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Tex. Occupations Code § 301.607 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.607
§ 301.607. REQUESTS FOR INSPECTION AND ADVISORY OPINIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may consider a request by a certified registered nurse anesthetist for an inspection of equipment owned or leased by the nurse anesthetist and of documents of the nurse anesthetist's practice that relate to the provision of anesthesia in an outpatient setting. The board, on payment of a fee set by the board, may conduct the requested inspection and issue an advisory opinion.

(b) An advisory opinion issued by the board under this section is not binding on the board. Except as provided by Subsection (c), the board may take any action under this chapter relating to the situation addressed by the advisory opinion as the board considers appropriate.

(c) A certified registered nurse anesthetist who requests and relies on a board advisory opinion may use the opinion as mitigating evidence in an action or proceeding by the board to impose an administrative penalty or to assess a fine under this chapter. On receipt of proof of reliance on an advisory opinion, the board shall consider the reliance and mitigate imposition of an administrative penalty or assessment of a fine accordingly.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8338.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8338 / Section 8338.052
§ 8338.052. 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. Transportation Code § 370.2522 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 370 / Section 370.2522
§ 370.2522. APPLICABILITY OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST LAW TO DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) A director is considered to be a local public official for purposes of Chapter 171, Local Government Code.

(b) For purposes of Chapter 171, Local Government Code, a director, in connection with a vote or decision by the board, is considered to have a substantial interest in a business entity if a person related to the director in the second degree by consanguinity, as determined under Chapter 573, Government Code, has a substantial interest in the business entity.
Tex. Family Code § 159.318 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 159 / Section 159.318
§ 159.318. ASSISTANCE WITH DISCOVERY.
Status: in_force

A tribunal of this state may:

(1) request a tribunal outside this state to assist in obtaining discovery; and

(2) on request, compel a person over whom the tribunal has jurisdiction to respond to a discovery order issued by a tribunal outside this state.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 33.132 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 33 / Section 33.132
§ 33.132. REGISTRATION BY BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The registration by the board on or before December 31, 1973, of a structure located in whole or in part on coastal public land on August 27, 1973, and claimed by the person submitting it for registration as an incident of the ownership of littoral property shall not be construed as evidence of the acquiescence of the state in the claim by the owner.

(b) Failure of the owner to register the structure estops the owner from making any further claim of right against the state in the structure and renders the structure a nuisance per se subject to abatement by the state at the expense of the littoral owner.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 27.17 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 27 / Section 27.17
§ 27.17. PLEA OF NOT GUILTY CONSTRUED.
Status: in_force

The plea of not guilty shall be construed to be a denial of every material allegation in the indictment or information. Under this plea, evidence to establish the insanity of defendant, and every fact whatever tending to acquit him of the accusation may be introduced, except such facts as are proper for a special plea under Article 27.05.
Tex. Occupations Code § 301.418 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.418
§ 301.418. DISCLOSURE OF CHARGES OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter does not prevent disclosure under Section 301.466 of formal charges filed by the board or a final disciplinary action taken by the board as a result, in whole or in part, of submission of a report under this subchapter.

(b) A report or information submitted as required or authorized by this subchapter arising out of the provision or failure to provide nursing services may not be made available in a liability action for:

(1) discovery;

(2) court subpoena; or

(3) introduction into evidence.

(c) A person is not prevented from taking disciplinary action against a nurse by:

(1) the filing of a report under this subchapter with the board;

(2) an investigation by the board; or

(3) the disposition of a matter by the board.
Tex. Family Code § 159.710 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 159 / Section 159.710
§ 159.710. FOREIGN SUPPORT AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by Subsections (c) and (d), a tribunal of this state shall recognize and enforce a foreign support agreement registered in this state.

(b) An application or direct request for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support agreement must be accompanied by:

(1) the complete text of the foreign support agreement; and

(2) a record stating that the foreign support agreement is enforceable as an order of support in the issuing country.

(c) A tribunal of this state may vacate the registration of a foreign support agreement only if, acting on its own motion, the tribunal finds that recognition and enforcement would be manifestly incompatible with public policy.

(d) In a contest of a foreign support agreement, a tribunal of this state may refuse recognition and enforcement of the agreement if it finds:

(1) recognition and enforcement of the agreement is manifestly incompatible with public policy;

(2) the agreement was obtained by fraud or falsification;

(3) the agreement is incompatible with a support order involving the same parties and having the same purpose in this state, another state, or a foreign country if the support order is entitled to recognition and enforcement under this chapter in this state; or

(4) the record submitted under Subsection (b) lacks authenticity or integrity.

(e) A proceeding for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support agreement must be suspended during the pendency of a challenge to or appeal of the agreement before a tribunal of another state or a foreign country.
Tex. Occupations Code § 153.015 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 153 / Section 153.015
§ 153.015. POISON CONTROL CENTER INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

The board shall provide to license holders information regarding the services provided by poison control centers.
Tex. Local Government Code § 375.223 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 375 / Section 375.223
§ 375.223. SUPERSEDES OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

This chapter states the required procedures necessary for the district to award contracts and supersedes any law or other requirement with respect to award of contracts.
Tex. Government Code § 490A.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 490A / Section 490A.002
§ 490A.002. ESTABLISHMENT OF NETWORK.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Entrepreneurship Network is established to develop and diversify the economy of this state through:

(1) the provision of programs and services to facilitate the growth and success of entrepreneurs; and

(2) the statewide, results-driven collaboration of public and private entities to create jobs and energize sustainable local economies through the development of entrepreneurs in this state.

(b) The Texas Center for Rural Entrepreneurship shall:

(1) operate the network under an agreement with the Department of Agriculture and as provided by this chapter; and

(2) comply with all reasonable and customary oversight measures required by the Department of Agriculture.
Tex. Local Government Code § 375.221 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 375 / Section 375.221
§ 375.221. APPLICABILITY OF WATER DISTRICTS LAW TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON CERTAIN CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this section, Subchapter I, Chapter 49, Water Code, applies to a district contract for construction work, equipment, materials, or machinery.

(b) The board may adopt rules governing receipt of bids and the award of the contract and providing for the waiver of the competitive bid requirement if:

(1) there is an emergency;

(2) the needed materials are available from only one source;

(3) in a procurement requiring design by the supplier competitive bidding would not be appropriate and competitive negotiation, with proposals solicited from an adequate number of qualified sources, would permit reasonable competition consistent with the nature and requirements of the procurement; or

(4) after solicitation, it is ascertained that there will be only one bidder.
Tex. Government Code § 2172.007 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2172 / Section 2172.007
§ 2172.007. SHIPPING LOGISTICS AND COORDINATION SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller may contract with a vendor to oversee shipping logistics and coordination services for all state agencies and shall pay the contract from the anticipated cost savings realized under the contract. The vendor shall arrange the shipment of goods, parcels, and freight using the shipping company selected by the state agency through competitive bidding that provides the best value to the agency for the shipment.

(b) A state agency may arrange all shipments of goods, parcels, and freight under this section.

(c) The vendor under this section shall maintain a record of each shipment arranged for a state agency, including the cost of the shipment, the type of goods, parcels, or freight shipped, and the weight of the goods, parcels, or freight shipped.

(d) In contracting for the oversight of shipping logistics and coordination services under this section, the comptroller may provide contracting opportunities for vendors that employ veterans or other persons with disabilities whose products and services are available under Chapter 122, Human Resources Code.

(e) This section does not apply to the shipment of:

(1) items of extraordinary value;

(2) museum exhibits and antiquities;

(3) antique furniture;

(4) fine arts;

(5) specialized materials or products;

(6) coins and paper bills; or

(7) items by the Texas Department of Transportation if the department determines that, because of the nature of the items or the circumstances related to the shipment, shipment of the items under a procedure established by the department is necessary.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 5.49 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 5 / Section 5.49
§ 5.49. PRINTED COPIES OF CODE AND RULES.
Status: in_force

The commission from time to time may have as many copies of this code and any commission rule governing the collection or refund of the gross receipts tax printed in pamphlet form for distribution as it finds necessary.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7974.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7974 / Section 7974.051
§ 7974.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Except as provided by Section 7974.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Finance Code § 15.204 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 15 / Section 15.204
§ 15.204. QUALIFICATIONS OF PUBLIC COMMISSION MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Five commission members must be representatives of the public. A person is not eligible for appointment as a public member of the commission if the person or the person's spouse:

(1) is employed by or participates in managing or directing:

(A) a financial institution; or

(B) an organization, other than a financial institution, regulated by or receiving money from a financial institution regulatory agency;

(2) has, other than as a member or customer, a financial interest in:

(A) a financial institution; or

(B) an organization, other than a financial institution, regulated by or receiving money from a financial institution regulatory agency; or

(3) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or money from the department, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for commission membership, attendance, or expenses.

(b) The governor shall appoint public commission members on the basis of recognized business ability.

(c) In this section, "financial institution" includes an institution such as a credit union, bank, savings bank, or savings and loan association.
Tex. Government Code § 443.029 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 443 / Section 443.029
§ 443.029. GOVERNOR'S MANSION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, the board is responsible for the preservation and maintenance of the Governor's Mansion and the protection of the historical and architectural integrity of the mansion's exterior, interior, and grounds. This section does not limit the authority of the Texas Historical Commission under Chapter 191, Natural Resources Code.

(b) Except for a change in or to the Pease bedroom, the Sam Houston bedroom, the hallway, or the stairwell, a nonstructural decorative change in or to the private living and guest quarters of the governor and the governor's family on the second floor of the Governor's Mansion does not require the prior approval of the board or the Texas Historical Commission.

(c) The Texas Historical Commission and the office of the governor may exercise the powers and shall perform the duties relating to the Governor's Mansion that are provided by applicable law, subject to the requirements of this section.
Tex. Government Code § 493.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 493 / Section 493.004
§ 493.004. INSTITUTIONAL DIVISION.
Status: in_force

The institutional division shall operate and manage:

(1) the state prison system; and

(2) state jails to confine defendants described by Section 507.002.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 102.053 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 102 / Section 102.053
§ 102.053. INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL AUDIT FOR REVIEW BY COMPTROLLER.
Status: in_force

(a) The institute shall annually commission an independent financial audit of its activities from a certified public accounting firm. The institute shall provide the audit to the comptroller. The comptroller shall review and evaluate the audit and annually issue a public report of that review. The comptroller shall make recommendations concerning the institute's financial practices and performance.

(b) The oversight committee shall review the annual financial audit, the comptroller's report and evaluation of that audit, and the financial practices of the institute.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 98A.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 98A / Section 98A.001
§ 98A.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Advertisement" means any communication that promotes a commercial product or service, including a communication on an Internet website operated for a commercial purpose.

(1-a) "Aggravated online promotion of prostitution" means conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 43.041, Penal Code.

(2) "Aggravated promotion of prostitution" means conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 43.04, Penal Code.

(3) "Compelled prostitution" means prostitution resulting from compelling prostitution.

(4) "Compelling prostitution" means conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 43.05, Penal Code.

(4-a) "Online promotion of prostitution" means conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 43.031, Penal Code.

(5) "Promotion of prostitution" means conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 43.03, Penal Code.

(6) "Prostitution" means conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 43.02, Penal Code.

(7) "Victim of compelled prostitution" and "victim" mean a person who commits prostitution as a result of another person's compelling prostitution.
Tex. Education Code § 51.873 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.873
§ 51.873. USE OF FUND.
Status: in_force

The board shall allocate money in the fund to institutions of higher education to support women's athletic development programs that are operated by the institution on a collaborative basis with one or more public high schools in this state.
Tex. Government Code § 501.138 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 501 / Section 501.138
§ 501.138. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) It is a ground for removal from the committee that a member:

(1) does not have at the time of taking office the qualifications required by Section 501.133;

(2) does not maintain during service on the committee the qualifications required by Section 501.133;

(3) is ineligible for membership under Section 501.134 or 501.135;

(4) cannot, because of illness or disability, discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the member's term; or

(5) is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled committee meetings that the member is eligible to attend during a calendar year without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the committee.

(b) The validity of an action of the committee is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a committee member exists.

(c) If the executive director has knowledge that a potential ground for removal exists, the executive director shall notify the presiding officer of the committee of the potential ground. The presiding officer shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists. If the potential ground for removal involves the presiding officer, the executive director shall notify the next highest ranking officer of the committee, who shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.
Tex. Government Code § 2062.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2062 / Section 2062.001
§ 2062.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Biometric identifier" has the meaning assigned by Section 560.001.

(2) "Personal identifying information" includes a person's home address, home telephone number, personal cell phone number, personal e-mail address, driver's license number, emergency contact information, and information that reveals whether a person has family members.

(3) "State agency" means a department, commission, board, office, council, authority, or other agency in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government, including a university system or institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, that is created by the constitution or a statute of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3799.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3799 / Section 3799.104
§ 3799.104. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including the city or the county, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8308.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8308 / Section 8308.101
§ 8308.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by general law applicable to a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8341.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8341 / Section 8341.204
§ 8341.204. LIMIT ON REFINANCING DEBT.
Status: in_force

The district may not refinance any debt incurred on behalf of the district more than one time without the prior written consent of the City of Greenville.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 63.151 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 63 / Section 63.151
§ 63.151. APPEAL BY LITTORAL OWNER.
Status: in_force

A littoral owner aggrieved by a decision of the commissioners court or governing body of the municipality under this chapter may appeal to a district court in that county.
Tex. Occupations Code § 801.105 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 801 / Section 801.105
§ 801.105. QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

The board shall provide as often as necessary to its members and employees information regarding their:

(1) qualifications for office or employment under this chapter; and

(2) responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7886.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7886 / Section 7886.0101
§ 7886.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Corporation" means a qualified water supply corporation as described by Section 7886.0201.

(3) "District" means the Sebastian Municipal Utility District.

(4) "Utility commission" means the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Tex. Finance Code § 154.400 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 154 / Section 154.400
§ 154.400. INVESTIGATION AND SUBPOENA AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commissioner has a reasonable suspicion of a misallocation or defalcation of prepaid funeral funds or an unauthorized sale of prepaid funeral benefits, the commissioner may conduct investigations as the commissioner considers necessary or appropriate to determine whether:

(1) a misallocation or defalcation of prepaid funeral funds has occurred; or

(2) an unauthorized sale of prepaid funeral benefits has occurred.

(b) The commissioner may issue a subpoena to compel the attendance and testimony of a person under oath or the production of documents related to an investigation conducted under Subsection (a). The subpoena may require attendance and production at the department's offices in Austin, Texas, or at another place the commissioner designates.

(c) A subpoena issued under this section to a financial institution is not subject to Section 59.006.

(d) If a person refuses to obey a subpoena, a district court in Travis County or the county in which the subpoena was served, on application by the commissioner, may issue an order requiring the person to appear before the commissioner and produce documents or give evidence regarding the matter under investigation.

(e) The commissioner may recover the reasonable costs incurred in connection with an investigation conducted under this section from the person who is the subject of the investigation if, after a hearing conducted as provided by Chapter 2001, Government Code, the trier of fact determines that the person violated this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.609 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.609
§ 1101.609. COURT ORDER FOR PAYMENT.
Status: in_force

The court shall order the commission to pay from the trust account the amount the court finds payable on the claim under this subchapter if at a hearing the court is satisfied:

(1) of the truth of each matter the aggrieved person is required by Section 1101.607 to show; and

(2) that the aggrieved person has satisfied each requirement of Sections 1101.606 and 1101.607.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1039.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1039 / Section 1039.054
§ 1039.054. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is:

(1) a district resident; and

(2) a qualified voter.

(b) A person is not eligible to serve as a director if the person is:

(1) the district administrator; or

(2) a district employee.