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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7912A.0301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7912A / Section 7912A.0301
§ 7912A.0301. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1951.204 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1951 / Section 1951.204
§ 1951.204. SUBPOENA AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) As part of an investigation under this chapter, the commissioner may request and, if necessary, compel by subpoena:

(1) the attendance of witnesses for examination under oath; and

(2) the production for inspection and copying of records, documents, and other evidence relevant to the investigation of an alleged violation of this chapter.

(b) The commissioner, acting through the attorney general, may bring an action to enforce a subpoena issued under Subsection (a) against a person who fails to comply with the subpoena.

(c) Venue for an action brought under Subsection (b) is in a district court in:

(1) Travis County; or

(2) the county in which the alleged violation occurred.

(d) The court shall order compliance with the subpoena if the court finds that good cause exists to issue the subpoena.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 106.071 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 106 / Section 106.071
§ 106.071. PUNISHMENT FOR ALCOHOL-RELATED OFFENSE BY MINOR.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to an offense under Section 106.02, 106.025, 106.04, 106.05, or 106.07.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offense to which this section applies is a Class C misdemeanor.

(c) If it is shown at the trial of the defendant that the defendant is a minor who is not a child and who has been previously convicted at least twice of an offense to which this section applies, the offense is punishable by:

(1) a fine of not less than $250 or more than $2,000;

(2) confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days; or

(3) both the fine and confinement.

(d) In addition to any fine and any order issued under Section 106.115:

(1) the court shall order a minor placed on deferred disposition for or convicted of an offense to which this section applies to perform community service for:

(A) not less than eight or more than 12 hours, if the minor has not been previously convicted of an offense to which this section applies; or

(B) not less than 20 or more than 40 hours, if the minor has been previously convicted once of an offense to which this section applies; and

(2) the court shall order the Department of Public Safety to suspend the driver's license or permit of a minor convicted of an offense to which this section applies or, if the minor does not have a driver's license or permit, to deny the issuance of a driver's license or permit for:

(A) 30 days, if the minor has not been previously convicted of an offense to which this section applies;

(B) 60 days, if the minor has been previously convicted once of an offense to which this section applies; or

(C) 180 days, if the minor has been previously convicted twice or more of an offense to which this section applies.

(e) Community service ordered under this section must be related to education about or prevention of misuse of alcohol or drugs, as applicable, if programs or services providing that education are available in the community in which the court is located. If programs or services providing that education are not available, the court may order community service that it considers appropriate for rehabilitative purposes.

(f) In this section:

(1) a prior adjudication under Title 3, Family Code, that the minor engaged in conduct described by this section is considered a conviction; and

(2) a prior order of deferred disposition for an offense alleged under this section is considered a conviction.

(g) In this section, "child" has the meaning assigned by Section 51.02, Family Code.

(h) A driver's license suspension under this section takes effect on the 11th day after the date the minor is convicted.

(i) A defendant who is not a child and who has been previously convicted at least twice of an offense to which this section applies is not eligible to receive a deferred disposition or deferred adjudication.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 63.003 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 63 / Section 63.003
§ 63.003. EFFECT OF SERVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) After service of a writ of garnishment, the garnishee may not deliver any effects or pay any debt to the defendant. If the garnishee is a corporation or joint-stock company, the garnishee may not permit or recognize a sale or transfer of shares or an interest alleged to be owned by the defendant.

(b) A payment, delivery, sale, or transfer made in violation of Subsection (a) is void as to the amount of the debt, effects, shares, or interest necessary to satisfy the plaintiff's demand.
Tex. Government Code § 301.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 301 / Section 301.005
§ 301.005. LACK OF QUORUM.
Status: in_force

If a quorum is not present in a house of the legislature on the day the legislature is to convene, the presiding officer of that house and the secretary of the senate or chief clerk, as appropriate, shall attend each day until a quorum appears and is qualified.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1601.057 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1601 / Section 1601.057
§ 1601.057. SELECTION OF BIDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A system is not required to select the lowest bid under Section 1601.054 but shall take into consideration other relevant criteria, such as ability to service contracts, past experience, and financial stability.

(b) If a system selects a carrier whose bid differs from that advertised, the governing board of the system shall fully justify and record the reasons for the deviation in the minutes of the next meeting of the governing board.
Tex. Government Code § 812.104 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 812 / Section 812.104
§ 812.104. DEPOSITS REFUNDABLE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), deposits representing interest or membership fees that are required of a member to establish service credit under Section 813.202, 813.302, 813.402, or 813.502 are not refundable.

(b) Deposits representing accumulated contributions are refundable to the member on application for a refund made as provided by Section 812.102.

(c) At the time a service retirement, disability retirement, or death benefit annuity becomes payable, the retirement system shall refund any contributions, interest, or membership fees used to establish service credit that is not used in computing the amount of the annuity.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1253.058 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1253 / Section 1253.058
§ 1253.058. PREMIUM RATE CHANGE NOT LIMITED.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter does not limit any right of the insurer under a policy to increase or decrease a premium rate before, during, or after a work stoppage if the insurer would be entitled to increase the premium rate had a work stoppage not occurred.

(b) A change in a premium rate made in accordance with this section takes effect on a date that is determined by the insurer in accordance with the terms of the policy.
Tex. Local Government Code § 394.037 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 394 / Section 394.037
§ 394.037. BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A housing finance corporation may issue bonds to defray, in whole or in part:

(1) the development costs of a residential development;

(2) the costs of purchasing or funding the making of home mortgages, either on a first-come, first-served basis or by selling lender commitments, including the costs of studies and surveys, insurance premiums, financial advisory services, mortgage banking services, administrative services, underwriting fees, legal services, accounting services, and marketing services incurred in connection with the issuance and sale of the bonds, including bond and interest reserve accounts, capitalized interest accounts, and trustee, custodian, and rating agency fees; or

(3) any other costs associated with the provision of decent, safe, and sanitary housing and nonhousing facilities that are an integral part of or are functionally related to an affordable housing project.

(a-1) A housing finance corporation may issue bonds under this chapter for a purpose described by Subsection (a) only to finance or support a residential development or home that is located or will be constructed:

(1) within the boundaries of a local government in which a housing finance corporation is permitted to own real property for residential development or engage in residential development under Section 394.031(c); or

(2) outside the boundaries of a local government described by Subdivision (1) if a resolution or order, as applicable, approving the issuance of bonds is adopted by the governing body of:

(A) each municipality that contains any part of the residential development or home; and

(B) for a residential development or home located in the unincorporated area of a county, each county that contains any part of the residential development or home.

(b) The corporation may pledge all or a part of the revenues, receipts, or resources of the corporation, including any revenues or receipts received from residential development or home mortgages, to the prompt payment of bonds authorized under this chapter and to the interest and any redemption premiums on those bonds. It may issue bonds to refund in whole or in part at any time any bonds previously issued under this chapter by the corporation.

(c) The corporation may designate appropriate names for bonds issued under this chapter.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 79.0031 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 79 / Section 79.0031
§ 79.0031. LIABILITY OF VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OR HEALTH CARE INSTITUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Health care institution" has the meaning assigned by Section 74.001.

(2) "Volunteer health care provider" has the meaning assigned by Section 84.003. The term includes an individual who is not affiliated with a charitable organization.

(b) Except in the case of reckless conduct or intentional, wilful, or wanton misconduct, a volunteer health care provider is immune from civil liability for an act or omission that occurs in giving care, assistance, or advice if the care, assistance, or advice is provided:

(1) in relation to an incident that is a man-made or natural disaster that endangers or threatens to endanger individuals, property, or the environment; and

(2) within the scope of the provider's practice under the laws of this state.

(c) A health care institution is immune from civil liability for an act or omission by a volunteer health care provider providing care, assistance, or advice at the institution's facility or under the institution's direction if:

(1) the provider is immune from civil liability under Subsection (b); and

(2) the institution does not have an expectation of compensation from or on behalf of the recipient of the care, assistance, or advice in excess of reimbursement for expenses incurred by the institution in connection with the provision of the care, assistance, or advice.

(d) The immunity provided by this section is in addition to any other immunity or limitations of liability provided by law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3890.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3890 / Section 3890.108
§ 3890.108. NO EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.0015 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.0015
§ 152.0015. PRETRIAL DETENTION POLICY FOR CERTAIN JUVENILES.
Status: in_force

A juvenile board shall establish a policy that specifies whether a person who has been transferred for criminal prosecution under Section 54.02, Family Code, and is younger than 17 years of age may be detained in a juvenile facility pending trial as provided by Section 51.12, Family Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2302.009 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2302 / Section 2302.009
§ 2302.009. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO CERTAIN GENERAL DISTINGUISHING NUMBER HOLDERS.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to the holder of an independent motor vehicle dealer's general distinguishing number issued under Chapter 503, Transportation Code, in the same manner as this chapter applies to a salvage vehicle dealer if the holder of the general distinguishing number:

(1) acts as a salvage vehicle dealer or rebuilder; or

(2) stores or displays a motor vehicle as an agent or escrow agent of an insurance company.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11002.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11002 / Section 11002.108
§ 11002.108. ELECTRIC POWER FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

The district may construct or acquire electric power generating, transmission, and distribution facilities and improvements in aid of these facilities.
Tex. Local Government Code § 572.060 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 572 / Section 572.060
§ 572.060. CONTRACTS FOR SEWER OR WATER SERVICES.
Status: in_force

A public utility agency may:

(1) contract with the public entities creating the agency for the collection, transportation, treatment, or disposal of sewage or the conservation, storage, transportation, treatment, or distribution of water; and

(2) under terms the agency's board of directors considers appropriate, contract with private entities for services described by Subdivision (1).
Tex. Finance Code § 12.104 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 12 / Section 12.104
§ 12.104. OATH OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

Before assuming the duties of office, each deputy banking commissioner, examiner, assistant examiner, conservator, supervisor, and special agent, and each other officer or employee specified by the banking commissioner, must take an oath of office to:

(1) discharge faithfully the duties assigned; and

(2) uphold the constitution and laws of this state and of the United States.
Tex. Local Government Code § 552.074 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 552 / Section 552.074
§ 552.074. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENT.
Status: in_force

A certificate of special assessment issued under this subchapter, including a certificate issued under a joint proceeding under Section 552.072, is a legal and authorized investment for a bank, savings bank, trust company, savings and loan association, insurance company, sinking fund of a municipality, county, school district, or other political subdivision of this state, and for all other public funds of this state or an agency of this state.
Tex. Transportation Code § 370.4075 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 370 / Section 370.4075
§ 370.4075. CHANGES TO DESIGN-BUILD TEAM.
Status: in_force

(a) A design-build contractor selected for a contract may not make changes to companies or entities identified as part of the design-build team in a response to a request for proposals unless an identified company or entity:

(1) is no longer in business, is unable to fulfill its legal, financial, or business obligations, or can no longer meet the terms of the teaming agreement proposed for the project with the design-build contractor;

(2) voluntarily removes itself from the team;

(3) fails to provide a sufficient number of qualified personnel to fulfill the duties identified during the proposal stage; or

(4) fails to negotiate in good faith in a timely manner in accordance with provisions established in the teaming agreement proposed for the project.

(b) If the design-build contractor makes design-build team changes in violation of Subsection (a), any cost savings resulting from the changes accrue to the authority and not to the design-build contractor.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1301.202 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.202
§ 1301.202. CONTRACTS WITH HOSPITALS.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurer that contracts with hospitals to provide services to insureds under a preferred provider benefit plan may not deny a hospital the opportunity to participate in providing health care services as a preferred provider solely because the hospital is not accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations or another specified national accrediting body. If a hospital is certified by the Medicare program, Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1395 et seq.), or accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations or another national accrediting body, an insurer shall accept that certification or accreditation.

(b) This section does not limit an insurer's authority to establish other reasonable terms under which a hospital may provide health care services to individuals covered by a preferred provider benefit plan.

(c) On the request of a hospital, the commissioner shall conduct an investigation, review, hearing, or other proceeding to determine whether an insurer is complying with this section.

(d) The commissioner shall take reasonable action to ensure compliance with this section, including issuing orders and imposing sanctions.
Tex. Transportation Code § 286.067 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 286 / Section 286.067
§ 286.067. OPENING OF ROAD TO PUBLIC WATER.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court by order shall declare each line designated in the application or designated by the commissioners court to be a public road if the commissioners court determines, at a regular term of court and after service of notice required by Section 286.066, that:

(1) this subchapter applies to the proposed road; and

(2) the proposed road is of public importance.

(b) The order must direct the owner of each designated line to open the road and leave the road open for a space of 15 feet on each side of the line. A marked tree or other object used to designate a line and the corners of a survey may not be removed or defaced.

(c) Notice of the order must be served on the owner of the line immediately. Service and return of the notice shall be made as provided by Section 286.066.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1037.114 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1037 / Section 1037.114
§ 1037.114. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the circumstances of:

(1) the patient; and

(2) the patient's relatives who are legally liable for the patient's support.

(b) If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives cannot pay all or part of the costs of the care and treatment in the hospital, the amount of the costs that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.

(c) If the district administrator determines that the patient or those relatives can pay for all or part of the costs of the patient's care and treatment, the patient or those relatives shall be ordered to pay the district a specified amount each week for the patient's care and support. The amount ordered must be proportionate to the person's financial ability.

(d) The district administrator may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from any relative who is legally liable for the patient's support, in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.

(e) If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in the mind of the district administrator, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall:

(1) resolve the dispute or doubt; and

(2) issue any appropriate orders.

(f) The final order of the board may be appealed to the district court. The substantial evidence rule applies to the appeal.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 63.007 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 63 / Section 63.007
§ 63.007. RELEASE OF MEDICAL RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) At the time a report is made for a missing child or adult, the law enforcement officer taking the report shall give a medical record release form to the parent, spouse, adult child, or legal guardian who is making the report. The officer receiving the report shall endorse the form with the notation that a missing child or missing adult report has been made in compliance with this chapter. When the form is properly completed by the parent, spouse, adult child, or legal guardian, and contains the endorsement, the form is sufficient to permit any physician, health care facility, or other licensed health care provider in this state to release to the law enforcement officer presenting the release dental records, blood type, height, weight, X rays, and information regarding scars, allergies, or any unusual illnesses suffered by the person who is reported missing. Except as provided by Subsection (d), a medical record of a missing child may be released only if the medical record release form is signed by a parent or legal guardian.

(b) At any time a report is made for an adult missing person, the law enforcement officer taking the report shall complete a medical release form that states that the person is missing and that there is reason to believe that the person has not voluntarily relocated or removed himself or herself from communications with others. A release under this subsection is not valid unless it is signed by the adult missing person's:

(1) spouse;

(2) adult child who is reasonably available;

(3) parent; or

(4) legal guardian.

(c) A law enforcement officer who obtains medical records under this article shall send a copy of the records to the clearinghouse. A law enforcement officer who obtains records under this article, a law enforcement agency using the records, and the clearinghouse are prohibited from disclosing the information contained in or obtained through the medical records unless permitted by law. Information contained in or obtained through medical records may be used only for purposes directly related to locating the missing person.

(d) The judge of any court of record of this state may for good cause shown authorize the release of pertinent medical records of a missing child or missing adult.

(e) A physician, health care facility, or other licensed health care provider releasing a medical record to a person presenting a proper release executed or ordered under this article is immune from civil liability or criminal prosecution for the release of the record.
Tex. Insurance Code § 883.163 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 883 / Section 883.163
§ 883.163. IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION WHEN ASSETS ARE INSUFFICIENT; EXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

The president and the secretary of a mutual insurance company operating under the law providing for the incorporation of mutual fire, lightning, hail, and storm insurance companies shall immediately notify the commissioner any time the admitted assets of the company are less than the largest single risk for which the company is liable. The commissioner may make an examination into the affairs of the company as the commissioner considers best.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.0761 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.0761
§ 152.0761. ELLIS COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The Ellis County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Ellis County, and the judge of each statutory court in the county.

(b) The juvenile board shall elect one of its members as chairman.

(c) The commissioners court shall pay the juvenile board members an annual salary of not less than $3,600, payable in equal monthly installments from the general fund or any other available fund of the county.

(d) The commissioners court shall pay the salaries of juvenile probation personnel and other expenses the chairman certifies as essential to provide services to children from the general fund of the county.

(e) Juvenile probation officers serve at the pleasure of the juvenile board.

(f) Sections 152.0004, 152.0005(b), and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Ellis County.