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Tex. Local Government Code § 143.085 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 143 / Section 143.085
§ 143.085. FORCE REDUCTION AND REINSTATEMENT LIST.
Status: in_force

(a) If a municipality's governing body adopts an ordinance that vacates or abolishes a fire or police department position, the fire fighter or police officer who holds that position shall be demoted to the position immediately below the vacated or abolished position. If one or more positions of equal rank are vacated or abolished, the fire fighters or police officers who have the least seniority in a position shall be demoted to the position immediately below the vacated or abolished position. If a fire fighter or police officer is demoted under this subsection without charges being filed against the person for violation of civil service rules, the fire fighter or police officer shall be placed on a position reinstatement list in order of seniority. If the vacated or abolished position is filled or re-created within one year after the date it was vacated or abolished, the position must be filled from the reinstatement list. Appointments from the reinstatement list shall be made in order of seniority. A person who is not on the list may not be appointed to the position during the one-year period until the reinstatement list is exhausted.

(b) If a position in the lowest classification is abolished or vacated and a fire fighter or police officer must be dismissed from the department, the fire fighter or police officer with the least seniority shall be dismissed. If a fire fighter or police officer is dismissed under this subsection without charges being filed against the person for violation of civil service rules, the fire fighter or police officer shall be placed on a reinstatement list in order of seniority. Appointments from the reinstatement list shall be made in order of seniority. Until the reinstatement list is exhausted, a person may not be appointed from an eligibility list. When a person has been on a reinstatement list for three years, the person shall be dropped from the list but shall be restored to the list at the request of the commission.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.152 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.152
§ 2210.152. CONTENTS OF PLAN OF OPERATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The plan of operation must:

(1) provide for the efficient, economical, fair, and nondiscriminatory administration of the association; and

(2) include:

(A) a plan for the equitable assessment of the members of the association to defray losses and expenses;

(B) underwriting standards;

(C) procedures for accepting and ceding reinsurance;

(D) procedures for obtaining and repaying amounts under any financial instruments authorized under this chapter;

(E) procedures for determining the amount of insurance to be provided to specific risks;

(F) time limits and procedures for processing applications for insurance;

(G) a requirement that a nonresident agent licensed under Section 4056.052 may not offer or sell a Texas windstorm and hail insurance policy under this chapter unless the nonresident agent's state of residence authorizes a resident agent licensed in this state to act in the nonresident agent's state as an agent for that state's residual insurer of last resort for windstorm and hail insurance; and

(H) other provisions as considered necessary by the department to implement the purposes of this chapter.

(b) The plan of operation may provide for liability limits for an insured structure and for the corporeal movable property located in the structure.

(c) The plan of operation shall require the association to use the claim settlement guidelines published by the commissioner under Section 2210.578(f) in evaluating the extent to which a loss to insured property is incurred as a result of wind, waves, tidal surges, or rising waters not caused by waves or surges.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8812.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8812 / Section 8812.005
§ 8812.005. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 36, Water Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 605.052 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 605 / Section 605.052
§ 605.052. ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP.
Status: in_force

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

(1) two licensed orthotist members who each have practiced orthotics for the five years preceding the date of appointment;

(2) two licensed prosthetist members who each have practiced prosthetics for the five years preceding the date of appointment;

(3) one licensed prosthetist orthotist member who has practiced orthotics and prosthetics for the five years preceding the date of appointment;

(4) one member who is a representative of the public who uses an orthosis; and

(5) one member who is a representative of the public who uses a prosthesis.

(b) Appointments to the advisory board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 45A.351 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 45A / Section 45A.351
§ 45A.351. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), this subchapter applies only to an alleged offense that:

(1) is within the jurisdiction of a justice or municipal court;

(2) involves the operation of a motor vehicle; and

(3) is defined by:

(A) Section 472.022, Transportation Code;

(B) Subtitle C, Title 7, Transportation Code; or

(C) Section 729.001(a)(3), Transportation Code.

(b) If the defendant is younger than 25 years of age, this subchapter applies to any alleged offense that:

(1) is within the jurisdiction of a justice or municipal court;

(2) involves the operation of a motor vehicle; and

(3) is classified as a moving violation.

(c) This subchapter does not apply to an offense committed by a person who:

(1) holds a commercial driver's license; or

(2) held a commercial driver's license when the offense was committed.
Tex. Family Code § 161.107 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 161 / Section 161.107
§ 161.107. MISSING PARENT OR RELATIVE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Parent" means a parent, as defined by Section 160.102, whose parent-child relationship with a child has not been terminated. The term does not include a man who does not have a parent-child relationship established under Chapter 160.

(2) "Relative" means a parent, grandparent, or adult sibling or child.

(b) If a parent of the child has not been personally served in a suit in which the Department of Family and Protective Services seeks termination, the department must make a diligent effort to locate that parent.

(c) If a parent has not been personally served and cannot be located, the department shall make a diligent effort to locate a relative of the missing parent to give the relative an opportunity to request appointment as the child's managing conservator.

(d) If the department is not able to locate a missing parent or a relative of that parent and sufficient information is available concerning the physical whereabouts of the parent or relative, the department shall request the state agency designated to administer a statewide plan for child support to use the parental locator service established under 42 U.S.C. Section 653 to determine the location of the missing parent or relative.

(e) The department shall be required to provide evidence to the court to show what actions were taken by the department in making a diligent effort to locate the missing parent and relative of the missing parent.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 93.002 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 93 / Section 93.002
§ 93.002. CONTRACT FOR LOSS DAMAGE WAIVER.
Status: in_force

A customer may contract with a merchant for a heavy equipment loss damage waiver in connection with a rental agreement.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 92A.003 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 92A / Section 92A.003
§ 92A.003. EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not affect limitation under Section 74.151 or 74.152 of a person's liability for good faith administration of emergency care.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8874.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8874 / Section 8874.051
§ 8874.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five directors.

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Transportation Code § 547.351 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 547 / Section 547.351
§ 547.351. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

The color, mounting, and visibility requirements in this subchapter apply only to equipment on a vehicle described by Section 547.352.
Tex. Water Code § 57.051 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 57 / Section 57.051
§ 57.051. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court which creates a levee improvement district under this chapter, by majority vote, shall appoint three directors for the district.

(b) In a district with a population of 2,000 or more the commissioners court may increase the total number of directors to five. The additional members appointed under this section must be registered voters in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8807.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8807 / Section 8807.051
§ 8807.051. GOVERNING BODY.
Status: in_force

The district is governed by a board of directors, which initially shall consist of not fewer than three and not more than seven directors, appointed as provided by Section 8807.052.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7985.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7985 / Section 7985.006
§ 7985.006. 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. Government Code § 442.028 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 442 / Section 442.028
§ 442.028.
Status: in_force

Sec. 442.028. U.S. HIGHWAY 80 AS TEXAS HISTORIC HIGHWAY. (a) The commission shall cooperate with the Texas Department of Transportation to designate, interpret, and market the portion of U.S. Highway 80 in Gregg and Upshur Counties as a Texas historic highway.

(b) To supplement revenue available for the purposes under Subsection (a), the commission and the Texas Department of Transportation may pursue federal funds dedicated to highway enhancement.

(c) A designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 80 as a Texas historic highway may not be construed as a designation under the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. Section 470 et seq.).

(d) The Texas Department of Transportation is not required to design, construct, or erect a marker under this section unless a grant or donation of funds is made to the department to cover the cost of the design, construction, and erection of the marker. Money received to cover the cost of the marker shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund.
Tex. Transportation Code § 228.254 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 228 / Section 228.254
§ 228.254. AGREEMENTS BETWEEN AUTHORITY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Under authority of Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, a local governmental entity other than a nonprofit corporation may, upon the required vote of the qualified voters, in addition to all other debts, issue bonds or enter into and make payments under agreements with the department, not to exceed 40 years in term, in any amount not to exceed one-fourth of the assessed valuation of real property within the local governmental entity, except that the total indebtedness of any municipality shall never exceed the limits imposed by other provisions of the constitution, and levy and collect taxes to pay the interest thereon and provide a sinking fund for the redemption thereof, for the purposes of construction, maintenance, and operation of toll projects or systems of the department, or in aid thereof.

(b) In addition to Subsection (a), a local governmental entity may, within any applicable constitutional limitations, agree with the department to issue bonds or enter into and make payments under an agreement to construct, maintain, or operate any portion of a toll project or system of the department.

(c) To make payments under an agreement under Subsection (b) or pay the interest on bonds issued under Subsection (b) and to provide a sinking fund for the bonds or the contract, a local governmental entity may:

(1) pledge revenue from any available source, including annual appropriations;

(2) levy and collect taxes; or

(3) provide for a combination of Subdivisions (1) and (2).

(d) The term of an agreement under this section may not exceed 40 years.

(e) Any election required to permit action under this subchapter must be held in conformance with Chapter 1251, Government Code, or other law applicable to the local governmental entity.
Tex. Local Government Code § 501.060 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 501 / Section 501.060
§ 501.060. MAY SUE AND BE SUED.
Status: in_force

With respect to a project, a corporation may sue, be sued, complain, and defend in the corporation's name.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1251.301 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1251 / Section 1251.301
§ 1251.301. CONTINUATION OF GROUP COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

A group policy or contract delivered, issued for delivery, renewed, amended, or extended in this state, including a group contract issued by a group hospital service corporation, that provides insurance for hospital, surgical, or medical expenses incurred as a result of accident or sickness must include an option for each individual covered by the policy or contract because of a family or dependent relationship to an individual who is a member of the group for which the policy or contract is provided to continue coverage with the group if the individual's eligibility for coverage under the policy or contract ends because of:

(1) the severance of the family relationship; or

(2) the retirement or death of the group member.
Tex. Election Code § 191.032 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 191 / Section 191.032
§ 191.032. PARTY NOT HOLDING PRIMARY ELECTION.
Status: in_force

If a political party not holding a primary election in a presidential election year desires to send delegates to a national presidential nominating convention of the party, the party shall select the delegates at the state convention at which the party is authorized by this code to make nominations for state offices.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2154.055 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2154 / Section 2154.055
§ 2154.055. FIREWORKS SAFETY AND EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Status: repealed

(a) The commissioner shall establish a fireworks safety and education program.

(b) The program:

(1) shall provide information relating to the proper and safe use of fireworks and the dangers of the improper use of fireworks; and

(2) may include any method of communicating the need for safe use of fireworks and the dangers of improper use.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1147, Sec. 2.008(16), eff. September 1, 2011.

(d) To fund the program, in addition to any other license or permit fees:

(1) the holder of a retail permit issued under Section 2154.202 shall pay, on issuance or renewal of the permit, a fee in the amount of $10; and

(2) the holder of a manufacturer's, distributor's, or jobber's license issued under Section 2154.151, 2154.152, or 2154.153 shall pay, on issuance or renewal of the license, a fee in the amount of $250.

(e) Money collected under Subsection (d) may be used only by the commissioner for the purposes of this section.
Tex. Education Code § 75.203 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 75 / Section 75.203
§ 75.203. ROLE AND SCOPE.
Status: in_force

(a) The institute shall specialize in research and teaching in the life sciences.

(b) The institute shall develop joint degree programs and joint research programs for the health science center and the university.

(c) The institute may accept gifts, grants, and donations from any source for the purposes of the program. The institute may develop or use land, buildings, equipment, facilities, and other improvements in connection with the program. To the extent that any funds are appropriated in the General Appropriations Act by the 77th Legislature, the institute may accept any amount authorized.

(d) The institute shall seek private, local, and federal funding to support the operation and management of the institute.
Tex. Government Code § 54.655 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.655
§ 54.655. TERMINATION OF SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) A magistrate who serves a single court serves at the will of the judge.

(b) The services of a magistrate who serves more than one court may be terminated by a majority vote of all the judges whom the magistrate serves.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 153.153 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 153 / Section 153.153
§ 153.153. POWERS AND LIABILITIES OF PERSON WHO IS BOTH GENERAL PARTNER AND LIMITED PARTNER.
Status: in_force

A person who is both a general partner and a limited partner:

(1) has the rights and powers and is subject to the restrictions and liabilities of a general partner; and

(2) except as otherwise provided by the partnership agreement, this chapter, or the other limited partnership provisions, has the rights and powers and is subject to the restrictions and liabilities, if any, of a limited partner to the extent of the general partner's participation in the partnership as a limited partner.
Tex. Government Code § 861.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 861 / Section 861.004
§ 861.004. EXEMPTION FROM EXECUTION.
Status: in_force

All benefit payments, contributions, money in the pension system fund, and rights accrued or accruing under this subtitle to any person are exempt from garnishment, attachment, state and local taxation, levies, and any other process and are unassignable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1069.114 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1069 / Section 1069.114
§ 1069.114. CONTRACTS FOR CARE AND TREATMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may contract with a county or municipality located outside the district's boundaries for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality.

(b) The board may contract with this state or a federal agency for the treatment of a sick or injured person.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 52.139 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 52 / Section 52.139
§ 52.139. LIMITATIONS ON AUDIT ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) If an audit billing notice has been issued under Section 52.135 and any outstanding audit deficiency assessment has been paid either:

(1) voluntarily;

(2) after a hearing was requested and the commissioner has entered a final non-appealable order concerning the assessment; or

(3) after a final non-appealable judgment has been rendered by a court after filing of a suit under Section 52.137, then the commissioner may not issue another deficiency assessment which covers the same issues, time periods, and leases as those covered by the previous assessment.

(b) If the commissioner audits a lessee's books and records under Section 52.135 of this code the commissioner shall notify the lessee upon completion of his findings. If the commissioner notifies the lessee that no additional royalties are due, the commissioner may not again audit the books and records covering the same issues, time periods, and leases involved in the first audit.

(c) This section shall not preclude the commissioner from conducting subsequent audits or examinations covering the same issues, time periods, and leases in cases where fraud exists or where the first audit deficiency assessment results only from an examination of documents, records, or reports submitted to the commissioner and not from a complete audit of the books, accounts, reports, or other records of a lessee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3981.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3981 / Section 3981.0502
§ 3981.0502. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election under Section 3981.0501, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:

(1) maintain and operate the district;

(2) construct or acquire improvements; or

(3) provide a service.

(b) The board shall determine the operation and maintenance tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 821.054 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 821 / Section 821.054
§ 821.054. REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF COMMERCIALLY COMPRESSED CARBON MONOXIDE.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner by rule shall establish:

(1) standards for a carbon monoxide chamber used to euthanize an animal to which Section 821.052(b) applies; and

(2) requirements and procedures for administering commercially compressed carbon monoxide to euthanize an animal to which Section 821.052(b) applies.

(b) A person administering commercially compressed carbon monoxide to euthanize an animal to which Section 821.052(b) applies:

(1) may use only a carbon monoxide chamber that meets the standards established by department rule; and

(2) may administer the commercially compressed carbon monoxide only in accordance with the requirements and procedures established by department rule.
Tex. Education Code § 13.201 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 13 / Section 13.201
§ 13.201. ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

An independent school district may be abolished in the manner provided by this subchapter.