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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 254.155 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 254 / Section 254.155
§ 254.155. NOTICE OF FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) A facility shall post notice that:

(1) states:

(A) the facility is a freestanding emergency medical care facility;

(B) the facility charges rates comparable to a hospital emergency room and may charge a facility fee;

(C) a facility or a physician providing medical care at the facility may be an out-of-network provider for the patient's health benefit plan provider network; and

(D) a physician providing medical care at the facility may bill separately from the facility for the medical care provided to a patient; and

(2) either:

(A) lists the health benefit plans in which the facility is an in-network provider in the health benefit plan's provider network; or

(B) states the facility is an out-of-network provider for all health benefit plans.

(b) The notice required by this section must be posted prominently and conspicuously:

(1) at the primary entrance to the facility;

(2) in each patient treatment room;

(3) at each location within the facility at which a person pays for health care services; and

(4) on the home page of the facility's Internet website or on a different page available through a hyperlink that is:

(A) entitled "Insurance Information"; and

(B) located prominently on the home page.

(c) The notice required by Subsections (b)(1), (2), and (3) must be in legible print on a sign with dimensions of at least 8.5 inches by 11 inches.

(d) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), a facility that is an in-network provider in one or more health benefit plan provider networks complies with Subsection (a)(2) if the facility:

(1) provides notice on the facility's Internet website listing the health benefit plans in which the facility is an in-network provider in the health benefit plan's provider network; and

(2) provides to a patient written confirmation of whether the facility is an in-network provider in the patient's health benefit plan's provider network.

(e) A facility may not add to or alter the language of a notice required by this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2151.055 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2151 / Section 2151.055
§ 2151.055. INELIGIBILITY TO SERVE AS PUBLIC MEMBER.
Status: in_force

An individual may not serve on the governing committee as a public member if the individual, another individual related to that individual within the second degree by consanguinity or affinity, or another individual residing in the same household with that individual:

(1) is required to be registered or licensed under this code or another insurance law of this state;

(2) is employed by or acts as a consultant to a person required to be registered or licensed or required to hold a certificate of authority under this code or another insurance law of this state;

(3) is the owner of, has a financial interest in, or participates in the management of an organization required to be registered or licensed or required to hold a certificate of authority under this code or another insurance law of this state;

(4) is an officer, employer, or consultant of an association in the field of insurance; or

(5) is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 195.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 195 / Section 195.001
§ 195.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Commission" means the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

(2) "Director and librarian" means the executive and administrative officer of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

(3) "Electronic document" has the meaning assigned by Section 15.002, Property Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 321.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 321 / Section 321.001
§ 321.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Comprehensive medical rehabilitation" means the provision of rehabilitation services that are designed to improve or minimize a person's physical or cognitive disabilities, maximize a person's functional ability, or restore a person's lost functional capacity through close coordination of services, communication, interaction, and integration among several professions that share the responsibility to achieve team treatment goals for the person.

(1-a) "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.

(2) "Hospital" has the meaning assigned by Section 241.003.

(3) "License" means a state agency permit, certificate, approval, registration, or other form of permission required by state law.

(4) "Mental health facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 571.003.

(5) "State health care regulatory agency" means a state agency that licenses a health care professional.

(6) "Treatment facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 464.001.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3884.157 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3884 / Section 3884.157
§ 3884.157. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the requirements of Sections 3884.159 and 3884.160, the district may issue by public or private sale bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, or by assessments in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code, or Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.

(b) In exercising the district's borrowing power, the district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or any other type of obligation.

(c) In addition to the sources of money described by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code, and Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, district bonds may be secured and made payable wholly or partly by a pledge of any part of the money the district receives from system or improvement project revenue or from any other source, including revenue received by the district under Chapter 311, Tax Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1051.102 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1051 / Section 1051.102
§ 1051.102. ELIGIBILITY OF PUBLIC MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

A person is not eligible for appointment as a public member of the board if the person or the person's spouse:

(1) is registered, certified, or licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the field of architecture, interior design, or landscape architecture;

(2) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization regulated by the board or receiving funds from the board;

(3) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by the board or receiving funds from the board; or

(4) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the board, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for board membership, attendance, or expenses.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8474.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8474 / Section 8474.251
§ 8474.251. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WITH ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this subchapter, the board may finance the construction or maintenance of a recreational facility or improvement with assessments on property under this subchapter only if:

(1) a written petition requesting that facility or improvement has been filed with the board; and

(2) the board holds a hearing on the proposed assessments.

(b) The petition 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. Transportation Code § 452.302 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 452 / Section 452.302
§ 452.302.
Status: in_force

Sec. 452.302. CHANGE IN SERVICE PLAN: GENERAL RULE. A service plan may be changed by a majority vote of the members of the subregional board described by Section 452.301 at a meeting at which a quorum of the board is present.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 36A.004 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 36A / Section 36A.004
§ 36A.004. STANDARDS FOR RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN-COUNTRY JUDGMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Subsections (b) and (c), a court of this state shall recognize a foreign-country judgment to which this chapter applies.

(b) A court of this state may not recognize a foreign-country judgment if:

(1) the judgment was rendered under a judicial system that does not provide impartial tribunals or procedures compatible with the requirements of due process of law;

(2) the foreign court did not have personal jurisdiction over the defendant; or

(3) the foreign court did not have jurisdiction over the subject matter.

(c) A court of this state is not required to recognize a foreign-country judgment if:

(1) the defendant in the proceeding in the foreign court did not receive notice of the proceeding in sufficient time to enable the defendant to defend;

(2) the judgment was obtained by fraud that deprived the losing party of an adequate opportunity to present the party's case;

(3) the judgment or the cause of action on which the judgment is based is repugnant to the public policy of this state or the United States;

(4) the judgment conflicts with another final and conclusive judgment;

(5) the proceeding in the foreign court was contrary to an agreement between the parties under which the dispute in question was to be determined otherwise than by proceedings in the foreign court;

(6) jurisdiction was based only on personal service and the foreign court was a seriously inconvenient forum for the trial of the action;

(7) the judgment was rendered in circumstances that raise substantial doubt about the integrity of the rendering court with respect to the judgment;

(8) the specific proceeding in the foreign court leading to the judgment was not compatible with the requirements of due process of law; or

(9) it is established that the foreign country in which the judgment was rendered does not recognize judgments rendered in this state that, but for the fact that they are rendered in this state, would constitute foreign-country judgments to which this chapter would apply under Section 36A.003.

(d) A party resisting recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that a ground for nonrecognition stated in Subsection (b) or (c) exists.
Tex. Government Code § 776.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 776 / Section 776.002
§ 776.002. MEMBER AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The member agencies of the committee are:

(1) the Department of Agriculture;

(2) the Parks and Wildlife Department;

(3) the State Soil and Water Conservation Board;

(4) the Texas AgriLife Extension Service;

(5) the Texas Forest Service;

(6) the Texas Water Development Board; and

(7) any other state agency added to the committee under Subsection (b).

(b) On the request of a state agency that has an interest in controlling invasive species, the member agencies listed in Subsections (a)(1)-(6) by unanimous agreement may add the agency to the committee.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 323.0045 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 323 / Section 323.0045
§ 323.0045. BASIC SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EVIDENCE COLLECTION TRAINING.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who performs a forensic medical examination on a sexual assault survivor must complete at least two hours of basic forensic evidence collection training or the equivalent education that conforms to the evidence collection protocol developed by the attorney general under Section 420.031, Government Code.

(b) A person who completes a continuing medical or nursing education course in forensic evidence collection described by Section 156.057 or 301.306, Occupations Code, that is approved or recognized by the appropriate licensing board is considered to have completed basic forensic evidence collection training for purposes of this chapter.

(c) Each health care facility that has an emergency department and that is not a SAFE-ready facility shall develop a written policy to ensure that a person described by Subsection (a) completes training on basic forensic evidence collection in accordance with this section.
Tex. Local Government Code § 324.096 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 324 / Section 324.096
§ 324.096. FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The expense of operation and maintenance of a facility of which the revenues are pledged to the payment of bonds is a first lien on and charge against the income of the facility. As long as any of the bonds or interest remain outstanding, the board shall charge or require the payment of fees for the use of the facilities, except drinking water or sanitary facilities. Fees must be equal and uniform within classes defined by the board and must be in amounts that will yield revenues at least sufficient to pay the expenses of operation and maintenance and to make the payment prescribed in the bond resolution for debt service. "Debt service," as defined in the bond resolution, may include: the payment of principal and interest as each matures, the establishment and maintenance of funds for extensions and improvements, an operating reserve, and an interest and sinking fund reserve.

(b) Except as provided by a contract entered into by the board, the board may determine the rate of fees charged for the use, operation, or lease of facilities, services, or equipment of the district. The board shall fix the fees in amounts sufficient to comply with the covenants in the bond resolution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8165.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8165 / Section 8165.052
§ 8165.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.
Status: in_force

To be eligible to serve as director, a person must:

(1) be a registered voter; and

(2) reside in the district.
Tex. Water Code § 51.638 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.638
§ 51.638. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT AND MEETING.
Status: in_force

Immediately after the commissioners of appraisement are appointed, the secretary of the board shall give written notice to each appointee of his appointment and of the time and place of the first meeting of the commissioners.
Tex. Insurance Code § 84.021 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 84 / Section 84.021
§ 84.021. IMPOSITION OF PENALTY.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may impose an administrative penalty on a person licensed or regulated under this code or another insurance law of this state, including an unauthorized person as defined by Section 83.001, who violates:

(1) this code;

(2) another insurance law of this state; or

(3) a rule or order adopted under this code or another insurance law of this state.
Tex. Water Code § 7.181 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 7 / Section 7.181
§ 7.181. IMPROPER USE OF MONITORING DEVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly tampers with, modifies, disables, or fails to use a required monitoring device; tampers with, modifies, or disables a monitoring device; or falsifies, fabricates, or omits data from a monitoring device, unless the act is done in strict compliance with Chapter 382, Health and Safety Code, or a permit, variance, or order issued or a rule adopted by the commission.

(b) An offense under this section is punishable for an individual under Section 7.187(1)(C) or Section 7.187(2)(D) or both.

(c) An offense under this section is punishable for a person other than an individual under Section 7.187(1)(D).
Tex. Insurance Code § 886.104 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 886 / Section 886.104
§ 886.104. BENEFITS AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a local mutual aid association may provide only for the payment of death benefits. An association may not provide for old age benefits or benefits for accidental injury or sickness.

(b) A local mutual aid association organized before March 21, 1929, that provides for the payment of death, old age, and accident benefits may continue to provide those benefits.

(c) The policy issued by the association must clearly state the benefits provided.

(d) A local mutual aid association may not issue a policy providing for:

(1) a level premium;

(2) guaranteed benefits; or

(3) surrender of loan values.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 109.54 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 109 / Section 109.54
§ 109.54. FESTIVALS AND CIVIC CELEBRATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Any licensee who has purchased malt beverages for sale at the site of a festival or civic celebration which has been held annually for at least 15 years during a specified period not exceeding 10 days shall be authorized for 24 hours following the official close of the celebration to sell any malt beverages remaining at the site to any licensee or permittee authorized to purchase malt beverages for resale.

(b) Records of any such transactions shall be kept as may be required by the administrator.
Tex. Property Code § 77.202 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 77 / Section 77.202
§ 77.202. CLAIMS NOT ASSIGNABLE.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Section 9.406(f), Business & Commerce Code, an interest in a claim under this chapter may not be assigned.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1201.220 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.220
§ 1201.220. REPORT TO CHIEF APPRAISER.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall make available in electronic format, or in hard-copy format on request, to each chief appraiser of an appraisal district in this state a monthly report that, for each manufactured home reported as having been installed during the preceding month in the county for which the district was established and for each manufactured home previously installed in the county for which a transfer of ownership was recorded by the issuance of a statement of ownership during the preceding month, lists:

(1) the name of the owner of the home;

(2) the name of the manufacturer of the home, if available;

(3) the model designation of the home, if available;

(4) the identification number of each section or module of the home;

(5) the address or location where the home was reported as installed; and

(6) the reported date of the installation of the home.

(b) The department shall make the report required by this section available to the public on the department's Internet website in a searchable and downloadable format.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 314A.151 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 314A / Section 314A.151
§ 314A.151. INVESTIGATION; REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

With respect to each hospital resulting from a merger agreement for which the designated agency issued a certificate of public advantage under this chapter, and to ensure that the hospital's activities continue to benefit the public under the standard prescribed by Section 314A.056(a)(1) and the purposes of this chapter, the designated agency may:

(1) investigate the hospital's activities; and

(2) require the hospital to perform a certain action or refrain from a certain action or revoke the hospital's certificate of public advantage, if the designated agency determines that:

(A) the hospital is not complying with this chapter or a term or condition of compliance with the certificate of public advantage governing the hospital's immunized activities;

(B) the designated agency's approval and issuance of the certificate of public advantage was obtained as a result of material misrepresentation;

(C) the hospital has failed to pay any fee required under this chapter; or

(D) the benefits resulting from the approved merger no longer outweigh the disadvantages attributable to the reduction in competition resulting from the approved merger.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1001.153 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.153
§ 1001.153. DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES.
Status: in_force

The board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policy-making responsibilities of the board and the management responsibilities of the executive director and the staff of the board.
Tex. Finance Code § 348.107 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 348 / Section 348.107
§ 348.107. CHARGE FOR DEFAULT IN PAYMENT OF INSTALLMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A retail installment contract may provide that if an installment remains unpaid after the 15th day after the maturity of the installment the holder may collect:

(1) a delinquency charge that does not exceed five percent of the amount of the installment; or

(2) interest on the amount of the installment accruing after the maturity of the installment and until the installment is paid in full at a rate that does not exceed the maximum rate authorized for the contract.

(b) A retail installment contract that provides for the accrual earnings method may provide for the delinquency charge authorized by Subsection (a)(1), the interest authorized by Subsection (a)(2), or both.

(c) Only one delinquency charge may be collected on an installment under this section regardless of the duration of the default.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 427.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 427 / Section 427.002
§ 427.002. TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE.
Status: in_force

The commission shall enter into an agreement with the department to jointly establish the Texas Environmental Health Institute in order to examine ways to identify, treat, manage, prevent, and reduce health problems associated with environmental contamination.
Tex. Transportation Code § 682.006 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 682 / Section 682.006
§ 682.006. CITATION OR SUMMONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A citation or summons issued for a vehicle parking or stopping civil offense under this chapter must:

(1) provide information as to the time and place of an administrative adjudication hearing; and

(2) contain a notification that the person charged with the civil offense has the right to an instanter hearing.

(b) The original or any copy of the summons or citation shall be kept as a record in the ordinary course of business of the municipality and is rebuttable proof of the facts it contains.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 328.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 328 / Section 328.003
§ 328.003. PERINATAL BEREAVEMENT CARE INITIATIVE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall establish and administer a perinatal bereavement care initiative to improve access to and quality of perinatal bereavement care in this state.

(b) Under the initiative, the department may provide to hospitals assigned a maternal level of care designation under Section 241.182 the following resources for the hospital's provision of perinatal bereavement care:

(1) for hospital personnel who provide maternal care, training on interacting with parents and family members in a considerate and respectful manner following an intrauterine fetal demise, neonatal death, or stillbirth;

(2) a perinatal bereavement device, including:

(A) training for personnel on the use of the device; and

(B) support to maintain the device; and

(3) any other resources necessary for providing perinatal bereavement care.

(c) In providing resources to hospitals under the initiative, the department shall prioritize hospitals that:

(1) lack access to a perinatal bereavement device;

(2) treat a greater number of high-risk maternal patients; and

(3) deliver a greater number of babies.

(d) The department, as appropriate and using money appropriated or otherwise available for that purpose, may award grants under the initiative to hospitals assigned a maternal level of care designation under Section 241.182 to increase access to perinatal bereavement care resources.

(e) The department may accept gifts, grants, and donations from any source for the purposes of the initiative.