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Tex. Occupations Code § 507.055 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 507 / Section 507.055
§ 507.055. PRESIDING OFFICER.
Status: in_force

The member appointed by the governor is the presiding officer of the executive council.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8434.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8434 / Section 8434.156
§ 8434.156. TAX OR BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

Before a new district created by the division of the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the new district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8222.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8222 / Section 8222.051
§ 8222.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Transportation Code § 524.036 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 524 / Section 524.036
§ 524.036. FAILURE TO APPEAR.
Status: in_force

A person who requests a hearing and fails to appear without just cause waives the right to a hearing and the department's determination is final.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1116.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1116 / Section 1116.003
§ 1116.003. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

Unless the district's boundaries are expanded under Subchapter G or H or other law, the district is composed of the territory in the boundaries of the Quitman Independent School District located in Wood County as those boundaries existed on May 25, 1967.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 49.001 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 49 / Section 49.001
§ 49.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Resident" means an individual who has resided continuously in this state for more than six months immediately before applying for a falconry permit.

(2) "Nonresident" means an individual who is not a resident.

(3) "Falconry" means the practice of trapping, possessing, training, or flying a raptor for hunting purposes and includes the act of hunting by the use of a trained raptor.
Tex. Estates Code § 252.2015 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 252 / Section 252.2015
§ 252.2015. NOTICE AND DELIVERY OF WILL TO EXECUTOR OR DEVISEES.
Status: in_force

(a) On the deposit of a will under Section 252.201 that names an executor, the clerk of the court shall:

(1) notify the person named as executor in the manner prescribed by Section 252.104; and

(2) deliver, on request, the will to the person named as executor.

(b) On the deposit of a will under Section 252.201, the clerk of the court shall notify the devisees named in the will in the manner prescribed by Section 252.105(a) if:

(1) the will does not name an executor;

(2) the person named as executor in the will:

(A) has died; or

(B) fails to take the will before the 31st day after the date the notice required by Subsection (a) is mailed to the person; or

(3) the notice mailed to the person named as executor is returned as undelivered.

(c) On request, the clerk of the court shall deliver the will to any or all of the devisees notified under Subsection (b).
Tex. Water Code § 68.251 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 68 / Section 68.251
§ 68.251. GRANTS; LOANS.
Status: in_force

A district may apply for and accept a grant or loan from any person, including:

(1) the United States;

(2) this state; and

(3) a political subdivision of this state.
Tex. Local Government Code § 142.156 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 142 / Section 142.156
§ 142.156. ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Whether an association represents a majority of the covered emergency medical services personnel shall be resolved by a fair election, conducted according to procedures agreed on by the parties, at which only a person eligible to sign a petition under Section 142.155 may vote.

(b) If the parties are unable to agree on election procedures under Subsection (a), a party may request the American Arbitration Association to conduct the election and to certify the results. Certification of the results of an election under this subsection resolves the question concerning representation.

(c) The association shall pay the costs of an election under this section, except that if two or more associations seeking recognition as the bargaining agent submit petitions signed by a majority of the covered emergency medical services personnel, the associations shall share equally the costs of the election.
Tex. Insurance Code § 541.260 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 541 / Section 541.260
§ 541.260. EFFECT OF DENIAL OF CLASS ACTION.
Status: in_force

A court order denying that an action under this subchapter may be brought as a class action does not affect whether an individual may bring the same or a similar action under Subchapter D.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3833.401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3833 / Section 3833.401
§ 3833.401. TIME OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

An election held under this chapter may be held at the same time and in conjunction with any other election.
Tex. Government Code § 30.01595 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.01595
§ 30.01595. APPEAL.
Status: in_force

The county criminal courts of appeal of Dallas County have jurisdiction of appeals from the municipal courts of record.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3900.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3900 / Section 3900.111
§ 3900.111. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including the county or the city, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8002.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8002 / Section 8002.057
§ 8002.057. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided by this section only if the district submits a letter to the comptroller not later than December 31, 2015, in accordance with the requirements of Section 2206.101(b), Government Code, other than the requirement that the letter be submitted by the date specified by that section.

(b) Notwithstanding the expiration of the district's authority to exercise the power of eminent domain under Section 2206.101(c), Government Code, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided by law applicable to the district on or after the 90th day after the date the district submits a letter in accordance with Subsection (a).
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 81.092 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.092
§ 81.092. FEE FOR EXECUTING PROCESS.
Status: in_force

The sheriff or constable executing process shall receive the compensation authorized by the commission.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1451.253 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1451 / Section 1451.253
§ 1451.253. EXCEPTION.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to:

(1) a plan that provides coverage:

(A) only for a specified disease;

(B) only for accidental death or dismemberment;

(C) for wages or payments instead of wages for a period during which an employee is absent from work because of sickness or injury; or

(D) as a supplement to a liability insurance policy;

(2) a small employer health benefit plan written under Chapter 1501;

(3) a Medicare supplemental policy as defined by Section 1882(g)(1), Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1395ss);

(4) a workers' compensation insurance policy;

(5) medical payment insurance coverage provided under a motor vehicle insurance policy;

(6) a long-term care insurance policy, including a nursing home fixed indemnity policy, unless the commissioner determines that the policy provides benefit coverage so comprehensive that the policy is a health benefit plan as described by Section 1451.252; or

(7) any health benefit plan that does not provide:

(A) benefits related to pregnancy; or

(B) well-woman care benefits.
Tex. Education Code § 21.0411 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.0411
§ 21.0411. WAIVER OR PAYMENT OF CERTAIN EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATION FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding a rule adopted under Section 21.041(c), the board shall, for a person applying for a certification in special education, bilingual education, or another area specified by the General Appropriations Act, waive:

(1) a certification examination fee imposed by the board for the first administration of the examination to the person; and

(2) a fee associated with the application for certification by the person.

(b) The board shall pay to a vendor that administers a certification examination described by Subsection (a) a fee assessed by that vendor for the examination of a person applying for a certification described by Subsection (a) for the first administration of the examination to the person.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1082.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1082 / Section 1082.004
§ 1082.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Nolan County, Texas.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8347.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8347 / Section 8347.0101
§ 8347.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 240.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8040.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8040 / Section 8040.0202
§ 8040.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Ali McDonald;

(2) Tyler Werlein;

(3) Rachel Maybray;

(4) Steven Hallmark; and

(5) Timothy Hart.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8040.0103; or

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

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8040.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8040.0103; or

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

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission 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. Health and Safety Code § 171.206 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 171 / Section 171.206
§ 171.206. CONSTRUCTION OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter does not create or recognize a right to abortion before a fetal heartbeat is detected.

(b) This subchapter may not be construed to:

(1) authorize the initiation of a cause of action against or the prosecution of a woman on whom an abortion is performed or induced or attempted to be performed or induced in violation of this subchapter;

(2) wholly or partly repeal, either expressly or by implication, any other statute that regulates or prohibits abortion, including Chapter 6-1/2, Title 71, Revised Statutes; or

(3) restrict a political subdivision from regulating or prohibiting abortion in a manner that is at least as stringent as the laws of this state.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 574.0415 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 574 / Section 574.0415
§ 574.0415. INFORMATION ON MEDICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A mental health facility shall provide to a patient in the patient's primary language, if possible, and in accordance with department rules information relating to prescription medication ordered by the patient's treating physician.

(b) The facility shall also provide the information to the patient's family on request, but only to the extent not otherwise prohibited by state or federal confidentiality laws.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1903.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1903 / Section 1903.101
§ 1903.101. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurer or an agent or employee of the insurer is not liable, and a cause of action does not arise against the insurer, agent, or employee, for an accident based on an allegation that the accident was caused or could have been prevented by a program, information, inspection, or other activity or service undertaken by the insurer to prevent accidents or to control losses, as applicable, in connection with the operations of the insured.

(b) The immunity from liability provided by this section does not affect the liability of an insurer as otherwise provided in an insurance policy.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 50A.008 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 50A / Section 50A.008
§ 50A.008. STAFF; ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The council is administratively attached to the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

(b) The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station shall provide support staff to serve the council.

(c) The council may retain general counsel to assist in the organization of the council and the adoption of procedures for awarding contracts.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 23.016 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 23 / Section 23.016
§ 23.016. ROADS.
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Interior is requested to provide roads from the north boundary of Padre Island National Seashore and from the Port Mansfield cut to the access highways from the mainland.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1203.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1203 / Section 1203.003
§ 1203.003. CERTAIN COORDINATION OF BENEFITS PROVISIONS VOID.
Status: in_force

A provision of an accident and health insurance policy or evidence of coverage that violates Section 1203.002 is void.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 101.604 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 101 / Section 101.604
§ 101.604. NOTICE OF LIMITATION ON LIABILITIES OF PROTECTED SERIES OR REGISTERED SERIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Notice of the limitation on liabilities of a protected series or registered series required by Section 101.602 that is contained in a certificate of formation filed with the secretary of state satisfies the requirements of Section 101.602(b)(3), regardless of whether:

(1) the limited liability company has established any protected series or registered series under this subchapter when the notice is contained in the certificate of formation;

(2) the notice makes a reference to a specific protected series or registered series of the limited liability company; and

(3) the notice:

(A) uses the term "protected" or "registered" when referencing the series; or

(B) includes a reference to Section 101.602.

(b) The fact that the certificate of formation filed with the secretary of state contains the notice of the limitation on liabilities of a protected series or registered series required by Section 101.602 is notice of that limitation on liabilities of a protected series or registered series.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9050.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9050 / Section 9050.055
§ 9050.055. ABSENCE OR INACTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT.
Status: in_force

When the board president is absent or fails or declines to act, the board vice president shall perform all duties and exercise all power this chapter or general law gives the president.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 74.204 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 74 / Section 74.204
§ 74.204. RULES.
Status: in_force

The department may adopt rules necessary for the implementation and operation of a maintenance program under this subchapter, including rules limiting the balance of maintenance fees that the foundation may carry over from year to year in the foundation budget.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1098.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1098 / Section 1098.056
§ 1098.056. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A director serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of the director's official duties. The expenses must be:

(1) reported in the district's minutes; and

(2) approved by the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9032.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9032 / Section 9032.252
§ 9032.252. PLEDGE OF REVENUE TO PAY BONDS.
Status: in_force

When the board selects a plan of taxation, the board may pledge district revenue to pay bonds authorized by voters.
Tex. Local Government Code § 571.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 571 / Section 571.005
§ 571.005. CESSION OF USE AND CONTROL OF STATE LAND.
Status: in_force

The state cedes to a county or municipality that uses this subchapter the right to the use and control of as much of the land and sea bottom below high tide that the commissioners court or municipal authority considers necessary for the purposes prescribed by this subchapter.
Tex. Family Code § 6.407 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 6 / Section 6.407
§ 6.407. TRANSFER OF SUIT AFFECTING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP TO DIVORCE COURT.
Status: in_force

(a) If a suit affecting the parent-child relationship is pending at the time the suit for dissolution of a marriage is filed, the suit affecting the parent-child relationship shall be transferred as provided by Section 103.002 to the court in which the suit for dissolution is filed.

(b) If the parties are parents of a child, as defined by Section 101.003, and the child is under the continuing jurisdiction of another court under Chapter 155, either party to the suit for dissolution of a marriage may move that court for transfer of the suit affecting the parent-child relationship to the court having jurisdiction of the suit for dissolution. The court with continuing jurisdiction shall transfer the proceeding as provided by Chapter 155. On the transfer of the proceedings, the court with jurisdiction of the suit for dissolution of a marriage shall consolidate the two causes of action.

(c) After transfer of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship as provided in Chapter 155, the court with jurisdiction of the suit for dissolution of a marriage has jurisdiction to render an order in the suit affecting the parent-child relationship as provided by Title 5.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8441.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8441 / Section 8441.005
§ 8441.005. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Local Government Code § 334.023 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 334 / Section 334.023
§ 334.023. APPEAL OF COMPTROLLER DETERMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If the comptroller determines under Section 334.022 that implementation of the resolution will have a significant negative fiscal impact on state revenue, the municipality or county may contest the finding by filing an appeal with the comptroller not later than the 10th day after the date the municipality or county receives the written notice under Section 334.022.

(b) Before the 11th day after the date the comptroller receives the appeal under Subsection (a), the comptroller shall perform a new analysis to determine if implementation of the resolution will have a significant negative fiscal impact on state revenue and provide to the municipality or county written notice of the results of the analysis.

(c) If the comptroller again determines that implementation will have a significant negative fiscal impact on state revenue, the written analysis required under Subsection (b) must include additional information on how to change the resolution so that implementation will not have a significant negative fiscal impact on state revenue.

(d) If the comptroller does not comply with Subsection (b) before the 30th day after the date the comptroller receives the appeal or request for information, the comptroller is considered to have determined that approval and implementation of the resolution will not have a significant negative fiscal impact on state revenue.
Tex. Government Code § 852.105 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 852 / Section 852.105
§ 852.105. OPTIONAL PRIOR SERVICE CREDITS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a municipality that has an effective date of participation in the retirement system before September 1, 1987, and that allows service retirement of a member at age 60 or older with at least 10 years of credited service may by ordinance allow prior service credit for service performed for the municipality before September 1, 1987, by any person who at the time of performing the service was not a member because at the time of employment the person's age exceeded the maximum age for becoming a member.

(b) A governing body may not adopt an ordinance under this section unless the actuary first determines, on the basis of mortality and other tables adopted by the board of trustees, that all obligations of the municipality to the benefit accumulation fund, including obligations proposed under the ordinance, can be funded by the municipality within its maximum contribution rate and within its amortization period.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9038.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9038 / Section 9038.052
§ 9038.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Donnie Shaw;

(2) Bob Shemwell;

(3) Joe Dawson;

(4) Dick Nevitt; and

(5) Robert Whitley.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9038.003; or

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

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 9038.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9038.003; or

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

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district 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. Local Government Code § 7.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 7 / Section 7.002
§ 7.002. APPLICATION TO INCORPORATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The residents of a community may initiate an attempt to incorporate the community under this chapter by filing with the county judge of the county in which the community is located an application to incorporate signed by at least 50 qualified voters who are residents of the community.

(b) The application must state the proposed boundaries and name of the municipality, and it must be accompanied by a plat of the proposed municipality that contains only the territory to be used strictly for municipal purposes.

(c) If a community is located in two counties, the application to incorporate may be filed with the county judge of either county.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 22.202 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 22 / Section 22.202
§ 22.202. DEDICATED LAND.
Status: in_force

All land within the Matagorda Island State Park and Wildlife Management Area on June 1, 1979, and all land included within the park and management area after that date are dedicated for park and wildlife management area purposes.