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Tex. Tax Code § 23.95 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 23 / Section 23.95
§ 23.95. ACTION ON APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The chief appraiser shall determine individually each claimant's right to appraisal under this subchapter. After considering the application and all relevant information, the chief appraiser shall, as soon as practicable but not later than the 90th day after the later of the date the claimant is first eligible for appraisal under this subchapter or the date the claimant provides to the chief appraiser the information necessary for the chief appraiser to determine the claimant's right to appraisal under this subchapter, as the law and facts warrant:

(1) approve the application and allow appraisal under this subchapter;

(2) disapprove the application and request additional information from the claimant in support of the claim; or

(3) deny the application.

(b) If the chief appraiser requires additional information from a claimant, the chief appraiser shall, as soon as practicable but not later than the 30th day after the date the application is filed with the chief appraiser, deliver a written notice to the claimant specifying the additional information the claimant must provide to the chief appraiser before the chief appraiser can determine the claimant's right to appraisal under this subchapter. The claimant must furnish the information not later than the 30th day after the date of the request or before April 15, whichever is earlier, or the application is denied. However, for good cause shown the chief appraiser may extend the deadline for furnishing additional information by written order for a single period not to exceed 15 days.

(c) The chief appraiser shall determine the validity of each application for appraisal under this subchapter filed with him before he submits the appraisal records for review and determination of protests as provided by Chapter 41 of this code.

(d) If the chief appraiser denies an application, the chief appraiser shall deliver a written notice of the denial to the claimant not later than the fifth day after the date of denial. The notice must state and fully explain each reason the chief appraiser denied the application. The notice must include a brief explanation of the procedures for protesting the denial.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3811.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3811 / Section 3811.053
§ 3811.053. EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The following persons serve as nonvoting ex officio directors:

(1) the directors of the parks and recreation, planning and development, public works, and civic center departments of the City of Houston;

(2) the chief of police of the City of Houston;

(3) the general manager of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas; and

(4) the president of each institution of higher learning located in the district.

(b) If a department described by Subsection (a) is consolidated, renamed, or changed, the board may appoint a director of the consolidated, renamed, or changed department as a nonvoting ex officio director. If a department described by Subsection (a) is abolished, the board may appoint a representative of another department of the City of Houston that performs duties comparable to those performed by the abolished department.

(c) The board may appoint the presiding officer of a nonprofit corporation that is actively involved in activities in the near northwest area of the city of Houston to serve as a nonvoting ex officio director.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 573.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 573 / Section 573.003
§ 573.003. TRANSPORTATION FOR EMERGENCY DETENTION BY GUARDIAN.
Status: repealed

(a) A guardian of the person of a ward who is 18 years of age or older, without the assistance of a peace officer, may transport the ward to an inpatient mental health facility for a preliminary examination in accordance with Section 573.021 if the guardian has reason to believe and does believe that:

(1) the ward is a person with mental illness and because of that mental illness:

(A) there is a substantial risk of serious harm to the ward or to others;

(B) the ward evidences severe emotional distress and deterioration in the ward's mental condition; or

(C) the ward evidences an inability to recognize symptoms or appreciate the risks and benefits of treatment; and

(2) the ward is likely without immediate detention to suffer serious risk of harm or to inflict serious harm on another person.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 800 (S.B. 1164), Sec. 12(2), eff. September 1, 2025.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2311.0203 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2311 / Section 2311.0203
§ 2311.0203. CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

The department may contract to perform the department's duties related to electric vehicle supply equipment, including inspections. A reference in this chapter to the commission or department in the context of a contracted service means the contractor.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2205.253 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2205 / Section 2205.253
§ 2205.253. USES OF FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) Administrative expenses of the pool may be paid from the fund. Payments for administrative expenses during a fiscal year may not exceed 10 percent of the total amount of the money in the fund during that fiscal year.

(b) Money in the fund may not be used to pay:

(1) punitive damages; or

(2) a fine or penalty imposed for a violation of:

(A) a statute;

(B) a rule of a state agency; or

(C) an ordinance or order of a local government.

(c) A claim or judgment may be paid from the fund under excess liability insurance coverage only if all benefits payable under any other underlying liability insurance policy covering that claim or judgment are exhausted.
Tex. Estates Code § 359.051 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 359 / Section 359.051
§ 359.051. FILING AND CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) The personal representative of an estate shall file an annual account with the county clerk. The county clerk shall promptly note the filing on the judge's docket.

(b) At any time after the account has remained on file for 10 days following the date the account is filed, the judge shall consider the account and may continue the hearing on the account until fully advised on all account items.

(c) The court may not approve the account unless possession of cash, listed securities, or other assets held in safekeeping or on deposit under court order has been proven as required by law.
Tex. Property Code § 142.009 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 142 / Section 142.009
§ 142.009. ANNUITY CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurance company providing an annuity contract for a structured settlement as provided by Section 142.008 must:

(1) be licensed to write annuity contracts in this state;

(2) have a minimum of $1 million of capital and surplus; and

(3) be approved by the court and comply with any requirements imposed by the court to ensure funding to satisfy periodic settlement payments.

(b) In approving an insurance company under Subsection (a)(3), the court may consider whether the company:

(1) holds an issuer credit rating equivalent to a National Association of Insurance Commissioners NAIC 1 designation from a national or international rating agency that:

(A) has registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission;

(B) is designated as a nationally recognized statistical rating organization; and

(C) is on the list of Credit Rating Providers by the Securities Valuation Office of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners;

(2) is an affiliate, as that term is described by Section 823.003, Insurance Code, of a liability insurance carrier involved in the suit for which the structured settlement is created; or

(3) is connected in any way to a person obligated to fund the structured settlement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1105.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1105 / Section 1105.203
§ 1105.203. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The board shall call the election. The election must be held in accordance with Chapter 1251, Government Code.

(c) The bond election order must specify:

(1) the date of the election;

(2) the location of the polling places;

(3) the presiding election officers;

(4) the amount of the bonds to be authorized;

(5) the maximum maturity of the bonds; and

(6) the maximum interest rate of the bonds.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1001.108 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.108
§ 1001.108. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

The governor shall designate a member of the board as the presiding officer of the board to serve in that capacity at the will of the governor. The board shall elect annually from its members an assistant presiding officer, a treasurer, and a secretary.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 33.120 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 33 / Section 33.120
§ 33.120. FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT.
Status: in_force

A person who maintains, uses, or repairs any structure for which a permit is required under Section 33.119 of this code without first obtaining a permit from the board is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $50 nor more than $1,000.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8077.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8077 / Section 8077.0402
§ 8077.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8077.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Government Code § 404.049 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 404 / Section 404.049
§ 404.049. MONEY IN TREASURY.
Status: in_force

Money received by the comptroller as trustee of funds in the treasury shall be kept in the treasury. The comptroller may not keep or receive into the treasury money, or the representative of money, belonging to an individual except as provided by law. The comptroller may not appropriate to the comptroller's own use or lend, sell, or exchange money, or the representative of money, in the comptroller's custody or control.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8467.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8467 / Section 8467.101
§ 8467.101. TAX TO REPAY BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 8467.151.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7201.301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7201 / Section 7201.301
§ 7201.301. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Agent" means an individual who exercises discretion in the planning, recommending, selecting, or contracting of a vendor or contractor for the sale, lease, or purchase of real property, goods, or services on behalf of the district.

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Tex. Water Code § 5.232 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.232
§ 5.232. EMPLOYEE MOVING EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

If provided by legislative appropriation, the commission may pay the costs of transporting and delivering the household goods and effects of employees transferred by the executive director from one permanent station to another when, in the judgment of the executive director, the transfer will serve the best interest of the state.
Tex. Local Government Code § 154.009 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 154 / Section 154.009
§ 154.009. EFFECT OF FAILURE TO COLLECT FEE OR COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) If, following a hearing, the commissioners court finds that a district, county, or precinct officer has, through neglect, failed to collect a fee or commission that the officer is required by law to collect, the commissioners court shall deduct the amount of the fee or commission from the officer's salary. Before the 10th day before the date of the hearing, the commissioners court shall provide the officer with notice of the time and place of the hearing and an itemized statement of the uncollected fees to be charged against the officer's salary.

(b) This section does not apply to a district, county, or precinct officer if the county treasurer or county auditor is required to collect the fee or commission under Section 154.011.
Tex. Government Code § 532.0255 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 532 / Section 532.0255
§ 532.0255. COMPLIANCE STANDARDS AND STANDARDIZED PROCESSES.
Status: in_force

(a) In implementing the electronic visit verification system:

(1) subject to Subsection (b), the executive commissioner shall adopt compliance standards for health care providers; and

(2) the commission shall ensure that:

(A) the information required to be reported by health care providers is standardized across Medicaid managed care organizations and commission programs;

(B) processes Medicaid managed care organizations require to retrospectively correct data are standardized and publicly accessible to health care providers;

(C) standardized processes are established for addressing the failure of a Medicaid managed care organization to provide a timely authorization for delivering services necessary to ensure continuity of care; and

(D) a health care provider is allowed to enter a variable schedule into the system.

(b) In establishing compliance standards for health care providers under Subsection (a), the executive commissioner shall consider:

(1) the administrative burdens placed on health care providers required to comply with the standards; and

(2) the benefits of using emerging technologies for ensuring compliance, including Internet-based, mobile telephone-based, and global positioning-based technologies.
Tex. Transportation Code § 451.359 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 451 / Section 451.359
§ 451.359. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

An authority may issue refunding bonds for the purposes and in the manner authorized by general law, including Chapter 1207, Government Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1305.164 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1305 / Section 1305.164
§ 1305.164. NONRESIDENT LICENSE APPLICANT.
Status: in_force

The executive director may issue a license under this chapter to an applicant who holds a license in another state and who submits a proper application and pays the required fees if the executive director determines that the applicant is licensed in a state with which there is an agreement to recognize licenses issued under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 548.0152 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 548 / Section 548.0152
§ 548.0152. DENTIST'S CHOICE OF PLATFORM.
Status: in_force

The commission may not limit a dentist's choice of platform for providing a teledentistry dental service by requiring that the dentist use a particular platform to receive reimbursement for the service.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 113.0102 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 113 / Section 113.0102
§ 113.0102. AUTHORIZATION TO DRIVE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A peer-to-peer car sharing program may not enter into an agreement with a driver unless the driver who will operate the shared vehicle:

(1) is a resident of this state and holds a driver's license issued by this state that authorizes the driver to operate vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle;

(2) is a nonresident of this state and:

(A) holds a driver's license issued by the state or country of the driver's residence that authorizes the driver to operate vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle; and

(B) is at least the same age as that required of a resident of this state to drive; or

(3) is otherwise specifically authorized by this state to drive vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle.
Tex. Finance Code § 93.005 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 93 / Section 93.005
§ 93.005. FISCAL AGENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A savings bank may act as fiscal agent of the United States. A savings bank designated as fiscal agent of the United States by the secretary of the treasury shall act under regulations as required by the secretary and may act as fiscal agent for an instrumentality of the United States.

(b) A savings bank may act as fiscal agent of this state or of a governmental subdivision or instrumentality of this state.
Tex. Finance Code § 152.402 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 152 / Section 152.402
§ 152.402. CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS FOR UNLICENSED PERSONS.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commissioner has reason to believe that an unlicensed person has engaged or is likely to engage in an activity for which a license is required under this chapter, the commissioner may order the person to cease and desist from the violation until the person is issued a license under this chapter. The commissioner's order is subject to Section 152.409, unless the order is issued as an emergency order. The commissioner may issue an emergency cease and desist order under Section 152.410 if the commissioner finds that the person's violation or likely violation threatens immediate and irreparable harm to the public.

(b) A cease and desist order under this section may require the unlicensed person to take affirmative action to correct any condition resulting from or contributing to the activity or violation, including the payment of restitution to each resident of this state damaged by the violation.
Tex. Family Code § 154.1827 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 154 / Section 154.1827
§ 154.1827. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT OF MEDICAL SUPPORT ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) In each Title IV-D case in which a medical support order requires that a child be enrolled in a health care program under Section 154.1826, the Title IV-D agency may administratively adjust the order as necessary on an annual basis to reflect changes in the amount of premium costs associated with the child's enrollment.

(b) The Title IV-D agency shall provide notice of the administrative adjustment to the obligor and the clerk of the court that rendered the order.
Tex. Government Code § 25.0272 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.0272
§ 25.0272. BROWN COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law of Brown County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in:

(1) family law cases and proceedings; and

(2) felony criminal cases.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(13), eff. January 1, 2012.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(13), eff. January 1, 2012.

(d) The salary of a judge of a county court at law shall be set by the commissioners court in accordance with law and shall be paid out of the county treasury on orders from the commissioners court.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(13), eff. January 1, 2012.

(f) The district clerk serves as the clerk of a county court at law in matters in which the county court at law has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court. The county clerk serves as the clerk of a county court at law in all other matters.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1053.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1053 / Section 1053.054
§ 1053.054. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

A manager serves without pay.
Tex. Education Code § 54.772 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.772
§ 54.772. TAX EXEMPT STATUS REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section is intended to meet the requirements of Section 529, Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

(b) A payment of an amount due to the fund for a prepaid tuition contract must be made in cash or cash equivalent. A person may not make a payment to the fund in excess of the amounts required to be paid under a prepaid tuition contract.

(c) The board shall maintain a separate accounting for each beneficiary.

(d) The purchaser under a prepaid tuition contract and the beneficiary under the contract may not:

(1) control or direct the investment of payments under the contract or any earnings of the fund; or

(2) use any interest in the contract as security for a loan or other obligation.

(e) The board shall make reports required by the secretary of the United States Treasury.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1002.106 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1002 / Section 1002.106
§ 1002.106. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.

(b) The policy statement must include:

(1) personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, training, and promotion of personnel, that show the intent of the board to avoid the unlawful employment practices described by Chapter 21, Labor Code; and

(2) an analysis of the extent to which the composition of the board's personnel is in accordance with state and federal law and a description of reasonable methods to achieve compliance with state and federal law.

(c) The policy statement must be:

(1) updated annually;

(2) reviewed by the Commission on Human Rights for compliance with Subsection (b)(1); and

(3) filed with the governor.
Tex. Government Code § 22.008 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 22 / Section 22.008
§ 22.008. PUBLICATION OF DECISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The supreme court shall appoint one or more licensed attorneys to serve at the will of the court and to report the decisions of the supreme court.

(b) The supreme court shall designate the cases to be reported and the reporter may report and publish only the designated cases. As soon as the cases are finally disposed of and the opinions are recorded, the reporter shall obtain from the proper clerk the records of the cases to be reported, with the briefs and opinions.

(c) Under the direction of the supreme court, the reporter shall promptly prepare the decisions for publication with appropriate syllabuses and statements, proper index, and table of cited cases and reported cases. Each report shall incorporate only the main propositions made in the briefs and considered by the court in the opinion, with the authorities cited in support of the propositions.

(d) The reporter shall return the record, with briefs and opinions, to the clerk when the report is completed and from time to time shall deliver the reports to the comptroller for publication. Each volume shall be copyrighted in the name of the reporter, who immediately on delivery of the edition shall transfer and assign it to the state. The edition shall be electrotyped. The state owns the plates, and the comptroller shall preserve them.
Tex. Estates Code § 1157.065 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1157 / Section 1157.065
§ 1157.065. JUDGMENT IN SUIT ON REJECTED CLAIM.
Status: in_force

No execution may issue on a rejected claim or part of a claim that is established by suit. The judgment in the suit shall be:

(1) certified not later than the 30th day after the date of rendition, if the judgment is from a court other than the court of original probate jurisdiction;

(2) filed in the court in which the guardianship is pending;

(3) entered on the claim docket;

(4) classified by the court; and

(5) handled as if originally allowed and approved in due course of administration.