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Tex. Occupations Code § 1103.403 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.403
§ 1103.403. CONTACT INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A certified or licensed appraiser who is a resident of this state shall maintain a fixed office in this state.

(b) Not later than the 10th day after the date an appraiser changes the appraiser's mailing address, business address, business e-mail address, or business telephone number, the appraiser shall notify the board of the change and pay any required fee.
Tex. Finance Code § 348.101 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 348 / Section 348.101
§ 348.101. RETAIL INSTALLMENT CONTRACT GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A retail installment contract is required for each retail installment transaction. A retail installment contract may be more than one document.

(b) A retail installment contract must be:

(1) in writing;

(2) dated;

(3) signed by the retail buyer and retail seller; and

(4) completed as to all essential provisions before it is signed by the retail buyer except as provided by Subsection (d).

(c) The printed part of a retail installment contract, other than instructions for completion, must be in at least eight-point type unless a different size of type is required under this subchapter.

(d) If the motor vehicle is not delivered when the retail installment contract is executed, the following information may be inserted after the contract is executed:

(1) the identifying numbers or marks of the vehicle or similar information; and

(2) the due date of the first installment.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3915.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3915 / Section 3915.201
§ 3915.201. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES AND BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 3915.203.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.

(d) All or any part of any facilities or improvements that may be acquired by a district by the issuance of its bonds may be submitted as a single proposition or as several propositions to be voted on at the election.
Tex. Water Code § 16.234 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.234
§ 16.234. ADVICE TO DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

The executive director shall confer with districts requesting technical advice on the adequate execution of proposed levee and drainage improvements.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1116.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1116 / Section 1116.056
§ 1116.056. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A director is not entitled to compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for any necessary expense incurred in the performance of official duties.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 181.152 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 181 / Section 181.152
§ 181.152. MARKETING USES OF INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A covered entity must obtain clear and unambiguous permission in written or electronic form to use or disclose protected health information for any marketing communication, except if the communication is:

(1) in the form of a face-to-face communication made by a covered entity to an individual;

(2) in the form of a promotional gift of nominal value provided by the covered entity;

(3) necessary for administration of a patient assistance program or other prescription drug savings or discount program; or

(4) made at the oral request of the individual.

(b) If a covered entity uses or discloses protected health information to send a written marketing communication through the mail, the communication must be sent in an envelope showing only the names and addresses of sender and recipient and must:

(1) state the name and toll-free number of the entity sending the marketing communication; and

(2) explain the recipient's right to have the recipient's name removed from the sender's mailing list.

(c) A person who receives a request under Subsection (b)(2) to remove a person's name from a mailing list shall remove the person's name not later than the 45th day after the date the person receives the request.

(d) A marketing communication made at the oral request of the individual under Subsection (a)(4) may be made only if clear and unambiguous oral permission for the use or disclosure of the protected health information is obtained. The marketing communication must be limited to the scope of the oral permission and any further marketing communication must comply with the requirements of this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1013.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1013 / Section 1013.056
§ 1013.056. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

The board shall elect from among its members a president, vice president, and secretary.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3883.211 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3883 / Section 3883.211
§ 3883.211. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES AND BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 3883.208.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or sales and use tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.

(d) All or any part of any facilities or improvements which may be acquired by a district by the issuance of its bonds may be included in one single proposition to be voted on at the election or the bonds may be submitted in several propositions.
Tex. Water Code § 28A.001 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 28A / Section 28A.001
§ 28A.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Aggregate production operation" means the site from which aggregates are being or have been removed or extracted from the earth, including the entire areas of extraction, stripped areas, haulage ramps, and the land on which the plant processing the raw materials is located, exclusive of any land owned or leased by the responsible party not being currently used in the production of aggregates. For the purposes of this chapter, the term "aggregate production operation" does not include:

(A) a site at which the materials that are being removed or extracted from the earth are used or processed at the same site or at a related site under the control of the same responsible party for the production of cement or lightweight aggregates, or in a lime kiln;

(B) a temporary site that is being used solely to provide aggregate products for use in a public works project involving the Texas Department of Transportation or a local governmental entity;

(C) an extraction area from which all raw material is extracted for use as fill or for other construction uses at the same or a contiguous site;

(D) a site at which the materials that are being removed or extracted from the earth are used or processed for use in the construction, modification, or expansion of a solid waste facility at the site or another location; or

(E) a site at which:

(i) the materials being removed or extracted from the earth are specialty or terrazo-type stone removed or extracted exclusively for decorative or artistic uses; and

(ii) the portion of the specialty or terrazo-type stone horizon that is exposed for current production for commercial sale in the site does not exceed five acres.

(2) "Aggregates" means any commonly recognized construction material originating from an aggregate production operation from which an operator extracts dimension stone, crushed and broken limestone, crushed and broken granite, crushed and broken stone not elsewhere classified, construction sand and gravel, industrial sand, dirt, soil, or caliche. For purposes of this section, the term "aggregates" does not include clay or shale mined for use in manufacturing structural clay products.

(3) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(4) "Operator" means any person engaged in and responsible for the physical operation and control of the extraction of aggregates.

(5) "Owner" means any person having title, wholly or partly, to the land on which an aggregate production operation exists or has existed.

(6) "Responsible party" means the operator, lessor, or owner who is responsible for the overall function and operation of an aggregate production operation.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.183 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18 / Section 18.183
§ 18.183. DEPOSIT OF MONEY PENDING DISPOSITION.
Status: in_force

(a) If money is seized by a law enforcement agency in connection with a violation of Chapter 47, Penal Code, the state or the political subdivision of the state that employs the law enforcement agency may deposit the money in an interest-bearing bank account in the jurisdiction of the agency that made seizure or in the county in which the money was seized until a final judgment is rendered concerning the violation.

(b) If a final judgment is rendered concerning a violation of Chapter 47, Penal Code, money seized in connection with the violation that has been placed in an interest-bearing bank account shall be distributed according to this chapter, with any interest being distributed in the same manner and used for the same purpose as the principal.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 593.080 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 593 / Section 593.080
§ 593.080. STATE CLAIMS FOR UNPAID FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) Unpaid charges accruing after January 1, 1978, and owed by a parent for the support, maintenance, and treatment of a resident are a claim in favor of the state for the cost of support, maintenance, and treatment of the resident and constitute a lien against the parent's property and estate as provided by Section 533.004, but do not constitute a lien against any other estate or property of the resident.

(b) Except as provided by Section 593.081, costs determined under Section 593.073 constitute a claim by the state against the entire estate or property of the resident, including any share the resident may have by gift, descent, or devise in the estate of the resident's parent or any other person.
Tex. Occupations Code § 117.006 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 117 / Section 117.006
§ 117.006. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE.
Status: in_force

A physician or health care practitioner providing direct patient care shall provide written or electronic notice to the patient that a direct patient care agreement for direct patient care is not insurance, prior to entering into the agreement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3800.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3800 / Section 3800.0401
§ 3800.0401. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.

(b) A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county.
Tex. Occupations Code § 255.0067 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 255 / Section 255.0067
§ 255.0067. REPORTS; PROCEDURES FOR EXPERT REVIEW.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder on an expert panel authorized by Section 255.0065 who is initially selected to review a complaint shall:

(1) determine whether the license holder who is the subject of the complaint has violated the standard of care applicable to the circumstances; and

(2) issue a preliminary written report of that determination.

(b) A second expert reviewer shall review the first expert reviewer's preliminary report and other information associated with the complaint. If the second reviewer agrees with the first reviewer, the first reviewer shall issue a final written report on the matter.

(c) If the second expert reviewer does not agree with the conclusions of the first expert reviewer, a third expert reviewer shall review the preliminary report and information and decide between the conclusions reached by the first two reviewers. The final written report shall be issued by the third reviewer or the reviewer with whom the third reviewer concurs.

(d) In reviewing a complaint, the expert reviewers assigned to examine the complaint may consult and communicate with each other about the complaint in formulating their opinions and reports.
Tex. Labor Code § 205.001 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 205 / Section 205.001
§ 205.001. REIMBURSEMENTS OR CONTRIBUTIONS BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A state, a political subdivision of a state, an Indian tribe, or an instrumentality of a state, political subdivision of a state, or Indian tribe may elect to pay reimbursements for benefits instead of contributions.

(b) The election must be made not later than the 45th day after the date on which notice that an employer is subject to this subtitle is mailed to the employer.

(c) The election is effective January 1 of the year in which the employer becomes subject to this subtitle.

(d) An election is effective for at least two calendar years and may be terminated after the minimum period by filing with the commission not later than December 1 a written request for termination. The termination is effective January 1 of the following year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7895.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7895 / Section 7895.0303
§ 7895.0303. 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. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 78B.002 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 78B / Section 78B.002
§ 78B.002. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter may not be construed to prohibit a first responder from performing a wellness check.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.216 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.216
§ 2001.216. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may examine the books and records of the holder of or an applicant for a manufacturer's or distributor's license.

(b) The commission may not disclose information obtained during the examination except as necessary to carry out this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8865.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8865 / Section 8865.002
§ 8865.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a groundwater conservation district in Milam and Burleson Counties created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Family Code § 108.009 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 108 / Section 108.009
§ 108.009. BIRTH CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The state registrar shall substitute a new birth certificate for the original based on the order in accordance with laws or rules that permit the correction or substitution of a birth certificate for an adopted child or a child whose parents marry each other subsequent to the birth of the child.

(b) The new certificate may not show that the father and child relationship was established after the child's birth but may show the child's actual place and date of birth.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7999.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7999 / Section 7999.001
§ 7999.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "City" means the City of Baytown.

(3) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(4) "Director" means a board member.

(5) "District" means the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 555.
Tex. Transportation Code § 453.103 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 453 / Section 453.103
§ 453.103. TRANSIT DEPARTMENT SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) A transit department may in the municipality creating the transit department:

(1) acquire, construct, own, operate, and maintain a transit department system;

(2) use any public way; and

(3) construct, repair, and maintain a municipal street, as authorized by the governing body of the municipality.

(b) In the exercise of a power under Subsection (a), a transit department may relocate or reroute, or alter the construction of, any public or private property, including:

(1) an alley, road, street, or railroad;

(2) an electric line and facility;

(3) a telegraph and telephone property and facility;

(4) a pipeline and facility; and

(5) a conduit and facility.
Tex. Education Code § 153.003 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 153 / Section 153.003
§ 153.003. CREATION OF CENTERS.
Status: in_force

(a) An institution of higher education, subject to approval by its governing board, is authorized to establish centers to manage, transfer, market, or otherwise commercialize technology owned by it or in which it owns an interest.

(b) Each center shall be administered within an institution of higher education.

(c) Centers may provide services to multiple institutions of higher education. An institution of higher education may contract with a center under the control of a governing board other than its own.
Tex. Local Government Code § 161.103 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 161 / Section 161.103
§ 161.103. PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall develop plain-language materials as described by this section. The commission shall post the information on the county's Internet website and make the information otherwise available to the public.

(b) The materials must include:

(1) a description of:

(A) the commission's responsibilities;

(B) the types of conduct that constitute a violation of the ethics code adopted by the commission;

(C) the types of sanctions the commission may impose;

(D) the commission's policies and procedures relating to complaint investigation and resolution; and

(E) the duties of a person filing a complaint with the commission; and

(2) a diagram showing the basic steps in the commission's procedures relating to complaint investigation and resolution.

(c) The commission shall provide the materials described by this section to each complainant and respondent.

(d) The commission shall adopt a policy to effectively distribute materials as required by this section.
Tex. Government Code § 29.104 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 29 / Section 29.104
§ 29.104. MUNICIPAL COURT PROCEEDINGS OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS.
Status: in_force

The municipal court of a municipality with a population of 3,500 or less may conduct its proceedings within the corporate limits of a contiguous incorporated municipality.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 171.087 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 171 / Section 171.087
§ 171.087. CONFIRMATION OF AWARD.
Status: in_force

Unless grounds are offered for vacating, modifying, or correcting an award under Section 171.088 or 171.091, the court, on application of a party, shall confirm the award.
Tex. Transportation Code § 472.022 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 472 / Section 472.022
§ 472.022. OBEYING WARNING SIGNS AND BARRICADES.
Status: in_force

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

(1) disobeys the instructions, signals, warnings, or markings of a warning sign; or

(2) drives around a barricade.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) a person who is following the directions of a police officer; or

(2) a person, including an employee of the department, a political subdivision of this state, or a contractor or subcontractor, whose duties require the person to go beyond or around a barricade.

(c) Each violation of this section is a separate offense.

(d) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $1 or more than $200, except that:

(1) if the offense is committed in a construction or maintenance work zone when workers are present and any written notice to appear issued for the offense states on its face that workers were present when the offense was committed, the offense is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $2 or more than $400; or

(2) if a person commits an offense under Subsection (a) where a warning sign or barricade has been placed because water is over any portion of a road, street, or highway, the offense is a Class B misdemeanor.

(e) In this section:

(1) "Barricade" means an obstruction:

(A) placed on or across a road, street, or highway of this state by the department, a political subdivision of this state, or a contractor or subcontractor constructing or repairing the road, street, or highway under authorization of the department or a political subdivision of this state; and

(B) placed to prevent the passage of motor vehicles over the road, street, or highway during construction, repair, or dangerous conditions.

(2) "Construction or maintenance work zone" means a portion of a highway or street:

(A) where highway construction or maintenance is being undertaken, other than mobile operations as defined by the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; and

(B) that is marked by signs:

(i) indicating that it is a construction or maintenance work zone;

(ii) indicating where the zone begins and ends; and

(iii) stating: "Fines double when workers present."

(3) "Warning sign" means a signal, marking, or device placed on a barricade or on a road, street, or highway during construction, repair, or dangerous conditions by the department, a political subdivision of this state, or a contractor or subcontractor to warn or regulate motor vehicular traffic. The term includes a flagger deployed on a road, street, or highway by the department, a political subdivision of this state, or a contractor or subcontractor to direct traffic around or on the road, street, or highway during construction, repair, or dangerous conditions.

(f) Subchapters G and H, Chapter 45A, Code of Criminal Procedure, do not apply to an offense under this section committed in a construction or maintenance work zone when workers are present.
Tex. Labor Code § 415.032 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 415 / Section 415.032
§ 415.032. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION; RESPONSE.
Status: in_force

(a) If investigation by the division indicates that an administrative violation has occurred, the division shall notify the person alleged to have committed the violation in writing of:

(1) the charge;

(2) the proposed sanction;

(3) the right to consent to the charge and the sanction; and

(4) the right to request a hearing.

(b) Not later than the 20th day after the date on which notice is received, the charged party shall:

(1) remit the amount of the sanction to the division or otherwise consent to the imposed sanction; or

(2) submit to the division a written request for a hearing.