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Tex. Family Code § 261.002 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 261 / Section 261.002
§ 261.002. CENTRAL REGISTRY.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall establish and maintain a central registry of the names of individuals found by the department to have abused or neglected a child.

(b) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to carry out this section. The rules shall:

(1) prohibit the department from making a finding of abuse or neglect against a person in a case in which the department is named managing conservator of a child who has a severe emotional disturbance only because the child's family is unable to obtain mental health services for the child;

(2) establish guidelines for reviewing the records in the registry and removing those records in which the department was named managing conservator of a child who has a severe emotional disturbance only because the child's family was unable to obtain mental health services for the child;

(3) require the department to remove a person's name from the central registry maintained under this section not later than the 10th business day after the date the department receives notice that a finding of abuse and neglect against the person is overturned in:

(A) an administrative review or an appeal of the review conducted under Section 261.309(c);

(B) a review or an appeal of the review conducted by the office of consumer affairs of the department; or

(C) a hearing or an appeal conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings; and

(4) require the department to update any relevant department files to reflect an overturned finding of abuse or neglect against a person not later than the 10th business day after the date the finding is overturned in a review, hearing, or appeal described by Subdivision (3).

(c) The department may enter into agreements with other states to allow for the exchange of reports of child abuse and neglect in other states' central registry systems. The department shall use information obtained under this subsection in performing the background checks required under Section 42.056, Human Resources Code. The department shall cooperate with federal agencies and shall provide information and reports of child abuse and neglect to the appropriate federal agency that maintains the national registry for child abuse and neglect, if a national registry exists.

(d) The department shall provide the Health and Human Services Commission with access to the central registry as necessary for the commission to perform its duties under Section 137.005, Human Resources Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 379H.107 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 379H / Section 379H.107
§ 379H.107. ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSULTATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A land bank shall create one or more advisory committees to consult with and advise the land bank on:

(1) properties within the municipality served by the land bank that are imposing the greatest harm on neighborhoods and communities in the municipality;

(2) neighborhood priorities for new uses of those properties; and

(3) the range of potential transferees of those properties.

(b) As appropriate to the location of the real property of the land bank, advisory committee membership and neighborhood consultations shall include formal and informal neighborhood-specific community associations, residents' associations, faith communities, community development corporations, and anchor institutions.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 245.010 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 245 / Section 245.010
§ 245.010. MINIMUM STANDARDS.
Status: repealed

(a) The rules must contain minimum standards to protect the health and safety of a patient of an abortion facility and must contain provisions requiring compliance with the requirements of Subchapter B, Chapter 171. On and after September 1, 2014, the minimum standards for an abortion facility must be equivalent to the minimum standards adopted under Section 243.010 for ambulatory surgical centers.

(b) Only a physician as defined by Subtitle B, Title 3, Occupations Code, may perform an abortion.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2014.

(d) This section does not authorize the executive commissioner to:

(1) establish the qualifications of a licensed practitioner; or

(2) permit a person to provide health care services who is not authorized to provide those services under other laws of this state.
Tex. Family Code § 108.110 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 108 / Section 108.110
§ 108.110. RELEASE OF INFORMATION BY VITAL STATISTICS UNIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The vital statistics unit shall provide to the Department of Family and Protective Services:

(1) adoption information as necessary for the department to comply with federal law or regulations regarding the compilation or reporting of adoption information to federal officials; and

(2) other information as necessary for the department to administer its duties.

(b) The unit may release otherwise confidential information from the unit's central record files to another governmental entity that has a specific need for the information and maintains appropriate safeguards to prevent further dissemination of the information.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1103.004 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.004
§ 1103.004. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not apply to:

(1) a person who is authorized by law to perform an evaluation of real property for or to provide an evaluation of real property to another person;

(2) a real estate broker licensed under Chapter 1101 or a sales agent acting under the authority of a sponsoring broker who provides to another person a written analysis, opinion, or conclusion relating to the estimated price of real property if the analysis, opinion, or conclusion:

(A) is not referred to as an appraisal;

(B) is given in the ordinary course of the broker's business; and

(C) is related to the actual or potential acquisition, disposition, encumbrance, or management of an interest in real property;

(3) an appraiser certified by a jurisdiction other than this state who performs an appraisal review of an appraisal performed on real property in this state, if the appraiser does not offer an opinion of value as part of the appraisal review;

(4) an employee of a federally regulated financial institution or any other person engaged by the institution who performs an evaluation of real property for use by the institution in a transaction for which the institution is not required to use the services of a licensed or certified appraiser under federal regulations adopted under Title XI, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. Section 1833e) or under applicable state law;

(5) an employee of a non-bank financial institution or any other person engaged by the institution who provides an analysis, assessment, opinion, conclusion, notation, or compilation of data concerning the value of an interest in real property for use by the institution;

(6) the procurement or use of an automated valuation model; or

(7) a person who:

(A) performs appraisals in connection with the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal course as approved by the Appraiser Qualifications Board; and

(B) does not use a title or a reference in violation of Section 1103.201(b).

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(7), the appraisals described by that subsection may be credited by the board toward satisfying the experience required to obtain a license or certificate under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 451.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 451 / Section 451.006
§ 451.006. REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than September 1, 2022, the 1836 Project shall prepare and produce a written report that includes:

(1) a description of the activities of the project;

(2) the findings and recommendations of the project;

(3) a plan that identifies the best method of carrying out the duties under Sections 451.003(a)(1), (4), and (5);

(4) any proposals for legislation; and

(5) any other matter the project considers appropriate.

(b) Subsequent to the report required under Subsection (a), the 1836 Project may prepare and produce additional reports the project considers appropriate.

(c) The Texas Education Agency shall make a report described by this section available to the public on the agency's Internet website.

(d) To the extent existing agency resources are available for this purpose, the Texas Education Agency may provide to the 1836 Project any agency resources necessary to prepare or produce a report described by this section.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 55A.302 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 55A / Section 55A.302
§ 55A.302. RETENTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS AFTER EXPUNCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) If the state establishes that the person who is the subject of an expunction order is still subject to conviction for an offense arising out of the transaction for which the person was arrested because the limitations period has not expired and there is reasonable cause to believe that the state may proceed against the person for the offense, the court may provide in the order that the law enforcement agency and the attorney representing the state responsible for investigating the offense retain any records and files that are necessary to the investigation.

(b) In the case of a person who is the subject of an expunction order on the basis of an acquittal, the court may provide in the expunction order that the law enforcement agency and the attorney representing the state retain records and files if:

(1) the records and files are necessary to conduct a subsequent investigation and prosecution of a person other than the person who is the subject of the expunction order; or

(2) the state establishes that the records and files are necessary for use in:

(A) another criminal case, including a prosecution, motion to adjudicate or revoke community supervision, parole revocation hearing, mandatory supervision revocation hearing, punishment hearing, or bond hearing; or

(B) a civil case, including a civil suit or suit for possession of or access to a child.

(c) The court shall provide in the expunction order that the applicable law enforcement agency and attorney representing the state may retain the arrest records and files of any person who becomes entitled to an expunction of those records and files based on the expiration of a period described by Article 55A.052(a)(1), (2), or (3), but without the certification of the attorney representing the state as described by Article 55A.052(a)(4).

(d) Articles 55A.401 and 55A.402 apply to records and files retained under this article unless:

(1) the person who is the subject of the expunction order is again arrested for or charged with an offense arising out of the transaction for which the person was arrested; or

(2) the court provides for the retention of records and files under Subsection (b) or (c).
Tex. Government Code § 548.0109 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 548 / Section 548.0109
§ 548.0109. EFFECT ON OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not affect any requirement relating to:

(1) a rural health clinic; or

(2) physician delegation to an advanced practice nurse or physician assistant of the authority to carry out or sign prescription drug orders.
Tex. Family Code § 231.123 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 231 / Section 231.123
§ 231.123. COOPERATION WITH VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) In order to maximize the amount of any tax refund to which an obligor may be entitled and which may be applied to child support, medical support, and dental support obligations, the Title IV-D agency shall cooperate with volunteer income tax assistance programs in the state in informing obligors of the availability of the programs.

(b) The Title IV-D agency shall publicize the services of the volunteer income tax assistance programs by distributing printed materials regarding the programs and by placing information regarding the programs on the agency's Internet website.

(c) The Title IV-D agency is not responsible for producing or paying the costs of producing the printed materials distributed in accordance with Subsection (b).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8513.0213 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8513 / Section 8513.0213
§ 8513.0213. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) Regular and special board meetings shall be held as provided by general law and the bylaws.

(b) Notice of regular and special board meetings shall be given as required by general law and the bylaws.

(c) All meetings of the board shall be open to the public.
Tex. Government Code § 418.020 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 418 / Section 418.020
§ 418.020. TEMPORARY HOUSING AND EMERGENCY SHELTER.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor may enter into purchase, lease, or other arrangements with an agency of the United States for temporary housing units to be occupied by disaster victims and may make units available to any political subdivision.

(b) The governor may assist a political subdivision that is the locus of temporary housing or emergency shelters for disaster victims to acquire sites necessary for temporary housing or emergency shelters and to do all things required to prepare the sites to receive and use temporary housing units or emergency shelters by:

(1) advancing or lending funds available to the governor from any appropriation made by the legislature or from any other source;

(2) allocating funds made available by a public or private agency; or

(3) becoming a copartner with the political subdivision for the execution and performance of any temporary housing or emergency shelter project for disaster victims.

(c) Under regulations prescribed by the governor, the governor may temporarily suspend or modify for a period of not more than 60 days any public health, safety, zoning, intrastate transportation, or other law or regulation if by proclamation the governor considers the suspension or modification essential to provide temporary housing or emergency shelter for disaster victims.

(d) Any political subdivision may temporarily or permanently acquire by lease, purchase, or other means sites required for installation of temporary housing units or emergency shelters for disaster victims and may enter into arrangements necessary to prepare or equip the sites to use the housing units or shelters, including arrangements for the purchase of temporary housing units or shelters and the payment of transportation charges.

(e) A political subdivision that is the locus of temporary housing or emergency shelters for persons moved or evacuated by recommendation or order of the governor may be assisted by any resource available to the state, including the disaster contingency fund, to ensure the political subdivision receives an advance or reimbursement:

(1) of all expenses, including lost revenue, incurred by the political subdivision associated with the use of public facilities for temporary housing or emergency shelters; and

(2) of the amounts paid for salaries and benefits of permanently employed, straight-time and regular-time personnel of the political subdivision who perform duties associated with the movement or evacuation of persons into, out of, or through the political subdivision.
Tex. Election Code § 42.064 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 42 / Section 42.064
§ 42.064. PRECINCT IDENTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

If more than one election precinct is established under this subchapter, the authority establishing the precincts shall identify each precinct by a name or number.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.212 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.212
§ 2001.212. DENIAL OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

The commission may deny an application for or renewal of a license for a cause that would permit or require the suspension or revocation of the license.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3929.254 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3929 / Section 3929.254
§ 3929.254. ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district may impose an assessment on property in the district to pay for an obligation described by Section 3929.253 or an improvement project authorized by Section 3929.151 in the manner provided for:

(1) a district under Subchapters A, E, and F, Chapter 375, Local Government Code; or

(2) a municipality or county under Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code.

(b) The district may not impose an assessment on a municipality, county, or other political subdivision.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 42.019 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 42 / Section 42.019
§ 42.019. POSSESSION OF CERTAIN PARTS OF ANTELOPE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), no person may possess the carcass of an antelope before it has been finally processed at a final destination unless there is attached to the carcass an antelope permit provided by the department that is executed legibly, accurately, and completely by the person who killed the antelope.

(b) If the antelope's head is severed from the carcass, the properly executed permit must remain with the carcass.

(c) A wildlife resource document completed by the person who killed the antelope must accompany the head or other part of the antelope not accompanied by a permit if at any time before the carcass is finally processed the head or other part of the antelope no longer accompanies the carcass. If a portion of the carcass is divided among persons and separated and the person who killed the antelope retains a portion of the carcass, that person shall retain the permit with the portion of the carcass retained by that person. A wildlife resource document shall be retained with the head of an antelope that is not kept with the carcass until the head is delivered to the owner after taxidermy or, if not treated by a taxidermist, until delivered to a final destination.

(d) Final processing for an antelope carcass may occur only at a final destination.

(e) This section does not prohibit a person before delivering an antelope carcass to a final destination from removing and preparing a part of the antelope if the removal and preparation occur immediately before the part is cooked and consumed.
Tex. Government Code § 4004.255 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4004 / Section 4004.255
§ 4004.255. RENEWAL OF EXPIRED REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person whose registration has been expired for 90 days or less may renew the registration by:

(1) filing a renewal application with the commissioner; and

(2) paying to the board:

(A) the required renewal fee; and

(B) a fee that is equal to one-half of the original registration application fee.

(b) A person whose registration has been expired for more than 90 days but less than two years may renew the registration by:

(1) filing a renewal application with the commissioner; and

(2) paying to the board:

(A) all unpaid renewal fees; and

(B) a fee that is equal to the original registration application fee.

(c) A person whose registration has been expired for two years or more may not renew the registration. The person may obtain a new registration by complying with the requirements and procedures, including the examination requirements, for obtaining an original registration. The person must pay to the board a fee that is equal to the original registration application fee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7897.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7897 / Section 7897.0303
§ 7897.0303. 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. Insurance Code § 1131.007 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1131 / Section 1131.007
§ 1131.007. POLICY FORM.
Status: in_force

A policy of group life insurance is subject to Chapter 1701.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7909.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7909 / Section 7909.0301
§ 7909.0301. 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. Utilities Code § 39.361 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.361
§ 39.361. LARGE FLEXIBLE LOAD REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Virtual currency" has the meaning assigned by Section 12.001, Business & Commerce Code.

(2) "Virtual currency mining facility" means a facility that uses electronic equipment to add virtual currency transactions to a distributed ledger.

(b) The commission by rule shall require a person operating a virtual currency mining facility who enters into an agreement for retail electric service in the ERCOT power region to register the facility receiving service as a large flexible load under this section if:

(1) the facility requires a total load of more than 75 megawatts; and

(2) the facility load is interruptible.

(c) The rules must require a person described by Subsection (b) to:

(1) register the large flexible load with the commission not later than one business day after the date the agreement begins; and

(2) provide the commission with:

(A) the location of the facility; and

(B) the anticipated demand from the facility for the five-year period beginning on the date of the registration.

(d) The commission by rule shall:

(1) adopt criteria for determining whether a load is interruptible for the purposes of this section based on whether it is possible for the facility operator to choose to interrupt the load; and

(2) establish a method to ensure compliance with this section.

(e) The commission may share with an independent organization certified under Section 39.151 registration information received under this section.
Tex. Government Code § 1474.054 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1474 / Section 1474.054
§ 1474.054. ELECTION FOR ISSUING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The general election laws of this state govern the election except as provided by this section.

(b) A two-thirds vote of the qualified voters of the county voting in the election is necessary to approve the proposition.

(c) The commissioners court shall furnish the ballots for each polling place. The ballots shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The issuance of bonds for (purpose of the bonds) and the imposition of a tax to pay for the bonds."

(d) In addition to the requirements provided by Chapter 3, Election Code, the election order shall:

(1) designate one or more polling places in each voting precinct in the county where the election will be held; and

(2) name a presiding judge, a judge, and two clerks for each polling place or, if the court considers it necessary, name more election officers for any polling place.

(e) A copy of the election order signed by the county judge serves as proper notice of the election.

(f) In addition to the notice required by Section 4.003(c), Election Code, a copy of the election order shall be:

(1) posted at each polling place and at the courthouse door before the 20th day before the date of the election; and

(2) published in a newspaper published in the county for three consecutive weeks before the date of the election, with the first publication before the 21st day before the date of the election.

(g) After preparing the returns of the election, the presiding judge at each polling place shall deliver the returns to the county clerk, who shall keep them in a safe place and deliver them to the commissioners court. After canvassing the returns, the commissioners court shall declare the result of the election by an order entered in the minutes of the court.