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Tex. Education Code § 37.157 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 37 / Section 37.157
§ 37.157. REPORTING BY MEDICAL AUTHORITIES.
Status: in_force

A doctor or other medical practitioner who treats a student who may have been subjected to hazing activities:

(1) may report the suspected hazing activities to police or other law enforcement officials; and

(2) is immune from civil or other liability that might otherwise be imposed or incurred as a result of the report, unless the report is made in bad faith or with malice.
Tex. Occupations Code § 171.024 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 171 / Section 171.024
§ 171.024. BINDING EFFECT OF COMPACT AND OTHER LAWS.
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the compact.

(b) All laws in a member state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict.

(c) All lawful actions of the interstate commission, including all rules and bylaws promulgated by the commission, are binding upon the member states.

(d) All agreements between the interstate commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms.

(e) In the event any provision of the compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any member state, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of the conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that member state.
Tex. Transportation Code § 545.254 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 545 / Section 545.254
§ 545.254. VEHICLES CARRYING EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Before crossing a railroad grade crossing, an operator of a vehicle that has an explosive substance or flammable liquid as the vehicle's principal cargo and that is moving at a speed of more than 20 miles per hour:

(1) shall reduce the speed of the vehicle to 20 miles per hour or less before coming within 200 feet of the nearest rail of the railroad;

(2) shall listen and look in both directions along the track for an approaching train or other on-track equipment and for signals indicating the approach of a train or other on-track equipment; and

(3) may not proceed until the operator determines that the course is clear.

(b) The operator of a vehicle that has an explosive substance or flammable liquid as the vehicle's principal cargo, before crossing a railroad grade crossing on a highway in a municipality:

(1) shall stop the vehicle not closer than 15 feet or farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail of the railroad;

(2) while stopped, shall listen and look in both directions along the track for an approaching train or other on-track equipment and for signals indicating the approach of a train or other on-track equipment; and

(3) may not proceed until the operator determines that the course is clear.

(c) Subsections (a) and (b) do not apply:

(1) if a police officer, crossing flagger, or traffic-control signal directs traffic to proceed;

(2) where a railroad flashing signal is installed and does not indicate an approaching train or other on-track equipment;

(3) to an abandoned or exempted grade crossing that is clearly marked by or with the consent of the state, if the markings can be read from the operator's location;

(4) at a streetcar crossing in a business or residential district of a municipality; or

(5) to a railroad track used exclusively for industrial switching purposes in a business district.

(d) This section does not exempt the operator from compliance with Section 545.251 or 545.252.

(e) An offense under this section is punishable by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $200.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.642 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.642
§ 2210.642. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 2210.006, this subchapter applies to an insurer that is:

(1) an insurer authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state that is required to be a member of the association, including a farm mutual insurance company that is a fronting insurer as defined by Section 221.001(c);

(2) a farm mutual insurance company that is not a fronting insurer as defined by Section 221.001(c) only for purposes of the collection of surcharges authorized by this subchapter;

(3) an unaffiliated eligible surplus lines insurer writing the lines of business subject to a premium surcharge under this subchapter;

(4) the association; and

(5) the FAIR Plan Association.

(b) A premium surcharge under this subchapter applies to:

(1) a policy written under the following lines of insurance:

(A) fire and allied lines;

(B) farm and ranch owners; and

(C) residential property insurance; and

(2) the property insurance portion of a commercial multiple peril insurance policy.
Tex. Water Code § 51.853 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.853
§ 51.853. COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITY AND OWNERS.
Status: in_force

The commission, in conjunction with the authority and all reservoir owners in the Trinity River basin, may review, at least every 10 years, all water rights permits affecting the basin.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 10.152 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 10 / Section 10.152
§ 10.152.
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.152. CERTIFICATE OF MERGER: SHORT FORM MERGER. (a) The certificate of merger for a merger under Section 10.006 is required to be signed only by an officer or other authorized representative of the parent organization described by that section.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the certificate of merger must include:

(1) the name of the parent organization, the name of each subsidiary organization that is a party to the merger, and the jurisdiction of formation of each named organization;

(2) the number of outstanding ownership interests of each class or series of each subsidiary organization and the number and percentage of ownership interests of each class or series owned by the parent organization;

(3) a copy of the resolution of merger adopted by the governing authority of the parent organization authorizing the merger and the date of the adoption of the resolution;

(4) a statement that the resolution has been approved as required by the laws of the jurisdiction of formation of the parent organization and by its governing documents; and

(5) if any surviving organization is not a domestic entity, the address, including street number, if any, of its registered or principal office in the organization's jurisdiction of formation.

(c) If a plan of merger is required to be adopted by action of the parent organization under Section 10.006(c), the certificate of merger must include the information required by Section 10.151(b).
Tex. Utilities Code § 36.109 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 36 / Section 36.109
§ 36.109. TEMPORARY RATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The regulatory authority may establish temporary rates to be in effect during the applicable suspension period under Section 36.108.

(b) If the regulatory authority does not establish temporary rates, the rates in effect when the suspended tariff was filed continue in effect during the suspension period.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1104.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.006
§ 1104.006. RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.
Tex. Government Code § 4006.055 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4006 / Section 4006.055
§ 4006.055. EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN APPLICATIONS OR REGISTRATION STATEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) For the examination of an original or amended application or registration statement filed under Subchapter A, B, or C, Chapter 4003, the commissioner or board shall charge and collect a fee of one-tenth of one percent of the aggregate amount of securities described and proposed to be sold to persons located in this state based on the price at which the securities will be offered to the public.

(b) A fee under this section applies regardless of whether the application or registration statement is denied, abandoned, withdrawn, or approved.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3834.254 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3834 / Section 3834.254
§ 3834.254. TAXES FOR SERVICES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

On voter approval and adoption of the order described in Section 3834.253, the district may apply separately, differently, equitably, and specifically its taxing power and lien authority to the defined area or designated property to provide money to construct, administer, maintain, and operate services, improvements, and facilities that primarily benefit the defined area or designated property.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.296 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.296
§ 2306.296. REVIEW AND SUBSTITUTION OF PURCHASED MORTGAGE LOANS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall review each mortgage loan purchased or financed by the department to determine if the loan meets:

(1) the conditions of this chapter;

(2) the department's rules; and

(3) any commitment made with the mortgage lender to purchase mortgage loans.

(b) The department may require the substitution of another mortgage loan if it determines that a loan does not comply with the criteria of Subsection (a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1023.307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1023 / Section 1023.307
§ 1023.307. IMPOSITION OF TAX AND RETURN OF SURPLUS TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) If a majority of the votes in an election to dissolve the district favor dissolution, the board shall:

(1) determine the debt owed by the district; and

(2) impose a tax on the taxable property in the district at a rate that will raise sufficient revenue to pay the debt owed by the district.

(b) On the payment of all outstanding debts and obligations of the district, the board shall order the secretary to return to each district taxpayer the taxpayer's pro rata share of all unused tax money.

(c) A taxpayer may request that the taxpayer's share of surplus tax money be credited to the taxpayer's county taxes. If a taxpayer requests the credit, the board shall direct the secretary to transmit the funds to the county tax assessor-collector.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 294.053 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 294 / Section 294.053
§ 294.053. RULES AND PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

After the commissioners court has voted to require a mandatory payment authorized under this chapter, the commissioners court may adopt rules relating to the administration of the mandatory payment.
Tex. Education Code § 29.451 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 29 / Section 29.451
§ 29.451. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "alleged offender resident," "interdisciplinary team," and "state supported living center" have the meanings assigned by Section 555.001, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3808.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3808 / Section 3808.003
§ 3808.003. PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter. By creating the district and in authorizing Harris County, the City of Houston, and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(b) The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the east downtown area of the city of Houston.

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve Harris County or the City of Houston from providing the level of services provided as of June 19, 1999, to the area in the district or to release the county or the city from the obligations of each entity to provide services to that area. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the county or city services provided in the area in the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 941.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 941 / Section 941.001
§ 941.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Affiliate" has the meaning described by Section 823.003.

(2) "Attorney in fact" means an attorney in fact authorized under a power of attorney to act for the underwriters of a Lloyd's plan.

(3) "Lloyd's plan" means an entity engaged in the business of writing insurance on the Lloyd's plan.

(4) "Underwriter" means an individual, partnership, or association of individuals that writes insurance on the Lloyd's plan.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5002.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5002 / Section 5002.001
§ 5002.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the port commission of the district.

(2) "Commissioner" means a port commission member.

(3) "District" means Port Freeport.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8855.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8855 / Section 8855.106
§ 8855.106. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may enforce this chapter against any person in the manner provided by Chapter 36, Water Code. In lieu of a remedy available to the district under Section 36.102, Water Code, or in addition to those remedies, the district may impose a fee in addition to a fee assessed under Section 8855.152 on a person producing groundwater in violation of a district order or rule, including the failure or refusal to comply with any district order or rule relating to reducing or ceasing groundwater use. The purpose of a fee authorized by this subsection is to serve as a disincentive to producing groundwater except as authorized by the district.

(b) A fee imposed under Subsection (a) may not exceed an amount equal to 10 times the amount of a fee assessed under Section 8855.152.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2051.004 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2051 / Section 2051.004
§ 2051.004. ATHLETE AGENT CONTACT.
Status: in_force

(a) An athlete agent may contact an athlete only as provided by this chapter.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an athlete agent may contact a person who declares that the person is eligible for recruitment by a professional sports team.

(c) If a person eligible for recruitment by a professional sports team later becomes eligible to participate in intercollegiate sports, an athlete agent may contact the person only as provided by this chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 823.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 823 / Section 823.003
§ 823.003. STANDARDS FOR ANIMAL SHELTERS; CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Each animal shelter operated in this state shall comply with the standards for:

(1) housing and sanitation as provided in Chapter 826 for quarantine and impoundment facilities; and

(2) animal control officer training adopted under Chapter 829.

(b) An animal shelter shall separate animals in its custody at all times by species, by sex (if known), and if the animals are not related to one another, by size.

(c) An animal shelter may not confine healthy animals with sick, injured, or diseased animals.

(d) Each person who operates an animal shelter shall employ a veterinarian at least once a year to inspect the shelter to determine whether it complies with the requirements of this chapter and Chapter 829. The veterinarian shall file copies of the veterinarian's report with the person operating the shelter and with the department on forms prescribed by the department.

(e) The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission may require each person operating an animal shelter to keep records of the date and disposition of animals in its custody, to maintain the records on the business premises of the animal shelter, and to make the records available for inspection at reasonable times.

(f) A person commits an offense if the person substantially violates this section. An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Finance Code § 31.006 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 31 / Section 31.006
§ 31.006. LIABILITY OF DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION DIRECTORS AND PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of the Business Organizations Code regarding liability, defenses, and indemnification of a director, officer, agent, or employee of a corporation apply to a director, officer, agent, or employee of a depository institution in this state. Except as limited by those provisions, a disinterested director, officer, or employee of a depository institution may not be held personally liable in an action seeking monetary damages arising from the conduct of the depository institution's affairs unless the damages resulted from the gross negligence or wilful or intentional misconduct of the person during the person's term of office or service with the depository institution.

(b) A director, officer, or employee of a depository institution is disinterested with respect to a decision or transaction if:

(1) the person fully discloses any interest in the decision or transaction and does not participate in the decision or transaction; or

(2) the decision or transaction does not involve any of the following:

(A) personal profit for the person through dealing with the depository institution or usurping an opportunity of the depository institution;

(B) buying or selling an asset of the depository institution in a transaction in which the person has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest;

(C) dealing with another depository institution or other person in which the person is a director, officer, or employee or otherwise has a significant direct or indirect financial interest; or

(D) dealing with a family member of the person.

(c) A director or officer who, in performing the person's duties and functions, acts in good faith and reasonably believes that reliance is warranted is entitled to rely on information, including an opinion, report, financial statement or other type of statement or financial data, decision, judgment, or performance, prepared, presented, made, or rendered by:

(1) one or more directors, officers, or employees of the depository institution, or of an entity under joint or common control with the depository institution, who the director or officer reasonably believes merit confidence;

(2) legal counsel, a public accountant, or another person who the director or officer reasonably believes merits confidence; or

(3) a committee of the board of which the director is not a member.

(d) In this section, "family member" means a person's:

(1) spouse;

(2) minor child; or

(3) adult child who resides in the person's home.
Tex. Election Code § 258.003 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 258 / Section 258.003
§ 258.003. DELIVERY OF COPY OF CODE.
Status: in_force

(a) When a candidate or political committee files its campaign treasurer appointment, the authority with whom the appointment is filed shall give the candidate or political committee a blank form of the Code of Fair Campaign Practices and a copy of this chapter.

(b) The authority shall inform each candidate or political committee that the candidate or committee may subscribe to and file the code with the authority and that subscription to the code is voluntary.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8390.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8390 / Section 8390.053
§ 8390.053. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8106.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8106 / Section 8106.107
§ 8106.107. DISTRICT RULES.
Status: in_force

The district shall adopt and enforce reasonable and effective rules to secure and maintain safe, sanitary, and adequate plumbing installations, connections, and appurtenances as subsidiary parts of the district's sewerage system to preserve the quality of water within or controlled by the district.
Tex. Water Code § 60.152 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 60 / Section 60.152
§ 60.152. AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) One or more districts, which are interested in or may, in the judgment of the commission, be benefited by a navigation or other project, may enter into contracts with the United States or with another district, or both, to consummate navigation or other projects of common interest.

(b) The contract may provide for:

(1) the assumption of several, joint, or joint and several liability for construction, completion, and consummation of the project;

(2) the acquisition of property in connection with the project;

(3) the lending and contribution of funds of the district to the United States or to any other district in support or in aid of the project;

(4) the issuance of bonds or notes by one or more of the districts to fund all or part of the project;

(5) the obligation of one or more of the districts to fully or partially reimburse another district that has spent its own funds on the project or has issued bonds or notes to fund the project;

(6) the securing of bonds or notes issued by one district to fund the project with a pledge of payments to be made by one or more of the other districts; and

(7) the assumption of responsibility for valid obligations, incurred in furtherance of the common project, of the United States or of any district.

(c) A contract may provide that a district will make payment under the contract from proceeds from the sale of bonds or notes, from taxes, or from any other income of the district or any combination of these. A district may make payments under a contract from taxes other than maintenance taxes, after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the electors voting at an election held for that purpose. A contract election may be held alone or at the same time and in conjunction with an election to authorize bonds. The procedure for calling the election, giving notice, conducting the election, and canvassing the returns is the same as the procedure for a bond election. If the contract is approved, it constitutes an obligation against the taxing power of the district to the extent provided in the contract.

(d) A district all or part of which is in another district may exercise the authority granted a district under this section.
Tex. Local Government Code § 177.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 177 / Section 177.003
§ 177.003. USE OF STATE FUNDS.
Status: in_force

State funds may not be used to procure a contract under this subchapter or pay premiums under that contract.
Tex. Utilities Code § 55.177 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 55 / Section 55.177
§ 55.177. CHARGE FOR CREDIT CARD, CALLING CARD, OR OPERATOR-ASSISTED CALLS.
Status: in_force

(a) A provider may not impose for a credit card, calling card, or live or automated operator-assisted call a rate or charge that is greater than the authorized rates and charges published on March 18, 1995, in the eight newspapers having the largest circulation in this state.

(b) The published rates may not be changed.

(c) This section does not apply to a local exchange company. Chapter 58 governs the pay telephone rates of an incumbent local exchange company that elects incentive regulation under that chapter.