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Tex. Insurance Code § 1508.202 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1508 / Section 1508.202
§ 1508.202. PREMIUM RATE DEVELOPMENT AND CALCULATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Rating factors used to underwrite qualifying health benefit plans must produce premium rates for identical groups that:

(1) differ only by the amounts attributable to health benefit plan design; and

(2) do not reflect differences because of the nature of the groups assumed to select a particular health benefit plan.

(b) A health benefit plan issuer shall treat each qualifying health benefit plan that is issued or renewed in a calendar month as having the same rating period.

(c) A health benefit plan issuer may use only age and gender as case characteristics, as defined by Section 1501.201(2), in setting premium rates for a qualifying health benefit plan.

(d) The commissioner by rule may establish additional rating criteria and requirements for qualifying health benefit plans if the commissioner determines that the criteria and requirements are necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 164.016 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 164 / Section 164.016
§ 164.016. BONDS AS INVESTMENTS AND SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds are legal and authorized investments for banks, savings banks, trust companies, savings and loan companies, insurance companies, fiduciaries, trustees, guardians, the sinking funds of cities, towns, villages, counties, school districts, and other political subdivisions of the state, and other public funds of the state and its agencies.

(b) The bonds are eligible to secure deposits of public funds of the state and cities, counties, school districts, and other political subdivisions of the state. The bonds are lawful and sufficient security for deposits to the extent of their par value.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4008.0107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4008 / Section 4008.0107
§ 4008.0107. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6906.211 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6906 / Section 6906.211
§ 6906.211. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding district bonds and interest on those bonds.

(b) Refunding bonds may:

(1) be issued to refund bonds of more than one series;

(2) combine the pledges for the outstanding bonds for the security of the refunding bonds; or

(3) be secured by a pledge of other or additional revenue or mortgage liens.

(c) The provisions of this subchapter regarding the issuance of other bonds, their security, and the remedies of the holders apply to refunding bonds.

(d) The comptroller shall register the refunding bonds on the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.

(e) Instead of issuing bonds to be registered on the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded, the district, in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the refunding bonds, may provide for the sale of the refunding bonds and the deposit of the proceeds in a bank at which the bonds to be refunded are payable. In that case, the refunding bonds may be issued in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest and any required redemption premium on the bonds to be refunded to any redemption date or to their maturity date, and the comptroller shall register the refunding bonds without the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.

(f) The district may also issue refunding bonds under any other applicable law.
Tex. Transportation Code § 342.103 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 342 / Section 342.103
§ 342.103. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court shall approve an application for a license to operate a ferry for hire if the applicant:

(1) shows that the applicant owns the land on which the ferry is to be established; and

(2) satisfies the court that the public convenience will be promoted by operation of the ferry.

(b) The commissioners court shall issue the license when the applicant:

(1) executes a bond in accordance with Section 342.104; and

(2) presents a receipt from the county treasurer for payment of the license fee imposed under Section 342.104.

(c) A license issued under this section expires on the first anniversary of the date it is issued and may be renewed annually.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1051.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1051 / Section 1051.203
§ 1051.203. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters.

(b) The order calling the election shall provide for clerks as in county elections and must specify:

(1) the date of the election;

(2) the location of the polling places;

(3) the presiding and alternate election judges for each polling place;

(4) the amount of the bonds to be authorized; and

(5) the maximum maturity of the bonds.

(c) Notice of a bond election shall be given as provided by Section 1251.003, Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 603.007 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 603 / Section 603.007
§ 603.007. BILL FOR FEES.
Status: in_force

A fee under this chapter is not payable to a person until a clerk or officer produces, or is ready to produce, a bill in writing containing the details of the fee to the person who owes the fee. The bill must be signed by the clerk or officer to whom the fee is due or who charges the fee or by the successor in office or legal representative of the clerk or officer.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 144.009 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 144 / Section 144.009
§ 144.009. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

This chapter supersedes other state law regarding the retention or destruction of patient records.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2302.151 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2302 / Section 2302.151
§ 2302.151. LICENSE EXPIRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A license issued under this chapter is valid for the period prescribed by the board.

(b) A person whose license has expired may not engage in the activities that require a license until the license has been renewed under this subchapter.

(c) If the board prescribes the term of a license under this chapter for a period other than one year, the board shall prorate the applicable fee required under this chapter as necessary to reflect the term of the license.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1367.207 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1367 / Section 1367.207
§ 1367.207. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt rules necessary to implement this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1001.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.111
§ 1001.111. CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES TO CERTAIN PERSONS.
Status: in_force

Subject to the approval of the governing body, the board may contract with:

(1) a county or municipality for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality; and

(2) this state or a federal agency for the care and treatment of a person for whom the state or agency is responsible.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2001.310 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.310
§ 2001.310. DISPLAY OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensed authorized organization or licensed commercial lessor shall conspicuously display a license issued under this chapter and a license to lease premises for conducting bingo at the premises at which bingo is conducted at all times during the conduct of bingo.

(b) Each commercial lessor license shall contain a statement of the name and address of the license holder and the address of the premises.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7996A.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7996A / Section 7996A.0302
§ 7996A.0302. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 251.255 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 251 / Section 251.255
§ 251.255. NO PROXY.
Status: in_force

A member is not entitled to vote by proxy.
Tex. Government Code § 4006.057 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4006 / Section 4006.057
§ 4006.057. REQUEST TO TAKE EXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

The commissioner or board shall charge and collect a fee of $35 for filing a request to take the Texas Securities Law Examination.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3883.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3883 / Section 3883.001
§ 3883.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a board member.

(3) "District" means the Harris County Improvement District No. 15.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1301.360 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.360
§ 1301.360. TEMPORARY LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by rule may provide for the issuance of a temporary license to an applicant who:

(1) submits to the board an application on a form prescribed by the board;

(2) meets preliminary qualifications established by board rule; and

(3) pays a fee set by the board.

(b) A temporary license issued under this section expires on the 30th day after the date of issuance and may not be renewed.

(c) A temporary license holder is subject to:

(1) this chapter;

(2) any law applicable to the activity for which the license is required, including municipal rules, orders, or ordinances; and

(3) any rule of the board applicable to the license.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8488.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8488 / Section 8488.001
§ 8488.001. 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 Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 537.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8052.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8052 / Section 8052.0301
§ 8052.0301. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 3793.0405 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3793 / Section 3793.0405
§ 3793.0405. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

Annually, the board shall file with the secretary of the city written notice that specifies the assessments the district will impose in the district's next fiscal year in sufficient clarity to describe the assessments for the operation and maintenance of the district and the assessments for the payment of debt service of obligations issued or incurred by the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9601.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9601 / Section 9601.058
§ 9601.058. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT.
Status: in_force

A director is not entitled to compensation for service on the board but is entitled to be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8323.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8323 / Section 8323.052
§ 8323.052. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 245.052 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 245 / Section 245.052
§ 245.052. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT.
Status: in_force

Subject to an express appropriation to fund the treatment programs required by this section, the department may not release a child under supervision or parole a child if:

(1) the child has a substance abuse problem, including the use of a controlled substance, hazardous inhalable substances, or alcohol habitually; and

(2) the child has not completed a treatment program for the problem.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 52B.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 52B / Section 52B.005
§ 52B.005. CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Reports, records, and information obtained under this chapter:

(1) are not public information;

(2) are not subject to the requirements of Chapter 552, Government Code;

(3) are not subject to subpoena; and

(4) may not otherwise be released or made public except as provided by this section or Section 52B.004.

(b) The reports, records, and information obtained under this chapter are for the confidential use of the department and the persons or public or private entities the department determines are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(c) Medical or epidemiological information may be released:

(1) for statistical purposes in a manner that prevents identification of individuals, health care facilities, clinical laboratories, or health care practitioners; or

(2) with the consent of each person identified in the information.

(d) A state employee may not testify in a civil, criminal, special, or other proceeding as to the existence or contents of records, reports, or information concerning an individual's medical records used in submitting information required under this chapter unless the individual consents in advance.

(e) Information furnished to a sickle cell disease registry or a sickle cell researcher under Subsection (c) is for the confidential use of the sickle cell disease registry or the sickle cell researcher, as applicable, and is subject to Subsection (a).

(f) The department's institutional review board established under Chapter 108 shall review and approve requests for access to information that identifies individuals in the sickle cell disease registry.
Tex. Labor Code § 215.023 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 215 / Section 215.023
§ 215.023. APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF SHARED WORK PLAN; NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall approve or deny a shared work plan in writing not later than the 30th day after the date the commission receives the plan.

(b) If the commission denies the plan, the commission shall give the employer the reasons for denial.
Tex. Utilities Code § 162.051 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 162 / Section 162.051
§ 162.051. INCORPORATORS.
Status: in_force

(a) Three or more individuals may act as incorporators of a telephone cooperative by executing articles of incorporation as provided by this chapter.

(b) An incorporator must:

(1) be at least 21 years of age; and

(2) reside in this state.
Tex. Water Code § 30.021 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 30 / Section 30.021
§ 30.021. DISPOSAL SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

A district may acquire, construct, improve, enlarge, extend, repair, operate, and maintain one or more disposal systems.
Tex. Local Government Code § 325.039 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 325 / Section 325.039
§ 325.039. BIDS ON CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

Construction contracts requiring an expenditure of more than $15,000 may be made only after competitive bidding as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7893.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7893 / Section 7893.0503
§ 7893.0503. 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. Family Code § 88.004 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 88 / Section 88.004
§ 88.004. NONJUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) A law enforcement officer of this state, on determining that there is probable cause to believe that a valid foreign protective order exists and that the order has been violated, shall enforce the foreign protective order as if it were an order of a tribunal of this state. A law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that a foreign protective order exists if the protected individual presents a foreign protective order that identifies both the protected individual and the respondent and on its face, is currently in effect.

(b) For the purposes of this section, a foreign protective order may be inscribed on a tangible medium or may be stored in an electronic or other medium if it is retrievable in a perceivable form. Presentation of a certified copy of a protective order is not required for enforcement.

(c) If a protected individual does not present a foreign protective order, a law enforcement officer may determine that there is probable cause to believe that a valid foreign protective order exists by relying on any relevant information.

(d) A law enforcement officer of this state who determines that an otherwise valid foreign protective order cannot be enforced because the respondent has not been notified or served with the order shall inform the respondent of the order and make a reasonable effort to serve the order on the respondent. After informing the respondent and attempting to serve the order, the officer shall allow the respondent a reasonable opportunity to comply with the order before enforcing the order.

(e) The registration or filing of an order in this state is not required for the enforcement of a valid foreign protective order under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 24.451 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.451
§ 24.451.
Status: repealed

Sec. 24.451. 274TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (COMAL AND HAYS COUNTIES). (a) The 274th Judicial District is composed of Comal and Hays counties.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 7 (H.B. 16), Sec. 1.27(b)(3), eff. January 1, 2026.

(c) The 274th District Court has the same jurisdiction as the 22nd and the 207th district courts in Comal and Hays counties.

(d) Section 24.123, relating to the 22nd District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 274th District Court.
Tex. Government Code § 171.0153 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 171 / Section 171.0153
§ 171.0153. INSTRUCTOR LICENSE ENDORSEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) An instructor license must be endorsed with one or more of the following classifications:

(1) the alcohol educational program for minors;

(2) the drug offense educational program;

(3) the educational program for intoxication offenses; or

(4) the intervention program for intoxication offenses.

(b) A license holder may not instruct a court-ordered program for which the person's license is not endorsed.
Tex. Insurance Code § 253.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 253 / Section 253.002
§ 253.002. MAXIMUM RATE; ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The rate of assessment set by the commissioner may not exceed 0.4 percent of the gross premiums subject to taxation under Section 253.003.

(b) The commissioner shall annually adjust the rate of assessment of the maintenance tax so that the tax imposed that year, together with any unexpended funds produced by the tax, produces the amount the commissioner determines is necessary to pay the expenses during the succeeding year of regulating all classes of insurance specified under Section 253.003.
Tex. Government Code § 825.505 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 825 / Section 825.505
§ 825.505. AUDITS.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of determining the propriety of contributions or credits, the records of an employer concerning the employment and compensation of its personnel are subject to examination, in the offices of the employer during regular working hours, by representatives of the retirement system designated to conduct the examination.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.1641 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.1641
§ 152.1641. MARION COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Marion County is included in the Camp, Marion, Morris, and Titus Counties Juvenile Board.

(b) Section 152.0381 applies to the Camp, Marion, Morris, and Titus Counties Juvenile Board.

(c) Section 152.1612 is suspended while Marion County is a member of the Camp, Marion, Morris, and Titus Counties Juvenile Board.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.359 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.359
§ 2301.359. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP BY DEALER.
Status: in_force

(a) A dealer must notify the manufacturer or distributor of a vehicle the dealer is franchised to sell of the dealer's decision to assign, sell, or otherwise transfer a franchise or a controlling interest in the dealership to another person. The notice is the application by the dealer for approval by the manufacturer or distributor of the transfer.

(b) Notice under Subsection (a) must:

(1) be in writing and include the prospective transferee's name, address, financial qualifications, and business experience; and

(2) be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested.

(c) The notice must be accompanied by:

(1) a copy of pertinent agreements regarding the proposed assignment, sale, or transfer;

(2) completed application forms and related information generally used by the manufacturer or distributor in reviewing prospective dealers, if the forms are on file with the board; and

(3) the prospective transferee's written agreement to comply with the franchise to the extent that the franchise is not in conflict with this chapter.

(d) Not later than the 60th day after the date of receipt of a notice and application under this section, a manufacturer or distributor shall determine whether a dealer's prospective transferee is qualified and shall send a letter by certified mail, return receipt requested, informing the dealer of the approval or the unacceptability of the prospective transferee. If the prospective transferee is not acceptable, the manufacturer or distributor shall include a statement setting forth the material reasons for the rejection.

(e) A manufacturer or distributor may not unreasonably withhold approval of an application filed under Subsection (a).

(f) An application filed under this section is approved unless rejected by the manufacturer or distributor in the manner provided by this section.

(g) In determining whether to approve an application filed under Subsection (a), a manufacturer or distributor may consider:

(1) the prospective transferee's financial and operational performance as a franchised dealer, if the prospective transferee is or has been a franchised dealer;

(2) the prospective transferee's moral character; or

(3) the extent to which a prospective transferee satisfies any criteria developed by the manufacturer or distributor and made available to the prospective transferee, specifically to determine the business experience and financial qualifications of a prospective transferee.

(h) A manufacturer or distributor may consider the criteria developed under Subsection (g)(3) only if the criteria are in writing, are reasonable, and are uniformly applied in similar situations.

(i) It is unreasonable for a manufacturer or distributor to reject a prospective transferee who is of good moral character and who satisfies the criteria developed under Subsection (g)(3).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8401.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8401 / Section 8401.002
§ 8401.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Travis County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1048.210 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1048 / Section 1048.210
§ 1048.210. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state:

(1) bonds issued by the district;

(2) the transfer and issuance of the bonds; and

(3) profits made in the sale of the bonds.