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Tex. Agriculture Code § 147.023 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 147 / Section 147.023
§ 147.023. AMOUNT OF BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, the amount of each commission merchant's bond must be equal to the nearest multiple of $1,000 that is more than twice the average amount of the commission merchant's sales and purchases of livestock on a business day during the preceding year or portion of a year in which the person engaged in business as a commission merchant. The average amount of sales and purchases for one day is determined by dividing the total sales and purchases for the preceding year by 308, regardless of the actual number of business days.

(b) A bond may not be in an amount less than $2,000.

(c) If the amount equal to twice the average sales and purchases of a commission merchant on a business day exceeds $50,000, the bond must be in an amount equal to $50,000 plus 10 percent of the amount of sales and purchases in excess of $50,000.

(d) If prior to filing bond a person has no previous sales and purchases on which to determine the amount of the bond, the bond must be in an amount adequate to cover the probable volume of business to be done by that person, as determined by the county judge of the county of the commission merchant's principal place of business. After that person has engaged in business as a commission merchant for one year, the amount of the bond shall be determined as otherwise provided by this section.

(e) If in the judgment of the county judge the condition of the business of a livestock commission merchant renders the bond inadequate, the county judge shall notify the livestock commission merchant and the commission merchant shall increase the bond to an amount determined adequate by the county judge.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 601.055 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 601 / Section 601.055
§ 601.055. ALTERNATIVE NOTICE AUTHORIZED FOR CERTAIN CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS.
Status: in_force

A consumer transaction in which the contract price does not exceed $200 complies with the notice requirements of Sections 601.052 and 601.053 if:

(1) the consumer may at any time cancel the order, refuse to accept delivery of the goods without incurring any obligation to pay for the goods, or return the goods to the merchant and receive a full refund of the amount the consumer has paid; and

(2) the consumer's right to cancel the order, refuse delivery, or return the goods without obligation or charge at any time is clearly and conspicuously stated on the face or reverse side of the sales ticket.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3893.212 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3893 / Section 3893.212
§ 3893.212. POWERS OF MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS AND DESIGNATED PROPERTY; TAXES; BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district has the powers of a municipal utility district under Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, including the power to:

(1) implement a plan;

(2) issue bonds; and

(3) impose a tax in a defined area established under that subchapter.

(b) The district may exercise the powers described by Subsection (a) regardless of whether the district is composed of the minimum number of acres provided by Section 54.801, Water Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2308.454 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.454
§ 2308.454. NOTICE TO VEHICLE OWNER OR OPERATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) If before a hearing held under this chapter the owner or operator of a vehicle pays the costs of the vehicle's removal or storage, the towing company or vehicle storage facility that received the payment shall at the time of payment give the owner or operator written notice of the person's rights under this chapter.

(b) The operator of a vehicle storage facility that sends a notice under Subchapter D, Chapter 2303, shall include with that notice a notice of the person's rights under this chapter.

(c) If before a hearing held under this chapter the owner or operator of a vehicle pays the costs for removal of a boot, the booting company shall at the time of payment give the owner or operator written notice of the person's rights under this chapter.

(d) The booting operator that places a notice on a booted vehicle under Section 2308.257 shall include with that notice a notice of the person's rights under this chapter.

(e) If the towing company or vehicle storage facility that received the payment fails to furnish to the owner or operator of the vehicle the name, address, and telephone number of the parking facility owner or law enforcement agency that authorized the removal of the vehicle, the towing company or vehicle storage facility that received the payment is liable if the court, after a hearing, does not find probable cause for the removal and storage of the vehicle.
Tex. Government Code § 2304.081 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2304 / Section 2304.081
§ 2304.081. CONTRACT FOR SERVICING LOAN.
Status: in_force

A local government may contract with any entity for the servicing of a housing rehabilitation loan approved by the local government.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1089.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1089 / Section 1089.106
§ 1089.106. MOBILE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE.
Status: in_force

The district may operate or provide for the operation of a mobile emergency medical service.
Tex. Finance Code § 187.301 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 187 / Section 187.301
§ 187.301. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS; FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) To carry out the purposes of this subtitle, the banking commissioner may:

(1) enter into cooperative, coordinating, or information sharing agreements with another supervisory agency or an organization affiliated with or representing one or more supervisory agencies;

(2) with respect to periodic examination or other supervision or investigation, accept reports of examination or investigation by, and reports submitted to, another supervisory agency in lieu of conducting examinations or investigations or receiving reports as might otherwise be required or permissible under this subtitle;

(3) enter into contracts with another supervisory agency having concurrent regulatory or supervisory jurisdiction to engage the services of the agency for reasonable compensation to assist with the banking commissioner's performance of official duties under this subtitle or other law, or to provide services to the agency for reasonable compensation in connection with the agency's performance of official duties under law, except that Chapter 2254, Government Code, does not apply to those contracts;

(4) enter into joint examinations or joint enforcement actions with another supervisory agency having concurrent regulatory or supervisory jurisdiction, except that the banking commissioner may independently take action under Section 187.305 if the banking commissioner determines that the action is necessary to carry out the banking commissioner's responsibilities under this subtitle or to enforce compliance with the laws of this state; and

(5) assess supervisory and examination fees to be paid by an out-of-state trust company that maintains one or more offices in this state in connection with the banking commissioner's performance of duties under this subtitle.

(b) Supervisory or examination fees assessed by the banking commissioner in accordance with this subtitle may be shared with another supervisory agency or an organization affiliated with or representing one or more supervisory agencies in accordance with an agreement between the banking commissioner and the agency or organization. The banking commissioner may also receive a portion of supervisory or examination fees assessed by another supervisory agency in accordance with an agreement between the banking commissioner and the agency.
Tex. Water Code § 65.011 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 65 / Section 65.011
§ 65.011. CREATION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

A special utility district may be created under and subject to the authority, conditions, and restrictions of, and is considered a conservation and reclamation district under Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 751.009 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 751 / Section 751.009
§ 751.009. CONTRIBUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The office may accept contributions that the office determines will further the objectives of the office.

(b) A contribution may not be used to pay any part of the compensation of a person who is an officer or employee of the office on the date the office receives the contribution.
Tex. Transportation Code § 452.402 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 452 / Section 452.402
§ 452.402.
Status: in_force

Sec. 452.402. RATE INCREASE: SALES AND USE TAX. The executive committee may not increase the tax rate to a rate higher than the rate approved by the voters at the confirmation election without first receiving a majority vote in favor of the increase at an authority-wide election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1003.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1003 / Section 1003.202
§ 1003.202. TAXES TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall impose an ad valorem tax in an amount sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the general obligation bonds as they mature.

(b) The tax required by this section together with any other tax the district imposes in any year may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 assessed value of the property according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1003.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1003 / Section 1003.203
§ 1003.203. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) The board may call an election on its own motion and must specify:

(1) the place or places where the election will be held;

(2) the presiding election officers;

(3) the purpose for which the bonds are to be issued;

(4) the amount of the bonds;

(5) the maximum interest rate of the bonds; and

(6) the maximum maturity of the bonds, which may not exceed 40 years from the date of issuance.

(c) Notice of a bond election shall be given by publishing a substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks before the date of the election. The first publication must occur not later than the 21st day before the date set for the election.

(d) The district shall pay the costs of the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8019.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8019 / Section 8019.0305
§ 8019.0305. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Tax Code § 191.086 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 191 / Section 191.086
§ 191.086. PENALTY.
Status: in_force

A person who violates this subchapter forfeits and shall pay to the state a penalty of not less than $25 nor more than $500. A separate offense is committed each day on which a violation occurs.
Tex. Transportation Code § 81.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 81 / Section 81.002
§ 81.002. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

In this title, a reference to a railroad company includes:

(1) a railroad incorporated before September 1, 2007, under former Title 112, Revised Statutes; or

(2) any other legal entity operating a railroad, including an entity organized under the Texas Business Corporation Act or the Texas Corporation Law provisions of the Business Organizations Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1076.059 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1076 / Section 1076.059
§ 1076.059. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall:

(1) supervise the work and activities of the district; and

(2) direct the affairs of the district.
Tex. Government Code § 481.0045 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 481 / Section 481.0045
§ 481.0045. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION POLICY.
Status: in_force

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

(1) negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008 for the adoption of office rules; and

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

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

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

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

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

(3) collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures, as implemented by the office.
Tex. Government Code § 525.0206 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 525 / Section 525.0206
§ 525.0206.
Status: in_force

Sec. 525.0206. HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE SYSTEM STAGE TWO: EXPANSION. (a) In stage two of implementing the health information exchange system and based on feedback provided by interested parties, the commission may expand the system by:

(1) providing an electronic health record for each child health plan program enrollee;

(2) including state laboratory results information in an electronic health record, including the results of newborn screenings and tests conducted under the Texas Health Steps program, based on the system developed for the health passport under Section 266.006, Family Code;

(3) improving electronic health record data-gathering capabilities to allow the record to include basic health and clinical information as the executive commissioner determines in addition to available claims information;

(4) using evidence-based technology tools to create a unique health profile to alert health care providers regarding the need for additional care, education, counseling, or health management activities for specific patients; and

(5) continuing to enhance the electronic health record created for each Medicaid recipient as technology becomes available and interoperability capabilities improve.

(b) In expanding the health information exchange system, the commission shall collaborate with, and accept recommendations from, physicians and other stakeholders to ensure that electronic health records provided under this section support health information exchange with electronic medical records systems physicians use in the public and private sectors.
Tex. Local Government Code § 231.226 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 231 / Section 231.226
§ 231.226. PROCEDURE GOVERNING ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A development regulation adopted under this subchapter is not effective until it is adopted by the commissioners court after a public hearing. Before the 15th day before the date of the hearing, the commissioners court must publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the county.

(b) The commissioners court may establish or amend a development regulation only by an order passed by a majority vote of the full membership of the court.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 62.009 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 62 / Section 62.009
§ 62.009. SEED AND PLANTS FROM OUTSIDE THE STATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may adopt rules, including testing requirements and standards, which must be met before seed or plants represented to be of a certified class may be shipped into the state for distribution in the state. The rules adopted shall be designed to ensure buyers in the state of having available certified seed and plants of known origin, genetic purity, and identity and shall correspond to appropriate rules used in certifying seed and plants produced in Texas.

(b) The department may require inspections of seed and plants represented to be of a certified class and shipped into the state for distribution in the state and may collect fees to cover costs of inspection, as determined by the department. The department may require inspection fee payment before distribution in the state.

(c) A person may not distribute in this state seed or plants represented to be of a certified class and shipped into the state for distribution in the state, unless the person has first complied with any rules, including testing requirements, adopted by the department for seed or plants shipped into the state.

(d) A person may not sell or offer for sale in this state seed or plants represented to be of a certified class and shipped into the state for distribution in the state, unless the seed or plants have been certified by an official certifying agency in the state, province, or country of origin or have been certified by the department.

(e) Seed or plants shipped into the state for distribution in the state which are represented to be of a certified class and which are found by the department after investigation to violate the requirements of this section are restricted from distribution. In addition, the department may order the seed or plants in violation confiscated and retained under general supervision of the department. An owner or consignee of restricted or confiscated seed or plants may appeal the order by filing an appeal within 10 days of the order. Appeal is in the county court of the county where the seed or plants are restricted or were confiscated. The appeal in county court is by trial de novo. If no appeal is filed as provided in this section or if after an appeal in county court, the department's action is not reversed, the department may destroy confiscated seed or plants.
Tex. Labor Code § 351.001 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 351 / Section 351.001
§ 351.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle:

(1) "Department" means the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.

(2) "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1004.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1004 / Section 1004.004
§ 1004.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1.03, Chapter 137, Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987, as that territory may have been modified under other law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8002A.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8002A / Section 8002A.0305
§ 8002A.0305. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9051.256 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9051 / Section 9051.256
§ 9051.256. ELECTION NOT REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN BONDS.
Status: in_force

Bonds payable solely from the district's net revenue, from the proceeds of any water contract, or from any source other than ad valorem taxes may be issued pursuant to a board resolution without a hearing or election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3916.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3916 / Section 3916.054
§ 3916.054. DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

Section 49.052, Water Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 32.017 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 32 / Section 32.017
§ 32.017. RECORDS.
Status: repealed

(a) The department shall require each provider receiving reimbursement under this chapter to maintain records and information for each applicant for or recipient of services.

(b) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules relating to the information a provider is required to report to the department and shall adopt procedures to prevent unnecessary and duplicative reporting of data.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083, Sec. 25(79), eff. June 17, 2011.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083, Sec. 25(79), eff. June 17, 2011.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083, Sec. 25(79), eff. June 17, 2011.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1001.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.107
§ 1001.107. ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS; PRICING.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the first day of each fiscal year, the board shall adopt requirements for the district to use in determining whether a person is eligible for hospital, medical, or health care assistance from the district.

(b) The board shall determine the price charged for district services and products and for the use of district facilities.

(c) The board may use the pricing methods the board considers advisable, including discount and per diem pricing.

(d) The board shall adopt an application procedure specifying the documentation required to support an application for assistance.
Tex. Government Code § 43.161 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 43 / Section 43.161
§ 43.161.
Status: in_force

Sec. 43.161. 156TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT. The voters of Bee, Live Oak, and McMullen counties elect a district attorney for the 156th Judicial District who represents the state in that district court only in those counties. In addition to exercising the duties and authority conferred on district attorneys by general law, the district attorney shall also represent the state in all criminal cases in the district courts in those counties.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1107.055 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1107 / Section 1107.055
§ 1107.055. INTEREST RATE.
Status: in_force

The interest rate used in determining minimum nonforfeiture amounts shall be an annual rate of interest determined as the lesser of three percent per annum and the following, which must be specified in the contract if the interest rate will be redetermined:

(1) the five-year Constant Maturity Treasury Rate reported by the Federal Reserve as of a date, or average over a period, rounded to the nearest 1/20th of one percent, specified in the contract no longer than 15 months prior to the contract issue date or redetermination date under Subdivision (4);

(2) reduced by 125 basis points;

(3) where the resulting interest rate is not less than 0.15 percent; and

(4) the interest rate shall apply for an initial period and may be redetermined for additional periods. The redetermination date, basis, and period, if any, shall be stated in the contract. As used in this section, basis is the date, or average over a specified period, which produces the five-year Constant Maturity Treasury Rate to be used at each redetermination date.
Tex. Government Code § 501.0921 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 501 / Section 501.0921
§ 501.0921. RISK AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall adopt a standardized instrument to assess, based on criminogenic factors, the risks and needs of each offender within the adult criminal justice system.

(b) The department shall make the risk and needs assessment instrument available for use by each community supervision and corrections department established under Chapter 76.

(c) The department and the Windham School District shall jointly determine the duties of each entity with respect to implementing the risk and needs assessment instrument in order to efficiently use existing assessment processes.
Tex. Insurance Code § 524.059 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 524 / Section 524.059
§ 524.059. SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

The division may provide support and assistance to individuals and organizations seeking to develop community-based health coverage plans for uninsured individuals.