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Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.308 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1551 / Section 1551.308
§ 1551.308. NO CONTRIBUTION ON REFUSAL OF COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

The state and a state agency may not make any contribution to the cost of any coverages or benefits provided under this chapter for an individual who refuses the coverages or benefits in a form and manner satisfactory to the board of trustees.
Tex. Government Code § 411.076 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.076
§ 411.076. DISCLOSURE BY COURT.
Status: in_force

(a) A court may not disclose to the public any information contained in the court records that is the subject of an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information issued under this subchapter. The court may disclose information contained in the court records that is the subject of an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information only to:

(1) criminal justice agencies for criminal justice or regulatory licensing purposes;

(2) an agency or entity listed in Section 411.0765; or

(3) the person who is the subject of the order.

(b) The clerk of the court issuing an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information under this subchapter shall seal any court records containing information that is the subject of the order as soon as practicable after the date the clerk of the court sends all relevant criminal history record information contained in the order or a copy of the order to the department under Section 411.075(a).
Tex. Government Code § 2003.0221 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2003 / Section 2003.0221
§ 2003.0221. REMOVAL OF CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE.
Status: in_force

It is a ground for removal from the position of chief administrative law judge that an appointee:

(1) does not have at the time of taking office the qualifications required by Section 2003.022(b);

(2) does not maintain during service as chief administrative law judge a license to practice law in this state;

(3) is ineligible to hold the position under Section 2003.0225;

(4) cannot, because of illness or disability, discharge the appointee's duties for a substantial part of the appointee's term; or

(5) engages in the practice of law in violation of Section 2003.022(c).
Tex. Local Government Code § 395.044 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 395 / Section 395.044
§ 395.044. NOTICE OF HEARING ON LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the 30th day before the date of the hearing on the land use assumptions and capital improvements plan, the political subdivision shall send a notice of the hearing by certified mail to any person who has given written notice by certified or registered mail to the municipal secretary or other designated official of the political subdivision requesting notice of the hearing within two years preceding the date of adoption of the order, ordinance, or resolution setting the public hearing.

(b) The political subdivision shall publish notice of the hearing before the 30th day before the date set for the hearing, in one or more newspapers of general circulation in each county in which the political subdivision lies. However, a river authority that is authorized elsewhere by state law to charge fees that function as impact fees may publish the required newspaper notice only in each county in which the service area lies.

(c) The notice must contain:

(1) a headline to read as follows:

(2) the time, date, and location of the hearing;

(3) a statement that the purpose of the hearing is to consider the land use assumptions and capital improvements plan under which an impact fee may be imposed; and

(4) a statement that any member of the public has the right to appear at the hearing and present evidence for or against the land use assumptions and capital improvements plan.
Tex. Property Code § 81.101 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.101
§ 81.101. CREATION OF CONDOMINIUM.
Status: in_force

An owner or developer of an existing or a planned building establishes a condominium regime by recording a master deed, master lease, or declaration under Section 81.102.
Tex. Government Code § 466.3054 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 466 / Section 466.3054
§ 466.3054. GROUP PURCHASE ARRANGEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if, for financial gain, the person establishes or promotes a group purchase or pooling arrangement under which tickets are purchased on behalf of the group or pool and any prize is divided among the members of the group or pool, and the person intentionally or knowingly:

(1) uses any part of the funds solicited or accepted for a purpose other than purchasing tickets on behalf of the group or pool; or

(2) retains a share of any prize awarded as compensation for establishing or promoting the group purchase or pooling arrangement.

(b) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9061.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9061 / Section 9061.151
§ 9061.151. TAX METHOD.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.

(b) The board is not required to call or hold a hearing on the adoption of a plan of taxation.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 21.011 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 21 / Section 21.011
§ 21.011. SURVEYS OF PUBLIC LAND.
Status: in_force

Each survey of public land shall be made under authority of law and by a surveyor duly appointed, elected, or licensed and qualified.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3919.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3919 / Section 3919.102
§ 3919.102. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

The district may provide, or it may enter into contracts with a governmental or private entity to provide, the improvement projects described by Subchapter C-1 or activities in support of or incidental to those projects.
Tex. Local Government Code § 307.004 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 307 / Section 307.004
§ 307.004. RIGHTS UNAFFECTED.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not authorize the taking of any private property or interest without compensation as required by the Texas Constitution.

(b) The State of Texas retains all of the oil, gas, and other mineral rights in and under the park land owned by the state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1007.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1007 / Section 1007.203
§ 1007.203. BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue bonds under Section 1007.201 only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose. The total face value of the bonds may not exceed the amount specified in the election order.

(b) The board may order a bond election at any time.

(c) The order calling an election must include:

(1) the time of the election;

(2) the location of the polling places;

(3) the form of the ballots;

(4) the presiding judge for each polling place;

(5) the purpose of the bond issuance;

(6) the amount of the proposed bond issuance;

(7) the maximum interest rate of the bonds; and

(8) the maximum maturity of the bonds.

(d) A substantial copy of the election order shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks before the date of the election. The first notice must be published not later than the 14th day immediately preceding the day of the election.

(e) A copy of the election results must be filed with the county clerk and become a public record.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6610.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6610 / Section 6610.252
§ 6610.252. FORM OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

District bonds and any interest coupons appurtenant to the bonds must be signed and executed as provided by the board in the order authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.080 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.080
§ 361.080. HEARING CONCERNING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL SOLID WASTE FACILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A hearing on an application for a permit concerning a hazardous industrial solid waste facility must include one session held in the county in which the facility is located.

(b) Notice for a hearing session held under this section shall be provided in accordance with Section 361.0791.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1070.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1070 / Section 1070.109
§ 1070.109. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property located in district territory if the interest is necessary for the district to exercise a power, right, or privilege conferred by this chapter.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021, Property Code.

(c) In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:

(1) pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;

(2) provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or

(3) provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or writ of error.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1452.202 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1452 / Section 1452.202
§ 1452.202. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a therapeutic optometrist who joins an established professional practice that has a current contract in force with a managed care plan.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1030.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1030 / Section 1030.056
§ 1030.056. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Tex. Government Code § 552.232 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 552 / Section 552.232
§ 552.232. RESPONDING TO REPETITIOUS OR REDUNDANT REQUESTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A governmental body that determines that a requestor has made a request for information for which the governmental body has previously furnished copies to the requestor or made copies available to the requestor on payment of applicable charges under Subchapter F, shall respond to the request, in relation to the information for which copies have been already furnished or made available, in accordance with this section, except that:

(1) this section does not prohibit the governmental body from furnishing the information or making the information available to the requestor again in accordance with the request; and

(2) the governmental body is not required to comply with this section in relation to information that the governmental body simply furnishes or makes available to the requestor again in accordance with the request.

(b) The governmental body shall certify to the requestor that copies of all or part of the requested information, as applicable, were previously furnished to the requestor or made available to the requestor on payment of applicable charges under Subchapter F. The certification must include:

(1) a description of the information for which copies have been previously furnished or made available to the requestor;

(2) the date that the governmental body received the requestor's original request for that information;

(3) the date that the governmental body previously furnished copies of or made available copies of the information to the requestor;

(4) a certification that no subsequent additions, deletions, or corrections have been made to that information; and

(5) the name, title, and signature of the officer for public information or the officer's agent making the certification.

(c) A charge may not be imposed for making and furnishing a certification required under Subsection (b).

(d) This section does not apply to information for which the governmental body has not previously furnished copies to the requestor or made copies available to the requestor on payment of applicable charges under Subchapter F. A request by the requestor for information for which copies have not previously been furnished or made available to the requestor, including information for which copies were not furnished or made available because the information was redacted from other information that was furnished or made available or because the information did not yet exist at the time of an earlier request, shall be treated in the same manner as any other request for information under this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1958.105 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1958 / Section 1958.105
§ 1958.105. EXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

The department may require that an applicant for a license pass a competency examination to qualify for the license.
Tex. Government Code § 30.01591 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.01591
§ 30.01591. APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to the City of Farmers Branch.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1018.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1018 / Section 1018.253
§ 1018.253. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION BY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies unless the board elects to have taxes assessed and collected under Section 1018.254.

(b) The tax assessors-collectors of Dallam and Hartley Counties shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the district in their respective counties.
Tex. Government Code § 41.257 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 41 / Section 41.257
§ 41.257. ACCRUAL OF LIFETIME SERVICE CREDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) An assistant prosecutor accrues lifetime service credit for the period in which the assistant prosecutor serves as a full-time, part-time, or temporary assistant prosecutor.

(b) An assistant prosecutor who is on leave without pay for an entire calendar month does not accrue lifetime service credit for the month.

(c) An assistant prosecutor who simultaneously holds two or more positions that each accrue lifetime service credit accrues credit for only one of the positions.

(d) An assistant prosecutor who begins working on the first workday of a month in a position that accrues lifetime service credit is considered to have begun working on the first day of the month.
Tex. Insurance Code § 562.151 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 562 / Section 562.151
§ 562.151. EXAMINATION AND INVESTIGATION.
Status: in_force

The department may examine and investigate the affairs of a person engaged in the business of discount health care programs in this state to determine whether the person:

(1) has or is engaged in an unfair method of competition or unfair or deceptive act or practice prohibited by this chapter; or

(2) has violated Subchapter B or C.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 245.013 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 245 / Section 245.013
§ 245.013. INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may petition a district court for a temporary restraining order to restrain a continuing violation of the standards or licensing requirements provided under this chapter if the department finds that the violation creates an immediate threat to the health and safety of the patients of an abortion facility.

(b) A district court, on petition of the department and on a finding by the court that a person is violating the standards or licensing requirements provided under this chapter, may by injunction:

(1) prohibit a person from continuing a violation of the standards or licensing requirements provided under this chapter;

(2) restrain or prevent the establishment or operation of an abortion facility without a license issued under this chapter; or

(3) grant any other injunctive relief warranted by the facts.

(c) The attorney general may institute and conduct a suit authorized by this section at the request of the department.

(d) Venue for a suit brought under this section is in the county in which the abortion facility is located or in Travis County.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2153.303 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2153 / Section 2153.303
§ 2153.303. MANDATORY DENIAL OF LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

The comptroller may not issue or renew a license if the applicant fails to:

(1) designate and maintain an office located in the state as required by Section 2153.153; or

(2) allow the comptroller to inspect records that the applicant is required to maintain under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 81.024 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 81 / Section 81.024
§ 81.024. RULES.
Status: repealed

(a) The supreme court shall promulgate the rules governing the state bar.

(b) The supreme court may:

(1) as it considers necessary, pursuant to a resolution of the board of directors of the state bar, or pursuant to a petition signed by at least 10 percent of the registered members of the state bar, prepare, propose, and adopt rules or amendments to rules for the operation, maintenance, and administration of the state bar; and

(2) in accordance with Subchapter E-1, adopt rules, including the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, for the discipline of state bar members.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 302), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2017.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 302), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2017.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 302), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2017.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 302), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2017.

(g) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 302), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2017.
Tex. Transportation Code § 701.006 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 701 / Section 701.006
§ 701.006. DISMISSAL.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court on its own initiative, or on recommendation of the sheriff, may dismiss a county traffic officer if the officer is no longer needed or if the officer's service is unsatisfactory.
Tex. Insurance Code § 883.057 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 883 / Section 883.057
§ 883.057. MEMBERSHIP OF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ENTITIES IN COMPANY AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

(a) Any public or private corporation, board, association, or estate may make an application for, enter into an agreement for, or hold a policy in a mutual insurance company. An officer, shareholder, trustee, or legal representative may act on behalf of the entity for that participation.

(b) An officer, shareholder, trustee, or legal representative of a public or private entity described by Subsection (a) may not be held personally liable on a contract of insurance executed by the person in the person's capacity as a representative of the entity under Subsection (a).

(c) The right of a corporation organized under the laws of this state to participate as a member of a mutual insurance company is:

(1) incidental to the purpose for which the corporation was organized; and

(2) in addition to the corporate rights or powers expressly conferred in the corporation's articles of incorporation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2171.008 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2171 / Section 2171.008
§ 2171.008. APPLICABILITY TO SURPLUS LINES.
Status: in_force

(a) Eligible surplus lines insurers are subject to this chapter, other than Sections 2171.003, 2171.004, and 2171.005.

(b) A surplus lines agent is required to make a diligent effort, as described by Section 981.004(a)(1), only with respect to a group policy issued under Section 2171.002 and only on an annual basis, rather than individually for each group member added during the policy period.

(c) Notwithstanding Section 981.213, a surplus lines agent is required to report to and file with the Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas only the group policy issued under Section 2171.002, rather than each certificate or evidence of insurance issued to the group members.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1201.114 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.114
§ 1201.114. LICENSE EXPIRATION.
Status: in_force

Any license under this chapter is valid for two years. A license may be renewed as provided by the director. A person whose license has been suspended or revoked or whose license has expired may not engage in activities that require a license until the license has been reinstated or renewed.
Tex. Election Code § 146.082 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 146 / Section 146.082
§ 146.082. DECLARATION OF WRITE-IN CANDIDACY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

To be entitled to a place on the list of write-in candidates, a candidate must file a declaration of write-in candidacy with the secretary of state.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.202 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.202
§ 361.202. DEADLINE EXTENSIONS.
Status: in_force

The executive director or the commission may extend any period specified in this section if considered appropriate.
Tex. Education Code § 49.254 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 49 / Section 49.254
§ 49.254. APPROVAL.
Status: in_force

The proposition is approved only if the proposition receives a favorable vote of the majority of the votes cast within each participating school district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1575.208 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.208
§ 1575.208. CERTIFICATION OF AMOUNT NECESSARY TO PAY STATE CONTRIBUTIONS.
Status: in_force

Not later than October 31 preceding each regular session of the legislature, the trustee shall certify the amount necessary to pay the state contributions to the fund to:

(1) the Legislative Budget Board; and

(2) the budget division of the governor's office.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 826.023 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 826 / Section 826.023
§ 826.023. USE AND SALE OF RABIES VACCINE.
Status: in_force

(a) Rabies vaccine for animals may be administered only by or under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.

(b) A veterinarian may not administer or directly supervise the administration of rabies vaccine in this state unless the person is:

(1) licensed by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to practice veterinary medicine; or

(2) practicing veterinary medicine on an installation of the armed forces or National Guard.

(c) A person may not sell or distribute rabies vaccine for animals to any person except a licensed veterinarian or to a person working in a veterinary clinic who accepts the vaccine on behalf of the veterinarian.

(d) This section does not prohibit a pharmacy licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy from supplying rabies vaccine for animals to a licensed veterinarian.

(e) This section does not prohibit a veterinarian licensed by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners from selling or dispensing rabies vaccine to an individual with whom the veterinarian has a veterinarian-client-patient relationship as described by Chapter 801, Occupations Code, for the sole purpose of allowing that individual to administer the rabies vaccine to that individual's own livestock.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.011 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 502 / Section 502.011
§ 502.011. COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department or the department's representative shall investigate in a timely manner a complaint received in writing from an employee or an employee's designated representative relating to an alleged violation of this chapter by an employer.

(b) A complaint received from a person relating to an alleged violation shall be referred to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or to the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) if the complaint is related to an applicable OSHA or MSHA requirement and the applicable OSHA or MSHA standard is in effect. The department or the department's representative shall investigate the complaint if:

(1) the applicable OSHA or MSHA standard is not in effect; or

(2) the complaint is based on a requirement of this chapter.

(c) On presentation of appropriate credentials, a department representative may enter a workplace at reasonable times to inspect and investigate complaints.

(d) The department may find multiple violations by an employer based on distinct requirements of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1076.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1076 / Section 1076.104
§ 1076.104. RULES.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt rules for the operation of the district.