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Tex. Occupations Code § 2002.054 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2002 / Section 2002.054
§ 2002.054. RESTRICTIONS ON RAFFLE PROMOTION AND TICKET SALES.
Status: in_force

(a) The organization may not:

(1) directly or indirectly, by the use of paid advertising, promote a raffle through a medium of mass communication, including television, radio, or newspaper;

(2) promote or advertise a raffle statewide, other than on the organization's Internet website or through a publication or solicitation, including a newsletter, social media, or electronic mail, provided only to previously identified supporters of the organization; or

(3) sell or offer to sell tickets for a raffle statewide.

(b) Except as provided by this subsection, the organization may not compensate a person directly or indirectly for organizing or conducting a raffle or for selling or offering to sell tickets to a raffle. A member of the organization who is employed by the organization may organize and conduct a raffle, but the member's work organizing or conducting a raffle may not be more than a de minimis portion of the member's employment with the organization.

(c) Except as provided by Section 2002.0541, the organization may not permit a person who is not authorized by the organization to sell or offer to sell raffle tickets.
Tex. Transportation Code § 252.205 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 252 / Section 252.205
§ 252.205. POWERS AND DUTIES OF ROAD SUPERINTENDENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the orders of the commissioners court, a road superintendent has general supervision over the public roads in the road superintendent's county or precinct and the county inmates working on the roads.

(b) A road superintendent shall:

(1) perform the duties of supervisor imposed on the county commissioners in counties not adopting this subchapter;

(2) direct the laying out, constructing, changing, and repairing of roads and the building of bridges in the road superintendent's county or precinct, except where otherwise contracted;

(3) take charge of and be responsible for the safekeeping of the tools, machinery, and vehicles placed under the road superintendent's control by the commissioners court, execute a receipt for an item described by this subdivision, and file the receipt with the county clerk;

(4) ensure that the roads and bridges in the road superintendent's county or precinct are kept in good repair;

(5) under the direction of the commissioners court, establish and carry out a system of working on, grading, and draining the public roads in the road superintendent's county or precinct;

(6) employ a sufficient force to enable the road superintendent to do the necessary work in the road superintendent's county or precinct, giving due regard to the condition of the county road and bridge fund and the work to be done;

(7) buy or hire tools, machinery, and vehicles as directed by the commissioners court;

(8) work on the roads in the manner directed by the commissioners court;

(9) perform any other service required by the commissioners court; and

(10) on leaving office, deliver all money and other property to the person the commissioners court directs.

(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the commissioners court may employ a person to supervise the inmates and direct the work to be done by them.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 3.411 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 3 / Section 3.411
§ 3.411. REFUSAL TO PAY CASHIER'S CHECKS, TELLER'S CHECKS, AND CERTIFIED CHECKS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "obligated bank" means the acceptor of a certified check or the issuer of a cashier's check or teller's check bought from the issuer.

(b) If the obligated bank wrongfully (i) refuses to pay a cashier's check or certified check, (ii) stops payment of a teller's check, or (iii) refuses to pay a dishonored teller's check, the person asserting the right to enforce the check is entitled to compensation for expenses and loss of interest resulting from the nonpayment and may recover consequential damages if the obligated bank refuses to pay after receiving notice of particular circumstances giving rise to the damages.

(c) Expenses or consequential damages under Subsection (b) are not recoverable if the refusal of the obligated bank to pay occurs because:

(1) the obligated bank suspends payments;

(2) the obligated bank asserts a claim or defense of the bank that it has reasonable grounds to believe is available against the person entitled to enforce the instrument;

(3) the obligated bank has a reasonable doubt whether the person demanding payment is the person entitled to enforce the instrument; or

(4) payment is prohibited by law.
Tex. Election Code § 501.022 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 501 / Section 501.022
§ 501.022. QUALIFICATIONS FOR NEW POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TO HOLD ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A political subdivision must have been in existence for at least 18 months before a local option election to legalize or prohibit the sale of liquor in the political subdivision may be held.

(b) The political subdivision must include substantially all the area encompassed by the political subdivision at the time of its creation and may include any other area subsequently annexed by or added to the political subdivision.

(c) This section does not apply to a municipality incorporated before December 1, 1971.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3798.008 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3798 / Section 3798.008
§ 3798.008. CONFLICTS OF LAW.
Status: in_force

This chapter prevails over any provision of Chapter 375, Local Government Code, that is in conflict or inconsistent with this chapter.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 65.007 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 65 / Section 65.007
§ 65.007. INFORMATION PROVIDED ON REQUEST OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL OR PROSECUTOR; ALERT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall establish a procedure by which a peace officer, criminal justice official, or employee of a law enforcement agency who provides the department with a driver's license number, personal identification certificate number, or license plate number is automatically provided information as to whether the person is required to register under this chapter or whether the license plate number is entered in the computerized central database under Article 65.006.

(b) The department shall establish an alert flag on the criminal history record information of each person who is required to register under this chapter that would be visible and accessible to a peace officer, criminal justice official, or employee of a law enforcement agency while in the performance of the officer's, official's, or employee's official duties.
Tex. Transportation Code § 501.053 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 501 / Section 501.053
§ 501.053. FILING OF BOND AS ALTERNATIVE TO HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) As an alternative to the procedure provided by Section 501.052, the person may obtain a title by filing a bond with the department if the vehicle is in the possession of the applicant and:

(1) there is no security interest on the vehicle;

(2) any lien on the vehicle is at least 10 years old; or

(3) the person provides a release of all liens with bond.

(b) The bond must be:

(1) in the manner prescribed by the department;

(2) executed by the applicant;

(3) issued by a person authorized to conduct a surety business in this state;

(4) in an amount equal to one and one-half times the value of the vehicle as determined by the department, which may set an appraisal system by rule if it is unable to determine that value; and

(5) conditioned to indemnify all prior owners and lienholders and all subsequent purchasers of the vehicle or persons who acquire a security interest in the vehicle, and their successors in interest, against any expense, loss, or damage, including reasonable attorney's fees, occurring because of the issuance of the title for the vehicle or for a defect in or undisclosed security interest on the right, title, or interest of the applicant to the vehicle.

(c) An interested person has a right of action to recover on the bond for a breach of the bond's condition. The aggregate liability of the surety to all persons may not exceed the amount of the bond.

(d) A bond under this section expires on the third anniversary of the date the bond became effective.

(e) The board by rule may establish a fee to cover the cost of administering this section.

(f) A person may not obtain a title under this section for a salvage motor vehicle or a nonrepairable motor vehicle, as defined by Section 501.091.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9026.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9026 / Section 9026.051
§ 9026.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board consists of five elected directors.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 371.0025 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 371 / Section 371.0025
§ 371.0025. PURPOSE AND SCOPE.
Status: in_force

(a) The purposes of this chapter are to:

(1) ensure that this state's used oil program is consistent with and not more stringent than the federal program for the management of used oil under 40 C.F.R. Part 279 unless otherwise required by state or federal law; and

(2) establish a program to promote public and private do-it-yourselfer used oil collection centers and used oil collection centers.

(b) This chapter does not apply to used oil:

(1) generated in connection with activities regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas under Chapter 91 or 141, Natural Resources Code, or Chapter 27, Water Code;

(2) exempted under 40 C.F.R. Section 279.10(g) because the oil has been introduced into a crude oil pipeline or is being processed at a petroleum refining facility; or

(3) generated through other activities exempted under 40 C.F.R. Part 271 or 279.

(c) This chapter does not apply to a used oil filter generated in connection with activities regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas under Chapter 91 or 141, Natural Resources Code, or Chapter 27, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 773.011 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 773 / Section 773.011
§ 773.011. SUBSCRIPTION PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) An emergency medical services provider may create and operate a subscription program to fund and provide emergency medical services.

(b) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules establishing minimum standards for the creation and operation of a subscription program.

(c) The executive commissioner shall adopt a rule that requires an emergency medical services provider to secure a surety bond in the amount of sums to be subscribed before soliciting subscriptions and creating and operating a subscription program. The surety bond must be issued by a company that is licensed by or eligible to do business in this state.

(d) The executive commissioner may adopt rules for waiver of the surety bond.

(e) The Insurance Code does not apply to a subscription program established under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8052.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8052 / Section 8052.0304
§ 8052.0304. 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. Government Code § 54A.108 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54A / Section 54A.108
§ 54A.108. POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as limited by an order of referral, an associate judge may:

(1) conduct hearings;

(2) hear evidence;

(3) compel production of relevant evidence;

(4) rule on the admissibility of evidence;

(5) issue summons for the appearance of witnesses;

(6) examine a witness;

(7) swear a witness for a hearing;

(8) make findings of fact on evidence;

(9) formulate conclusions of law;

(10) rule on pretrial motions;

(11) recommend the rulings, orders, or judgment to be made in a case;

(12) regulate proceedings in a hearing;

(13) order the attachment of a witness or party who fails to obey a subpoena; and

(14) take action as necessary and proper for the efficient performance of the duties required by the order of referral.

(b) An associate judge may, in the interest of justice, refer a case back to the referring court regardless of whether a timely objection to the associate judge hearing the trial on the merits or presiding at a jury trial has been made by any party.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8147.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8147 / Section 8147.105
§ 8147.105. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district only to acquire an easement necessary for underground water, sewage, or drainage facilities that serve the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.962 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.962
§ 361.962. FEES NOT AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not authorize the commission to impose a fee, including a recycling fee or registration fee, on a consumer, manufacturer, retailer, or person who recycles or reuses computer equipment.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.807 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.807
§ 2301.807. REFUND.
Status: in_force

If, after a proceeding under this chapter and board rules, the board determines that a person is violating or has violated this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, the board may order the person to pay a refund to the buyer or lessee of the motor vehicle that is the subject of the proceeding.
Tex. Finance Code § 64.023 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 64 / Section 64.023
§ 64.023. CHARACTER OF LOAN EXPENSE PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

An expense payment authorized by Section 64.021 is not interest or compensation charged by an association for the loan of money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8462.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8462 / Section 8462.153
§ 8462.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1206.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1206 / Section 1206.002
§ 1206.002. EXCEPTION.
Status: in_force

This chapter 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;

(G) only for hospital expenses;

(H) only for indemnity for hospital confinement; or

(I) in accordance with Title XXI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1397aa et seq.);

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

(3) a workers' compensation insurance policy;

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

(5) 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 1206.001.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8473.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8473 / Section 8473.003
§ 8473.003. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3881.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3881 / Section 3881.107
§ 3881.107. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

The district may negotiate and enter into a written strategic partnership with the City of Houston pursuant to Section 43.0751, Local Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 24.210 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.210
§ 24.210.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.210. 108TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (POTTER COUNTY). (a) The 108th Judicial District is composed of Potter County.

(b) The terms of the 108th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January, May, and September.

(c) Section 24.149, relating to the 47th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 108th District Court in Potter County.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.225 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 241 / Section 241.225
§ 241.225. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any conflicting provision in this subchapter and except for good cause shown, the commission shall impose the following penalty on a person licensed under this chapter who violates Section 241.224 or a rule adopted under that section:

(1) for the first violation, an administrative penalty in an amount equal to $10,000;

(2) for the second violation:

(A) an administrative penalty in an amount equal to $50,000; and

(B) a suspension of the person's license for 30 days; and

(3) for the third violation, a permanent revocation of the person's license.
Tex. Insurance Code - Not Codified § 5.79 — TX Code / Code i1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.79
§ 5.79. OPTIONAL SELECTION AND APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

If for any form of casualty insurance affected by this Act more than one rating plan is approved for optional selection and application, the selection of the plan shall rest with the applicant.
Tex. Local Government Code § 378.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 378 / Section 378.001
§ 378.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "zone" means a neighborhood empowerment zone created by a municipality under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9039.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9039 / Section 9039.002
§ 9039.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 884.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 884 / Section 884.001
§ 884.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "stipulated premium company" means a:

(1) stipulated premium life insurance company;

(2) stipulated premium accident insurance company;

(3) stipulated premium life and accident insurance company;

(4) stipulated premium accident and health insurance company; or

(5) stipulated premium life, accident, and health insurance company.
Tex. Local Government Code § 335.077 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 335 / Section 335.077
§ 335.077. EXEMPTION FROM CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING LAW.
Status: in_force

Chapter 2269, Government Code, does not apply to this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7908A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7908A / Section 7908A.0103
§ 7908A.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 284.009 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 284 / Section 284.009
§ 284.009. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE SUBSEQUENT BONDS.
Status: in_force

In the authorization of bonds under Section 284.001, the commissioners court may provide for the subsequent issuance of additional parity, subordinate lien, or other bonds, under the terms or conditions stated in the order authorizing the issuance of the original bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3801.159 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3801 / Section 3801.159
§ 3801.159. SALES AND USE TAX PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

The district may not impose a sales and use tax.
Tex. Occupations Code § 204.205 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 204 / Section 204.205
§ 204.205. REQUIREMENTS FOR SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN.
Status: in_force

A supervising physician must:

(1) hold an unrestricted and active license as a physician in this state;

(2) notify the medical board of the physician's intent to supervise a physician assistant;

(3) submit to the medical board a statement that the physician will:

(A) supervise the physician assistant according to medical board rule; and

(B) retain professional and legal responsibility for the care provided by the physician assistant; and

(4) receive approval from the medical board to supervise the physician assistant.
Tex. Education Code § 31.1012 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 31 / Section 31.1012
§ 31.1012. REPORT TO AGENCY.
Status: in_force

Each school district shall annually report to the agency information regarding the instructional materials used by the district during the previous school year, including the cost of each material, to assist the agency in ensuring compliance with Section 31.151(a).
Tex. Government Code § 1509.214 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1509 / Section 1509.214
§ 1509.214. CONFLICT OR INCONSISTENCY WITH OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

When bonds are being issued under this subchapter, to the extent of a conflict or inconsistency between this subchapter and another law, this subchapter controls.
Tex. Insurance Code § 848.108 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 848 / Section 848.108
§ 848.108. DELEGATION AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a health care collaborative that enters into a delegation agreement described by Section 1272.001 is subject to the requirements of Chapter 1272 in the same manner as a health maintenance organization.

(b) Section 1272.301 does not apply to a delegation agreement entered into by a health care collaborative.

(c) A health care collaborative may enter into a delegation agreement with an entity licensed under Chapter 841, 842, or 883 if the delegation agreement assigns to the entity responsibility for:

(1) a function regulated by:

(A) Chapter 222;

(B) Chapter 841;

(C) Chapter 842;

(D) Chapter 883;

(E) Chapter 1272;

(F) Chapter 1301;

(G) Chapter 4201;

(H) Section 1367.053; or

(I) Subchapter A, Chapter 1507; or

(2) another function specified by commissioner rule.

(d) A health care collaborative that enters into a delegation agreement under this section shall maintain reserves and capital in addition to the amounts required under Chapter 1272, in an amount and form determined by rule of the commissioner to be necessary for the liabilities and risks assumed by the health care collaborative.

(e) A health care collaborative that enters into a delegation agreement under this section is subject to Chapters 404, 441, and 443 and is considered to be an insurer for purposes of those chapters.
Tex. Water Code § 6.303 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 6 / Section 6.303
§ 6.303. USE OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may procure professional and consulting services to achieve a purpose described by Section 6.302.

(b) Chapter 2254, Government Code, applies to the procurement of professional and consulting services by the board.