section 102.004
§ 102.004. APPLICABILITY TO ADVERTISING.
Status: in_force

Section 102.001 does not prohibit advertising, unless the advertising is:

(1) false, misleading, or deceptive;

(2) not readily subject to verification, if the advertising claims professional superiority or the performance of a professional service in a superior manner; or

(3) prohibited under Chapter 164, Health and Safety Code, as applicable.
Tex. Finance Code § 122.051 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 122 / Section 122.051
§ 122.051. MEMBERSHIP.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may be a member of a credit union only if the person is an incorporator or other person who:

(1) shares a definable community of interest, in accordance with the credit union's articles of incorporation or bylaws, including a community of interest based on occupation, association, or residence;

(2) has paid an entrance fee or membership fee, or both, as required by the bylaws;

(3) has complied with the minimum share, including membership share, requirements or other qualifying account requirements established by the board; and

(4) has complied with any other requirement of the articles of incorporation and bylaws.

(b) The state acting through the comptroller as administrator of the state's deferred compensation program or a political subdivision acting through an appropriate officer as administrator of the political subdivision's deferred compensation program may be a member of a credit union for purposes of funding a deferred compensation program. The state or a political subdivision funding a deferred compensation program is not required to pay an entrance fee.

(c) A member who leaves the field of membership may retain membership in the credit union under reasonable board standards.

(d) In this subsection, "good cause" includes the act of physically or verbally abusing a credit union member or employee. A person's membership in a credit union may be terminated or suspended for good cause or for not maintaining membership requirements, under the conditions and in accordance with the procedures provided in the bylaws. A credit union may also discontinue providing any or all services to a member for good cause without terminating or suspending the person's membership. Termination or suspension of a person's membership in the credit union or discontinuing services does not relieve the person from any outstanding obligations owed to the credit union.

(e) Two or more persons within the credit union's field of membership who have jointly subscribed for one or more share or deposit accounts under a joint account and who have complied with all membership requirements may each be admitted to membership.

(f) A credit union authorized to engage in business under this subtitle may accept as a member any other credit union organized or chartered under the laws of this or another state or of the United States. Those credit union members are not entitled to any voting privileges.
Tex. Education Code § 51.255 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.255
§ 51.255. FAILURE TO REPORT OR FALSE REPORT; OFFENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) is required to make a report under Section 51.252 and knowingly fails to make the report; or

(2) with the intent to harm or deceive, knowingly makes a report under Section 51.252 that is false.

(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class B misdemeanor, except that the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the actor intended to conceal the incident that the actor was required to report under Section 51.252.

(c) A postsecondary educational institution shall terminate the employment of an employee whom the institution determines in accordance with the institution's disciplinary procedure to have committed an offense under Subsection (a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1096.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1096 / Section 1096.110
§ 1096.110. PROVISION OF CERTAIN HEALTH SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The board may provide emergency services, home health care services, long-term health care services, or any other health care services the board determines are necessary to meet the needs of the district.
Tex. Family Code § 45.003 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 45 / Section 45.003
§ 45.003. CITATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The following persons are entitled to citation in a suit under this subchapter:

(1) a parent of the child whose parental rights have not been terminated;

(2) any managing conservator of the child; and

(3) any guardian of the child.

(b) Citation must be issued and served in the same manner as under Chapter 102.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 112.021 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 112 / Section 112.021
§ 112.021. PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

The protection and advocacy system shall have access to records as required by the provisions of the applicable federal disability laws.
Tex. Transportation Code § 256.053 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 256 / Section 256.053
§ 256.053. REPEAL OF SPECIAL ROAD TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county may order and conduct an election to repeal a tax adopted under Section 256.052 in the manner provided for an election to adopt the tax.

(b) A petition requesting an election to repeal the tax may not be granted on or before the second anniversary of the date of the election at which the tax is adopted.

(c) The commissioners court may grant a petition calling for an election to repeal the tax only if satisfactory proof is presented to the court that:

(1) there is great dissatisfaction with the tax; and

(2) it is probable that a majority of the residents of the county, political subdivision, or defined district who are qualified to vote for the tax would vote for repeal of the tax.