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Tex. Local Government Code § 143.113 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 143 / Section 143.113
§ 143.113. ASSIGNMENT PAY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Bilingual personnel" means a member of the fire or police department who in the performance of the member's duties is capable of effectively translating orally a language other than English into English, and when necessary, effectively translating the language into written English.

(2) "Emergency ambulance attendant" means a member of the fire department who provides emergency medical care and emergency transportation for members of the public.

(3) "Field training officer" means a member of the fire department who is assigned to and performs the duties and responsibilities of the field training officers program.

(4) "Hazardous materials response team personnel" means a member of the fire department who is assigned to a hazardous materials response team and stabilizes or participates in the stabilization of hazardous materials in an emergency.

(b) The municipality's governing body may authorize assignment pay for emergency ambulance attendants, field training officers, and hazardous materials response team personnel. The municipality's governing body may authorize assignment pay for fire fighters or police officers who perform specialized functions in their respective departments, including but not limited to career patrol officers. The assignment pay is in an amount and is payable under conditions set by ordinance and is in addition to the regular pay received by members of the fire department. The head of the fire department or police department is not eligible for the assignment pay authorized by this subsection.

(c) The municipality's governing body may authorize assignment pay for bilingual personnel performing specialized functions as interpreters or translators in their respective departments. The assignment pay is in an amount and is payable under conditions set by ordinance and is in addition to the regular pay received by members of the fire or police department. If the ordinance applies equally to each person who meets the criteria established by the ordinance, the ordinance may provide for payment to each fire fighter or police officer who meets testing or other certification criteria for an assignment, or the ordinance may set criteria that will determine the foreign languages in which a person must be fluent or other criteria for eligibility. The ordinance may provide for different rates of pay according to a person's capability and may allow more pay to those persons who are capable of translating orally and into written English. The heads of the fire and police departments are not eligible for the assignment pay authorized by this subsection.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1301.0625 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.0625
§ 1301.0625. HEALTH CARE COLLABORATIVES.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the requirements of this chapter, a health care collaborative may be designated as a preferred provider under a preferred provider benefit plan and may offer enhanced benefits for care provided by the health care collaborative.

(b) A preferred provider contract between an insurer and a health care collaborative may use a payment methodology other than a fee-for-service or discounted fee methodology. A reimbursement methodology used in a contract under this subsection is not subject to Chapter 843.

(c) A contract authorized by Subsection (b) must specify that the health care collaborative and the physicians or providers providing health care services on behalf of the collaborative will hold an insured harmless for payment of the cost of covered health care services if the insurer or the health care collaborative do not pay the physician or health care provider for the services.

(d) An insurer issuing an exclusive provider benefit plan authorized by another law of this state may limit access to only preferred providers participating in a health care collaborative if the limitation is consistent with all requirements applicable to exclusive provider benefit plans.
Tex. Finance Code § 16.008 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 16 / Section 16.008
§ 16.008. SUITS.
Status: in_force

The office of the attorney general shall represent a financial regulatory agency in any litigation. The attorney general may assess and collect from the financial regulatory agency reasonable attorney's fees associated with any litigation under this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 493.1033 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 493 / Section 493.1033
§ 493.1033. CREDIT ALLOWED FOR CERTAIN CERTIFIED REINSURERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Credit shall be allowed when the reinsurance is ceded to an assuming insurer that:

(1) is certified by the commissioner as a reinsurer in this state; and

(2) secures its obligations in accordance with the requirements of this section and Sections 493.1034-493.1038.

(b) To be eligible for certification, the assuming insurer must:

(1) be domiciled and licensed to transact insurance or reinsurance in a jurisdiction listed as qualified on the list published by the commissioner under Section 493.1035;

(2) maintain minimum capital and surplus in an amount required by the commissioner by rule;

(3) maintain a financial strength rating from not fewer than two rating agencies determined to be acceptable in accordance with rules adopted by the commissioner;

(4) agree to submit to the jurisdiction of any court of competent jurisdiction in any state of the United States;

(5) appoint the commissioner as its agent for service of process in this state;

(6) provide security for 100 percent of the assuming insurer's liabilities for reinsurance ceded by United States ceding insurers if the assuming insurer resists enforcement of a final judgment of a court of the United States;

(7) meet application information filing requirements, as established by the commissioner by rule, for the initial application for certification and on an ongoing basis; and

(8) satisfy any other requirements for certification required by the commissioner by rule.

(c) In determining eligibility for certification under Subsection (b), the commissioner may defer to the certification granted and financial strength rating assigned by a National Association of Insurance Commissioners accredited jurisdiction.

(d) Credit for reinsurance under this section applies only to a reinsurance contract entered into or renewed on or after the effective date of the certification of the assuming insurer.
Tex. Education Code § 102.111 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 102 / Section 102.111
§ 102.111. TRANSFER OF GOVERNANCE TO TEXAS A&M SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The organization, control, and management of the university are transferred to the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System if that board and the board of regents appointed for the university under Section 102.11 of this code agree on the transfer not later than December 31, 1989, and the transfer is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board not later than March 31, 1990. The transfer takes effect on the date agreed to by the boards and approved by the coordinating board.

(b) If the transfer is agreed to and approved under Subsection (a) of this section, the governance, operation, management, and control of the university, along with all right, title, and interest in the land, buildings, facilities, improvements, equipment, supplies, and property comprising that institution are transferred from the board of regents appointed under Section 102.11 of this code to the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System. The board of regents appointed under Section 102.11 of this code is abolished on the effective date of the transfer.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3900.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3900 / Section 3900.003
§ 3900.003. PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter. By creating the district and in authorizing the city and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(b) The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the city or county from providing the level of services provided to the area in the district as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the city and county services provided in the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 373.054 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 373 / Section 373.054
§ 373.054. REINITIATION OF PROCESS.
Status: in_force

If the process described by Sections 373.051, 373.052, and 373.053 concludes without the local toll project entity or the department entering into a contract for the construction of the toll project, either entity may reinitiate the process under this subchapter by submitting notice to the other entity in the manner provided by Section 373.051.
Tex. Government Code § 550.0102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 550 / Section 550.0102
§ 550.0102. PURPOSES OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

Recognizing that faith- and community-based organizations provide a range of vital charitable services to persons in this state, the purposes of this subchapter are to:

(1) increase the impact and effectiveness of those organizations;

(2) forge stronger partnerships between those organizations and state government so that:

(A) communities are empowered to serve individuals in need; and

(B) community capacity for providing services is strengthened; and

(3) create a funding mechanism that:

(A) builds on the established efforts of those organizations; and

(B) operates to create new partnerships in local communities for the benefit of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8334.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8334 / Section 8334.002
§ 8334.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7914A.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7914A / Section 7914A.0403
§ 7914A.0403. 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. Health and Safety Code § 247.0456 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 247 / Section 247.0456
§ 247.0456. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

The department may not assess a monetary penalty under this chapter and a monetary penalty under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code, for the same act or failure to act.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3863.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3863 / Section 3863.007
§ 3863.007. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Finance Code § 15.415 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 15 / Section 15.415
§ 15.415. GIFTS OF MONEY OR PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

The department may accept money or property by gift, bequest, devise, or otherwise for any department purpose authorized by this chapter and Subtitle D, Title 3. A gift, bequest, or devise shall be used for the purposes specified by the grantor. The commission must approve acceptance and use of any gift, bequest, or devise under this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 562.302 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 562 / Section 562.302
§ 562.302. POWERS IN ADDITION TO OTHER POWERS AUTHORIZED BY LAW.
Status: in_force

The powers vested in the department and the commissioner by this chapter are in addition to any other powers to enforce a penalty, fine, or forfeiture authorized by law with respect to a method of competition or act or practice defined as unfair or deceptive.
Tex. Local Government Code § 117.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 117 / Section 117.003
§ 117.003. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL TAX LAW FOR FUNDS HELD UNDER THIS CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) If any funds deposited under this chapter are placed into an interest-bearing account, any person with a taxable interest in funds deposited to such account must submit appropriate tax forms and provide correct information to the district or county clerk so that the interest earned on such funds can be timely and appropriately reported to the Internal Revenue Service. The information and forms provided to the district or county clerk under this section are not subject to public disclosure except to the extent necessary to effectuate compliance with federal tax law requirements.

(b) The district or county clerk is authorized to pay any or all of the interest earned on funds deposited under this chapter, without court order, to the Internal Revenue Service to satisfy tax withholding requirements.
Tex. Insurance Code § 3502.103 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 3502 / Section 3502.103
§ 3502.103. RECORDING AND REPORTING OF LOSS AND EXPENSE EXPERIENCE AND OTHER DATA.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall adopt reasonable rules and statistical plans for the recording and reporting of loss experience and other required data by a mortgage guaranty insurer. The rules and plans must ensure that each insurer's total loss and expense experience is made available in the form and with the detail the commissioner considers necessary.

(b) Each mortgage guaranty insurer shall use the statistical plans adopted under this section to record and report loss experience and other required data in accordance with the rules adopted by the commissioner.

(c) The commissioner may modify statistical plans adopted under this section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 592.017 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 592 / Section 592.017
§ 592.017. TREATMENT AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

Each person with an intellectual disability has the right to receive for the person's intellectual disability adequate treatment and habilitative services that:

(1) are suited to the person's individual needs;

(2) maximize the person's capabilities;

(3) enhance the person's ability to cope with the person's environment; and

(4) are administered skillfully, safely, and humanely with full respect for the dignity and personal integrity of the person.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 203.057 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 203 / Section 203.057
§ 203.057. FEASIBILITY STUDIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall establish a process for providing to persons submitting project proposals assistance in locating a person with expertise in hydrology, water resources, or another technical area pertinent to the evaluation of water supply to conduct a feasibility study for a project using a water yield model as described by Section 203.053(b).

(b) The board may:

(1) dedicate a portion of the money appropriated to the board that it considers appropriate to fund part or all of a feasibility study under this section; and

(2) establish procedures to distribute the money under Subdivision (1).

(c) To receive funding for a feasibility study under Subsection (b), a person must submit to the board an application for funding that includes a statement of the project's anticipated impact on water resources.
Tex. Water Code § 51.050 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.050
§ 51.050. MASTER DISTRICT; DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

A master district may have directors which number five, seven, or any other uneven number up to 21.

(b) The number shall be determined at the time of the creation of the district and may thereafter be changed by the directors of the district in a manner to conform to the requirements for equitable representation for the various areas of the master district.

(c) The election and qualification of the directors shall, where applicable, be controlled as provided by the other provisions of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3814.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3814 / Section 3814.003
§ 3814.003. PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter.

(b) The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the area of the district.

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve Harris County or the City of Houston from providing the level of services provided, as of June 16, 2001, to the area in the district. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the county or city services provided in the area in the district.

(d) By creating the district and in authorizing the City of Houston, Harris County, and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 2051.051 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2051 / Section 2051.051
§ 2051.051. BILL FOR PUBLICATION.
Status: in_force

A newspaper that publishes a notice shall submit a bill for the publication with a clipping of the published notice and a verified statement of the publisher that:

(1) states the rate charged;

(2) certifies that the rate charged is the newspaper's lowest published rate for classified advertising; and

(3) certifies the number and dates of the publication.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3971.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3971 / Section 3971.0302
§ 3971.0302. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district, using any money available to the district for the purpose, may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code.

(b) The district may contract with a governmental or private entity to carry out an action under Subsection (a).

(c) The implementation of a district project or service is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 101.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 101 / Section 101.001
§ 101.001. STATE POLICY AND PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) It is a state concern that many residents of this state hold insurance policies issued by persons or insurers who are not authorized to do insurance business in this state and who are not qualified as eligible surplus lines insurers under Chapter 981. These residents face often insurmountable obstacles in asserting legal rights under the policies in foreign forums under unfamiliar laws and rules of practice.

(b) It is the policy of this state to protect residents against acts by a person or insurer who is not authorized to do insurance business in this state by:

(1) maintaining fair and honest insurance markets;

(2) protecting the premium tax revenues of this state;

(3) protecting authorized persons and insurers, who are subject to strict regulation, from unfair competition by unauthorized persons and insurers; and

(4) protecting against evasion of the insurance regulatory laws of this state.

(c) The purpose of this chapter is to subject certain insurers and persons to the jurisdiction of:

(1) the commissioner and proceedings before the commissioner; and

(2) the courts of this state in suits by or on behalf of the state or an insured or beneficiary under an insurance contract.

(d) It is also a concern that this state not become a safe harbor for persons or insurers engaged in the unauthorized business of insurance in this state, regardless of whether the insureds or other persons affected by the unauthorized business of insurance are residents of this state.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.0317 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.0317
§ 32.0317. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER SCHOOL HEALTH AND RELATED SERVICES PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner shall adopt rules requiring parental consent for services provided under the school health and related services program in order for a school district to receive reimbursement for the services. The rules must allow a school district to seek a waiver to receive reimbursement for services provided to a student who does not have a parent or legal guardian who can provide consent.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 109.002 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 109 / Section 109.002
§ 109.002. APPLICABILITY; APPROPRIATIONS AND PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter applies to appropriations and payments made in relation to:

(1) a claim for which the state government is liable under Chapter 101 that results from the conduct of a state agency; and

(2) indemnification of an employee, member of a governing board, or other officer of a state agency under Chapter 104.

(b) Except as provided by Section 109.007, the legislature may not make an appropriation to pay a claim for which the state government is liable under Chapter 101 and that results from the conduct of a state agency except in accordance with Section 109.003.

(c) Except as provided by Section 109.007, the legislature may not make an appropriation to indemnify an employee, member of a governing board, or other officer of a state agency under Chapter 104 except in accordance with Section 109.003.
Tex. Government Code § 1252.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1252 / Section 1252.003
§ 1252.003. REVOCATION AND CANCELLATION OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) If the proposition to revoke the bonds receives the number of votes required by the statute under which the bonds were originally voted, the authority to issue the bonds is revoked.

(b) If the bonds have not been printed, a certified copy of the order or resolution showing that the authority to issue the bonds has been revoked and the minutes relating to the order or resolution shall be sent to the attorney general.

(c) If the bonds have been approved by the attorney general and registered by the comptroller, a certified copy of the order or resolution and the minutes relating to the order or resolution shall be sent to the attorney general and comptroller.

(d) If the bonds have been printed, the commissioners court or municipal governing body shall destroy the bonds by canceling and burning the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3874.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3874 / Section 3874.005
§ 3874.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Section 3874.106; or

(2) other law.

(b) A mistake in the field notes of the district contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not in any way affect:

(1) the district's organization, existence, or validity;

(2) the district's right to contract, including the right to issue any type of bond or other obligation for a purpose for which the district is created;

(3) the district's right to impose or collect an assessment, tax, or any other revenue; or

(4) the legality or operation of the board.