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Tex. Insurance Code § 2151.210 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2151 / Section 2151.210
§ 2151.210. HEARING ON AMENDED FILING.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may hold a hearing in the manner provided by Section 2151.206 not later than the 20th day after the date the department receives an amended filing.

(b) Not later than the 10th day after the date the hearing on the amended filing is concluded, the commissioner shall approve or disapprove the amended filing.

(c) Not later than the 30th day after the date the amended filing is received by the department, the commissioner shall disapprove the amended filing or the filing is considered approved.

(d) The requirements provided under Sections 2151.204 and 2151.207 apply to a hearing conducted under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3885.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3885 / Section 3885.056
§ 3885.056. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may compensate each director in an amount not to exceed $150 for each board meeting.

(b) A director is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of a director.
Tex. Government Code § 418.082 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 418 / Section 418.082
§ 418.082. RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The division shall establish and administer a rural infrastructure disaster recovery program in accordance with this subchapter to benefit eligible political subdivisions. The program must be designed to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to rural communities located in a disaster area for the purpose of rebuilding and repairing critical infrastructure damaged by a disaster.

(b) The division may make grants in accordance with this subchapter using money appropriated to the division for the purposes of this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8099.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8099 / Section 8099.0106
§ 8099.0106. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 772.531 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 772 / Section 772.531
§ 772.531. EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

A bond issued by the district under this subchapter, any transaction relating to the bond, and profits made in the sale or redemption of the bond are exempt from taxation by the state or by any municipality, county, special district, or other political subdivision of this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2308.051 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.051
§ 2308.051. TOWING, STORAGE, AND BOOTING ADVISORY BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The advisory board consists of nine members appointed by the presiding officer of the commission with the approval of the commission:

(1) one representative of a towing company operating in a county with a population of less than one million;

(2) one representative of a towing company operating in a county with a population of one million or more;

(3) one representative of a vehicle storage facility located in a county with a population of less than one million;

(4) one representative of a vehicle storage facility located in a county with a population of one million or more;

(5) one parking facility representative;

(6) one peace officer from a county with a population of less than one million;

(7) one peace officer from a county with a population of one million or more;

(8) one representative of a member insurer, as defined by Section 462.004, Insurance Code, of the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association who writes automobile insurance in this state; and

(9) one person who operates both a towing company and a vehicle storage facility.

(b) The advisory board must include representation for each classification of towing.

(c) An appointment to the advisory board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3879.304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3879 / Section 3879.304
§ 3879.304. ABOLISHING SALES AND USE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the board may abolish the sales and use tax without an election.

(b) The board may not abolish the sales and use tax if the district has outstanding debt secured by the tax.
Tex. Education Code § 29.016 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 29 / Section 29.016
§ 29.016. EVALUATION CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO A SPECIAL EDUCATION DUE PROCESS HEARING.
Status: in_force

A special education hearing officer in an impartial due process hearing brought under 20 U.S.C. Section 1415 may issue an order or decision that authorizes one or more evaluations of a student who is eligible for, or who is suspected as being eligible for, special education services. Such an order or decision authorizes the evaluation of the student without parental consent as if it were a court order for purposes of any state or federal law providing for consent by order of a court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7939A.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7939A / Section 7939A.0304
§ 7939A.0304. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Transportation Code § 601.052 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 601 / Section 601.052
§ 601.052. EXCEPTIONS TO FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Section 601.051 does not apply to:

(1) the operation of a motor vehicle that:

(A) is a former military vehicle or is at least 25 years old;

(B) is used only for exhibitions, club activities, parades, and other functions of public interest and not for regular transportation; and

(C) for which the owner files with the department an affidavit, signed by the owner, stating that the vehicle is a collector's item and used only as described by Paragraph (B);

(2) a neighborhood electric vehicle that is operated only as authorized by Section 551.304;

(2-a) a golf cart that is operated only as authorized by Section 551.403;

(2-b) an off-highway vehicle that is operated only as authorized by Subchapter C, Chapter 551A, or Section 551A.055 of this code or Chapter 29, Parks and Wildlife Code; or

(3) a volunteer fire department for the operation of a motor vehicle the title of which is held in the name of a volunteer fire department.

(b) Subsection (a)(3) does not exempt from the requirement of Section 601.051 a person who is operating a vehicle described by that subsection.

(c) In this section:

(1) "Former military vehicle" has the meaning assigned by Section 504.502(i).

(2) "Volunteer fire department" means a company, department, or association that is:

(A) organized in an unincorporated area to answer fire alarms and extinguish fires or to answer fire alarms, extinguish fires, and provide emergency medical services; and

(B) composed of members who:

(i) do not receive compensation; or

(ii) receive only nominal compensation.
Tex. Finance Code § 125.302 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 125 / Section 125.302
§ 125.302. LOANS TO NONMEMBER TRUSTEE.
Status: in_force

Subject to limitations imposed by this subtitle or a rule adopted under this subtitle, a credit union may make a fully secured loan to a nonmember trustee to enable the trustee to perform or assist the trustee in performing the trustee's fiduciary responsibilities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3857.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3857 / Section 3857.104
§ 3857.104. AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.

(b) The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.908 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.908
§ 2306.908. REPORT.
Status: in_force

The council shall submit annually a progress report to the governing bodies of the agencies represented on the council.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8434.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8434 / Section 8434.004
§ 8434.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8434.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 301.1571 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.1571
§ 301.1571. USE OF STANDARDIZED EXAMINATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall adopt rules related to the use by a school of nursing or educational program offered in this state of a standardized examination prepared by a private entity. The rules must prohibit the use of a standardized examination as a graduation requirement or to deny students an affidavit of graduation. The rules may authorize the use of a standardized examination only to:

(1) familiarize students with computerized testing;

(2) assess potential or enrolled students for purposes of:

(A) serving as one component of admissions criteria;

(B) evaluating a student's strengths and weaknesses for remediation purposes; or

(C) identifying students experiencing academic difficulties who require early remediation; or

(3) assess the effectiveness of the school of nursing or educational program by providing:

(A) trend data on student performance;

(B) a comparison of student performance with nationwide averages;

(C) feedback of student knowledge of program content;

(D) data to monitor the effectiveness of specific course, level, and program curriculum revisions;

(E) a measure of student mastery of content; or

(F) an evaluation of the effectiveness of curriculum content for revision purposes.

(b) The rules adopted under Subsection (a) must provide that a score on a standardized examination may not account for more than 10 percent of a course grade for a course in a school of nursing or educational program.

(c) A school of nursing or educational program that determines a student is in need of academic remediation on the basis of a standardized examination may not require the student to attend any course offered by the examination provider.

(d) Failure to comply with the rules adopted under Subsection (a) may subject the school of nursing or educational program to disciplinary action, including removal of the school's or program's approval status, as determined by the board.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 58.074 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 58 / Section 58.074
§ 58.074. STATE LIABILITY PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

The state is not liable to an eligible lending institution for payment of the principal, interest, or any late charges on a loan made under this subchapter. A delay in payment or default on a loan by a borrower does not affect the validity of the deposit agreement. Linked deposits are not an extension of the state's credit within the meaning of any state constitutional prohibition.
Tex. Education Code § 48.152 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 48 / Section 48.152
§ 48.152. NEW INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITY ALLOTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Instructional facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.001.

(2) "New instructional facility" includes:

(A) a newly constructed instructional facility;

(B) a repurposed instructional facility;

(C) a leased facility operating for the first time as an instructional facility with a minimum lease term of not less than 10 years; and

(D) a renovated portion of an instructional facility to be used for the first time to provide high-cost and undersubscribed career and technology education programs, as determined by the commissioner.

(b) A school district is entitled to an additional allotment as provided by this section for operational expenses associated with opening a new instructional facility.

(c) A school district entitled to an allotment under this section may use funds from the district's allotment to renovate an existing instructional facility to serve as a dedicated cybersecurity computer laboratory.

(d) For the first school year in which students attend a new instructional facility, a school district is entitled to an allotment of $1,000 for each student in average daily attendance at the facility. For the second school year in which students attend that instructional facility, a school district is entitled to an allotment of $1,000 for each additional student in average daily attendance at the facility.

(e) For purposes of this section, the number of additional students in average daily attendance at a facility is the difference between the number of students in average daily attendance in the current year at that facility and the number of students in average daily attendance at that facility in the preceding year.

(f) The amount appropriated for allotments under this section may not exceed $150 million in a school year. If the total amount of allotments to which districts are entitled under this section for a school year exceeds the amount appropriated under this subsection, the commissioner:

(1) shall reduce each district's allotment under this section in the manner provided by Section 48.266(f); and

(2) for new instructional facilities described by Subsection (a)(2)(D), may remove a career and technology education program from the list of programs that qualify under that subsection.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8137.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8137 / Section 8137.101
§ 8137.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Education Code § 1.007 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 1 / Section 1.007
§ 1.007. COMPLIANCE WITH MANDATORY POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "public elementary or secondary school" means a school district and a district, campus, program, or school operating under a charter under Chapter 12.

(b) A public elementary or secondary school, the school's governing body, and the school's employees shall implement and comply with each policy the school is required to adopt under this code or other law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9063.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9063 / Section 9063.051
§ 9063.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The authority is governed by a board of five elected directors.
Tex. Government Code § 3101.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 3101 / Section 3101.002
§ 3101.002. STATE ARMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The state arms are a five-pointed white star, on an azure background, encircled by olive and live oak branches.

(b) The secretary of state by rule shall adopt the standard design for the state arms.
Tex. Local Government Code § 141.035 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 141 / Section 141.035
§ 141.035. PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is a municipal official in a municipality with a population of 10,000 or more and who is in charge of the fire or police department or is responsible for setting the compensation provided by this subchapter commits an offense if the person violates this subchapter.

(b) An offense under this section is punishable by a fine of not less than $10 or more than $100.

(c) Each day on which the municipal official causes or permits a violation of this subchapter to occur is a separate offense.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 328.003 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 328 / Section 328.003
§ 328.003. ENFORCEMENT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL; INJUNCTION; CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney general may investigate a claim that a person violated this chapter.

(b) If the attorney general concludes that a person is violating this chapter, the attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state to restrain or enjoin the person from violating this chapter.

(c) In addition to bringing an action for injunctive relief under this chapter, the attorney general may seek restitution and petition a district court for the assessment of a civil penalty as provided by this section.

(d) A person who knowingly violates Section 328.002 is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation.

(e) Every ticket transaction in which a ticket is acquired to be sold in violation of Section 328.002 constitutes a separate violation for purposes of assessing a civil penalty.

(f) The civil penalty for a violation of a court order or injunction issued to enforce this section may not exceed $100,000.

(g) The attorney general may recover all reasonable costs of bringing an action under this section, including court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, and investigation costs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1098.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1098 / Section 1098.102
§ 1098.102. RESTRICTION ON TAXATION AND DEBT.
Status: in_force

Stonewall County or another governmental entity in which the district is located may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care for district residents.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1352.006 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1352 / Section 1352.006
§ 1352.006. DETERMINATION OF MEDICAL NECESSITY; EXTENSION OF COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "utilization review" has the meaning assigned by Section 4201.002.

(b) Notwithstanding Chapter 4201 or any other law relating to the determination of medical necessity under this code, a health benefit plan shall respond to a person requesting utilization review or appealing for an extension of coverage based on an allegation of medical necessity not later than three business days after the date on which the person makes the request or submits the appeal. The person must make the request or submit the appeal in the manner prescribed by the terms of the plan's health insurance policy or agreement, contract, evidence of coverage, or similar coverage document. To comply with the requirements of this section, the health benefit plan issuer must respond through a direct telephone contact made by a representative of the issuer. This subsection does not apply to a small employer health benefit plan.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1074.113 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1074 / Section 1074.113
§ 1074.113. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR INVESTIGATORY OR OTHER SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The board may contract with a political subdivision or governmental agency for the district to provide investigatory or other services for the medical, hospital, or welfare needs of district residents.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 292B.051 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 292B / Section 292B.051
§ 292B.051. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE MANDATORY PAYMENT.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court of a county may require a mandatory payment authorized under this chapter by an institutional health care provider in the county only in the manner provided by this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8504.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8504 / Section 8504.057
§ 8504.057. GENERAL MANAGER.
Status: in_force

The board shall employ a general manager at the compensation set by a majority of the board.
Tex. Government Code § 791.024 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 791 / Section 791.024
§ 791.024. CONTRACTS FOR COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

A community supervision and corrections department established under Section 76.002 may agree with the state, an agency of the state, or a local government to finance, construct, operate, maintain, or manage a community corrections facility under Section 76.010(b) or a county correctional center under Subchapter H, Chapter 351, Local Government Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 166.152 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 166 / Section 166.152
§ 166.152. SCOPE AND DURATION OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to this subchapter or any express limitation on the authority of the agent contained in the medical power of attorney, the agent may make any health care decision on the principal's behalf that the principal could make if the principal were competent.

(b) An agent may exercise authority only if the principal's attending physician certifies in writing and files the certification in the principal's medical record that, based on the attending physician's reasonable medical judgment, the principal is incompetent.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subchapter, treatment may not be given to or withheld from the principal if the principal objects regardless of whether, at the time of the objection:

(1) a medical power of attorney is in effect; or

(2) the principal is competent.

(d) The principal's attending physician shall make reasonable efforts to inform the principal of any proposed treatment or of any proposal to withdraw or withhold treatment before implementing an agent's advance directive.

(e) After consultation with the attending physician and other health care providers, the agent shall make a health care decision:

(1) according to the agent's knowledge of the principal's wishes, including the principal's religious and moral beliefs; or

(2) if the agent does not know the principal's wishes, according to the agent's assessment of the principal's best interests.

(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, an agent may not consent to:

(1) voluntary inpatient mental health services;

(2) convulsive treatment;

(3) psychosurgery;

(4) abortion; or

(5) neglect of the principal through the omission of care primarily intended to provide for the comfort of the principal.

(g) The power of attorney is effective indefinitely on execution as provided by this subchapter and delivery of the document to the agent, unless it is revoked as provided by this subchapter or the principal becomes competent. If the medical power of attorney includes an expiration date and on that date the principal is incompetent, the power of attorney continues to be effective until the principal becomes competent unless it is revoked as provided by this subchapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 326.062 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 326 / Section 326.062
§ 326.062. EMPLOYEE PLANS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may provide for and administer a workers' compensation, health benefit, retirement, disability, or death compensation plan for the employees of the district.

(b) The board may adopt a plan to accomplish the purpose of this section.

(c) The board, after notice and a hearing, may change any plan or rule adopted under this section.
Tex. Education Code § 154.008 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 154 / Section 154.008
§ 154.008. PERFORMANCE REVIEW.
Status: in_force

The council, with recommendations from the steering committee, shall review and evaluate the performance of the consortium participants and data coordinating center at least every five years.