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Tex. Government Code § 411.251 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.251
§ 411.251. ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall establish the office of inspector general.

(b) The office of inspector general is responsible for:

(1) acting to prevent and detect serious breaches of departmental policy, fraud, and abuse of office, including any acts of criminal conduct within the department; and

(2) independently and objectively reviewing, investigating, delegating, and overseeing the investigation of:

(A) conduct described in Subdivision (1);

(B) criminal activity occurring in all divisions of the department;

(C) allegations of wrongdoing by department employees;

(D) crimes committed on department property; and

(E) serious breaches of department policy.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 20A.101 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 20A / Section 20A.101
§ 20A.101. GRAND JURY ROOM.
Status: in_force

After the grand jury is organized, the grand jury shall discharge the grand jury's duties in a suitable place that the sheriff shall prepare for the grand jury's sessions.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 395.014 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 395 / Section 395.014
§ 395.014. REPORT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

On or before November 1 of each even-numbered year, the commission shall submit to the governor, lieutenant governor, and members of the legislature a report that includes the following information regarding awards made under the program during the preceding state fiscal biennium:

(1) the number of grants awarded under the program;

(2) the recipient of each grant awarded;

(3) the number of vehicles replaced;

(4) the number, type, and location of any refueling infrastructure, equipment, or services funded under the program;

(5) the total emissions reductions achieved under the program; and

(6) any other information the commission considers relevant.
Tex. Transportation Code § 225.044 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 225 / Section 225.044
§ 225.044. ATLAS ICBM HIGHWAY.
Status: in_force

(a) Farm-to-Market Road 604 from State Highway 351 in Shackelford County to U.S. Highway 83 in Taylor County is designated as the Atlas ICBM Highway.

(b) The department shall design and construct markers indicating the highway number, the designation as the Atlas ICBM Highway, and any other appropriate information.

(c) The department shall erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1098.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1098 / Section 1098.155
§ 1098.155. FISCAL YEAR.
Status: in_force

(a) The district operates according to a fiscal year established by the board.

(b) The fiscal year may not be changed:

(1) if revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or

(2) more than once in a 24-month period.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.028 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 241 / Section 241.028
§ 241.028. TRANSFER AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) If hospitals execute a transfer agreement that is consistent with the requirements of this section, all patient transfers between the hospitals are governed by the agreement.

(b) The hospitals shall submit the agreement to the department for review for compliance with the requirements of this section. The department shall complete the review of the agreement within 30 days after the date the agreement is submitted by the hospitals.

(c) At a minimum, a transfer agreement must provide that:

(1) transfers be accomplished in a medically appropriate manner and comply with Sections 241.027(b)(2) through (5) and Section 241.027(c);

(2) the transfer or receipt of patients in need of emergency care not be based on the individual's inability to pay for the services rendered by the transferring or receiving hospital;

(3) multiple transfer agreements be entered into by a hospital based on the type or level of medical services available at other hospitals;

(4) the hospitals recognize the right of an individual to request transfer to the care of a physician and hospital of the individual's choice;

(5) the hospitals recognize and comply with the requirements of Chapter 61 (Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act) relating to the transfer of patients to mandated providers; and

(6) consideration be given to availability of appropriate facilities, services, and staff for providing care to the patient.

(d) If a hospital transfers a patient in violation of Subsection (c)(1), (2), (4), (5), or (6), relating to required provisions for a transfer agreement, the violation is a violation of this chapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 284.031 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 284 / Section 284.031
§ 284.031. BONDS AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

(a) A county may issue bonds for a project under this chapter that are secured:

(1) solely by the pledge of the gross or net revenues of a project;

(2) by a pledge of:

(A) an ad valorem tax under Section 9, Article VIII, Texas Constitution; or

(B) an unlimited ad valorem tax authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution;

(3) by designating part of the bonds to be secured solely by a pledge of project revenues and part of the bonds to be secured by pledge of the ad valorem tax; or

(4) by a combination of methods described by Subdivisions (1) and (2) with all of the bonds supported and secured by the ad valorem tax and the duty imposed on the county to collect tolls for use of the project facilities as long as the bonds are outstanding so that, as prescribed in the bond instrument, the amount of the tax may be reduced as the project revenues become sufficient to:

(A) meet the requirements for operation and maintenance; and

(B) provide money for the bonds.

(b) The commissioners court may secure bonds issued under this chapter through a trust indenture between the county and a corporate trustee. The corporate trustee may be any trust company or bank that has the powers of a trust company. The indenture may pledge or assign project tolls or revenues but may not convey or mortgage any part of the project.

(c) The bonds issued under this chapter may be authorized by bond resolution at one time or from time to time and shall mature on or before the 40th anniversary of their date.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3839.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3839 / Section 3839.006
§ 3839.006. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.
Status: in_force

All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in:

(1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created under Chapter 311, Tax Code;

(2) a tax abatement reinvestment zone created under Chapter 312, Tax Code; or

(3) an enterprise zone created under Chapter 2303, Government Code.
Tex. Estates Code § 1204.201 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1204 / Section 1204.201
§ 1204.201. FAILURE TO PRESENT FINAL ACCOUNT OR REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) The court may, on the court's own motion, and shall, on the written complaint of the emancipated ward or anyone interested in the ward or the ward's estate, have the guardian who is charged with the duty of presenting a final account or report cited to appear and present the account or report within the time specified in the citation if the guardian failed or neglected to present the account or report at the proper time.

(b) If a written complaint has not been filed by anyone interested in the guardianship of the person or estate of a minor or deceased ward, on or after the third anniversary of the date the minor ward reaches the age of majority or the date the ward dies, as applicable, the court may remove the estate from the court's active docket without a final accounting and without appointing a successor personal representative.

(c) If a complaint has not been filed by anyone interested in the estate of a ward whose whereabouts are unknown to the court, on or after the fourth anniversary of the date the ward's whereabouts became unknown to the court, the court may remove the estate from the court's active docket without a final accounting and without appointing a successor personal representative.
Tex. Occupations Code § 301.401 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.401
§ 301.401. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Conduct subject to reporting" means conduct by a nurse that:

(A) violates this chapter or a board rule and contributed to the death or serious injury of a patient;

(B) causes a person to suspect that the nurse's practice is impaired by chemical dependency or drug or alcohol abuse;

(C) constitutes abuse, exploitation, fraud, or a violation of professional boundaries; or

(D) indicates that the nurse lacks knowledge, skill, judgment, or conscientiousness to such an extent that the nurse's continued practice of nursing could reasonably be expected to pose a risk of harm to a patient or another person, regardless of whether the conduct consists of a single incident or a pattern of behavior.

(2) "Minor incident" means conduct by a nurse that does not indicate that the nurse's continued practice poses a risk of harm to a patient or another person. This term is synonymous with "minor error" or "minor violation of this chapter or board rule."

(3) "Nursing educational program" means an educational program that is considered approved by the board that may lead to an initial license as a registered nurse or vocational nurse.

(4) "Nursing student" means an individual who is enrolled in a nursing educational program.
Tex. Local Government Code § 375.022 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 375 / Section 375.022
§ 375.022. PETITION.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a district may be created, the commission must receive a petition requesting creation of the district.

(b) The petition must be signed by the owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the proposed district that would be subject to assessment by the district, according to the most recent certified county property tax rolls.

(c) The petition must:

(1) describe the boundaries of the proposed district:

(A) by metes and bounds;

(B) by verifiable landmarks, including a road, creek, or railroad line; or

(C) if there is a recorded map or plat and survey of the area, by lot and block number;

(2) state the specific purposes for which the district will be created;

(3) state the general nature of the work, projects, or services proposed to be provided, the necessity for those services, and the costs as estimated by the persons filing the petition;

(4) include a name of the district, which must be generally descriptive of the location of the district, followed by "Management District" or "Improvement District";

(5) include a proposed list of initial directors that includes the directors' experience and initial term of service; and

(6) include a resolution of the governing body of the municipality in support of the creation of the district.

(d) The petition may request that a succeeding board of directors be elected under Section 375.0645 instead of being appointed under Section 375.064.

(e) On receipt by the commission of a petition that complies with this section, the commission shall issue a notice indicating that the petition is administratively complete and may conduct a hearing on the petition in the manner provided by Section 49.011, Water Code, if the commission determines that a hearing is necessary.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1201.358 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.358
§ 1201.358. FAILURE TO SHOW GOOD CAUSE; HEARING RESULTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Failure by the manufacturer, retailer, or installer to show good cause under Section 1201.357(a) is a sufficient basis for suspension or revocation of the manufacturer's, retailer's, or installer's license.

(b) If the director determines that an order was incorrect regarding a warranty obligation, the director shall issue a final order stating the correct warranty obligation and the right of the manufacturer, retailer, or installer to indemnification from one of the other parties.

(c) The director may issue an order:

(1) directing a manufacturer, retailer, or installer whose license is not revoked, suspended, or subject to an administrative sanction under Section 1201.357(b) and who is not out of business to perform the warranty obligation of a manufacturer, retailer, or installer whose license is revoked, suspended, or subject to an administrative sanction under Section 1201.357(b) or who is out of business; and

(2) giving the manufacturer, retailer, or installer performing the obligation the right of indemnification against another party.

(d) A manufacturer, retailer, or installer entitled to indemnification under this section is a consumer for purposes of Subchapter I and may recover actual damages from the manufactured homeowner consumer claims program.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7957.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7957 / Section 7957.101
§ 7957.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Property Code § 5.078 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 5 / Section 5.078
§ 5.078. DISPOSITION OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The named insured under an insurance policy, binder, or other coverage relating to property subject to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property shall inform the insurer, not later than the 10th day after the date the coverage is obtained or the contract executed, whichever is later, of:

(1) the executory contract for conveyance and the term of the contract; and

(2) the name and address of the other party to the contract.

(b) An insurer who disburses proceeds under an insurance policy, binder, or other coverage relating to property that has been damaged shall issue the proceeds jointly to the purchaser and the seller designated in the contract.

(c) If proceeds under an insurance policy, binder, or other coverage are disbursed, the purchaser and seller shall ensure that the proceeds are used to repair, remedy, or improve the condition on the property.

(d) The failure of a seller or purchaser to comply with Subsection (c) is a false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice within the meaning of Section 17.46, Business & Commerce Code, and is actionable in a public or private suit brought under Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code.

(e) Subsection (d) does not limit either party's remedy for other false, misleading, or deceptive acts or practices actionable in a suit brought under Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code.
Tex. Government Code § 301.027 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 301 / Section 301.027
§ 301.027. PROSECUTION FOR CONTEMPT OF LEGISLATURE.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person is summoned by either house or any legislative committee as prescribed by Section 301.024 and fails to appear, refuses to answer relevant questions, or fails to produce required books, papers, records, or documents while the legislature is in session, the fact of the failure may be reported to either house. If the legislature is not in session, a statement of facts concerning the failure may be reported to and filed with the president of the senate or speaker of the house.

(b) If the president of the senate or speaker receives a report or statement of facts as provided by Subsection (a), the president of the senate or speaker shall certify the statement of facts to the appropriate prosecuting attorney as provided under Section 411.0253(d) under the seal of the senate or house of representatives, as appropriate.

(c) The prosecuting attorney to whom a statement of facts is certified under Subsection (a) or the prosecutor selected under Section 411.0255, if applicable, shall bring the matter before the grand jury for action. If the grand jury returns an indictment, the prosecuting attorney shall prosecute the indictment.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9013.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9013 / Section 9013.101
§ 9013.101. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board consists of six elected directors.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7980A.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7980A / Section 7980A.0503
§ 7980A.0503. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 69.020 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 69 / Section 69.020
§ 69.020. RULE OR RATE CHANGE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall give at least 10 days' notice as provided by this section before the board adopts a rule or changes a pilotage rate.

(b) The board shall send the notice and a copy of the proposed rule or change by registered mail to the last known address of:

(1) all known pilots association offices;

(2) all pilots licensed or certified in the port;

(3) all steamship agencies and associations in the port; and

(4) all known users of pilot services for the previous 12 months.

(c) The board shall post a copy of the proposed rule or change at the county courthouse of Jefferson County and of Orange County, as well as the subcourthouse in Port Arthur, for public inspection.

(d) The board shall publish a copy of the proposed rule or change in a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson and Orange Counties.
Tex. Government Code § 619.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 619 / Section 619.003
§ 619.003. POLICY ON EXPRESSING BREAST MILK.
Status: in_force

(a) A public employer shall develop a written policy on the expression of breast milk by employees under this chapter.

(b) A policy developed under Subsection (a) must state that the public employer shall:

(1) support the practice of expressing breast milk; and

(2) make reasonable accommodations for the needs of employees who express breast milk.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1059.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1059 / Section 1059.111
§ 1059.111. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may enter into construction contracts for the district.

(b) The board may enter into a construction contract that involves the expenditure of more than the amount provided by Section 271.024, Local Government Code, only after competitive bidding as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.
Tex. Labor Code § 21.005 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 21 / Section 21.005
§ 21.005. CONSTRUCTION WITH OTHER LAWS.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not relieve a government agency or official of the responsibility to ensure nondiscrimination in employment as required under another provision of the state or federal constitutions or laws.

(b) This chapter does not affect the standards for determining eligibility for benefits under Title 5 or under a state or federal disability benefit program.

(c) Nothing in this chapter may be construed as the basis for a claim by an individual without a disability that the individual was subject to discrimination because of the individual's lack of a disability.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 437B.102 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 437B / Section 437B.102
§ 437B.102. FOOD VENDING VEHICLE DRIVER REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

A person who drives a motorized food vending vehicle must hold a current commercial driver's license if a commercial driver's license is required for the vehicle's class under Chapter 522, Transportation Code.
Tex. Government Code § 413.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 413 / Section 413.001
§ 413.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "policy council" means the Criminal Justice Policy Council.
Tex. Government Code § 490E.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 490E / Section 490E.003
§ 490E.003. CREATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The task force on economic growth and endangered species is created and is composed of:

(1) the comptroller;

(2) the commissioner of agriculture;

(3) the executive director of the Parks and Wildlife Department;

(4) the executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation; and

(5) the executive director of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.

(b) The comptroller is the presiding officer of the task force.

(c) The task force shall meet as often as necessary to fulfill its duties under this chapter.

(d) New members may be added to the task force by the unanimous consent of the existing members.

(e) A member of the task force may designate another person to act on the member's behalf.
Tex. Government Code § 155.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 155 / Section 155.001
§ 155.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Advisory board" means the Guardianship Certification Advisory Board.

(2) "Corporate fiduciary" has the meaning assigned by Section 1002.007, Estates Code.

(3) "Guardian" has the meaning assigned by Section 1002.012, Estates Code.

(4) "Guardianship program" means a local, county, or regional program that provides guardianship and related services to an incapacitated person or other person who needs assistance in making decisions concerning the person's own welfare or financial affairs.

(5) "Incapacitated person" has the meaning assigned by Section 1002.017, Estates Code.

(6) "Private professional guardian" means a person, other than an attorney or a corporate fiduciary, who is engaged in the business of providing guardianship services.

(6-a) Notwithstanding Section 151.001, "registration" means registration of a guardianship under this chapter.

(7) "Ward" has the meaning assigned by Section 22.033, Estates Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 153.057 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 153 / Section 153.057
§ 153.057. USE OF TECHNOLOGY.
Status: in_force

The board shall implement a policy requiring the board to use appropriate technological solutions to improve the board's ability to perform its functions. The policy must ensure that the public is able to interact with the board on the Internet.
Tex. Labor Code § 62.201 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 62 / Section 62.201
§ 62.201. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

An employer who violates Section 62.051, 62.052, 62.053, or 62.054 or Subchapter C is liable to an affected employee in the amount of the unpaid wages plus an additional equal amount as liquidated damages.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3845.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3845 / Section 3845.153
§ 3845.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may make payments under a contract from taxes other than operation and maintenance taxes after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1508.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1508 / Section 1508.051
§ 1508.051. EMPLOYER ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE.
Status: in_force

(a) A small employer may participate in the program if:

(1) during the 12-month period immediately preceding the date of application for a qualifying health benefit plan, the small employer does not offer employees group health benefits on an expense-reimbursed or prepaid basis; and

(2) at least 30 percent of the small employer's eligible employees receive annual wages from the employer in an amount that is equal to or less than 300 percent of the poverty guidelines for an individual, as defined and updated annually by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

(b) A small employer ceases to be eligible to participate in the program if any health benefit plan that provides employee benefits on an expense-reimbursed or prepaid basis, other than another qualifying health benefit plan, is purchased or otherwise takes effect after the purchase of a qualifying health benefit plan.