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Tex. Insurance Code § 844.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 844 / Section 844.101
§ 844.101. UNFAIR COMPETITION.
Status: in_force

(a) A certificate holder may not engage in unfair and disruptive provider hiring or contracting practices for the purpose of limiting competition from traditional community providers.

(b) The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners shall adopt rules to implement this section.
Tex. Government Code § 612.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 612 / Section 612.001
§ 612.001. MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR PEACE OFFICERS AND FIRE FIGHTERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The state shall provide for insuring each peace officer and fire fighter in its employ against liability to third persons arising out of the operation, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle owned or leased by the state.

(b) The liability coverage provided under this section must be in amounts not less than those required by Chapter 601, Transportation Code, to provide evidence of financial responsibility.

(c) The state may elect to be self-insured or to reimburse the actual cost of an extended automobile liability insurance endorsement obtained by a peace officer or fire fighter on an individually owned automobile liability insurance policy. The extended endorsement must:

(1) be in the amount required by Subsection (b); and

(2) extend the coverage to include the operation and use of vehicles by a peace officer or fire fighter in the scope of the officer's or fire fighter's employment.

(d) If the reimbursement method is used, the state may require a peace officer or fire fighter who operates and uses a motor vehicle to present proof that an extended coverage endorsement has been purchased and is in effect for the period of reimbursement.

(e) In this section, "motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle for which motor vehicle automobile insurance may be written under Subchapter A, Chapter 5, Insurance Code.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 81.006 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 81 / Section 81.006
§ 81.006. TAKING OR POSSESSING SPECIES FROM WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Status: in_force

No person may take or attempt to take or possess any wildlife or fish from a wildlife management area except in the manner and during the times permitted by the department under Subchapter E of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8004A.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8004A / Section 8004A.0304
§ 8004A.0304. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Government Code § 4006.056 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4006 / Section 4006.056
§ 4006.056. CERTIFIED COPIES.
Status: in_force

(a) For a certified copy of any papers filed in the office of the commissioner, the commissioner shall charge and collect a fee that is reasonably related to the costs of producing the certified copy.

(b) A fee charged under this section may not be more than a fee that the secretary of state is authorized to charge for a similar service.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1377.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1377 / Section 1377.002
§ 1377.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter applies only to a health benefit plan, including a small employer health benefit plan written under Chapter 1501 or coverage provided by a health group cooperative under Subchapter B of that chapter, that provides benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident, or sickness, including an individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement, a group hospital service contract, or an individual or group evidence of coverage or similar coverage document that is offered by:

(1) an insurance company;

(2) a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842;

(3) a fraternal benefit society operating under Chapter 885;

(4) a stipulated premium company operating under Chapter 884;

(5) an exchange operating under Chapter 942;

(6) a Lloyd's plan operating under Chapter 941;

(7) a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843;

(8) a multiple employer welfare arrangement that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 846; or

(9) an approved nonprofit health corporation that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 844.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision in Chapter 1551, 1575, 1579, or 1601 or any other law, this chapter applies to:

(1) a basic coverage plan under Chapter 1551;

(2) a basic plan under Chapter 1575;

(3) a primary care coverage plan under Chapter 1579; and

(4) basic coverage under Chapter 1601.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1098.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1098 / Section 1098.005
§ 1098.005. CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

If a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the constitution of this state or of the United States, the district by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 24.395 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.395
§ 24.395.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.395. 217TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (ANGELINA COUNTY). The 217th Judicial District is composed of Angelina County.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2401.152 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2401 / Section 2401.152
§ 2401.152. RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A transportation service provider shall maintain a record for each shipment of property the transportation service provider assumes responsibility for transporting. The record must include:

(1) the name of the shipper of the property;

(2) the type of property being transported;

(3) the destination of the property;

(4) the name of the person receiving the property; and

(5) the name of the person transporting the property.

(b) The transportation service provider shall keep a copy of the record until at least the fourth anniversary of the date the property is transported.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.0517 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.0517
§ 382.0517. DETERMINATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLETION OF APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

The commission shall determine when an application filed under Section 382.054 or Section 382.0518 is administratively complete. On determination, the commission by mail shall notify the applicant and any interested party who has requested notification. If the number of interested parties who have requested notification makes it impracticable for the commission to notify those parties by mail, the commission shall notify those parties by publication using the method prescribed by Section 382.031(a).
Tex. Family Code § 231.015 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 231 / Section 231.015
§ 231.015. INSURANCE REPORTING PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) In consultation with the Texas Department of Insurance and representatives of the insurance industry in this state, including insurance trade associations, the Title IV-D agency by rule shall operate a program under which insurers shall cooperate with the Title IV-D agency in identifying obligors who owe child support arrearages and are subject to liens for child support arrearages to intercept certain insurance settlements or awards for claims in satisfaction of the arrearage amounts.

(b) An insurer that provides information or responds to a notice of child support lien or levy under Subchapter G, Chapter 157, or acts in good faith to comply with procedures established by the Title IV-D agency under this section is not liable for those acts under any law to any person.

(c) An insurer may not be required to report or identify the following types of claims:

(1) a first-party property damage claim under:

(A) a personal automobile insurance policy for actual repair, replacement, or loss of use of an insured vehicle; or

(B) a residential or tenant property insurance policy for actual repair, replacement, or loss of use of an insured dwelling and contents, including additional living expenses actually incurred;

(2) a third-party property damage claim:

(A) that will be paid to a vendor or repair facility for the actual repair, replacement, or loss of use of:

(i) a dwelling, condominium, or other improvements on real property;

(ii) a vehicle, including a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle; or

(iii) other tangible personal property that has sustained actual damage or loss; or

(B) for the reimbursement to a claimant for payments made by the claimant to a vendor or repair facility for the actual repair, replacement, or loss of use of:

(i) a dwelling, condominium, or other improvements on real property;

(ii) a vehicle, including a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle; or

(iii) other tangible personal property that has sustained actual damage or loss;

(3) a claim for benefits, or a portion of a claim for benefits, assigned to be paid to a funeral service provider or facility for actual funeral expenses owed by the insured that are not otherwise paid or reimbursed;

(4) a claim for benefits assigned to be paid to a health care provider or facility for actual medical expenses owed by the insured that are not otherwise paid or reimbursed; or

(5) a claim for benefits to be paid under a limited benefit insurance policy that provides:

(A) coverage for one or more specified diseases or illnesses;

(B) dental or vision benefits; or

(C) hospital indemnity or other fixed indemnity coverage.
Tex. Government Code § 2251.051 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2251 / Section 2251.051
§ 2251.051. VENDOR REMEDY FOR NONPAYMENT OF CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) A vendor may suspend performance required under a contract with a governmental entity if:

(1) the governmental entity does not pay the vendor an undisputed amount within the time limits provided by Subchapter B; and

(2) the vendor gives the governmental entity written notice:

(A) informing the governmental entity that payment has not been received; and

(B) stating the intent of the vendor to suspend performance for nonpayment.

(b) The vendor may not suspend performance under this section before the later of:

(1) the 10th day after the date the vendor gives notice under Subsection (a); or

(2) the day specified by Section 2251.053(b).

(c) A vendor who suspends performance under this section is not:

(1) required to supply further labor, services, or materials until the vendor is paid the amount provided for under this chapter, plus costs for demobilization and remobilization; or

(2) responsible for damages resulting from suspending work if the governmental entity with which the vendor has the contract has not notified the vendor in writing before performance is suspended that payment has been made or that a bona fide dispute for payment exists.

(d) A notification under Subsection (c)(2) that a bona fide dispute for payment exists must include a list of the specific reasons for nonpayment. If a reason specified is that labor, services, or materials provided by the vendor or the vendor's subcontractor are not provided in compliance with the contract, the vendor is entitled to a reasonable opportunity to:

(1) cure the noncompliance of the listed items; or

(2) offer a reasonable amount to compensate for listed items for which noncompliance cannot be promptly cured.
Tex. Local Government Code § 372.0055 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 372 / Section 372.0055
§ 372.0055. DEFERRED ASSESSMENT; ESTIMATE.
Status: in_force

If a proposed improvement under Section 372.005 includes a deferred assessment, before holding the hearing required by Section 372.009, the governing body of the municipality or county must estimate:

(1) the appraised value of taxable real property liable for assessment in the district; and

(2) the cost of the improvement.
Tex. Government Code § 2171.056 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2171 / Section 2171.056
§ 2171.056. PURCHASE OF OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION IN AMOUNT EXCEEDING CONTRACTED RATES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a state agency in the executive branch of state government that is required to participate in the comptroller's contracts for travel services.

(b) Except as provided by comptroller rule, a state agency may not:

(1) purchase commercial airline or rental car transportation if the amount of the purchase exceeds the amount of the central travel office's contracted fares or rates; or

(2) reimburse a person for the purchase of commercial airline or rental car transportation for the amount that exceeds the amount of the central travel office's contracted fares or rates.

(c) The comptroller shall educate state agencies about this section.

(d) The comptroller shall audit travel vouchers under Chapter 403 for compliance with this section.

(e) The comptroller shall adopt rules related to exemptions from the prohibition prescribed by Subsection (b).
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.062 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 841 / Section 841.062
§ 841.062. DETERMINATION OF PREDATOR STATUS.
Status: in_force

(a) The judge or jury shall determine whether, beyond a reasonable doubt, the person is a sexually violent predator. Either the state or the person is entitled to appeal the determination and to a retrial if an appellate court remands the case to the trial court for a new trial.

(b) A jury determination in a civil commitment proceeding must be by unanimous verdict. If one or two of the 12 jurors have been discharged and there are no alternate jurors to be seated, the remaining jurors may render a verdict. If fewer than 12 jurors render a verdict, the verdict must be signed by each juror rendering the verdict.
Tex. Government Code § 323.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 323 / Section 323.006
§ 323.006. POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The council shall:

(1) study and investigate the functions and problems of state departments, agencies, and officers;

(2) conduct investigations and studies and make reports that may be considered useful to the legislative branch of state government;

(3) gather and disseminate information for the legislature's use;

(4) meet and perform council functions during the legislative interim;

(5) make periodic reports to all members of the legislature and keep the legislature fully informed of all issues that may come before the council, any action taken on an issue, and the progress made on an issue;

(6) report council recommendations to the legislature and, if appropriate, provide drafts of legislation with the report;

(7) assist the legislature in drafting proposed legislation;

(8) provide legal advice and other legal services to the legislature; and

(9) provide data-processing services to aid members and legislative committees in accomplishing their legislative duties.

(b) By agreement with either house of the legislature or a legislative agency, the council may perform other services or functions for or on behalf of the house or agency.
Tex. Government Code § 571.141 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 571 / Section 571.141
§ 571.141. AVAILABILITY OF COMMISSION ORDERS ON INTERNET.
Status: in_force

(a) As soon as practicable following a preliminary review, preliminary review hearing, or formal hearing at which the commission determines that a person has committed a violation within the commission's jurisdiction, the commission shall make available on the Internet:

(1) a copy of the commission's order stating the determination; or

(2) a summary of the commission's order.

(b) This section does not apply to a determination of a violation that is technical or de minimis.
Tex. Education Code § 74.751 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 74 / Section 74.751
§ 74.751. HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of regents of The University of Texas System may operate The University of Texas Health Science Center--South Texas as provided by Section 79.02, with its administrative offices to be located in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties. The health science center shall consist of a medical school, as provided by Section 74.752, other health and health-related degree programs, and related programs and facilities as the board considers appropriate.

(b) The board of regents may include facilities located in Bee, Brooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, Starr, Willacy, and Zapata Counties in the health science center and may operate programs and activities and provide related services of the center in those counties.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8834.215 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8834 / Section 8834.215
§ 8834.215. REDUCTION OF GROUNDWATER USE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by order may require a person to completely or partially discontinue the use of groundwater by:

(1) acquiring an alternative water supply needed to replace the water supply covered by the order; or

(2) participating in a groundwater reduction plan or other agreement the board approves as complying with the district's regulatory requirements.

(b) The board by order or rule may require a person to reduce groundwater use by eliminating waste or implementing water conservation measures.
Tex. Insurance Code § 981.153 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 981 / Section 981.153
§ 981.153. PLAN OF OPERATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The procedures to administer the stamping office are established by a plan of operation approved by the commissioner. The plan of operation establishes the terms of the members of the board of directors of the office.

(b) The stamping office shall submit any amendment to the plan of operation to the commissioner. An amendment to the plan of operation is effective on approval by commissioner order.

(c) If the stamping office fails to submit a suitable amendment to the plan of operation, the commissioner may, after notice and hearing, adopt:

(1) an amendment to the plan of operation; and

(2) any rules necessary or advisable to implement this subchapter.

(d) A rule adopted under Subsection (c) continues until:

(1) modified by the commissioner; or

(2) superseded by an amendment to the plan of operation submitted by the stamping office and approved by the commissioner.
Tex. Government Code § 432.112 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.112
§ 432.112. PETITION FOR NEW TRIAL.
Status: in_force

At any time within two years after approval by the convening authority of a court-martial sentence, the accused may petition the state judge advocate general for a new trial on ground of newly discovered evidence or fraud on the court-martial. If the accused's case is pending before the Texas Court of Military Appeals when the petition is filed, the appeal does not proceed until the state judge advocate general has made a decision on the request. If the petition is granted, the appeal shall be dismissed. If the petition is denied, the court of military appeals shall continue its proceedings on the case.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8374.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8374 / Section 8374.103
§ 8374.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads described by Section 54.234, Water Code, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.

(b) The district may exercise the powers provided by this section without submitting a petition to or obtaining approval from the commission as required by Section 54.234, Water Code.
Tex. Government Code § 851.0011 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 851 / Section 851.0011
§ 851.0011. ALTERNATIVE DEFINITION OF DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only with respect to a municipality:

(1) with a population of less than 200,000;

(2) that is located in a county with a population of not less than 2.5 million and not more than 4 million;

(3) that has a regularly organized fire department for which a retirement system and fund have been established under Section 4, Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act (Article 6243e, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and

(4) that before January 1, 2017, has one or more departments participating in the retirement system.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 851.001(7), "department" in this subtitle includes employees of a municipality described by Subsection (a) who are allowed to participate in the retirement system under Section 31A, Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act (Article 6243e, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), because the municipality completed all actions authorized or required by that section within the time prescribed by that section.

(c) If a municipality fails to complete all actions authorized or required by Section 31A, Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act (Article 6243e, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), before October 1, 2018, this section expires on October 1, 2018, in accordance with Section 31A(g), Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act (Article 6243e, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
Tex. Local Government Code § 62.201 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 62 / Section 62.201
§ 62.201. PETITION FOR ABOLITION.
Status: in_force

After the 120th day after the date a municipality ceases to have any persons residing within its boundaries, the owners of a majority of the land within the municipality may file a petition with a district court of the county in which all or a majority of the land in the municipality is located requesting the court to abolish the municipality.
Tex. Family Code § 65.063 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 65 / Section 65.063
§ 65.063. RIGHT TO REEMPLOYMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) An employer may not terminate the employment of a permanent employee because the employee is required under Section 65.062(b) to attend a hearing.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, an employee whose employment is terminated in violation of this section is entitled to return to the same employment that the employee held when notified of the hearing if the employee, as soon as practical after the hearing, gives the employer actual notice that the employee intends to return.

(c) A person who is injured because of a violation of this section is entitled to:

(1) reinstatement to the person's former position;

(2) damages not to exceed an amount equal to six times the amount of monthly compensation received by the person on the date of the hearing; and

(3) reasonable attorney's fees in an amount approved by the court.

(d) It is a defense to an action brought under this section that the employer's circumstances changed while the employee attended the hearing and caused reemployment to be impossible or unreasonable. To establish a defense under this subsection, an employer must prove that the termination of employment was because of circumstances other than the employee's attendance at the hearing.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8823.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8823 / Section 8823.001
§ 8823.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Aransas County Groundwater Conservation District.