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Tex. Local Government Code § 173.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 173 / Section 173.005
§ 173.005. OTHER BENEFITS UNAFFECTED.
Status: in_force

This chapter authorizes the continuation of municipal or county salary payments only as provided by Sections 173.001-173.004.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 63.1813 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 63 / Section 63.1813
§ 63.1813. MITIGATION FOR DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION, OR REMOVAL OF DUNE OR DUNE VEGETATION WITHOUT PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may order restoration for the damage, destruction, or removal of a sand dune or a portion of a sand dune or the killing, destruction, or removal of any vegetation growing on a sand dune seaward of the dune protection line or within a critical dune area in violation of this chapter or any rule, permit, or order issued under this chapter.

(b) The decision to require restoration under this section is discretionary with the commissioner. This section does not impose a duty on the state to order restoration.

(c) The commissioner may contract for the restoration required under this section and may pay the costs of restoration from money appropriated by the legislature.
Tex. Government Code § 2059.104 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2059 / Section 2059.104
§ 2059.104. CENTER SERVICES AND SUPPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) The command shall provide the following managed security services through the center:

(1) real-time network security monitoring to detect and respond to network security events that may jeopardize this state and the residents of this state, including vulnerability assessment services consisting of a comprehensive security posture assessment, external and internal threat analysis, and penetration testing;

(2) continuous, 24-hour alerts and guidance for defeating network security threats, including firewall preconfiguration, installation, management and monitoring, intelligence gathering, protocol analysis, and user authentication;

(3) immediate incident response to counter network security activity that exposes this state and the residents of this state to risk, including complete intrusion detection systems installation, management, and monitoring and a network operations call center;

(4) development, coordination, and execution of statewide cyber-security operations to isolate, contain, and mitigate the impact of network security incidents at state agencies;

(5) operation of a central authority for all statewide information assurance programs; and

(6) the provision of educational services regarding network security.

(b) The command may provide:

(1) implementation of best-of-breed information security architecture engineering services, including public key infrastructure development, design, engineering, custom software development, and secure web design; or

(2) certification and accreditation to ensure compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements for cyber-security and information technology risk management, including the use of proprietary tools to automate the assessment and enforcement of compliance.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1952.104 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1952 / Section 1952.104
§ 1952.104. REQUIRED PROVISIONS RELATING TO UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

The portion of a policy form adopted under Article 5.06 or filed as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 2301, to provide coverage under this subchapter must:

(1) provide that, regardless of the number of persons insured, policies or bonds applicable, vehicles involved, or claims made, the total aggregate limit of liability to any one person who sustains bodily injury or property damage as the result of a single occurrence may not exceed the limit of liability for those coverages as stated in the insurance policy and that the total aggregate limit of liability to all claimants, if more than one, may not exceed the total limit of liability per occurrence as stated in the policy;

(2) provide for the exclusion of the recovery of damages for bodily injury or property damage, or both, resulting from the intentional acts of the insured; and

(3) require that, for the insured to recover under the uninsured motorist coverage if the owner or operator of any motor vehicle that causes bodily injury or property damage to the insured is unknown, actual physical contact must have occurred between the motor vehicle owned or operated by the unknown person and the person or property of the insured.
Tex. Government Code § 814.402 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 814 / Section 814.402
§ 814.402. MEMBER OCCUPATIONAL DEATH BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), if a member dies and the executive director determines that the death was an occupational death, a lump-sum death benefit is payable from the state accumulation account in an amount equal to one year's salary, computed on the basis of the member's rate of compensation at the time of death.

(b) The benefit provided by this section is payable only to the member's surviving spouse or, if there is no surviving spouse, to the guardian of the member's surviving dependent minor children. If the member is not survived by a spouse or dependent minor children, a benefit may not be paid under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1045.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1045 / Section 1045.207
§ 1045.207. MATURITY OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

District bonds must mature not later than 50 years after the date of issuance.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.5541 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.5541
§ 2306.5541. TERMS OF MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

The members of the board of directors of the corporation serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of one or two members expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8188.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8188 / Section 8188.001
§ 8188.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Grant Road Public Utility District.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3886.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3886 / Section 3886.152
§ 3886.152. BORROWING MONEY.
Status: in_force

The district may borrow money for a district purpose by issuing or executing bonds, notes, credit agreements, or other obligations of any kind found by the board to be necessary or appropriate for a district purpose. A note, bond, credit agreement, or other obligation must be secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes, assessments, or any other district revenue.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1115.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1115 / Section 1115.151
§ 1115.151. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board.

(b) The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement of:

(1) the outstanding obligations of the district;

(2) the cash on hand to the credit of each district fund;

(3) the money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;

(4) the money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;

(5) the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;

(6) the estimated revenue and balances available to cover the budget; and

(7) the estimated tax rate required.
Tex. Transportation Code § 460.551 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 460 / Section 460.551
§ 460.551. SALES AND USE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors may impose for an authority a sales and use tax at the rate of:

(1) one-quarter of one percent;

(2) three-eighths of one percent;

(3) one-half of one percent;

(4) five-eighths of one percent;

(5) three-quarters of one percent;

(6) seven-eighths of one percent; or

(7) one percent.

(b) The imposition of an authority's sales and use tax must be approved at an election conducted in the manner provided by this chapter and may not be imposed in an area that has not confirmed the authority.

(c) A sales and use tax may be imposed, as prescribed by this section, by a municipality that participates in a transportation or transit authority other than an authority created under this chapter if:

(1) the combined rates of all sales and use taxes imposed in the municipality does not exceed two percent; and

(2) the ballot of the authorization vote for the sales and use tax reads:

"(Name of city) already imposes a sales and use tax for participation in the (name of transportation or transit authority). The proposed sales and use tax is solely for the benefit of, and will be dedicated to, the (name of authority created under this chapter)."

(d) The authority shall impose a sales and use tax at a minimum uniform rate as determined by the board of directors if the tax is approved at an election in an area that has confirmed the authority.

(e) A municipality with a population of 12,000 or more that has confirmed the authority may impose a sales and use tax at a rate higher than the minimum uniform rate established under Subsection (d) on approval at an election if the authority will provide the municipality a higher level of service.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8314.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8314 / Section 8314.0101
§ 8314.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "City" means the City of Gunter, Texas.

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

(4) "Director" means a board member.

(5) "District" means the Double M Municipal Utility District of Grayson County.
Tex. Finance Code § 185.004 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 185 / Section 185.004
§ 185.004. HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) A requested hearing on a proposed order shall be held not later than the 30th day after the date the first request for a hearing on the order was received by the banking commissioner unless the parties agree to a later hearing date. Not later than the 11th day before the date of the hearing, each party shall be given written notice by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, of the date set by the banking commissioner for the hearing. At the hearing, the banking commissioner has the burden of proof, and each person against whom the order is directed may cross-examine witnesses and present evidence to show why the order should not be issued.

(b) After the hearing, the banking commissioner shall issue or decline to issue the order. The order may be modified as necessary to conform to the findings at the hearing and to require the board to take necessary affirmative action to correct the conditions cited in the order.

(c) An order issued under this section is immediately final for purposes of enforcement and appeal. The order may be appealed as provided by Sections 181.202 and 181.204.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1086.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1086 / Section 1086.107
§ 1086.107. DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall determine:

(1) the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system; and

(2) the type of equipment necessary for hospital care.

(b) The board may:

(1) acquire property, including facilities and equipment, for the district for use in the hospital system; and

(2) mortgage or pledge the property as security for the payment of the purchase price.

(c) The board may lease hospital facilities for the district.

(d) The board may sell or otherwise dispose of property, including facilities or equipment, for the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1113.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1113 / Section 1113.155
§ 1113.155. DEPOSITORY OR TREASURER.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution shall designate a bank or banks in Wilbarger County as the district's depository or treasurer. A designated bank serves for two years and until a successor is designated.

(b) All income received by the district shall be deposited with the district depository.

(c) All district money shall be secured in the manner provided for securing county funds.
Tex. Property Code § 71.303 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 71 / Section 71.303
§ 71.303. SUIT FOR ESCHEATED REAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If real property escheats to the state under this chapter, a person who was not personally served with citation in the escheat proceedings may file suit in the district court of Travis County for all or a part of the property. The suit must be filed not later than the second anniversary of the date of the final judgment in the escheat proceedings.

(b) A copy of the petition must be served on the attorney general, who shall represent the interests of the state.

(c) To the extent the claimant is adjudged to be the owner of all or a part of the property, the state is divested of the property.
Tex. Insurance Code § 887.059 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 887 / Section 887.059
§ 887.059. BOOKS AND RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) An association shall keep the association's books and records in a form and manner that:

(1) accurately reflects the condition of the association or the facts essential to the association's faithful and effective operation; and

(2) is acceptable to the department.

(b) The association shall adopt forms or systems that are acceptable to the department and will most effectively serve the purpose described by Subsection (a)(1).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3834.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3834 / Section 3834.156
§ 3834.156. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money of the district, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized purpose of the district.

(b) The district may borrow money according to terms and conditions determined by the board. Section 375.205, Local Government Code, does not apply to a loan, line of credit, or other borrowing from a bank or financial institution secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.
Tex. Education Code § 75.101 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 75 / Section 75.101
§ 75.101. CREATION OF INSTITUTE; LOCATION.
Status: in_force

The board of regents of The University of Texas System shall establish and maintain an institute for urban studies in the Fort Worth-Dallas metropolitan area.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 365.017 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 365 / Section 365.017
§ 365.017. REGULATION OF LITTER IN CERTAIN COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county may adopt regulations to control the disposal of litter and the removal of illegally dumped litter from private property in unincorporated areas of that county. The commissioners court may not adopt regulations under this section concerning the disposal of recyclable materials as defined in Chapter 361 of the Health and Safety Code.

(b) Prior to the adoption of regulations the commissioners court of a county must find that the proposed regulations are necessary to promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of that county.

(c) The definitions of Section 365.011 apply in this Act. "Illegally dumped litter" means litter dumped anywhere other than in an approved solid waste site. "Litter" has the meaning assigned by Section 365.011, except that the term does not include equipment used for agricultural purposes.

(d) The regulations adopted by the commissioners court may require the record property owners to pay for the cost of removal after the commissioners court has given the record property owner 30 days written notice to remove the illegally dumped litter.

(e) Regulations adopted under this section are in addition to any other law regarding this issue and the stricter law shall apply.

(f) In addition to any other remedy provided by law, a district attorney, a county attorney, or the attorney general may bring a civil suit to enjoin violation of regulations adopted under this section and to recover the costs of removal of illegally dumped litter. In such a suit the prevailing party may recover its reasonable attorney fees, court fees, and reasonable investigative costs incurred in relation to that proceeding.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 282.062 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 282 / Section 282.062
§ 282.062. TREASURER.
Status: in_force

(a) The county treasurer of the county in which the district is located serves as treasurer of the construction and maintenance fund and the interest and sinking fund of the district.

(b) All money to be credited to the construction and maintenance fund or the interest and sinking fund shall be paid to the treasurer.

(c) The treasurer may not pay money from the construction and maintenance fund or the interest and sinking fund unless the treasurer receives a warrant ordering the payment signed by the district board chairman or another district officer designated by the board.

(d) The treasurer shall open a construction and maintenance fund account and an interest and sinking fund account with the district and shall keep a record of all of the district's money received for the accounts and paid from the accounts. The treasurer may not pay money from the accounts except on a voucher signed by the chairman or two board members.

(e) The treasurer shall maintain a file of the payment orders from the accounts.

(f) As required by the board or the commissioners court, the treasurer shall give a correct accounting to the board or the commissioners court of all matters relating to the accounts.

(g) For services on behalf of the district, the treasurer is entitled to receive an amount equal to:

(1) one-fourth of one percent of all money received by the treasurer for the construction and maintenance fund or the interest and sinking fund; and

(2) one-eighth of one percent of all money received by the treasurer and paid out of the construction and maintenance fund or the interest and sinking fund of the district.

(h) The treasurer is not entitled to receive a commission under Subsection (g) on district money the treasurer receives from the preceding treasurer.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1204.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1204 / Section 1204.101
§ 1204.101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Health benefit plan" means a group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy, a group hospital service contract, or a group subscriber contract or evidence of coverage issued by a health maintenance organization, that provides benefits for health care services.

(2) "Health benefit plan issuer" means an entity authorized under this code or another insurance law of this state that provides health insurance or health benefits in this state, including:

(A) an insurance company;

(B) a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842;

(C) a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843; and

(D) a stipulated premium company operating under Chapter 884.

(3) "Provider" means a person who provides health care under a license issued by this state. The term includes a health care practitioner listed in Section 1451.001 and a nurse first assistant, as defined by Section 1451.101.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9066.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9066 / Section 9066.051
§ 9066.051. 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. Occupations Code § 266.155 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 266 / Section 266.155
§ 266.155. INITIAL REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE FEE.
Status: in_force

An initial registration certificate issued under this subchapter expires on the 30th day after the date the registration certificate is issued if the holder of the registration certificate fails to pay the required registration certificate fee on or before that date.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9089.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9089 / Section 9089.0402
§ 9089.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 9089.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Occupations Code § 254.014 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 254 / Section 254.014
§ 254.014. USE OF ALTERNATIVE RULEMAKING AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of:

(1) negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of board rules; and

(2) appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the board's jurisdiction.

(b) The board's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.

(c) The board shall designate a trained person to:

(1) coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);

(2) serve as a resource for any training needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and

(3) collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures, as implemented by the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8472.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8472 / Section 8472.002
§ 8472.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 544.0252 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 544 / Section 544.0252
§ 544.0252. CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING COMMENCEMENT OF PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGED FRAUD OR ABUSE.
Status: repealed

(a) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 260 (H.B. 142), Sec. 6(2), eff. September 1, 2025.

(b) The office of inspector general shall conduct a preliminary investigation as provided by Section 544.0253 of a complaint or allegation of Medicaid fraud or abuse that the commission receives from any source to determine whether there is a sufficient basis to warrant a full investigation. The office must begin a preliminary investigation not later than the 30th day and complete the preliminary investigation not later than the 45th day after the date the commission receives a complaint or allegation or has reason to believe that fraud or abuse has occurred.