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Tex. Education Code § 54.355 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.355
§ 54.355. CHILDREN OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING PROGRAM FACULTY.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Child" means a child 25 years of age or younger and includes an adopted child.

(2) "Graduate professional nursing program" means an educational program of a public or private institution of higher education that prepares students for a master's or doctoral degree in nursing.

(3) "Undergraduate professional nursing program" means a public or private educational program for preparing students for initial licensure as registered nurses.

(b) The governing board of an institution of higher education shall exempt from the payment of tuition a resident of this state enrolled as an undergraduate student at the institution who is a child of a person who, at the beginning of the semester or other academic term for which an exemption is sought, holds a master's or doctoral degree in nursing, if not employed or under contract as a teaching assistant under Subdivision (1) or (2), or a baccalaureate degree in nursing, if employed or under contract as a teaching assistant under Subdivision (1) or (2), and:

(1) is employed by an undergraduate or graduate professional nursing program in this state as a full-time member of its faculty or staff with duties that include teaching, serving as a teaching assistant, performing research, serving as an administrator, or performing other professional services; or

(2) has contracted with an undergraduate or graduate professional nursing program in this state to serve as a full-time member of its faculty or staff to perform duties described by Subdivision (1) during all or part of the semester or other academic term for which an exemption is sought or, if the child is enrolled for a summer session, during all or part of that session or for the next academic year.

(c) A child who would qualify for an exemption under this section but for the fact that the child's parent is not employed full-time is eligible for an exemption on a pro rata basis equal to the percentage of full-time employment the parent is employed, except that a parent employed for less than 25 percent of full-time employment is considered to be employed for 25 percent of full-time employment.

(d) A person is not eligible for an exemption under this section if the person:

(1) has previously received an exemption under this section for 10 semesters or summer sessions at any institution or institutions of higher education; or

(2) has received a baccalaureate degree.

(e) For purposes of Subsection (d), a summer session that is less than nine weeks in duration is considered one-half of a summer session.

(f) The tuition exemption provided by this section applies only to enrollment of a child at the institution at which the child's parent is employed or is under contract.

(g) The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall adopt:

(1) rules governing the granting or denial of an exemption under this section, including rules relating to the determination of eligibility for an exemption; and

(2) a uniform application form for an exemption under this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 6003.203 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 6003 / Section 6003.203
§ 6003.203. RENEWAL PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The holder of an unexpired registration certificate or license may renew the certificate or license by paying the required renewal fee to the department before the expiration date of the certificate or license.

(b) An individual or organization whose registration certificate or license has been expired for 90 days or less may renew the certificate or license by paying to the department:

(1) the required renewal fee; and

(2) a fee equal to one-half of the initial fee for the certificate or license.

(c) An individual or organization whose registration certificate or license has been expired for more than 90 days but less than two years may renew the certificate or license by paying to the department:

(1) all unpaid renewal fees; and

(2) a fee that is equal to the initial fee for the certificate or license.

(d) An individual or organization whose registration certificate or license has been expired for two years or longer may not renew the certificate or license. The individual or organization may obtain a new registration certificate or license by complying with the requirements and procedures for obtaining an initial registration certificate or license.

(e) This section may not be construed to prevent the department from denying or refusing to renew a license under applicable law or commissioner rules.
Tex. Government Code § 1501.252 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1501 / Section 1501.252
§ 1501.252. ALTERNATIVE FINANCING PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter does not affect the right of a municipality or a river authority to finance all of the cost of a water supply project, or any part of the cost of the project that is not payable by the municipality, by revenue bonds issued by the river authority and based on the contract described by Section 1501.251(2).

(b) The municipality and river authority may amend the contract described by Section 1501.251(2) to implement the financing procedure provided by this subchapter, including amending the contract to:

(1) define the extent of the municipality's rights in the water supply project;

(2) prescribe arrangements for auditing the funds and accounts used in the construction program; and

(3) provide procedures under which the municipality will make available to the river authority proceeds from revenue bonds issued under this subchapter, as necessary to pay construction costs, including:

(A) the cost of the municipality's intake structures and pumping and filtration equipment; and

(B) the portion of costs that, under the contract, the river authority is not required to pay by the proceeds of the authority's revenue bonds.

(c) The municipality may:

(1) issue its revenue bonds, payable from the revenues of the municipality's:

(A) waterworks system; or

(B) waterworks and sanitary sewer system, if the systems are combined in the municipality; and

(2) use the proceeds of the bonds as provided by this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 302.021 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 302 / Section 302.021
§ 302.021. OFFENSES AND PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A speaker candidate or former speaker candidate commits an offense if the person:

(1) knowingly fails to file the declaration of candidacy required by Section 302.0121;

(2) knowingly fails to file the statement required by Section 302.013;

(3) knowingly accepts a contribution, loan, or promise of a contribution or loan in violation of Section 302.0121(c);

(4) knowingly accepts a contribution from a person who uses political contributions, interest earned on political contributions, or an asset purchased with political contributions to make the contribution in violation of Section 302.0191;

(5) expends campaign funds for any purpose other than those enumerated in Section 302.020;

(6) knowingly retains contributions, assets purchased with contributions, or interest or other income earned on contributions in violation of Section 302.0201(b); or

(7) knowingly fails to file the report of unexpended campaign funds as required by Section 302.0201(d).

(b) An agent, officer, or director of a corporation, partnership, association, firm, union, foundation, committee, club, or other organization or group of persons commits an offense if the agent, officer, or director consents to a contribution, loan, or promise of a contribution or loan prohibited by this subchapter.

(c) A person commits an offense if the person conspires with another person to circumvent any provision of this subchapter.

(d) An individual other than the speaker candidate commits an offense if the individual, either acting alone or with another individual, expends or authorizes the expenditure of more than $100 for correspondence to aid or defeat the election of a speaker candidate or expends funds for any purpose other than for personal services and traveling expenses to aid or defeat the election of a speaker candidate.

(e) A person commits an offense if the person contributes personal services, money, or goods in violation of Section 302.018.

(e-1) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly makes a contribution to a speaker candidate's campaign or an expenditure to aid or defeat a speaker candidate from political contributions, interest earned on political contributions, or an asset purchased with political contributions in violation of Section 302.0191.

(f) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Utilities Code § 58.052 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 58 / Section 58.052
§ 58.052. REGULATION OF SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subchapter E, Chapter 52, basic network services of an electing company are regulated:

(1) in accordance with this chapter; and

(2) to the extent not inconsistent with this chapter, in accordance with:

(A) Subtitle A;

(B) Chapters 51, 54, 60, 62, and 63;

(C) Chapter 52, except for Subchapter F;

(D) Subchapters C, D, and E, Chapter 53;

(E) Chapter 55, except for:

(i) Subchapters F and G; and

(ii) Sections 55.001, 55.002, 55.003, and 55.004;

(F) Sections 53.001, 53.003, 53.004, 53.006, 53.065, 55.005, 55.006, 55.009, and 55.010; and

(G) commission rules and procedures.

(b) The commission must approve a change in the terms of the tariff offering of a basic network service.
Tex. Family Code § 158.101 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 158 / Section 158.101
§ 158.101. APPLICABILITY OF PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the procedure for a motion for enforcement of child support as provided in Chapter 157 applies to an action for income withholding.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 143.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 143 / Section 143.003
§ 143.003. EMPLOYER'S PERMIT APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE; TERM.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant must apply for an employer's permit in the form prescribed by board rule.

(b) The application must be accompanied by a $50 permit fee.

(c) An employer's permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6902.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6902 / Section 6902.056
§ 6902.056. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE.
Status: in_force

After reasonable notice and a public hearing, the remaining members of the board may remove a director from office for misfeasance, malfeasance, or wilful neglect of duty. Reasonable notice and a public hearing are not required if the director to be removed expressly waives the notice and hearing in writing.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8868.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8868 / Section 8868.005
§ 8868.005. ADDITION OF ADJACENT COUNTY TO DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) An adjacent county may petition to join the district by resolution of the commissioners court of the county.

(b) If, after a hearing on the resolution, the board finds that the addition of the county would benefit the district and the county to be added, the board by resolution may approve the addition of the county to the district.

(c) The addition of a county to the district under this section is not final until ratified by a majority vote of the voters in the county to be added voting in an election held for that purpose.

(d) The ballot for the election shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "The inclusion of _____________ (name of county) County in the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District."
Tex. Insurance Code - Not Codified § 4 — TX Code / Code i1 / Chapter 21 / Section 4
§ 4.
Status: repealed

Sec. 4. Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727, Sec. 18, eff. April 1, 2007.This article does not require a health insurance policy or managed care plan to provide pharmaceutical services.The association shall provide liability insurance on a self-supporting basis to nonprofit organizations.
Tex. Transportation Code § 682.009 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 682 / Section 682.009
§ 682.009. ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) The hearing officer at an administrative adjudication hearing under this chapter shall issue an order stating:

(1) whether the person charged with the violation is liable for the violation; and

(2) the amount of any fine, cost, or fee assessed against the person.

(b) The order issued under Subsection (a) may be filed with the clerk or secretary of the municipality or a person designated by the joint board. The clerk, secretary, or designated person shall keep the order in a separate index and file. The order may be recorded using microfilm, microfiche, or data processing techniques.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8496.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8496 / Section 8496.201
§ 8496.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Family Code § 157.371 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 157 / Section 157.371
§ 157.371. JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The relator may file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in either the court of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction or in a court with jurisdiction to issue a writ of habeas corpus in the county in which the child is found.

(b) Although a habeas corpus proceeding is not a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, the court may refer to the provisions of this title for definitions and procedures as appropriate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3947.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3947 / Section 3947.206
§ 3947.206. COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may contract as provided by Chapter 791, Government Code, with the commissioners court of the county for the assessment and collection of assessments imposed under this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 466.104 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 466 / Section 466.104
§ 466.104. ASSISTANCE OF COMPTROLLER.
Status: in_force

(a) On request of the executive director, the comptroller shall assist the executive director in:

(1) acquiring facilities, supplies, materials, equipment, and services under Subtitle D, Title 10; or

(2) establishing procedures for the executive director's accelerated acquisition of facilities, supplies, materials, equipment, and services for the operation of the lottery.

(b) The comptroller may request assistance from the Texas Facilities Commission in performing its facilities-related duties under this section.
Tex. Government Code § 4005.023 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4005 / Section 4005.023
§ 4005.023. OPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "option" means and includes a put, call, straddle, or other option or privilege of buying from another person or selling to another person a specified number of securities at a specified price, without being obligated to do so, on or before a specified date. The term does not include an option or privilege that by its terms may terminate before the specified date on the occurrence of a specified event.

(b) The exemption provided by Section 4005.001 applies to a sale of an option by or through a registered dealer if, at the time of the sale:

(1) the performance of the terms of the option is guaranteed by a broker-dealer registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. Section 78a et seq.);

(2) the guaranty and broker-dealer described by Subdivision (1) are in compliance with any requirements or rules adopted or approved by the board;

(3) the option is not sold by or for the benefit of the issuer of the security that may be purchased or sold on exercise of the option;

(4) the security that may be purchased or sold on exercise of the option is either:

(A) exempted under Section 4005.054; or

(B) quoted on the NASDAQ stock market and meets the requirements of Sections 4005.019(b)(1), (6), (7), and (8); and

(5) the sale is not directly or indirectly for the purposes of providing or furthering a scheme to violate or evade this title.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8101.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8101 / Section 8101.053
§ 8101.053. LIMITATION ON ASSUMPTION OF TAX OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may not impose on territory the authority annexes under Section 8101.052 a tax obligation the authority incurred before annexation unless:

(1) the owners of the land annexed provide written consent for the assumption of that tax obligation; or

(2) at an election held for that purpose in the territory, a majority of the voters of the territory approve the assumption of that tax obligation.

(b) The notice provisions of Section 49.106, Water Code, apply to an election held under this section.

(c) The election notice must be published in a newspaper published in the city of Athens. If a newspaper is not published in the city of Athens, it is sufficient to post notices at three public places in that city at least 28 days before the date of the election.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 1001.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.004
§ 1001.004. REFERENCES IN LAW MEANING DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

In this code or any other law, a reference to the department in relation to a function described by Section 1001.002(c) means the department. A reference in law to the department in relation to any other function has the meaning assigned by Section 521.0002, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6906.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6906 / Section 6906.202
§ 6906.202. FORM OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

District bonds must be:

(1) issued in the district's name;

(2) signed by the president or vice president; and

(3) attested by the secretary.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 31.402 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 31 / Section 31.402
§ 31.402. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt any rules necessary to carry out this subchapter, including rules regarding review and approval of natural gas acquisition contracts under Section 31.401 of this code.
Tex. Government Code § 557.021 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 557 / Section 557.021
§ 557.021. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Communist" means a person who commits an act reasonably calculated to further the overthrow of the government:

(A) by force or violence; or

(B) by unlawful or unconstitutional means and replace it with a communist government.

(2) "Department" means the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.

(3) "Government" means the government of this state or any of its political subdivisions.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1024.114 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1024 / Section 1024.114
§ 1024.114. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the financial circumstances of:

(1) the patient; or

(2) a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support.

(b) The district without charge shall provide to a patient who resides in the district the care and treatment that the patient or a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support cannot pay.

(c) On determining that the patient or a relative legally responsible for the patient's support can pay for all or part of the care and treatment provided by the district, the district administrator shall report that determination to the board, and the board shall issue an order directing the patient or the relative to pay the district a specified amount each week. The amount must be based on the individual's ability to pay.

(d) The district administrator may collect money owed to the district from the patient's estate or from that of a relative who was legally responsible for the patient's support in the manner provided by law for collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.

(e) If there is a dispute relating to an individual's ability to pay or if the district administrator has any doubt concerning an individual's ability to pay, the board shall:

(1) call witnesses;

(2) hear and resolve the question; and

(3) issue a final order.

(f) A final order of the board may be appealed to a district court in Ector County. The substantial evidence rule applies to the appeal.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8101.260 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8101 / Section 8101.260
§ 8101.260. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may set aside and use proceeds from bond sales for:

(1) the payment of interest expected to accrue during construction and the first year after construction; and

(2) a reserve interest and sinking fund.

(b) The authority may provide in the resolution authorizing the bonds or in the trust indenture for setting aside and using the proceeds as described by Subsection (a).

(c) The authority may use proceeds from the sale of bonds to pay an expense incurred in accomplishing the purposes of the authority.
Tex. Finance Code § 14.262 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 14 / Section 14.262
§ 14.262. EFFECT OF ASSURANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) An assurance of voluntary compliance is not an admission of a violation of:

(1) this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter;

(2) Chapter 393 with respect to a credit access business or Chapter 394; or

(3) Subtitle B, Title 4, or a rule adopted under Subtitle B, Title 4.

(b) Unless an assurance of voluntary compliance is rescinded by agreement or voided by a court for good cause, a subsequent failure to comply with the assurance is prima facie evidence of a violation of:

(1) this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter;

(2) Chapter 393 with respect to a credit access business or Chapter 394; or

(3) Subtitle B, Title 4, or a rule adopted under Subtitle B, Title 4.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2602.205 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2602 / Section 2602.205
§ 2602.205. DEFERMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The association may defer in whole or in part an assessment of a title insurance company that would cause the company's financial statement to show amounts of capital or surplus less than the minimum amount required for a certificate of authority in any jurisdiction in which the company is authorized to engage in the business of insurance.

(b) The title insurance company shall pay the deferred assessment when payment will not reduce capital or surplus below required minimums. The payment shall be refunded to or credited against future assessments of any title insurance company receiving a larger assessment because of the deferment, as elected by that company.

(c) During a period of deferment, the title insurance company may not pay a dividend to shareholders or policyholders.
Tex. Family Code § 2.012 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 2 / Section 2.012
§ 2.012. VIOLATION BY COUNTY CLERK; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

A county clerk or deputy county clerk who violates or fails to comply with this subchapter commits an offense. An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $500.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1369.6027 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1369 / Section 1369.6027
§ 1369.6027. PHARMACY BENEFIT NETWORK PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager may not:

(1) require a pharmacist or pharmacy to participate in a pharmacy benefit network;

(2) condition a pharmacist's or pharmacy's participation in a pharmacy benefit network on participation in any other pharmacy benefit network; or

(3) penalize a pharmacist or pharmacy for refusing to participate in a pharmacy benefit network.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1121.064 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1121 / Section 1121.064
§ 1121.064. RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

The board may provide retirement benefits for district employees by:

(1) establishing or administering a retirement program; or

(2) participating in:

(A) the Texas County and District Retirement System; or

(B) another statewide retirement system in which the district is eligible to participate.