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Tex. Occupations Code § 155.052 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 155 / Section 155.052
§ 155.052. GENERAL EXAMINATION PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) Each examination administered to evaluate basic medical knowledge and clinical competency must be prepared by a national testing service or the board and validated by qualified independent testing professionals. The examination must be in writing and in English.

(b) A license examination must be entirely fair and impartial to all persons and to each school or system of medicine.

(c) An applicant who wishes to request reasonable accommodations due to a disability must submit the request on filing the application.

(d) The board by rule shall determine the passing grade for each examination used by the board.

(e) The board shall give each license applicant notice of the date and place of the examination, if administered by the board.
Tex. Government Code § 171.0103 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 171 / Section 171.0103
§ 171.0103. PROGRAM PROVIDER LICENSE ENDORSEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A license for a program provider must be endorsed with one or more of the following classifications:

(1) the alcohol educational program for minors;

(2) the drug offense educational program;

(3) the educational program for intoxication offenses; or

(4) the intervention program for intoxication offenses.

(b) A license holder may not provide a court-ordered program for which the person's license is not endorsed.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1273.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1273 / Section 1273.003
§ 1273.003. BLENDED CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) A health maintenance organization and an insurer may offer a blended contract. The use of a blended contract is limited to point-of-service arrangements between a health maintenance organization and an insurer.

(b) A blended contract delivered, issued, or used in this state is subject to, and must be filed with the department for approval as provided by, Chapter 1701 and Section 1271.101.
Tex. Government Code § 4005.007 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4005 / Section 4005.007
§ 4005.007. EXISTING SECURITY HOLDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "existing security holder" includes a person who is a holder of a convertible security or nontransferable warrant at the time of the transaction.

(b) The exemption provided by Section 4005.001 applies to an offer by the issuer of its securities to the issuer's existing security holders and to any transaction pursuant to the offer if no commission or other remuneration, other than a stand-by commission, is paid or given directly or indirectly for soliciting any security holder in this state.
Tex. Utilities Code § 184.031 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 184 / Section 184.031
§ 184.031. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Recreational vehicle" has the meaning assigned by Section 522.004(b), Transportation Code.

(2) "Supplying utility" means the electric utility from which a recreational vehicle park owner purchases electricity consumed at the recreational vehicle park.
Tex. Finance Code § 32.302 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 32 / Section 32.302
§ 32.302. APPROVAL OF BANKING COMMISSIONER.
Status: in_force

(a) If the merger is subject to the prior written approval of the banking commissioner, the original certificate of merger and a number of copies of the certificate equal to the number of surviving, new, and acquiring entities must be filed with the banking commissioner. On this filing, the banking commissioner shall investigate the condition of the merging parties. The banking commissioner may require the submission of additional information the banking commissioner determines necessary to an informed decision to approve or reject a merger under this subchapter.

(b) The banking commissioner shall approve the merger only if:

(1) each resulting state bank:

(A) has complied with the laws of this state relating to the organization and operation of state banks; and

(B) will be solvent and have adequate capitalization for its business and location;

(2) all deposit and other liabilities of each state bank that is a party to the merger have been properly discharged or otherwise assumed or retained by a financial institution;

(3) each surviving, new, or acquiring entity that is not a depository institution will not be engaged in the unauthorized business of banking, and each state bank will not be engaged in a business other than banking or a business incidental to banking;

(4) the parties have complied with the laws of this state; and

(5) all conditions imposed by the banking commissioner have been satisfied or otherwise resolved.

(c) If the banking commissioner approves the merger and finds that all required filing fees and investigative costs have been paid, the banking commissioner shall:

(1) endorse the face of the original and each copy of the certificate of merger with the date of approval and the word "Approved";

(2) file the original of the certificate of merger in the department's records; and

(3) deliver a certified copy of the certificate of merger to each surviving, new, or acquiring entity.

(d) An approved merger takes effect on the date of approval unless the merger agreement provides for a different effective date.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3831.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3831 / Section 3831.104
§ 3831.104. PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

The district may exercise any type of property right, including the power to acquire, sell, or lease as lessee or lessor, regarding any type of property interest located inside or outside the boundaries of the district under terms determined by the board.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 6.10 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 6 / Section 6.10
§ 6.10. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CONCERNING CERTAIN OFFENSES COMMITTED BY MINORS; MANDATORY COURT ATTENDANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this article, "parent" means a natural or adoptive parent, managing or possessory conservator, or legal guardian. The term does not include a parent whose parental rights have been terminated.

(b) This article applies to a defendant who has not had the disabilities of minority removed and has been charged with an offense under Section 43.261, Penal Code.

(c) The judge of a county court:

(1) must take the defendant's plea in open court; and

(2) shall issue a summons to compel the defendant's parent to be present during:

(A) the taking of the defendant's plea; and

(B) all other proceedings relating to the case.

(d) If a county court finds that a defendant has committed an offense under Section 43.261, Penal Code, the court may enter an order requiring the defendant to attend and successfully complete an educational program described by Section 37.218, Education Code, or another equivalent educational program.

(e) A court that enters an order under Subsection (d) shall require the defendant or the defendant's parent to pay the cost of attending an educational program under Subsection (d) if the court determines that the defendant or the defendant's parent is financially able to make payment.
Tex. Government Code § 43.133 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 43 / Section 43.133
§ 43.133.
Status: in_force

Sec. 43.133. 63RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT. (a) The voters of the 63rd Judicial District elect a district attorney.

(b) The district attorney for the 63rd Judicial District also acts as district attorney for the 83rd Judicial District in Terrell and Val Verde counties.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 128.014 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 128 / Section 128.014
§ 128.014. SIGNATURE.
Status: in_force

The notice of claim of lien shall be signed by the lien claimant or by a person authorized to sign documents of a similar kind on behalf of the claimant.
Tex. Insurance Code § 984.102 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 984 / Section 984.102
§ 984.102. PAYMENTS FROM DEPOSIT.
Status: in_force

On approval of the department, the comptroller shall pay from the deposit required under this subchapter any unsatisfied final judgment obtained against the Mexican casualty insurance company in a court of this state based on substituted service as authorized by Chapter 804.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.0045 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.0045
§ 1101.0045. EQUITABLE INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may acquire an option or an interest in a contract to purchase real property and then sell or offer to sell the option or assign or offer to assign the contract without holding a license issued under this chapter if the person:

(1) does not use the option or contract to purchase to engage in real estate brokerage; and

(2) discloses in writing the nature of the equitable interest to any seller or potential buyer.

(b) A person selling or offering to sell an option or assigning or offering to assign an interest in a contract to purchase real property without disclosing the nature of that interest as provided by Subsection (a)(2) is engaging in real estate brokerage.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 62.134 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 62 / Section 62.134
§ 62.134. APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The bonds shall not be delivered until a transcript of the proceedings authorizing their issuance has been submitted to the attorney general and approved as to legality by the attorney general and the bonds are registered by the comptroller of public accounts.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8451.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8451 / Section 8451.102
§ 8451.102. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Local Government Code § 247.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 247 / Section 247.001
§ 247.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Development document" means a document, including an application for a plat, plan, or development permit, related to the development of or improvement to land that is required by law, ordinance, rule, or other measure to be approved by a regulatory authority in order for a person to initiate, engage in, or complete the development or improvement.

(2) "Development inspection" means the inspection of an improvement to land required by a regulatory authority as part of a project to develop the land or construct or improve an improvement to the land.

(3) "Development permit" means a permit required by a regulatory authority to develop land or construct or improve an improvement to land.

(4) "Plan" has the meaning assigned by Section 212.001.

(5) "Plat" has the meaning assigned by Section 212.001 except that the term includes a development plat under Subchapter B, Chapter 212.

(6) "Regulatory authority" means the governing body of a political subdivision, or a department, board, commission, or other entity of the political subdivision, responsible for processing or approving a development document or conducting a development inspection.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8305.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8305 / Section 8305.151
§ 8305.151. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 37.01 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 37 / Section 37.01
§ 37.01. VERDICT.
Status: in_force

A "verdict" is a written declaration by a jury of its decision of the issue submitted to it in the case.
Tex. Labor Code § 302.020 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 302 / Section 302.020
§ 302.020. REPORT ON TRANSITION FROM MILITARY SERVICE TO EMPLOYMENT.
Status: in_force

Not later than September 1 of each year, the commission, in consultation with the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services, shall submit to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, and chairs of the legislative committees with appropriate jurisdiction a report that:

(1) identifies:

(A) the five most common military occupational specialties of servicemembers who are transitioning from military service to employment;

(B) the five occupations for which the military occupational specialties identified in Paragraph (A) best offer transferable skills that meet the needs of employers; and

(C) any industry-based certifications that align with the military occupational specialties identified in Paragraph (A); and

(2) includes any other data or other information identified by the commission in administering the College Credit for Heroes program under Section 302.0031 as useful for supporting the transition of servicemembers and veterans into the occupations identified under Subdivision (1)(B).
Tex. Occupations Code § 552.005 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 552 / Section 552.005
§ 552.005. TERMS; VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Members of the board are appointed for staggered six-year terms, with either three or four members' terms, as applicable, expiring every other year at midnight on the last day of the state fiscal year in the last year of the member's term.

(b) If a vacancy occurs during a member's term, the governor shall appoint a replacement to fill the unexpired term.

(c) A board member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms. The completion of the unexpired portion of a full term is not service for a full term for purposes of this subsection.

(d) A person appointed by the governor to a full term before the expiration of the term of the member being succeeded becomes a member of the board on the first day of the next state fiscal year following the appointment.

(e) A person appointed to an unexpired portion of a full term becomes a member of the board on the day after the date of appointment.
Tex. Local Government Code § 212.046 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 212 / Section 212.046
§ 212.046. RESTRICTION ON ISSUANCE OF BUILDING AND OTHER PERMITS BY MUNICIPALITY, COUNTY, OR OFFICIAL OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY.
Status: in_force

The municipality, a county, or an official of another governmental entity may not issue a building permit or any other type of permit for development on lots or tracts subject to this subchapter until a development plat is filed with and approved by the municipality in accordance with Section 212.047.
Tex. Water Code § 15.315 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.315
§ 15.315. CONTRACT MUST BE NEGOTIATED.
Status: in_force

The commission may issue a term permit until the applicant has executed a contract with the board for acquisition of the facilities.
Tex. Government Code § 481.455 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 481 / Section 481.455
§ 481.455. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The bank, under the program, shall provide zero interest loans to eligible community development financial institutions for purposes of making interest-bearing loans to qualifying micro-businesses that have difficulty in accessing capital following a declared disaster.

(b) A loan made by an eligible community development financial institution under the program:

(1) must be made to a micro-business that:

(A) is in good standing under the laws of this state; and

(B) did not owe delinquent taxes to a taxing unit of this state before the date of the initial issuance of the disaster declaration;

(2) may not be made to a micro-business that:

(A) has total revenue that exceeds the amount for which no franchise tax is due under Section 171.002(d)(2), Tax Code;

(B) is a franchise;

(C) is a national chain with operations in this state;

(D) is a lobbying firm; or

(E) is a private equity firm or backed by a private equity firm; and

(3) must meet any other criteria provided by this subchapter.

(c) Payments on micro-business disaster recovery loans shall be made directly to the lending community development financial institutions.

(d) All income received on a loan made by a community development financial institution participating in the program is the property of the financial institution. Income received on a loan includes the payment of interest by a borrower micro-business and the administrative fees assessed by the community development financial institution.

(e) A community development financial institution participating in the program shall make payments to the bank on the zero interest loans borrowed by the financial institution under the program quarterly, and the bank or this state is not responsible or liable for any defaults in micro-business disaster recovery loans made by the community development financial institution.
Tex. Government Code § 411.063 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.063
§ 411.063. RULES RELATING TO PARKING AND VEHICLES.
Status: reserved

(a) The State Preservation Board shall adopt rules for the safe movement and the parking of vehicles in the Capitol Complex. The department shall administer and enforce the rules adopted by the preservation board and shall administer and enforce this subchapter. This subsection does not affect the authority of the department to adopt rules under Section 411.067.

(b) Rules adopted under this section may:

(1) regulate the type, flow, and direction of vehicular traffic;

(2) designate, mark, and assign areas and spaces for parking for elected state officials, chief executives and employees of state agencies located in the Capitol Complex, state-owned vehicles, business vehicles, and visitors to the Capitol Complex;

(3) establish a system of registration for vehicle identification;

(4) prohibit or restrict the use of areas and spaces for parking;

(5) establish a reasonable fee for parking in a parking space on a parking lot or in a parking garage that is located in the Capitol Complex, other than a space in the capitol driveway or capitol extension garage; and

(6) provide for the towing and storing, at the expense of the owner, of a vehicle parked in violation of a rule.

(c) Rules that govern parking in the parking spaces in the capitol driveways and the parking lots and parking garages near the capitol, to the extent that parking in such places is not otherwise regulated by the State Preservation Board, shall provide for:

(1) assigning and marking reserved parking spaces for the unrestricted use of the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, and secretary of state;

(2) when the legislature is in session, assigning and marking reserved parking spaces requested by each house of the legislature for the unrestricted use of members and administrative staff of the legislature; and

(3) when the legislature is not in session, assigning and marking parking spaces requested by each house of the legislature for the use of members and administrative staff of the legislature.

(d) Except as provided by Section 443.015, the department shall remit to the comptroller for deposit to the credit of State Parking Fund No. 125 any fee collected for the parking of a vehicle in the Capitol Complex. Money in the fund may be appropriated only to the department for the operation, maintenance, and improvement of state parking facilities on, and for security in, the Capitol Complex.

(e) To the extent that the City of Austin on January 1, 1997, operated and maintained parking meters along either side of the streets forming the perimeter of the Capitol Complex, the city is entitled to continue to operate, maintain, and receive the revenue from those meters, except that the city may not operate or maintain along those streets meters that accept only quarters.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 777.010 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 777 / Section 777.010
§ 777.010. OUT-OF-REGION SERVICES; SERVICES FOR PRIVATE ENTITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) On approval by and in coordination with the governor, the Commission on State Emergency Communications may enter into a contract for the provision of telephone referral and information services or any program or service described by Section 777.003 to any person, including:

(1) another state or a political subdivision of another state; and

(2) another country or a political subdivision of another country.

(b) The Commission on State Emergency Communications shall contract with one or more regional poison control centers to provide the services required under a contract entered into under Subsection (a). The commission may not enter into a contract under this subsection if, in the opinion of the commission, the regional poison control center's performance of the contract would result in a diminishment in the services provided in the region.

(c) A contract described by Subsection (a) must recover the cost of providing the services and may include a reasonable additional amount to support poison control center services in this state. Revenue from a contract described by Subsection (a) must be deposited to the credit of the regional poison control services account.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8456.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8456 / Section 8456.201
§ 8456.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 85.384 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 85 / Section 85.384
§ 85.384. EFFECT OF RECOVERY OR PAYMENT OF PENALTY.
Status: in_force

The recovery or payment of the penalty shall not authorize the violation of any provision of Section 85.045 or 85.046 of this code, Title 102, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended, including provisions of this code formerly included in that title, or any rule or order of the commission adopted under those laws.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1451.201 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1451 / Section 1451.201
§ 1451.201. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Dental care service" means a service provided to a person to prevent, alleviate, cure, or heal a human dental illness or injury.

(2) "Employee benefit plan" means a plan, fund, or program established or maintained by an employer or employee organization.

(3) "Health insurance policy" means any individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy, insurance agreement, or group hospital service contract.
Tex. Water Code § 58.001 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.001
§ 58.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "District" means an irrigation district.

(2) "Board" means the board of directors of a district.

(3) "Director" means a member of the board of directors of a district.

(4) "Commissioners court" means the commissioners court of the county in which a district or part of a district is located.

(5) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.