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Tex. Occupations Code § 2307.002 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2307 / Section 2307.002
§ 2307.002. INSURER INTERESTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this section, an insurer may not own or acquire an interest in a repair facility.

(b) An insurer that owns an interest in a tied repair facility that was open for business, or on which construction had commenced, on April 15, 2003, may maintain that ownership interest and may operate that facility.

(c) An insurer may relocate a tied repair facility described by Subsection (b), but may not obtain an ownership interest in any additional facility not described by Subsection (b).

(d) Subsections (b) and (c) are applicable to an insurer only if the insurer and its tied repair facility are otherwise in compliance with this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8334.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8334 / Section 8334.151
§ 8334.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 8334.153.

(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 impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Insurance Code § 887.705 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 887 / Section 887.705
§ 887.705. OTHER VIOLATIONS; CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A director, officer, agent, employee, attorney at law, or attorney in fact of an association or other person commits an offense if the person violates a provision of this chapter other than Section 887.701, 887.702, 887.703, or 887.704.

(b) An offense under this section is punishable by:

(1) a fine not to exceed $500;

(2) confinement in jail for a term not to exceed six months; or

(3) both the fine and confinement.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 46B.117 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 46B / Section 46B.117
§ 46B.117. DISPOSITION ON DETERMINATION OF INCOMPETENCY.
Status: in_force

If a defendant under order of commitment to a facility or outpatient treatment program is found to not have been restored to competency to stand trial, the court shall remand the defendant pursuant to that order of commitment, and, if applicable, order the defendant placed in the custody of the sheriff or the sheriff's designee for transportation back to the facility or outpatient treatment program.
Tex. Local Government Code § 501.209 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 501 / Section 501.209
§ 501.209. TRUST AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds issued under this subtitle may be secured by a trust agreement between the corporation and a trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company. The trust company or bank may be located in or outside of this state.

(b) The trust agreement may:

(1) pledge or assign the lease, sale, or loan revenues to be received with respect to a project from a lessee, purchaser, or borrower for the payment of the principal of and interest and any premium on the bonds as the bonds become due and payable;

(2) provide for the creation and maintenance of reserves for a purpose described by Subdivision (1);

(3) state the rights and remedies of the bondholders and the trustee;

(4) restrict the individual right of action by bondholders in a manner that is customary in trust agreements or trust indentures securing bonds and debentures of private corporations; and

(5) include any additional provision that the corporation considers reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders.

(c) The trust agreement or a resolution approving the issuance of the bonds may provide for the protection and enforcement of the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants providing the duties relating to:

(1) the acquisition of property and the construction, improvement, maintenance, repair, operation, and insurance of the project in connection with which the bonds are authorized; and

(2) the custody, protection, and application of all money.

(d) A bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of this state that acts as depository of the bond proceeds or of revenues may furnish indemnifying bonds or pledge securities as required by the corporation.

(e) All expenses incurred in carrying out the trust agreement may be treated as a part of the cost of operating the project.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18B.358 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18B / Section 18B.358
§ 18B.358. WARRANT ISSUED IN ANOTHER STATE.
Status: in_force

Any domestic entity that provides electronic communications services or remote computing services to the public shall comply with a warrant issued in another state and seeking information described by Article 18B.354(a), if the warrant is served on the entity in a manner equivalent to the service of process requirements provided by Article 18B.355(b).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3894.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3894 / Section 3894.151
§ 3894.151. GENERAL POWERS REGARDING FINANCIAL MATTERS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 3894.161, the district may:

(1) impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district, including industrial, commercial, and residential property, to pay for an improvement project;

(2) impose an assessment on property in the district in the manner provided for:

(A) a district under Subchapter F, Chapter 375, Local Government Code; or

(B) a municipality or county under Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code;

(3) provide or secure the payment or repayment of the costs and expenses of the establishment, administration, and operation of the district and the district's costs or share of the costs or revenue of an improvement project or district contractual obligation or indebtedness by or through:

(A) a lease, installment purchase contract, or other agreement with any person;

(B) the imposition of a tax, assessment, user fee, concession fee, or rental charge; or

(C) any other revenue or resource of the district;

(4) establish user charges related to the operation of storm-water facilities, including the regulation of storm water for the protection of water quality in the district;

(5) establish user charges for the use of nonpotable water for irrigation purposes, subject to the approval of the governing body of the city;

(6) undertake separately or jointly with other persons, including the city or Dallas County, all or part of the cost of an improvement project, including an improvement project:

(A) for improving, enhancing, and supporting public safety and security, fire protection and emergency medical services, and law enforcement in and adjacent to the district; or

(B) that confers a general benefit on the entire district or a special benefit on a definable part of the district; and

(7) enter into a tax abatement agreement in accordance with the general laws of this state authorizing and applicable to tax abatement agreements by municipalities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8013.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8013 / Section 8013.156
§ 8013.156. TAX OR BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

Before a new district created by the division of the district may impose a sales and use tax or an operation and maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the new district must hold an election as required by this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11005.256 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11005 / Section 11005.256
§ 11005.256. BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) If bonds are issued payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall annually impose a tax on the taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds when due.

(b) The district may adopt the rate of a tax imposed under Subsection (a) for any year after giving consideration to the money received from the pledged revenue that may be available for payment of principal and interest, to the extent and in the manner permitted by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
Tex. Utilities Code § 161.074 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 161 / Section 161.074
§ 161.074. QUORUM OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the directors is a quorum unless the articles of incorporation or the bylaws provide that a greater number of the directors is a quorum.

(b) A majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present may exercise the board's authority unless the articles of incorporation or the bylaws require a greater number of directors to exercise the board's authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1022.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1022 / Section 1022.152
§ 1022.152. NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget.

(b) At least 10 days before the date of the hearing, notice of the hearing shall be published one time in a newspaper or newspapers that individually or collectively have general circulation in the district.

(c) Any property taxpayer of the district is entitled to be present and participate at the hearing.

(d) At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall adopt a budget by acting on the budget proposed by the district administrator. The board may make any changes in the proposed budget that the board judges to be in the interests of the taxpayers and that the law warrants.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1367.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1367 / Section 1367.052
§ 1367.052. EXCEPTION.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to:

(1) a plan that provides coverage:

(A) only for a specified disease or for another limited benefit;

(B) only for accidental death or dismemberment;

(C) for wages or payments in lieu of wages for a period during which an employee is absent from work because of sickness or injury;

(D) as a supplement to a liability insurance policy;

(E) for credit insurance;

(F) only for dental or vision care; or

(G) only for indemnity for hospital confinement;

(2) a small employer health benefit plan written under Chapter 1501;

(3) a Medicare supplemental policy as defined by Section 1882(g)(1), Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1395ss);

(4) a workers' compensation insurance policy;

(5) medical payment insurance coverage provided under a motor vehicle insurance policy; or

(6) a long-term care insurance policy, including a nursing home fixed indemnity policy, unless the commissioner determines that the policy provides benefit coverage so comprehensive that the policy is a health benefit plan as described by Section 1367.051.
Tex. Government Code § 1477.251 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1477 / Section 1477.251
§ 1477.251. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a county with a population of 500,000 or more.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.008 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.008
§ 504.008. SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall prepare the designs and specifications of specialty license plates.

(b) Any motor vehicle other than a vehicle manufactured for off-highway use only is eligible to be issued specialty license plates, provided that the department may vary the design of a license plate to accommodate or reflect its use on a motor vehicle other than a passenger car or light truck.

(c) An application for specialty license plates must be submitted in the manner specified by the department, provided that if issuance of a specialty license plate is limited to particular persons or motor vehicles, the application must be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the department that the applicant or the applicant's vehicle is eligible.

(d) Each fee described by this chapter is an annual fee, provided that the department may prorate the fee for a specialty license plate fee on a monthly basis to align the license plate fee to the registration month for the motor vehicle for which the license plate was issued, and if a fee is prorated the allocation of the fee by this chapter to an account or fund shall be prorated in proportion.

(e) The director or the director's designee may refuse to issue a specialty license plate with a design or alphanumeric pattern that the director or designee considers potentially objectionable to one or more members of the public and the director or designee's refusal may not be overturned in the absence of an abuse of discretion.

(f) For each specialty license plate that is issued by a county assessor-collector and for which the department is allocated a portion of the fee for administrative costs, the department shall credit 50 cents from its administrative costs to the county treasurer of the applicable county, who shall credit the money to the general fund of the county to defray the costs to the county of administering this chapter.

(g) If the owner of a motor vehicle for which a specialty license plate is issued disposes of the vehicle or for any reason ceases to be eligible for that specialty license plate, the owner shall return the specialty license plate to the department.

(h) A person who is issued a specialty license plate may not transfer the plate to another person or vehicle unless the department approves the transfer.
Tex. Local Government Code § 351.253 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 351 / Section 351.253
§ 351.253. PRESIDING OFFICER.
Status: in_force

The response team shall elect a presiding officer from among its members.
Tex. Estates Code § 1151.251 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1151 / Section 1151.251
§ 1151.251. POWERS AND DUTIES OF GUARDIAN APPOINTED AS NECESSARY FOR WARD TO RECEIVE GOVERNMENT FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A guardian of the person for whom it is necessary to have a guardian appointed to receive funds from a governmental source may:

(1) administer only:

(A) the funds received from the governmental source;

(B) all earnings, interest, or profits derived from the funds; and

(C) all property acquired with the funds; and

(2) receive the funds and pay the expenses of administering the guardianship and the expenses for the support, maintenance, or education of the ward or the ward's dependents.

(b) Expenditures under Subsection (a)(2) for the support, maintenance, or education of the ward or the ward's dependents may not exceed $12,000 during any 12-month period without the court's approval.
Tex. Government Code § 662.0072 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 662 / Section 662.0072
§ 662.0072.
Status: in_force

Sec. 662.0072. TRANSFERRING EMPLOYEE: PAYMENT FOR HOLIDAY. If a state or national holiday occurs between the dates that a state employee separates from one state agency and begins employment with another state agency or an institution of higher education without a break in service, the agency or institution of higher education to which the employee transfers is responsible for paying the employee for the holiday regardless of whether the agency or institution of higher education that receives the new employee recognizes the holiday.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 771.053 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 771 / Section 771.053
§ 771.053. STATEWIDE LIMITATION ON LIABILITY OF SERVICE PROVIDERS AND CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A service provider of communications service involved in providing 9-1-1 service, a manufacturer of equipment used in providing 9-1-1 service, a developer of software used in providing 9-1-1 service, a third party or other entity involved in providing 9-1-1 service, or an officer, director, or employee of the service provider, manufacturer, developer, third party, or other entity involved in providing 9-1-1 service is not liable for any claim, damage, or loss arising from the provision of 9-1-1 service unless the act or omission proximately causing the claim, damage, or loss constitutes gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.

(b) A member of the commission or of the governing body of a public agency is not liable for any claim, damage, or loss arising from the provision of 9-1-1 service unless the act or omission causing the claim, damage, or loss violates a statute or ordinance applicable to the action.

(c) This section shall be interpreted to provide protection relating to confidentiality and immunity and protection from liability with at least the same scope and to at least the same extent as described by federal law, including 47 U.S.C. Section 615a and 47 U.S.C. Section 1472.
Tex. Local Government Code § 382.055 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 382 / Section 382.055
§ 382.055. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section, "performs the duties of a director" means substantial performance of the management of the district's business, including participation in board and committee meetings and other activities involving the substantive deliberation of district business and in pertinent educational programs, but does not include routine or ministerial activities such as the execution of documents or self-preparation for meetings.

(b) A county is authorized to compensate the directors when they perform the duties of a director. The county shall compensate a director not more than $50 a day for each day that the director performs the duties of a director.
Tex. Government Code § 815.510 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 815 / Section 815.510
§ 815.510. ANNUAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) The Employees Retirement System of Texas shall submit a report not later than the 25th day of the month following the end of each fiscal year to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, the executive director of the State Pension Review Board, the appropriate oversight committees of the house and senate, and the Legislative Budget Board. The report shall include the following:

(1) the current end-of-fiscal-year market value of the trust fund;

(2) the asset allocations of the trust fund expressed in percentages of stocks, fixed income, cash, or other financial investments; and

(3) the investment performance of the trust fund utilizing accepted industry measurement standards.

(b) The report required by this section is the only periodic report of investments required to be made by the retirement system other than a report required by Section 815.108 or the General Appropriations Act.
Tex. Government Code § 824.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 824 / Section 824.005
§ 824.005. REVOCATION OF RETIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who has retired under the retirement system may revoke that retirement by filing with the system a written revocation in a form prescribed by the system. For a revocation to be effective, the retirement system must receive the written revocation before the later of the due date for the first payment of the annuity or the date on which the retirement system makes the first payment. After the later of those dates, a retiree may not revoke the retirement. For purposes of this subtitle, the retirement system makes a payment by depositing a check in the mail or sending payment by electronic fund transfer.

(b) A person who has retired under the retirement system revokes that retirement if the person becomes employed in any position in a public school during the first month following that person's effective date of retirement, or during the first two months following an effective date of retirement established by reliance on Section 824.002(d), and must return any retirement benefits received under the original retirement.

(c) A person who revokes a retirement under this section is restored to membership in the retirement system as if that person had never retired.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 122.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 122 / Section 122.006
§ 122.006. POWERS OF HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITIES.
Status: in_force

A home-rule municipality may:

(1) adopt rules to protect the health of persons in the municipality, including quarantine rules to protect the residents against communicable disease; and

(2) provide for the establishment of quarantine stations, emergency hospitals, and other hospitals.
Tex. Education Code § 56.242 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 56 / Section 56.242
§ 56.242. STUDENT ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The Student Endowment Scholarship and Internship Program is an optional state grant program for all general academic teaching institutions.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8065.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8065 / Section 8065.0202
§ 8065.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Jesus Espinoza;

(2) Norman E. Gutierrez;

(3) John D. Eckstrum;

(4) Tommy Nichol; and

(5) Blake Cogdell.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8065.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8065.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8065.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Transportation Code § 451.553 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 451 / Section 451.553
§ 451.553. ADDITION OF COUNTY AREA BY ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The territory of a part of a county that is not a part of an authority and that is designated by the commissioners court of the county may be added to an authority if:

(1) any part of the county is located in the authority or any part of an adjacent county is located in the authority;

(2) the commissioners court orders an election in the designated area under this section on whether the area should be added to the authority; and

(3) a majority of the votes received in the election favor the measure.

(b) In designating an area under this section, the commissioners court may not, to the extent practicable, divide a county election precinct.

(c) The commissioners court shall certify to the authority the result of an election in which the addition is approved.
Tex. Water Code § 60.349 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 60 / Section 60.349
§ 60.349. EFFECT OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be wholly sufficient authority within itself for the issuance of the bonds and the performance of the other acts and procedures authorized by it, without reference to any other laws, or any restrictions or limitations contained therein, except as specifically provided in this subchapter. When any bonds are being issued under this subchapter, then to the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between any provisions this subchapter shall prevail and control; provided, that any issuer shall have the right to use the provisions of any other laws, not in conflict with the provisions of this subchapter, to the extent convenient or necessary to carry out any power or authority, express or implied, granted by this subchapter.