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Tex. Insurance Code § 884.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 884 / Section 884.002
§ 884.002. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW TO COMPANY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as expressly provided by this code, a provision of this code, other than this chapter, does not apply to a stipulated premium company organized under this chapter.

(b) A law enacted after August 28, 1961, does not apply to a stipulated premium company unless stipulated premium companies are expressly designated in the law.

(c) The following provisions of this code apply to a stipulated premium company:

(1) Article 21.47;

(2) Section 38.001;

(3) Chapter 86;

(4) Subchapter A, Chapter 401;

(5) Sections 401.051, 401.052, 401.054-401.062, 401.151, 401.152, 401.155, and 401.156;

(6) Sections 403.001, 403.052, and 403.102;

(7) Subchapter A, Chapter 404;

(8) Section 421.001;

(9) Subchapter D, Chapter 425;

(10) Chapter 443;

(11) Chapter 493, other than Section 493.051(b);

(12) Chapter 541;

(13) Sections 801.001-801.002;

(14) Sections 801.051-801.055;

(15) Section 801.057;

(16) Sections 801.101-801.102;

(17) Subchapter A, Chapter 821;

(18) Chapter 824;

(19) Chapter 828;

(20) Section 841.251;

(21) Section 841.259;

(22) Section 841.261;

(23) Section 841.703; and

(24) Chapter 4152.

(d) The Securities Act (Title 12, Government Code) applies to a stipulated premium company.

(e) The Texas Business Corporation Act applies to a stipulated premium company to the extent that law is not inconsistent with an insurance law applicable to a stipulated premium company. The department shall perform a duty imposed by the Texas Business Corporation Act on the office of the secretary of state that is applicable to a stipulated premium company.
Tex. Education Code § 45.110 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 45 / Section 45.110
§ 45.110. AUTHORIZED BUT UNISSUED BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to any independent school district that has previously voted or authorized school bonds for a specific purpose or purposes and the purpose or purposes have been accomplished by other means or have been abandoned and all or a portion of the bonds authorized remain unissued.

(b) The board of trustees of the district may, on its own motion, order an election to submit to the qualified voters of the district the proposition of whether or not the authorized but unissued bonds may be issued, sold, and delivered for other and different purposes specified in the election order and the election notice. The election shall be ordered, held, and conducted in the same form and manner as that at which the bonds were originally authorized.

(c) If a majority of those voting at the election vote in favor of the sale and delivery of the unissued bonds and the use of the proceeds of the bonds for the purpose or purposes specified in the election order and the election notice, the board of trustees may issue, sell, and deliver the bonds and use the proceeds of the bonds for the purpose or purposes authorized at the election.
Tex. Occupations Code § 402.204 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 402 / Section 402.204
§ 402.204. CONTENTS OF EXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The examination must consist of written and practical tests that are objective in method and applied in a consistent manner.

(b) The examination must cover the following subjects as they relate to the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments:

(1) basic physics of sound;

(2) structure and function of hearing instruments;

(3) fitting of hearing instruments;

(4) pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing;

(5) live voice and recorded voice speech audiometry;

(6) masking when indicated for air conduction, bone conduction, and speech;

(7) recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine the hearing instrument candidacy;

(8) selection and adaptation of hearing instruments, testing of hearing instruments, and verification of aided hearing instrument performance;

(9) taking of earmold impressions;

(10) verification of hearing instrument fitting and functional gain measurements using a calibrated system;

(11) anatomy and physiology of the ear;

(12) counseling and aural rehabilitation of the hearing impaired for the purpose of fitting and dispensing hearing instruments;

(13) use of an otoscope for the visual observation of the entire ear canal; and

(14) laws, rules, and regulations of this state and the United States.

(c) The examination may not test knowledge of the diagnosis or treatment of any disease of or injury to the human body.
Tex. Transportation Code § 501.162 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 501 / Section 501.162
§ 501.162. MOTOR NUMBER REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 501.0331. An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $100.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 1001.055 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.055
§ 1001.055. CAREER LADDER.
Status: in_force

The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall develop an intra-agency career ladder program. The program must require intra-agency postings of all nonentry-level positions concurrently with any public posting.
Tex. Property Code § 240.102 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 240 / Section 240.102
§ 240.102. DISCLAIMER OF INTEREST CREATED UNDER INTESTATE SUCCESSION OR WILL.
Status: in_force

In the case of an interest created under the law of intestate succession or an interest created by will, other than an interest in a testamentary trust:

(1) a disclaimer must be delivered to the personal representative of the decedent's estate; or

(2) if no personal representative is then serving, a disclaimer must be filed in the official public records of any county in which the decedent:

(A) was domiciled on the date of the decedent's death; or

(B) owned real property.
Tex. Estates Code § 1351.057 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1351 / Section 1351.057
§ 1351.057. DISAFFIRMATION OF SALE PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A ward may not disaffirm a sale of property made in accordance with a court order under this subchapter.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 153.001 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 153 / Section 153.001
§ 153.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the Prescribed Burning Board.

(2) "Department" means the Department of Agriculture.

(3) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1096 (H.B. 2053), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019.
Tex. Education Code § 46.036 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 46 / Section 46.036
§ 46.036. APPLICABILITY TO OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Status: in_force

An open-enrollment charter school is not entitled to an allotment under this subchapter.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 43.624 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 43 / Section 43.624
§ 43.624. INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

An authorized employee of the department may inspect at any time without warrant the records required by Section 43.625 and the acreage for which the permit is issued for the purpose of determining the permit holder's compliance with the management plan.
Tex. Utilities Code § 181.089 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 181 / Section 181.089
§ 181.089. MUNICIPAL REGULATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The appropriate authorities of a municipality through which a line of a telephone or telegraph corporation is to pass may adopt, by ordinance or another method, regulations governing the corporation that specify the:

(1) location of the facilities of the corporation;

(2) kind of posts that must be used by the corporation; or

(3) height at which the wires of the corporation must be placed.

(b) After the construction of the telephone or telegraph line, the appropriate authorities of the municipality, after giving the corporation or its agents an opportunity to be heard, may direct any change in:

(1) the construction or location of the facilities; or

(2) the height at which the corporation must locate the wires.
Tex. Utilities Code § 181.006 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 181 / Section 181.006
§ 181.006. CONSENT REQUIRED IN MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

A gas corporation may exercise authority under Section 181.005 in relation to a municipal street or alley with the consent of and subject to the direction of the governing body of the municipality.
Tex. Government Code § 4005.024 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4005 / Section 4005.024
§ 4005.024. EXEMPTIONS BY RULE OR ORDER.
Status: in_force

The exemption provided by Section 4005.001 applies to the sale of a security made in other transactions or under other conditions not specified in this subchapter as the board by rule or order may define or prescribe, conditionally or unconditionally.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1579.109 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1579 / Section 1579.109
§ 1579.109. EMERGENCY CARE PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "emergency care" has the meaning assigned by Section 1301.155.

(b) The administrator of a managed care plan provided under this chapter shall pay for covered emergency care performed by or a covered supply related to that care provided by an out-of-network provider at the usual and customary rate or at an agreed rate. The administrator shall make a payment required by this subsection directly to the provider not later than, as applicable:

(1) the 30th day after the date the administrator receives an electronic claim for those services that includes all information necessary for the administrator to pay the claim; or

(2) the 45th day after the date the administrator receives a nonelectronic claim for those services that includes all information necessary for the administrator to pay the claim.

(c) For emergency care subject to this section or a supply related to that care, an out-of-network provider or a person asserting a claim as an agent or assignee of the provider may not bill an enrollee in, and the enrollee does not have financial responsibility for, an amount greater than an applicable copayment, coinsurance, and deductible under the enrollee's managed care plan that:

(1) is based on:

(A) the amount initially determined payable by the administrator; or

(B) if applicable, a modified amount as determined under the administrator's internal appeal process; and

(2) is not based on any additional amount determined to be owed to the provider under Chapter 1467.
Tex. Insurance Code § 102.103 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 102 / Section 102.103
§ 102.103. EFFECT ON ANNUITY OF FAILURE TO PROVIDE NOTICE.
Status: in_force

A charitable gift annuity that otherwise meets the requirements of Section 102.002 is a qualified charitable gift annuity without regard to whether the charitable organization that issues the annuity complies with the notice requirements of this subchapter.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 118.006 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 118 / Section 118.006
§ 118.006. WAIVER OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY; OFFICIAL IMMUNITY ABOLISHED.
Status: in_force

(a) A public school's governmental immunity to suit and from liability is waived to the extent of liability created by this chapter.

(b) A professional school employee may not assert official immunity under Subchapter B, Chapter 22, Education Code, the common law, or any other law in an action brought under this chapter.
Tex. Finance Code § 122.256 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 122 / Section 122.256
§ 122.256. DETERMINATION LETTER; BOARD MEETING.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commissioner determines from examination or other credible evidence that a credit union is in a condition that may warrant the issuance of an order under this chapter or Chapter 126, the commissioner may notify the credit union in writing of the commissioner's determination, the requirements the credit union must satisfy to abate the determination, and the time by which the requirements must be satisfied to avert further administrative action. The determination letter must be delivered in person or sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

(b) If considered necessary, the commissioner may call a meeting of the credit union's board. The directors shall attend the meeting. The commissioner shall present to the board the findings stated in the determination letter and shall demand the discontinuance of any violation or unsafe or unsound practice found.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81D.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 81D / Section 81D.001
§ 81D.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Adverse action" means an action taken by an employer that a reasonable person would consider was for the purpose of punishing, alienating, or otherwise adversely affecting an employee, contractor, applicant for employment, or applicant for a contract position.

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Workforce Commission.

(3) "Contractor" means a person who undertakes specific work for an employer in exchange for a benefit without submitting to the control of the employer over the manner, methods, or details of the work.

(4) "COVID-19" means the 2019 novel coronavirus disease and any variants of the disease.

(5) "Employer" means a person, other than a governmental entity, who employs one or more employees.
Tex. Finance Code § 186.107 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 186 / Section 186.107
§ 186.107. FIDUCIARY ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) As soon as practicable after publication of the notice of dissolution, the state trust company shall:

(1) terminate all fiduciary positions it holds;

(2) surrender all property held by it as a fiduciary; and

(3) settle its fiduciary accounts.

(b) Unless all fiduciary accounts are settled and transferred by the last date specified in published notices or by the banking commissioner and unless the banking commissioner directs otherwise, the state trust company shall mail a notice to each trustor and beneficiary of any remaining trust, escrow arrangement, or other fiduciary relationship. The notice must state:

(1) the location of an office open during normal business hours where administration of the remaining fiduciary accounts will continue until settled or transferred; and

(2) a telephone number at that office.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2203.301 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2203 / Section 2203.301
§ 2203.301. POLICYHOLDER'S STABILIZATION RESERVE FUND FOR PHYSICIANS AND CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The policyholder's stabilization reserve fund for physicians and health care providers other than nursing homes and assisted living facilities is collected and administered by the association as provided by this section, Section 2203.302, and the plan of operation.

(b) The policyholder's stabilization reserve fund shall be:

(1) credited with all policyholder's stabilization reserve fund charges collected under Section 2203.302;

(2) charged with any deficit sustained by physicians and health care providers, other than nursing homes and assisted living facilities, from the association's operation during the previous year;

(3) treated as a liability of the association along with, and in the same manner as, premium and loss reserves; and

(4) valued annually by the board of directors as of the close of the preceding year.
Tex. Finance Code § 65.004 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 65 / Section 65.004
§ 65.004. EVIDENCE OF ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

An association shall issue an account book or certificate to the holder of a savings account as evidence of the account.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1068.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1068 / Section 1068.002
§ 1068.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.
Status: in_force

The district operates and is financed as provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and by this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1070.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1070 / Section 1070.110
§ 1070.110. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2157.002 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2157 / Section 2157.002
§ 2157.002. VENUE FOR CERTAIN SUITS.
Status: in_force

(a) Venue of a suit arising out of an agreement described by Section 2157.001 is in the county in which:

(1) the film was licensed to be shown; or

(2) the principal office of the exhibitor under the agreement is located.

(b) A provision of the agreement attempting to establish venue in a place other than as provided by Subsection (a) is void.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 247.061 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 247 / Section 247.061
§ 247.061. COORDINATION BETWEEN AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner and the attorney general shall adopt by rule a memorandum of understanding that:

(1) defines the department's and the attorney general's responsibilities concerning assisted living facilities;

(2) outlines and coordinates procedures to be used by those agencies in responding to complaints concerning assisted living facilities; and

(3) provides a plan for correcting violations or deficiencies in assisted living facilities.

(b) The department shall prepare the initial draft of the memorandum of understanding and shall facilitate and ensure its adoption.
Tex. Government Code § 411.1237 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.1237
§ 411.1237.
Status: in_force

Sec. 411.1237. ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION: COUNTY FIRE MARSHALS; COUNTY SHERIFFS. (a) On request of the department chief or chief executive of a fire department or an emergency medical services provider for an unincorporated area, a county fire marshal or county sheriff is entitled to obtain from the department criminal history record information maintained by the department that relates to:

(1) an applicant for employment or membership with the requesting fire department or emergency medical services provider; or

(2) an employee or member of the requesting fire department or emergency medical services provider.

(b) The county fire marshal or county sheriff may disclose criminal history record information obtained under Subsection (a) to the department chief or chief executive of the requesting fire department or emergency medical services provider, except that the county fire marshal or county sheriff may disclose criminal history record information obtained by the department from the Federal Bureau of Investigation only to governmental entities or as authorized by federal law, federal executive order, or federal rule.
Tex. Estates Code § 753.001 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 753 / Section 753.001
§ 753.001. PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "person interested," notwithstanding Section 22.018, has the meaning assigned by Section 1002.018.

(b) The following persons may file a petition under this section:

(1) any person named as a successor attorney in fact or agent in a durable power of attorney; or

(2) if the person with respect to whom a guardianship proceeding has been commenced is a principal who has executed a durable power of attorney, any person interested in the guardianship proceeding, including an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem.

(c) On the petition of a person described by Subsection (b), a probate court, after a hearing, may enter an order:

(1) removing a person named and serving as an attorney in fact or agent under a durable power of attorney;

(2) authorizing the appointment of a successor attorney in fact or agent who is named in the durable power of attorney if the court finds that the successor attorney in fact or agent is willing to accept the authority granted under the power of attorney; and

(3) if compensation is allowed by the terms of the durable power of attorney, denying all or part of the removed attorney in fact's or agent's compensation.

(d) A court may enter an order under Subsection (c) if the court finds:

(1) that the attorney in fact or agent has breached the attorney in fact's or agent's fiduciary duties to the principal;

(2) that the attorney in fact or agent has materially violated or attempted to violate the terms of the durable power of attorney and the violation or attempted violation results in a material financial loss to the principal;

(3) that the attorney in fact or agent is incapacitated or is otherwise incapable of properly performing the attorney in fact's or agent's duties; or

(4) that the attorney in fact or agent has failed to make an accounting:

(A) that is required by Section 751.104 within the period prescribed by Section 751.105, by other law, or by the terms of the durable power of attorney; or

(B) as ordered by the court.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.269 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.269
§ 2054.269. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

The department may exercise all intellectual property rights regarding the project, including prevention of other persons from using names or designs similar to those used by the project to market products.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 161.510 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 161 / Section 161.510
§ 161.510. COMBINATION WITH CERTAIN HOME LOANS.
Status: in_force

The board may:

(1) permit a person to combine a loan made under this subchapter with:

(A) a housing assistance loan made under Chapter 162 if the portion of the loan made under this subchapter is funded from amounts on deposit in the fund and the portion of the loan made under Chapter 162 is not funded from amounts in the fund; or

(B) in accordance with board rules, a home mortgage loan made under Chapter 164; and

(2) prescribe the amounts of and forms for a combined loan under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8236.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8236 / Section 8236.104
§ 8236.104. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution, adopted by the governing body of a municipality under Section 54.016, Water Code, that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.