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Tex. Finance Code § 66.402 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 66 / Section 66.402
§ 66.402. PAYMENT OF INSURED DEPOSIT LIABILITIES BY FDIC.
Status: in_force

If the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation pays the insured deposit liabilities of an association that has been closed or is being liquidated under this chapter, regardless of whether the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has become receiver or liquidating agent, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is subrogated, to the extent of the payment, to all rights that the owners of the savings accounts or deposits have against the association.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5008.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5008 / Section 5008.0401
§ 5008.0401. AD VALOREM TAX FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may impose an ad valorem tax at a rate not to exceed 20 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district for the maintenance and operation of the district and the district's properties.

(b) The tax at its authorized rate must be imposed in the manner prescribed for bond taxes under Subchapter E, subject to the limit prescribed by Subsection (a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8844.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8844 / Section 8844.154
§ 8844.154. INPUT WELLS.
Status: in_force

The district may drill, equip, operate, and maintain input wells, pumps, and other facilities to carry out its purpose and powers under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7964.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7964 / Section 7964.153
§ 7964.153. 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. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 37.006 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 37 / Section 37.006
§ 37.006. PARTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) When declaratory relief is sought, all persons who have or claim any interest that would be affected by the declaration must be made parties. A declaration does not prejudice the rights of a person not a party to the proceeding.

(b) In any proceeding that involves the validity of a municipal ordinance or franchise, the municipality must be made a party and is entitled to be heard, and if the statute, ordinance, or franchise is alleged to be unconstitutional, the attorney general of the state must also be served with a copy of the proceeding and is entitled to be heard.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8831.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8831 / Section 8831.001
§ 8831.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a board member.

(3) "District" means the Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation District.
Tex. Water Code § 15.606 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.606
§ 15.606. LENDING RATE.
Status: in_force

The board shall determine and provide for the lending rates to be charged on loans from the revolving fund.
Tex. Estates Code § 1053.103 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1053 / Section 1053.103
§ 1053.103. RENDERING OF DECISIONS, ORDERS, DECREES, AND JUDGMENTS.
Status: in_force

The court shall render a decision, order, decree, or judgment in a guardianship proceeding in open court, except as otherwise expressly provided.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1108.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1108 / Section 1108.151
§ 1108.151. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board.

(b) The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement of:

(1) the outstanding obligations of the district;

(2) the cash on hand to the credit of each district fund;

(3) the money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;

(4) the money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;

(5) the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;

(6) the estimated revenue and balances available to cover the budget; and

(7) the estimated tax rate required.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 91.142 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 91 / Section 91.142
§ 91.142. RULES.
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt rules that relate to the standards and procedures used to grade, classify, pack, and inspect sweet potatoes and that relate to marking containers, issuing certificates of inspection, and tagging transport vehicles.
Tex. Insurance Code § 493.1034 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 493 / Section 493.1034
§ 493.1034. CERTAIN ASSOCIATIONS MAY BE CERTIFIED REINSURERS.
Status: in_force

(a) An association that includes incorporated and individual unincorporated underwriters may be a certified reinsurer under Section 493.1033. To be eligible for certification the association must satisfy the requirements of Section 493.1033 and this section.

(b) The association must satisfy minimum capital and surplus requirements through the capital and surplus equivalents, net of liabilities, of the association and its members that must include a joint central fund in an amount determined by the commissioner to provide adequate protection that may be applied to any unsatisfied obligation of the association or any of its members.

(c) The incorporated members of the association may not be engaged in any business other than underwriting and are subject to the same level of regulation and solvency control by the association's domiciliary regulator as are the unincorporated members.

(d) Not later than the 90th day after the date the association's financial statements are due to be filed with the association's domiciliary regulator, the association shall provide to the commissioner:

(1) an annual certification by the association's domiciliary regulator of the solvency of each underwriter member; or

(2) if a certification described by Subdivision (1) is unavailable, financial statements, prepared by independent public accountants, of each underwriter member of the association.
Tex. Government Code § 825.008 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 825 / Section 825.008
§ 825.008. VOTING.
Status: in_force

Each trustee is entitled to one vote.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.430 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.430
§ 151.430. DETERMINATION OF OVERPAID AMOUNTS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to the tax on purchases paid by a person holding a permit under this chapter who has purchased taxable items for use in this state and has remitted tax on those items in error to this state or has paid tax on those items in error to a retailer holding a permit under this chapter.

(b) A person to whom this section applies may compute the amount of overpayment by use of a projection based on a sampling of transactions. The sampling method used must comply with generally accepted sampling methods as approved by the comptroller.

(c) The person may obtain reimbursement for amounts determined to have been overpaid by taking a credit on one or more sales tax returns or by filing a claim for refund with the comptroller within the limitation period specified by Subchapter D, Chapter 111.

(d) The person must record the method by which the projection and computation were performed and must make available on request by the comptroller the records on which the projection and computation were based.

(e) The comptroller may adopt rules specifying additional procedures that must be followed in connection with claiming a credit under this section.
Tex. Local Government Code § 335.076 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 335 / Section 335.076
§ 335.076. CONTRACTS WITH HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only in relation to an approved venue project constructed and operated under the authority of a district in a county with a population of more than 2.5 million that is adjacent to a county with a population of more than 2.1 million.

(b) In this section, "historically underutilized business" has the meaning assigned by Section 2161.001, Government Code.

(c) A district shall make a good faith effort to increase the contracts the district awards to historically underutilized businesses for the construction of a venue project. The district shall make the good faith effort in the same manner, based on the same rules, and under the same conditions as a state agency under Section 2161.182, Government Code.

(d) A district shall make a good faith effort to increase the contracts the district awards to historically underutilized businesses for the purchase of goods and services relating to the construction or operation of a venue project. The district shall make the good faith effort in the same manner, based on the same rules, and under the same conditions as a state agency under Section 2161.181, Government Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 22.042 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 22 / Section 22.042
§ 22.042. POWERS AND DUTIES OF MAYOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. The mayor shall at all times actively ensure that the laws and ordinances of the municipality are properly carried out. The mayor shall perform the duties and exercise the powers prescribed by the governing body of the municipality.

(b) The mayor shall inspect the conduct of each subordinate municipal officer and shall cause any negligence, carelessness, or other violation of duty to be prosecuted and punished.

(c) The mayor shall give to the governing body any information, and shall recommend to the governing body any measure, that relates to improving the finances, police, health, security, cleanliness, comfort, ornament, or good government of the municipality.

(d) The mayor may administer oaths of office.

(e) In the event of a riot or unlawful assembly or to preserve the peace and good order in the municipality, the mayor may order and enforce the closing of a theater, ballroom, or other place of recreation or entertainment, or a public room or building and may order the arrest of a person who violates a state law or a municipal ordinance in the presence of the mayor.
Tex. Family Code § 107.009 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 107 / Section 107.009
§ 107.009. IMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A guardian ad litem, a child custody evaluator, or an adoption evaluator appointed under this chapter is not liable for civil damages arising from an action taken, a recommendation made, or an opinion given in the capacity of guardian ad litem, child custody evaluator, or adoption evaluator.

(a-1) An attorney ad litem or amicus attorney appointed under this chapter is not liable for civil damages arising from an action taken in the capacity of attorney ad litem or amicus attorney.

(b) Subsections (a) and (a-1) do not apply to an action taken, a recommendation made, or an opinion given:

(1) with conscious indifference or reckless disregard to the safety of another;

(2) in bad faith or with malice; or

(3) that is grossly negligent or wilfully wrongful.
Tex. Government Code § 543A.0101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 543A / Section 543A.0101
§ 543A.0101. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "health home" means a primary care provider practice or, if appropriate, a specialty care provider practice, incorporating several features, including comprehensive care coordination, family-centered care, and data management, that are focused on improving outcome-based quality of care and increasing patient and provider satisfaction under the child health plan program and Medicaid.
Tex. Water Code § 6.012 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 6 / Section 6.012
§ 6.012. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board has general jurisdiction over:

(1) the development and implementation of a statewide water plan;

(2) the administration of the state's various water assistance and financing programs including those created by the constitution;

(3) the administration of the National Flood Insurance Program; and

(4) other areas specifically assigned to the board by this code or other law.

(b) The board has only those powers and duties previously delegated by law to the Texas Department of Water Resources that are specifically delegated to the board under this code and other laws of this state.
Tex. Government Code § 2156.065 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2156 / Section 2156.065
§ 2156.065. AGENCY REVIEW OF BIDS.
Status: in_force

(a) On the request of a state agency to review the bids on a purchase administered by the comptroller, the comptroller shall send or make available to the requesting agency copies of each bid received and the comptroller's recommended award.

(b) If, after review of the bids and evaluation of the quality of goods or services offered in the bids, the state agency determines that the bid selected by the comptroller does not offer the best value for the state, the agency may file with the comptroller a written recommendation that the award be made to the bidder who, according to the agency's determination, offers the best value for the state. The agency recommendation must include a justification of the agency's determination.

(c) The comptroller shall consider, but is not bound by, the agency recommendation in making the award.
Tex. Education Code § 54.356 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.356
§ 54.356. PRECEPTORS FOR PROFESSIONAL NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "child" and "undergraduate professional nursing program" have the meanings assigned by Section 54.355.

(b) The governing board of an institution of higher education shall exempt from the payment of $500 of the total amount of tuition a resident of this state enrolled as a student at the institution who:

(1) is a registered nurse; and

(2) serves under a written preceptor agreement with an undergraduate professional nursing program as a clinical preceptor for students enrolled in the program.

(b-1) A person is entitled to an exemption under Subsection (b) for one semester or other academic term for each semester or other academic term during which the person serves as a clinical preceptor as described by Subsection (b). The person may claim the exemption in:

(1) the semester or other academic term in which the person serves as a clinical preceptor; or

(2) a different semester or other academic term that begins before the first anniversary of the last day of a semester or other academic term described by Subdivision (1), if the person does not claim the exemption in the semester or other term during which the person serves as a clinical preceptor.

(c) The governing board of an institution of higher education shall exempt from the payment of $500 of the total amount of tuition a resident of this state enrolled as an undergraduate student at the institution who is a child of a person who meets the requirements of Subsection (b). The child is entitled to an exemption for one semester or other academic term for each semester or other academic term during which the parent serves as a clinical preceptor. The child may claim the exemption in any semester or other academic term during which the parent could have claimed an exemption under Subsection (b). The child's eligibility for an exemption is not affected by whether the parent also received an exemption under Subsection (b) for the same qualifying service as a clinical preceptor.

(d) Notwithstanding Subsections (b) and (c), if a person eligible for an exemption under this section owes less than $500 in tuition, the governing board of the institution of higher education in which the person is enrolled shall exempt the person from the payment of only the amount of tuition the person owes.

(e) A person is not eligible for an exemption under Subsection (c) if the person:

(1) has previously received an exemption under this section for 10 semesters or summer sessions at any institution or institutions of higher education; or

(2) has received a baccalaureate degree.

(f) For purposes of Subsection (e), a summer session that is less than nine weeks in duration is considered one-half of a summer session.

(g) The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall adopt:

(1) rules governing the granting or denial of an exemption under this section, including rules relating to the determination of eligibility for an exemption; and

(2) a uniform application form for an exemption under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3858.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3858 / Section 3858.102
§ 3858.102. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may provide, or it may enter into contracts with a governmental or private entity to provide, the following types of improvement projects or services or activities in support of or incidental to those projects or services:

(1) the planning, design, construction, improvement, operation, and maintenance of:

(A) irrigation facilities and landscaping;

(B) highway right-of-way or transit corridor beautification and improvement;

(C) lighting, banners, and signs;

(D) a street or sidewalk;

(E) a hiking or cycling path or trail;

(F) a park, lake, garden, recreational facility, sports facility, open space, scenic area, animal habitat, or related exhibit or preserve;

(G) a fountain, plaza, or pedestrian mall;

(H) a drainage or storm-water detention improvement;

(I) a wastewater treatment and disposal facility;

(J) water, wastewater, or drainage facilities or services;

(K) a water quality protection facility;

(L) a facility to enhance groundwater recharge, including a rainwater collection and harvesting system;

(M) an alternative energy facility; or

(N) solid waste management services, including garbage collection, recycling, and composting;

(2) the planning, design, construction, acquisition, lease, rental, improvement, maintenance, installation, and management of and provision of furnishings for a facility for:

(A) a conference, convention, or exhibition;

(B) a manufacturer, consumer, or trade show;

(C) a civic, community, or institutional event; or

(D) an exhibit, display, attraction, special event, or seasonal or cultural celebration or holiday; or

(3) a special or supplemental service for the improvement and promotion of the district or for the protection of public health and safety in the district, including:

(A) advertising;

(B) promotion;

(C) tourism;

(D) health and sanitation;

(E) public safety;

(F) security;

(G) fire protection or emergency medical services;

(H) business recruitment;

(I) development;

(J) elimination of traffic congestion;

(K) recreational, educational, or cultural improvements, enhancements, and services;

(L) water, wastewater, or drainage facilities or services; or

(M) any similar public improvement, facility, or service.

(b) The district may not undertake a project under this section unless the board determines the project to be necessary to accomplish the public purpose of the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2352.101 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2352 / Section 2352.101
§ 2352.101. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A manufacturer or distributor who publicly advertises a new boat, new boat motor, or part as available for immediate delivery shall deliver the boat, boat motor, or part in reasonable quantities and within a reasonable time after receipt of an order from a dealer who has an agreement with the manufacturer or distributor applicable to the advertised boat, boat motor, or part.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply if circumstances beyond the control of the manufacturer or distributor prevent the delivery.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 61.86 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 61 / Section 61.86
§ 61.86. DISCIPLINE FOR ACTIONS OF AGENT; RECORDS RETENTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission or administrator may suspend or revoke the license of a person who is the employer of or represented by an agent as described by Section 73.01 or otherwise discipline the person based on an act or omission of the agent only if an individual employed by the person in a supervisory position:

(1) was directly involved in the act or omission of the agent;

(2) had notice or knowledge of the act or omission; or

(3) failed to take reasonable steps to prevent the act or omission.

(b) The holder of a license who is represented by an agent shall maintain records relating to the agent's activities, including any representation agreement, employment records, or similar documents for not less than four years from the date the record is created.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 64.024 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 64 / Section 64.024
§ 64.024. REGULATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall conduct investigations prior to the issuance of regulations on an open season for a migratory game bird. The regulation may be issued if the supply of the migratory game bird is sufficient.

(b) The commission may adopt an emergency regulation governing the hunting or possession of migratory game birds if the commission finds that an emergency condition affecting the supply or condition of migratory game birds exists.
Tex. Transportation Code § 623.0111 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 623 / Section 623.0111
§ 623.0111. ADDITIONAL FEE FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE UNDER PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) When a person applies for a permit under Section 623.011, the person must:

(1) designate in the application each county in which the vehicle will be operated; and

(2) pay in addition to other fees an annual fee in an amount determined according to the following table:

(b) A permit issued under Section 623.011 does not authorize the operation of the vehicle in a county that is not designated in the application.

(c) Of the fees collected under Subsection (a), the following amounts shall be deposited to the general revenue fund, 90 percent of the remainder shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund, and 10 percent of the remainder shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund:
Tex. Transportation Code § 545.3625 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 545 / Section 545.3625
§ 545.3625.
Status: in_force

Sec. 545.3625. CONFIDENTIALITY OF VIOLATION INFORMATION: FUEL CONSERVATION SPEED LIMIT. (a) If a person violates a maximum prima facie speed limit imposed under Section 545.362, as that law existed immediately before December 8, 1995, and the person was not traveling at a speed, as alleged in the citation, if not contested by the person, or, if contested by the person, as alleged in the complaint and found by the court, that is greater than the maximum prima facie speed limit for the location that has been established under this chapter, other than under Section 545.362, information in the custody of the department concerning the violation is confidential.

(b) The department may not release the information to any person or to another state governmental entity.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1131.756 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1131 / Section 1131.756
§ 1131.756. RIGHT TO INDIVIDUAL POLICY ON TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT OR MEMBERSHIP.
Status: in_force

(a) A policy of wholesale, franchise, or employee life insurance must contain in substance the provisions prescribed by this section.

(b) The policy must provide that, subject to Subsections (c) and (d), if the insurance on an individual insured under the policy ceases because the individual's employment or membership in the labor or credit union terminates, the individual is entitled to have the insurer issue to the individual an individual life insurance policy without disability or other supplementary benefits.

(c) An individual policy under this section must be issued without evidence of insurability.

(d) An individual must apply for an individual policy and pay the first premium to the insurer not later than the 31st day after the date the individual's employment or membership terminates.