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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 222.041 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 222 / Section 222.041
§ 222.041. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of aging and disability services.

(2) "Department" means the Department of Aging and Disability Services.

(3) "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.

(4) "ICF-IID" means the medical assistance program serving individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability who receive care in intermediate care facilities.
Tex. Transportation Code § 547.335 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 547 / Section 547.335
§ 547.335. ALTERNATIVE ROAD LIGHTING EQUIPMENT PERMITTED.
Status: in_force

In lieu of the multiple-beam or single-beam lighting equipment otherwise required by this subchapter, a motor vehicle that is operated at a speed of not more than 20 miles per hour under the conditions specified in Section 547.302(a) may be equipped with two lighted lamps:

(1) mounted on the front of the vehicle; and

(2) capable of revealing a person or vehicle 100 feet ahead.
Tex. Transportation Code § 391.0661 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 391 / Section 391.0661
§ 391.0661. APPLICABILITY OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

In addition to authorizing a person to erect or maintain a commercial sign under this chapter, a license issued under this chapter authorizes a person to erect or maintain an off-premise sign under Chapter 394.
Tex. Government Code § 2256.024 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2256 / Section 2256.024
§ 2256.024. SUBCHAPTER CUMULATIVE.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority granted by this subchapter is in addition to that granted by other law. Except as provided by Subsection (b) and Section 2256.017, this subchapter does not:

(1) prohibit an investment specifically authorized by other law; or

(2) authorize an investment specifically prohibited by other law.

(b) Except with respect to those investing entities described in Subsection (c), a security described in Section 2256.009(b) is not an authorized investment for a state agency, a local government, or another investing entity, notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or other law to the contrary.

(c) Mortgage pass-through certificates and individual mortgage loans that may constitute an investment described in Section 2256.009(b) are authorized investments with respect to the housing bond programs operated by:

(1) the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs or a nonprofit corporation created to act on its behalf;

(2) an entity created under Chapter 392, Local Government Code; or

(3) an entity created under Chapter 394, Local Government Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 842.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 842 / Section 842.052
§ 842.052. MINIMUM MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a group hospital service corporation may be incorporated, the corporation must have collected in advance from at least 500 applicants for membership:

(1) the application fee; and

(2) an amount at least equal to the amount charged by the corporation for one month's premium for coverage.

(b) A group hospital service corporation must maintain a membership of at least 500 as a condition of continued operation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9054.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9054 / Section 9054.0101
§ 9054.0101. ELECTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall hold an election on the uniform election date in November of each even-numbered year to elect the appropriate number of directors.

(b) The district shall contract with the county elections administrator as provided by Subchapter D, Chapter 31, Election Code, to perform all duties and functions of the district in relation to an election of directors.
Tex. Government Code § 815.509 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 815 / Section 815.509
§ 815.509. ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees may establish advisory committees as it considers necessary to assist it in performing its duties. Members of advisory committees established under this section serve at the pleasure of the board.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the board of trustees by rule shall determine the amount and manner of any compensation or expense reimbursement to be paid members of an advisory committee performing service for the retirement system for performing the work of the advisory committee. All compensation and expense reimbursements for an advisory committee established under this section are payable from the expense account.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 1.26 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 1 / Section 1.26
§ 1.26. CONSTRUCTION OF THIS CODE.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this Code shall be liberally construed, so as to attain the objects intended by the Legislature: The prevention, suppression and punishment of crime.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 55.010 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 55 / Section 55.010
§ 55.010. EXEMPTION FROM FRANCHISE TAX.
Status: in_force

An association formed under this chapter is exempt from all franchise or other license taxes, except that:

(1) an association is not exempt from the annual license fee under Section 55.009 of this code; and

(2) an association is exempt from the franchise tax imposed by Chapter 171, Tax Code, only if exempted by that chapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 542.204 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 542 / Section 542.204
§ 542.204. POWERS RELATED TO INTERSECTIONS.
Status: in_force

The Texas Transportation Commission and a local authority may, in a matter of highway or traffic engineering design, consider the separate intersections of divided highways with medians at least 30 feet apart as components of a single intersection.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 211.013 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 211 / Section 211.013
§ 211.013. RECORDS AND REPORTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each owner or operator of a hazardous liquid salt dome storage facility shall maintain records, make reports, and provide any information the commission may require with respect to the construction, operation, or maintenance of the facility. The operator of a hazardous liquid salt dome storage facility shall report or make available for inspection the results of any commission-required test of a safety device installed at the facility to the commission within 10 days after the day of the test.

(b) The commission by rule shall designate the records required to be maintained and the reports required to be filed by the owner or operator and shall provide forms for reports if necessary.

(c) The commission may require the owner or operator of a hazardous liquid salt dome storage facility to prepare a safety procedural manual for the facility. The commission may require the owner or operator to file the manual with the commission for approval or to make the manual available for inspection by an employee or agent of the commission.
Tex. Government Code § 487.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 487 / Section 487.003
§ 487.003. REFERENCE IN LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) A reference in this chapter or other law to the Texas Department of Rural Affairs or the Office of Rural Community Affairs means the office, and a reference in this chapter or other law to the board of the Texas Department of Rural Affairs means the commissioner.

(b) A reference in law to the executive director of the Texas Department of Rural Affairs means the director of the Office of Rural Affairs appointed under Section 12.038, Agriculture Code.
Tex. Labor Code § 406.164 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 406 / Section 406.164
§ 406.164. ELECTIVE COVERAGE OF EMPLOYER AND FAMILY MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who purchases a workers' compensation insurance policy covering farm or ranch employees may cover the person, a partner, a corporate officer, or a family member in that policy. The insurance policy must specifically name the individual to be covered.

(b) The elective coverage continues while the policy is in effect and the named individual is endorsed on the policy.

(c) A member of an employer's family is exempt from coverage under the policy unless an election for that coverage is made under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3858.1522 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3858 / Section 3858.1522
§ 3858.1522. ELECTIONS REGARDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by revenue from any source other than ad valorem taxes.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
Tex. Transportation Code § 551A.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 551A / Section 551A.001
§ 551A.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "All-terrain vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is:

(A) equipped with a seat or seats for the use of:

(i) the rider; and

(ii) a passenger, if the motor vehicle is designed by the manufacturer to transport a passenger;

(B) designed to propel itself with three or more tires in contact with the ground;

(C) designed by the manufacturer for off-highway use;

(D) not designed by the manufacturer primarily for farming or lawn care; and

(E) not more than 50 inches wide.

(1-b) "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.

(1-c) "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

(1-d) "Off-highway vehicle" means:

(A) an all-terrain vehicle or recreational off-highway vehicle;

(B) a sand rail; or

(C) a utility vehicle.

(2) "Beach" means a beach area, publicly or privately owned, that borders the seaward shore of the Gulf of Mexico.

(3) "Sand rail" means a vehicle, as defined by Section 502.001, that:

(A) is designed or built primarily for off-highway use in sandy terrains, including for use on sand dunes;

(B) has a tubular frame, an integrated roll cage, and an engine that is rear-mounted or placed midway between the front and rear axles of the vehicle; and

(C) has a gross vehicle weight, as defined by Section 541.401, of:

(i) not less than 700 pounds; and

(ii) not more than 2,000 pounds.

(4) "Public off-highway vehicle land" means land on which off-highway recreation is authorized under Chapter 29, Parks and Wildlife Code.

(5) "Recreational off-highway vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is:

(A) equipped with a seat or seats for the use of:

(i) the rider; and

(ii) a passenger or passengers, if the vehicle is designed by the manufacturer to transport a passenger or passengers;

(B) designed to propel itself with four or more tires in contact with the ground;

(C) designed by the manufacturer for off-highway use by the operator only; and

(D) not designed by the manufacturer primarily for farming or lawn care.

(6) "Utility vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is not a golf cart, as defined by Section 551.401, or lawn mower and is:

(A) equipped with side-by-side seating for the use of the operator and a passenger;

(B) designed to propel itself with at least four tires in contact with the ground;

(C) designed by the manufacturer for off-highway use only; and

(D) designed by the manufacturer primarily for utility work and not for recreational purposes.
Tex. Education Code § 114.001 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 114 / Section 114.001
§ 114.001. CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE.
Status: in_force

(a) The chiropractic college formerly constituting the Texas Chiropractic College, operated as a nonprofit corporation and transferred to the state pursuant to an Act of the 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999, is a component of the higher education institution to which the Texas Chiropractic College was transferred under that Act and is under the management and control of the governing board of that institution of higher education.

(b) The governing board has the same powers and duties concerning the institution as are conferred on it by law concerning any component institution of the institution of higher education.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1086.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1086 / Section 1086.252
§ 1086.252. TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.

(b) The tax rate for all purposes may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.

(c) In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider the income of the district from sources other than taxation.

(d) An appointed director may not vote on the adoption of the tax rate to be set by the board.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 161.085 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 161 / Section 161.085
§ 161.085. NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each retailer shall notify each individual employed by that retailer who is to be engaged in retail sales of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products that state law:

(1) prohibits the sale or distribution of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products to any person who is younger than 21 years of age as provided by Section 161.082 and that a violation of that section is a Class C misdemeanor; and

(2) requires each person who sells cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products at retail or by vending machine to post a warning notice as provided by Section 161.084, requires each employee to ensure that the appropriate sign is always properly displayed while that employee is exercising the employee's duties, and provides that a violation of Section 161.084 is a Class C misdemeanor.

(b) The notice required by this section must be provided within 72 hours of the date an individual begins to engage in retail sales of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products. The individual shall signify that the individual has received the notice required by this section by signing a form stating that the law has been fully explained, that the individual understands the law, and that the individual, as a condition of employment, agrees to comply with the law.

(c) Each form signed by an individual under this section shall indicate the date of the signature and the current address and social security number of the individual. The retailer shall retain the form signed by each individual employed as a retail sales clerk until the 60th day after the date the individual has left the employer's employ.

(d) A retailer required by this section to notify employees commits an offense if the retailer fails, on demand of a peace officer or an agent of the comptroller, to provide the forms prescribed by this section. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

(e) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (d) to show proof that the employee did complete, sign, and date the forms required by Subsections (b) and (c). Proof must be shown to the comptroller or an agent of the comptroller not later than the seventh day after the date of a demand under Subsection (d).
Tex. Government Code § 571.126 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 571 / Section 571.126
§ 571.126.
Status: in_force

Sec. 571.126. PRELIMINARY REVIEW HEARING: RESOLUTION. (a) As soon as practicable after the completion of a preliminary review hearing, the commission by vote shall issue a decision stating:

(1) whether there is credible evidence for the commission to determine that a violation within the jurisdiction of the commission has occurred and whether the violation is technical or de minimis; or

(2) that there is insufficient evidence for the commission to determine whether a violation within the jurisdiction of the commission has occurred.

(b) If the commission determines that there is credible evidence for the commission to determine that a violation has occurred, the commission shall resolve and settle the complaint or motion to the extent possible. If the commission successfully resolves and settles the complaint or motion, not later than the fifth business day after the date of the final resolution of the complaint or motion, the commission shall send to the complainant, if any, and the respondent a copy of the decision stating the commission's determination and written notice of the resolution and the terms of the resolution. If the commission is unsuccessful in resolving and settling the complaint or motion, the commission shall:

(1) order a formal hearing to be held in accordance with Sections 571.129 through 571.132; and

(2) not later than the fifth business day after the date of the decision, send to the complainant, if any, and the respondent:

(A) a copy of the decision;

(B) written notice of the date, time, and place of the formal hearing;

(C) a statement of the nature of the alleged violation;

(D) a description of the evidence of the alleged violation;

(E) a copy of the complaint or motion;

(F) a copy of the commission's rules of procedure; and

(G) a statement of the rights of the respondent.

(c) If the commission determines that there is credible evidence for the commission to determine that a violation within the jurisdiction of the commission has not occurred, the commission shall:

(1) dismiss the complaint or motion; and

(2) not later than the fifth business day after the date of the dismissal, send to the complainant, if any, and the respondent a copy of the decision stating the commission's determination and written notice of the dismissal and the grounds for dismissal.

(d) If the commission determines that there is insufficient credible evidence for the commission to determine that a violation within the jurisdiction of the commission has occurred, the commission may dismiss the complaint or motion or promptly conduct a formal hearing under Sections 571.129 through 571.132. Not later than the fifth business day after the date of the commission's determination under this subsection, the commission shall send to the complainant, if any, and the respondent a copy of the decision stating the commission's determination and written notice of the grounds for the determination.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1369.263 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1369 / Section 1369.263
§ 1369.263. CONCLUSION OF AUDIT; SUMMARY; PRELIMINARY AUDIT REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) At the conclusion of an on-site audit or a desk audit, the health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager shall:

(1) provide to the pharmacist or pharmacy a summary of the audit findings; and

(2) allow the pharmacist or pharmacy to respond to questions and alleged discrepancies, if any, and comment on and clarify the findings.

(b) Not later than the 60th day after the date the audit is concluded, the health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager shall send by a means that allows tracking of delivery to the pharmacist or pharmacy a preliminary audit report stating the results of the audit and a list identifying documentation, if any, required to resolve discrepancies, if any, found as a result of the audit.

(c) The pharmacist or pharmacy may, by providing documentation or otherwise, challenge a result or remedy a discrepancy stated in the preliminary audit report not later than the 30th day after the date the pharmacist or pharmacy receives the report.

(d) The pharmacist or pharmacy may request an extension to provide documentation supporting a challenge. The request shall be reasonably granted. A health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager that grants an extension is not subject to the deadline to send the final audit report under Section 1369.264.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 101.104 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 101 / Section 101.104
§ 101.104. EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) Neither the existence nor the amount of insurance held by a governmental unit is admissible in the trial of a suit under this chapter.

(b) Neither the existence nor the amount of the insurance is subject to discovery.
Tex. Finance Code § 347.008 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 347 / Section 347.008
§ 347.008. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

Each credit transaction extended to a person who is located in this state at the time the transaction is entered into is subject to this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1901.104 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1901 / Section 1901.104
§ 1901.104. TERMS.
Status: in_force

Board members serve staggered six-year terms.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.0705 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.0705
§ 2306.0705. GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.
Status: in_force

Except as specifically provided by this chapter, the department is subject to the General Appropriations Act.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3966.0205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3966 / Section 3966.0205
§ 3966.0205. INITIAL DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The initial board consists of the following directors:

(b) Of the initial directors, the terms of directors appointed for positions one through three expire June 1, 2021, and the terms of directors appointed for positions four and five expire June 1, 2023.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1030.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1030 / Section 1030.207
§ 1030.207. EXECUTION OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board president shall execute the district's bonds in the district's name.

(b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Tex. Water Code § 5.806 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.806
§ 5.806. DISCIPLINE.
Status: in_force

After notice and an opportunity for hearing, the commission may suspend or revoke the accreditation of an environmental testing laboratory that does not comply with the minimum performance and quality assurance standards established under this subchapter.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 86.016 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 86 / Section 86.016
§ 86.016. DEPOSIT OF FUNDS.
Status: in_force

The proceeds from the sale of marl, sand, gravel, shell, and mudshell shall be deposited in the special game, fish, and water safety account.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3889.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3889 / Section 3889.151
§ 3889.151. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution shall establish the number of signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of the district's money.
Tex. Government Code § 1473.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1473 / Section 1473.004
§ 1473.004. CONTENTS OF ORDER AUTHORIZING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The order of the commissioners court authorizing the issuance of bonds under this subchapter may provide for the flow of funds and the establishment and maintenance of an interest and sinking fund, a reserve fund, or another fund.

(b) The order may:

(1) prohibit the issuance of additional bonds or other obligations payable from the pledged revenue; or

(2) reserve the right of the commissioners court to issue additional bonds payable from the pledged revenue that are on a parity with or subordinate to the lien and pledge on the revenue that supports the bonds issued under the order.

(c) The commissioners court may include in the order any other provision or covenant, including a covenant with respect to the bonds, the pledge of revenue, or the operation or maintenance of the library building.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 173.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 173 / Section 173.002
§ 173.002. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to:

(1) human fetal tissue obtained for diagnostic or pathological testing;

(2) human fetal tissue obtained for a criminal investigation;

(3) human fetal tissue or human tissue obtained during pregnancy or at delivery of a child, provided the tissue is obtained by an accredited public or private institution of higher education for use in research approved by an institutional review board or another appropriate board, committee, or body charged with oversight applicable to the research; or

(4) cell lines derived from human fetal tissue or human tissue existing on September 1, 2017, that are used by an accredited public or private institution of higher education in research approved by an institutional review board or another appropriate board, committee, or body charged with oversight applicable to the research.