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Tex. Property Code § 82.103 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 82 / Section 82.103
§ 82.103. BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by the declaration, bylaws, or this chapter, the board shall act in all instances on behalf of the association if in the good-faith judgment of the board the action is reasonable. Each officer or member of the board is liable as a fiduciary of the unit owners for the officer's or member's acts or omissions. All acts of the association must be by and through the board unless otherwise provided by the declaration or bylaws or by law.

(b) The board may not act on behalf of the association to amend the declaration except as permitted by this chapter, to terminate the condominium, to elect members of the board, or to determine the qualifications, powers and duties, or terms of office of board members. The board may fill a vacancy in its membership for the unexpired portion of a term.

(c) Subject to Subsection (d), the declaration may provide for a period of declarant control of the association during which a declarant, or persons designated by the declarant, may appoint and remove the officers and members of the board. Regardless of the period provided by the declaration, a period of declarant control terminates not later than the 120th day after conveyance of 75 percent of the units that may be created to unit owners other than a declarant. Transfer of special declarant rights does not terminate the period of declarant control. A declarant may voluntarily surrender the right to appoint and remove officers and members of the board before termination of the period, but in that event the declarant may require, for the duration of the period that the declarant would otherwise control, that specified actions of the association or board be approved by the declarant before they become effective.

(d) Not later than the 120th day after conveyance of 50 percent of the units that may be created to unit owners other than a declarant, not less than one-third of the members of the board must be elected by unit owners other than the declarant.

(e) Not later than the termination of a period of declarant control, the unit owners shall elect a board of at least three members who need not be unit owners. The board shall elect the officers before the 31st day after the date declarant control terminates. The persons elected shall take office on election.

(f) An officer or director of the association is not liable to the association or any unit owner for monetary damages for an act or omission occurring in the person's capacity as an officer or director unless:

(1) the officer or director breached a fiduciary duty to the association or a unit owner;

(2) the officer or director received an improper benefit; or

(3) the act or omission was in bad faith, involved intentional misconduct, or was one for which liability is expressly provided by statute.

(g) Subsection (f) does not diminish a limitation of liability provided an officer or director of the association by the declaration, bylaws, articles of incorporation of the association, or other laws.
Tex. Water Code § 36.354 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.354
§ 36.354. ELECTIONS TO APPROVE CONSOLIDATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An election to ratify the consolidation is required in each district that initiates consolidation. An election is not required in a district that does not initiate consolidation.

(b) The board of each district that is required by Subsection (a) to conduct an election shall order an election in the district only after the board of each district to be consolidated has agreed on the terms and conditions of consolidation. The directors of each district conducting an election shall order the election to be held on the same day in each district. The election shall be held and notice given in the manner provided by the Election Code.

(c) The ballots for the election shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "The consolidation of (names of the districts to be consolidated) in the __________ District." If the district levies a property tax for payment of its bonded indebtedness, the proposition shall include the following language: "and the levy of a tax on property at a rate not to exceed _____ cents on each $100 of assessed valuation for payment of bonds." If the district levies a property tax for payment of its maintenance and operating expenses, the proposition shall include the following language: "and the levy of a tax on property at a rate not to exceed _____ cents on each $100 of assessed valuation for payment of maintenance and operating expenses of the district."

(d) A district may be consolidated only if a majority of the electors in each district required by Subsection (a) to conduct an election vote in favor of the consolidation. If more than two districts are consolidating, failure of any one district to ratify the consolidation shall not prevent the consolidation of the other districts.
Tex. Local Government Code § 375.0922 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 375 / Section 375.0922
§ 375.0922. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3791.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3791 / Section 3791.0101
§ 3791.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "City" means the City of Lorena.

(3) "County" means McLennan County.

(4) "Director" means a board member.

(5) "District" means the Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1366.006 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1366 / Section 1366.006
§ 1366.006. CERTAIN ISSUERS OF HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS NOT REQUIRED TO OFFER COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

An insurer, health maintenance organization, or self-insuring employer that is owned by or that is part of an entity, group, or order that is directly affiliated with a bona fide religious denomination that includes as an integral part of its beliefs and practices that in vitro fertilization is contrary to moral principles that the religious denomination considers to be an essential part of its beliefs is not required to offer coverage for in vitro fertilization under Section 1366.003.
Tex. Insurance Code § 843.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 843 / Section 843.004
§ 843.004. GOVERNING BODY OF HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a health maintenance organization may include physicians, providers, or other individuals, or any combination of physicians, providers, and other individuals.
Tex. Government Code § 658.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 658 / Section 658.004
§ 658.004. NOTICE OF WORK REDUCTION PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The chief administrator of a state agency that has created a work reduction program under Section 658.003 shall place notice of the program's availability in common areas of the agency.

(b) The chief administrator of a state agency may not discuss, initiate discussion of, or orally inform an employee of the work reduction program unless the employee first approaches the chief administrator about the availability of the program.
Tex. Government Code § 434.025 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 434 / Section 434.025
§ 434.025. INFORMATION REGARDING VETERAN'S EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE POLICIES.
Status: in_force

The commission shall make available on its website a list of each private employer who has provided notice under Section 23.002(c), Labor Code, regarding a veteran's employment preference policy.
Tex. Transportation Code § 460.609 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 460 / Section 460.609
§ 460.609. CAPITAL RECOVERY FEE.
Status: in_force

An agreement to provide services to a public transportation financing area may require the municipality to pay the authority a capital recovery fee. An authority that requires a capital recovery fee shall:

(1) apply toward the amount owed for the capital recovery fee any amount in the tax increment account that exceeds the amount necessary to compensate the authority for:

(A) the annual maintenance and operating expenses of providing service to the public transportation financing area, including amounts for expansion, improvement, rehabilitation, or enhancement that may be owed for previous years' maintenance and operating expenses; and

(B) any capital cost incurred for the benefit of the public transportation financing area; and

(2) notify the municipality when the amount owed for the capital recovery fee has been fully paid.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 91.093 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 91 / Section 91.093
§ 91.093. GRADE NO.
Status: in_force

2. Grade No. 2 snap beans are snap beans that do not meet the requirements for Grade No. 1.
Tex. Government Code § 855.301 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 855 / Section 855.301
§ 855.301. INVESTMENT OF ASSETS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees shall invest and reinvest the assets of the retirement system without distinction as to their source in accordance with Section 67, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. For purposes of the investment authority of the board of trustees under Section 67, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, "security" or "securities" means any investment instrument within the meaning of the term as defined by Section 4001.068, 15 U.S.C. Section 77b(a)(1), or 15 U.S.C. Section 78c(a)(10). An interest in a limited partnership or investment contract is considered a security without regard to the number of investors or the control, access to information, or rights granted to or retained by the retirement system. Any instrument or contract intended to manage transaction, currency exchange, or interest rate risk in purchasing, selling, or holding securities, or that derives all or substantially all of its value from the value or performance of one or more securities, including an index or group of securities, is considered to be a security.

(b) The assets of the retirement system may be held in the name of agents, nominees, depository trust companies, or other entities designated by the board of trustees. The records and all relevant reports or accounts of the retirement system must show the ownership interests of the retirement system in these assets and the facts regarding the system's holdings.

(c) The board of trustees, in the exercise of its discretion to manage the assets of the retirement system, may select one or more commercial banks or other entities experienced in short-term cash management to invest the system's cash balances through its short-term investment fund or funds and in such short-term securities as the board of trustees determines and as authorized by this section.

(d) The board of trustees may:

(1) delegate discretionary investment authority to and contract with external investment managers to invest and manage the assets held in trust by the retirement system; and

(2) contract with external investment advisors and consultants to assist and advise the board and the staff of the retirement system.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9045.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9045 / Section 9045.001
§ 9045.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a board member.

(3) "District" means the Fallbrook Utility District of Harris County, Texas.
Tex. Government Code § 836.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 836 / Section 836.002
§ 836.002. PURPOSE OF SUBTITLE.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subtitle is to establish a program of benefits for members, retirees, and other beneficiaries of the retirement system and to establish rules for the management and operation of the retirement system.
Tex. Government Code § 2052.103 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2052 / Section 2052.103
§ 2052.103. REPORTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the last day of the first month following each quarter of the fiscal year, a state agency shall file with the state auditor a written report that provides for that fiscal quarter:

(1) the number of full-time equivalent state employees employed by the agency and paid from funds in the state treasury;

(2) the number of full-time equivalent state employees employed by the agency and paid from funds outside of the state treasury;

(3) the increase or decrease, if any, of the number of full-time equivalent employees from the fiscal quarter preceding the quarter covered by the report;

(4) the number of positions of the agency paid from funds in the state treasury;

(5) the number of positions of the agency paid from funds outside of the state treasury;

(6) the number of individuals who performed services for the agency under a contract, including consultants and individuals employed under contracts with temporary help services; and

(7) the number of managers, supervisors, and staff.

(b) The report must be made in the manner prescribed by the state auditor and include:

(1) an annotated organizational chart depicting the total number of full-time equivalent employees, without regard to the source of funds used to pay all or part of the salary of an employee, and the total number of managers, supervisors, and staff for each functional area in the state agency;

(2) the management-to-staff ratio for each functional area; and

(3) a separate organizational chart that summarizes the categories of employees in the agency's regional offices without regard to the source of funds used to pay all or part of the salary of an employee.

(c) A state agency, in accordance with specific guidelines adopted by the state auditor, may adopt rules for the collection of the information required under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1095.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1095 / Section 1095.204
§ 1095.204. MATURITY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

District general obligation bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance.
Tex. Local Government Code § 379E.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 379E / Section 379E.005
§ 379E.005. QUALIFIED PARTICIPATING DEVELOPER.
Status: in_force

To qualify to participate in an urban land bank program, a developer must:

(1) have developed three or more housing units within the three-year period preceding the submission of a proposal to the land bank seeking to acquire real property from the land bank;

(2) have a development plan approved by the municipality for the land bank property; and

(3) meet any other requirements adopted by the municipality in the urban land bank plan.
Tex. Occupations Code § 258.205 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 258 / Section 258.205
§ 258.205. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The advisory committee is subject to Chapter 551, Government Code, except that the advisory committee may conduct a closed meeting to review confidential investigative files provided by the board under Section 258.206.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3928.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3928 / Section 3928.158
§ 3928.158. TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may designate reinvestment zones and may grant abatements of district taxes or assessments on property in the zones.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 21.406 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 21 / Section 21.406
§ 21.406. BOND PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In an order or resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds, including refunding bonds, the board may:

(1) provide for the flow of money;

(2) provide for the establishment and maintenance of an interest and sinking fund, a reserve fund, and other funds; and

(3) prohibit the further issuance of bonds or other obligations payable from the pledged fees or reserve the right to issue additional bonds to be secured by a pledge of and payable from the pledged fees on a parity with or subordinate to the pledge in support of the bonds being issued; and

(4) provide for other provisions as the board determines.

(b) The board may adopt and have executed any other proceeding or instrument necessary and convenient in the issuance of bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1025.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1025 / Section 1025.158
§ 1025.158. FINANCIAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board:

(1) a complete sworn statement of all district money; and

(2) a complete account of the disbursements of that money.
Tex. Insurance Code § 228.203 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 228 / Section 228.203
§ 228.203. EVALUATION OF BUSINESS BY COMPTROLLER.
Status: in_force

(a) A certified capital company may, before making an investment in a business, request a written opinion from the comptroller as to whether the business in which the company proposes to invest is a qualified business, an early stage business, or a strategic investment or low-income community business.

(b) Not later than the 15th business day after the date of the receipt of a request under Subsection (a), the comptroller shall:

(1) determine whether the business meets the definition of a qualified business, an early stage business, or a strategic investment or low-income community business, as applicable, and notify the certified capital company of the determination and provide an explanation of the determination; or

(2) notify the company that an additional 15 days will be needed to review the request and make the determination.

(c) If the comptroller fails to notify the certified capital company with respect to the proposed investment within the period specified by Subsection (b), the business in which the company proposes to invest is considered to be a qualified business, an early stage business, or a strategic investment or low-income community business, as appropriate.
Tex. Education Code § 130.196 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 130 / Section 130.196
§ 130.196. RANGER JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.
Status: in_force

The service area of the Ranger Junior College District includes the territory within:

(1) the part of the Ranger Independent School District that is located in Eastland County, except the area that is known as the old Bullock School Land; and

(2) Comanche, Brown, Erath, and Young counties, except for the part of the Graham Independent School District that is located in Young County.
Tex. Occupations Code § 264.012 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 264 / Section 264.012
§ 264.012. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

A proceeding under this subchapter is subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1010.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1010 / Section 1010.111
§ 1010.111. CONTRACT IN NAME OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district shall contract in the name of the district.
Tex. Family Code § 107.0245 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 107 / Section 107.0245
§ 107.0245. AMICUS ATTORNEY; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) To be qualified to serve as an amicus attorney, an individual must:

(1) be an attorney who:

(A) is licensed to practice law in this state and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas;

(B) has practiced law for at least two years; and

(C) is trained in child advocacy or found by the court to have experience equivalent to training in child advocacy;

(2) in the two years preceding the appointment, have completed not less than a total of four hours of continuing legal education in the following subject areas:

(A) the dynamics of family violence;

(B) techniques for interviewing a child in a developmentally appropriate manner; and

(C) alternative dispute resolution; and

(3) if appropriate due to the nature of the appointment, be familiar with the American Bar Association's standards of practice for attorneys who represent children in custody cases.

(b) Continuing legal education described by Subsection (a)(2)(A) must be developed in consultation with a statewide family violence advocacy organization.

(c) The court shall determine whether a prospective amicus attorney meets the qualifications of this section.

(d) On the request of the court, a prospective amicus attorney must demonstrate appropriate knowledge and competence consistent with professional models, standards, and guidelines.
Tex. Government Code § 2260.053 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2260 / Section 2260.053
§ 2260.053. PARTIAL RESOLUTION OF CLAIM.
Status: in_force

(a) If the negotiation under Section 2260.052 results in the resolution of some disputed issues by agreement or in a settlement, the parties shall reduce the agreement or settlement to writing and each party shall sign the agreement or settlement.

(b) A partial settlement or resolution of a claim does not waive a party's rights under this chapter as to the parts of the claim that are not resolved.
Tex. Insurance Code § 562.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 562 / Section 562.053
§ 562.053. FAILURE TO REGISTER OR RENEW REGISTRATION; FALSE REGISTRATION OR RENEWAL STATEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) It is an unfair method of competition or an unfair or deceptive act or practice in the business of discount health care programs to:

(1) fail to register or renew registration as required under Chapter 7001; or

(2) with intent to deceive:

(A) file with the department a false statement in connection with an application for registration as a program operator under Chapter 7001; or

(B) file with the department a false statement in connection with an application for renewal of a registration as a program operator under Chapter 7001.

(b) The commissioner may impose on a person operating a discount health care program for the person's failure to register or renew registration as required under Chapter 7001 any remedy that the commissioner is authorized to impose under Chapter 101 for the unauthorized business of insurance.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9056.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9056 / Section 9056.151
§ 9056.151. TAX METHOD.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation, and taxes imposed by the district shall be on the ad valorem basis.

(b) A hearing on a plan of taxation is not required.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1001.451 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.451
§ 1001.451. DISCIPLINARY POWERS OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

On a determination that a ground for disciplinary action exists under Section 1001.452, the board may:

(1) deny an application for a license;

(2) revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a license;

(3) probate the suspension of a license; or

(4) formally or informally reprimand a license holder.
Tex. Local Government Code § 262.021 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 262 / Section 262.021
§ 262.021. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the County Purchasing Act.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2308.154 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.154
§ 2308.154. PRIVATE PROPERTY TOWING OPERATOR'S LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A private property towing operator's license is required to operate a tow truck permitted under Section 2308.104.

(b) An applicant for a private property towing operator's license must:

(1) hold a valid driver's license issued by a state in the United States; and

(2) be certified by a program approved by the department.

(c) A person holding a license described by this section may work at a vehicle storage facility regulated under Chapter 2303.