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Tex. Insurance Code § 1601.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1601 / Section 1601.101
§ 1601.101.
Status: repealed

Sec. 1601.101. PARTICIPATION ELIGIBILITY: EMPLOYEES. (a) An individual who is employed by the governing board of a system, who performs service, other than as an independent contractor, for the system, and who is described by this section is eligible to participate as an employee in the uniform program on the date specified by Section 1601.1045.

(b) An individual is eligible to participate in the uniform program as provided by Subsection (a) if the individual receives compensation for services performed for the system, is eligible to be a member of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and either:

(1) is expected to work at least 20 hours per week and to continue in the employment for a term of at least 4-1/2 months; or

(2) is appointed for at least 50 percent of a standard full-time appointment.

(c) An individual is eligible to participate in the uniform program as provided by Subsection (a) if the individual:

(1) receives compensation for services performed for the system;

(2) is employed at least 20 hours a week; and

(3) is not permitted to be a member of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas because the individual is solely employed by the system in a position that as a condition of employment requires the individual to be enrolled as a student in the system in graduate-level courses.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1198, Sec. 5, eff. January 1, 2012.
Tex. Local Government Code § 158.0371 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 158 / Section 158.0371
§ 158.0371. REVIEW UNDER SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE RULE.
Status: in_force

(a) The same standards described by Section 158.0121 apply to an appeal under Section 158.037.

(b) The procedures for review under Section 158.037 are the same as provided by Section 158.0122.

(c) The commission may require a party who appeals a decision under Section 158.037 to pay the cost of preparing the commission record in the same manner provided by Section 158.0123.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7923.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7923 / Section 7923.0303
§ 7923.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1015.301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1015 / Section 1015.301
§ 1015.301. DISSOLUTION; ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the district voters voting in an election held for that purpose.

(b) The board may order that a dissolution election be held.

(c) The board shall order an election if the board receives a petition requesting an election that is signed by at least 10 percent of the registered voters in the district. The board shall order the election not later than the 60th day after the date the petition is presented to the district.

(d) The order calling the election must state:

(1) the nature of the election, including the proposition to appear on the ballot;

(2) the date of the election;

(3) the hours during which the polls will be open; and

(4) the location of the polling places.

(e) Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election ordered under this section.
Tex. Government Code § 2302.042 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2302 / Section 2302.042
§ 2302.042. PETITION FOR ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A state agency may file a petition with the commission to enforce Section 2302.041.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, if a state agency files a petition under this section, the commission may determine issues relating to rates, pricing policies, access restrictions, and other matters regarding a state agency cogeneration facility as necessary to enforce Section 2302.041.

(c) The commission retains jurisdiction until the commission by final order resolves the issues raised in the petition.
Tex. Water Code § 58.729 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.729
§ 58.729. DEBTS OF ORIGINAL DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

After two or more districts are consolidated, the debts of the original districts are protected and are not impaired. These debts may be paid by taxes or assessments levied on the land in the original districts as if they had not consolidated or contributions from the consolidated district on terms stated in the consolidation agreement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7940A.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7940A / Section 7940A.0305
§ 7940A.0305. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 657.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 657 / Section 657.003
§ 657.003. MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual who qualifies for a military employment preference is entitled to a preference in employment with or appointment to a state agency over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification.

(b) A state agency shall provide to an individual entitled to a military employment preference for employment or appointment over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification a military employment preference, in the following order of priority:

(1) a veteran with a disability;

(2) a veteran;

(3) a spouse described by Section 657.002(4) or (5);

(4) a veteran's surviving spouse who has not remarried; and

(5) an orphan of a veteran if the veteran was killed while on active duty.

(c) If a state agency requires a competitive examination under a merit system or civil service plan for selecting or promoting employees, an individual entitled to a military employment preference who otherwise is qualified for that position and who has received at least the minimum required score for the test is entitled to have a service credit of 10 points added to the test score. A veteran with a disability is entitled to have a service credit of five additional points added to the individual's test score.

(d) An individual entitled to a military employment preference is not disqualified from holding a position with a state agency because of age or an established service-connected disability if the age or disability does not make the individual incompetent to perform the duties of the position.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 301.011 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 301 / Section 301.011
§ 301.011. EXEMPTION FROM SECURITIES LAWS.
Status: in_force

(a) A sale, issuance, or offer for sale of an ownership interest in a professional entity to a person authorized under this title to own an ownership interest in the professional entity is exempt from any state law, other than this code, that regulates the sale, issuance, or offer for sale of securities.

(b) A transaction described by Subsection (a) does not require the approval of or other action by a state official or regulatory agency authorized to regulate the sale, issuance, or offer for sale of securities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7956.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7956 / Section 7956.051
§ 7956.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Except as provided by Section 7956.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3972.0110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3972 / Section 3972.0110
§ 3972.0110. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 541.302 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 541 / Section 541.302
§ 541.302. TIME TO MAKE REFUNDS.
Status: in_force

The department shall specify a reasonable time within which a person required to make premium refunds under Section 541.301 must make the refunds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9019.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9019 / Section 9019.105
§ 9019.105. PROJECT APPROVAL.
Status: in_force

The board is not required to secure the approval of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for any district project.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2305.003 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2305 / Section 2305.003
§ 2305.003. REGISTER OF REPAIRS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person subject to this subchapter shall maintain a register of each repair the person makes to a motor vehicle. The register must contain a substantially complete and accurate description of each motor vehicle that is repaired.

(b) This section does not apply to a repair having a value of $1 or less.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1114.302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1114 / Section 1114.302
§ 1114.302. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court shall publish a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks before the date of the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1036.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1036 / Section 1036.053
§ 1036.053. BALLOT APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file with the board secretary an application in accordance with Chapter 144, Election Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1121.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1121 / Section 1121.056
§ 1121.056. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

A vacancy in the office of director shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by appointment by the person or governing body that appointed the vacating director.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 552.052 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 552 / Section 552.052
§ 552.052. MANIPULATION OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR.
Status: in_force

A person may not develop or deploy an artificial intelligence system in a manner that intentionally aims to incite or encourage a person to:

(1) commit physical self-harm, including suicide;

(2) harm another person; or

(3) engage in criminal activity.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3001.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3001 / Section 3001.203
§ 3001.203. HEARING AND PETITION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The board may impose an assessment only if:

(1) a written petition has been filed with the board that:

(A) requests the assessment;

(B) states the specific purpose of the assessment; and

(C) is signed by each owner of the property to be assessed;

(2) two-thirds of the board votes to impose the assessment;

(3) the board provides notice of a hearing on the proposal under Section 3001.209; and

(4) the board holds a hearing on the advisability of the assessment under Section 3001.210.
Tex. Government Code § 401.061 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 401 / Section 401.061
§ 401.061. APPROPRIATIONS FOR EMERGENCY.
Status: in_force

The legislature may appropriate money to the governor to be used only:

(1) in an emergency, including an imperative public necessity;

(2) for the executive branch of state government;

(3) if other money is not available, because previously appropriated money has been spent or obligated; and

(4) for purposes for which specific other appropriations previously have been made.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8263.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8263 / Section 8263.203
§ 8263.203. BONDS FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

If authorized at an election under Section 8263.151, the district may issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to pay for the development and maintenance of recreational facilities.
Tex. Estates Code § 1355.001 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1355 / Section 1355.001
§ 1355.001. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS TO RESIDENT CREDITOR.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "resident creditor" means a person who:

(1) is a resident of this state; and

(2) is entitled to money in an amount that is $250,000 or less, the right to which is liquidated and is uncontested in any pending lawsuit.

(b) This section applies only to a resident creditor who:

(1) is an incapacitated person or the former ward of a guardianship terminated under Chapter 1204; and

(2) does not have a legal guardian of the creditor's estate.

(c) A debtor who owes money to a resident creditor to whom this section applies may pay the money to the county clerk of the county in which the creditor resides to the account of the creditor. When making a payment under this subsection, a debtor shall give to the clerk:

(1) the creditor's name;

(2) the creditor's social security identification number;

(3) the nature of the creditor's disability;

(4) the creditor's post office address; and

(5) if the creditor is a minor, the creditor's age.

(d) The receipt for the money signed by the county clerk is binding on the resident creditor as of the date of receipt and to the extent of the payment.

(e) The county clerk shall:

(1) by letter mailed to the address given under Subsection (c)(4), apprise the resident creditor that the deposit was made; and

(2) on receipt of the payment, bring the payment to the court's attention.
Tex. Local Government Code § 154.006 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 154 / Section 154.006
§ 154.006. INSUFFICIENT SALARY FUND SUPPLEMENTED BY TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND.
Status: in_force

If a salary fund created under this chapter does not contain enough money to pay the claims against it, the commissioners court shall transfer to the salary fund from the general fund of the county an amount of money necessary to pay those claims.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 81.0072 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.0072
§ 81.0072. REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The department, based on the recommendation of the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters, may revoke or suspend a certificate or place a certificate holder on probation for a violation of a statute, rule, or policy of the department. If a certificate holder is placed on probation, the department may require the practitioner:

(1) to report regularly to the department on matters that are the basis of the probation;

(2) to limit practice to those areas prescribed by the department; or

(3) to continue or renew professional education until a satisfactory degree of skill has been attained in those areas that are the basis of the probation.

(b) If the department proposes to suspend or revoke a certificate or place a certificate holder on probation, the certificate holder is entitled to a hearing before the department or a hearings officer appointed by the department. All final decisions to suspend or revoke a certificate or place a certificate holder on probation shall be made by the department.
Tex. Government Code § 81.077 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 81 / Section 81.077
§ 81.077. DISBARMENT PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The supreme court may not adopt or promulgate any rule abrogating the right of trial by jury of an accused attorney in a disbarment action in the county of the residence of the accused attorney.

(b) A disbarment proceeding against a resident attorney shall be instituted in a district court in the county of the attorney's residence, but the accused attorney may apply for change of venue under Rule 257, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

(c) This chapter does not prohibit a grievance committee from investigating a complaint of professional misconduct alleged to have occurred in the geographical area served by the committee, but any action must be filed in the county of the attorney's residence.

(d) Venue in a disbarment proceeding against a nonresident member of the state bar is in a district court either in Travis County or in any county where the alleged misconduct occurred.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7909A.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7909A / Section 7909A.0503
§ 7909A.0503. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.602 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.602
§ 242.602. PHARMACIST SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) An institution shall:

(1) employ a licensed pharmacist responsible for operating the institution's pharmacy; or

(2) contract, in writing, with a licensed pharmacist to advise the institution on ordering, storage, administration, and disposal of medications and biologicals and related recordkeeping.

(b) The institution shall allow residents to choose their pharmacy provider from any pharmacy that is qualified to perform the services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3938.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3938 / Section 3938.005
§ 3938.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 44.011 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 44 / Section 44.011
§ 44.011. PURCHASE AND SALE OF LIVE GAME ANIMALS.
Status: in_force

(a) Only game animals that are in a healthy condition may be sold, bartered, or exchanged, or offered for sale, barter, or exchange by a game breeder.

(b) No person may purchase or accept in this state a live game animal unless:

(1) the game animal bears a tag required by Section 44.005 of this code and is delivered or sold by a game breeder; or

(2) the game animal is delivered by a common carrier from outside this state.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 289.206 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 289 / Section 289.206
§ 289.206. ELECTION REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN PROVISIONS OR PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) In order to amend any provision or procedure set out in this chapter, the district must obtain the approval of at least 95 percent of the institutional health care providers potentially subject to the tax.

(b) This section does not apply to rules or procedures related to the daily administrative matters of the district.
Tex. Education Code § 51.212 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.212
§ 51.212. PEACE OFFICERS AT PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing boards of private institutions of higher education, including private junior colleges, are authorized to employ and commission peace officers for the purpose of enforcing:

(1) state law on the campuses of private institutions of higher education; and

(2) state and local law, including applicable municipal ordinances, at other locations, as permitted by Subsection (b) or Section 51.2125.

(b) Any officer commissioned under the provisions of this section is vested with all the powers, privileges, and immunities of peace officers if the officer:

(1) is on the property under the control and jurisdiction of the respective private institution of higher education or is otherwise performing duties assigned to the officer by the institution, regardless of whether the officer is on property under the control and jurisdiction of the institution, but provided these duties are being performed within a county in which the institution has land; or

(2) to the extent authorized by Section 51.2125, is:

(A) requested by another law enforcement agency to provide assistance in enforcing state or local law, including a municipal ordinance, and is acting in response to that request; or

(B) otherwise assisting another law enforcement agency in enforcing a law described by Paragraph (A).

(c) Any officer assigned to duty and commissioned shall take and file the oath required of peace officers, and shall execute and file a good and sufficient bond in the sum of $1,000, payable to the governor, with two or more good and sufficient sureties, conditioned that the officer will fairly, impartially, and faithfully perform the duties as may be required of the officer by law. The bond may be sued on from time to time in the name of the person injured until the whole amount is recovered.

(d) The governing boards of private institutions of higher education are authorized to hire and pay on a regular basis peace officers commissioned by an incorporated city. The officers shall be under the supervision of the hiring institution, but shall be subject to dismissal and disciplinary action by the city. An incorporated city is authorized to contract with a private institution of higher education for the use and employment of its commissioned officers in any manner agreed to, provided that there is no expense incurred by the city.

(e) In this section, "private institution of higher education" means a private or independent institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003.

(f) A campus police department of a private institution of higher education is a law enforcement agency and a governmental body for purposes of Chapter 552, Government Code, only with respect to information relating solely to law enforcement activities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1087.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1087 / Section 1087.103
§ 1087.103. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING.
Status: in_force

The board may prescribe:

(1) the method of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and

(2) accounting and control procedures for the district.
Tex. Water Code § 15.110 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.110
§ 15.110. REQUIREMENTS FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND FEDERAL AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject only to constitutional limitations, all contracting political subdivisions may issue and execute those bonds, notes, or other obligations necessary to conform to and comply with repayment obligations adopted by the board.

(b) Loans of financial assistance under this subchapter shall be repaid to the board, and the payments made to the board for these loans of financial assistance shall be made in compliance with terms and conditions established by the board.
Tex. Education Code § 49.013 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 49 / Section 49.013
§ 49.013. PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subchapter G, a decision of the commissioner under this chapter is appealable under Section 7.057.

(b) Any order of the commissioner issued under this chapter shall be given immediate effect and may not be stayed or enjoined pending any appeal.

(c) Chapter 2001, Government Code, does not apply to a decision of the commissioner under this chapter.

(d) On the request of the commissioner, the secretary of state shall publish any rules adopted under this chapter in the Texas Register and the Texas Administrative Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 85.259 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 85 / Section 85.259
§ 85.259. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

A home collection kit for HIV infection testing is a "device" as that term is defined in Section 431.002 and is subject to the provisions for enforcement contained in Chapter 431. Any violation of the requirement in Section 85.258 shall be subject to the enforcement provisions of Chapter 431.