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Tex. Insurance Code § 425.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 425 / Section 425.005
§ 425.005. DEPARTMENT DUTIES REGARDING DEPOSITED SECURITIES; INSURANCE COMPANY ACCESS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall keep securities deposited by a life insurance company under Sections 425.002 and 425.003 in a secure safe-deposit, fireproof box or vault in the municipality of, or a municipality near the location of, the company's home office.

(b) The life insurance company's officers may, in accordance with reasonable rules adopted by the commissioner, have access to the securities to detach interest coupons, credit payment, and exchange securities as provided by Section 425.003.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7956.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7956 / Section 7956.202
§ 7956.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Government Code § 25.1831 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.1831
§ 25.1831. ORANGE COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Orange County has the following statutory county courts:

(1) the County Court at Law of Orange County; and

(2) the County Court at Law No. 2 of Orange County.

(b) A county court at law in Orange County sits at the county seat.
Tex. Government Code § 526.0010 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 526 / Section 526.0010
§ 526.0010. INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGER REPORTS.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Section 2054.075(b), the information resources manager of a health and human services agency shall report directly to the executive commissioner or a deputy executive commissioner the executive commissioner designates.
Tex. Local Government Code § 229.102 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 229 / Section 229.102
§ 229.102. REGULATION OF RESIDENTIAL ENERGY BACKUP SYSTEMS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "residential energy backup system" means a backup energy system installed at a residential property that is capable of providing no more than 50 kilowatts of electricity to the residence or has a storage capacity of no more than 100 kilowatt hours.

(b) A municipality may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule, or other measure that would regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system.

(c) This section does not limit the authority of a municipally owned utility, as defined by Section 11.003, Utilities Code, to regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system within the utility's service area.
Tex. Government Code § 656.042 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 656 / Section 656.042
§ 656.042. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

Programs for the training and education of state administrators and employees materially aid effective state administration, and public money spent on those programs serves an important public purpose.
Tex. Election Code § 173.034 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 173 / Section 173.034
§ 173.034. MANAGING PRIMARY FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The county chair shall manage the county primary fund.

(b) The state chair shall manage the state primary fund.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.052 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.052
§ 2306.052. DIRECTOR'S POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: repealed

(a) The director is the administrator and the head of the department and must be an individual qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office.

(b) The director shall:

(1) administer and organize the work of the department consistent with this chapter and with sound organizational management that promotes efficient and effective operation;

(2) appoint and remove personnel employed by the department;

(3) submit, through and with the approval of the governor, requests for appropriations and other money to operate the department;

(4) administer all money entrusted to the department;

(5) administer all money and investments of the department subject to:

(A) department indentures and contracts;

(B) Sections 2306.118 through 2306.120; and

(C) an action of the board under Section 2306.351; and

(6) perform other functions that may be assigned by the board or the governor.

(c) The director shall develop and implement the policies established by the board that define the responsibilities of each division in the department.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.45, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

(e) The board shall adopt rules and the director shall develop and implement a program to train employees on the public information requirements of Chapter 552. The director shall monitor the compliance of employees with those requirements.

(f) The director shall use existing department resources to provide the board with any administrative support necessary for the board to exercise its duties regarding the implementation of this chapter, including:

(1) assigning personnel to assist the board;

(2) providing office space, equipment, and documents and other information to the board; and

(3) making in-house legal counsel available to the board.
Tex. Water Code § 15.995 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.995
§ 15.995. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN GENERAL.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall adopt rules necessary to administer this subchapter, including rules establishing procedures for the application for and award of loans, the distribution of loans, the investment of funds, and the administration of loans and the fund.

(b) The board may not release from the fund money for the construction phase of parts of projects proposing surface water or groundwater development until the executive administrator makes a written finding that a rural political subdivision:

(1) has the necessary water right authorizing it to appropriate and use the water that the project will provide, if the rural political subdivision is proposing surface water development; or

(2) has the right to use water that the project will provide, if the rural political subdivision is proposing groundwater development.

(c) In passing on an application from a rural political subdivision for financial assistance, the board shall consider:

(1) the needs of the area to be served by the project, the benefit of the project to the area, the relationship of the project to the overall state water needs, and the relationship of the project to the state water plan; and

(2) the availability of revenue to the rural political subdivision from all sources for the ultimate repayment of the cost of the water supply project, including all interest.

(d) The board by resolution may approve an application if, after considering the factors listed in Subsection (c) and other relevant factors, the board finds that:

(1) the public interest is served by state assistance for the project; and

(2) the revenue or taxes pledged by the rural political subdivision will be sufficient to meet all the obligations assumed by the rural political subdivision during the succeeding period of not more than 50 years.

(e) An application from a rural political subdivision for financial assistance under this subchapter must comply with the requirements of Section 16.4021.

(f) Sections 17.183-17.187 apply to the construction of projects funded pursuant to this subchapter.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 9.013 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 9 / Section 9.013
§ 9.013. REPORT TO GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the court imposes a sanction against an offending party under Section 9.012, the offending party is represented by an attorney who signed the pleading in violation of any one of the standards under Section 9.011, and the court finds that the attorney has consistently engaged in activity that results in sanctions under Section 9.012, the court shall report its finding to an appropriate grievance committee as provided by the State Bar Act (Article 320a-1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) or by a similar law in the jurisdiction in which the attorney resides.

(b) The report must contain:

(1) the name of the attorney who represented the offending party;

(2) the finding by the court that the pleading was signed in violation of any one of the standards under Section 9.011;

(3) a description of the sanctions imposed against the signatory and the offending party; and

(4) the finding that the attorney has consistently engaged in activity that results in sanctions under Section 9.012.
Tex. Government Code § 2003.109 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2003 / Section 2003.109
§ 2003.109. RULES; EARLY REFERRAL.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller may adopt rules to provide for the referral to the office of issues related to a case described by Section 111.00455, Tax Code, to resolve a procedural or other preliminary dispute between the comptroller and a party.

(b) After a referral under this section, the office shall docket the case and assign an administrative law judge under Section 2003.101. If additional proceedings are required after the consideration of the procedural or other preliminary dispute, the office shall appoint the same administrative law judge to hear the case.
Tex. Government Code § 493.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 493 / Section 493.003
§ 493.003. COMMUNITY JUSTICE ASSISTANCE DIVISION.
Status: in_force

(a) The community justice assistance division shall:

(1) establish minimum standards for programs, facilities, and services provided by community supervision and corrections departments; and

(2) fund programs, facilities, and services for community supervision and corrections departments.

(b) The chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas and the presiding judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals shall each appoint six members to serve as the judicial advisory council to the community justice assistance division and the board. The advisory council members serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of four of the members expiring September 1 of each odd-numbered year. In the event of a vacancy during a term, the appointing authority for the member who vacated the office shall appoint a replacement to fill the unexpired portion of the term. The advisory council shall advise the director of the community justice assistance division and the board on matters of interest to the judiciary, and the director and the board shall carefully consider the advice. Members of the advisory council are not entitled to compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses in the conduct of their duties, as provided by the General Appropriations Act.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1074.114 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1074 / Section 1074.114
§ 1074.114. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall provide without charge to a patient residing in the district the care and treatment that the patient or a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support cannot pay.

(b) When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the circumstances of:

(1) the patient; and

(2) the patient's relatives legally responsible for the patient's support.

(c) If the district administrator determines that the patient or relative can pay for all or part of the costs of the patient's care and treatment, the district administrator shall report that finding to the board and the board shall order the patient or relative to pay the district a specified amount each week for the patient's care and support. The amount ordered must be an amount the individual is able to pay.

(d) The district administrator may collect amounts under Subsection (c) from the patient's estate, or from a relative legally responsible for the patient's support, in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.

(e) If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, the board shall:

(1) call witnesses;

(2) hear and resolve the dispute; and

(3) issue a final order.

(f) The final order may be appealed to the district court in Comanche County. The substantial evidence rule applies to the appeal.
Tex. Utilities Code § 182.101 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 182 / Section 182.101
§ 182.101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Consumer" means a person who obtains electricity or gas from a utility.

(2) "Gas" includes natural gas and artificial gas.

(3) "Meter" means an instrument or machine used to measure and record the use of electricity or gas.

(4) "Test" includes, in reference to the testing of a meter and as necessary to the reading and examination of a meter, the authority to break the seal.

(5) "Utility" means a person, other than a governmental entity, who provides for compensation electricity or gas for consumption in a municipality.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 111.0191 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 111 / Section 111.0191
§ 111.0191. COSTS OF RELOCATION OF PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

In the event a common carrier pipeline in the exercise of the power of eminent domain or police power or any other power granted under this chapter makes necessary the relocation, raising, lowering, rerouting, or changing the grade of, or altering the construction of any railroad, electric transmission, telegraph or telephone lines, properties and facilities, or pipeline, all such relocation, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing of grade, or alteration of construction shall be accomplished at the sole expense of such common carrier pipeline. The term "sole expense" means the actual cost of the relocation, raising, lowering, rerouting, or change in grade or alteration of construction in providing comparable replacement without enhancement of the facilities, after deducting therefrom the net salvage value derived from the old facility.
Tex. Tax Code § 22.25 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 22 / Section 22.25
§ 22.25. PLACE AND MANNER OF FILING.
Status: in_force

A rendition statement or property report required or authorized by this chapter must be filed with the chief appraiser for the district in which the property listed in the statement or report is taxable.
Tex. Labor Code § 201.041 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 201 / Section 201.041
§ 201.041. GENERAL DEFINITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, "employment" means a service, including service in interstate commerce, performed by an individual for wages or under an express or implied contract of hire, unless it is shown to the satisfaction of the commission that the individual's performance of the service has been and will continue to be free from control or direction under the contract and in fact.
Tex. Water Code § 17.125 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.125
§ 17.125. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION.
Status: repealed

(a) The board by resolution may approve an application if, after considering the factors listed in Section 17.124 of this code and any other relevant factors, the board finds:

(1) that the public interest requires state assistance in the water supply project;

(2) and that in its opinion the revenue or taxes pledged by the political subdivision will be sufficient to meet all the obligations assumed by the political subdivision during the succeeding period of not more than 50 years.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (H.B. 3339), Sec. 16(7), eff. September 1, 2019.

(b-1) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (H.B. 3339), Sec. 16(7), eff. September 1, 2019.

(b-2) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (H.B. 3339), Sec. 16(7), eff. September 1, 2019.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (H.B. 3339), Sec. 16(7), eff. September 1, 2019.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (H.B. 3339), Sec. 16(7), eff. September 1, 2019.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (H.B. 3339), Sec. 16(7), eff. September 1, 2019.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (H.B. 3339), Sec. 16(7), eff. September 1, 2019.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 81.009 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 81 / Section 81.009
§ 81.009. LIMITATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, an action under this chapter must be filed before the third anniversary of the date the patient or former patient understood or should have understood the conduct for which liability is established under Section 81.002 or 81.003.

(b) If a patient or former patient entitled to file an action under this chapter is unable to bring the action because of the effects of the sexual exploitation, continued emotional dependence on the mental health services provider, or threats, instructions, or statements by the mental health services provider, the deadline for filing an action under this chapter is tolled during that period, except that the deadline may not be tolled for more than 15 years.

(c) This section does not apply to a patient or former patient who is a "child" or a "minor" as defined by Section 101.003, Family Code, until that patient or former patient has reached the age of 18. If the action is brought by a parent, guardian, or other person having custody of the child or minor, it must be brought within the period set forth in this section.
Tex. Estates Code § 116.003 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 116 / Section 116.003
§ 116.003. BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

(a) An owner of a manufactured home may transfer the owner's interest in the home to one or more beneficiaries effective on the owner's death by designating each beneficiary as provided by Section 1201.2135, Occupations Code.

(b) A beneficiary designation is:

(1) subject to Section 116.004(b), revocable and may be changed at any time without the consent of the designated beneficiaries as provided by Section 1201.2135, Occupations Code;

(2) a nontestamentary instrument; and

(3) effective without:

(A) notice or delivery to or acceptance by the designated beneficiaries during the owner's life; or

(B) consideration.

(c) A will may not revoke or supersede a beneficiary designation, regardless of when the will is made.

(d) A designated beneficiary may disclaim the designated beneficiary's interest in the manufactured home as provided by Chapter 240, Property Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.0675 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.0675
§ 361.0675. APPLICATION FEE FOR PERMIT FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE FACILITY.
Status: in_force

The commission shall charge an applicant for a permit for a municipal solid waste facility an application fee of $2,000.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3807.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3807 / Section 3807.156
§ 3807.156. ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter.

(b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:

(1) are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;

(2) are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and

(3) are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceeding.

(c) The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid. The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.

(d) The board may correct, add to, or delete assessments from its assessment rolls after notice and hearing as provided by Subchapter F, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1070.255 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1070 / Section 1070.255
§ 1070.255. REVENUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue revenue bonds to:

(1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital or ancillary health care purposes; or

(2) acquire sites to be used for hospital or ancillary health care purposes.

(b) The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenue derived from the operation of the district's hospitals or ancillary health care facilities.

(c) The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of district property.

(d) The bonds must be issued in the manner and in accordance with the procedures and requirements prescribed by Sections 264.042, 264.043, and 264.046-264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.
Tex. Transportation Code § 51.008 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 51 / Section 51.008
§ 51.008. SCHOOL LAND BOARD POWER.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not diminish the duty or power of the School Land Board to manage the coastal public land of the state.
Tex. Tax Code § 204.006 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 204 / Section 204.006
§ 204.006. APPLICABILITY OF TAX CREDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) Tax credits earned under this chapter may only be applied against the severance taxes imposed by Chapters 201 and 202 of this code. The tax credit may not be used until September 1, 1995, and may not be used after August 31, 2000. The tax credit may be applied to either oil or gas severance taxes regardless of the field from which the production originates.

(b) Tax credits provided under this chapter shall only be available if at the time the application for a tax credit is made, the discovery well that is the basis for the tax credit is producing oil or gas from the discovery field.
Tex. Government Code § 2102.015 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2102 / Section 2102.015
§ 2102.015. PUBLICATION OF AUDIT PLAN AND ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNET.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 2102.003, in this section, "state agency" means a board, commission, department, institute, office, or other agency in the executive branch of state government that is created by the constitution or a statute of this state, including an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(b) Subject to Subsection (c), at the time and in the manner provided by the state auditor, a state agency shall post on the agency's Internet website:

(1) the agency's internal audit plan approved as provided by Section 2102.008; and

(2) the agency's annual report required under Section 2102.009.

(c) A state agency is not required to post information contained in the agency's internal audit plan or annual report if the information is excepted from public disclosure under Chapter 552.

(d) A state agency shall update the posting required under this section at the time and in the manner provided by the state auditor to include a detailed summary of the weaknesses, deficiencies, wrongdoings, or other concerns, if any, raised by the audit plan or annual report.

(e) A state agency shall update the posting required under this section to include a summary of the action taken by the agency to address the concerns, if any, that are raised by the audit plan or annual report.
Tex. Education Code § 105.251 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 105 / Section 105.251
§ 105.251. DESIGNATION.
Status: in_force

The historical collection of the University of North Texas, consisting of books, documents, stamps, coins, firearms, implements of warfare, relics, heirlooms, and other items of historical importance, is designated as a State Historical Collection, to be known as "The State Historical Collection of the University of North Texas."