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Tex. Water Code § 58.651 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.651
§ 58.651. SETTING ANNUAL VALUE OF LAND UNNECESSARY.
Status: in_force

If the district adopts the uniform acreage valuation for taxation, the valuation shall be applied to all irrigable land in the district, and it is not necessary to annually fix the value of the land. It is also unnecessary for the board to appoint a commission to ascertain or fix the value of the improvement to particular land.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1006.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1006 / Section 1006.109
§ 1006.109. CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES TO CERTAIN PERSONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may contract with a county or a municipality located outside the district for the care and treatment of sick or injured persons of that county or municipality.

(b) The board may contract with this state or a federal agency for the treatment of a sick or injured person for whom this state or the federal government is responsible.
Tex. Election Code § 41.033 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 41 / Section 41.033
§ 41.033. EARLY CLOSING OF CERTAIN POLLS.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Section 41.031(a), an entity created under Section 52, Article III, or Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, may close the polls before 7 p.m. in an election held by the entity if:

(1) the entity has fewer than 50 qualified voters; and

(2) the number of ballots cast in the election equals the number of qualified voters.
Tex. Government Code § 2262.0015 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2262 / Section 2262.0015
§ 2262.0015. APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller by rule shall establish threshold requirements that exclude small or routine contracts, including purchase orders, from the application of this chapter.

(b) This chapter does not apply to an enrollment contract described by 1 T.A.C. Section 391.183 as that section existed on November 1, 2013.
Tex. Education Code § 25.090 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 25 / Section 25.090
§ 25.090. ATTENDANCE OFFICER NOT SELECTED.
Status: in_force

(a) In those counties and independent school districts where an attendance officer has not been selected, the duties of attendance officer shall be performed by the school superintendents and peace officers of the counties and districts.

(b) If the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school has not selected an attendance officer, the duties of attendance officer shall be performed by the peace officers of the county in which the school is located.

(c) Additional compensation may not be paid for services performed under this section.
Tex. Government Code § 2155.204 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2155 / Section 2155.204
§ 2155.204. LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The comptroller's provision of purchasing services for local governments is governed by Subchapter D, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 48.05 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 48 / Section 48.05
§ 48.05. PERMIT FOR PASSENGER BUS.
Status: in_force

(a) A passenger transportation permit may be issued to any corporation operating a commercial passenger bus service in or through the state using a passenger bus that:

(1) is designed and used for the regularly scheduled intercity transportation of passengers for compensation;

(2) is characterized by integral construction with:

(A) an elevated passenger deck over a baggage compartment;

(B) a passenger seating capacity of at least 16 and not more than 36; and

(C) a separate galley area;

(3) is at least 35 feet in length; and

(4) while transporting passengers for compensation, also transports an attendant who:

(A) is not the operator of the bus; and

(B) has attended a commission-approved seller training program.

(b) The holder of a passenger transportation permit issued under this section may:

(1) sell or serve alcoholic beverages in or from any size container on a passenger bus even though the bus, in the course of its drive, may cross an area in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited; and

(2) store alcoholic beverages at the permitted location.

(c) The preparation and service of alcoholic beverages by the holder of a passenger transportation permit issued under this section is exempt from a tax imposed by this code and from the tax imposed by Chapter 151, Tax Code.

(d) Section 109.53 does not apply to a passenger transportation permit issued under this section.

(e) Only a holder of a wholesale permit may sell liquor to the holder of a passenger transportation permit issued under this section. A sale of liquor to the holder of a passenger transportation permit issued under this section shall be considered as a sale at retail to a consumer.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1098.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1098 / Section 1098.105
§ 1098.105. RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the district and district facilities.

(b) The rules may, on approval by the board, be published in booklet form at district expense and made available to any taxpayer on request.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 71.114 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 71 / Section 71.114
§ 71.114. FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person applying for a certificate tag or stamp shall pay an inspection fee at the time of application.

(b) The department shall charge an inspection fee, as provided by rule of the department.

(c) In addition to the inspection fee, a person applying for certification of sweet potatoes shall pay a fee, as provided by department rule, for each certificate tag or stamp issued.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8481.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8481 / Section 8481.051
§ 8481.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five directors.

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 251.254 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 251 / Section 251.254
§ 251.254. ONE MEMBER--ONE VOTE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a member of a cooperative association has one vote.

(b) If a cooperative association includes among its membership another cooperative association or a group that is organized on a cooperative basis, the voting rights of the cooperative association member or group member may be prescribed by the certificate of formation or bylaws of the cooperative association.

(c) Any voting agreement or other device that is made to evade the one-member-one-vote rule is not enforceable.
Tex. Government Code § 30.00145 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.00145
§ 30.00145. RIGHT OF APPEAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A defendant has the right of appeal from a judgment of conviction in the municipal court of record under the rules prescribed by this subchapter. The state has the right of appeal as provided by Article 44.01, Code of Criminal Procedure. The El Paso Municipal Court of Appeals has jurisdiction over appeals from the municipal courts of record, and all appeals from convictions in the municipal court of record must be prosecuted in the appellate court, the court of appeals, or the court of criminal appeals by the city attorney or an assistant city attorney.

(b) Section 30.00014 does not apply to this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 126.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 126 / Section 126.001
§ 126.001. COMMERCIALLY SEXUALLY EXPLOITED PERSONS COURT PROGRAM; PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN DEFENDANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this chapter, "commercially sexually exploited persons court program" means a program that has the following essential characteristics:

(1) the integration of services in the processing of cases in the judicial system;

(2) the use of a nonadversarial approach involving prosecutors and defense attorneys to promote public safety, to reduce the demand for the commercial sex trade and trafficking of persons by educating offenders, and to protect the due process rights of program participants;

(3) early identification and prompt placement of eligible participants in the program;

(4) access to information, counseling, and services relating to sex addiction, sexually transmitted diseases, mental health, and substance abuse;

(5) a coordinated strategy to govern program responses to participant compliance;

(6) monitoring and evaluation of program goals and effectiveness;

(7) continuing interdisciplinary education to promote effective program planning, implementation, and operations; and

(8) development of partnerships with public agencies and community organizations.

(b) If a defendant successfully completes a commercially sexually exploited persons court program, regardless of whether the defendant was convicted of the offense for which the defendant entered the program or whether the court deferred further proceedings without entering an adjudication of guilt, after notice to the state and a hearing on whether the defendant is otherwise entitled to the petition, including whether the required time has elapsed, and whether issuance of the order is in the best interest of justice, the court shall enter an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information under Subchapter E-1, Chapter 411, as if the defendant had received a discharge and dismissal under Article 42A.111, Code of Criminal Procedure, with respect to all records and files related to the defendant's arrest for the offense for which the defendant entered the program.
Tex. Estates Code § 356.252 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 356 / Section 356.252
§ 356.252. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

An application for the sale of real estate must:

(1) be in writing;

(2) describe:

(A) the real estate sought to be sold; or

(B) the interest in or part of the real estate sought to be sold; and

(3) be accompanied by an exhibit, verified by an affidavit, showing:

(A) the estate's condition fully and in detail;

(B) the charges and claims that have been approved or established by suit or that have been rejected and may yet be established;

(C) the amount of each claim described by Paragraph (B);

(D) the estate property remaining on hand that is liable for the payment of the claims described by Paragraph (B); and

(E) any other facts showing the necessity for or advisability of the sale.
Tex. Property Code § 59.055 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 59 / Section 59.055
§ 59.055. LESSOR'S LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

A lessor is not liable to a tenant for any damage to property that the lessor has towed under Section 59.052 that occurs during the tow or after the property is towed from the self-service storage facility.
Tex. Utilities Code § 104.107 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 104 / Section 104.107
§ 104.107. RATE SUSPENSION; DEADLINE.
Status: in_force

(a) Pending the hearing and a decision:

(1) the local regulatory authority, after delivering to the gas utility a written statement of the regulatory authority's reasons, may suspend the operation of the schedule for not longer than 90 days after the date the schedule would otherwise be effective; and

(2) the railroad commission may suspend the operation of the schedule for not longer than 150 days after the date the schedule would otherwise be effective.

(b) The 150-day period prescribed by Subsection (a)(2) shall be extended for two days for each day the actual hearing on the merits of the case exceeds 15 days.

(c) If the regulatory authority does not make a final determination concerning a schedule of rates before expiration of the applicable suspension period, the regulatory authority is considered to have approved the schedule. This approval is subject to the authority of the regulatory authority thereafter to continue a hearing in progress.
Tex. Transportation Code § 66.0172 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 66 / Section 66.0172
§ 66.0172. EFFICIENT PILOT SERVICE; MAXIMUM VESSEL LENGTH.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Two-way route" means a directional route within defined limits inside which two-way traffic is established, and which is intended to improve safety in waters where navigation is difficult.

(2) "Two-way traffic" means that traffic flow by all vessels is permitted in opposing directions.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), in order to ensure safe and efficient pilot services, the maximum overall length of a vessel, including the bulbous bow, that may be piloted within the board's jurisdiction is 1,100 feet.

(c) Subject to Section 66.016(c), the board by rule may authorize piloting a vessel with an overall length that exceeds the maximum overall length provided by Subsection (b) if the board determines that the proposed rules would allow two-way routes to be maintained efficiently and two-way traffic to be conducted efficiently. Before adopting a rule under this subsection, the board must hold at least two public hearings. This subsection does not apply to the adoption of rules governing vessel traffic between Morgan's Point and the Houston Turning Basin.
Tex. Water Code § 11.504 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 11 / Section 11.504
§ 11.504. APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN MINING-RELATED ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

This Act shall not apply to surface mining and reclamation.
Tex. Finance Code § 126.154 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 126 / Section 126.154
§ 126.154. POWER TO REPUDIATE BURDENSOME TRANSACTION.
Status: in_force

The conservator may repudiate a contract or unexpired lease the conservator considers burdensome to the credit union.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6906.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6906 / Section 6906.055
§ 6906.055. BOARD RESOLUTIONS; VOTING REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall act by resolutions adopted by the board.

(b) All directors are entitled to vote.

(c) The affirmative vote of a majority of the directors present is necessary to adopt a resolution.
Tex. Occupations Code § 401.302 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 401 / Section 401.302
§ 401.302. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue a license to an applicant who meets the requirements of this chapter and who pays to the department the initial nonrefundable license fee.

(b) The department may issue to an applicant a license in either speech-language pathology or audiology.

(c) The department may issue a license in both speech-language pathology and audiology to an applicant.

(d) The commission by rule shall establish qualifications for dual licensing in speech-language pathology and audiology and may develop a full range of licensing options and establish rules for qualifications.
Tex. Insurance Code § 83.104 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 83 / Section 83.104
§ 83.104. IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY; RESTITUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) After a hearing, if the commissioner determines that an order has been violated, the commissioner may:

(1) impose an administrative penalty of $25,000 for each act of violation;

(2) direct the person against whom the order was issued to make complete restitution to each Texas resident, Texas insured, and entity operating in this state that is harmed by the violation; or

(3) impose the penalty and direct restitution.

(b) A person directed to make restitution shall make the restitution in the form and amount and within the period determined by the commissioner.
Tex. Labor Code § 402.00121 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 402 / Section 402.00121
§ 402.00121. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL.
Status: in_force

(a) It is a ground for removal from office that the commissioner:

(1) does not have at the time of appointment the qualifications required by Section 402.00118;

(2) does not maintain during service as commissioner the qualifications required by Section 402.00118;

(3) violates a prohibition established by Section 402.00122, 402.00124, 402.00125, or 402.00126; or

(4) cannot because of illness or incapacity discharge the commissioner's duties for a substantial part of the commissioner's term.

(b) The validity of an action of the commissioner or the division is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of the commissioner exists.
Tex. Government Code § 540.0655 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540 / Section 540.0655
§ 540.0655. PROVIDER PROTECTION PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall develop and implement a provider protection plan designed to:

(1) reduce administrative burdens on providers participating in a Medicaid managed care model or arrangement implemented under this chapter or Chapter 540A; and

(2) ensure efficient provider enrollment and reimbursement.

(b) To the greatest extent possible, the commission shall incorporate the measures in the provider protection plan into each contract between a managed care organization and the commission to provide health care services to recipients.

(c) The provider protection plan must provide for:

(1) a Medicaid managed care organization's prompt payment to and proper reimbursement of providers;

(2) prompt and accurate claim adjudication through:

(A) educating providers on properly submitting clean claims and on appeals;

(B) accepting uniform forms, including HCFA Forms 1500 and UB-92 and subsequent versions of those forms, through an electronic portal; and

(C) establishing standards for claims payments in accordance with a provider's contract;

(3) adequate and clearly defined provider network standards that:

(A) are specific to provider type, including physicians, general acute care facilities, and other provider types defined in the commission's network adequacy standards in effect on January 1, 2013; and

(B) ensure choice among multiple providers to the greatest extent possible;

(4) a prompt credentialing process for providers;

(5) uniform efficiency standards and requirements for Medicaid managed care organizations for submitting and tracking preauthorization requests for Medicaid services;

(6) establishing an electronic process, including the use of an Internet portal, through which providers in any managed care organization's provider network may:

(A) submit electronic claims, prior authorization requests, claims appeals and reconsiderations, clinical data, and other documents that the organization requests for prior authorization and claims processing; and

(B) obtain electronic remittance advice, explanation of benefits statements, and other standardized reports;

(7) measuring Medicaid managed care organization retention rates of significant traditional providers;

(8) creating a work group to review and make recommendations to the commission concerning any requirement under this subsection for which immediate implementation is not feasible at the time the plan is otherwise implemented, including the required process for submitting and accepting attachments for claims processing and prior authorization requests through an electronic process under Subdivision (6) and, for any requirement that is not implemented immediately, recommendations regarding the expected:

(A) fiscal impact of implementing the requirement; and

(B) timeline for implementing the requirement; and

(9) any other provision the commission determines will ensure efficiency or reduce administrative burdens on providers participating in a Medicaid managed care model or arrangement.
Tex. Labor Code § 402.062 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 402 / Section 402.062
§ 402.062. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) The division may accept gifts, grants, or donations as provided by rules adopted by the commissioner.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265, Sec. 7.01(15), eff. September 1, 2005.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 2A.514 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.514
§ 2A.514. WAIVER OF LESSEE'S OBJECTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) In rejecting goods, a lessee's failure to state a particular defect that is ascertainable by reasonable inspection precludes the lessee from relying on the defect to justify rejection or to establish default:

(1) if, stated seasonably, the lessor or the supplier could have cured it (Section 2A.513); or

(2) between merchants if the lessor or the supplier after rejection has made a request in writing for a full and final written statement of all defects on which the lessee proposes to rely.

(b) A lessee's failure to reserve rights when paying rent or other consideration against documents precludes recovery of the payment for defects apparent in the documents.
Tex. Government Code § 24.367 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.367
§ 24.367.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.367. 188TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (GREGG COUNTY). The 188th Judicial District is composed of Gregg County.
Tex. Election Code § 122.066 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 122 / Section 122.066
§ 122.066. EXAMINATION FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The secretary of state shall prescribe an examination fee or fee schedule to compensate examiners appointed by the secretary under this subchapter.

(b) The fee for an examination may not exceed the fee for an application for initial approval of a voting system or voting system equipment.

(c) If the secretary orders an independent examination of the modified system or equipment, the secretary may not appoint examiners until the secretary receives the examination fee.
Tex. Labor Code § 404.107 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 404 / Section 404.107
§ 404.107. ACCESS TO INFORMATION BY PUBLIC COUNSEL.
Status: in_force

The public counsel:

(1) is entitled to the same access as a party, other than division staff or department staff, to division or department records available in a proceeding before the commissioner, commissioner of insurance, division, or department under the authority granted to the public counsel by this chapter; and

(2) is entitled to obtain discovery under Chapter 2001, Government Code, of any nonprivileged matter that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a proceeding or submission before the commissioner, commissioner of insurance, division, or department as authorized by this chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 365.031 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 365 / Section 365.031
§ 365.031. LITTER, GARBAGE, REFUSE, AND RUBBISH IN LAKE SABINE.
Status: in_force

The governing body of Port Arthur by ordinance may prohibit the depositing or placing of litter, garbage, refuse, or rubbish into or on the waters of Lake Sabine within the municipal limits.
Tex. Government Code § 2060.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2060 / Section 2060.006
§ 2060.006. ASSISTANCE BY STATE AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

The comptroller or a state agency with a representative on the commission shall provide any assistance the commission requires to perform the commission's duties.
Tex. Education Code § 51.201 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.201
§ 51.201. APPLICABILITY OF CRIMINAL LAWS.
Status: in_force

All the general and criminal laws of the state are declared to be in full force and effect within the areas under the control and jurisdiction of the state institutions of higher education of this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1104.201 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.201
§ 1104.201. DISCIPLINARY POWERS OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may reprimand an appraisal management company or conditionally or unconditionally suspend or revoke any registration issued under this chapter if the board determines that the appraisal management company has:

(1) violated or attempted to violate this chapter or any rule adopted by the board under this chapter; or

(2) procured or attempted to procure a license or registration by fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit.

(b) The board may probate the suspension or revocation of a registration under reasonable terms determined by the board.

(c) The board may report to the appraisal subcommittee any disciplinary action taken by the board against an appraisal management company required to register under this chapter.