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Tex. Occupations Code § 351.459 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 351 / Section 351.459
§ 351.459. MERCANTILE ESTABLISHMENT; PROHIBITED ACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist who leases space from and practices optometry or therapeutic optometry on the premises of a mercantile establishment.

(b) An optometrist or therapeutic optometrist may not:

(1) conduct a phase of practice as a department or concession of a mercantile establishment; or

(2) display a legend or sign stating "Optical Department," "Optometrical Department," or a similar message on the premises of a mercantile establishment or in advertising.

(c) An optometrist or therapeutic optometrist may not permit the optometrist's or therapeutic optometrist's name or practice to be directly or indirectly used in connection with a mercantile establishment in any manner, including in advertising, displays, or signs.

(d) The credit account of a patient of an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist must be with the optometrist or therapeutic optometrist and not with the credit department of the mercantile establishment. This subsection does not prevent the optometrist or therapeutic optometrist from subsequently selling, transferring, or assigning that account.

(e) Section 351.363(a) applies to this section.
Tex. Labor Code § 410.026 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 410 / Section 410.026
§ 410.026. POWERS AND DUTIES OF BENEFIT REVIEW OFFICER.
Status: in_force

(a) A benefit review officer shall:

(1) mediate disputes between the parties and assist in the adjustment of the claim consistent with this subtitle and the policies of the division;

(2) thoroughly inform all parties of their rights and responsibilities under this subtitle, especially in a case in which the employee is not represented by an attorney or other representative;

(3) ensure that all documents and information relating to the employee's wages, medical condition, and any other information pertinent to the resolution of disputed issues are contained in the claim file at the conference, especially in a case in which the employee is not represented by an attorney or other representative; and

(4) prepare a written report that details each issue that is not resolved at the benefit review conference, as required under Section 410.031, including any issue raised for the first time at the conclusion of an additional benefit review conference conducted under Subsection (b).

(b) A benefit review officer may schedule an additional benefit review conference if:

(1) the benefit review officer determines that any available information pertinent to the resolution of disputed issues was not produced at the initial benefit review conference; and

(2) a second benefit review conference has not already been conducted.

(c) A benefit review officer may not take testimony but may direct questions to an employee, an employer, or a representative of an insurance carrier to supplement or clarify information in a claim file.

(d) A benefit review officer may not make a formal record.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3930.112 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3930 / Section 3930.112
§ 3930.112. PROJECT FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY.
Status: in_force

The district may own, lease, operate, or manage a project to improve educational opportunities in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8141.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8141 / Section 8141.0402
§ 8141.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8141.0401, 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. Labor Code § 502.022 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 502 / Section 502.022
§ 502.022. AUTHORITY TO SELF-INSURE.
Status: in_force

An institution may self-insure.
Tex. Government Code § 432.132 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.132
§ 432.132. MISSING MOVEMENT.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this chapter who through neglect or design misses the movement of a ship, aircraft, or unit with which he is required to move in the course of duty shall be punished as a court-martial directs.
Tex. Finance Code § 279.052 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 279 / Section 279.052
§ 279.052. RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subsection (b), the finance commission shall adopt rules to implement this subchapter and Subchapter D with respect to financial institutions in banking development districts.

(b) The finance commission, in consultation with the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office, shall adopt rules regarding the criteria for the designation of banking development districts under this subchapter. The rules must require the finance commission to consider:

(1) the location, number, and proximity of sites where banking services are available in the proposed banking development district;

(2) consumer needs for banking services in the proposed district;

(3) the economic viability and local credit needs of the community in the proposed district;

(4) the existing commercial development in the proposed district; and

(5) the impact additional banking services would have on potential economic development in the proposed district.
Tex. Government Code § 845.502 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 845 / Section 845.502
§ 845.502. INTEREST IN ASSETS.
Status: in_force

A particular person or subdivision has no right in a specific security or in an item of cash other than an undivided interest in the assets of the retirement system.
Tex. Property Code § 71.006 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 71 / Section 71.006
§ 71.006. REVIEW OF PROBATE DECREE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the state claims that an estate that has been administered in probate court in this state is subject to escheat, the state may have the judgment of the probate court reviewed by filing a petition in district court alleging that the administration of the estate was obtained by fraud or mistake of fact.

(b) The case shall be tried in accordance with the law for the revision and correction of a decree of the probate court.
Tex. Occupations Code § 601.254 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 601 / Section 601.254
§ 601.254. TEXAS PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Physician Assistant Board shall adopt rules governing licensed physician assistants performing radiologic procedures under Section 601.151 or 601.154, including rules:

(1) establishing mandatory training guidelines; and

(2) requiring licensed physician assistants performing radiologic procedures under Section 601.151 to register with the Texas Physician Assistant Board and to identify the practitioner ordering the procedures.

(b) The Texas Physician Assistant Board shall notify the agency licensing the practitioner that the physician assistant has registered under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9019.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9019 / Section 9019.001
§ 9019.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "City" means the city of Brookshire, Texas.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Brookshire Municipal Water District.
Tex. Family Code § 162.505 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 162 / Section 162.505
§ 162.505. ATTENDANCE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The petitioner and the adult to be adopted must attend the hearing. For good cause shown, the court may waive this requirement, by written order, if the petitioner or adult to be adopted is unable to attend.
Tex. Government Code § 402.025 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 402 / Section 402.025
§ 402.025. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) If property is sold under a deed of trust or because of an execution, order, or sale on a judgment in favor of the state, except an execution on a judgment in a case of scire facias, the agent representing the state, with the advice and consent of the attorney general, shall purchase the property if the purchase is considered proper to protect the interest of the state in the collection of the judgment or debt. The agent's bid may not exceed the amount necessary to satisfy the judgment or debt and related costs. The officer selling the property shall execute and deliver to the state a deed to the property as if the state were an individual.

(b) The agent, with the advice and consent of the attorney general, may dispose of the property in the manner it was acquired, on the terms and conditions that the agent considers most advantageous to the state. Money received for the property in excess of the amount necessary to satisfy the judgment or debt and related costs shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the general revenue fund. The attorney general, in the name of the state, shall deliver to the purchaser a deed to the property vesting right and title to the property in the purchaser.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 775.221 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 775 / Section 775.221
§ 775.221. AUTHORITY TO DIVIDE DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies only to a district located wholly in:

(1) a county with a population of 20,000 or less; or

(2) a county with a population of more than 30,000 but less than 41,000 that is adjacent to a county with a population of more than 200,000 but less than 233,500.

(b) The board of a district described by Subsection (a) may create a new district by disannexing territory from the existing district and ordering a new district to be created in the disannexed territory in the manner provided by this subchapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 161.125 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 161 / Section 161.125
§ 161.125. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller by order may impose an administrative penalty against a purchaser of advertising required to comply with Section 161.123 who violates that section or a rule or order adopted under that section.

(b) The penalty for a violation may be in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation for purposes of imposing a penalty.

(c) The amount of the penalty shall be based on:

(1) the amount of fees due and owing;

(2) attempted concealment of misconduct by the person who committed the violation;

(3) premeditated misconduct by the person who committed the violation;

(4) intentional misconduct by the person who committed the violation;

(5) the motive of the person who committed the violation;

(6) prior misconduct of a similar or related nature by the person who committed the violation;

(7) prior written warnings or written admonishments from any government agency or official regarding statutes or regulations pertaining to the misconduct;

(8) violation by the person who committed the violation of an order of the comptroller;

(9) lack of rehabilitative potential or likelihood for future misconduct of a similar nature;

(10) relevant circumstances increasing the seriousness of the misconduct; and

(11) any other matter justice may require.

(d) The comptroller shall prescribe the procedure by which the comptroller may impose an administrative penalty under this section.

(e) A proceeding under this section is subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.

(f) If the comptroller by order finds that a violation has occurred and imposes an administrative penalty, the comptroller shall give notice to the person of the comptroller's order. The notice must include a statement of the rights of the person to judicial review of the order.

(g) If the purchaser of advertising does not pay the amount of the penalty, the comptroller may refer the matter to the attorney general for collection of the amount of the penalty.

(h) A penalty collected under this section shall be deposited in the general revenue fund.
Tex. Government Code § 2155.063 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2155 / Section 2155.063
§ 2155.063. COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this subtitle, a purchase of or contract for goods or services shall, whenever possible, be accomplished through competitive bidding.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7944A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7944A / Section 7944A.0103
§ 7944A.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3833.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3833 / Section 3833.053
§ 3833.053. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The governing body of the city shall appoint the district's directors.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8864.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8864 / Section 8864.001
§ 8864.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a board member.

(3) "District" means the Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1575.106 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.106
§ 1575.106. COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS; RULE.
Status: in_force

(a) A contract to provide group benefits under this chapter may be awarded only through competitive bidding under rules adopted by the trustee.

(b) The trustee shall submit for competitive bidding at least every six years each contract for coverage under this chapter.
Tex. Election Code § 87.004 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 87 / Section 87.004
§ 87.004. BOARD COMPOSED OF PRECINCT ELECTION OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

In an election other than the general election for state and county officers or a primary election, the authority ordering the election may direct by resolution, order, or other official action that the precinct election officers serving one of the election precincts also serve as the early voting ballot board for the election. In that case, the presiding election judge of the precinct serves as the board's presiding officer.
Tex. Water Code § 37.015 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 37 / Section 37.015
§ 37.015. POWER TO CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

The commission may contract with persons to provide services required by this chapter. The commission may authorize contractors to collect reasonable fees for the services provided.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1575.201 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.201
§ 1575.201. ADDITIONAL STATE CONTRIBUTIONS; CERTAIN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) The state through the trustee shall contribute from money in the fund an amount prescribed by the General Appropriations Act to cover all or part of the cost for each retiree, surviving spouse, and surviving dependent child enrolled in a health benefit plan offered under the group program.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 712 (H.B. 3976), Sec. 24(6), eff. September 1, 2017.

(c) The trustee may spend a part of the money received for the group program to offset a part of the costs for dependent coverage if the group program is projected to remain financially solvent during the currently funded biennium.
Tex. Government Code § 511.0094 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 511 / Section 511.0094
§ 511.0094. EXCLUSION OF JAILS OR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES HOUSING ONLY FEDERAL PRISONERS.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a correctional facility contracting to house only federal prisoners and operating pursuant to a contract between a unit of the federal government and a county, a municipality, or a private vendor. If a county, municipality, or private vendor contracts to house or begins to house state, county, or municipal prisoners or prisoners of another state of the United States, it shall report to the commission before placing such inmates in a correctional facility housing only federal prisoners.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 111.187 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 111 / Section 111.187
§ 111.187. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXCESS CHARGES.
Status: in_force

If a rate is filed by a common carrier and complaint against the rate or petition to reduce the rate is filed by a shipper, and the complaint is sustained in whole or part, all shippers who have paid the rates filed by the common carrier are entitled to reparation or reimbursement of all excess transportation charges paid over and above the proper rate as finally determined on all shipments made after the date of the filing of the complaint.
Tex. Transportation Code § 315.073 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 315 / Section 315.073
§ 315.073. PRIORITY OF LIEN.
Status: in_force

A lien under Section 315.072 is superior to any other lien, claim, or title, except a municipal, county, or state tax.
Tex. Water Code § 60.174 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 60 / Section 60.174
§ 60.174. ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue evidences of indebtedness secured by encumbrance which mature not more than 20 years after the date of issuance.

(b) The encumbrance and evidences of indebtedness shall include the clause: "The holder hereof shall never have the right to demand payment of this obligation out of any funds raised or to be raised by taxation."
Tex. Labor Code § 355.014 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 355 / Section 355.014
§ 355.014. CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL STATUTES.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall be construed in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal programs that provide financial assistance to the commission.

(b) If a provision of this chapter conflicts with a federal program requirement, the commission may waive or modify the provision to the extent necessary to secure the full benefits of the federal program.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1079.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1079 / Section 1079.002
§ 1079.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.
Status: in_force

The Jack County Hospital District operates and is financed as provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and by this chapter.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 93.030 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 93 / Section 93.030
§ 93.030. LABELING.
Status: in_force

(a) Citrus fruit that is packed or offered for shipment under this chapter shall be marked with its official grade or labeled or stamped with a registered brand or trademark.

(b) Grapefruit that is transported, marketed, or sold in this state in original perishable form shall be marked with the name of the state or foreign country of its origin in letters that are at least three-sixteenths of an inch high, or with individual trade names or copyrighted trademarks that sufficiently identify the state or foreign country of origin.

(c) Subsection (b) of this section is satisfied if not more than 25 percent of a lot of citrus fruit is improperly or partially marked.

(d) A person may not pack citrus fruit in a used container or subcontainer unless the markings, certificates of inspection, and designations of brand, trademark, quality, and grade that do not apply to the contents have been removed or obliterated.
Tex. Tax Code § 112.151 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 112 / Section 112.151
§ 112.151. SUIT FOR REFUND.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may sue the comptroller to recover an amount of tax, penalty, or interest that has been the subject of a tax refund claim if the person:

(1) has filed a tax refund claim under Section 111.104;

(2) either:

(A) has filed, as provided by Section 111.105, a motion for rehearing that has been denied by the comptroller; or

(B) is authorized to bring the suit under Section 111.106(b); and

(3) has paid any additional tax found due in a jeopardy or deficiency determination that applies to the tax liability period covered in the tax refund claim.

(b) The suit must be brought against both the comptroller and the attorney general and must be filed in a district court.

(c) A person who satisfies the requirement of Subsection (a)(2)(A) must file the suit before the expiration of 60 days after the issue date of the denial of the motion for rehearing or it is barred. A person who satisfies the requirement of Subsection (a)(2)(B) must file the suit during the time provided by Section 111.106(b) or it is barred.

(d) The amount of the refund sought must be set out in the original petition. A copy of the motion for rehearing filed under Section 111.105 or the notice of intent filed under Section 111.106(a), as applicable, must be attached to the original petition filed with the court and to the copies of the original petition served on the comptroller and the attorney general.

(e) A person may not intervene in the suit.

(f) A taxpayer shall produce sufficient records and supporting documentation appropriate to the tax or fee for the transactions in question to substantiate and enable verification of a taxpayer's claim relating to the amount of the tax, penalty, or interest that has been assessed or collected or will be refunded, as required by Section 111.0041.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9079.0051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9079 / Section 9079.0051
§ 9079.0051. NOTICE OF DIRECTORS' ELECTION.
Status: in_force

Notice of a directors' election shall be posted in three or more public places in the district for at least 14 days before the date of the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8340.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8340 / Section 8340.203
§ 8340.203. 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. Insurance Code § 1301.1581 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.1581
§ 1301.1581. INFORMATION CONCERNING EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER BENEFIT PLANS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "prospective insured" has the meaning assigned by Section 1301.158.

(b) In addition to the information required to be provided under Section 1301.158, an insurer that offers an exclusive provider benefit plan shall provide to a current or prospective group contract holder or current or prospective insured notice that the benefit plan includes limited coverage for services provided by a physician or health care provider that is not a preferred provider.

(c) An identification card or similar document issued by an insurer to an insured in an exclusive provider benefit plan must display:

(1) the first date on which the insured became insured under the plan;

(2) a toll-free number that a physician or health care provider may use to obtain the date on which the insured became insured under the plan; and

(3) the acronym "EPO" or the phrase "Exclusive Provider Organization" on the card in a location of the insurer's choice.
Tex. Education Code § 101.20 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 101 / Section 101.20
§ 101.20. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The board shall hold an annual meeting on the campus of the university during the month of April, and at other times and places as scheduled by the board or designated by its chairman.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7975A.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7975A / Section 7975A.0105
§ 7975A.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.