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Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 84.009 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 84 / Section 84.009
§ 84.009. ADMINISTRATION OF FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The council may:

(1) adopt rules necessary to perform program duties under this chapter;

(2) request, accept, and use gifts, loans, donations, aid, appropriations, guaranties, subsidies, grants, or contributions of any item of value for the furtherance of any purposes of this chapter;

(3) establish, charge, and collect fees, charges, and penalties in connection with the programs, services, and activities provided for by this chapter;

(4) make, enter into, and enforce contracts and agreements, and take other actions as may accomplish any of the purposes of this chapter;

(5) seek ways to coordinate and leverage public and private sources of funding;

(6) adopt best practices and enforcement standards for the evaluation of easements purchased through grants from the fund;

(7) establish a protocol for the purchase of agricultural conservation easements and for the distribution of funds to approved applicants;

(8) administer grants awarded to successful applicants;

(9) ensure that agricultural conservation easements purchased under this chapter are not inconsistent with:

(A) the preservation of open space;

(B) the maintenance of the land's agricultural or timber use; and

(C) the conservation of wildlife habitat or water; and

(10) approve the termination of easements and take any other action necessary to further the goals of the program.

(b) To receive a grant from the fund under this chapter, an applicant who is qualified to be an easement holder under this chapter must submit an application to the council. The application must:

(1) set out the parties' clear conservation goals consistent with the program;

(2) include a site-specific estimate-of-value appraisal by a licensed appraiser qualified to determine the market value of the easement; and

(3) include a memorandum of understanding signed by the landowner and the applicant indicating intent to sell an agricultural conservation easement and containing the terms of the contract for the sale of the easement.

(c) For the purposes of determining the amount of a grant under this chapter, the value of an agricultural conservation easement shall be determined by a site-specific estimate-of-value appraisal performed by a licensed, qualified appraiser.
Tex. Labor Code § 413.0511 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 413 / Section 413.0511
§ 413.0511. MEDICAL ADVISOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The division shall employ or contract with a medical advisor, who must be a doctor as that term is defined by Section 401.011.

(b) The medical advisor shall make recommendations regarding the adoption of rules and policies to:

(1) develop, maintain, and review guidelines as provided by Section 413.011, including rules regarding impairment ratings;

(2) review compliance with those guidelines;

(3) regulate or perform other acts related to medical benefits as required by the commissioner;

(4) impose sanctions or delete doctors from the division's list of approved doctors under Section 408.023 for:

(A) any reason described by Section 408.0231; or

(B) noncompliance with commissioner rules;

(5) impose conditions or restrictions as authorized by Section 408.0231(f);

(6) receive, and share with the medical quality review panel established under Section 413.0512, confidential information, and other information to which access is otherwise restricted by law, as provided by Sections 413.0512, 413.0513, and 413.0514 from the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, or other occupational licensing boards regarding a physician, chiropractor, or other type of doctor who applies for registration or is registered with the division on the list of approved doctors;

(7) determine minimal modifications to the reimbursement methodology and model used by the Medicare system as necessary to meet occupational injury requirements; and

(8) monitor the quality and timeliness of decisions made by designated doctors and independent review organizations, and the imposition of sanctions regarding those decisions.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 103.007 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 103 / Section 103.007
§ 103.007. LICENSE APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a license to operate a day activity and health services facility must file an application on a form prescribed by the commission together with a license fee of $75.

(b) The applicant must provide evidence of:

(1) the ability to comply with the requirements of the commission;

(2) responsible management; and

(3) qualified professional staff and personnel.

(c) A person who operates a facility that is licensed under this chapter must file an application for a renewal license not later than the 45th day before the expiration date of the current license on a form prescribed by the commission together with a renewal fee of $50.

(d) An applicant for a license renewal who submits an application later than the 45th day before the expiration date of the license is subject to a late fee in accordance with commission rules.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.005
§ 401.005. CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS REFERENCES.
Status: in_force

A reference in this chapter to the "C.F.R." or the "Code of Federal Regulations" means the Code of Federal Regulations as it existed on September 1, 1999.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1015.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1015 / Section 1015.111
§ 1015.111. OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a hospital facility for the district.
Tex. Property Code § 41.022 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 41 / Section 41.022
§ 41.022. DESIGNATION BY HOMESTEAD CLAIMANT.
Status: in_force

At any time before 10 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 20 days after the date of service of the notice to designate, the judgment debtor may designate the homestead as defined in Section 41.002 by filing a written designation, signed by the judgment debtor, with the justice or clerk of the court from which the writ of execution was issued, together with a plat of the area designated.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.218 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.218
§ 382.218. REQUIRED PARTICIPATION BY CERTAIN COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a county that borders the United Mexican States and in which a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more is located.

(b) A county that was at any time required, because of the county's designation as a nonattainment area under Section 107(d) of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Section 7407), to participate in the vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program under this subchapter and Subchapter F, Chapter 548, Transportation Code, shall continue to participate in the program even if the county is designated as an attainment area under the federal Clean Air Act.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 287.023 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 287 / Section 287.023
§ 287.023. PURPOSE AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A health services district shall:

(1) provide health care services to indigent residents of the district;

(2) manage the funds contributed to the district by each county or hospital district that contracts with the district; and

(3) plan and coordinate with public and private health care providers and entities for the long-term provision of health care services to residents of the district.

(b) A health services district may:

(1) provide health care services on a sliding-fee scale to residents of the district who do not meet the basic income and resources requirements established under Sections 61.006 and 61.008 to be eligible for assistance under Chapter 61 but who are unable to pay for the full cost of health care services; and

(2) assume responsibility for management and operation of the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, and other assets that are acquired by the district or for which the district agrees to assume responsibility under the terms of the contract.

(c) A health services district may not:

(1) establish, conduct, or maintain an institution as defined by Section 242.002; or

(2) establish or operate a personal care facility as defined by Section 247.002.
Tex. Finance Code § 94.101 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 94 / Section 94.101
§ 94.101. PENALTY FOR PREPAYMENT OR LATE PAYMENT.
Status: in_force

A savings bank may charge a penalty for a prepayment of or late payment on a loan.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1058.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1058 / Section 1058.052
§ 1058.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

Notice of an election of directors must be published in accordance with Section 4.003, Election Code, in a newspaper of general circulation in Upton County.
Tex. Occupations Code § 201.314 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 201 / Section 201.314
§ 201.314. SEARCH OF NATIONAL PRACTITIONER DATABASE.
Status: in_force

The board shall establish a process to search at least one national practitioner database to determine whether another state has taken any disciplinary action against an applicant or license holder before issuing an initial or renewal license under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3800.0203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3800 / Section 3800.0203
§ 3800.0203. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act creating this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) The temporary or successor temporary directors shall hold an election to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.

(c) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Subsection (b); or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter.

(d) If permanent directors have not been elected under Subsection (b) and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (e) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Subsection (b); or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(e) If Subsection (d) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 203.09 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 203 / Section 203.09
§ 203.09. STATEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may require brewers of malt beverages brewed in this state or imported into this state, importers, and distributors to provide information as to purchases, sales, and shipments to enable the commission to collect the full amount of the malt beverages tax due. No brewer, importer, or distributor may fail or refuse to furnish the information.

(b) The commission may seize or withhold from sale the manufacturer's, importer's, or distributor's malt beverages for failure or refusal to supply the information required under Subsection (a) or to permit the commission to make an investigation of pertinent records whether inside or outside this state.
Tex. Government Code § 2304.080 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2304 / Section 2304.080
§ 2304.080. PRIVATE SALE.
Status: in_force

(a) If a sale of property cannot be made by a public sale or auction as provided by Section 2304.079, the department may negotiate with a party for the expeditious sale of the property. In the negotiations, the department shall give priority to selling the property to a purchaser who will be required to pay ad valorem taxes on the property.

(b) If a sale to that kind of purchaser is not practicable, the department shall attempt to sell the property to a purchaser who is exempt from ad valorem taxes but who will make payments in lieu of taxes on the property.

(c) If neither type of purchaser is available, the department may sell the property to any purchaser.
Tex. Finance Code § 305.003 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 305 / Section 305.003
§ 305.003. LIABILITY FOR USURIOUS LEGAL INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) A creditor who charges or receives legal interest that is greater than the amount authorized by this subtitle is liable to the obligor for an amount that is equal to the greater of:

(1) three times the amount computed by subtracting the amount of legal interest allowed by law from the total amount of interest charged or received; or

(2) $2,000 or 20 percent of the amount of the principal, whichever is less.

(b) This section applies only to a transaction subject to this subtitle.
Tex. Transportation Code § 71.107 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 71 / Section 71.107
§ 71.107. APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY BRANCH PILOT.
Status: in_force

(a) Only a branch pilot licensed for water in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district in Cameron County may appoint a deputy branch pilot to serve in that board's jurisdiction.

(b) A branch pilot serving in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district in Cameron County may appoint two deputy branch pilots, subject to that board's examination and approval.

(c) A branch pilot may appoint an additional deputy branch pilot under this section if the applicable pilot board considers the appointment advisable.

(d) A branch pilot who appoints a deputy branch pilot under this section is responsible for the acts of the deputy branch pilot.

(e) A branch pilot who appoints a deputy branch pilot under this section without the approval of the applicable pilot board forfeits the pilot's appointment as a branch pilot.
Tex. Government Code § 845.408 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 845 / Section 845.408
§ 845.408. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL DEPOSITS BY SUBDIVISIONS.
Status: in_force

In addition to the deposits that a subdivision is required to make under this subtitle, the governing body of a participating subdivision may elect to deposit to the subdivision's account in the subdivision accumulation fund one or more lump-sum payments. Once a payment is deposited, it cannot be withdrawn from that fund by the subdivision.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.2151 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.2151
§ 152.2151. SHACKELFORD COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The Shackelford County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Shackelford County, and the judge of any statutory court designated as the juvenile court. The juvenile court judge may appoint one public member for a term determined by the juvenile court judge.

(b) The juvenile board shall elect one of its members as chairman at the beginning of each year.

(c) The commissioners court shall pay the judges on the juvenile board an annual salary set by the commissioners court at not more than $2,500, payable in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county. The public member serves without compensation.

(d) Section 152.0005(b) does not apply to the juvenile board of Shackelford County.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 141.073 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 141 / Section 141.073
§ 141.073. PENALTY FOR LATE FILING OR PAYMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person paying the inspection fee on the basis of tonnage reporting does not file a quarterly report or pay the fee before the 31st day following the last day of a quarter, the person shall pay a penalty equal to 15 percent of the inspection fee due or $50, whichever is greater.

(b) The penalty together with any delinquent inspection fee is due before the 61st day following the last day of the quarter. The service shall cancel the license of a licensee who fails to pay the penalty and delinquent inspection fee within that time period after notice.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 171.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 171 / Section 171.004
§ 171.004.
Status: in_force

Sec. 171.004. ABORTION OF FETUS AGE 16 WEEKS OR MORE. An abortion of a fetus age 16 weeks or more may be performed only at an ambulatory surgical center or hospital licensed to perform the abortion.
Tex. Utilities Code § 33.005 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 33 / Section 33.005
§ 33.005. EXEMPT AREA REPORTING.
Status: in_force

(a) An electric utility serving an area exempt from commission regulation is subject to the reporting requirements of this title.

(b) A report must be filed with:

(1) the governing body of the municipality; and

(2) the commission.
Tex. Water Code § 7.035 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 7 / Section 7.035
§ 7.035. INJUNCTION AND ENFORCEMENT RELATING TO CERTAIN TREATMENT FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), if the commission determines that a treatment facility that handles waste and wastewater from humans or household operations is operating without a permit required by the commission, the commission shall:

(1) issue an order:

(A) enjoining further operation of the facility until the commission issues the required permit; and

(B) imposing an administrative penalty under this chapter; or

(2) institute a civil action under Subchapter D to:

(A) enjoin further operation of the facility until the commission issues the required permit; and

(B) impose a civil penalty.

(b) If the commission determines there is no feasible alternative treatment or disposal option for the wastewater being sent to the treatment facility, including the option of hauling the wastewater to a permitted facility, the commission is not required to enjoin the operation of the facility under Subsection (a) and may impose other applicable penalties under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 406.022 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 406 / Section 406.022
§ 406.022. EFFECT OF VACANCY.
Status: in_force

If the office of a notary public becomes vacant due to resignation, removal, or death, the county clerk of the county in which the notary public resides shall obtain the record books and public papers belonging to the office of the notary public and deposit them in the county clerk's office.
Tex. Transportation Code § 199.003 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 199 / Section 199.003
§ 199.003. USE OF STATE MONEY FOR HIGH-SPEED RAIL.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of this section, "high-speed rail" means intercity passenger rail service that is reasonably expected to reach speeds of at least 110 miles per hour.

(b) Except as required by federal law or other state law, including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. Section 4321 et seq.):

(1) the legislature may not appropriate money to pay for a cost of planning, facility construction or maintenance, or security for, promotion of, or operation of, high-speed rail operated by a private entity; and

(2) a state agency may not accept or use state money to pay for a cost described by Subdivision (1).

(c) A state agency shall prepare a semiannual report of each expense described by this section and submit a copy of each report to:

(1) the commission;

(2) the comptroller;

(3) the committee in each house of the legislature with primary jurisdiction over transportation;

(4) the speaker of the house of representatives;

(5) the lieutenant governor; and

(6) the governor.

(d) This section is not intended to preclude or limit the execution of the department's responsibilities under federal law or other state law, including:

(1) regulatory responsibilities;

(2) oversight of transportation projects;

(3) environmental review;

(4) policy development;

(5) communication with public officials; or

(6) coordinating with a private entity that operates or proposes to operate high-speed rail in the same manner that the department coordinates with other entities that operate transportation projects.
Tex. Transportation Code § 71.051 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 71 / Section 71.051
§ 71.051. PILOT BOARD; COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The pilot board of a navigation district in Cameron County is composed of that navigation district's navigation and canal commissioners.

(b) A member of the pilot board is a commissioner of pilots.
Tex. Local Government Code § 383.049 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 383 / Section 383.049
§ 383.049. BYLAWS.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt bylaws to govern:

(1) the time, place, and manner of conducting board meetings;

(2) the powers, duties, and other responsibilities of the board's officers and employees;

(3) the disbursement of money by a check, draft, or warrant;

(4) the appointment and authority of director committees;

(5) the keeping of accounts and other records; and

(6) any other matter the board considers appropriate.
Tex. Utilities Code § 162.067 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 162 / Section 162.067
§ 162.067. MEETINGS OF MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A telephone cooperative shall hold an annual meeting of members at the time and place provided by the bylaws. Failure to hold the annual meeting at the designated time does not result in forfeiture or dissolution of the cooperative.

(b) A special meeting of the members may be called by:

(1) the president;

(2) the board;

(3) any three directors; or

(4) the lesser of:

(A) 200 members; or

(B) 10 percent of all the members.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9077.0001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9077 / Section 9077.0001
§ 9077.0001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 5 in Bell County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3850.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3850 / Section 3850.053
§ 3850.053. NONVOTING DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The following persons serve as nonvoting directors:

(1) the directors of the following departments of the City of Houston or a person designated by that director:

(A) parks and recreation;

(B) planning and development;

(C) public works; and

(D) civic center; and

(2) the City of Houston's chief of police.

(b) If a department described by Subsection (a) is consolidated, renamed, or changed, the board may appoint a director of the consolidated, renamed, or changed department as a nonvoting director. If a department described by Subsection (a) is abolished, the board may appoint a representative of another department that performs duties comparable to those performed by the abolished department.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 482.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 482 / Section 482.005
§ 482.005. PREPARATORY OFFENSES.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Penal Code, applies to an offense under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8140.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8140 / Section 8140.003
§ 8140.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

If the creation of a district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8140.023 before September 1, 2007:

(1) the district is dissolved September 1, 2007, except that:

(A) any debts incurred shall be paid;

(B) any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Montgomery County; and

(C) the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and

(2) the provisions of this chapter relating to that district expire September 1, 2010.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 301.101 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.101
§ 301.101. INVESTIGATION BY ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE.
Status: in_force

The attorney general's office shall investigate a complaint relating to a violation of this chapter.